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BarkhornXX -> OT- An Old Issue of the General (6/9/2004 4:24:56 AM)

I was in my closet tonight and I just happened to flip through a magazine stack and I found a 1982 issue of The General magazine by Avalon Hill (in case you don't know) featuring the boardgame "Flat Top". I said to myself - how appropriate - and off to the can I went!

Besides the 2 articles on Flat Top there is one on English carriers in the Solomons - hypothetical I think - and a very detailed tactical article on the best way to sink carriers in "Midway" (my first wargame - sniff!)

The cover is by Roger MacGowan (a guy who could make nothing much look really cool) and all in all it was a nice trip down memory lane.

FYI, I have about 50 General magazines and ALL of the pre-2002 ASL Annuals. The oldest General issue I have is from 1977 and has the original full page ad (four color, yea!) for Squad Leader.

Oh well, back to waiting for UV to arrive.

Barkhorn.



marky -> RE: OT- An Old Issue of the General (6/9/2004 6:32:47 AM)

wow

thats quite a stash



ur still waiting for it to arrive?

wen did u order it?

like 2 days ago?

did u put it on overnight?



BarkhornXX -> RE: OT- An Old Issue of the General (6/9/2004 3:17:30 PM)

Yes, I'm still waiting - it shipped on Monday BTW.

Barkhorn.



Bobthehatchit -> RE: OT- An Old Issue of the General (6/9/2004 7:39:22 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: BarkhornXX

Yes, I'm still waiting - it shipped on Monday BTW.

Barkhorn.


Patience it will be worth the weight!



crsutton -> RE: OT- An Old Issue of the General (6/10/2004 5:53:07 PM)

I have been gaming for years and "Flattop" was one of my favorites. A great game for its time and era. I am willing to bet my house that Gary was big Flattop fan. [X(]

I also had all those Generals as well. Finally trashed them as well as most of my board game collection. The only board game I still actively play is ASL. More for social reasons than anything else.



grraven2004 -> RE: OT- An Old Issue of the General (6/10/2004 9:14:38 PM)

I have thought about getting back into ASL. However with WiTP coming out who is going to have the time to play. I hope to be able to remember to eat. [X(]



BarkhornXX -> RE: OT- An Old Issue of the General (6/10/2004 10:31:42 PM)

I've stored all of my ASL modules and equipment for my retirement when I will have all the time in the world to enjoy it.

Barkhorn.



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