Took my first miniature painting class today at the Dice Dojo on how to paint Mud & Blood taught by Patrick Fisher sponsored Goblins Hut We painted a Trench Crusade Heretic Death Commando. I had fun & I learned a lot! #paintingwargamesminiatures #trenchcrusademiniatures #miniaturepainting

Skokie Trench Crusade Campaign Game 3 with 6 tables of Beast Hunt filling the basement. You can see more photos at the Skokie Trench Crusade Facebook page. #trenchcrusade #wargaming #skirmishgames #skokietrenchcrusade #wargameminiatures @trenchcrusade.bsky.social

Our weekly Mah Jong game with Kathy & Joy. We could use a fourth. If you are interested please reach out to me or Kathy or Joy. #mahjong

Sleeping Empress after a long day.

Superkick at Reggie’s on the Beach 7/4/26

Question from Georgia. Do we really need fireworks 🧨 to celebrate the 4th of July? They sorta freak me out.

Our 2nd game of 1490 Doom on Fri 7/3/2026 at Games Plus in Mt. Prospect, IL. My Doom Squad was Knight Bee Keeper Blacksmith VS River’s Doom Squad of Fighter Warrior Priest Scavenger 7 turns and the Warrior Priest won the game alone by commanding the highest tower verse my intact squad.

Trench Crusade game with Cliff Etters. Going for an old fashioned capture the flag from the top of the tower. Replaced the tower top with an open platform. The Iron Sultanate prevailed over the Heretic Legion. #trenchcrusade #wargaming #skirmishgames #trenchcrusademiniatures #wargameminiatures

Going for a little height today for a Trench Crusade pickup game with Cliff Etters. Going for an old fashioned capture the flag from the top of the tower. Curious how things will turn out. @bubbayaga.bsky.social

Controlling Objectives Is Where It’s At! Greta’s Höllen and her Hunds of War Naval Raiders detachment Carpathian Mountains June 1914. #trenchcrusade #wargaming #skirmishgames #miniaturewargaming #westfaliaminiatures @westfaliaminis.bsky.social @trenchcrusade.bsky.social

6/29/1914 Battle Report Ostrava Supply Depot in the Carpathian Mountains Submitted by Yrsa 696 Death Commando attached to the Hunds of War Naval Raider detachment commanded by Greta’s Höllen. Yesterday was a good hunting day. Killed a Hunter of the Left Hand Path and a Sin Eater. #trenchcrusade

Remembrances of the fallen from our games for Friday Nite Rites held June 26, 2026 at Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo in Chicago, IL. #trenchcrusade #chicagolandgamesdicedojo #dicedojo #dicedojochicago #skirmishgames #handiworkgames @handiworkgames.bsky.social @trenchcrusade.bsky.social

Assortment of flowers & bubbles seen on my walk today at the Chicago Botanic Gardens 6/26/26 #chicagobotanicgarden #cheryllrubyphotography #chicagobotanicgarden #seenonmywalk #flowerphotography

Yellow & Pink Asiatic Lilies and a Post Office Van. Seen on my walk. 6/25/26 #streetphotography #cheryllrubyphotography #seenonmywalk #suburbanphotography #flowerphotography

Sunset at Green Truck Pub - Seen on my walk. Savannah, GA.- 6/23/26 #sunsetphotography #cheryllrubyphotography #seenonmywalk #suburbanphotography #savannahphotography

Friday Nite Rites 6/26/26 at Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo. 700 Ducat Warbands. Game 1 - Iron Sultanate vs Black Grail Game 2 Trench Ghosts vs Court of the 7 Headed Serpent Envy Game 3 Trench Pilgrims vs Iron Sultanate Game 4 Prussian vs Heretic Legion #trenchcrusade #dicedojochicago #skirmishgames

Friday Nite Rites June 26, 2026 6pm at the Dice Dojo in Chicago, IL, Bring a 700 Ducat Warband. Hopefully everyone will be able to get in multiple game. @trenchcrusade.bsky.social @dicedojo.bsky.social

Friendly Trench Crusade pick up game at Savannah Lion Games Monday night 6/22/26 with 900 Ducats and 8 Glory warbands. Heretic Knights of Avarice (Rob) verse Iron Sultanate (me). @trenchcrusade.bsky.social

My Amazing Sister Grilling Ribs in the Rain on Father’s Day - Savannah, GA. 6/21/26

Live Oak - Seen on my walk. Daffin Park Savannah, GA.- 6/21/26 #treephotography #cheryllrubyphotography #seenonmywalk #suburbanphotography #savannahphotography @cheryll26.bsky.social

Something I saw today that makes me think about my dad.

Every year Father’s Day always hits a little harder. Miss you a ton Dad. I still listen to your voicemails. All of your Grandkids are amazing. You would be proud.

Cabella de Fuego of Benevolent Sisters of Retribution of the Red Brigade continues on patrol in no man’s land looking for fallen brothers and sisters to save or to collect dog tags of the dead to return back to New Antioch to join the collection in the Chapel of Remembrance.

Happy Father’s Day to one and all. Life takes many wild & crazy twisty roads but one thing never changes. I am always and forever my kids father. They are amazing, strong, talented and resilient and they are the best accomplishments in my life.

My Savannah daily driver under a canopy of Spanish Moss and Live Oak Trees - Seen on my walk. Savannah, GA.- 6/20/26 #streetphotography #cheryllrubyphotography #seenonmywalk #treephotography #savannahphotography

Good Guy? NOPE! - Seen on my walk. Savannah, GA.- 6/20/26 #streetphotography #cheryllrubyphotography #seenonmywalk #stilllifephoto #savannahphotography @cheryll26.bsky.social

American Still Life - Seen on my walk. Savannah, GA.- 6/20/26 #streetphotography #cheryllrubyphotography #seenonmywalk #stilllifephoto #savannahphotography @cheryll26.bsky.social

To my amazing wife. I still love you now and forever! Thanks for taking care of me, having my back and being my partner in all life has to offer. Seen in Savannah, GA. 6/20/26 #streetphotography #cheryllrubyphotography #seenonmywalk #suburbanphotography #savannahphotography @cheryll26.bsky.social

Take a look at this gorgeous Trench Crusade art piece. The Charge of the Order of St George. Also check out all their other pieces too. @trenchcrusade.bsky.social #trenchcrusadeart #trenchcrusade www.instagram.com/p/DZxf3WjjMg...

Eat More Shrimp Burgers! It’s not a visit to Savannah without a trip to the Shrimp Shack in St Helena Island, South Carolina. 6/19/26 #whatsforlunch #shrimpburger #sthelenaisland #shrimpshack #cheryllrubyphotography

Pile of Dogs - Savannah, GA. 6/19/26 #dogsofinstagram #dogphotography #cheryllrubyphotography #savannahdogs #savannahphotography

Made it to Savannah today. Live Oaks After the Rain - Seen on my walk. Savannah, GA.- 6/18/26 #streetphotography #cheryllrubyphotography #seenonmywalk #suburbanphotography #savannahphotography @cheryll26.bsky.social

Child at Play - Seen on my walk. Savannah, GA.- 6/18/26 #streetphotography #cheryllrubyphotography #seenonmywalk #suburbanphotography #savannahphotography @cheryll26.bsky.social

Waiting on a Friend - Seen on my walk. Skokie,IL.- 6/13/26 #streetphotography #cheryllrubyphotography #seenonmywalk #suburbanphotography #stuffedanimalsofinstagram @cheryll26.bsky.social

Del Amitri at the Vic Theater in Chicago 6/15/26 #delamitri #victheater #chicagomusicscene @delamitri.bsky.social

Newest Member of Dogs of War Heretic Naval Raiders. Alphonse and his grenade launcher. #trenchcrusade #trenchcrusademiniatures #wargamingminiatures #skirmishwargames #kitbashtrenchcrusade @trenchcrusade.bsky.social

Campaign Game Number 2 Saturday 6/13/26 7 Players and 4 games. Crazy thing for me is that I only shot one photo! #trenchcrusade #miniaturewargaming #trenchcrusadecommunity #skirmishwargames #wargameminiatures @trenchcrusade.bsky.social @westfaliaminis.bsky.social

Pick up Trench Crusade game today with for Cliff with the Heretic Legion and myself with Iron Sultanate trying out urban combat at Chicagoland Games Dice Dojo in Chicago, IL. 6/5/26 #trenchcrusade #trenchcrusademiniatures #skirmishwargames #wargames @dicedojo.bsky.social @trenchcrusade.bsky.social

Pick up Trench Crusade game today with new warbands for Jeff with Trench Pilgrims and myself with Iron Sultanate at Games Plus in Mount Prospect, IL. 6/4/26 #trenchcrusade @trenchcrusade.bsky.social #trenchcrusademiniatures #skirmishwargames #wargames

Children Playing - Seen on my walk. Skokie,IL.- 6/2/26 #streetphotography #cheryllrubyphotography #seenonmywalk #suburbanphotography #signphotography

Trench Crusade Demo Day Saturday May 30, 2026 at Gopher Games in Urbana, Illinois conducted by Will Penning and myself (Cheryll Ruby). We even had a trench dog in attendance.

Flowers seen during my walk today at the Chicago Botanic Garden 5/29/26

Georgia Practicing for the Dog Days of Summer!

Thank you Alex McGoth, at Witchart 3D Printing, for sending me some miniatures to check out and review. The set he sent, the Hollow Guard Eternal Frontline Troops. I look forward to loading out each eternal guard trooper before moving on to priming and painting them. www.witchart3d.com

Part two of working on a new terrain piece for Trench Crusade & 1490 Doom a shooting platform/tower to add to the battlefield. @trenchcrusade.bsky.social

Trench Crusade Pick Up Game with Cliff Etters on Friday May 22, 2026 in Skokie. Red Brigade vs Heretic Legion going head to head for two games at 800 Ducats and 6 Glory. @trenchcrusade.bsky.social @westfaliaminis.bsky.social

Trench Crusade Pick Games Thursday May 21, 2026 in Skokie. Red Brigade vs Heretic Legion and Trench Pilgrims vs Court of the Seven Headed Serpent.

Working on a new terrain piece for Trench Crusade. A shooting platform to add to the battlefield. The question is roof or no roof? And if there is a roof what should it be made of?

My first place of true employment that produced a paycheck. The Glencoe Public Library. I worked there in the late 70’s while in high school. I shelved books, managed the college catalogs along with the periodicals (magazines & newspapers) and did janitorial work. Seen on my walk 5/17/26

Lazy Saturday Morning with Georgia the Pitty Princess of Skokie.