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Senekal

It's been really quiet on the forums and lists. So much so that one alumni emailed Xian and I to ask if we were dead or something!

We've been pretty distracted. Right after Astro Vancouver Xian and I went right into prep for my wedding, which rocked by the way. With that over, and some recharge time afterwards we're now starting to work on v5 conversion for Astro and 2009 planning.

I should mention that Xian was approached by GW at Games Day about doing an Astro in Nottingham. This has been talked about before but never came to much. We're pursuing them a bit more avidly this time and hopefully GW will either fish or cut bait as we're getting tired of the run-around.

2008 was a success, both personally and financially. We didn't make a lot of money - but we didn't lose any either and we bought some new terrain etc. All in all, a solid year. We should have some neat new stuff for you next year!

Xian and I are also planning a meeting at his place later this month to discuss the 'v5ing' of Astro. We've invited a bunch of alumni to attend, both old players and new. Winners and those who have never won. We're trying to get a solid perspective on how to approach 2009 and the new edition.

We'll let you know more about that later this month or in early December but, yes, we're still breathing and doing stuff. Just been a bit busy with the real world of late.
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Galactic Gus · Initiate Joined: 02 Oct 2008 Posts: 6

Exciting stuff, as I work away on my 1500 pts I'm anxiously awaiting the announcement of the 2009 Toronto date!
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This Dave · Alumni Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 56

You let real world stuff get in the way of gaming? Horrors! Smile

Seroiusly though, congrats again on the wedding. Let us know if there's anything we can do to help!

This Dave, whose new Tau stare at him accusingly from the desk while his mind is consumed with Gears of War 2

Barret · Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:23 am Post subject:

Congrats on the wedding! I had mine not long after Astro Van, and I think I'm still recovering. Wink

I just started my all-new, all-singing, all-dancing army for '09 and I'm already starting to panic about time. Heh heh.

andyman1090 · Initiate Joined: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 20

Congrats on the wedding and good luck with v5 astro! I am a lot like the other posters, my slaanesh are sittin on my desk put together, but i havent even came close to a paint scheme yet! (except pink somewhere in there!)

Senekal · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks much for all the congrats folks

http://www.pan-am.ca/Mike/wedding1.jpg

It's kind of big so be warned. If you change the number there are 8 photos up numbered - wait for it! 1-8

Smile

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Doc · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject:

beautiful pics Mike!
though you may want to rescale them for the web - they are taking about a minute to download!
"4272px × 2848px (scaled to 1032px × 688px)"
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Lt. Walke · Initiate Joined: 29 Aug 2007 Posts: 134

Congrats on the wedding Mike.

I hope that Nottingham happens but with the economy being so up and down I am not holding my breath. I am however holding my breath regarding Astro TOs date so I can start planning. I also just purchased a 2002 F-150 supercab with a 6 ft box. Means I can bring some surfaces, along with the boys.

But I am thinking that it will be a May date again with a January reveal date again.

Lt.
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Xian · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject:

We've got Toronto tentatively planned for April 18th and 19th.

Still working out the details of the event with GW, but we've agreed on a date, so that's a good start for this week. I'm confident that everything will be in place hopefully by the end of this week.

So, start your planning!
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Xian · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:37 pm Post subject:

Website has gotten a small update with the 2009 event dates and the like.
Please pass the word on to your friends and tabletop enemies. Wink

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Lord_Infestus · Initiate Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 16

Congratulations Mike.

Looks like a wonderful wedding!!

Dan Winters has spread the word to our group about the early June Vancouver dates and the possibility of an Edmonton event. Very excited about Vancouver. Let us know if there is anything our group can do to help.

Since a number of us have broken off from the 40k Fight Club to form our own group, once we get our logo, website and background firmed up, we will keep everyone updated as we progress.

Thanks,
Gregg Speers and everyone else from the Fighting Havenican's!!