The Courier! And a New Year

 

Usually at this time of year it is traditional to do a wrap up of the years events.  But since 2020 has been such a depressing event I will ignore this tradition and instead share with you all some good news that happened the other day.

 At the end of this most unusual year I got a most unexpected present.  Dave Mesquita, from my wargame club "The Northern Conspiracy" let me know that he put together a collection of the original "Couriers" for me.  He and Bruce Weeks had been working on a digital editions of them, and he had a collection of extras.  Knowing my interest in them he let me know and I picked them them up on Wednesday at his house (in a socially distant way).  After a conversation I was on my way home.  

 I have mentioned before this was the publication that got me into this wonderful hobby.  So flipping through it is a time machine transporting me back to a younger time in the 1970's.  Its interesting looking at how we once did our hobby and how things once looked.  It is also fun rereading the columns that inspired me long ago and finding columns I missed!  There is a Rev War tactical  battle problem by Steve Haller I had not seen before that looks like a very fun game.  And an old friend Matt Fallon has an article on how to make a 18th century camp including tents, wall tents and bell of arms which should brighten up my table.  I had also forgotten that both Matt and Scott Lesch had done cover illustrations for the Courier.  So many surprises and so many memories. A wonder way to end this year and inspire me going into the new year!

Cover by Matt Fallon.

Cover by Scott Lesch.

To all my friends in the hobby and out in the blogging world I wish you all a most Happy New Years hoping the next year is better and brighter for us all!  Thank you all again for reading my blog and for brightening this year .

(And for the very sharp eyed individuals who noticed yes that is a Reading premium beer can in the background!)