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The bugle sounded the charge and the regiment spurred to the front with a great shout. Swords glinted in the sun and the chargers snorted with lust for battle. Sir Muddy looked on... from behind. He looked down at his trusted steed that had carried into so many battles. Their eyes met and they knew... it was time to rest. After years of war and hundreds of battles, both of them felt it -- FATIGUE! It was in their bones, but more importantly it infiltrated their spirit. They were not defeated but they knew they needed to retire to the Welsh estates. Hopefully, some time on the lush meadows and fields of their home and a quiet life would replenish their souls. Napoleon was still at large, their work was not yet done, but a rest was needed.
After 6 long years of war, I have decided to step back and reflect. For the foreseeable future, I will remain in the shadows of the NWC. Hence, I need to resign all my administrative positions, including <font color="red">Allied Commander-in-Chief</font id="red"> and <font color="red">Commander of the Anglo-Allied Cavalry Corps</font id="red">. I will continue gaming but in a more limited capacity. I want to finish the Master of Europe Tournament and I hope to help Bill Peterson with the Newsletter.
Before I stand down, however, there are some people I would like to thank. First, I would like to thank my French opponents over the years. In no particular order, they are:
Rodrigo Leon (my trainer at the RMA), Jeff Bardon (my first French opponent), Stuart Wilson, Thomas Quinn, Ian Weightman, Jose Bonaque, Richard Barrett, Tomasz Nowacki, Juan Rios, Barry Maunsell, Einar Einransonn, Jean Denis-Martin, Francisco Palomo, Rene Forster, Tom Simmons, Tony Bovo, Hector Lopez, Mark Eason, Leigh Monk, Joseph Spinali, Mike Purcell, Jon Steadman, Michell Patuelli, Peter Robinson, John Coburn, Louie Lebeau, Theron Lambert, Tony Malone, Jon Thayer, Dean Beacham, Mike Cox, Bill Peterson, Ghislain Khrygier, Teo Papatheodorou, Pierre Desruisseaux, Chuck Jensen, Yves Michel, D.S. Walter, David Guegan, Neville Worland, Mario Ostojic, Rich Hamilton, and Gabriel Rodriguez. I am sure that I have missed a few and I would ask that you stand up and be recognized.
I would also like to thank those Allied players that have ridden along with me in multi-player contests or in maneuvers or tournaments. This list includes:
Rodrigo Leon, Mike Gjerde, Vaughn Bramley Neil Henderson, Rob Thoyts, Paul Harris, Andy Smith, Rob Hamper, Rich Holland, Stefan Reuter, Adam Vakiener, Jane Weightman, Jack Cameron, Elric Willians, Bill Peters, Greg Oleander, Atle Jennsen, Jim Hall, Anton Kosyenenko, and Scott Ludwig. Again, I am sure that I have missed a few so please stand to the bar and be recognized (and fill my mug with ale).
Anyway, thanks to all for the good times and hard fought battles. This hobby has been a passion but my horse and I need a change of pace.
Best Regards,
FM Sir 'Muddy' Jones, KG
2nd Life Guards, Household Cavalry
CO, Cavalry Corps
Allied CiC
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