Just had a thought - remember Dave B volunteered to go Ruskie? No reason why they can't have picked up some transport on the way westwards. The landscape must have been littered with abandoned vehicles as the German lines collapsed. Fuel will be short of course which will limit the use of the vehicle - unless they find a fuel dump somewhere underground...
And all rather academic now as DaveB and John have signed up for Jerry!
Yes, as has Gavin Crompton, meaning we're over subscribed for the Germans......
BTW, that officially means we're in the black on this game.
Thoughts?
No probs - lock it at 16 for the moment and let the Russians catch up.
Heh! Just noticed, Webby's missed out!
Now he'll have to play Russian.....
I notice that Diesel and Yith have both registered interest on Lardass's thread about great coats.....interesting.
I'm sure Evo gets irritated by Gadge - he certainly isn't a sycophant - and that HE would like to come. If I'm right then this may well be the factor that makes Gadge book with Evo's pressure overcoming Gadge's negative vibes. Frankly I'm still not 100% sure I want Gadge and Yith to come after their attitudes at and post Ariel, but we do need the numbers!
BTW, Gadge can't protest he hasn't got any money at he has just bought a Sten. Golden rule that seems to get lost on punters - there is no point spending money on kit if you don't then have enough money to play. Unless you just like a wardrobe of dressing up clothes.
Unless you just like a wardrobe of dressing up clothes.
Yeeeessssssssss. You may have hit the nail on the head there. I note too, that absolutelyenormousUK has bought a Hudson Grease Gun GBB. That'll be good to skirmish with then.....or has he bought it to earn kudos?
We're £88.96 away from going into profit for this game!
We'd be £80 away from it if it weren't for people not reading the instructions properly and not 'gifting' the payments! 
This, of course, means that our kitty will remain untouched.
Untouched? Sadly not yet - 31 players needed to cover site cost + misc paypal fees. All game expenses still have to come from the kitty!
Still, outlook is very good. I think it is possible to reach 20 Russian players by game date. 20 Germans will be no problem obviously, we will probably get those the day the bookings get reopened!
BTW - organisers for ALSOS are drawing travel expenses for recce and game travel from game fees!
Could you draw up a private waiting list for Germans Stephen? Those that have said they want to come (and that we know/like) - off the top of my head I can think of Che, Helga and Marsha but I'm sure there are others that have posted.
Theses can be sent a PM prior to a public announcement, tipping them the wink.
Will do.
Ah yes, expenses!! Good point.
Travel expenses are something to think about. It does leave me out of pocket, but the way I see it, I'd be going to the event anyway.
S
Potential Germans:
Che
Helga
Marsha
Thesmellypocket
Jay851 (registered interest as Russian so have told him he can play German if he wants.)
The rest of The Wasps (nee Blaggers)?
Potential Russians:
Tarpey
Oddball
Pete59
Evo
Carly
CHThree
Heh, Seanebabes just booked.
I reckon we'll be able to reopen German booking by the weekend.
S
Good news! Totally vindicates the choice to take the plunge on a Russian Front themed event and, it paves the way for a whole host of untapped battles in the future. Happy times! 
Edit - Don't forget Pete59 will be on the Russian side as well.
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
Ah yes. Swapped him for seanebabes.
Woohoo! Russian side almost full!
When I want your opinion - I'll tell you what it is!
Yep, I've PMd the above Germans to let them know we're opening it back up.
I've not included the various Ballgaggers in that though. Might be worth mentioning it to them offline Dave.
S
Scratch that. Just PMd Barrett to let him know.
Marsha took my PM to mean that she should book now!
Nevermind, will add her to the list once I reopen.
I've mentioned to Che that I'll tip him the nod as I reopen. I suspect he'll send me the money now though too!!!
They're both nice people, so I don't mind. Better than someone we hate booking in!
