Friday, 7 August 2020

10 years of Don't throw a 1!!!



Unbelievable!!!

Today is Don't Throw a 1's 10th Birthday!


Where the hell did those 10 years go?


My first post all that time ago was on Nine Years War Huguenot flags 1184 hits (click link) at the time it created a hell of a lot of interest, receiving absolutely no comments what-so-ever, (I did pick up a few over the years though).

In the 10 years I've manged to post 794 posts, which is an average of 79 posts per year,  not bad going? I've have a total of 834 Blog Followers and I've had a whopping 2,279.804 individual visits to my blog! 

 

My top 5 posts are as follows

1.  How to Build an Indian Longhouse  56645 hits

2 . Playing Favourites  29822

3. 15mm The Walking Dead Survivors & Zombies 21543

4. A Prize, A gift and a Guest Post  19430

5. 15mm NYW/League fo Augsberg Photos 17730


If I had to pick 1 post as my favourite its got to be a 15mm Napolonic battle report  The Battle of Hal 1815,  from back in 2012.



Me and Big Lee were chatting again about the game the other night saying what an utter disaster it was for the French side. Give it a read, its quite ridiculous what happened, if anything It'll make you laugh!!

This is what's great about the blog, we're all getting older, the memory seems be be going, if it wasn't for the blog, I wouldn't be able to rub salt into Lee, Fran and Smithy's nose every now and them.

So I'd advise any gamer to get themselves a blog, its a great help to the hobby.



Once again I just want to say thank you to all my followers, people who take the time and effort to commenters and to all the readers who just like to come and read my guff and look at the pictures!

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Remember "Don't Throw a 1", unless you really really need to!


Cheers

Ray

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  1. Hendrid7 August 2020 at 11:52

    Hi Ray, the last 10 yrs have been a blast with lots of interesting and varied posts. Well done on the anniversary. You've past the hard 10, here's to the easy 10! Slainte!

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  2. Ski7 August 2020 at 11:57

    Congratulations! It's always an enjoyable read, Ray.

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  3. Steve7 August 2020 at 12:10

    Hippy Barthday!

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  4. Alex J. Cavanaugh7 August 2020 at 12:19

    Congratulations on ten years! This blog is a great way to remember all the events of the years. Because yeah, the mind does start to go...

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    1. Ray Rousell7 August 2020 at 17:06

      Certainly is Alex, its a great reminder and a great record keeper at the same time.

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  5. MSFoy7 August 2020 at 12:22

    All the best, Ray - this is still one of the very best blogs around - here's to the next 10 years!

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  6. alastair7 August 2020 at 12:35

    Congratulations on the blogiversary Ray! The scariest thing about blogs is finding a post about a game you were sure was played only a year ago and discovering it was actually 8 years!!

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  7. KEV. Robertson.7 August 2020 at 12:40

    Hi Ray- Couldn't agree more with some of the points why it is good to Blog. Had a look at your 15mm Napoleonic 'Battle of Hal 1815' game - fabulous miniatures - great painting. Cheers. KEV.

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    1. Ray Rousell7 August 2020 at 17:12

      Was a great game Kev, never to be repeated!

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  8. The Angry Lurker7 August 2020 at 13:23

    Congrats old boy, good to see you followed me in to the blogosphere as I was the first of us two to do so!

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    1. Ray Rousell7 August 2020 at 17:15

      Yeh yeh Rat boy! T'was my idea to do a blog first though, you just stole the idea when I was on nights!

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    2. The Angry Lurker8 August 2020 at 20:41

      Your pants are on fire sir!

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    3. Ray Rousell8 August 2020 at 21:04

      Ha!

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  9. Blaxkleric7 August 2020 at 13:44

    Huge congratulations on the ten-year anniversary, Ray :-)

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  10. Phil Curran7 August 2020 at 14:35

    Well done Ray.

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  11. Duc de Gobin7 August 2020 at 15:08

    Happy Birthday Ray.
    Great blog sir.
    Here's to another 10!

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  12. Jonathan Freitag7 August 2020 at 15:16

    Congratulations, Ray, on ten great years of blogging!

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  13. Ed M7 August 2020 at 15:18

    Bravo: Happy tenth blogoversary! Thanks for "rolling" along so well--among my happy "go to" spots in the hobby blogosphere.

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  14. DeanM7 August 2020 at 15:23

    A decade of awesomeness, Ray!

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  15. BigLee7 August 2020 at 16:00

    Nicely done sir, quite a milestone. Ten years older but not ten years wiser!

    One of the thinks I love most about Blogging is the record on our hobby it creates. You can look up a game from years ago and your instantly right back in that room with your mates having a laugh and rolling dice. I didn't realise the Battle of Hal was 2012...crikey that game is burned into my memory!!!

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    1. Ray Rousell7 August 2020 at 17:19

      Yeh, I know exactly what you mean, without the blog those memories are forgotton.

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  16. Paulee B7 August 2020 at 16:19

    I visit your blog frequently. My favourite post on the blog, and the funniest I have ever seen on the internet was the game where Lee was told to use his imagination (or judgement?) with three shots of his face. It was, and is, superb.
    Thanks for the enthusiastic entertainment.

    Paul

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    1. Ray Rousell7 August 2020 at 17:21

      Haha, Poor Lee, thanks Paul. Glad you enjoy my blog, gotta admit that was a funny post. Here's a link if anyone missed it.
      https://onelover-ray.blogspot.com/2019/07/the-battle-of-hadley-hall-1778-awi.html

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  17. Paul´s Bods7 August 2020 at 16:34

    The "how to build an indian longhouse" I´ve visited several times but being the lazy sod I am, I´ve never gotten around to copying your idea. One day.
    Happy blogday :-)

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    1. Ray Rousell7 August 2020 at 17:24

      Thanks Paul, people do seem to love this post.

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  18. Neil Scott7 August 2020 at 17:01

    10 years is a great milestone Ray. Great blog and keep the posts coming

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  19. DaveD7 August 2020 at 17:16

    Yay happy blog day Ray . What no Donnybrook on favourite posts!

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  20. Jacqui Murray--Writer-Teacher7 August 2020 at 18:28

    My vote is How to Build an Indian Longhouse. That's fascinating.

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  21. Unlucky General7 August 2020 at 19:21

    Like sands through the hour glass Ray - that went quick. One day there needs to be a Blogger's convention or something so we can all join up. Well done on your anniversary. I believe you are making a real contribution to our hobby and community. Thanks for continuing to share and play. All the best.

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    1. Ray Rousell8 August 2020 at 17:58

      Glad you enjoy the blog. We did have a UK blogger convention in Nottingham a few years ago, perhaps we'll go worldwide next time?

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  22. Old Nick7 August 2020 at 19:25

    Congratulations!

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  23. Aly Morrison7 August 2020 at 19:41

    Congratulations Ray...
    Long may you keep rolling ones šŸ˜‚

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Ray Rousell8 August 2020 at 17:59

      Thanks Aly! I don't usual have to try very hard to throw a 1!

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  24. caveadsum14717 August 2020 at 19:49

    10 years hurrah! My favourite posts are the Flodden flags as I plan on pinching them!
    Best Iain

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  25. Norm7 August 2020 at 20:42

    Well done Ray, you have a great blog and gaming group - happy days.

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  26. Cyrus7 August 2020 at 21:10

    Congratulations Ray, well done on a decade of blogging, your posts are always entertaining and amusing!

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  27. Rodger7 August 2020 at 22:08

    Congratulations on ten years! Great blog Ray, always worth a read and inspirational.

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  28. fireymonkeyboy7 August 2020 at 23:41

    Congrats on the milestone, Ray. I'd agree - I think the chance to look back is one of the best parts of blogging.

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  29. myincubliss8 August 2020 at 00:07

    Congratulations on the milestone, and here’s to the next ten!

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  30. Evan Hughes8 August 2020 at 00:27

    Has it been ten years already...? That's a helluva record; battles fought, badgers badgered, and budgies smuggled (far too many to mention). It's not so much blogging a hobby as it is making a record for posterity!

    Long may you keep blogging!

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  31. Sgt Steiner8 August 2020 at 00:56

    Many happy returns for any always entertaining Blog

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  32. Barks8 August 2020 at 01:09

    Congratulations, Ray! Happy bloggiversary!

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  33. uiduach OB8 August 2020 at 01:46

    Congratulations Ray you are always worth a read. Thanks for all the flags too.

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  34. Der Alte Fritz8 August 2020 at 03:06

    Congratulations on your milestone Ray. It has been a pleasure to read your blog over the years.

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  35. Greg8 August 2020 at 03:09

    Hey Ray...congrats on 10 years greatness! Your blog is always inspiring and entertaining. Looking forward to another 10 years my friend.

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  36. Shaun Travers8 August 2020 at 03:52

    Congratulations Ray on 10 years. It has been great reading. It does not seem that long - I think I have been following you blog from near the start. Keep going!

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  37. Stew8 August 2020 at 04:41

    Big congratulations on achieving 10 years. I sincerely hope that you’ve enjoyed the experience of blogging and that it continue Las to reward you. šŸ˜€

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    1. Ray Rousell8 August 2020 at 18:13

      I have enjoyed blogging these past 10 years Stew and hope to continue for as long as possible.

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  38. rross8 August 2020 at 07:59

    Well done on achieving a decade of blogging output Ray. In regards to your title and also your final admonition, I would just add that you should avoid "drawing" two "1"s in a row when playing To the Strongest or For King and Parliament!

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  39. Michael Awdry8 August 2020 at 08:34

    Absolutely remarkably! Ray yours (and of course Fran's) was one of the fist hobby blogs I was aware of back in the day when we used to frequent the hallowed halls of Gentlemen's Wargames Parlour. It has remained a constant source of inspiration throughout the years. Here is to many more years to come.

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  40. Zabadak8 August 2020 at 11:29

    Congratulation, keeping going for ten years is no mean feat and thanks for keeping me entertained, informed and delighted over the years I've been following - long may it continue !

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  41. Tomsche698 August 2020 at 11:37

    Congratulations on the milestone, those are incredible numbers many, myself included, can only dream of.

    Onwards to the next decade of postings (if blogger allows it)

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    1. Ray Rousell8 August 2020 at 18:37

      Cheers Tom! Not keen on this daft new interface for sure!

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  42. Klingula8 August 2020 at 11:59

    Happy holidays, Ray! You have a great blog, full of interesting ideas and inspiring reports

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  43. Nervisfr8 August 2020 at 12:04

    Let's have an happy birthday for your blog, Ray.

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  44. 'Lee.8 August 2020 at 14:02

    Nice one Ray, always a pleasure looking in here.

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  45. DEZMOND8 August 2020 at 14:25

    Ten? Then it is about time we send you to a boarding school!

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    1. Ray Rousell8 August 2020 at 18:39

      I'm sure my Mrs would agree with that Dez!

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  46. General Reeve8 August 2020 at 15:08

    Christ Ray, well done. I bet the years have flown by. Keep up the good work.

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  47. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)8 August 2020 at 16:05

    Congrats Ray it's been great following your blog where when can really enjoy the commentary as much as the pictures!

    Christopher

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  48. TamsinP8 August 2020 at 23:49

    Happy 10th blogiversary, Ray! Here's to another 10 years of you blogging! :)

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  49. Carlo9 August 2020 at 06:58

    Congratulations Ray on 10 years of one of the best wargaming blogs around. Always beautiful figures, tables and entertaining reports and posts. Another ten at least certainly!!!

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    1. Ray Rousell9 August 2020 at 18:15

      Thanks Carlo, Glad you enjoy the blog!

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    2. Norber11 August 2020 at 12:48

      Hi Ray, thanks for replying, my blog is thewargamingerratic@wordpress.com

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    3. Norber11 August 2020 at 12:50

      Too many accounts Ray, so norber and lorenzo are both me!

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  50. Lorenzo Fourth9 August 2020 at 07:55

    Well done ray, your blog Was one of those that got me into reading blogs and eventually doing my own blog. Thanks for the journey!

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    1. Ray Rousell9 August 2020 at 18:16

      Cheers Lorenzo, thanks for the kind words. What's your blog? I can't find it?

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    2. Norber11 August 2020 at 12:51

      Hi Ray I replied to you on Carlos comment above mine !

      Norber/Lorenzo

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    3. Ray Rousell11 August 2020 at 15:17

      Thanks for the link, I'll check your blog out.

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  51. Khusru9 August 2020 at 10:26

    Well done, Ray. It takes some effort to keep blogging as it gets in the way of painting, playing and life in general. I'll look forward to the next 10 years worth

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    1. Ray Rousell9 August 2020 at 18:16

      Thanks Paul, It does take a lot of effort!

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  52. thefrenchjester9 August 2020 at 13:40

    Happy birthday Ray!
    congratulations for all the posts!

    Cheers.

    Gilles

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  53. Prufrock9 August 2020 at 14:28

    Well done Ray! Still setting the standard after ten years. Brilliant.

    Cheers, and here's to a few dozen years more!
    Aaron

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  54. Vasiliy Levashov9 August 2020 at 18:52

    Congradulations, Ray!

    Cheers,
    Vasiliy

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  55. Graham C9 August 2020 at 22:57

    Ten years of entertainment and all for free! Well done - I’ve found loads of inspiration in following you and had some jolly good reads as well. Here’s to the next ten

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  56. Ray Rousell10 August 2020 at 11:42

    Glad to have helped Graham!

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  57. Biblicrafts Miniatures10 August 2020 at 16:43

    Happy birthday Ray!!! Keep up the great work and beautiful figures!!

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  58. Curt10 August 2020 at 20:50

    Congratulations Ray! What an achievement. The whole blog thing has ebbed and flowed over the years, but like you, I still think they're wonderful to have. To ten more years of 'Don't Throw and 1'!

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  59. George Anderson11 August 2020 at 09:30

    Congrats Ray, carry on blogging.

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  60. Eric the Shed12 August 2020 at 06:13

    Congrats Ray - 10 years fantastic...as you say a blog is a great way of reminiscing those table top actions

    all the best Eric the Shed

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  61. Paul Scrivens-Smith13 August 2020 at 19:43

    Happy Birthday Blog.

    I just checked out your most popular article. Way more interesting than the one on my blog.

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  62. Sander14 August 2020 at 13:20

    Congrats Ray, it's still a joy to read!

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  63. Antonio Lobo16 August 2020 at 09:52

    Congratulations!
    I wish your blog a lot of years more!
    Antonio.

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  64. Colin Napier16 August 2020 at 16:35

    Congratulations - always a good read!

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