Parting Shots

For tonight's closing remarks, we reach back into hallowed antiquity...

And while our men were hesitating [whether they should advance to the shore], chiefly on account of the depth of the sea, he who carried the eagle of the tenth legion, after supplicating the gods that the matter might turn out favorably to the legion, exclaimed, "Leap, fellow soldiers, unless you wish to betray your eagle to the enemy. I, for my part, will perform my duty to the commonwealth and my general." When he had said this with a loud voice, he leaped from the ship and proceeded to bear the eagle toward the enemy. Then our men, exhorting one another that so great a disgrace should not be incurred, all leaped from the ship. When those in the nearest vessels saw them, they speedily followed and approached the enemy.
- Julius Caesar, The Gallic Wars, book IV, chapter XXV

I'm going to sit in my papasan chair now, enjoy a mixed drink, and make it an early night. With a little bit of luck, and a lot of motivation, I may even get my ass out on a run in the morning.

Have a wonderful evening, folks. And play the TDG, seriously. I may just break down and cry if I've gone to all that work, only to not receive one solution submission. It won't take you long; don't let the hostages confuse you.

G'night.