Hope all has been well with you and yours.
It's been a busy several months for me, and while Justin knows that all too well, he keeps pestering me about getting back to being involved. So, I finally decided to just pop in and see how all of you have been.
I have to say, I like this forum much more than the old ezboard. Maybe it's a sign that Alexander has been a better King (Sorry James, though, you still are a close second in my subjective ranking compared to Thomas's very distant third). But, back to the forum: It's sleaker, more efficient, and about as user-friendly as a Vietnamese girl to an American GI. Thus, I like.
So, what have some of you been up to? I've read the forums, so I know where Hanover's been and have a good idea where it's going. I mean what about you guys.
Where's the booze? I hear it's flowing like mud around here.
Sincerely,
Robert P. Gresham
Infamous even in Self-Exile
P.S. (No Justin, just because I stopped by to say "howdy," it doesn't mean that I'm able, or that I desire to commit just yet. So don't get your hopes up.)
Oh, good Lord!
I'm speechless.
Hello. Mr. Gresham.
Hope all is well.
I'll be watching for your posts and attempting to maintain the moral fortitude not to respond to them
Regards,
Bill Bekkenhuis
bekkenhuis@fast.net
POD,
Quote:Maybe it's a sign that Alexander has been a better King.
I would have to completely disagree with that. HM King James was an excellent leader and provided exactly what the nation need during his reign. He is an inspiration to me and sets the standard I can only hope to some day measure up to.
Regards,
HM Alexander of Hanover
Well, I wasn't joking about HM King Thomas being a very distant third.
But when you compare how Alexander and James have been historically relevant to the times they served, they measure up just about equally.
HM King James has been more regal, and was the essential bellweather through the beginning -- ready to test crazy schemes and dreams.
HM King Alexander has been more practical, more behind the scenes important, and essential to constructing more stable structures and keeping Hanover together after the disasterous idea to merge with Morovia.
The latter reason, being why King Thomas falls to a distant third.
Thank God I missed that unfortunate episode. <_<
One thing Bill did well and for which he should be profusely thanked...he drove me away early enough with his obstructionist tactics so I didn't have to suffer through the indignity of that stupid Morovia merger idea. Thanks Bill.
Sincerely,
Robert P. Gresham
Mr. Gresham,
I see you're razor wit has not dulled. Refreshing.
I for one cannot find major fault with HM King Thomas. While I did not support the terms of the merger with Morovia, I am not at all against unity with our friends in the community of nations. I stand by my conviction that Thomas did what he thought was best for the nation, and the fact that we are still here is testimony to his faithful stewardhip.
Regards,
HM Alexander of Hanover
Perhaps, but that was a pretty bad idea...
Morovia
perplexing...the idea of Hanover and Pendronia was a good one tho
Alright, alright, I think you've established the "very distant third" idea - now let's stop rubbing it in, eh?
I heard you were pretty unsuccessful yourself in your macronational political ambition - but that was second hand. How about your treasure hunting?
Hey there, Trouble. Welcome back.
While I thank #3 for his humbling compliments, I would have to rank His Current Majesty above myself as well. Alexander I has been a stellar monarch and the kingdom owes a debt of gratitude to his competence and faithfulness.
King Thomas isn't to blame for the Morovia fiasco. He only wanted to see the community grow and his intentions were admirable. I place the preponderance of the blame on arrogant and deluded Morovians who audaciously suggested that their constantly beleagured, mis-managed nightmare of a community should absorb this successful kingdom as a colony of some sort to be ruled by no one but their own irresponsible monarch. Had the attitudes of certain Morovians been more humble and realistic, that proposed unification might have been a success.
Thomas is also to be given a great deal of credit for the work he has done with regard to the Hanover-Pendronia unification.
Justin:
Quote:the idea of Hanover and Pendronia was a good one tho
Was? 'S far as I know, it's still being worked on.
Or are you just giving credit for the idea?
I think King David I of Pendronia and King James I of Hanover were the first to discuss such a merger, despite it being put off for some time before really getting some work done on it.
