Heya there gents,

Its a crazy set of circumstances we find ourselves in. Our vacationing player returned in the middle of my cross-country drive. I'm happy to report that they have orders in, but I still find us short one set. The player in question has been in touch and I expect the orders imminently.

That being said, we seem to be in a rut of late adjudications here. This last one was my fault, I admit, but I vow that these will cease. A DIAS has been proposed by an extremely frustrated member of our group. The deadline for the DIAS vote will be published with the adjudication, as soon as I can do so. I'd like to say, though, that if the game continues then further late orders will be met with immediate replacements. Its not a line that I like to draw, but i find that I have to here in this case.

PRELIMS are *highly* suggested from all players.

Okay - that's grumpy Trout over and done with. Let me just say that your patience has been *greatly* appreciated, I sincerely apologize for this delay and you have my word that the timeliness of this game will be turned around.

Cheers!

Trout