MP: Smiting Season (newb-intermediate, LA, CBM 1.92) smiting has begun!

[Snacktime]

Can I get 24 hour extension? Looks like my wife giving birth today.

May need more time but prob not, will have to see.

Tx and sorry for delay.

[Immaculate]

Good luck Snacktime. Hopefully everything goes very smoothly for mommy and baby.

[Groundworm]

An extension? Because your wife is giving birth? Really?

Well, I suppose I can reluctantly grant that.

Congratulations, man. Hope your new child brings you great joy.

[Snacktime]

Hi all - I'm really sorry about my stales. My son was born Monday but needed to go to the NICU and is still in the hospital. He is doing great but it's been a whirlwind and we're still in and out of the hospital.

I actually turned in a turn even still, but apparently it was too late, and since I didn't realize it I staled a second time.

I haven't even looked at the most recent turn file, I don't even know my current position. But I will try to pick it up. However, there may be some sense in grabbing a sub for me. Unfortunately I can't really help with that.

Alternatively my situation should improve in a few days. But I don't know exactly how long.

[mattyburn7]

Cheers Mate and Congrats!! We had a similar situation with our twins 4 years ago. My vote is either put game on hold until you are ready or get a sub...whichever you choose. The moment is too important for you to worry about the game. Of course I'm the new guy. But just my 2 cents.

[Groundworm]

I agree with mattyburn7. You've been a good player and very reliable with turns, and you're definitely welcome to continue in the game if you wish. Unless there are objections, I'm happy to delay the game for a few days if you think that will help. I hesitate to delay for more than 4 or 5 days, though, for fear that the game will lose momentum; I've seen that happen before. If you think you'll need longer than that, it may be best for me to look for a sub.

Or, if you think subbing out would be best, that's also fine.

Whatever you prefer- these are definitely extenuating circumstances, but all for the best.

No need to apologize for the stales (it's as much my fault for not noticing), and I hope your son does well.

Let me know what you'd like me to do.

[Groundworm]

I've postponed the turn 24 hours, as I still haven't heard back (understandably) from snacktime. If I don't hear back from him after that, I'll start reluctantly looking for another sub.

[Snacktime]

Hey thanks guys. The great news is our son is coming home tomorrow from the hospital, all looks good. So I should be okay from here. I also sent in the current turn.

Cheers and thanks again.

[Groundworm]

I've extended the turn by 12 hours because Arcoscephale, who staled last turn, still hasn't submitted this one. He also hasn't logged onto the forums in 4 days.

Whollaborg, are you still with us?

[Immaculate]

I'll be away from Sunday afternoon until Wednesday, can i get an extension for that time?