[The Saucepan Man]

Apologies to one and all if my style of playing these games has offended anyone. Especially you, Esty. It was not my intention.

My posts are meant entirely in jest, I can assure you and, as Formendacil indicates, these games have recently tended to go this way. I am slightly frustrated by the collaberative effort to save Smith, but in an enjoyable and rather amused way. As Formy accurately identifies, I tend to take an "anti-populist" approach, and so I always tend to end up railing against the majority. For those who have not played these games before, I can understand how my posts may have seemed a bit off. For my part, it is purely part of the game, and not meant personally in any way (I appreciate that lmp has closely associated himself with my nemesis in this particular game, but my Smith votes should not be taken as any reflection on him personally, but rather a prodcut of my anti-populist approach).

I hope that I can tempt Esty back to the thread with an offer not to vote for Smith again ... well not for a few days, at least.

And, to show willing:

- - SMITH OF WOOTON MAJOR

+ + MEW

Seagulls! Dirty, messy creatures. As anyone who lives close enough to the sea (which seems to include most of the British Isles, these days) will testify.

I do, however, hope that my vote today, and my agreement to hold off on the Smith votes, will be reciprocated with a more open competition in the next few days.