So after a very productive 2025 on the painting front, it was bound to happen. My mojo has just got up and left the building. So far 2026 has been a bit of a shocker, on a personal level we unexpectedly lost our beloved family dog. To say we are not happy with the vets or the insurance company is an understatement. I've lost track of the number of phone calls, appointments and bills all to no avail. As a family we are slowly trying to move on.
To compound things I've come down with a rather severe case of flu which has floored me this week. I've literally no energy for anything, even had my first day off work today for the first time in over 10 years. So after 438 days in January it can well and truly f#*k off.
I did manage to finish 2 pieces for the upcoming Barons War display game. They had been painted earlier in the week, just needed basing, which I forced myself to do today. They are the 'Tax collectors' cart from warbases and a resin camp fire from Debris of war.
The horse on the cart was already painted, just needed adding to the base before basing. I did try to pick up a paint brush earlier on a couple of Welsh Spearmen, that lasted about 10 minutes. Hopefully things will begin to pick up.
Cheer up, Neil! You are bound to find your mojo lurking nearby. Very tough to lose a longtime pet. My condolences.
ReplyDeleteCheers Jonathan, I just need to find some motivation from somewhere
DeleteOh, I share your pain. I'm currently in bed for the first day with the flu... I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your speedy recovery and enthusiasm for painting.
ReplyDeleteCheers Michal, it's 4 days and counting and not getting any better
DeleteThat's no good Scotty....don't think I have seen you swear before, so you are obviously pretty p'd off!
ReplyDeleteI had a bit of a drop in motivation over the festive season but things seem to have picked up again, so hopefully the same for you
Cheers Keith, I'm hoping things pick up soon
DeleteSorry to hear about your loss, Neil.
ReplyDeleteHope that you are back to full health soon.
Cheers Richard, hopefully nearing the end of this flu
DeleteWe’ll hang in there Neil, January is often a tough month. Losing loved pets is always a challenge but I’m sure you will all move on in time and then back to painting 👍
ReplyDeleteCheers Matt, I hope so
DeleteVery useful and ideal for number of tings. Really need to increase own wagon stock...
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteDogs are such wonderful, loving friends and excellent companions who are with us for a time that is far too brief, but joyous. Best wishes to you all in your grief.
ReplyDeleteYour mojo may be down, but you still produced a wonderful wagon! Hopefully you kick the 'flu soon.
Best wishes, James
Cheers James
DeleteNot a great start to the year Neil. I hope it gets better pretty soon. All the best.
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray, keeping my fingers crossed it does pick up
DeleteWell against that background, its not surprising that the mojo is flat. Hoping February brings you a better deal :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers Norm, it's been a tough couple of months, hopefully things begin to pick up
DeleteSorry for your loss Neil, al the best from now on!
ReplyDeleteCheers Phil
DeleteLosing a dog is awful. We mourn them like family because they are. Coupled with the flu, no wonder you don't feel like doing much! Still, that cart looks great! Hopefully, you'll feel like getting back into it, soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike, hopefully things pick up
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