Mad_Merse

So it seems as though if Steve could be "persuaded" to divulge the name and address of the "fulfillment" company, then we could make plans to liberate CM. Or perhaps just bribe their warehouse personnel. A little wine, a little leg - who knows what could happen? Bob Mercer ------------------ "Next slide, next slide, you swine! Do you want to brief forever?" Apologies to Frederick the Great

thomasj: When were you in "Old Ironsides"? I was there from 76-79 in the DivArty, 1/22 FA, Zirndorf, Pinder Barracks. Lots of fond memories. Bob Mercer

Steve, Actually I'm really relieved that now I don't have to keep checking my e-mail every hour to see if Bettlefront sent me a request for a new credit card number. (What me obsessed with CM?) Why you charged me early isn't all that important to me other than it makes the whole release of CM seem like it's a certainty now. That seems sort of a dumb response, but I guess I don't think of Big Time in the same way I think of some of the other software companies. I''ve seen the improvements over the years as I've lurked here and there. I know what efforts you and Charles have been poured into this game. So it's pretty nice to see a tangible indicator of how close the release date is. I'm just gonna relax, and stay very frosty. Hope you fellows will get a chance to stand down a bit this summer before you're posted back to the salt mines. Bob Mercer

I was having some problems with my Quicken account (my bank just merged with another) so the user rep had me check to see if I could access the account via their internet site. I did and noticed that my account had been debited the 2nd of June. I had ordered on 15 Sep 99, but had e-mailed Steve a couple of weeks ago about my current Visa check card. It was due to expire on 31 May and I told Steve the only reason I hadn't renewed was because I was waiting for them to charge CM. Maybe they just charged mine a little early because the card was due to expire. Anyway I just re-checked my account - debit of $53.00 to Battlefront.com, date of transaction 2 June 2000. Now if I can just stop drooling. Bob Mercer

Never thought I'd be so excited about a charge to my credit card, but my account was debited June 3, 2000. Yeeha, the wait is almost over! And the best part is, it won't interfere with my anniversary (June 5, couldn't schedule the post chapel for the 6th)! CM or treat the wife? (It's really not much of a decision, but I would be tempted to lock the door to the computer room and play CM til I dropped) Bob Mercer