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    Default The Scales Fall From My Eyes....

    So now I see why my wargaming fortunes are what they are -- I have not gained the favor of the Valkyries:

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    Oh fickle Fate Bill.

    Reminds me of the addage, if I didn't have bad luck, I wouldn't have any luck at all.
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    The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.

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    I believe I have qualified to be a nominee for this award:
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    What would be the naval equivalent of that?

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    How about the "Digit of Disappointment of the Deep" ??

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    Gilrays cartoon " Between a rock and a hard place."
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    The Business of the commander-in-chief is first to bring an enemy fleet to battle on the most advantageous terms to himself, (I mean that of laying his ships close on board the enemy, as expeditiously as possible); and secondly to continue them there until the business is decided.

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