In Hospital: General Pettygree

[General_Pettygree]

Allow me to wish for you a terrific 2016 and....
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Some of you have wondered what happened to General Pettygree fighting the new Thugee menace. His shocking and singular experience is briefly reviewed and then continues in hospital below with:

Cast:
Major Donald Catherwood
Lord Basingstoke
Mary Pettygree
Dr. Watson
General William Augustus Pettygree
and
A Very Beautiful Young Woman

Location:
St Georges Hospital, Bombay, India

Link:
http://generalpettygree.blogspot.com/2015/12/chapter-75-general-pettygree-in-hospital.html

Respectfully,
Bill P.

[Belisarius]

Just checked your blog. Your latest entry reads like a story board for a film. Very well done, it certainly " brings the figures to life " and gives them a back story. Do I anticipate shadows of the Great Game .........?

[n815e]

Oh, how absolutely wonderful!

[Stepman3]

Fantastic stuff, cant wait till the next chapter. Thank you for you're imagination...

[Atheling]

Great stuff.... and as bonkers as you like too 

Darrell.

[Conquistador]

Great "short story" link between the last story and the next one!

The fore-shadowing is great.

Your sidebar comments on social aspects of life/gaming are very appropriate for me right now.  

"... Have fun with friends and toy soldiers. Place a greater emphasis on gaming with friends. We are alone too much in this hobby. I was surprised to read James Michener's remarks in Return To Paradise. To paraphrase, we think it idyllic to remove ourselves to a beautiful tropical island. Those who did this in the 1930s wanted to disconnect from their familiars and abandon past lives. However, after a while a kind of paradise fever negatively affected their morale - as solitary confinement will. ********************* Our hobby can be like that. Later the lovely and magnificent ocean, graceful palms, white beaches and all the rest faded in their desires. All that beauty was not enough. All people need other people. No man or woman is an island. Plan more activities with your friends. You will be mentally and physically healthier too. ..."

Though not intentional for me I think they are significantly applicable presently.

Thanks.  

[Atheling]

Seconded Conquistador, it is very apt.

Darrell.

[General_Pettygree]

Belisarius, n815e, Stepman3, Darrell and Conquistador,
Your remarks and sentiments are very much appreciated. Thank you. I'm delighted the tropical island analogy was of assistance too as it relates to our hobby isolations.
Cheers,
Bill P.

[juergen c. olk]

Great job Bill,love   the story. I like the set up. Giving me some Ideas.

[Marine0846]

What a great story.
Loved it.
A perfect way to tell a most unusual story
and lead into the next adventures of the General.
Great way to start the new year.