Thursday, January 1, 2015

Apologies...

My sincerest apologies to the readers and followers of this blog, but an unexpected, but perhaps not unforeshadowed, domestic upheaval is likely to mean there will be no activity in this blog-spot for a little bit of a while.   You have no idea how much I regret this, and the circumstances leading to it.



 Perhaps I will explain later.  At any rate, I rather think I shall be having to reassess my life and where it (or, more appropriately perhaps, isn't) going.  I do hope and intend, however, that 'normal' or, with luck and a bit of work, improved transmission will resume eventually, if not soon.  I am especially sorry that I feel I have to suspend my explorations on the subject of Big Battles for Small Tables.


I can not say how far in the future this will be.  I hope no more than a few weeks, it may only be days; but it might be a month or two.  We'll see.  Meanwhile: my grateful thanks go to readers for the friendships that I have discovered here, those patient enough to have followed the Archduke in his meanderings - so many projects begun and unfinished! - but for now...

 

À bientôt
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52 comments:

  1. Conrad KinchJanuary 1, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    Godspeed Archduke. See you on your return.

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:41 PM

      Many thanks, Conrad. It has been blog spots like yours that have kept me inspired.

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  2. Fitz-BadgerJanuary 1, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Best wishes on whatever it is. May things go as well as they can and may you get back to gaming and blogging soon.
    Take care!

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:46 PM

      My sincere thanks, Fitz-Badger. I guess it will be a matter of toughing it out. It's nothing life-threatening, mark you: just life changing.

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  3. Grenzer JohnJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    Be well and hold on to the important things. We'll be awaiting your return.

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:04 PM

      I'll try, John: the art is figuring out what is important. Thank you for your support.

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  4. Sun of YorkJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    I hope everything works out okay. I will look forward to your return.

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:45 PM

      I appreciate that, my Sun! :-) The light of my countenance is dimmed, but not extinguished.

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  5. IanJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    Hope things work out for you as soon as they can, take care

    Ian

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  6. tradgardmastareJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    Take care of yourself and we will be waiting to read more from you when you can continue posting/gaming.
    Alan

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:50 PM

      Thank you. By the by, I will from time to time be trolling through the blogs I follow - and others besides -. to see what's been did (and possibly what's been hid). I don't comment on everything I look at, but appreciate what I read and see all the same.

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  7. RodgerJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Wishing you the best Ion! Hope all works out okay!

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:57 PM

      Thanks for your comment, Rodger. The okay I get won't be the okay I would much prefer to have, but we can still hope for some sort of okay. All the best to you, and all.

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  8. JackoJanuary 1, 2015 at 11:56 PM

    Sounds a bit serious Ion, Ill give you a ring tomorrow to see if there is anything you need a hand with.

    Cheers
    paul

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:22 AM

      Thanks, Paul - I'd appreciate the call and hearing from you as well.

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  9. SpringinsfeldJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    Echoing the above comments, hope to see you back soon, and that life sorts itself out and seems more positive at the end of your travails.
    best regards Mike

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  10. Robert (Bob) CorderyJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    Whatever is the cause and the outcome, you know that you have a lot of 'invisible' friends out in the blogosphere who - like me - are sending you their support and best wishes. I am sure that if we were able to, we would offer you something more concrete; in the meantime, we look forward to your next blog entry ... whenever it comes.

    All the best,

    Bob

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:26 AM

      I am beginning to appreciate, Bob, just how many on-line friends I do have. The responses here I didn't expect. so I'm the more thankful for them.

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  11. The Good Soldier SvjekJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    Hope things sort themselves out - good luck , Tony

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:27 AM

      Thanks Tony. I'm also hoping for the best - whatever the 'best' may be.

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  12. Paul FosterJanuary 2, 2015 at 2:20 AM

    All the best Ion. Take a day at a time mate.

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:28 AM

      Thanks, Paul - and this is good advice too easy to forget.

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  13. PrufrockJanuary 2, 2015 at 3:51 AM

    All the best, Archduke. Keep on keepin on, as the great Bob Dylan says.

    Aaron

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      'Like the bird that flew', well I do feel rather tangled up and blue right now. But I've at least plenty to get busy with (making plum jam today). Thanks, Aaron.

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  14. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:00 AM

    I'm sorry to hear this. Both for your sake and for the selfish reason that I'll miss your blog.

    I send good wishes that things will get sorted soon and in as good a fashion as possible. I've been through a few rough patches of various types over the years and if you want to bend an open ear or vent just drop me a line.
    Ross

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:35 AM

      I appreciate the offer, Ross. I feel overwhelmed by the expressions of sympathy and support. Thank you.

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  15. Tim GowJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:10 AM

    Sorry to hear that - sounds like you've rolled a few '1's recently. Hope to see you back posting soon and in the meantime hang on in there.

    Tim

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  16. joppyJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Whatever the problem I wish you a speedy and satisfactory conclusion. Your's was one of the blogs that started me off. Just come back when you're ready.

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:51 AM

      You know: it is a source of great pleasure to hear you say that about my blog. Thanks Joppy.

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  17. David CrookJanuary 2, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    I hope you have a speedy resolution to whatever the issue is - and I will look forward to seeing back in the saddle in due course.

    All the best

    DC

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:52 AM

      Thanks David. I know I'm being self-indulgent, but the responses I have received here are a great comfort.

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  18. Jonathan FreitagJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    I wish you a speedy and satisfactory resolution, my friend.

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:54 AM

      Thanks Jonathan. How the thing will be resolved or resolve itself, I don't know. But I do hope that I will be reconciled to whatever the future hold.

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  19. ChasseurJanuary 2, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Sorry to hear of your troubles Ion, wishing you a satisfactory and less trying path ahead.

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:44 PM

      Thanks Mark. It won't be easy: I just hope I'm tough enough.

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  20. Paul LiddleJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Sad news Ion, you'll be a big miss, take care.

    Paul.

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:58 PM

      Thanks Paul. It is not an easy time for us, it will involve big changes, but we'll survive it one way or another. There's others with less to hope for.

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  21. MikeJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Good luck, it's best we can't know what is around the corner; how boring and terrifying would that be. Life is so precious, and so cruel, all at the same time.

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  22. AlJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Hang in there mate, relationships are always evolving and are not everything

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:12 AM

      Yes, and a fair bit of evolution has gone on without my paying enough notice, I guess. Thanks for you comment, Al.

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  23. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 9, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Thank you all for your sympathy and supporting comments. I will always appreciate that.

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  24. nundanketJanuary 10, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Sorry to hear this Sir. Best wishes and hope you come back soon.

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  25. James FisherJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    I add my thoughts and best wishes to those of your other e-friends. Rather than 'followers' of one another's blogs, we are fellow travellers and wargaming obsessives who enjoy seeing the fruits of each other's labours and reading the thoughts, comments and musings. Your 'small battles' series is a particularly interesting and thought-provoking set of posts. I look forward to more of them when life settles down, as it will.

    It's always darkest before the dawn.

    All the best mate,
    James

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:16 PM

      When the tough times come to an end, prospects will improve. Something to hang onto, at any rate! Thanks James.

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    2. Jonathan FreitagJanuary 17, 2015 at 3:13 PM

      Well said, James!

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  26. Disgruntled FusilierJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    Best Wishes, Ion. Hope to see you on the blog-o-sphere again soon. Just so you know, your blog has been the biggest inspiration to me for a return to the simpler side of wargaming and how much fun it can be "playing with toy soldiers."

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    1. Archduke PiccoloJanuary 15, 2015 at 2:33 PM

      Thanks for your kind remarks, steven. i still think about war games from time to time, but just don't have the heart, yet, to 'do' war gaming. But that should change sometime...

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