Contractutual matters...

"And so,Herr Neville, you are contracted forthwith to produce a series of twelve drawings of our Tradgarlander friends upon their journey across Europa.Each to be executed daily with equal fortitude,skill and ingenuity...."

"As you wish, for I am to accompany the Duke's good people and am ready so to do.Farewell,my lady for the present..."

Imperium Assigns Regional Commander

The Imperium's Kriegskammer has assigned a regional commander to assume control over the forces of the Duchies of Courland and Sachsen-Wachsenstein in light of the military preparations of the Electoral alliance's Margraviate of Carpania. Feldmarshal-Leutnant Freiherr Bernard von Alderheim will be assuming his duties within the week.

For more details and a portrait of the Freiherr, please see ColCampbell's Barracks blog.

(After several months of Victorian Colonials, I have returned to the Lace Wars for a while!)

Jim

A Quiet Fry Up, just a little fishy?

A nice, international tatoo and exquisitely fried fish and beer ...
Before the big ball tonight ... which might still get dropped?

http://frankszonia.blogspot.com/

To Svizra...

Duke Karl Frederick of Tradgradland wishes it to be known to his fellow rulers of Europa that two regiments of Tradgardland infantry have been hired by the authorities of the Confoederatio Helvetica. They will be marching to meet ,in the light of the current situation,with representatives of Canton Zug whereupon they will be guided to Canton Oberaltedorf itself.Safe passage is requested for the column of march and sustenance upon the journey until theie destination is reached...

Good You Tube Movie: F&I French Army At Fort Niagara's 250th

Gentlemen,
May I direct your attention please to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cq7j6vLo72k


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There you will see part of the French Army at Fort Niagara's 250th commemoration
of the 1759 Siege this past weekend. I am so very proud of my fellows. From
small beginnings over twenty years ago we have a large, competent, companionable
and cohesive force.
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Note:
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1. Part of the Army including our artillery was out in the works outside the
covered way: two lunettes and one ravelin. Others were on guard duty within the
fort.
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2. You will see me at 14-17 seconds immediately after our musicians. My
near-white coat now has sun-bleached blue cuffs and a blue collar; Rgt. Royal
Roussillon. The officer dressed similarly but with red cuffs and collar to my
left is from Rgt. de la Reine.
~~
3. There is a way to stop the motion picture and if one is clever there is a
button to click to expand all to completely cover your monitor.
~~
4. On this occasion I was second in command of Army units; roughly 50 soldiers.
I say it this way because we were divided into divisions; Army, Marine, Milice
(militia), Artillery, Native Americans and Boats.
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5. I had a wonderful time. Stories to follow over the next few days.
~~
Votre serviteur,
Bill

King Basil! Er Comt!

Frankfurt is plunged into disorder and a genial panic when word of the approach of Duke William and King Basil's approach is received. Given the fine weather, the word of their bypassing the previous destination has preceded their arrival by only a few hours!
More on the rising excitement at Frankszonia ....

Und, ze plot, she thickens!
As partygoers blithely dance in the evening air,
soldiers stand watch, and spies begin to gather ...

(as long as it's the top post, I'll just keep adding here *v*)

After a restful night's repose, the royal party receives a gentle entertainment in the morning which winds up with a bang!
( see http://frankszonia.blogspot.com/ )

Unleash the Dogs of War

Hostilities have officially begun in our tiny, angry little kingdom.
www.baronvonj.blogspot.com

Grand Tour arrives safely at the Beerstein Embassy in Frankzonia

Despite the machinations of the VILE Stagonians, Reich Duke Wilhelm and his retinue arrived safely at the Beerstein Embassy in Frankszonia. Everyone is looking forward to seeing the ancient cathedral (with its adjacent beer garden), the Bastion de Bastille, and the new state of the art Sausage Mill. Oompah bands and fish fries are high on every one's list of recreations available in Franszonia!

Bestonia selebrates in song and tance festival

Today started song and tance festical in Bestonian capital Revelia.
This festival has 18th tance festival and 25 th song festival. Choirs come all over Bestonia and so did tance groups. This festival shovs all the wold that people in Bestonia are united and brothers. Some tance groups came even from Vancovria. That is from 2300 miles from Bestonia. More informations is on Bestonian home page. Also there are prime ministes speach about this event

A Spiritual Mess ... uh ... Messenger

(An Announcement after a Meeting With Spirits in the Frankfurter Cathedral)

Most Reverend Addled von Gutgulp, Patriarch of the Later-In-The-Day Saints (an unique rye, uh, Rite in the Catholic Shursh), has ashsigned Rt. Rev. Mousewitz as a plenty ... uh ... plainly ... uh ... represhentative of Frankshzonia to the Bishopric of Uber Gruntshuffen on behash uf der Hurtshog Fhartz von Frankfurter to dishcush problemsh of mushial (Hic!) intrestsh.

HAlleluia!

Vee'll trink zu zhat ....
Deo Grashiash

All Unkerlant mourns

It is with a heavy heart that I, Baron Von J, loyal servant to the king must announce the death of our beloved monarch, King Karl Franz III. Our king managed to hold the desperate factions of Unkerlant together for over thirty years, and as he passes from this world without legitimate heir, I fear the kingdom will be torn asunder. Already forces from the leading contenders for the throne mobilize. Whomever can gain the majority of the Electorate votes will find themselves monarch, but at what cost to our tiny kingdom?

Carpania Adds to Its Army

The Margraviate of Carpania is pleased to announce the addition of the Braun Standing Grenadier Battalion to its army.

Further details may be found at ColCampbell's Barracks.