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advocate07 Jun 2011 2:50 a.m. PST

Haven't we all been in the bar at lunchtime at a convention and agreed that what the club needs is a War of Jenkin's Ear campaign? And there just so happens to be a new range on sale…

1) Yes, and completed the project
2) Yes, and have the unpainted lead to prove it
3) No, I keep my wallet under lock and key
4) Not a drinker
5) Don't have any friends to drink with
6) Never under the affluence of incohol

For the record, I'm a 1)

Angel Barracks07 Jun 2011 2:51 a.m. PST

4

53Punisher07 Jun 2011 3:09 a.m. PST

Hell, no. I always wait until just after I start… then the gloves are off.

Derek H07 Jun 2011 3:36 a.m. PST

1. Several times. Beer gets the creative juices flowing.

basileus6607 Jun 2011 3:39 a.m. PST

Nope. I'm allergic (to alcohol, not to start projects!)

Personal logo 20thmaine Supporting Member of TMP07 Jun 2011 3:41 a.m. PST

7) yes, but not wargaming related……

Connard Sage07 Jun 2011 3:50 a.m. PST

Is there any other way to start a project *hic*?

Midpoint07 Jun 2011 3:59 a.m. PST

Every project I've started I've started stone cold sober.


I may want to reflect on that.

Prince Alberts Revenge07 Jun 2011 4:13 a.m. PST

1, 2 & 5

TodCreasey07 Jun 2011 5:23 a.m. PST

1 and 2 for sure. Pulp games frequently come from a punchy ride home from a big con too

Buzzkill07 Jun 2011 5:28 a.m. PST

4

whill407 Jun 2011 5:28 a.m. PST

3

PapaSync07 Jun 2011 5:46 a.m. PST

Started as 6 but ended up as 2.

8)

Plynkes07 Jun 2011 5:49 a.m. PST

Despite being a strict Muslim, everything I do is under the influence of alcohol.


I've just bought a water-heater on ten year hire-purchase and what the gas company doesn't know is that I'm drinking myself to death. Marvellous piece of business.

Personal logo Doms Decals Sponsoring Member of TMP07 Jun 2011 6:34 a.m. PST

1 and 2….

meledward2307 Jun 2011 8:02 a.m. PST

Uhhh 2, not sure I have ever completed a project.

richarDISNEY07 Jun 2011 8:03 a.m. PST

1.
I did a Necromunda Goliath gang all done in classic 'alternative lifestyle bikers' done in hot pink cammo.
After that little 'incident', the Club guys made me a little plaque for my painting desk.

Rich should not drink and paint
We still get laughs outta it.
beer

New Sock Puppet for Tony07 Jun 2011 9:54 a.m. PST

Yes – it was called "Wargames Factory"

Just kidding.

Personal logo Wolfshanza Supporting Member of TMP07 Jun 2011 10:50 a.m. PST

1 and 2 grin

Andrew May107 Jun 2011 10:56 a.m. PST

I've certainly started projects in the past when I've been stoned…

highlandcatfrog07 Jun 2011 11:16 a.m. PST

4 and 6.

SECURITY MINISTER CRITTER07 Jun 2011 11:34 a.m. PST

8)No, but have worked on a few under the influence.

Rudysnelson07 Jun 2011 12:18 p.m. PST

4 and 6

John the Confused07 Jun 2011 1:00 p.m. PST

Yes, but not to do with wargames.

GenWinter07 Jun 2011 1:21 p.m. PST

Children are a project often started under the influence of alcohol.

New Sock Puppet for Tony07 Jun 2011 2:00 p.m. PST

GenWinter – you SAID it.

That – and anything Napoleonic. You HAVE TO BE INSANE – to start one of those.

:-)

Big Red Supporting Member of TMP07 Jun 2011 3:54 p.m. PST

I've started projects then needed the influence of alcohol to get over them.

Brent2751107 Jun 2011 4:56 p.m. PST

1

CeruLucifus08 Jun 2011 9:27 a.m. PST

I frequently have a beer WHILE working, but I start all my projects sober.

(Many projects are bought and sit on the shelf for months or even years until starting work … some people would call that procrastination … maybe I should pop a beer then open a box.)


And if I'm going to be using power tools (electric mini-drill, hot glue gun) or any significant cutting, I do that first and delay imbibing until that part is done.

Painting, gluing, flocking, sculpting … it's safe to drink while doing that. Worse thing that can happen is next session there's a little slop to fix up.

Historicalgamer08 Jun 2011 9:52 a.m. PST

Yes….but I later divorced her.

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