westy

Just found this story on the BBC News 24 website. Thought people here might find it interesting.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19009188

I started a hobby firm 2 years ago. It's an online firm selling 20mm scale figures to wargamers. I'm very proud of it & to be fair it pays for itself (just) & keeps me in horse riding lessons. Thing is it's grown way out of the hobby firm box it was originally in & I'm having to take it a lot more seriously than...
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Got back yesterday from 8 fantastic days in New York, heavier by several pounds & 1 x sister(in law) but sadly 1 x camera (lost @ J.F.K.). Food, hotel, nightlife, all within easy reach. I'd recommend this city to everyone.

My brother & his fiancee get married in 4 weeks......in Central Park (N.Y.). Am really looking forward to it. We fly out in the 3rd, they get hitched on the 8th & we fly back on the 10th. Never been to the U.S. before and planning to hit all the tourist sites & pay my respects at Ground Zero.

Went to my first burlesque night last Saturday. It was 'The Wet Spot' downstairs at The Wardrobe, in Leeds. An absolutely brilliant night & I will be going again.

The Wet Spot : : Burlesque & Cabaret : : Sat JULY 16th 2011
Location: Downstairs at The Wardrobe, Leeds
Time: 8:30PM Saturday, July 16th.

I'm off into Leeds to see this on Saturday. Thought any West Yorkshire/visiting burlesque fans might want to know about it.

Well then. Suitably recovered from the weekend now and it was great. Got to the show later than I should but by a strange twist of fate ended up with a much better pitch. Saw loads of old friends including some I haven't seen for years in what was a spectacular 'Hang on ? Don't we know each other ?' moment. In the process of...
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Well...t-minus 10 hours & 27 minutes until the doors open at Triples (A wargames show in Sheffield). It's my first time there as a trader, not a punter & although I've checked my stall kit 3 times already I just know I'll have missed summat. Anyway...too late now, wish me luck I'm going in....

Well. Counting down to my first show as a trader. It'll be Sheffield Triples on 21st - 22nd May, selling little lead men for the wargames market. Got the stall sorted...almost, just got the price guides to print & the stock to sort, when it arrives....Wish me luck.

Had a very interesting 2 months since I last posted. Am now working in a new store and really enjoying it. My little lead men and I have also booked into our first trade show, so I'm raking around getting stock, a stall, a banner and display stuff organized. I swear it's like trying to herd cats, it really is. Some great friends have been...
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