tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post5563037516289077886..comments2024-02-15T04:22:00.528-06:00Comments on Campaigns of General William Augustus Pettygree: Chapter 74: Am I Dead?Galliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12258909398832285314noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-69968002494697459402015-07-22T08:07:28.058-05:002015-07-22T08:07:28.058-05:00You kindly asked me to let you know and inform you...You kindly asked me to let you know and inform you when my new blog was open. I have taken the liberty of mentioning your cool site there (in the opening thread), and also of adding the Gen. Pettygree blog to my list of favourites.<br /><br /><br />http://paxlimpopo.blogspot.ie/2015/07/orders-from-above.html<br /><br /><br />https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6333458435190116343#editor/target=post;postID=6790037364495013171;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=5;src=postname<br />Hilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786352646244095934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-47911047170079002302015-07-14T05:12:08.095-05:002015-07-14T05:12:08.095-05:00Thank you so much for your swift reply, I really a...Thank you so much for your swift reply, I really appreciate that (especially as I am within days of being able to `open` my world, and even now, today, am looking to set up my blog space for it, in preparation for what`s almost round the corner. Just have to decide whether to go website or blog. I will of course be delighted to let you know the second I am up and running with it. Thank you for the interest. It is an honour. <br /><br />... and I assure you, my sentiments and inspiration, absorbed from your remarkable endeavours, has indeed been the motivation which has kept me going to complete my own world. I have never seen a more integrally whole colonial world bought to life anything like as much detail, loving care and attention as I have with Gen. Pettygree`s surroundings. The way you keep it written almost like a journal, staying in character all the time (veering off topic j-u-s-t enough sometimes to give the reader a snippet of insight or a piece of much needed information on a miniature company you use, or what have you). A true labour of love.<br /><br />My compliments about your work, I mean every word. I owe you a lot; every time my own enthusiasm were waning, I`d look to Gen. Pettygree, and my nerve and my inspiration would become rekindled. <br /><br />The Bromhead and Chard speech comes to mind as very apt: <br /><br />Chard to Bromhead "Thanks, about earlier, what you said, about needing me!"<br /><br />Bromhead to Chard: "Hmmm? Oh, that, don`t worry old boy, its true."<br /><br />Oh goodness, a flashback `campaign` to his days in the 17th. Joy of joy, please do write this. If you have time. I think I`d die with happiness, and my wife would have to mop my brow and feed me colonial army ration soup for a whole week.<br /><br />http://shiftymushrooms.weebly.com/pulp-era-campaign-journal.html<br /><br />http://ladyannfloss.blogspot.ie/<br /><br />Hilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786352646244095934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-41190448958578222532015-07-13T23:24:10.146-05:002015-07-13T23:24:10.146-05:00Steve,
You are very kind to express your sentiment...Steve,<br />You are very kind to express your sentiments and inspiration. Thank you very much.<br />Gen. Pettygree has been in The Sudan, Egypt, Channelside Manor in Britain and in India so far. A year ago I toyed with a flashback idea to The Zulu War when he was a very young cavalry officer, but this never was developed or told in a blog story until now. I imagine he was seconded to the 17th Lancers from The Blues. I appreciate your email very much and best wishes on your exciting and singular magum opus! I want to see it when you are ready. Please notify me. Respectfully, Bill P.Galliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258909398832285314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-80538815055553980572015-07-13T22:12:07.925-05:002015-07-13T22:12:07.925-05:00Okay, I have a question I have been dying to ask f...Okay, I have a question I have been dying to ask for a long time. I know its not exactly relevant as a reply to the latest amazing ` episode` of Pettygree`s adventures; but I don`t know anywhere else to ask my question (as I can`t find anywhere on the blog where I can ask the author privately).<br /><br />My question is, I am currently working very hard on building a 28mm colonial campaign set in historical yet semi imagi-nation Africa (year: roughly 1877/79). I am steadily painting away, modelling, and terrain building, and will finally see my long term project (my magnum opus) ready to begin sometimes this year (with new blog to follow).<br /><br />The adventures of General William Augustus Pettygree have inspired me for years, and in truth, is the driving force and motivation which has inspired me to create my own colonial endeavours.<br /><br />so my question is..... do you plan ever to have Pettygree adventure into Africa? I`m guessing no, as your campaigns are set a lot later than the exciting (Zulu) times, and indeed, even the Boer war is a little before your time line. Id DEARLY like to see Pettygree have some ripping yarns in Africa, and I guess I am just wondering if this is totally a no go for you, in any way?<br /><br />Steve<br /><br />gypsy__dance@hotmail.com <--- double underscore.<br /><br />Hilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786352646244095934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-68236968963950008932015-07-01T14:14:59.926-05:002015-07-01T14:14:59.926-05:00Splendid, creative, unusual and inspirationnal...I...Splendid, creative, unusual and inspirationnal...I love it!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-47105913871360269912015-06-26T15:16:37.089-05:002015-06-26T15:16:37.089-05:00Everyone,
Prodigious thanks for each of you for fo...Everyone,<br />Prodigious thanks for each of you for following along with General Pettygree and me! I sincerely appreciate your support and sentiments. You taking the time to write in a remarkably busy world is very gratifying. Furthermore, this pushes me onward.<br />Respectfully,<br />Bill Galliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12258909398832285314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-28256563082173841262015-06-25T08:51:35.023-05:002015-06-25T08:51:35.023-05:00Excellent representation of "passing over&quo...Excellent representation of "passing over", Bill. I've heard similar from a number of people who've trodden that unexpected path and returned to "this place". One does wonder (well, just occasionally, after, perhaps, a dram to much of the liquid gold!)about "when the time comes"... And you've explored it well, here, for General Pettygree. Personally, I would think the old warhorse will take the path "back", rather than continue on to 'Nirvana', but what do I know of your plans for this most excellent Blog!<br />Best regards from Captain James SquibSquibzy / Richard Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084038003395786706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-34023340093749275862015-06-23T14:52:34.174-05:002015-06-23T14:52:34.174-05:00You've done all this very convincingly indeed!...You've done all this very convincingly indeed!<br /><br />Storytelling at it's best I'd wager.Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-74605823181167298552015-06-23T14:19:54.936-05:002015-06-23T14:19:54.936-05:00Good Heavens! (Pun intended) Pettygree has trodden...Good Heavens! (Pun intended) Pettygree has trodden mystic grounds. I think he'll return to dash the hopes of the dastardly Thugs. A Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834159033854153921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-89196752788701869022015-06-23T12:22:57.709-05:002015-06-23T12:22:57.709-05:00Hardly a fair choice to an old warhorse like Petty...Hardly a fair choice to an old warhorse like Pettygree but a stirring tale of the mysteries of the East told splendidly.Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-91782301015855215332015-06-23T06:59:23.407-05:002015-06-23T06:59:23.407-05:00Absolutely incredible.
You`ve saved the very best...Absolutely incredible.<br /><br />You`ve saved the very best until last.<br /><br />This has inspired me so deeply, my mind is ticking over.... thoughts careen; and I make the first tentative steps, initial plan, once more to find out my own colonials (lovingly stored away) and endeavour to bring my own `Zulu` imagi-nations to life in full glorious colour. <br /><br />If my endeavours are only half as impressive as your own. I will feel I have succeeded marvellously.<br /><br />THANK you for continuing to surpass the norm, for enthralling us, and inspiring us to greater heights of attainment.<br /><br />Steve :)<br /><br />Hilshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786352646244095934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-62672203469072106472015-06-23T05:27:18.532-05:002015-06-23T05:27:18.532-05:00Very entertaining Bill - always a wonderful read.Very entertaining Bill - always a wonderful read.Carlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002425294986020268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-84029616149543957392015-06-23T03:18:11.198-05:002015-06-23T03:18:11.198-05:00Fabulous and inspirational as everFabulous and inspirational as everColin Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650235978313356607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-65525318944927472002015-06-23T02:22:04.741-05:002015-06-23T02:22:04.741-05:00Excellently done as always.
I do believe the Nemo...Excellently done as always.<br /><br />I do believe the Nemo figure is from the Parroom Station line by Bob Charrette. Clive Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734079828281213063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-86346135792479799522015-06-23T00:18:38.730-05:002015-06-23T00:18:38.730-05:00What a story!
I cannot wait to see what happens ne...What a story!<br />I cannot wait to see what happens next...<br />Splendid work sir!<br />Alantradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-87534536824235532522015-06-22T19:48:48.079-05:002015-06-22T19:48:48.079-05:00Egads! What mystical tomfoolery and penny dreadful...Egads! What mystical tomfoolery and penny dreadful shamanism has been placed upon the good Colonel? <br /><br /><i> Please keep us informed of all doings and health of our good friend...<br />With warmest regards,<br />Col. H. H. Mustard<br /></i>Michael Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929476841889675888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-8894886485628069712015-06-22T17:10:15.646-05:002015-06-22T17:10:15.646-05:00Excellent!Excellent!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-76372288072134276582015-06-22T14:25:43.586-05:002015-06-22T14:25:43.586-05:00By Jove, old man! Are you going bonkers in the ho...By Jove, old man! Are you going bonkers in the hot Indian sun!?! Here, have a gin and tonic and sit under the fan to cool yourself.<br /><br />Bill - A good story. Keep up the great work.<br /><br />JimColCampbell50https://www.blogger.com/profile/15910423749022189030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041377480802719591.post-2949649526537879912015-06-22T12:40:22.844-05:002015-06-22T12:40:22.844-05:00Well! I've seen and heard a few rum things out...Well! I've seen and heard a few rum things out East but that takes the Chapati.<br /><br />Will it inspire Pettygree to action or will he become a mystic like that cove Younghusband ?<br /><br />As always you exceed our expectations, Bill. Another great story.<br /><br />John<br /><br />johnpreecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05548014163096067684noreply@blogger.com