Olduvai

Dear Seanachai, Your name is hard to remember, and worse to spell. But your wisdom beckons like a Blue Light Special. . .

Dear Seanachai, I hate myself for loving you. I think that's bad, but maybe its good. Am I going in the wrong direction? Would I like myself if I hated you? Also, I am on good terms with my Aunt in Gnome, Alaska, and some of the uber-Finns have laughed at me. Is any of that good? On a complete side note, what do you think about using Air Supply lyrics as wedding vows? And finally, Madmatt once referred to Plutonian Butt-Monkeys. I'd like one of those -- can you help? Regards, Olduvai [ October 30, 2002, 11:54 PM: Message edited by: Olduvai ]

I hope this isn't invasion of his privacy </font>

Er, no. Speakeasy was my old ISP; I had to abandon them when I went broadband and dsl wasn't available. Thanks for reminding me to change my profile information, tho! [ October 19, 2002, 09:05 AM: Message edited by: Olduvai ]

I dated a Korjausmuunnin in college once. Nice girl. (thank you, thank you. i'll be here all week. don't forget to tip your waitress)

Not to belittle BFC in anyway, but it seems to be a wholly appropriate title of any future novel that might discuss the CM phenomenon or experience would of course be, "What is Peng?" (the cover of alleged novel could be covered in smilies :eek: ) Surely there are some profound peng koans that might be shared by those regularly afflicted by The Thread. To misquote a regular here: It's a mutha-beautiful thread, and its gonna be there! (this post should in no way imply that I am a participant in the cesspool)

To Mike, My Section II Opponents, and Wild Bill Wilder and His Scenario Team: It is with great regret that I must withdraw from the Rumblings of War tournament. Some of my earlier opponents may be aware of the family tragedy that struck my significant other earlier in the year. Unfortunately, the repercussions of that event continue to unfold, and my girlfriend must return to her home so that she can care for and provide support for her mother. Kim is the woman I love and the one I want to spend my life with, so it was an easy decision for me to decide to accompany her to Alaska. Unfortunately, given the confluence of the holidays, the speed of which these latest events have unfolded, the support that my girlfriend and I will need to provide (and receive!), and finally the great unknown of the Alaska wilderness make my return to the internet, the battlefront board, and pbem CM play unpredictable. Though it is no great thing I do for my opponents or inevitable replacement, all things considered, withdrawing from the tournament seemed the best thing to do. I have discussed it with Mike / Treeburst155, and he indicated that a replacement would be found for my remaining two games. So I would like to say some thank you's and apologies before I sign out of the tournament. First the thank you's. A big, huge, massive Thank You to Mike for hosting this tournament (and for having the foresight to see that problems such as mine would arise). A similar thank you to Wild Bill and his scenario team. These games of CM have been some of the best gaming experiences of my life, and I am sure that when the scenarios are released to the general public, the kudos will be a-flowin'. Thank you to my Section II opponents, some of which were forced to wait patiently through the first phase of my crisis. To a man you were understanding, supportive, gentleman, and most of all -- incredibly worthy opponents. A special thanks to Tom / TGHCGN@aol.com for his excellent command of the german forces arrayed against me in our game, and especially for his support which touched my girlfriend and I in a deep and profound way. Tom, knowing you and your wife were praying for us was a gift and beacon neither Kim nor I shall ever forget. And now for the apologies. First and foremost, I apologize to my replacement whoever he/she may be, as I know it is never as satisifying to join a battle in process than develop your own plan. I hope that you are able to gain some satisfaction from the play that I have left you. I would also like to apologize to CDIC and John Kettler, who's two games I am forced to abandon. As my other opponents, you are both gentlemen and worthy opponents, and it is been my pleasure and honor to meet you on the virtual battlefield. And finally, a general apology to Mike, Wild Bill and his Team, and my section II opponents, for I will not be able to accomplish my oft-threatened and now never delivered AAR's. I am a profound procrastinator, and I am very sorry that all of you end up suffering for my laziness. And so, without further ado, I will leave with the words of some american guy who I am sure will eventually make an appearance in the CM world, probably CM IV or CM V -- "I shall return." I hope to see you all here when I do. Regards, "Olduvai" George [ 12-18-2001: Message edited by: Olduvai ]</p>

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by John Kettler: Treeburst155 and Olduvai, My Merriam-Webster's COLLEGIATE DICTIONARY, TENTH EDITION defines exsanguination as "the action or process of draining or losing blood" and shows the word first came into use circa 1909. Regards, John Kettler<hr></blockquote> Well, don't I feel like an idiot!

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Treeburst155: Help!! What's "exsanguination"? Is it a new German rocket!? Treeburst155 out.<hr></blockquote> Not actually a word as far as I can tell, but I think I know where he's going -- "bloodletting."

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Wild Bill Wilder: You've nearly all been very good about reporting the battles and your thoughts about them. WB<hr></blockquote> I confess to NOT being one of these good people -- yet. Though I cannot fully understand why Mr. Wild hates me with such passion , I do intend to get AAR's out, just as soon as I can figure out how to spin my "successes."

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Holien: As for George stop messing around with that Christmas tree, and leave the fairy alone. I wait patiently for the next turn. H<hr></blockquote> Gack! I dinna think no one could see me! Turns incomming tonight as soon as I put away my ski's.

Glad I checked this. Holien, I erroneously sent our latest turn to El Schahin on 11/14. Resent to you this morning, sorry!

Hey there all, I have resurfaced, and sent out turns to my patiently waiting opponents. Thanks for the patience and kind thoughts. CDIC, got your email and replied to you and treeburst so hopefully turns will be flowing soon.

Holien, I'm in section II and can handle another game, especially given your time constraints. Unfortunately, I've cleverly misplaced all section ii emails for folks I'm NOT playing, so I'm posting here. Please feel free to request the start up file from Mike. George "olduvai" Sundborg georges@speakeasy.org

In a pbem game I received notification of reinforcements, but there were no actual units. I can't put my hands on the cm manual, but I seem to recall that there IS a randomization factor for reinforcements, but that if you receive the "you have recieved reinforcements" message, you actually get units. Am I nuts?