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2022/01/06 18:42:06
Subject: Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
Kromlech.eu wrote:It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that Artur Sęk, founder of Kromlech, beloved husband and father, passed away. He was a person known not only in our studio, but even before the creation of Kromlech, among the hobby stores, conventions and Polish Warhammer fans. Our thoughts go to Artur's family and loved ones. We will all miss him dearly.
Artur built everything in Kromlech from ground up, which for almost a decade kept growing and evolving to his joy. Miniatures he personally sculpted, casted and sent appeared all around the world - Juggernauts in Mecha-Armour, Sparkk Energy Cannon, Blitzkrieg 222 Assault vehicles are some among the unique pieces he created, named and brought to you.
For other Kromlech's creations like Orc Tigerwagon, know that at one moment he gave both thumbs up, with a big smile of approval on his face.
He would sing around the workplace or make simple jokes & pranks on some of us - giving us a laugh, asking about our days and moving on to meet others. He never ceased to be a warm person, finding fun and happiness in the world around him, which made him so many great friends.
He was always proud of his family - the one he had in his home, the second in his workplace and the third one of the same importance to him - fans that had shown joy at stores, message boards and social media over what he had done. Moreover, if there was a piece of Warhammer lore, he would know it. His bookshelves are still heavy with the very first Warhammer publications. He believed in his heart in everything good in this hobby.
When you see something which originated from Kromlech, whether it's on a gaming board, hobby desk or collection cabinet - remember that he was the one who brought it to life.
Artur will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. The Kromlech will continue its journey to the future he planned for us, continuing Artur's ideas, driven by the same energy he so graciously gave us.
2022/01/07 06:40:52
Subject: Re:Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
This is pretty sad for our particular community. He created some really good stuff. All I ever bought from Kromlech were some not-Gravguns when those were all the rage in 7th edition 40k; never even got them painted. Maybe I'll finish that partially painted Command Squad (which is armed with some of those very guns) as a small tribute.
My armies (re-counted and updated on 11/7/24, including modeled wargear options):
Dark Angels: ~16000 Astra Militarum: ~1200 | Imperial Knights: ~2300 | Leagues of Votann: ~1300 | Tyranids: ~3400 | Stormcast Eternals: ~5000 | Kruleboyz: ~3500 | Lumineth Realm-Lords: ~700
Check out my P&M Blogs: ZergSmasher's P&M Blog | Imperial Knights blog | Board Games blog | Total models painted in 2024: 40 | Total models painted in 2025: 21 | Current main painting project: Warhammer 40k Leviathan set
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2022/01/07 15:58:26
Subject: Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
Chris Hickson, a powerlifter, died shortly before 2022. News didn't come out until recently. He was 29. He deadlift 800 at the age of 18 at a weight of around 240-250 pounds. Video in spoiler. At the time, it was expected that he would make a run at the American record at a minimum. For various reasons, he never got much stronger than he was 18 and his in the gym performance never transferred to the platform. For comparison, the other two lifters at the time who were perceived to have a shot at the American deadlift record both surpassed it, either in competition or in the gym.
To me, it is a fairly tragic story.
Spoiler:
The only way we can ever solve anything is to look in the mirror and find no enemy
2022/01/10 02:23:33
Subject: Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
Apparently comedian Bob Saget has died. He was famous for playing a wholesome TV dad on the show Full House. And he was famous for his filthy, filthy jokes everywhere else.
I plan to watch his Roast later in remembrance, after young ears have gone to bed.
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BobtheInquisitor wrote: Apparently comedian Bob Saget has died. He was famous for playing a wholesome TV dad on the show Full House. And he was famous for his filthy, filthy jokes everywhere else.
I plan to watch his Roast later in remembrance, after young ears have gone to bed.
I was reading about it - apparently the medical examiner's office is going to be called in. He was 65, but the night prior to his death had been doing a show as part of a long tour he's been doing. So it doesn't sound like there was any obvious cause.
I prefer to buy from miniature manufacturers that *don't* support the overthrow of democracy.
2022/01/10 16:15:43
Subject: Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
BobtheInquisitor wrote: Apparently comedian Bob Saget has died. He was famous for playing a wholesome TV dad on the show Full House. And he was famous for his filthy, filthy jokes everywhere else.
I plan to watch his Roast later in remembrance, after young ears have gone to bed.
I was reading about it - apparently the medical examiner's office is going to be called in. He was 65, but the night prior to his death had been doing a show as part of a long tour he's been doing. So it doesn't sound like there was any obvious cause.
Yeah, from what I was reading, the local PD is not suspecting "drugs or other foul play" which definitely makes the situation more tragic and interesting.
2022/01/21 08:27:08
Subject: Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
One of my favorite singers of all time, Steinman last year and now Meat Loaf. :( I've loved his music since I was a kid, even the less known stuff like Bat III (which is actually my favorite album of his by a fair bit).
I was at a concert of his about 6 years ago where he collapsed on stage and it was the first time it really dawned on me how old he was and that this day wasn't far off. Even so, still hits hard to hear of the passing of such a Legend.
Armies:
2022/01/21 17:10:11
Subject: Re:Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
'It is a source of constant consternation that my opponents cannot correlate their innate inferiority with their inevitable defeat. It would seem that stupidity is as eternal as war.'
- Nemesor Zahndrekh of the Sautekh Dynasty Overlord of the Crownworld of Gidrim
2022/01/21 17:10:55
Subject: Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
Heard on the news this morning that the original voice actor for Charlie Brown died. :(
"Through the darkness of future past, the magician longs to see.
One chants out between two worlds: Fire, walk with me." - Twin Peaks
"You listen to me. While I will admit to a certain cynicism, the fact is that I am a naysayer and hatchetman in the fight against violence. I pride myself in taking a punch and I'll gladly take another because I choose to live my life in the company of Gandhi and King. My concerns are global. I reject absolutely revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such a method... is love. I love you Sheriff Truman." - Twin Peaks
2022/01/29 15:12:16
Subject: Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
Jenkins: You don't have jurisdiction here!
Smith Jamison: We aren't here, which means when we open up on you and shred your bodies with automatic fire then this will never have happened.
About the Clans: "Those brief outbursts of sense can't hold back the wave of sibko bred, over hormoned sociopaths that they crank out though."
2022/02/14 15:06:48
Subject: Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
Just saw earlier this morning, that on 7 February, Douglas Trumbull passed away at age 79.
He was noted for being a special effects guy. His most famous works he's known for are 2001: A Space Odyssey, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Blade Runner. He also directed a few movies (Silent Running and Brainstorm)
2022/02/14 16:51:09
Subject: Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
Ensis Ferrae wrote: Just saw earlier this morning, that on 7 February, Douglas Trumbull passed away at age 79.
He was noted for being a special effects guy. His most famous works he's known for are 2001: A Space Odyssey, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and Blade Runner. He also directed a few movies (Silent Running and Brainstorm)
thats a bugger, wee Turnip really didn't get Close Encounters but the ships, especially the big ship, was (and still are) forking awesome, not as clumsy or random as CGI. An elegant kind of sfx, for a more... civilized age
"AND YET YOU ACT AS IF THERE IS SOME IDEAL ORDER IN THE WORLD, AS IF THERE IS SOME...SOME RIGHTNESS IN THE UNIVERSE BY WHICH IT MAY BE JUDGED."
2022/02/22 17:32:45
Subject: Re:Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
porkuslime wrote: Sally Kellerman, who played the original "Major "hot Lips" Houlihan, in the M*A*S*H movie, has passed at 84
She was also in the second Pilot of Star Trek, the original series
She also had a role in the Rodney Dangerfield movie Back to School.
Something funny I've heard about the famous (or infamous) tent-dropping scene from the MASH movie: when that tent dropped and she was standing there naked, she almost laughed out loud because Gary Burghoff ("Radar" O'Reilly) was standing behind the camera, also completely naked (not sure if that was to make her feel less uncomfortable about being naked herself or why he would do that).
My armies (re-counted and updated on 11/7/24, including modeled wargear options):
Dark Angels: ~16000 Astra Militarum: ~1200 | Imperial Knights: ~2300 | Leagues of Votann: ~1300 | Tyranids: ~3400 | Stormcast Eternals: ~5000 | Kruleboyz: ~3500 | Lumineth Realm-Lords: ~700
Check out my P&M Blogs: ZergSmasher's P&M Blog | Imperial Knights blog | Board Games blog | Total models painted in 2024: 40 | Total models painted in 2025: 21 | Current main painting project: Warhammer 40k Leviathan set
Mad Doc Grotsnik wrote: You need your bumps felt. With a patented, Grotsnik Corp Bump Feelerer 9,000.
The Grotsnik Corp Bump Feelerer 9,000. It only looks like several bricks crudely gaffer taped to a cricket bat.
Grotsnik Corp. Sorry, No Refunds.
2022/03/01 17:40:44
Subject: Re:Requiescat in Pace - the 2022 memorial thread
~16000 Astra Militarum: 
~1200 | Imperial Knights: 
~2300 | Leagues of Votann: 
~1300 | Tyranids: 
~3400 | Stormcast Eternals: 
~5000 | Kruleboyz: 
~3500 | Lumineth Realm-Lords: 
~700
