# SDMB Diplomacy - Here we go again! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 12, 2002, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833 "2002-03-12T13:15:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![celestina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/258eb7/32.png) [@celestina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/celestina)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2002, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/181 "2002-04-14T15:58:04Z")
Awww, **JC** , isn’t that right sweet of you wishing me luck! 🙂 [giggle] I’m actually looking forward to playing England. I’m trying to see how quickly I can get it completely taken over. 😃 Any of y’all care to take bets on this? 😉 celestina, Queen of England ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2002, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/182 "2002-04-14T16:26:51Z")
Jeez, try to keep things moving and they pounce! I have orders for all except Celestina for Fall 1904. That will resume on Thursday, April 18. I don’t see any reason to depart from the schedule for 983. Abe, get to work. Spring 1903: Tuesday, April 16. ---
**Author:** ![celestina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/258eb7/32.png) [@celestina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/celestina)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2002, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/183 "2002-04-14T16:37:49Z")
Um, **JC** , according to the Dip 983 game website, if I read it right, Winter 1902 was just adjudicated. We’re on Spring 1903, and those orders are due on Tuesday, April 16. How can I owe you orders for Fall 1904? ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2002, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/184 "2002-04-14T16:46:54Z")
Ooh. Damn. Wrong game. Then flip that. Now I’m getting all confused. Someone pity the boy! ---
**Author:** ![celestina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/258eb7/32.png) [@celestina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/celestina)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2002, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/185 "2002-04-14T17:09:37Z")
It’s okay, Sweetie. I just thought maybe you were testing me to see if I actually knew what year we are on and when to turn in orders. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Abe\_Babe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@Abe\_Babe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abe_Babe)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/186 "2002-04-15T14:38:44Z")
Because I’m black-hole-dense. . . Dip 983 moves are due Tuesday, April 16 and Dip 936 moves are due Thursday, April 18, Right? ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/187 "2002-04-15T15:07:40Z")
Christ, let me check the site… 936: Thursday 983: Tuesday [http://www.wooleysark.com/dip](http://www.wooleysark.com/dip) ---
**Author:** ![SuaSponte](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/67e7ee/32.png) [@SuaSponte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuaSponte)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/188 "2002-04-15T16:25:34Z")
**Celestina** , thank you so much for stepping in for me. And **Jonathan** , thanks for your understanding. In Sponte news, mom is out of the hospital, but nephew Sponte is going to be in for a while longer (though he did break 3 pounds this weekend). Sua ---
**Author:** ![Abe\_Babe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@Abe\_Babe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abe_Babe)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/189 "2002-04-15T17:49:58Z")
Glad to hear the good news, **Sua** Our second was in the Neo-natal ICU for only a week when she was born, and was the biggest one there. It just feels wrong to leave the hospital without the baby. ---
**Author:** ![White\_Lightning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/190 "2002-04-15T18:08:17Z")
My best wishes for you and all of your family, **SuaSponte**. Sad to see you leave the game, but I have to admit you didn’t quite make a proper Queen. ---
**Author:** ![Abe\_Babe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@Abe\_Babe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abe_Babe)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/191 "2002-04-15T18:44:38Z")
(insert **Jonathan Chance’s** gratuitous Freddie Mercury reference here) ---
**Author:** ![celestina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/258eb7/32.png) [@celestina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/celestina)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/192 "2002-04-15T18:57:09Z")
You’re welcome, **Sua**. I’m glad that I can help. I’m also glad to hear that your mother is doing better, and I hope that all will be well for you and your family. Hang in there, hon. celestina, Queen of England [giggle] Gosh, I love the sound of that title. :0) ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/193 "2002-04-15T19:22:11Z")
There ain’t NOTHING gratuitous about a Freddie Mercury reference! Ever! ---
**Author:** ![Abe\_Babe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3ab097/32.png) [@Abe\_Babe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Abe_Babe)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/194 "2002-04-15T19:30:23Z")
[snotty 7 yr old] Well, if you love Freddie Mercury so much, why don’t you marry him? [/snotty 7 year old] ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2002, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/195 "2002-04-15T19:43:44Z")
Well, because he’s DEAD, duh! Plus, I never did like satin underwear. Too slippery! ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 10:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/196 "2002-04-16T10:10:12Z")
Glad to hear your mom’s better, **Sua**! And, at 3 pounds, your nephew’s hot on [Emma Kate](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=108594)’s trail. 🙂 Now, back to the last moments of calm before adjudication. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/197 "2002-04-16T12:21:50Z")
Well, since I’ll be adjudicating at noon today (last second short delay, sorry) you’ll have more than enough time to work yourself into a frenzy, RT… ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/198 "2002-04-16T12:33:19Z")
Nah, they haven’t turned the A/C on in my office, so I’ve got a few short hours to get some work done before my brain fries. It’s already 83° in here, and it’s still early. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/199 "2002-04-16T12:41:07Z")
It’s freezing here. The new space we’re in is as hard to heat as the Capital Centre ever was. ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2002, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833/200 "2002-04-16T14:02:00Z")
It’s now 86° in here. Maybe we should trade offices at lunchtime? OK, so we’re on opposite sides of the metro area. Piddly details. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-diplomacy-here-we-go-again/97833.md?page=11)