12-11-2000 17:26									#151
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Turn 42 to Madrid.

Oh most fortunate Australians! The light of St Jon will soon illuminate your lives and much rejoicing will there be amongst your people. I trust he will be welcomed upon his arrival at Darwin and that in gratitude for his visit you will grant him leave to travel but a short distance across your lands so that he may bring hope to the poor sad people of Wales.

Cardinal Le Pecher,
pp. St Jon the Pure.

	12-11-2000 18:20									#152
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Turn sent to Wales and Australia... I can't remember if Demos is indisposed again?

MOBIUS

P.S. it'll be dated 1997 again... Don't worry, I'll be building a brand new PC next W/E!!!
[This message has been edited by MOBIUS (edited November 12, 2000).]

	12-11-2000 21:59									#153
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Demos wrote in earlier posts here that he should be "next-turned" today and tomorrow (today being Moving Day for him) , but that he would be back on Tuesday. So we can presume he'll let us know as soon as he can resume playing, hopefully by Tuesday.

	13-11-2000 01:38									#154
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Welsh next turned, and on to Rick

	13-11-2000 02:59									#155
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Turn 42 to Quinns

Esteemed Breaker Morant,

Our Diplomat wishes to return to Greek territories, which will require that he again pass by Darwin, so we now ask for your permission for him to return on the same route by which he came. We pledge that he will not engage in any espionage, and he will not linger. We wish for him to travel without an "express ticket", as he has some exploring to do in Greek lands before he returns to our cities.

Our decision to postpone exploring has come into doubt in Athens, as recent expeditions have come across a wealth of ruins! We will now continue these explorations with all haste.

The prospect of a meeting with the fabled Inca Diplomat has the finest chefs of Naxos preparing a lavish feast. We are pleased that soldiers of war have been replaced by men of peace.

Xenophon

	13-11-2000 04:37									#156
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Turn 43 to St Jon ---

Many thanks to the Greeks for the permission to establish an embassy in their city.

Quinns

	13-11-2000 05:56									#157
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Turn 43 to Madrid.

Blessings upon you all.

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Please Open and End Welsh Turns until Demos posts to advise otherwise. If this looks like carrying on for such a length of time as to prejudice the Welsh Civ then I will appoint a temporary sub.

	13-11-2000 14:23									#158
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Madrid has finally opened diplomatic relations with Wales!

There has been rapturous applause and spontaneous dancing in the streets of all Spain's cities due to the fact that now we have diplomatic relations with ALL other nations. Indeed, so much so that Inquisitors had to be on standby to 'gently' remind the citizenry to return back to work...! Surely with this type of contact we will be able to avert any diplomatic misunderstandings in the future and avoid the spectre of War.

We believe we are the first nation to achieve this fantastic feat! We sincerely hope that all the other nations of the World follow our shining example!

CREDO


Tomas de Torquemada

	13-11-2000 14:58									#159
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I believe the diplomatic route between Darwin and Wales has been firmly established, and all diplomatic traffic wishing to use this route are at leave to do so...

Turn -> Rick

	13-11-2000 18:01									#160
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Turn 43 to Quinns

It is good to see that the Spanish are so firmly comitted to peace. Our social scientists have created a theorum which proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that with all the love and understanding in this world, war is impossible in this world, now and forever! It is a certanity that mankind will always live together in harmony!

With this truth firmly established, we still find our Minister of Defense commissioning a few pikemen "just in case", but we think he is being foolish, as surely these units will never be needed in such a perfect world!

Xenophon, the Optimist

	13-11-2000 20:35									#161
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Turn 44 to St Jon --

The humble Inca requests permission to set up an embassy in the French civilization of St Jon the Holy. If granted, we only hope that our naval diplomat doesn't get sea sick again!

Quinns of the Inca

	13-11-2000 23:27									#162
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Turn 44 to Madrid.

Be assured, Mythical Incas, that your Envoy will be welcomed in France. I may even allow him to 'Kiss My Ring', an honour seldom bestowed upon any but the most worthy.

St Jon, Honour in a World of Deceit.

	14-11-2000 14:44									#163
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Turn --> Australia

Catholic Spain is happy to once again ratify our peace treaty with our peaceful French neighbours...

May it long continue!


Tomas de Torquemada

	15-11-2000 10:06									#164
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What happened to the Incan Diplomat... Have you decided to find your own way home?

Turn -> Rick

	14-11-2000 23:48									#165
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Honorable Stavros of the Australians,

The Incan diplomat did not mean any discourtesy. He is very speedy (as I mentioned) and has already come and gone to Brisbane, where his envoy set up an embassy. I apologize, on his behalf, for not stopping by and saying hello. Out of respect for your non-map exchange policy, he did not loiter in your civilization once the embassy was established. He is on his way back home at this time.

Quinns of the Inca

	14-11-2000 23:58									#166
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Turn 44 to Quinns

Chaos in Greece, as the Tyranny Party contests the election results that put the Theocrats in power so long ago!

A young couple looking for a quiet place for a tryst near Rhodes discovers a ballot box of uncounted votes from that election hidden in some bushes. Apparantly many of the holes in the clay voting tablets hadn't been fully punched, so a hand recount may be necessary. It is expected that this could be accomplished by 785 BC, at which time overseas votes are due to arrive from Phalanxes in Santorini.

Several judges have avoided getting involved in the decision-making by taking hemlock.

	15-11-2000 00:04									#167
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Honorable St. Jon of the French,

For the Incan diplomat to be allowed to Kiss the Ring of the great St. Jon would be a very high honor, indeed! We pray to our Gods, however, that some day you will see truth. There is not one God, but many. We of the Inca, believe in religious freedom. If your people choose to follow the untrue path of monotheism, then so be it. We only hope that our diplomat can shed some light on your dark view of the Heavens.

Respectfully,

Quinns of the Inca

	15-11-2000 09:04									#168
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Turn 45 to St. Jon --

	15-11-2000 18:39									#169
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I am experiencing problems at present, and will only be able to check my mail once per day. This will last until Monday. Hopefully this should be enough for me to continue playing, so carry on sending the turns to me as I don't want the Welsh to suffer

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Cariad,
Demosthenes.
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www.polthought.freeserve.co.uk

	16-11-2000 00:10									#170
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Turn 45 to Madrid.

My Missionary stands eagerly at the gates of Darwin, hopeful of a meeting with the famous Breaker Morant.

Blessings My Children,

St Jon, Faith in a World of Doubt.

	16-11-2000 03:51									#171
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Wise Demos of Wales,

Welcome back from your travels!

My diplomat stands at your gates kindly asking for an express ticket home!

CREDO


Tomas de Torquemada

	16-11-2000 04:03									#172
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No Turn received... Please resend...

	16-11-2000 04:58									#173
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AHA! Now I know what Stavros was referring to when he asked if my "diplomat found his own way home". I see that "express tickets" are granted via "EXPULSION". Inca leader finally understand!!

	16-11-2000 14:09									#174
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Turn 45 ==> Stavros

	16-11-2000 14:28									#175
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Some of our capitalistically inclined theologins (we tolerate them), have suggested building a 4 square highway past Darwin to cope with the diplomatic traffic.

For a modest toll, the road would be available for international transit.

Any takers?

Turn -> Rick
[This message has been edited by Stavros (edited November 16, 2000).]

	16-11-2000 17:04									#176
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Turn 45 to Quinns


Speaking of building roads, the Trans-Naxos Highway is scheduled for completion after many years of arduous construction. A difficult and expensive undertaking through mountain and ice, this road was deemed necessary for both the happiness and security of our citizenry.

A debt of gratitude is due all the brave workers who have been away from home and loved ones for so very long.

	16-11-2000 21:25									#177
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Turn 46 to St Jon ---

St Jon, My naval diplomat has become temporarily disoriented (i.e. "lost"). He will soon be in France to set up his embassy... (Maybe in 250 years from now. Very speedy, indeed!)

Quinns of the Inca

	16-11-2000 23:47									#178
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Turn 46 to Madrid.

Joy be to all Australia! At last my Missionary has arrived to illuminate the drab grey lives of it's people. I sincerely thank the Australian Government for the hospitality shown and the reports of your art and culture are most impressive.

St Jon, Hope amidst Despair.

	17-11-2000 05:29									#179
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Turn to ==> Wales

Madrid basks in the glory of two new cities being founded, and the exploits of her great explorers such as Colombus, Pisarro et al...

Great Stavros,

The Northern Diplomat of the precinct of Las Matas wishes to advise that your Phalanx has strayed into territory under the jurisdiction of his excellency, the Grand Inquisitor of Spain...

We humbly ask that you return him from whence he came. Perhaps a map exchange from your great self would curtail any border misunderstandings of the future?


CREDO


Tomas de Torquemada

	17-11-2000 14:56									#180
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Turn 46 ==> Stavros