DC421 TURKEY END OF GAME STATEMENT
Many thanks to Chris for solid GM work, slogging away while we had all the fun. The quick tournament deadlines make that extra tricky. Also, kudos to the whole crew for great participation. Very few NMRs. This was my first Winter Blitz, and I really enjoyed it. So thanks.

I have to hand it to Dorian and Hugh for sticking together and stopping the juggernaut. As you can see, Hamish and I were not about to crack, and it took some canny play by Hugh and a solid ally in Dorian to turn us back in the North.

The great disappointment in the game for me was being stabbed by Philip (Italy) after we had a secure foothold in French home territory. We could have had it all! Then again, it was my mistake to not consider all the possibilities, and I left myself open to the stab. Great diplomacy by Dorian in pulling that off.

It was great working with Hamish -- I think both of us were a bit overcome by life/work by mid-game, but for all that it was a good alliance, and I'd do the same thing again-- though I might at least try to hide it.

Hugh-- you crack me up man. Next time we're in the same game I'll totally take you up on the solo offer. 
Eric Palmer (politesociety)