Yeah, Sultan Selim II "the drunkard" wanted the best wine in the world, so he sent his fleet to conquer Cyprus, for example...Originally posted by fable:
<STRONG>Yes! I find that trade is one of the unsung major factors contributing to "event style" history. So few people realize that all the posturings of nations going to war for territorial reasons were actually due to wishes to corner a particular production market, or to secure a free, safe outpost for the longrange transfer of goods? Trade tells us so much about various peoples.</STRONG>
A New Pair of Lungs
"Strength without wisdom falls by its own weight."
A word to the wise is sufficient
Minerva (Semi-retired SYMer)
A word to the wise is sufficient
Minerva (Semi-retired SYMer)
Here is the proof: [URL=http://www.gamebanshee.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=9&t=000036&p=11]http://www.gamebanshee.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=9&t=000036&p=11[/UR L]
I joined and the first response was:
Waverly
Hello Ms. Vivien.
Welcome. Though you understand that I suspect all new members of being alter egos of the current group of miscreants...especially that dasterdly Weasel...
*Crosses out Ysh and writes in 'G-e-o-r-g-i' in big red crayon*: You underestood! Someone actually understood something I'd said?!
[ 10-18-2001: Message edited by: Vivien ]
I joined and the first response was:
Waverly
Hello Ms. Vivien.
Welcome. Though you understand that I suspect all new members of being alter egos of the current group of miscreants...especially that dasterdly Weasel...
*Crosses out Ysh and writes in 'G-e-o-r-g-i' in big red crayon*: You underestood! Someone actually understood something I'd said?!
[ 10-18-2001: Message edited by: Vivien ]
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Posted by Viv -
*Viv had not thought of that, Viv now thinks of clever and distracting come back.*
Let's see...first of all, it was a suggestion to practice. If Georgi was there, I'm sure she'd understand Plus, are you a DarkFlame, or a DarkFlame! *isn't even sure what that means*
Look! Over there! A puffin!
Posted by Georgi -
LOL See, you are getting the hang of that flirting thing
LOL!!Posted by Viv -
I said 'Hi, I'm new to the board and female!' In those days that was enough *goes back to look at the anatomy thread, the old one*
*confused expression gives way to worried expression*Posted by Georgi -
*understands exactly what that means*
LOL!!Posted by Georig -
LOL Hmmm, suspicious...
Up to? Us? Sweet innocent little us?
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Guinness, black goes with everything.
Guinness, black goes with everything.
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LOL, well Waverly probably just wanted to make sure you were for real before he started flirting...Originally posted by Vivien:
<STRONG>I joined and the first response was:
Waverly
Hello Ms. Vivien.
Welcome. Though you understand that I suspect all new members of being alter egos of the current group of miscreants...especially that dasterdly Weasel... </STRONG>
*ahem* Do I look like Ysh...?
Who, me?!?
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I make mistakes like that all the time
I noticed and fixed it. *puts the ductape back in her case*
Georgi: Oh Queen? Are you expecting your crown? I believe DP has that as well
Mr. Sleep: I've heard of 'Goody' from oldtimers like yourself
That was with Weasel and Waverly and a bunch of other men?...together...talking...no women in sight except for the occasional one who would be run off...
No wonder you all turned to Puffins
I noticed and fixed it. *puts the ductape back in her case*
Georgi: Oh Queen? Are you expecting your crown? I believe DP has that as well
Mr. Sleep: I've heard of 'Goody' from oldtimers like yourself
No wonder you all turned to Puffins