Well hello there!  Hope you're having a lovely Thanksgiving!  Are you going to bounce Russia in Sweden? I’m still undecided. Where do you stand with Russia and Austria? Not sure. Austria is feeling things out and Russia says he’s supporting himself into Rum. Are you planning on throwing the game to France?  I think that you really need to consider defense. I’m trying to deal with Russia to stop you and him from steam rolling west. If you’re willing to turn on Russia I would be open to turning on France. Alright, you make an excellent point.  This year I will turn on Russia.  But you need to fight France. He's on 11, is guaranteed England (eventually), and then you're in to position to stop him from getting another 4 for the solo.  You should demand part of England (or at least BEL) to keep the two of you even.  If he refuses, then you know what he's about. So, how much of England are you getting?  Or is he letting you take Belgium? Oh my .... he has no armies. I’m getting Belgium good for you.  And you should be getting STP too It would appear that Belgium was not really going to be yours. Yep.  No Belgium for you.  Think he'll let you have it this year?  Will he waive any of his builds? In all seriousness, if you're willing to prevent the solo, I'm sure Russia will listen to reason. I reached out to Russia. Let’s see what he says. Russia seems to be open to working together to stop France. What has he told you?
 
I should take a dot off of him this turn, with more to follow shortly. He hasn’t answered me He just replied to me, so maybe there’s something in your inbox? I wouldn’t totally open my back door to him though. He’s bitter. Not sounding like I can count on him. Most of us out bitter, bitter men. *are Ughhh. That was a unfortunate retreat by France. Are you still holding tight with Russia? France and Russia will squeeze me and then you. I think it’s mutually beneficial for us to work closer together. Maybe, but this game ends in three years. What were you thinking? I’d be interested in your thoughts. I was thinking I help you take Vienna Budapest and sevestapol and I take Moscow and Warsaw. That is if I don’t get clobbered by Russia and France first. I'm a little disappointed that you would wait until midnight to message me a response, but ... 🤷‍♂️ 

All-in-all that sounds good.  I think France is about to turtle in the South and you're going to lose a lot of dots.  But, we'll see! Sorry, I’m in GMT+2 and just woke up oh! that's a little exciting!  Didn't realize! I see you’ve solidified your partnership with Russia. I think I’m going to throw my dots to Russia just to spite France. Good luck! That’s fine. Let it never be said that you’re not a man of your word. Hey, are you in? Yes Hey, are you in? Why do you always assume it’s me I’m in Because i've had conversations with everyone else. And, I forget that you're in Europe. 🙂 I’m never the straggler. Then my sincerest apologies.  Would you mind double checking though? Yup. In. 👌 Good game, brother.  Sorry it didn't end better for you.