I was really sad Christmas was over. I hadn't watched enough movies or listened to Silver Bells enough. I felt much sorrow as I took down the decorations.
The New Year brings the beckoning of the Summer Holidays. Just a few short weeks away. I was determined to keep the inertia going at school until the end of term. My first subject, "Plate Tectonics" bombed. No one is interested in more, or any science. I quickly changed to, "The Vikings" which has had moderate success. I played a few documentaries with warriors attacking monks etc. and it seemed to catch on. My assistant said, "Vikings are cool." Next week, The American West.
Games dominate every waking moment. I have got seriously into painting the miniatures following the success of Zombicide with the Drinking Crew. There is about 90 zombies that need funky clothes, and I can provide. Painting is very absorbing and relaxing and the results are a blast. Today, I was washing the virgin figures in soapy water before drying and applying primer in spray form. The base coat went on a dream. It was like touching silk....
Card duel game Blue Moon Legends has been surfacing late. I have laminated three more decks from the recommended starting two. We will squeeze a game in some where.
Thursday, a second gaming group is forming, in the guise of Karen ('Sisco) and Phil (some sort of Kiwi sailing vet). The game is Carcassonne, for a more discerning, mature player of casual games. I love Carcassonne. It's possibly the sweetest game in the world, where ones aim is to complete a monastery in a field. And with expansion names like, Hills and Sheep its for a select audience.
