Phew! Normally I just run a participation game, but this year I was running two (not at the same time), as well as trying to man a trade stand. To say I was officially “buggered” when I arrived home last night was an understatement.

The stand looked great and the participation games were well attended with both the participants and myself having a great time. I even sold some “stuff” which was an added bonus.

The trade stand component.

The “Scurvy Dogs” display game complete with give away pirate balloons and chocolate doubloons as victory points. great fun!

The “munch munch” and “chomp chomp” of Dinosaurs was the great hit it always is, especially when dads were encouraged by the kids to purchase the rules – complete with a small bag of dinosaurs.

I was chuffed to win second prize for best stand for the second year running. The prize was $300.00 of trade stand vouchers (six $50.00 vouchers). an awesome reward for the hours of preparation

I promptly assisted the generous traders to lighten the load they had to carry home. This was from Oz wargaming. I was eyeing this one off and almost bought it earlier in the day. The voucher allowed me to get the starter army for half price. The only voucher I had to add any “hard earned” to.

Some water effects which I have never tried before and some static grass from “Kookaburra model Kits”.

A $50.00 voucher from Battlefield Accessories who had packed up before I went home. I regularly purchase from them so will catch up with them soon.

A couple of vouchers from 3D Mat allowed me to add some “cool stuff” to my Fallschirmjaeger army.

Lastly to the stand next door to mine Pluto Minis. A fire giant and Basilisk as you can never have too many of either.

I didn’t get much time to walk around and have a look but here are some pics that I was able to quickly take on the long way to the “little boys” room!

I have already signed up for a participation and trader stand for next year. It is a great place to catch up with friends meet some new gamers and hopefully introduce even more to the hobby. Had a great time. Thanks guys and gals!

Hopefully posting about some of my own work soon!