The best laid plans of Mice and Men...

This was very much a defining feature of my week off... 
I had high hopes for this week. If nothing else, I would have liked to enjoy the decent weather, some nice meals, a few beers, time with the family and some hobby time. Sadly, a bout of norovirus reduced me to the status of a dried husk on Sunday and Monday and left me somewhat tired and with low energy for the rest of the week. So, no game was played and there wasn't much painting done. 

That being said, I did some reading, I did some Dos Amos planning and I had a good look through my Lead Pile and found enough BTR60's to motorise a battalion of Cuban infantry. I also ordered some Cuban air support from H&R and found a lively colour scheme that will make up for the usual Soviet olive green drab vehicles...
So, onwards and upwards. I have 7 weeks (and 2 days) of school left and a summer campaign project to bring to fruition as well as my contribution to the Joy of Six game in July and sorting my forces for the big game in September. 
Thanks for reading. 

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