December 1947: Happy Hannukah, Homeland

[conmcb25]

The above post was all in good fun BTW, El you should have been an actor.

OK what is the latest on waiting on a turn, before I get to play?

Mr PM how long do we wait?

[Dr. Nick]

El you should have been an actor.

I acted in several plays, including my own production where I also directed.

*beams with pride*

[conmcb25]

COS, I assume this is your wishlist in case I have to play?:

And for future reference you will continue to place a consolidated wish list in the "COS's Tent" after you have consolidated and verified the requests from the Front Commanders, is that correct?

Here is your quote from that thread:

Originally posted by El Awrence
MID DECEMBER 1947 REPORT

FOR THE DEFENCE, ECONOMIC MINISTERS

I would like defensive units to be built, in places farther from the front, and I wouldn't mind fortifications in cities that will be under heavy attack when the British leave.

In any case, here are the orders:

In the GOLAN, Metullah, Kafer Szold and Mishimar Yarden should RUSHBUY anti aircraft artillery by the end of next turn. Imperative. After that, they will need fortifications before the British leave.

I would much appreciate the construction of artillery in Yehi'am and Nahiriyyah with speed, as the corridor to Tiberias must be opened very soon. AKKO MUST RUSHBUY SOME DEFENSIVE UNITS AT ONCE. Haifa could use another defensive unit, or artillery to enable the swift capture of Tantura.

On the JORDAN, EIN GEV MUST BUILD FORTIFICATIONS at once! Degania should too, as there are already some machine gun brigades there. Gesher and Beth Shean should complete their machine guns soon, and construct fortifications and AA artillery as well.

Haderah, Netanyah and Petach Tikva should complete their defensive units soon, so that artillery may be purchased. The capture of Tantura must be completed soon. Personally, I would like Tel Aviv should rushbuy some defensive unit this turn, as I plan to remove most of the defence units to relieve West Jerusalem next month.

West Jerusalem SHOULD RUSHBUY THIS TURN much needed fortifications. It is my belief that the units present there should hold out another turn or two, and the relief column should arrive quickly. Sedom could use a defensive unit fast. Kfar Etzion looks ok. Ashdod should build us some artillery, as I want to take the offensive into Gaza soon. Eilat needs AA artillery. Soon. And fortifications. Soon. And an airport, in case we need to relieve the inhabitants by air.

Is there any kind of priority order? And did you take into account incremental rush buys (having a few sheilds in the box) vice buying the whole unit/ fortification at once?

Sory for so many questions but I have been reallty busy the past two weeks and haven't looked at the save at all and barely looked at the threads.

Thanks Keep up the great work, Ill look forward to prayer at the Wailing Wall sometime in the near future.

[conmcb25]

Originally posted by El Awrence


I acted in several plays, including my own production where I also directed.

*beams with pride*

Thats interesting! I was quite a thespian in High School, I had over 600 hours before I graduated, then went to engineering school and "acted" like a drunk engineer.

One of my favorite sayings is: "How well you do in life depends upon how well you can act."

And you can quote me on that.

[Dr. Nick]

And for future reference you will continue to place a consolidated wish list in the "COS's Tent" after you have consolidated and verified the requests from the Front Commanders, is that correct?

Yeah. Priority, is, well, imagine the wish list being given to you in the middle of an enemy artillery barrage. Pick the places where you think there's priority. I hope Emu hurries up, I don't want this to look like I'm trying to sabotage his efforts.

Thats interesting! I was quite a thespian in High School, I had over 600 hours before I graduated, then went to engineering school and "acted" like a drunk engineer.

600? Damn, I wish I came close to that. Unfortunately there weren't too many productions, but I must have some 300 or so hours. No. Wait. The play I directed has 100 hours at least (Jesus, that was hell).

I need to find a theatre group in uni now, desperately. I don't want to spend all my time reading anatomy books.

[Ben Kenobi]

Cool. Not too much acting on my side, though I have done several parts on short notice due to my kind habit of having an excellent memory for lines.

Lots of debate though, and the best debators are also the best actors, since debators have to come up with arguments on the fly.

[Dr. Nick]

Lots of debate though, and the best debators are also the best actors, since debators have to come up with arguments on the fly.

I did three years of public speaking and debating, how I missed that when I moved onto the senior team where I hated the coach venally that I had to quit it.

[conmcb25]

Originally posted by El Awrence
Yeah. Priority, is, well, imagine the wish list being given to you in the middle of an enemy artillery barrage. Pick the places where you think there's priority. I hope Emu hurries up, I don't want this to look like I'm trying to sabotage his efforts.

This has nothing to do with you or EMU, it has everything to do with the PM saying he would not delay turns beyond a certain time period, which:

1. I cant remember
2. I cant remember where it was posted.

And in case it was three days I just want to be ready, everyone was warned and we all know what will ahppen if the game doesn't move along. Its as simple and as fair as that

Ha Ha on the Artillery barage! BUT Im the guy who has actually commanded troops in a contingency, I always insisted upon proper reporting, its the only way the command can paint a picture of what is going on, its a pain but if done correctly then you get what you want when you want it

BTW 600 hours wasn't that tough over 4 years. That includes all the practices as well and any prep work we did to the stage, etc. I was an actor though, not much of a backstage or props guy. It has helped me immensely in the military, even when I was scarred $hitless (many a time) I always acted calm. It does wonders for the troops!

[conmcb25]

Originally posted by PinkyGen


And to ensure it stays on track, front commanders have a week from today to post. Fronts not done by November 20th will be played by the President or the Chief of Staff.

I expect minister's to post shortly after the fronts are played.

Well I found it and I stand corrected, the PM said a week and a week is today. But the last Front action was last sunday and the last Minister posted Monday

Not sure what shortly means. Mr. Pm we should further define that.

Thanks!

[Dr. Nick]

You were/are in the military? Or are you pulling my leg?

[PinkyGen]

It means I am wondering what's holding up the defense minister? Is he negotiating with Arthedrain and El, or is he just not online.
Defense should be posted by tommorrow, otherwise one of my party hacks will play it.

[yaroslav]

Originally posted by Azazel
I must admit, I am somewhat dissapointed at the slow rate of the game.

I'd agree with you in prefering a quicker rate, but I think it is not so bad after all....

[conmcb25]

Originally posted by El Awrence
You were/are in the military? Or are you pulling my leg?

No I have about 7 months to go and I have my 20 years in the reserves (7 years of active and almost 13 years of reserve service)

US NAVY Seabees, most of the time, but right now Im a staff puke and counting the days till I got my 20 in.

Commanding
Officer
Naval
Mobile
Construction
Battalion
25

Does that look familiar?

[Dr. Nick]

Why! It's that awful, inpronouncible, unrememberable handle, why yes.

At least now it makes sense.

[Arthedain]

Originally posted by PinkyGen
It means I am wondering what's holding up the defense minister? Is he negotiating with Arthedrain and El, or is he just not online.
Defense should be posted by tommorrow, otherwise one of my party hacks will play it.

Well me and Emu had a very short discussion. But that was days ago. I'm just waiting for my turn now so I can do my rushbuying etc etc :P