First thanks and appreciation to Chris for hosting a variant that took a lot more work than most.  And thanks to him for recruiting me to something new and completely different.  I don't usually play gunboat, and this variant was certainly challenging.

Second, congratulations to Turkey, aka Scott Hickey.  He played a great game and seemed to be able to read my mind as I had to guess which way to go.  I'd be happy for a rematch anytime!  I hoped I didn't disappoint also.

I am still kicking myself about the last turn.  In retrospect, I could have held for a stalemate but I was too "eager" for a solo and gambled and lost.  I'll certainly keep that in mind in the next game.

Thirdly, I want to thank France for such a rugged defense.  I blame him that I couldn't get to the stalemate line sooner and
won!  It was a pleasure to be matching wits and guesses in the dark.

Last a thanks to all the other players for joining this game. 

England aka Paul