Sunday, 15 May 2022

Alive and kicking πŸ™‚ just !

Sorry for the lack of posting recently, as mentioned in previous posts we were away in Arran for a few days celebrating our wedding anniversary. Unfortunately after dodging the virus for 2 years my wife decided to give me covid as an anniversary gift ! It has taken about 10 days to start feeling reasonable again although the symptoms are pretty much just a horrible head cold. Not an ideal state for painting but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

I have managed to finish these German Pak 40 Antitank guns
and some shots from Arran a Viking Buriel site and Iron Age fort overlooking Holly island
Whiting bay where we stayed 
Goat Fell we had hoped to do some mountain walking but I wasn’t well enough so as soon as I am retired we’ll be back
Lots of beautiful coastline
Iron Age chambered cairns
Not too busy πŸ‘ 
We also spotted this sailing south, I’m afraid I know almost nothing about submarines but very impressive. (I should mention most of these photos were taken by my wife πŸ™‚)

Sadly had to cancel our game this weekend but hopefully I will shake the cold off soonπŸ‘



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  1. Neil Scott15 May 2022 at 13:15

    Glad you're feeling better and some superb scenery

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  2. George Anderson15 May 2022 at 13:25

    Sailed those waters a few times, glad you have recovered.

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    1. Matt Crump18 May 2022 at 19:16

      Thanks George we also saw a navy ship but didn’t get my camera out quick enough πŸ‘

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  3. Jonathan Freitag15 May 2022 at 13:30

    Very annoying to catch COVID while on your anniversary get-away. Good to see you are on the mend. Lovely photos.

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    1. Matt Crump18 May 2022 at 19:16

      Thanks Jon Arran is particularly beautiful πŸ‘

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  4. Michal DwarfCrypt15 May 2022 at 14:50

    Great photos sir!
    Glad to see news from You :-)

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  5. Phil Robinson15 May 2022 at 15:42

    Good to see you are on the mend, some very fine outdoors shots there.

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  6. Steve J.15 May 2022 at 17:18

    So sorry to hear about catching Covid and on your anniversary too! I hope you get to go back when retired and with lovely weather too. The place does look lovely as it is. so many places we'd like to visit, but with a son who needs us at home, something that may be some way off yet...

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    1. Matt Crump18 May 2022 at 19:19

      Thanks Steve Arran is a particularly lovely island we will definitely be going back soon

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  7. pancerni15 May 2022 at 17:36

    Glad to hear you are recovering speedily. Good to see the painting, proves eye hand coordination!

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  8. Lawrence H15 May 2022 at 20:19

    Bad luck with the COVID Matt, but good to hear you are getting better. I find it difficult to pick up a brush if I'm not able to concentrate. Nice pictures and the submarine was a nice catch.

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    1. Matt Crump18 May 2022 at 19:20

      The peak has gone so painting is back on the agenda but yes for a while I wasn’t feeling upto it

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  9. MartinC15 May 2022 at 22:14

    Arran looks fab. Glad you are on the mend. I painted SWC figs and watched the cup final (which was excellent). See you soon, still have the figs boxed

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    1. Matt Crump18 May 2022 at 19:21

      Mainly over the bug now will be in touch soon a lthough we are away again next weekend

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  10. David16 May 2022 at 06:15

    Get well soon Matt! Lovely pictures of your anniversary break.

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  11. caveadsum147116 May 2022 at 14:03

    Bad luck with the virus, nice photos and nice AT guns!
    Best Iain

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  12. Stew16 May 2022 at 14:26

    Oh no sick! Oh no on your anniversary! Terrible luck. Glad you’re feeling better now.
    Nice vacation pics. πŸ˜€

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  13. Aly Morrison16 May 2022 at 17:42

    Covid is certainly not the best gift to give you…
    I’m glad your getting better…
    Arran looked lovely… it been a long time since I have been there…

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Matt Crump18 May 2022 at 19:23

      Thanks Aly our two visits were 30 years apart but we will be back much sooner than that πŸ‘

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  14. The Wargames Table17 May 2022 at 07:43

    Covid is no joke mate. The first dose hit me very hard. Glad you’re on the mend. Lovely photos too
    Cheers
    Matt

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    1. Matt Crump18 May 2022 at 19:24

      Thanks Matt mainly seem to be over the worstπŸ™‚

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  15. Pat Smith Silver Whistle Blog.17 May 2022 at 13:18

    Happy belated anniversary to you and your wife Matt, a superb looking location for a holiday. I know how you are feeling as I tested positive yesterday for covid for the first time.

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    1. Matt Crump18 May 2022 at 19:27

      Thanks Pat hope you recover soon it has certainly taken a couple of days to shake it off

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  16. DeanM19 May 2022 at 00:56

    Great looking guns - and the scenes are just marvelous - they evoke so much history just looking at them.

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  17. James Fisher29 May 2022 at 05:24

    Those guns look tops and the photos of scenery are wonderful.
    I hope that your covid is/was not too bad Matt. I got mine around the same time.
    All the best, James

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  18. rross4 June 2022 at 11:50

    I missed this post somehow Matt - sorry you got Covid but it seems like I am now in the minority in not having had it - I even avoided catching it from my wife, despite not taking any active measures to avoid it....I suppose one day, it will catch up with me!

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