tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post8841458687661805797..comments2024-03-29T04:55:58.079-04:00Comments on Blunders on the Danube: Eagles over the Alps - Christopher DuffyGonsalvohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-22439368925050523802013-11-01T22:41:15.825-04:002013-11-01T22:41:15.825-04:00We'e a decidedly doggie family, even having lo...We'e a decidedly doggie family, even having lost two in the past few months. My newly wed daughter has a new Beagle puppy the same age as Zoe. <br /><br />The reason for the Waterfall picture was visiting my younger daughter (2nd year Cornell Veterinary School). She's itching to get another dog to keep Rory company. <br /><br />One find on Lake Cayuga, which is graced by multiple vineyards, is a pretty decent red table wine called "Marechal Foch", LOL!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-70784805225098703542013-11-01T22:37:21.270-04:002013-11-01T22:37:21.270-04:00Well, hopefully so! The first phase of the campai...Well, hopefully so! The first phase of the campaign calls to mind the scenario I did for Eugene's "Battle on the Piave".<br /><br />The setup is definitely one ripe for a mini-campaign.<br /><br />Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-44708788747180850452013-11-01T22:13:03.064-04:002013-11-01T22:13:03.064-04:00... forgot to add. Lovely pic of the waterfall and...... forgot to add. Lovely pic of the waterfall and of Zoe. You can't have too many pics of dogs in my book! I might have to post some of Monty and Rex and even our departed friends, to 'keep up with the Andersons' ha ha!!James Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-61453893709212137392013-11-01T22:10:41.467-04:002013-11-01T22:10:41.467-04:00A most well-deserved 'win' too Peter. Jon/...A most well-deserved 'win' too Peter. Jon/fate or both also know that by having you win that book we will all 'win' by seeing some well-designed, great -looking games of the campaign!<br />Suvorov defeat the First Consul? Only a wargamers 'test' will be able to determine that one!James Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-83086633934817518542013-11-01T20:34:49.074-04:002013-11-01T20:34:49.074-04:00The book is great so far. The size of the waterfal...The book is great so far. The size of the waterfall is best appreciated by the fact that that the picture is taken from the overlook 1/2 mile away!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-21184095589326977372013-11-01T20:31:21.670-04:002013-11-01T20:31:21.670-04:00Exactly, Mike.
She is very cute, very smart, and...Exactly, Mike. <br /><br />She is very cute, very smart, and... very independent - gonna be trouble as a "teenager!".Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-85484191514513654032013-11-01T20:30:26.882-04:002013-11-01T20:30:26.882-04:00Nothing better than a great book that spurs you to...Nothing better than a great book that spurs you to "take it to the table!" Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-41604441253621892302013-11-01T16:02:20.227-04:002013-11-01T16:02:20.227-04:00Looks like you got a good one (book) to read in th...Looks like you got a good one (book) to read in the mail! Nice waterfall, too.pancernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108442113999809459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-44940307522052061202013-11-01T14:41:34.608-04:002013-11-01T14:41:34.608-04:00Glad to hear you're enjoying this book. Always...Glad to hear you're enjoying this book. Always good to find a book with enough detail to help produce scenarios.<br />That's a cute puppy.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959234679802481723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-5956900414988697162013-11-01T10:09:44.101-04:002013-11-01T10:09:44.101-04:00Sounds superb Peter! And great pic.Sounds superb Peter! And great pic.Paulalbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03482911273863430204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-45907424857057196262013-11-01T09:07:02.670-04:002013-11-01T09:07:02.670-04:00Yes, most likely it will, David. And yes, she is. ...Yes, most likely it will, David. And yes, she is. She has many features reminding us of our Cricket, who we lost back in July. If she takes to the water and jumps into the pool the way she did, we'll know that she is back with us! :-)Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-77877817498103105932013-11-01T09:05:19.146-04:002013-11-01T09:05:19.146-04:00Indeed. He was definitely an aggressive commander,...Indeed. He was definitely an aggressive commander, and not easily intimidated, and clearly quite charismatic, if not m ore than a bit eccentric as well!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-92117332737813057592013-11-01T09:03:59.548-04:002013-11-01T09:03:59.548-04:00That would be great to see, Scott!That would be great to see, Scott!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-61235566802017476802013-11-01T09:03:34.363-04:002013-11-01T09:03:34.363-04:00Thanks again, Jon. Definite fodder for the tableto...Thanks again, Jon. Definite fodder for the tabletop in there, as well as a mini campaign!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-13482034419595683922013-11-01T04:10:50.888-04:002013-11-01T04:10:50.888-04:00Congratulations. Will this result in some scenario...Congratulations. Will this result in some scenario suggestions? Zoe looks like a wonderful addition to the family.David Cookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148983897942472092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-30891846515130848682013-11-01T02:47:51.260-04:002013-11-01T02:47:51.260-04:00That'd be a great score dude! I find Christop...That'd be a great score dude! I find Christopher Duffy a very readable as well as meticulous historiographer. I'd love to get hold of a book like this.<br /><br />Years ago I read a biography of Alex Suvorov, and was impressed with his pugnacious style of leadership. I found the contemporary Cruickshank (?) cartoons - depicting a brutish, overweight ogre - in amusing contrast with the frail-looking wispy reality. <br /><br />That a match-up between Bonaparte and Suvorov might not have gone the First Consul's way, I can well accept. Suvorov seems to have been a very able as well as charismatic commander, and likely to take the fight to his opponent. One of those fascinating 'mighta-beens.'Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-27487869621248604352013-11-01T00:55:07.785-04:002013-11-01T00:55:07.785-04:00It's really an excellent book, and I think Jon...It's really an excellent book, and I think Jon and I may be able to refight some of the battles soon!Scott MacPheehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06239377268695489971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9170582445870210697.post-8360323615067113302013-10-31T23:24:50.118-04:002013-10-31T23:24:50.118-04:00Peter, pleased to see the Duffy book arrived quick...Peter, pleased to see the Duffy book arrived quickly and in good condition. Duffy did produce a fine study of the 1799 campaign, didn't he? I found the book quite interesting and agree with your assessment that Duffy holds Suvorov in high regard. Details on a number of battles that I would someday enjoy refighting too. I have been slowly building opposing forces for such a venture.<br /><br />Enjoy the book!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.com