Salvete omnes!

Congratulations to mi amice, C. Aquillius Rota, et amica mea Maxima Valeria Messallina! Congrats also to amica V. Rutilia Enodiaria and to all others who are continuing in their provinces!

Vivat Res Publica nostra prosperrime!

Julia

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "mcorvvs" <mcorvvs@...> wrote:
>
> Tribunus Plebis Marcus Octavius Corvus Quiritibus S.P.D.
>
> Citizens of Nova Roma,
>
> Here is the Tribunician report of the Senate session of February 25 –
> March 06, 2763.
> The votes have been tallied and the results are as follows:
>
> Formal debate ended at 24.00 hrs. CET pr. Kal. Mar. (28th of February)
> 2763.
> Voting began at 06.00 hrs. CET on a.d. V Non. Mar.(Wednesday 3rd of March) 2763 and was concluded at 16.00 hours CET on pr. Non. Mar.(Saturday 6th of March) 2763.
> The following XXV Senators cast their votes on time. They are referred to by their initials which are listed in alphabetical order (with the
> exception of the presiding magistrate who will be listed first):
> *KFBQ: K. Fabius Buteo Quintilianus, Presiding Magistrate
>
> *ATS: A. Tullia Scholastica
> *CCS: C. Curius Saturninus
> *CEC: C. Equitius Cato
> *CFD: C. Flavius Diocletianus
> *CnEM: Cn. Equitius Marinus
> *CVP: C. Vipsanius Agrippa
> *DIPI: Dec. Iunius Palladius Invictus
> *EmCF: Em. Curia Finnica
> *EqIL: Equestria Iunia Laeca
> *KFBM: K. Fabius Buteo Modianus
> *LCSF: L. Cornelius Sulla Felix
> *MAM: M. Arminius Maior
> *MCC: M. Curiatius Complutensis
> *MHM: M. Hortensia Maior
> *MIP: M. Iulius Perusianus
> *MIS: M. Iulius Severus
> *MLA: M. Lucretius Agricola
> *MMPH: M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus
> *PMA: P. Memmius Albucius
> *QFM: Q. Fabius Maximus
> *QSP: Q. Suetonius Paulinus
> *TiGP.: Ti. Galerius Paulinus
> *TIS: T. Iulius Sabinus
>
> The following Senator (I) voted by proxy:
> *MMA: M. Minucius Audens (Proxy vote delivered by Dec. Iunius Palladius
> Invictus)
>
> The following Senatores (VI) did not vote:
>
> *ArnMA: Arn. Moravia Aurelia
> *CMM: C. Marius Merullus
> *CnIC: Cn. Iulius Caesar
> *FlGA: Fl. Galerius Aurelianus
> *FrAC: Fr. Apulus Caesar
> *PUS: P. Ullerius Stephanus Venator
> ____________ _________ _________ _________ __
>
> "VTI ROGAS" indicates a vote in favor of an item,
> "ANTIQVO" is a vote against,
> "ABSTINEO" is an open abstention.
> ____________ _________ _________ _________ ___
>
> ITEM I
> Appointment of Governors
>
> Full list of candidates was prepared by Consul Quintilianus and corrected by Consul Albucius.
> Present Governors who have not sent any report in, that the Consuls have been able to find, are not prolonged at this meeting, but may be prolonged at the next Senate meeting if they send in a report in on time.
>
> All decisions were made with a majority of Uti Rogas votes.
>
> I. America Austroccidentalis - new candidate for Legatus pro praetor
> Q.Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus
>
> UTI ROGAS: 21
> ANTIQUO: 3
> ABSTINEO: 1
>
> APPOINTED: America Austroccidentalis Legatus pro praetore Q.Caecilius
> Metellus Pius Postumianus
>
> ************ ***
>
> II. America Austrorientalis - as new Legatus pro praetore C. Aquillius
> Rota
>
> UTI ROGAS: 25
> ANTIQUO: 0
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> APPOINTED: America Austrorientalis Legatus pro praetore C. Aquillius Rota
>
> ************ ********
>
> III America Boreoccidentalis - as new Legata pro praetore V. Rutilia
> Enodiaria
>
> UTI ROGAS: 23
> ANTIQUO: 1
> ABSTINEO: 1
>
> APPOINTED: America Boreoccidentalis - as new Legata pro praetore V.
> Rutilia Enodiaria
>
> ***********
>
> IV America Medioccidentalis Superior - Legatus pro praetore C. Pompeius
> Marcellus
>
> UTI ROGAS: 24
> ANTIQUO: 1
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> APPOINTED: America Medioccidentalis Superior Legatus pro praetore C.
> Pompeius Marcellus
>
> ************ ***
>
> V Argentina - No candidate - (Legatus pro praetore D. Cassius Lupus, no
> report).
>
> ************ *****
>
> VI Asia Citerior - vacant
>
> ************ ***
>
> VII Asia Ulterior - Legatus pro praetore M. Lucretius Agricola
>
> UTI ROGAS: 24
> ANTIQUO: 1
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> APPOINTED: Asia Ulterior Legatus pro praetore M. Lucretius Agricola
>
> ************ *******
>
> VIII Australia - vacant
>
> ************ ***
>
> IX Brasilia - No candidate - (Legatus pro praetore T. Arminius Genialis,
> no report).
>
> ********
>
> X Britannia - vacant
>
> ************ *******
>
> XI California - two candidates:
>
> A. present Proconsul Q. Fabius Maximus
>
> UTI ROGAS: 9
> ANTIQUO: 8
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> B. Maxima Valeria Messallina, Sacerdos Vestalis
>
> UTI ROGAS: 16
> ANTIQUO: 1
> ABSTINEO: 4
>
> Maxima Valeria Messallina is appointed Legata pro praetore with 16 votes
> against 9 votes for Q. Fabius Maximus
>
> APPOINTED: California Legata pro praetore Maxima Valeria Messallina
>
> ************
>
> XII Canada Citerior - Legatus pro praetore T. Annaeus Regulus
>
> UTI ROGAS: 25
> ANTIQUO: 0
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> APPOINTED: Canada Citerior Legatus pro praetore T. Annaeus Regulus
>
> ***********
>
> XIII Canada Ulterior - Legatus pro praetore Cn. Iulius Caesar
>
> UTI ROGAS: 24
> ANTIQUO: 0
> ABSTINEO: 1
>
> APPOINTED: Canada Ulterior Legatus pro praetore Cn. Iulius Caesar
>
> ************ *****
>
> XIV Dacia - Proconsul T. Iulius Sabinus
>
> UTI ROGAS: 25
> ANTIQUO: 0
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> APPOINTED: Dacia Proconsul T. Iulius Sabinus
>
> ************ ****
>
> XV Gallia - Consul P. Memmius Albucius
>
> UTI ROGAS: 24
> ANTIQUO: 0
> ABSTINEO: 1
>
> APPOINTED: Gallia Consul P. Memmius Albucius
>
> ***********
>
> XVI Germania - Legatus pro praetore T. Flavius Aquila
>
> UTI ROGAS: 25
> ANTIQUO: 0
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> APPOINTED: Germania Legatus pro praetore T. Flavius Aquila
>
> ************ *****
>
> XVII Hibernia - vacant
>
> ************ ******
>
> XVIII Hispania - Proconsul M. Curiatius Complutensis
>
> UTI ROGAS: 22
> ANTIQUO: 1
> ABSTINEO: 2
>
> APPOINTED: Hispania Proconsul M. Curiatius Complutensis
>
> **********
>
> XIX Italia - as new Praefectus Italiae Publius Anneus Constantinus
> Placidus
>
> UTI ROGAS: 25
> ANTIQUO: 0
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> APPOINTED: Praefectus Italiae Publius Anneus Constantinus Placidus
>
> ************ ***
>
> XX Lacus Magni - Legatus pro praetore vacant
>
> ************
>
> XXI Mediatlantica - Proconsul Ti. Galerius Paulinus
>
> UTI ROGAS: 23
> ANTIQUO: 0
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> APPOINTED: Mediatlantica Proconsul Ti. Galerius Paulinus
>
> *********
>
> XXII Mexico - Proconsul M. Iulius Severus
>
> UTI ROGAS: 23
> ANTIQUO: 1
> ABSTINEO: 1
>
> APPOINTED: Mexico Proconsul M. Iulius Severus
>
> ***********
>
> XXIII Nova Britannia – Proconsul M. Minucius Audens
>
> UTI ROGAS: 25
> ANTIQUO: 0
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> APPOINTED: Nova Britannia Proconsul M. Minucius Audens
>
> ************ *
>
> XXIV Pannonia - Legatus pro praetore Cn. Cornelius Lentulus
>
> UTI ROGAS: 25
> ANTIQUO: 0
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> APPOINTED: Pannonia Legatus pro praetore Cn. Cornelius Lentulus
>
> **********
>
> XXV Sarmatia - as new Legatus pro praetore C. Antonius Costa
>
> UTI ROGAS: 25
> ANTIQUO: 0
> ABSTINEO: 0
>
> APPOINTED: Sarmatia Legatus pro praetore C. Antonius Costa
>
> ************ *
>
> XVI Thule - Legatus pro praetore C. Curius Saturninus
>
> UTI ROGAS: 22
> ANTIQUO: 1
> ABSTINEO: 2
>
> APPOINTED: Thule - Legatus pro praetore C. Curius Saturninus
>
> ************ *****
>
> XXVII Venedia - vacant
>
> ************ *
> ____________ _________ _________ _________ ___
>
> ITEM II
> Decision that from now on each advise in the Senate will be published
> as a separate Senatus Consultum to make it easier to look for previous
> advises. Further, from now on a project to organize old advises as
> separate Senateus Consultum will be set by the Consuls. All our SC
> should, in the end, be searchable.
>
> Uti rogas: 24
> Antiquo: 0
> Abstineo: 1
> The result of the voting is Item II PASSED
>
> (Senator M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus did not send in a vote on Item II and his vote was counted as an ABSTINEO.)
>
> ____________ _________ _________ _________ ______
>
> Tribuni:
>
> M. Octavius Corvus (reporting)
> Maxima Valeria Messallina
> C. Curius Saturnius
> C. Petronius Dexter
> C. Aquilius Rota
>
> I thank Consul Quintilianus for help in my work. Special thanks for my
> colleague Maxima Valeria Messallina for advice and help while preparing my first report.
>
> Valete bene in pace Deorum,
>
> M. Octavius Corvus
> Tribunus Plebis
>

Salve again Julia!

Sure! I appreciate the invite, will have to do something that doesn't
interupt the consistency and the flow of the current writing..

Vale,
Aeternia

On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 12:44 PM, luciaiuliaaquila
<dis_pensible@...>wrote:

>
>
> Salve again Aeternia!
>
> Btw deel free to join in the festivities as all are welcome to play!
>
> Vale,
>
> Julia
>
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "luciaiuliaaquila" <dis_pensible@...> wrote:
> >
> > Salve Aeternia!
> >
> > >>>>I do see different writing styles.
> >
> > Races 1 - 3 were a joint writing effort of two authors, Race 4 and the
> two semi-finals were the writing effort of one of the two original authors
> as the other author had many other very important duties so the ludi could
> continue:)
> >
> > Vale,
> >
> > Julia
> >
> > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com>, Jennifer
> Harris <cyannerose@> wrote:
> > >
> > > <<<way way snipped>>>>
> > >
> > > Salvete,
> > >
> > >
> > > Not that I'm not saying the dialogue hasn't been intriguing and I do
> > > apologize for interupting.. But I must inquire as to who/whom is
> writing
> > > this? Since I do see different writing styles.
> > >
> > > Vale,
> > > Aeternia
>
>
>

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Salve!

>I love ghost writing

Shades? What shades? I had thought I had banished them a short time ago!

>I'm just dismayed that Team Blue wasn't as victorious as we
> hoped.

Ah but remember spes oritur aeternum! If not a drive to hope springs might be a refreshing way to cool off:)

Now who do you think the "tall man " is?

Vale,

Julia

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Jennifer Harris <cyannerose@...> wrote:
>
> Salve Julia!
>
>
> What an original idea! I love ghost writing, such a cool concept when
> everyone is in sync wouldn't you agree? I have really enjoyed the
> Reporting,I'm just dismayed that Team Blue wasn't as victorious as we
> hoped. Oh well it's all in the spirit of good fun and friendly competition.
>
>
> *smiles sweetly at Magistra Scholastica*
>
> Good thing I always keep a lint brush handy :)
>
> Vale,
> Aeternia
>
> On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 12:37 PM, luciaiuliaaquila
> <dis_pensible@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Salve Aeternia!
> >
> >
> > >>>>I do see different writing styles.
> >
> > Races 1 - 3 were a joint writing effort of two authors, Race 4 and the two
> > semi-finals were the writing effort of one of the two original authors as
> > the other author had many other very important duties so the ludi could
> > continue:)
> >
> > Vale,
> >
> > Julia
> >
> >
> > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com>, Jennifer
> > Harris <cyannerose@> wrote:
> > >
> > > <<<way way snipped>>>>
> > >
> > > Salvete,
> > >
> > >
> > > Not that I'm not saying the dialogue hasn't been intriguing and I do
> > > apologize for interupting.. But I must inquire as to who/whom is writing
> > > this? Since I do see different writing styles.
> > >
> > > Vale,
> > > Aeternia
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Salve!

LOL! I'm only 5'4" so I consider everyone taller than me.. My first
thought was that the "tall man" is Consul Albucius but that didn't make
sense he can't be two places at once.. So at this time I'm even stumped,
looking forward to the next clue though..





On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM, luciaiuliaaquila
<dis_pensible@...>wrote:

>
>
> Salve!
>
> >I love ghost writing
>
> Shades? What shades? I had thought I had banished them a short time ago!
>
>
> >I'm just dismayed that Team Blue wasn't as victorious as we
> > hoped.
>
> Ah but remember spes oritur aeternum! If not a drive to hope springs might
> be a refreshing way to cool off:)
>
> Now who do you think the "tall man " is?
>
>
> Vale,
>
> Julia
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com>, Jennifer
> Harris <cyannerose@...> wrote:
> >
> > Salve Julia!
> >
> >
> > What an original idea! I love ghost writing, such a cool concept when
> > everyone is in sync wouldn't you agree? I have really enjoyed the
> > Reporting,I'm just dismayed that Team Blue wasn't as victorious as we
> > hoped. Oh well it's all in the spirit of good fun and friendly
> competition.
> >
> >
> > *smiles sweetly at Magistra Scholastica*
> >
> > Good thing I always keep a lint brush handy :)
> >
> > Vale,
> > Aeternia
> >
> > On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 12:37 PM, luciaiuliaaquila
> > <dis_pensible@...>wrote:
>
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > Salve Aeternia!
> > >
> > >
> > > >>>>I do see different writing styles.
> > >
> > > Races 1 - 3 were a joint writing effort of two authors, Race 4 and the
> two
> > > semi-finals were the writing effort of one of the two original authors
> as
> > > the other author had many other very important duties so the ludi could
> > > continue:)
> > >
> > > Vale,
> > >
> > > Julia
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com><Nova-Roma%
> 40yahoogroups.com>, Jennifer
>
> > > Harris <cyannerose@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > <<<way way snipped>>>>
> > > >
> > > > Salvete,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Not that I'm not saying the dialogue hasn't been intriguing and I do
> > > > apologize for interupting.. But I must inquire as to who/whom is
> writing
> > > > this? Since I do see different writing styles.
> > > >
> > > > Vale,
> > > > Aeternia
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Salvete!
I am replying to several here, trying to catch up:)

> into its place. With them stands Consul P. Albucius, Est filius albae
> gallinae, patronus of the Albata.
>
> ATS: Est autem vir potentissimus...
>
>LLP: Distributing compliments? I didn't know that "son of the white hen" was

such an old expression. I thought it was just used in my mother's youth.

LIA – phew I am glad it was a compliment, I was afraid it might not have been!

>JULIA: Yes they are pushing kittens *laughs good naturedly and Messalina looks up

smiles at them, pleased they noticed the NR kittens*>>

>MVM -Yep, Diana, Tullia and Palatina are in the kitty stroller with the pink ribbon

on it and Felix, Numa and Caelius are in the other kitty stroller with the blue
ribbon on it. :)

>JULIA: *waves to Messalina, chuckles* Let's hope the little rascals don't

escape>>

>MVM - Not today. I brought their catnip toys, so they will be happily occuppied. :)

LIA: thanks to the Gods for that! There was enough excitement!

> > > "Venetorum vexillum!Velocissimi Veneti Vindent!
>
> > > ATS: ??? Vendent?
>
> CPD: Vincent.

LIA: I am not taking the blame for this!

> > > ATS: ??? Vendent?
>PMA: Praeter fortasse unum sive duo, non emo.

Dura victis tempora. ;-)

>(crocodilus lacrimas non tenet)

LIA: I will not be foiled! But my fingers are beginning to ache going through all the Latin books and dictionaries! Somehow I feel like I have homework.

> Q. Servilius Priscus¹ Volcanus is in lane 2, his driver is Merddyn
>
> ATS: Quid? Quale nomen est hoc? Audivine recté? Merd...? Roman
> cognomina are often anything but complimentary, but this is going WAY too
> far.
> FANNIUS (ridens)...cac...<Magistra claps her hand over his mouth>

LIA: Magistra! *ridens* (which is plural, correct? And risum is singular?) and to explain what kind of name this is:

>LLP: That's why the first author who wrote down Merddyn's legend changed his

name into "Merlinus". Let's face it: "magus Merdinus" would't have the same
appeal ...

> >>> JULIA: The Venetae are shouting a repetitive cheer "Emrys, Emrys dux noster ex â€"si non potest ille, nemo potest!" â€" even the Chief Vestal and her priestesses are joining in!<<<
>DEX<<- Yes, we trully are a team! Go Blues! Go Blues! Go Blues!>>
>MVM Yep, we are! GO BLUES!!! *waves sea blue super fuzzy pom-poms*

LIA: Great visual *laughs*

>JULIA: More shouts as Emrys stands and raise both arms to signal he is ok!>>

>MVM: Yep, he's on tough Celt.

Wow, that's the fourth chariot to go, but no matter. There's time before the
next Ludi to have a new one made!

LIA: Hmmm I shall look forward to next year's chariot! Btw could we enter into negotiations regarding Emrys?

>DEX<<- Booooohhh! Down White Wind! Down Hermane! I saw all! He had his wheels reinforced! He searched the contact of his left wheel with the right wheel of Windchaser! Boooooohh!>>
>MVM - Why the big stinker! Reinforced wheels, indeed! Just for that I'm ordering the extra-strength Gorilla glue!

LIA: I can feel Caeca's smile from here. (wherever that might be)

>DEX<<- Do not worry, I will be your avenger on the finals!>>
>MVM -Go get 'em, Dex!

LIA: Dexter the Avenger!!!

>JULIA:<<Qualifying for the final race are Consul Albucius', Luxogenes and Drunas for

the Venetae, Maria Caeca's White Wind for the Alabatae and Petronius Dexter's
Incitatus for the Venetae!>>

>MVM - Congratulations, Dexter! YAY!!

VENETA - VENI VIDI VICI!!! GO BLUES!

>MVMCongratulations, too, to Maria Caeca on her victory.

(Better order a third glue can! LOL)

LIA: Congratulations to both!

>DEX<<- My house on the Viminal Hill is open for a buffet! All come in and have drink and munchies!>>
>MVM - I'll bring chocolates! :)

LIA: and a great time was had by all!

Valete

Julia

P.S. Are we confused yet?

>

Salve,

No clues just guesses, but maybe he is nemo and needs a name.
Oops - I think I just had a blonde moment:)

At this point it appears Fannius cannot be found so there are some candidates in line (sorry I can't reveal that) should he not make it back in time...

Vale,

Julia

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, Jennifer Harris <cyannerose@...> wrote:
>
> Salve!
>
> LOL! I'm only 5'4" so I consider everyone taller than me.. My first
> thought was that the "tall man" is Consul Albucius but that didn't make
> sense he can't be two places at once.. So at this time I'm even stumped,
> looking forward to the next clue though..
>
>
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM, luciaiuliaaquila
> <dis_pensible@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Salve!
> >
> > >I love ghost writing
> >
> > Shades? What shades? I had thought I had banished them a short time ago!
> >
> >
> > >I'm just dismayed that Team Blue wasn't as victorious as we
> > > hoped.
> >
> > Ah but remember spes oritur aeternum! If not a drive to hope springs might
> > be a refreshing way to cool off:)
> >
> > Now who do you think the "tall man " is?
> >
> >
> > Vale,
> >
> > Julia
> >
> > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com>, Jennifer
> > Harris <cyannerose@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Salve Julia!
> > >
> > >
> > > What an original idea! I love ghost writing, such a cool concept when
> > > everyone is in sync wouldn't you agree? I have really enjoyed the
> > > Reporting,I'm just dismayed that Team Blue wasn't as victorious as we
> > > hoped. Oh well it's all in the spirit of good fun and friendly
> > competition.
> > >
> > >
> > > *smiles sweetly at Magistra Scholastica*
> > >
> > > Good thing I always keep a lint brush handy :)
> > >
> > > Vale,
> > > Aeternia
> > >
> > > On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 12:37 PM, luciaiuliaaquila
> > > <dis_pensible@>wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Salve Aeternia!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > >>>>I do see different writing styles.
> > > >
> > > > Races 1 - 3 were a joint writing effort of two authors, Race 4 and the
> > two
> > > > semi-finals were the writing effort of one of the two original authors
> > as
> > > > the other author had many other very important duties so the ludi could
> > > > continue:)
> > > >
> > > > Vale,
> > > >
> > > > Julia
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com><Nova-Roma%
> > 40yahoogroups.com>, Jennifer
> >
> > > > Harris <cyannerose@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > <<<way way snipped>>>>
> > > > >
> > > > > Salvete,
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Not that I'm not saying the dialogue hasn't been intriguing and I do
> > > > > apologize for interupting.. But I must inquire as to who/whom is
> > writing
> > > > > this? Since I do see different writing styles.
> > > > >
> > > > > Vale,
> > > > > Aeternia
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C. Petronius Valeriae Messallinae s.p.d.,

> Well I wouldn't go back to live there permanently.

You are right, it would not be possible. It even would be a terrible penalty. Nor our mind neither our body could survive to a such experience.

> I would travel back in time to see Rome at certain times, so I could witness certain historical events. I also could take note of things that interest me and how certain things were done.

A kind of tourism travel, what? Yes, because of the curiosity and love we have for this period. Me too, I would like see the battle of Alesia in which Caesar definitively won against all the Gauls. Vercingetorix surrendered his weapons to the feet of Caesar... a great and emotional painting!

And by this travel, I would know where trully is the battlefield of Alesia. In France, we have a strong controverse between official site, since Napoleon III, and a site more realistic in the Jura. The problem is that the official site is based on the similarity of town names ancient Alesia with modern Alise sainte Reine, but for a military focus this site would be a strategic aberration. And we know that all modern town names are not their Gaulish names.

> Perhaps meet certain people and have a talk with them. Of course, I would go back able to speak perfect Latin and definitely as a rich person so I could do what I wanted.

Yes, of course. Speaking Latin and being a rich person you could have a more interesting time travel. But, to find now sestertii and denarii of the Roman Republic, to be a rich person, is not so easy nor so cheap. :o)

> Being a woman, I would need an escort - that's why I would drag you along with me. LOL And Cordus, too.

I do not know for Cordus, but I would be more efficient as interpreter than as bodyguard.

> Then, I would hightail it back home, but it would be fun to go back and see how it was. At least, to me it would be.

Perhaps it could not be as fantastic as you imagine. When in the movies is shown a very large via sacra by which parad legionaries on ranks by eight leaded by their general... but, in reality the via sacra entering the Forum Romanum is very very narrow. I remember a friend of mine, when I visited the Forum with her, saying with disappointment: "That! it is the via sacra?".

> Oh yeah, and I would take a camera with me but maybe one of those secret cameras used by spys so no one would notice I was taking video of everthing. LOL

No matter, Romans did not know what are cameras nor manifeste nor secret. You just say them it is a divine tool for your belief or a memorial to the past and they will respect it. In Latin camera mostly meant vault, room, chamber.:o)

Optime vale.

C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
A. d. VIII Idus Martias P. Memmio K. Fabio II coss.

Salve Magistra mea,
CAECA :> * Ubi est bubula?

ATS: fortasse apud McDonald. Vel Arby. ;-)))

LIA: too funny:)

ATS: Eratne taurobolium?

LIA: Ok I am in a rush here so either you asked if it was bull or the muses of thrace *risum et ridens*
I'll let Caeca tackle that one – btw has anyone been watching Spartacus? Its on demand – and I think it is contributing to my spring fever…

> CAECA: *tears of laughter rolling down her face* Do you hear that?
> The mime is chanting - " duo, quattor, sex, octo – cui multum tribuimas" (two
> four six eight, who do we appreciate!)
> Eheu!!!! He is being chased away but the crowd is going crazy waving their
> flags and cheering - he is pouring some manner of drink over himself and
> shouting "Minutus cantorum, minutus balorum, minutus carborata descendum
> pantorum." (A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down the pants)

> ATS: Putavi Romanos subligacula gerere, et interdum bracas, non pantos...
> ;-)

LIA: He forgot his subligaculum – he was not wearing one, nor the "occasional" trousers – ita vero non pantos!

> JULIA: Now what! Sulla and Cato fighting over the same seat! It appears Sulla
> wants to sit by all of Cato's uxores!
>
> ATS: What about Cato¹s horse? He used to have one in his
> residence...uxores? Quid? QVID? Estne Muslimus factus? Eis quattuor uxores
> habere licet.

LIA: refer to message # 74197 for an explanation *chuckles*

>JULIA: Oh and here comes my notorious cousin Iulius Caesar who appears to be entering
> some sort of negotiation with the two Senators – "blatero, blatererare, iaddo,
> iaddere, iaddedi, iadditum"
>
> ATS: Sounds normal for the curia...
>
> JULIA: Ah finally A. Tullia Scholastica intercedes - threatening with what looks like
> a length of reed and they are all seated – with Caesar between them!
>
> ATS: Well, I had to borrow a nightstick from one of my relatives to keep
> these guys under control. In any case, I carry my pugio discreetly concealed
> under my palla. One never knows when one of the students might get upset
> about an exam grade, or about being bounced from Sermó because he or she
> missed the due date for homework...this year¹s crop of Sermo II students has
> to be subjected to electric cattle prodding to get them to do anything.
>
>
> Thank you to our beloved Magistra!
>
> ATS: Flocci est.

LIA: Cattle prod, eh? The final race is yet to be run so this is a warning to all… keep it up – the "shade" may just incorporate it into the final commentary… er report.…

Vale, amica mea,

Julia

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "A. Tullia Scholastica" <fororom@...> wrote:
>
> >
> > A. Tullia Scholastica praeconibus electissimis quiritibus, sociis,
> > peregrinisque bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
> >
> >
> >
> > CAECA: Salvete and a glorious good morning to all this first day of the
> > semi-finals! For those of you just joining the races, I am C.Maria Caeca and
> > my co-broadcaster is L. Iulia Aquila. It is a cool crisp morning due to the
> > extraordinary cool night we had! I see that the track has been wet down, which
> > will make it easier for Julia and I to see the action on the track! Hopefully
> > we may be able to interview some of patrons, officials and drivers as well –
> > although everything has been so fast paced we may not get to it. The circus is
> > packed, but then I expected it to be beyond capacity for the semi-finals! The
> > crowd is buzzing! Shouts of supports for their factions fill the air!
> >
> > JULIA: I am so glad you are back with us today Caeca, pulchra es, and
> > congratulations on your fortuitous win yesterday: an augerae appeared in the
> > night sky in the late evening to celebrate your win!
> >
> > ATS: Fortasse auriga...fortasse augurium...
> >
> > How fortuitous!
> > Ah – the plaustra comes into view, the carts that will carry the images of
> > Gods, readying to join the Pompa.
> > Is that our Pontifex Maximas with his attendants making final touches to his
> > ceremonial Togata? I believe it is but with so many around him it is hard to
> > tell.
> > Everyone seems to be dressed in their finest, either the colors to which they
> > are loyal or fine exquisite cloth of brilliant hues that appear to have been
> > blessed by the Gods! Strands of Sol's gold and Luna's silver weaved into the
> > clothing to make them sparkle! It is as if Minerva herself inspired the
> > weavers to their fullest potential
> > I see that the esteemed Marinus and his family are entering the Senate box;
> > the other magistrates as well are entering the pulvinar, their special
> > skybox...
> >
> > CAECA: Look Julia there's your child, M. Iulius Aquila sitting next to Marinus
> > as his guest – and the both are deep in discussion! He was easy to spot
> > earlier- a towering 6'6", sandy haired with blues eyes – it is no wonder he
> > was surrounded by lovely maidens. I understand the young man is already a
> > studied orator with a commanding voice and a healthy charm that he no doubt
> > got from you and his dear transitioned father.
> >
> > JULIA:*nods with a lowering of the chin and a mother's smile, stands *
> > The pompa begins!
> > The procession is incredibly beautiful, as usual bearing exquisitely robed
> > statues of the Gods who made Rome, sculpted by the most elite of sculptors in
> > laudable tribute to the Deities they portray!
> >
> > CAECA: Yes, and more litters, tensae, follow behind carrying even more
> > impressive representations of the Gods! Consul Albucius and Pontifex Maximus
> > M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus honor the deities with a sacrifice of incense
> > and a libation as each impressive sculpture is lifted into its place.
> > The honor of presiding over today's Ludi is amiably granted by Aedile Curile
> > P. Annaeus Placidus who now stands close by our Consul and the Pontifex
> > Maximus.
> >
> > JULIA: It is a breathtaking sight, all those mysterious roses and other exotic
> > flowers of various colors arranged throughout the circus Over there! Consul K.
> > Fabius Buteo Quintilianus and my cousin M. Iulius Severus join Marinus' party
> > – no doubt the Consul and Severus are responsible for the lovely flowers and
> > sprays of petals that are flung high over the crowds! No doubt again Severus
> > will be sending lovely youths to adorn us also.
> >
> > CAECA: And here they come bearing gifts, what a delight! And they are setting
> > up a buffet of polenta, all kinds of breads, cheeses, those wonderful
> > sausages from Rota, fruits, salmon with garum
> > * Ubi est bubula?
>
> ATS: fortasse apud McDonald. Vel Arby. ;-))) Eratne
> taurobolium?
>
> > And Wine! Falernian! *takes a fine goblet of Falernian from the server boy*
> >
> > JULIA: A wonderful spread to be sure! I shall stick to the fruited water for
> > now, I may take a sip of Falernian in honor of the victor but my taste in wine
> > has always been a bit immature – I prefer Mulsum - that too has been so
> > graciously provided for us also. We are not to be wanting in the celebration
> > at all!
> > I believe we are about to get underway
> >
> > CAECA: Oh MY! Look at that! Beyond the uplifting inspiration music following
> > the procession what is that?
> > The procession has dispersed to a well deserved round of cheering but there
> > seems to be another surprise for all of us.
> > Are the crowds are laughing?
> > A mime driving a cart turned into a white, red, blue and green makeshift
> > chariot pulled by asses! The crowds are making all sorts of noises even ducks,
> > mules and dogs!
> > Julia can you see what is written on the side of that contraption?
> >
> > JULIA: *leans over the edge of the broadcast box* It appears to read: Sona si
> > latine loqueris (Honk if you speak Latin) *laughs – a lot * and so the
> > earsplitting noise!
> >
> > CAECA: *laughing* The mime is waving many colored flags and dancing in a very
> > feminine way, his tunica almost too short... oops! *blushes, as the crowd
> > roars*
> >
> > ATS: fortasse est Graecus; in comoediis, khitones semper sunt breviores
> > quam decent.
> >
> > JULIA: *leans in closer to get a better look, a smile of pleasure upon her
> > face* Lapsum vestitus passi sumus! (We had a wardrobe malfunction)
> > Multas gratias mimus!
> >
> > CAECA: *tears of laughter rolling down her face* Do you hear that?
> > The mime is chanting - " duo, quattor, sex, octo – cui multum tribuimas" (two
> > four six eight, who do we appreciate!)
> > Eheu!!!! He is being chased away but the crowd is going crazy waving their
> > flags and cheering - he is pouring some manner of drink over himself and
> > shouting "Minutus cantorum, minutus balorum, minutus carborata descendum
> > pantorum." (A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down the pants)
> >
> > ATS: Putavi Romanos subligacula gerere, et interdum bracas, non pantos...
> > ;-)
> >
> > Oh how funny!!!!! *dabs at her eyes with a piece of pale yellow silk* You
> > might be careful yourself that Iuppiter will not take his wrath for that
> > display – your pale golden silk garment might disappear before everyone's eyes
> > should it shower – be careful leaning over the box also that neckline is quite
> > deep... an exquisite choice btw Domina.
> >
> > JULIA: *composing herself, smiles at Caeca* I see that even those in the
> > pulvinar are enjoying the comedy. I notice Palladius and Censor C. Fabius
> > Buteo Modianus have taken their seats beside Consul Quintilianus and my cousin
> > Censor T. Iulius Sabinus Sabinus who is splendid in a purple and gold toga
> > picta.
> > The agitatores for the first race of the semifinal are finishing with their
> > preparations, attending to last minute tasks. The chariots are gleaming, the
> > agitatores are clean and impressive, Nervia is radiantly gorgeous, wonder if
> > she will use her beauty as strategy - but she is seriously competitive! They
> > are personally following up and rechecking their harnesses, chariots and
> > wheels – and soothing excited steeds to make them conserve their energy!
> >
> > CAECA: The parade of the chariots around the Circus Maximus is beginning; they
> > are very relaxed this day, as if they are preening for the masses, even the
> > Venetae are excited although they have no aurigae in this race!
> > Oh look Julia! Your friend Petronius Dexter is waving, he is high up in the
> > stands in his impeccable blue pallium over a blue tunic he makes no attempt to
> > hide today!
> >
> > ATS: I¹m sure he looks quite elegant...he¹s a good-looking guy.
> >
> > JULIA: *nods her head down towards Dexter, her eyes twinkling merriment*
> >
> > CAECA: In lane 1 we have the Consul's Luxogenes driven by Eporicus who will
> > use his exacting skill all the while maintaining that steady pace with final
> > dash that won the first Quarterfinal for the Albatae. His steeds are
> > magnificent, as the all have been. Lane 2 will see the Russata entry – M.
> > Arminius Maior's Rubidea manned by the handsome and accomplished Febronius, a
> > consistant driver who is not apt to take many chances as he did in the first
> > quarterfinals, but this being a semi final he may be more aggressive.
> >
> > JULIA: Now what! Sulla and Cato fighting over the same seat! It appears Sulla
> > wants to sit by all of Cato's uxores!
> >
> > ATS: What about Cato¹s horse? He used to have one in his
> > residence...uxores? Quid? QVID? Estne Muslimus factus? Eis quattuor uxores
> > habere licet.
> >
> > Oh and here comes my notorious cousin Iulius Caesar who appears to be entering
> > some sort of negotiation with the two Senators – "blatero, blatererare, iaddo,
> > iaddere, iaddedi, iadditum"
> >
> > ATS: Sounds normal for the curia...
> >
> > Ah finally A. Tullia Scholastica intercedes - threatening with what looks like
> > a length of reed and they are all seated – with Caesar between them!
> >
> > ATS: Well, I had to borrow a nightstick from one of my relatives to keep
> > these guys under control. In any case, I carry my pugio discreetly concealed
> > under my palla. One never knows when one of the students might get upset
> > about an exam grade, or about being bounced from Sermó because he or she
> > missed the due date for homework...this year¹s crop of Sermo II students has
> > to be subjected to electric cattle prodding to get them to do anything.
> >
> >
> > Thank you to our beloved Magistra!
> >
> > ATS: Flocci est.
> >
> > CAECA: *casts an amused look towards Julia* I believe all the Iulians are out
> > today quite large Gens
> >
> > JULIA: You have no idea, you stopped by last Saturnalia - we are certainly
> > living up to our Patron Goddess and begetting.*utters a silent prayer to
> > Venus*
> > Starting from lane 3 we have the gorgeous chariot Sunburst driven by the Celt
> > Ambicatos, a Praesina entry, owned by Q. Servilius Priscus. Winner of the
> > second quarterfinal, there is no doubt to question this driver's strategy – a
> > swift and exciting pace!
> >
> > CAECA: The second Albata entry in lane 4 is Drunas, Consul Albucius second
> > entry, driven by Nervia, she is dressed in a natural tunica and what appears
> > to be studded leather straps crisscrossing her chest and held at the waist
> > also solae that lace up to her knees – wonder if she will stick to her usual
> > strategy of a steady pace through to the finish, she looks more determined
> > than ever!
> >
> > JULIA: *casts twinkling eyes towards Caeca* Have those little birds been
> > singing in your ears again?
> >
> > CAECA: Cito emendationem quintam! (I'm taking the fifth)*a tiny smile flits
> > across her lips*
> >
> > ATS: What kind of fifth? ;-)
> >
> > JULIA: Well that is quite ahistorical Domina, quite.
> >
> > *they both laugh*
> >
> > CAECA: Everyone is hurrying to their seats with all sort of delicacies and
> > delights in their hands, The troika of chariots are completing their parade
> > lap and getting into position! *caught up in the excitement she stands and
> > shouts to the already cheering crowd*
> > ADESTNE QUISQUAM DE ROMA!!!?!!!
> >
> > ATS: Hmmm...fortasse melius, quisquam Romanus...
> >
> > *the crowd erupts into a wild joyful frenzy, the circus shakes beneath the
> > excitement – even the agitatores are amused!*
> >
> > JULIA *laughs melodically and moves to stand at the edge of the box when the
> > signum is heard, the trumpet blares and the chariots take their place*
> > The trumpet sounds!
> > Consul Albucius drops the mappa!
> > Missi sunt currus!
> > They're off!
> >
> > CAECA: There is no shortage of excitement for this race! The throng is a mass
> > of red, white and green flags!
> > This race pits formidable winners against each other!
> > Who will be the victor!
> >
> > JULIA: Coming out of the gate the drivers are in no hurry to push their steeds
> > too hard!
> > By Mars Spear! They are rounding the curve too close to each other!
> > Watch!
> > Watch the wheels send sparks into the air!
> > I cannot tell which wheel it is but I believe it is Rubidea's pressured by
> > Drunas!
> > The Russatae are in an uproar, a sea of red in the stands!
> > On the straightaway their pace has become leisurely to avert early overheating
> > and to conserve energy of the steeds- it is Rubidea and Drunas neck in neck in
> > first, followed by the Sunburst on their heels and Luxogenes following close
> > behind but seemingly in no hurry – and he is waving to the Consul!
> > The Albatae go wild! We have seen this before and it earned him a win!
> > As they go into the 2nd turn, sparks fly from the Rubidea and Drunas once
> > again, this time Nervia is scowling and shouting, maybe taunting Febronius!
> > It sounds like Nervia is shouting "Caro putrida es!"
> > Febronius is shouting back "Vere furis!" and is driving his horses into the
> > Drunas!
> > The Albatae are in an outcry and Russatae are in an uproar!
> > Both are losing ground as they go into the second straightaway entangled and
> > the Sunburst speeds into first with Luxogenes on his heels in second!
> >
> > CAECA: My, my, I am on my second glass of the Falernian, maybe I should switch
> > to the fruited water!
> >
> > ATS: Have you tried the posca? It¹s pretty good, too.
> >
> >
> > Into the 3rd turn it is green –Praesinae, white – Albatae/Luxogenes then
> > white- Albatae/Drunas and red – Russatae neck in neck.
> > The latter two disentangled but each nearly smash into the dolphin!
> > Drunas is hot in pursuit! Nervia's leathers match her steeds' tack - at the
> > swift speed they appear as one dangerous entity!
> > Nervia is speeding by Febronis so swiftly!
> > And what is that she is shouting?
> > A booming bravado "Verveces tui similes pro ientacuo mihi apposito sunt"!
> > (I have jerks like you for breakfast!)
> >
> > ATS: Well, vervécés aren¹t quite jerks, but I wouldn¹t attribute much
> > intelligence or much machismo to them...jentaculo...est littera l inter u et
> > o. appositi...
> >
> >
> > OH MY!
> >
> > JULIA: Well I will not repeat Febronius comeback *laughs knowingly* The two
> > were more than friendly last night at the party at the Ludus Albatus – in fact
> > those of us were watching the stars also got quite show of another kind until
> > they disappeared somewhere.
> > Nice strategy Nervia!
> > What in the name of great and mighty Athena is Nervia doing, she is now strong
> > arming the Sunburst! Ambicatos is losing his lead! Febronius lost ground but
> > finally re-gained control of the Rubidea which will surely require some
> > repairs after this race – and he has slipped back into last place. Eporicus
> > appears to be taking Luxogenes for a drive in the country, now in third place.
> > I can see that mischievous smile from here!
> > As the approach last turn it is white- Albatae/Drunas, with green –Praesinae
> > right beside her a nose behind – Ambicato is furiously shouting expletives at
> > her, and she is returning them! A blanket finish perhaps today? Then white –
> > Albatae/Luxogenes and a length behind is red – Russatae, recovered lost ground
> > and is in last place.
> >
> > CAECA: Something is happening as they make the last spina!
> > Luxogenes horses have taken to air and it is making a wide arc around the
> > battling Drunas and Sunburst! Luxogenes is in the lead!
> > The Albatae have their hero – they are going wild in the stands!
> > Can the Circus withstand the stomping earthquake! Drunas speeds towards
> > Luxogenes with stealthy determination, Drunas' steeds are white with froth but
> > their massive haunches propel them towards their target as the steeds are now
> > even with the front edge of the Luxogenes! The Sunburst has pulled up beside
> > Drunas, sheets of horse-sweat are flying into both their faces, a ½ nose
> > between them and the Rubidea has made a remarkable recovery as he is on the
> > heels of Sunburst but his horses appear taxed and unnerved
> >
> > JULIA: *leaps to her feet, bouncing a little and leaning over the edge waving
> > a perfumed multicolored silk cloth*
> > There! There! Luxogenes has pulled ahead by two lengths towards the finish!
> > His horses have barely broke a sweat!
> > Luxogenes is the winner! The Albatae are nearly uncontrollable, the Consul
> > walks in a lively step towards Eporicus!
> > In second place is Albatae/Drunas – thanks to her for a marvelous competition!
> > In third is Rubidea and last is the Sunburst. A great semi-final today! *turns
> > to the server boy* I'll take that Falernian now, si placet.
> >
> > CAECA: What a Race! Luxogenes and Drunas will proceed to the finals!
> >
> > JULIA: *raises her goblet to the skies* May the Gods smile on them! *lowers
> > the goblet to her rubied lips*
> >
> > CAECA: The grooms will be busy wiping that dusty lather from the magnificent
> > animals today and polishing the chariots for the next semi-final. Albatae's
> > agitatores will rest after having the sweat sponged from their sweat-drenched
> > bodies, change into dry tunicae.
> >
> > ATS: Anyone handy with some Corinthian perfume? Aventina probably has
> > some...
> >
> >
> > Look the towel vendor scurries from the waiting area as we speak – the servers
> > are taking them lemon-water. Ambicatos and Nervia are far from each other
> > after he congratulated her but neither look perturbed. Good sports. *raises
> > her own goblet of Falernian to the heavens for a toast to the Gods*
> >
> >
> >
> > JULIA: Come, Domina, let's go mingle and stretch our limbs. I want to observe
> > the steeds for the next semi-final. *lazily sweeping her eyelashes, her lips
> > curled into a secretive smile* The agitatores as well and of course our amící.
> >
> > Narratio resumetur.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Valete!
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Salve Petroni,

> JULIA: Oh but I must speak of C. Petronius Dexter's Incitatus, the other

Venetae entry driven by Stola –

>DEX:- His name is Stolo and this is a man, he does not wear a stola. :o)

LIA: Oops on the name just a slip of an a (more accurately the Latin auto correct), but a little bird told me that in private he sometimes likes to engage in alternative dress :) *sigh* Hermanus name have been changed to Hermosa via auto correct was caught in time at least

> an interesting story there, born by the Aegean seal orphaned at 10 then raised

by a maiden aunt in Brittania,

>DEX:- Yes, a poor little boy... but his aunt was very funny and cool. One day I will

say two words on her.

LIA: JULIA really needs to hire a proofreader – in this version poor Stolo was born by an Aegean seal – it could have rolled over and crushed him but this is fortuitous for you! I do not think that could be blamed on auto correct but speeding fingers.

> JULIA: Oh by the Fates! Just feet from the finish line Windchaser's wheel

cracks more and White Wind is the victor!

>DEX- Booooohhh! Down White Wind! Down Hermane! I saw all! He had his wheels

reinforced! He searched the contact of his left wheel with the right weel of
Windchaser! Boooooohh!

LIA: Hmmm not too many trust Hermanus *evil grin*

> Maria Caeca's White Wind for the Alabatae and Petronius Dexter's Incitatus for

the Venetae!

>DEX: - Yes the one Venetus against three Albati. Remember, Romans, one was Horatius

against the three Curiatii Albani!

LIA: Maybe you should sing "we shall overcome?"

DEX>Gods give me the same sort!

LIA: somehow I doubt that, oops I am in such a hurry I thought you said "Gods give me the short sort."

DEX- My house on the Viminal Hill is open for a buffet! All come in and have drink
and munchies!

LIA: And a great time was had by all!

Vale amící,
Julia

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "petronius_dexter" <jfarnoud94@...> wrote:
>
> C. Petronius electissimae praeconi Juliae s.p.d.,
>
> > JULIA: Oh but I must speak of C. Petronius Dexter's Incitatus, the other Venetae entry driven by Stola –
>
> - His name is Stolo and this is a man, he does not wear a stola. :o)
>
> > an interesting story there, born by the Aegean seal orphaned at 10 then raised by a maiden aunt in Brittania,
>
> - Yes, a poor little boy... but his aunt was very funny and cool. One day I will say two words on her.
>
> > FAUSTUS FELIX: The Venetae are pounding their feet and getting hoarse from shouting as Incitatus easily takes the lead before heading into the second turn, a smart move,
>
> - Yes, Stolo is a great auriga.
>
> >> What a show! It's blue-Incitatus, green-Volcanus, white-White Wind and blue-Windchaser!<<
>
> - Go Blues! Go Blues! Venetorum vexillum! Velocissimi Veneti Vincent!
>
> > O! O! Oooooo Incitatus takes the turn a bit to fast! He's leaning to the side and is on one wheel! Is he trying not to fall? No! No! He's laughing! Did he do it on purpose? The Venetae are Bellowing their support!
>
> - Uuuuuuuuuuuuffffffff! He is lucky, too. Hip hip hurrah!
>
> > *turns towards deep resounding and repetitive shouts, "Venetorum vexillum! Velocissimi Veneti Vindent! VELOCISSIMI VENETI VINCENT!"
>
> - Yes!
>
> > JULIA: The Venetae are shouting a repetitive cheer "Emrys, Emrys dux noster ex –si non potest ille, nemo potest!" – even the Chief Vestal and her priestesses are joining in!<
>
> - Yes, we trully are a team! Go Blues! Go Blues! Go Blues!
>
> > JULIA: (...) Windchaser is far ahead in first and Incitatus urges his horses forward in an attempt to reclaim the lead!
>
> - Yeaahhh! Come on Incitate! Go Blues! Porro Incitate! Perge! Perge!
>
> > JULIA: Oh by the Fates! Just feet from the finish line Windchaser's wheel cracks more and White Wind is the victor!
>
> - Booooohhh! Down White Wind! Down Hermane! I saw all! He had his wheels reinforced! He searched the contact of his left wheel with the right weel of Windchaser! Boooooohh!
>
> > JULIA: Incitatus comes in second
>
> - Hip hip hurrah! Well done!
>
> > JULIA: and Windchaser manages to get over the finish line in third before being thrown from the chariot,
>
> - Do not worry, I will be your avenger on the finals! I will be the one Blue among three Whites!
> "Et s'il n'en reste qu'un je serai celui-là." (Victor Hugo)
> "Qui omnibus unus superfuerit, is ego ero."
>
> > JULIA: Qualifying for the final race are Consul Albucius', Luxogenes and Drunas for the Venetae,
>
> - Not at all! They are albati.
>
> > Maria Caeca's White Wind for the Alabatae and Petronius Dexter's Incitatus for the Venetae!
>
> - Yes the one Venetus against three Albati. Remember, Romans, one was Horatius against the three Curiatii Albani! Gods give me the same sort!
>
> - My house on the Viminal Hill is open for a buffet! All come in and have drink and munchies!
>
> Optime valete.
>
> C. Petronius Dexter
> Arcoiali scribebat
> A. d. VIII Idus Martias P. Memmio K. Fabio II coss.
>

Cn. Lentulus pontifex Quiritibus sal.

During the 12 days of the Ludi Novi Romani, we commemorate about the 12 years of Nova Roma, and each day we honour one of the 12 Olympic Gods, the Di Consentes.

Hail Iuppiter, Father and King of All Gods and Men!

You have probably noticed that after meditating first on Mars on 1st March as it was His sacred day, we invoked the Goddesses, beginning with Vesta and then Ceres, Venus, Diana, Minerva, and yesterday, on the Nonae that is consecrated to Her, we arrived to the last Goddess among the 12, Queen of the Universe, Iuno. We meditated on the female principle, concluding with the Highest One, Iuno, yesterday. And today it's International Women's Day, celebrated in many modern countries throughout the world. Who could increase the importance of this day, who is worthy of Iuno to follow in the order?

Today we meditate on Iuppiter, King and Father of all Divinity and Mankind. Iuppiter, Iovis Pater, opens the way for the male Gods, and together with yesterday's Iuno, is in the very center of our meditative messages. With Iuppiter today, Iuno yesterday, and Minerva the day before yesterday, we honoured the full Capitoline Triad, the highest Deities of the Roman Pantheon.

Iuppiter, as the source of all order and statehood, is the main protector and divine ruler of the Nova Roman Republic. He is the invisible King, who governs Nova Roma, its citizens and its structures. He is in the focus of all public ceremonies, all religious activities, and our fate as a modern Roman state experiment depends alone and solely on His grace. Therefore we worship him most dutifully.

Iuppiter reigns over our senate, over our comitia, protects magistrates with imperium, the consuls, the praetors. The purple stripe on the toga signs connection to and protection by Iovis Pater: as the final source of all imperium is Him, the only *real* King is He.

Only with the numen (consent) of Iuppiter can Nova Roma function, only He will decide how far we can go with our dreams. Iuppiter, be favorable and propitious!

Today we pray to Iuppiter, Best and Greatest, so that He lend us His enormously powerful support to govern Nova Roma from success to success, to growth and to victories, allow us to be the core of New Roman civilization to the world, help us to reconstruct your old Roman State and your old Roman nation as accurately as it is possible, and to spread it through all over the world, lend your support to the Consuls, to the Praetors and to the Governors of Provinces, bless the Senate and the People of Nova Roma, make us united, strong and successful. May you be with us always and forever.

Pray to Iuppiter, the Best and Greatest, may He lead His New Roman Daughters and Sons, to create His New Home where His temple may brightly stand honoured with incense and sacrifices again. To the city of Nova Roma.

Visit and read, and if you can, expand this article:

http://novaroma.org/nr/Iuppiter
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VIVAT NOVA ROMA ANNORUM XII

Um ...I just noticed this ...did our consul change Factios????? last I knew, he and his chariots were Albati ...yes? No one changed something rather important and didn't tell me, right? LOL! Did the blues highjack those 2 chariots?????

Caeca, laughing

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No they weren't "highjacked", Commadeered yeah thats the word..

vale,
Aeternia

On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 3:30 PM, C.Maria Caeca <c.mariacaeca@...>wrote:

>
>
> Um ...I just noticed this ...did our consul change Factios????? last I
> knew, he and his chariots were Albati ...yes? No one changed something
> rather important and didn't tell me, right? LOL! Did the blues highjack
> those 2 chariots?????
>
> Caeca, laughing
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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Cn. Lentulus Quiritibus sal.

This is Day 7 and 8 of the Ludi Novi Romani, so the focus of my questions will be Year 7 and 8 of Nova Roma.

CITIZENS! Participate in the Nova Roma History Quiz! Learn to know your republic, Quirites, if you have Nova Roma at your heart!

Remember: the winner gets a Nova Roman Sestertius!

Thanks to a brave woman, Paulla Corva Gaudialis, now our contestants are 3, with Valeria Messallina, and Ti. Galerius Paulinus. After today's questions, I shall publish the answers, so this will be the last opportunity to answer the previous questions.

But today, you still can answer retroactively the questions.


THE QUESTIONS (Day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Do not forget, you can answer questions of day 1-7, too!
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QUESTIONS - DAY 8 - YEAR 8

Q15. In the Year 2758 AUC, we created our second Nova Roman sestertius. Who are those citizens whose names appear in this coin? Why them?

Q16. What was the number of assiduus citizens in this year?

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QUESTIONS - DAY 7 - YEAR 7

Q13. Name 5 citizens who got their citizenship in the 7th year of our republic, 2757 AUC / 2004 CE.

Q14. One of the consuls of this year changed his name. Who was he and to what did he change his original name?

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QUESTIONS - DAY 6 - YEAR 6

Q11. In our 6th year was organized the second international conventus of Nova Roma. Where was it held, what was the official name of the event then? Please name 3 citizens who participated in the Conventus II.

Q12. 2756 AUC was not only the second year of the international conventus, but the second year of the Magna Mater Project as well. The most important development, at that time, is that close collaboration was obtained with Professor Pensabene and his assistant, Doc. Alessandro D'Alessio. What was the original intention of the project, and what was the more realistic, official intention later, when the fundraising begun?

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QUESTIONS - DAY 5 - YEAR 5

Q9. At the beginning of the 5th year of Nova Roma, (2755 AUC / 2002 CE), the honorific title "Pater Patriae" was introduced. To whom was it given, and by whom was it proposed?

Q10. A significant part of that year was marked by a conflict arisen between the two consuls, originating from law proposal. Who were these consuls, and what was the conflict between them?

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QUESTIONS - DAY 4 - YEAR 4

Q7. In the 4th year of our republic (2754 AUC / 2001 CE), a prominent citizen who had the honour having the citizen ID # 1, renounced his citizenship. Who was he, by his full Roman name?

Q8. The 4th year of our State saw the reconstruction of the Roman social system of distinguishing capite censi and assidui. Tell us the name of the law, and of the person who introduced it.

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QUESTIONS - DAY 3 - YEAR 3

Q5. Name 3 Nova Roman provinces established in the Third Year of Nova Roma, 2753 AUC / 2000 CE.

Q6. We had a female quaestor (quaestrix) in that year, serving in her third term in the same office. Who was she?

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QUESTIONS - DAY 2 - YEAR 2

Q3. What was the most memorable event in 2752 AUC?

Q4. Name 3 citizens who received Nova Roman citizenship in Year Two, and are still within the republic as citizens.

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QUESTIONS - DAY 1 - YEAR 1

Q1. What was the address of the original mailing list of Nova Roma, settled in the First Year, 2750 AUC?

Q2. What was the exact date of the declaring of our (limited) sovereignty?
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RULES OF THE NOVA ROMAN HISTORY QUIZ:

See:

http://novaroma. org/nr/Ludi_ Novi_Romani/ MMDCCLXIII

Each day for the next twelve days one or two questions will be posted that relate to the history of Nova Roma, exactly to that year of Nova Roma which equals to the number of the day of the Ludi Novi Romani, and the day of March.

So at the first day of the Ludi Novi Romani, there will be two questions about the first year of Nova Roma.

1. Each correct answer is worth 1 point.
An extra point may be awarded for an especially detailed and
excellent answer.
2. Answers are to be sent to my e-mail address <cn_corn_lent@ yahoo.it> within 24 hours after the posting of the questions.

3. My decision is final in interpreting what is and
what isn't a correct answer.

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Visit the the Ludi Novi Romani page:

http://novaroma.org/nr/Ludi_Novi_Romani/MMDCCLXIII

>
>
>
> A. Tullia Scholastica L. Juliae Aquilae L. Liviae Plautae quiritibus,
> sociis, peregrinisque bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>
> Salvete!
> I am replying to several here, trying to catch up:)
>
>> > into its place. With them stands Consul P. Albucius, Est filius albae
>> > gallinae, patronus of the Albata.
>> >
>> > ATS: Est autem vir potentissimus...
>> >
>> >LLP: Distributing compliments? I didn't know that "son of the white hen" was
> such an old expression. I thought it was just used in my mother's youth.
>
> LIA – phew I am glad it was a compliment, I was afraid it might not have been!
>
> ATS2: LLP...nomen in mundo consulis nostri potentem significat. I never
> heard this bit about a white hen...could it be a Southern expression?
>
>> >JULIA: Yes they are pushing kittens *laughs good naturedly and Messalina
>> looks up
> smiles at them, pleased they noticed the NR kittens*>>
>
>> >MVM -Yep, Diana, Tullia and Palatina are in the kitty stroller with the pink
>> ribbon
> on it and Felix, Numa and Caelius are in the other kitty stroller with the
> blue
> ribbon on it. :)
>> >JULIA: *waves to Messalina, chuckles* Let's hope the little rascals don't
> escape>>
>
>> >MVM - Not today. I brought their catnip toys, so they will be happily
>> occuppied. :)
>
> LIA: thanks to the Gods for that! There was enough excitement!
>
>>>> > > > "Venetorum vexillum!Velocissimi Veneti Vindent!
>> >
>>>> > > > ATS: ??? Vendent?
>> >
>> > CPD: Vincent.
>
> LIA: I am not taking the blame for this!
>
> ATS2: Thou hast escaped. Vindent sounds like a southern pronunciation of
> vendent...but is not Latin, though vendo, vindex, and vindico are.
>
>>>> > > > ATS: ??? Vendent?
>> >PMA: Praeter fortasse unum sive duo, non emo.
> Dura victis tempora. ;-)
>> >(crocodilus lacrimas non tenet)
>
> LIA: I will not be foiled! But my fingers are beginning to ache going through
> all the Latin books and dictionaries! Somehow I feel like I have homework.
>
> ATS2: Latin homework is good for you. :-)))
>
>> > Q. Servilius Priscus¹ Volcanus is in lane 2, his driver is Merddyn
>> >
>> > ATS: Quid? Quale nomen est hoc? Audivine recté? Merd...? Roman
>> > cognomina are often anything but complimentary, but this is going WAY too
>> > far.
>> > FANNIUS (ridens)...cac...<Magistra claps her hand over his mouth>
>
> LIA: Magistra! *ridens* (which is plural, correct?
>
>
> ATS2: No; ridens is the nominative singular of the present participle =
> laughing. See Wheelock Lesson 23, the first one in the intermediate
> Grammatica course.
>
> And risum is singular?)
>
> ATS2: Risum is a noun, and is indeed singular (fourth declension,
> accusative singular; see Wheelock Lesson 20).
>
>
> and to explain what kind of name this is:
>
>> >LLP: That's why the first author who wrote down Merddyn's legend changed his
> name into "Merlinus". Let's face it: "magus Merdinus" would't have the same
> appeal ...
>
>
> ATS2: Plauta is right about the appeal, though I am not familiar with the
> linguistic permutations involved between Merddyn and Merlin. I might run
> afoul of the Yahoo ToS for an open list if I explained why this name sounds
> quite uncomplimentary to the untutored Roman ear, and what Fannius was about
> to say before I clapped my hand over his mouth. Fortasse privatim...I don¹t
> belong to any adults-only lists other than the magisterial ones, which are not
> marked as adults-only (i.e., that so-called adult language and topics may be
> discussed there, though these are more often adolescent than adult. Real
> adults don¹t feel compelled to use such language in public, and prefer to
> discuss matters such as philosophy).
>
>>>>> > >>> JULIA: The Venetae are shouting a repetitive cheer "Emrys, Emrys dux
>>>>> noster ex â€"si non potest ille, nemo potest!" â€" even the Chief Vestal
>>>>> and her priestesses are joining in!<<<
>> >DEX<<- Yes, we trully are a team! Go Blues! Go Blues! Go Blues!>>
>> >MVM Yep, we are! GO BLUES!!! *waves sea blue super fuzzy pom-poms*
>
> LIA: Great visual *laughs*
>
> ATS2: LOL!
>
>> >JULIA: More shouts as Emrys stands and raise both arms to signal he is ok!>>
>
>> >MVM: Yep, he's on tough Celt.
> Wow, that's the fourth chariot to go, but no matter. There's time before the
> next Ludi to have a new one made!
>
> LIA: Hmmm I shall look forward to next year's chariot! Btw could we enter into
> negotiations regarding Emrys?
>
>> >DEX<<- Booooohhh! Down White Wind! Down Hermane! I saw all! He had his
>> wheels reinforced! He searched the contact of his left wheel with the right
>> wheel of Windchaser! Boooooohh!>>
>> >MVM - Why the big stinker! Reinforced wheels, indeed! Just for that I'm
>> ordering the extra-strength Gorilla glue!
>
> LIA: I can feel Caeca's smile from here. (wherever that might be)
>
> ATS2: Fortasse est feles Cheshire...maybe she¹s the Cheshire cat...
>
>> >DEX<<- Do not worry, I will be your avenger on the finals!>>
>> >MVM -Go get 'em, Dex!
>
> LIA: Dexter the Avenger!!!
>
>> >JULIA:<<Qualifying for the final race are Consul Albucius', Luxogenes and
>> Drunas for
> the Venetae, Maria Caeca's White Wind for the Alabatae and Petronius Dexter's
> Incitatus for the Venetae!>>
>
>> >MVM - Congratulations, Dexter! YAY!!
> VENETA - VENI VIDI VICI!!! GO BLUES!
>
>> >MVMCongratulations, too, to Maria Caeca on her victory.
> (Better order a third glue can! LOL)
>
> LIA: Congratulations to both!
>
>> >DEX<<- My house on the Viminal Hill is open for a buffet! All come in and
>> have drink and munchies!>>
>> >MVM - I'll bring chocolates! :)
>
> LIA: and a great time was had by all!
>
> ATS2: Where did you say that party was? There seem to have been quite a
> few...
>
> Valete
>
> Julia
>
> P.S. Are we confused yet?
>
> ATS2: Not entirely...have yet to read the finals, however. Still working
> on Tell Me About Yourself at Length...in Latin, a.k.a. the last essay on the
> Sermo II midterm...which, however, is a lot easier to correct than the other
> essays on that exam.
>
> Valete!
>
>> >
>
>
>

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Didn't they call that a midnight requisition in the military? At least, so
I was told by some army friends of mine, LOL!

Caeca

Salvete,

>Qualifying for the final race are Consul Albucius', Luxogenes and >Drunas for the
>Venetae, Maria Caeca's White Wind for the Alabatae and Petronius >Dexter's
>Incitatus for the Venetae!

Darn shade needs a proofreader!!! But hey it must be hard keeping things straight with Fannius around! Hmmm That's it... Fannius hijacked then...
Phew, thanks to Caeca for recovering them!

SOOOOooooooo:
Qualifying for the final race are Consul Albucius' Luxogenes and Drunas for the Albatae, Maria Caeca's White Wind for the Albatae and Petronius Dexter's Incitatus for the Venetae!

Go Whites!!!! Go Blues!!!!


Valete y'all,

Julia

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "C.Maria Caeca" <c.mariacaeca@...> wrote:
>
> Um ...I just noticed this ...did our consul change Factios????? last I knew, he and his chariots were Albati ...yes? No one changed something rather important and didn't tell me, right? LOL! Did the blues highjack those 2 chariots?????
>
> Caeca, laughing
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Publius Ann�us Constantinus Placidus omnibus civibus S.P.D.

First of all, please forgive me for posting this new quiz item MUCH
earlier than I usually do. It's only that tomorrow (Tuesday) will be a
rather busy day for me, from the point of view of my macronational job,
so I'm advancing just a little bit with my micronational tasks. ;-)

*ITEM #9: Non amo te, Sabidi, nec possum dicere quare: | hoc tantum
possum dicere, non amo te.*

1. What is the literal translation in English of this famous 2-line epigram?
2. Who wrote it?
3. What English writer is remembered today pretty much ONLY because he
translated it?
4. (optional) Who is addressed, in the translation mentioned in question
3 above? (Surname only, 1 point. Full name, 2 points.)

Please send your answers privately to me: ugo.coppola@... - *do not
use the main NR list!

*Also, as usual, please try not to use Wikipedia, Google or the Internet
in general. :-)

Optime valete omnes,
P. Ann. Con. Placidus



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C. Petronius Caecae s.p.d.,

>> Didn't they call that a midnight requisition in the military?

At least, so I was told by some army friends of mine, LOL!<<

You have an unpleasant custom, it is not possible to know at which message you are answering...

Is it so difficult for you to left a phrase or to greet the person you answer?

*provoking one of his rivals for the finals*

C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
A. d. VIII Idus Martias P. Memmio K. Fabio II coss.

C. Petronius Juliae Aquilae s.p.d.,

> Darn shade needs a proofreader!!! But hey it must be hard keeping things straight with Fannius around! Hmmm That's it... Fannius hijacked then...
> Phew, thanks to Caeca for recovering them!

She did not recover them, I did early yesterday morning (on my time zone) in the end of my message #74298...

Go Blues!

C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
A. d. VII Idus Martias P. Memmio K. Fabio II coss.

C. Petronius Tulliae Scholasticae s.p.d.,

> ATS2: LLP...nomen in mundo consulis nostri potentem significat. I never heard this bit about a white hen...could it be a Southern expression?

It appears that it is a classical expression which found its meaning in a Roman folktale. An eagle was said to have dropped a white hen into the lap of Livia, the wife of Emperor Augustus. This remarkable incident was interpreted by augurs and soothsayers as a favourable omen, since white hens were believed to bring good fortune.

Moreover, as both Gaul and Albatus, P. Albucius is concerned by alba gallina. :o)

Optime vale.

C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
A. d. VII Idus Martias P. Memmio K. Fabio II coss.

Salve dear Giulietta of Nashville,

thank you for your congratulations.
Let me also send greetings and applause to California and Thules where two good new Governors have been appointed too.

I will soon address the province to get us going again !

C.Aqu. Rota
Tribunus Plebis
Legatus pro Praetore

--- On Mon, 3/8/10, luciaiuliaaquila <dis_pensible@...> wrote:

From: luciaiuliaaquila <dis_pensible@...>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: Results of the February Senate Meeting
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 8:36 PM







 









Salvete omnes!



Congratulations to mi amice, C. Aquillius Rota, et amica mea Maxima Valeria Messallina! Congrats also to amica V. Rutilia Enodiaria and to all others who are continuing in their provinces!



Vivat Res Publica nostra prosperrime!



Julia



--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "mcorvvs" <mcorvvs@... > wrote:

>

> Tribunus Plebis Marcus Octavius Corvus Quiritibus S.P.D.

>

> Citizens of Nova Roma,

>

> Here is the Tribunician report of the Senate session of February 25 –

> March 06, 2763.

> The votes have been tallied and the results are as follows:

>

> Formal debate ended at 24.00 hrs. CET pr. Kal. Mar. (28th of February)

> 2763.

> Voting began at 06.00 hrs. CET on a.d. V Non. Mar.(Wednesday 3rd of March) 2763 and was concluded at 16.00 hours CET on pr. Non. Mar.(Saturday 6th of March) 2763.

> The following XXV Senators cast their votes on time. They are referred to by their initials which are listed in alphabetical order (with the

> exception of the presiding magistrate who will be listed first):

> *KFBQ: K. Fabius Buteo Quintilianus, Presiding Magistrate

>

> *ATS: A. Tullia Scholastica

> *CCS: C. Curius Saturninus

> *CEC: C. Equitius Cato

> *CFD: C. Flavius Diocletianus

> *CnEM: Cn. Equitius Marinus

> *CVP: C. Vipsanius Agrippa

> *DIPI: Dec. Iunius Palladius Invictus

> *EmCF: Em. Curia Finnica

> *EqIL: Equestria Iunia Laeca

> *KFBM: K. Fabius Buteo Modianus

> *LCSF: L. Cornelius Sulla Felix

> *MAM: M. Arminius Maior

> *MCC: M. Curiatius Complutensis

> *MHM: M. Hortensia Maior

> *MIP: M. Iulius Perusianus

> *MIS: M. Iulius Severus

> *MLA: M. Lucretius Agricola

> *MMPH: M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus

> *PMA: P. Memmius Albucius

> *QFM: Q. Fabius Maximus

> *QSP: Q. Suetonius Paulinus

> *TiGP.: Ti. Galerius Paulinus

> *TIS: T. Iulius Sabinus

>

> The following Senator (I) voted by proxy:

> *MMA: M. Minucius Audens (Proxy vote delivered by Dec. Iunius Palladius

> Invictus)

>

> The following Senatores (VI) did not vote:

>

> *ArnMA: Arn. Moravia Aurelia

> *CMM: C. Marius Merullus

> *CnIC: Cn. Iulius Caesar

> *FlGA: Fl. Galerius Aurelianus

> *FrAC: Fr. Apulus Caesar

> *PUS: P. Ullerius Stephanus Venator

> ____________ _________ _________ _________ __

>

> "VTI ROGAS" indicates a vote in favor of an item,

> "ANTIQVO" is a vote against,

> "ABSTINEO" is an open abstention.

> ____________ _________ _________ _________ ___

>

> ITEM I

> Appointment of Governors

>

> Full list of candidates was prepared by Consul Quintilianus and corrected by Consul Albucius.

> Present Governors who have not sent any report in, that the Consuls have been able to find, are not prolonged at this meeting, but may be prolonged at the next Senate meeting if they send in a report in on time.

>

> All decisions were made with a majority of Uti Rogas votes.

>

> I. America Austroccidentalis - new candidate for Legatus pro praetor

> Q.Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus

>

> UTI ROGAS: 21

> ANTIQUO: 3

> ABSTINEO: 1

>

> APPOINTED: America Austroccidentalis Legatus pro praetore Q.Caecilius

> Metellus Pius Postumianus

>

> ************ ***

>

> II. America Austrorientalis - as new Legatus pro praetore C. Aquillius

> Rota

>

> UTI ROGAS: 25

> ANTIQUO: 0

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> APPOINTED: America Austrorientalis Legatus pro praetore C. Aquillius Rota

>

> ************ ********

>

> III America Boreoccidentalis - as new Legata pro praetore V. Rutilia

> Enodiaria

>

> UTI ROGAS: 23

> ANTIQUO: 1

> ABSTINEO: 1

>

> APPOINTED: America Boreoccidentalis - as new Legata pro praetore V.

> Rutilia Enodiaria

>

> ***********

>

> IV America Medioccidentalis Superior - Legatus pro praetore C. Pompeius

> Marcellus

>

> UTI ROGAS: 24

> ANTIQUO: 1

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> APPOINTED: America Medioccidentalis Superior Legatus pro praetore C.

> Pompeius Marcellus

>

> ************ ***

>

> V Argentina - No candidate - (Legatus pro praetore D. Cassius Lupus, no

> report).

>

> ************ *****

>

> VI Asia Citerior - vacant

>

> ************ ***

>

> VII Asia Ulterior - Legatus pro praetore M. Lucretius Agricola

>

> UTI ROGAS: 24

> ANTIQUO: 1

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> APPOINTED: Asia Ulterior Legatus pro praetore M. Lucretius Agricola

>

> ************ *******

>

> VIII Australia - vacant

>

> ************ ***

>

> IX Brasilia - No candidate - (Legatus pro praetore T. Arminius Genialis,

> no report).

>

> ********

>

> X Britannia - vacant

>

> ************ *******

>

> XI California - two candidates:

>

> A. present Proconsul Q. Fabius Maximus

>

> UTI ROGAS: 9

> ANTIQUO: 8

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> B. Maxima Valeria Messallina, Sacerdos Vestalis

>

> UTI ROGAS: 16

> ANTIQUO: 1

> ABSTINEO: 4

>

> Maxima Valeria Messallina is appointed Legata pro praetore with 16 votes

> against 9 votes for Q. Fabius Maximus

>

> APPOINTED: California Legata pro praetore Maxima Valeria Messallina

>

> ************

>

> XII Canada Citerior - Legatus pro praetore T. Annaeus Regulus

>

> UTI ROGAS: 25

> ANTIQUO: 0

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> APPOINTED: Canada Citerior Legatus pro praetore T. Annaeus Regulus

>

> ***********

>

> XIII Canada Ulterior - Legatus pro praetore Cn. Iulius Caesar

>

> UTI ROGAS: 24

> ANTIQUO: 0

> ABSTINEO: 1

>

> APPOINTED: Canada Ulterior Legatus pro praetore Cn. Iulius Caesar

>

> ************ *****

>

> XIV Dacia - Proconsul T. Iulius Sabinus

>

> UTI ROGAS: 25

> ANTIQUO: 0

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> APPOINTED: Dacia Proconsul T. Iulius Sabinus

>

> ************ ****

>

> XV Gallia - Consul P. Memmius Albucius

>

> UTI ROGAS: 24

> ANTIQUO: 0

> ABSTINEO: 1

>

> APPOINTED: Gallia Consul P. Memmius Albucius

>

> ***********

>

> XVI Germania - Legatus pro praetore T. Flavius Aquila

>

> UTI ROGAS: 25

> ANTIQUO: 0

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> APPOINTED: Germania Legatus pro praetore T. Flavius Aquila

>

> ************ *****

>

> XVII Hibernia - vacant

>

> ************ ******

>

> XVIII Hispania - Proconsul M. Curiatius Complutensis

>

> UTI ROGAS: 22

> ANTIQUO: 1

> ABSTINEO: 2

>

> APPOINTED: Hispania Proconsul M. Curiatius Complutensis

>

> **********

>

> XIX Italia - as new Praefectus Italiae Publius Anneus Constantinus

> Placidus

>

> UTI ROGAS: 25

> ANTIQUO: 0

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> APPOINTED: Praefectus Italiae Publius Anneus Constantinus Placidus

>

> ************ ***

>

> XX Lacus Magni - Legatus pro praetore vacant

>

> ************

>

> XXI Mediatlantica - Proconsul Ti. Galerius Paulinus

>

> UTI ROGAS: 23

> ANTIQUO: 0

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> APPOINTED: Mediatlantica Proconsul Ti. Galerius Paulinus

>

> *********

>

> XXII Mexico - Proconsul M. Iulius Severus

>

> UTI ROGAS: 23

> ANTIQUO: 1

> ABSTINEO: 1

>

> APPOINTED: Mexico Proconsul M. Iulius Severus

>

> ***********

>

> XXIII Nova Britannia – Proconsul M. Minucius Audens

>

> UTI ROGAS: 25

> ANTIQUO: 0

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> APPOINTED: Nova Britannia Proconsul M. Minucius Audens

>

> ************ *

>

> XXIV Pannonia - Legatus pro praetore Cn. Cornelius Lentulus

>

> UTI ROGAS: 25

> ANTIQUO: 0

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> APPOINTED: Pannonia Legatus pro praetore Cn. Cornelius Lentulus

>

> **********

>

> XXV Sarmatia - as new Legatus pro praetore C. Antonius Costa

>

> UTI ROGAS: 25

> ANTIQUO: 0

> ABSTINEO: 0

>

> APPOINTED: Sarmatia Legatus pro praetore C. Antonius Costa

>

> ************ *

>

> XVI Thule - Legatus pro praetore C. Curius Saturninus

>

> UTI ROGAS: 22

> ANTIQUO: 1

> ABSTINEO: 2

>

> APPOINTED: Thule - Legatus pro praetore C. Curius Saturninus

>

> ************ *****

>

> XXVII Venedia - vacant

>

> ************ *

> ____________ _________ _________ _________ ___

>

> ITEM II

> Decision that from now on each advise in the Senate will be published

> as a separate Senatus Consultum to make it easier to look for previous

> advises. Further, from now on a project to organize old advises as

> separate Senateus Consultum will be set by the Consuls. All our SC

> should, in the end, be searchable.

>

> Uti rogas: 24

> Antiquo: 0

> Abstineo: 1

> The result of the voting is Item II PASSED

>

> (Senator M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus did not send in a vote on Item II and his vote was counted as an ABSTINEO.)

>

> ____________ _________ _________ _________ ______

>

> Tribuni:

>

> M. Octavius Corvus (reporting)

> Maxima Valeria Messallina

> C. Curius Saturnius

> C. Petronius Dexter

> C. Aquilius Rota

>

> I thank Consul Quintilianus for help in my work. Special thanks for my

> colleague Maxima Valeria Messallina for advice and help while preparing my first report.

>

> Valete bene in pace Deorum,

>

> M. Octavius Corvus

> Tribunus Plebis

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Livia Scholasticae sal.

>
> ATS2: LLP...nomen in mundo consulis nostri potentem significat. I
> never
> heard this bit about a white hen...could it be a Southern expression?
>

LLP: Verum est: oblita eram.
"Figlio della gallina bianca" is an Italian expression meaning a conceited
and privileged person who thinks himself entitled to everything. I thought
Julia had found it as a Latin expression, but apparently she made it up...

Optime vale,
Livia

Congratulations to Q.Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus upon his appointment as legatus pro praetore for America Austroccidentalis!

Paulla Corva


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Livia Petronio sal.

> Well I wouldn't go back to live there permanently.

You are right, it would not be possible. It even would be a terrible
penalty. Nor our mind neither our body could survive to a such experience.

LLP: Why not? I believe that ancient Rome was by far the most comfortable
civilization in the West before the Industrial Revolution.
If I had to live in the past I would definitely choose it over any other
period.
How many centuries it took before there were flushing toilets and running
water again?
The sanitary circumstances were certainly better than they have ever been
later, until the end of the 19th century, and so was the condition of women.

If I was a rich enough free woman I would feel totally comfortable in
ancient Rome and I don't think my life expectation would be shortened very
much. But even being a household slave would be better than living any time
between the Middle Ages and the unity of Italy. All the subsequent centuries
were the reign of uncomfortable clothes for women and no hygiene.

Optime vale,
Livia

Salve,

Also sending my congratulations as well... Looking forward to seeing the
Province become more active under Metellus' administration.


Vale,
Aeternia

P.S. Big Congratulations to Enodia as well!

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>
>
> Congratulations to Q.Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus upon his
> appointment as legatus pro praetore for America Austroccidentalis!
>
> Paulla Corva
>
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C. Petronius Liviae Plautae s.p.d.,

> LLP: Why not? I believe that ancient Rome was by far the most comfortable civilization in the West before the Industrial Revolution.

First, it was a civilization based on slavery, not very comfortable for many people. And I am sure not easy for us to live at this time.

> If I had to live in the past I would definitely choose it over any other period.

Why not?

> How many centuries it took before there were flushing toilets and running water again? The sanitary circumstances were certainly better than they have ever been later, until the end of the 19th century, and so was the condition of women.

Life exspectancy was short. Some said that important saturnism at this time was lead piping disease.

> If I was a rich enough free woman I would feel totally comfortable in ancient Rome and I don't think my life expectation would be shortened very much.

Many women, and the riche too, was dying in childbirth. The life exspectancy was terribly short. Obviously, you had exceptions, but all rules have exceptions.

I read the interesting book of Ronald Syme The Roman Revolution. You can follow the die out of almost all the Republican families in one century. Not only by civil wars, or caesarian proscriptions, but mostly by natural exstinction.

> But even being a household slave would be better than living any time between the Middle Ages and the unity of Italy.

It is a point of view. Mine is, better free life without running water than being slave even in a palace with golden faucets. The top, of course, is being free with running water. ;o)

> All the subsequent centuries were the reign of uncomfortable clothes for women and no hygiene.

How uncomfortable clothes? In Medieval fashion women do not seem less comfortable dressed than Roman women. And finally in West, the barbarian clothings outdo Roman ones in comfort. I think indeed very dangerous to take a metro train dressed in toge. ;o)

Optime vale.

C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
A. d. VII Idus Martias P. Memmio K. Fabio II coss.

Salvete omnes!

As you know, there was a party at Caeca's house last night. I thought I'd
let you know (um, most) of what went on, just for the few people who
couldn't make it. I think almost everyone was there, at one time or
another, though. Of course, we hosted the teams, owners and drivers ...more
about that later, and we had our own glitterati. Albucius Consul came in
his role as Albata Patronis, with his lovely wife, Censor Sabinus, his
charming wife, and of course, his son, were there, as well as both
praetrices, with their escorts, a good portion of the Senate, and even the
Vigo Maxima, along with a Pontiff or 2. Cn. Cornelius Lentulus brought his
delightful young lady, and metellus brought not 1, but 2 lovely ladies, one
for each arm!

Of course, my comrade in broadcasting arms was there, escorted by a Senator
of most high renown, who shall remain nameless, and Aeternia came with
Cicero, looking absolutely stunning in a new ensemble which was, as is usual
with her, on the cutting edge of fashion. I must take this opportunity to
say a special thanks to my friend Aeternia, for sending her finest chef to
me to help with food preparations. He makes culinary magic, as everyone can
happily attest, and the lack of leftovers will verify.
We had a few governors, too, including, happily, the new Governor for my own
Province. there was an abundance of good food, drink and truly fine
sociability. After the Consul and I offered prayers and libations in
gratitude for the victories of our faction, and in hopes of more to come,
the fun began. Since this wasn't a formal dinner, people wandered at will,
and members of the dance troupe I had hired for the Circus moved among them,
laden with trays of food and drink. naturally enough, groups formed,
changed, and reformed, and conversation flourished. At one point, I found
Scholastica and Graecus seated on a bench, surrounded by other scholars and
students, animatedly debating the etymology of 1 particular word found in
only 1 fragment of a very ancient Latin work. I'd tell you about it, but
the debate was conducted in Latin, Greek, German, and, I believe, Sanskrit
and possibly Hittite ...intermingled! I've never seen 2 people more more
quickly between languages ...with full comprehension, too.

Hermanus appropriated to himself the duties of host to the chariot drivers,
and they, of course, talked horses, chariots, contracts, harness ...and
observed al the young ladies with inordinate interest.

However, Hermanus didn't spend all his time with his team mates and
competitors. I found him, at one point, with our estimable Marcus Audens,
Gn. Iulius Caesar, and the sons of both Julia Aquila and the Censor, telling
...was stories! It seems they fought in the same battle, but on different
sides, and were comparing notes, and offering their different perspectives.
I think they destroyed a whole loaf of bread by ripping it into small
pieces, laying them out on a table, to demonstrate the deployment of the
various parts of each army, showing the young man what each actually did
(and what they thought each *should* have done) in that military encounter.

There was music, of course, provided by a fine group I first heard at the
home of Paula Corva, and even the reading of some poetry. I am not sure how
this happened, but somehow, someone convinced Scholastica, Lentulus, and
Dexter to read some passages from Ovid, and I was once again reminded of the
fact that the human voice is the most wonderful musical instrument ever
created. Needless to say, they brought everyone to respectful, even
reverent silence!

The fun started, though, once the glitterati left (or most of them did).
Things got less formal rather quickly. The drivers felt a bit more
comfortable, and, at one point, Emrys borrowed one of my maid's harps, and
sang for us. then, to my amazement, he and Hermanus went into a short
conference, and Emrys accompanied my driver who, I learned last night, has
an absolutely glorious singing voice! Who knew! He sang a rather poignant
love song from his native land, and I saw the shine of moisture on the
lashes of many a fair maid! Perhaps the finale of the evening, though, came
when many of our Celtic drivers, and even some of the Celtic servitors, to
the compliment of a rousing song, showed us one of their war dances! At one
point, I was concerned that I might have the city watch at my door ...but
that didn't happen.

Finally, most of the guests were gone, and I sat in my atrium with just a
few dear friends, and we talked quietly and warmly, as good friends do,
about everything ...important, unimportant ...things for which we hope, and,
perhaps, planted the seeds for ideas that will grow and blossom, maybe even
in Nova Roma.

Do I need to say that we had a really *good* time?

C. Maria Caeca

Salvete omnes,

I would like to take a moment to congratulate all of our new governors, with a special congratulations to the new Governor of my own province!

Valete bene,
C. Maria Caeca

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M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus Pontifex Maximus, Augur et Magister Collegium Augurum : P. Memmio Albucio et K. Fabio Buteone Quintiliano Consulibus, Tribunibus Plebis, et Quiritibus Novae Romae omnibus s. p. d.

Ego, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Iohannis Reali), hac re ipsa decus Novae Romae me defensurum, et semper pro populo senatuque Novae Romae acturum esse sollemniter iuro.

Ego, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Iohannis Reali), officio Diribitoris Novae Romae accepto, Deos Deasque Romae in omnibus meae vitae publicae temporibus culturum, et virtutes Romanas publica privataque vita me persecuturum esse iuro.

Ego, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Iohannis Reali), religioni Romanae me fauturum et eam defensurum, et numquam contra eius statum publicum me acturum esse, ne quid detrimenti capiat iuro.

Ego, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Iohannis Reali), officiis muneris Diribitoris me quam optime functurum esse praeterea iuro.

Meo civis Novae Romae honore, coram Deis Deabusque populi Romani, et voluntate favoreque eorum, ego munus Diribitoris una cum iuribus, privilegiis, muneribus et officiis comitantibus accipio.

Ab manu a. d. VIII Id. Mart. AUC MMDCCLXIII P. Memmio K. Fabio coss.



I, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Jean Reali), je jure solennellement de défendre l'honneur de la Nouvelle-Roms et de toujours agir dans le meilleur intérêt du peuple et du Sénat de la Nouvelle-rom.

En tant que Diribitor de Nova Roma, I, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Jean Reali), jure d'honorer les dieux et déesses de Rome, dans mes relations publiques et de poursuivre les vertus romaines dans ma vie publique et privée.

I, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Jean Reali), serment de respecter et de défendre les Romana Religio comme religion d'Etat de la Nouvelle-Roms et jurer de ne jamais agir d'une manière qui pourrait menacer son statut de religion d'Etat.

I, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Jean Reali), jure de protéger et de défendre la Constitution de la Nouvelle-rom.

I, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Jean Reali), jure de remplir les obligations et les responsabilités du bureau de Diribitor au mieux de mes capacités.

Sur mon honneur en tant que citoyen de Nova Roma et en présence des dieux et déesses du peuple romain et par leur volonté et leur faveur, puis-je accepter la charge de Diribitor et tous les droits, privilèges, obligations et responsabilités qui y accompagnent.

Compte tenu de ma main sur les huit de Mars, 2763 ans de la fondation de la ville de Rome, sous le consulat de Publius Memmius Albucius et Kaeso Fabius Buteo Quintilien



Jag svär Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (John Reali), högtidligt att försvara äran av Nova Roma och agera alltid till gagn för folket och senaten i Nova Roma.

Som Diribitor av Nova Roma, jag, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (John Reali), svär att hedra gudar och gudinnor i Rom i mitt öppna kontakter och utöva det romerska Virtues i min offentliga och privata livet.

Jag, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (John Reali), svära på att upprätthålla och försvara Religio Romana som statsreligion av Nova Roma och svär att aldrig agera på ett sätt som skulle hota dess ställning som statsreligion.

Jag, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (John Reali), svär att skydda och försvara bildandet av Nova Roma.

Jag, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (John Reali), svär ytterligare för att uppfylla de skyldigheter och ansvar för kontoret för Diribitor att efter bästa förmåga.

På min heder som medborgare i Nova Roma och i närvaro av gudar och gudinnor i den romerska folket och deras vilja och ynnest, jag accepterar kontor Diribitor och alla rättigheter, rättigheter, skyldigheter och ansvar tillhörande dessa.

Av min hand på åtta av mars, 2763 år efter grundandet av staden romer, på konsul för Publius Memmius Albucius och Kaeso Buteo Fabius Quintilianus



Io, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Giovanni Reali), giuro solennemente di sostenere l'onore di Nova Roma e di agire sempre nell'interesse del popolo e del Senato di Nova Roma.

Io, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Giovanni Reali), nell'atto di accettare la carica di Diribittore, giuro di onorare gli Dei e le Dee di Roma nelle mie attività pubbliche, e di perseguire le virtù romane nella mia vita pubblica e privata.

Io, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Giovanni Reali), giuro di sostenere e difendere la Religio Romana come Religione di Stato di Nova Roma e giuro di non agire mai in alcun modo che possa essere di detrimento alla sua condizione di Religione di Stato.

Io, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Giovanni Reali), giuro di proteggere e difendere la Costituzione di Nova Roma.

Io, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Giovanni Reali), giuro altresì di adempiere al meglio agli obblighi ed alle responsabilità della carica di Diribittore.

Sul mio onore come Cittadino di Nova Roma, ed alla presenza degli Dei e delle Dee del popolo romano e per loro volere e favore, accetto la posizione di Diribittore e tutti i diritti, i privilegi, gli obblighi e le responsabilità ad essa afferenti.

Addì 8 marzo 2763 AUC / 2010 CE, sotto il consolato di Publius Memmius Albucius e Kaeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus



Yo, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Juan Reali y Luciano), juro solemnemente salvaguardar el honor de Nova Roma y actuar siempre conforme a los intereses del Pueblo y el Senado de Nova Roma.

Como Diribitor de Nova Roma, yo, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Juan Reali y Luciano), juro honrar a los Dioses y Diosas de Roma en mis actividades públicas y practicar las Virtudes Romanas en mi vida pública y privada.

Yo, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Juan Reali y Luciano), juro salvaguardar y defender la Religio Romana como la Religión de Estado de Nova Roma y juro jamás actuar de manera que ponga en peligro su carácter de Religión de Estado.

Yo, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Juan Reali y Luciano), juro proteger y defender la Constitución de Nova Roma.

Yo, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Juan Reali y Luciano), juro asimismo cumplir las obligaciones y responsabilidades que conlleva el cargo de Diribitor, al máximo de mis capacidades. Por mi honor como ciudadano de Nova Roma y en presencia de los Dioses y Diosas del pueblo romano y con Su voluntad y beneplácito, acepto el cargo de Cónsul, con todos los derechos, privilegios, obligaciones y responsabilidades inherentes.

Dado de mano propia, el ocho de marzo, en los 2761 años de la fundación de la Ciudad de Roma, en el consulado de Publius Memmius y Kaeso Fabius Buteo.



Ich, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Johann Reali), schwöre hiermit feierlich, Nova Roma in Ehren zu halten und stets im besten Interesse von Volk und Senat von Nova Roma zu handeln.

Als Diribitor schwöre ich, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Johann Reali), die Götter und Göttinnen Roms in meinen öffentlichen Handlungen zu ehren und römische Tugenden im privaten Leben ebenso zu befolgen wie im öffentlichen.

Ich, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Johann Reali), schwöre hiermit feierlich, die Religio Romana als Staatsreligion von Nova Roma zu ehren und zu verteidigen und niemals in einer Weise zu handeln, die ihren Status als Staatsreligion gefährden könnte.

Ich, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Johann Reali), schwöre, die Verfassung von Nova Roma zu schützen und zu verteidigen.

Ich, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Johann Reali), schwöre ferner die Pflichten und den Verantwortungsberei ch des Amtes des Diribitor nach besten Kräften zu erfüllen.

Bei meiner Ehre als cives Nova Romanus und in Gegenwart der Götter und Göttinnen von Rom und mit ihrer Gnade und in Gegenwart des römischen Volkes nehme ich, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (Johann Reali), das Amt des Diribitor an und alle Rechte, Privilegien, Verpflichtungen und Verantwortlichkeite n die damit verbunden sind.

Am des Konsulatsjahres von Publius Memmius Albucius und Kaeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus, die acht Marz, 2763 AUC.



I, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (John Reali), do solemnly swear to uphold the honour of Nova Roma and to act always in the best interests of the People and Senate of Nova Roma.

As a Diribitor of Nova Roma, I, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (John Reali), swear to honour the Gods and Goddesses of Rome in my public dealings and to pursue the Roman Virtues in my public and private life.

I, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (John Reali), swear to uphold and defend the Religio Romana as the State Religion of Nova Roma and swear never to act in a way that would threaten its status as the State Religion.

I, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (John Reali), swear to protect and defend the constitution of Nova Roma.

I, Marcus Moravius Piscinus Horatianus (John Reali), further swear to fulfill the obligations and responsibilities of the office of Diribitor to the best of my abilities.

On my honour as a citizen of Nova Roma and in the presence of the Gods and Goddesses of the Roman people and by Their will and favor, do I accept the office of Diribitor and all the rights, privileges, obligations and responsibilities attendant thereto.

Given by my hand on the eight of March, 2763 years from the founding of the City of Roma, in the consulship of Publius Memmius Albucius and Kaeso Fabius Buteo Quintilianus

Caeca Dextero sal,

Yes, actually it is difficult for me to insert quoted text into a message, but I do apologize for not being more careful in my salutation. I try to be, usually, but, on occasion, I respond from ...impulse, which leads to the carelessness which is annoying to you. I shall, henceforth, remember to be more formal and more circumspect on this list.

respectfully,
C. Maria Caeca

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Maior Omnibus spd;
I'd like to congratulate all our new governors as well, and hope that they all work to make real life meetings the norm in Nova Roma.
di vobis favent! May the gods favour you
M. Hortensia Maior

--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com, "C.Maria Caeca" <c.mariacaeca@...> wrote:
>
> Salvete omnes,
>
> I would like to take a moment to congratulate all of our new governors, with a special congratulations to the new Governor of my own province!
>
> Valete bene,
> C. Maria Caeca
>
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Avete omnes!

Unfortunately I have not the English vocabulary nor the flowing style in this language for quickly doing a description of the party in my Viminal Hill house. But I would try to give you some words about. First, just to give you its position, Domus Petroniana is a charming house on the left side of the Vicus Patricius when you mount the street up towards the Porta Viminalis. The house is adorned with a sweety garden which seems to take pride in an ancient pine-tree and opened willow trees. At the end of the garden a nice sanctuary vowed to the god Portunus. Although the atrium is large enough to give a good reception, just a buffet is served there. All guests heartily pounce on drinks, munchies and Messallina's chocolates.

To be continued...

Optime valete.

--
C. Petronius Dexter
Arcoiali scribebat
a.d. VII Idus Martias P. Memmio K. Fabio II coss.


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Tribunus Plebis Marcus Octavius Corvus Quiritibus S.P.D.
Citizens of Nova Roma,
Here is the Tribunician report of the Senate session of February 25
– March 06, 2763
!!!corrected: as Ullerius (PUSV) is no longer senator! He has resigned
in the Forum several weeks ago. We have 30 senators currently. Hence his
name was deleted from list of Senatores who did not vote. I thank Consul
Albucius for correcting my mistake.!!!
The votes have been tallied and the results are as follows:
Formal debate ended at 24.00 hrs. CET pr. Kal. Mar. (28th of February)
2763. Voting began at 06.00 hrs. CET on a.d. V Non. Mar.(Wednesday 3rd
of March) 2763 and was concluded at 16.00 hours CET on pr. Non.
Mar.(Saturday 6th of March) 2763.The following XXV Senators cast their
votes on time. They are referred to by their initials which are listed
in alphabetical order (with the exception of the presiding magistrate
who will be listed first):*KFBQ: K. Fabius Buteo Quintilianus, Presiding
Magistrate

*ATS: A. Tullia Scholastica *CCS: C. Curius Saturninus *CEC: C. Equitius
Cato *CFD: C. Flavius Diocletianus*CnEM: Cn. Equitius Marinus *CVP: C.
Vipsanius Agrippa *DIPI: Dec. Iunius Palladius Invictus *EmCF: Em. Curia
Finnica *EqIL: Equestria Iunia Laeca *KFBM: K. Fabius Buteo Modianus
*LCSF: L. Cornelius Sulla Felix *MAM: M. Arminius Maior *MCC: M.
Curiatius Complutensis *MHM: M. Hortensia Maior *MIP: M. Iulius
Perusianus *MIS: M. Iulius Severus *MLA: M. Lucretius Agricola *MMPH: M.
Moravius Piscinus Horatianus *PMA: P. Memmius Albucius *QFM: Q. Fabius
Maximus *QSP: Q. Suetonius Paulinus *TiGP.: Ti. Galerius Paulinus *TIS:
T. Iulius Sabinus
The following Senator (I) voted by proxy:*MMA: M. Minucius Audens (Proxy
vote delivered by Dec. Iunius Palladius Invictus)

The following Senatores (VI) did not vote:
*ArnMA: Arn. Moravia Aurelia *CMM: C. Marius Merullus *CnIC: Cn. Iulius
Caesar *FlGA: Fl. Galerius Aurelianus *FrAC: Fr. Apulus Caesar
_________________________________________ "VTI ROGAS" indicates a vote
in favor of an item,"ANTIQVO" is a vote against,"ABSTINEO" is an open
abstention.__________________________________________
ITEM I Appointment of Governors Full list of candidates was prepared by
Consul Quintilianus and corrected by consul Albucius.Present Governors
who haven't sent any report that we have been able to find are not
prolonged at this meeting, but may be prolonged at the next Senate
meeting if they send in a report in time.
All decisions was made with a majority of Uti Rogas votes.

I. America Austroccidentalis - new candidate for Legatus pro praetor
Q.Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus
UTI ROGAS: 21ANTIQUO: 3ABSTINEO: 1
APPOINTED: America Austroccidentalis Legatus pro praetore Q.Caecilius
Metellus Pius Postumianus
***************
II. America Austrorientalis - as new Legatus pro praetore C. Aquillius
Rota
UTI ROGAS: 25ANTIQUO: 0ABSTINEO: 0
APPOINTED: America Austrorientalis Legatus pro praetore C. Aquillius
Rota
********************
III America Boreoccidentalis - as new Legata pro praetore V. Rutilia
Enodiaria
UTI ROGAS: 23ANTIQUO: 1ABSTINEO: 1
APPOINTED: America Boreoccidentalis - as new Legata pro praetore V.
Rutilia Enodiaria
***********
IV America Medioccidentalis Superior - Legatus pro praetore C. Pompeius
Marcellus
UTI ROGAS: 24ANTIQUO: 1ABSTINEO: 0
APPOINTED: America Medioccidentalis Superior Legatus pro praetore C.
Pompeius Marcellus
***************
V Argentina - No candidate - (Legatus pro praetore D. Cassius Lupus, no
report).
*****************
VI Asia Citerior - vacant
***************
VII Asia Ulterior - Legatus pro praetore M. Lucretius Agricola
UTI ROGAS: 24ANTIQUO: 1ABSTINEO: 0
APPOINTED: Asia Ulterior Legatus pro praetore M. Lucretius Agricola
*******************
VIII Australia - vacant
***************
IX Brasilia - No candidate - (Legatus pro praetore T. Arminius Genialis,
no report).
********
X Britannia - vacant
*******************
XI California - two candidates:
A. present Proconsul Q. Fabius Maximus
UTI ROGAS: 9ANTIQUO: 8ABSTINEO: 0
B. Maxima Valeria Messallina, Sacerdos Vestalis
UTI ROGAS: 16ANTIQUO: 1ABSTINEO: 4
Maxima Valeria Messallina is appointed Legata pro praetore with 16 votes
against 9 votes for Q. Fabius Maximus
APPOINTED: California Legata pro praetore Maxima Valeria Messallina
************
XII Canada Citerior - Legatus pro praetore T. Annaeus Regulus
UTI ROGAS: 25ANTIQUO: 0ABSTINEO: 0
APPOINTED: Canada Citerior Legatus pro praetore T. Annaeus Regulus
***********
XIII Canada Ulterior - Legatus pro praetore Cn. Iulius Caesar
UTI ROGAS: 24ANTIQUO: 0ABSTINEO: 1
APPOINTED: Canada Ulterior Legatus pro praetore Cn. Iulius Caesar
*****************
XIV Dacia - Proconsul T. Iulius Sabinus
UTI ROGAS: 25ANTIQUO: 0ABSTINEO: 0
APPOINTED: Dacia Proconsul T. Iulius Sabinus
****************
XV Gallia - Consul P. Memmius Albucius
UTI ROGAS: 24ANTIQUO: 0ABSTINEO: 1
APPOINTED: Gallia Consul P. Memmius Albucius
***********
XVI Germania - Legatus pro praetore T. Flavius Aquila
UTI ROGAS: 25ANTIQUO: 0ABSTINEO: 0
APPOINTED: Germania Legatus pro praetore T. Flavius Aquila
*****************
XVII Hibernia - vacant
******************
XVIII Hispania - Proconsul M. Curiatius Complutensis
UTI ROGAS: 22ANTIQUO: 1ABSTINEO: 2
APPOINTED: Hispania Proconsul M. Curiatius Complutensis
**********
XIX Italia - as new Praefectus Italiae Publius Anneus
ConstantinusPlacidus
UTI ROGAS: 25ANTIQUO: 0ABSTINEO: 0
APPOINTED: Praefectus Italiae Publius Anneus Constantinus Placidus
***************
XX Lacus Magni - Legatus pro praetore vacant
************
XXI Mediatlantica - Proconsul Ti. Galerius Paulinus
UTI ROGAS: 23ANTIQUO: 0ABSTINEO: 0
APPOINTED: Mediatlantica Proconsul Ti. Galerius Paulinus
*********
XXII Mexico - Proconsul M. Iulius Severus
UTI ROGAS: 23ANTIQUO: 1ABSTINEO: 1
APPOINTED: Mexico Proconsul M. Iulius Severus
***********
XXIII Nova Britannia – Proconsul M. Minucius Audens
UTI ROGAS: 25 ANTIQUO: 0ABSTINEO: 0
APPOINTED: Nova Britannia Proconsul M. Minucius Audens
*************
XXIV Pannonia - Legatus pro praetore Cn. Cornelius Lentulus
UTI ROGAS: 25 ANTIQUO: 0ABSTINEO: 0
APPOINTED: Pannonia Legatus pro praetore Cn. Cornelius Lentulus
**********
XXV Sarmatia - as new Legatus pro praetore C. Antonius Costa
UTI ROGAS: 25ANTIQUO: 0ABSTINEO: 0
APPOINTED: Sarmatia Legatus pro praetore C. Antonius Costa
*************
XVI Thule - Legatus pro praetore C. Curius Saturninus
UTI ROGAS: 22ANTIQUO: 1ABSTINEO: 2
APPOINTED: Thule - Legatus pro praetore C. Curius Saturninus
*****************
XXVII Venedia - vacant
*************__________________________________________
ITEM II Decision that from now on each advise in the Senate will be
publishedas a separate Senatus Consultum to make it easier to look for
previousadvises. Further from now on a project to organize old advises
asseparate Senateus Consultum will bew set by the Consuls. All our
SCshould in the end be searchable.Uti rogas: 24Antiquo: 0Abstineo: 1The
result of the voting is Item I PASSEDSenator M. Moravius Piscinus
Horatianus has not voted on Item II and I counted his vote as ABSTINEO.
_____________________________________________
Tribuni:
M. Octavius Corvus (reporting)Maxima Valeria Messallina C. Curius
SaturniusC. Petronius DexterC. Aquilius Rota
I thank Consul Quintilianus for help in my work. Special thanks for my
colleague Maxima Valeria Messallina for advise and help while preparing
my first report.
Valete bene in pace Deorum,
M. Octavius CorvusTribunus Plebis


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Cato Octavio Corvo omnibusque in foro SPD

Congratulations to the newly-appointed governors. May they govern wisely and well.

Tribune, it seems that the comments made by senators when voting have been erroneously left out. Would you mind posting these as well, as has always been done?

Thank you and keep[ up the good work!

Valete,

Cato

>
>
> A. Tullia Scholastica L. Juliae Aquilae quiritibus, sociis, peregrinisque
> bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>
>
>
> Salve Magistra mea,
> CAECA :> * Ubi est bubula?
>
> ATS: fortasse apud McDonald. Vel Arby. ;-)))
>
> LIA: too funny:)
>
> ATS2: Vel Wendy. ;-)
>
> ATS: Eratne taurobolium?
>
> LIA: Ok I am in a rush here so either you asked if it was bull or the muses of
> thrace *risum et ridens*
>
>
> ATS2: I asked whether there had been a taurobolium, a rite of Cybele
> (possibly of other Eastern deities) in which a devotee is spattered with the
> blood of a bull sacrificed on a platform above said person. (or that¹s what
> the OLD says anyway, and I do recall similar descriptions from my
> undergraduate classics courses).
>
>
> I'll let Caeca tackle that one – btw has anyone been watching Spartacus? Its
> on demand – and I think it is contributing to my spring fever
>
> ATS2: We still have a lot of snow here in case you want to calm that
> spring fever. It¹s melting, but still very visible, and quite deep in places.
>
>> > CAECA: *tears of laughter rolling down her face* Do you hear that?
>> > The mime is chanting - " duo, quattor, sex, octo – cui multum tribuimas"
>> (two
>> > four six eight, who do we appreciate!)
>> > Eheu!!!! He is being chased away but the crowd is going crazy waving their
>> > flags and cheering - he is pouring some manner of drink over himself and
>> > shouting "Minutus cantorum, minutus balorum, minutus carborata descendum
>> > pantorum." (A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down the pants)
>
>> > ATS: Putavi Romanos subligacula gerere, et interdum bracas, non pantos...
>> > ;-)
>
> LIA: He forgot his subligaculum – he was not wearing one, nor the "occasional"
> trousers – ita vero non pantos!
>
> ATS2: Tsk, tsk! Reportedly a certain Cato (late lamented) thought that
> wearing a tunic under his toga was an affectation, but even he seemed to have
> worn the subligaculum.
>
>> > JULIA: Now what! Sulla and Cato fighting over the same seat! It appears
>> Sulla
>> > wants to sit by all of Cato's uxores!
>> >
>> > ATS: What about Cato¹s horse? He used to have one in his
>> > residence...uxores? Quid? QVID? Estne Muslimus factus? Eis quattuor uxores
>> > habere licet.
>
> LIA: refer to message # 74197 for an explanation *chuckles*
>
>> >JULIA: Oh and here comes my notorious cousin Iulius Caesar who appears to be
>> entering
>> > some sort of negotiation with the two Senators – "blatero, blatererare,
>> iaddo,
>> > iaddere, iaddedi, iadditum"
>> >
>> > ATS: Sounds normal for the curia...
>> >
>> > JULIA: Ah finally A. Tullia Scholastica intercedes - threatening with what
>> looks like
>> > a length of reed and they are all seated – with Caesar between them!
>> >
>> > ATS: Well, I had to borrow a nightstick from one of my relatives to keep
>> > these guys under control. In any case, I carry my pugio discreetly
>> concealed
>> > under my palla. One never knows when one of the students might get upset
>> > about an exam grade, or about being bounced from Sermó because he or she
>> > missed the due date for homework...this year¹s crop of Sermo II students >>

has

>> > to be subjected to electric cattle prodding to get them to do anything.
>> >
>> >
>> > Thank you to our beloved Magistra!
>> >
>> > ATS: Flocci est.
>
> LIA: Cattle prod, eh? The final race is yet to be run so this is a warning to
> all keep it up – the "shade" may just incorporate it into the final
> commentary... er report.
>
> ATS2: Well, we still have a quarter of the class holding their final
> assignment of the course close to their (presumably) furry bosoms (for all are
> male) long after it was due, claiming that they did not see it onsite (must
> have had several fifths before checking). The four other classes are quite
> good about these matters, but this one...well...even though it has several
> good Latinists, at least one or two of whom teaches the subject, seems to be
> afflicted with a disinclination to do the work on time. Avitus did say that
> they had to be goaded... Magistra is still working on their midterm
> (so-called, though it is more like a two-thirds term), but the end of the
> primary correction is in sight. It has just been taking forever, far longer
> than a similar exam did last year.
>
> Vale, amica mea,
>
> Julia
>
>
> Vale, et valete.
>
> --- In Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Nova-Roma%40yahoogroups.com> , "A.
> Tullia Scholastica" <fororom@...> wrote:
>> >
>>> > >
>>> > > A. Tullia Scholastica praeconibus electissimis quiritibus, sociis,
>>> > > peregrinisque bonae voluntatis S.P.D.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: Salvete and a glorious good morning to all this first day of the
>>> > > semi-finals! For those of you just joining the races, I am C.Maria Caeca

and

>>> > > my co-broadcaster is L. Iulia Aquila. It is a cool crisp morning due to

the

>>> > > extraordinary cool night we had! I see that the track has been wet down,
>>> which
>>> > > will make it easier for Julia and I to see the action on the track!
>>> Hopefully
>>> > > we may be able to interview some of patrons, officials and drivers as
>>> well –
>>> > > although everything has been so fast paced we may not get to it. The
>>> circus is
>>> > > packed, but then I expected it to be beyond capacity for the
>>> semi-finals! The
>>> > > crowd is buzzing! Shouts of supports for their factions fill the air!
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: I am so glad you are back with us today Caeca, pulchra es, and
>>> > > congratulations on your fortuitous win yesterday: an augerae appeared in

the

>>> > > night sky in the late evening to celebrate your win!
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: Fortasse auriga...fortasse augurium...
>>> > >
>>> > > How fortuitous!
>>> > > Ah – the plaustra comes into view, the carts that will carry the images

of

>>> > > Gods, readying to join the Pompa.
>>> > > Is that our Pontifex Maximas with his attendants making final touches to

his

>>> > > ceremonial Togata? I believe it is but with so many around him it is
>>> hard to
>>> > > tell.
>>> > > Everyone seems to be dressed in their finest, either the colors to which
>>> they
>>> > > are loyal or fine exquisite cloth of brilliant hues that appear to have
>>> been
>>> > > blessed by the Gods! Strands of Sol's gold and Luna's silver weaved into

the

>>> > > clothing to make them sparkle! It is as if Minerva herself inspired the
>>> > > weavers to their fullest potential
>>> > > I see that the esteemed Marinus and his family are entering the Senate
>>> box;
>>> > > the other magistrates as well are entering the pulvinar, their special
>>> > > skybox...
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: Look Julia there's your child, M. Iulius Aquila sitting next to
>>> Marinus
>>> > > as his guest – and the both are deep in discussion! He was easy to spot
>>> > > earlier- a towering 6'6", sandy haired with blues eyes – it is no wonder

he

>>> > > was surrounded by lovely maidens. I understand the young man is already

a

>>> > > studied orator with a commanding voice and a healthy charm that he no
>>> doubt
>>> > > got from you and his dear transitioned father.
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA:*nods with a lowering of the chin and a mother's smile, stands *
>>> > > The pompa begins!
>>> > > The procession is incredibly beautiful, as usual bearing exquisitely >>>

robed

>>> > > statues of the Gods who made Rome, sculpted by the most elite of
>>> sculptors in
>>> > > laudable tribute to the Deities they portray!
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: Yes, and more litters, tensae, follow behind carrying even more
>>> > > impressive representations of the Gods! Consul Albucius and Pontifex
>>> Maximus
>>> > > M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus honor the deities with a sacrifice of
>>> incense
>>> > > and a libation as each impressive sculpture is lifted into its place.
>>> > > The honor of presiding over today's Ludi is amiably granted by Aedile
>>> Curile
>>> > > P. Annaeus Placidus who now stands close by our Consul and the Pontifex
>>> > > Maximus.
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: It is a breathtaking sight, all those mysterious roses and other
>>> exotic
>>> > > flowers of various colors arranged throughout the circus Over there!
>>> Consul K.
>>> > > Fabius Buteo Quintilianus and my cousin M. Iulius Severus join Marinus'
>>> party
>>> > > – no doubt the Consul and Severus are responsible for the lovely flowers

and

>>> > > sprays of petals that are flung high over the crowds! No doubt again
>>> Severus
>>> > > will be sending lovely youths to adorn us also.
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: And here they come bearing gifts, what a delight! And they are
>>> setting
>>> > > up a buffet of polenta, all kinds of breads, cheeses, those wonderful
>>> > > sausages from Rota, fruits, salmon with garum
>>> > > * Ubi est bubula?
>> >
>> > ATS: fortasse apud McDonald. Vel Arby. ;-))) Eratne
>> > taurobolium?
>> >
>>> > > And Wine! Falernian! *takes a fine goblet of Falernian from the server
>>> boy*
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: A wonderful spread to be sure! I shall stick to the fruited water

for

>>> > > now, I may take a sip of Falernian in honor of the victor but my taste
>>> in wine
>>> > > has always been a bit immature – I prefer Mulsum - that too has been so
>>> > > graciously provided for us also. We are not to be wanting in the
>>> celebration
>>> > > at all!
>>> > > I believe we are about to get underway
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: Oh MY! Look at that! Beyond the uplifting inspiration music
>>> following
>>> > > the procession what is that?
>>> > > The procession has dispersed to a well deserved round of cheering but
>>> there
>>> > > seems to be another surprise for all of us.
>>> > > Are the crowds are laughing?
>>> > > A mime driving a cart turned into a white, red, blue and green makeshift
>>> > > chariot pulled by asses! The crowds are making all sorts of noises even
>>> ducks,
>>> > > mules and dogs!
>>> > > Julia can you see what is written on the side of that contraption?
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: *leans over the edge of the broadcast box* It appears to read:
>>> Sona si
>>> > > latine loqueris (Honk if you speak Latin) *laughs – a lot * and so the
>>> > > earsplitting noise!
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: *laughing* The mime is waving many colored flags and dancing in a
>>> very
>>> > > feminine way, his tunica almost too short... oops! *blushes, as the >>>

crowd

>>> > > roars*
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: fortasse est Graecus; in comoediis, khitones semper sunt
>>> breviores
>>> > > quam decent.
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: *leans in closer to get a better look, a smile of pleasure upon

her

>>> > > face* Lapsum vestitus passi sumus! (We had a wardrobe malfunction)
>>> > > Multas gratias mimus!
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: *tears of laughter rolling down her face* Do you hear that?
>>> > > The mime is chanting - " duo, quattor, sex, octo – cui multum tribuimas"
>>> (two
>>> > > four six eight, who do we appreciate!)
>>> > > Eheu!!!! He is being chased away but the crowd is going crazy waving >>>

their

>>> > > flags and cheering - he is pouring some manner of drink over himself and
>>> > > shouting "Minutus cantorum, minutus balorum, minutus carborata descendum
>>> > > pantorum." (A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down the
>>> pants)
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: Putavi Romanos subligacula gerere, et interdum bracas, non
>>> pantos...
>>> > > ;-)
>>> > >
>>> > > Oh how funny!!!!! *dabs at her eyes with a piece of pale yellow silk*

You

>>> > > might be careful yourself that Iuppiter will not take his wrath for that
>>> > > display – your pale golden silk garment might disappear before
>>> everyone's eyes
>>> > > should it shower – be careful leaning over the box also that neckline is
>>> quite
>>> > > deep... an exquisite choice btw Domina.
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: *composing herself, smiles at Caeca* I see that even those in the
>>> > > pulvinar are enjoying the comedy. I notice Palladius and Censor C.
>>> Fabius
>>> > > Buteo Modianus have taken their seats beside Consul Quintilianus and my
>>> cousin
>>> > > Censor T. Iulius Sabinus Sabinus who is splendid in a purple and gold
>>> toga
>>> > > picta.
>>> > > The agitatores for the first race of the semifinal are finishing with
>>> their
>>> > > preparations, attending to last minute tasks. The chariots are gleaming,

the

>>> > > agitatores are clean and impressive, Nervia is radiantly gorgeous,
>>> wonder if
>>> > > she will use her beauty as strategy - but she is seriously competitive!
>>> They
>>> > > are personally following up and rechecking their harnesses, chariots and
>>> > > wheels – and soothing excited steeds to make them conserve their energy!
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: The parade of the chariots around the Circus Maximus is
>>> beginning; they
>>> > > are very relaxed this day, as if they are preening for the masses, even

the

>>> > > Venetae are excited although they have no aurigae in this race!
>>> > > Oh look Julia! Your friend Petronius Dexter is waving, he is high up in

the

>>> > > stands in his impeccable blue pallium over a blue tunic he makes no
>>> attempt to
>>> > > hide today!
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: I¹m sure he looks quite elegant...he¹s a good-looking guy.
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: *nods her head down towards Dexter, her eyes twinkling merriment*
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: In lane 1 we have the Consul's Luxogenes driven by Eporicus who
>>> will
>>> > > use his exacting skill all the while maintaining that steady pace with
>>> final
>>> > > dash that won the first Quarterfinal for the Albatae. His steeds are
>>> > > magnificent, as the all have been. Lane 2 will see the Russata entry –

M.

>>> > > Arminius Maior's Rubidea manned by the handsome and accomplished
>>> Febronius, a
>>> > > consistant driver who is not apt to take many chances as he did in the
>>> first
>>> > > quarterfinals, but this being a semi final he may be more aggressive.
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: Now what! Sulla and Cato fighting over the same seat! It appears
>>> Sulla
>>> > > wants to sit by all of Cato's uxores!
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: What about Cato¹s horse? He used to have one in his
>>> > > residence...uxores? Quid? QVID? Estne Muslimus factus? Eis quattuor
>>> uxores
>>> > > habere licet.
>>> > >
>>> > > Oh and here comes my notorious cousin Iulius Caesar who appears to be
>>> entering
>>> > > some sort of negotiation with the two Senators – "blatero, blatererare,
>>> iaddo,
>>> > > iaddere, iaddedi, iadditum"
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: Sounds normal for the curia...
>>> > >
>>> > > Ah finally A. Tullia Scholastica intercedes - threatening with what
>>> looks like
>>> > > a length of reed and they are all seated – with Caesar between them!
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: Well, I had to borrow a nightstick from one of my relatives to
>>> keep
>>> > > these guys under control. In any case, I carry my pugio discreetly
>>> concealed
>>> > > under my palla. One never knows when one of the students might get >>>

upset

>>> > > about an exam grade, or about being bounced from Sermó because he or she
>>> > > missed the due date for homework...this year¹s crop of Sermo II students

has

>>> > > to be subjected to electric cattle prodding to get them to do anything.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > Thank you to our beloved Magistra!
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: Flocci est.
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: *casts an amused look towards Julia* I believe all the Iulians
>>> are out
>>> > > today quite large Gens
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: You have no idea, you stopped by last Saturnalia - we are
>>> certainly
>>> > > living up to our Patron Goddess and begetting.*utters a silent prayer to
>>> > > Venus*
>>> > > Starting from lane 3 we have the gorgeous chariot Sunburst driven by the
>>> Celt
>>> > > Ambicatos, a Praesina entry, owned by Q. Servilius Priscus. Winner of

the

>>> > > second quarterfinal, there is no doubt to question this driver's
>>> strategy – a
>>> > > swift and exciting pace!
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: The second Albata entry in lane 4 is Drunas, Consul Albucius
>>> second
>>> > > entry, driven by Nervia, she is dressed in a natural tunica and what
>>> appears
>>> > > to be studded leather straps crisscrossing her chest and held at the >>>

waist

>>> > > also solae that lace up to her knees – wonder if she will stick to her
>>> usual
>>> > > strategy of a steady pace through to the finish, she looks more
>>> determined
>>> > > than ever!
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: *casts twinkling eyes towards Caeca* Have those little birds been
>>> > > singing in your ears again?
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: Cito emendationem quintam! (I'm taking the fifth)*a tiny smile
>>> flits
>>> > > across her lips*
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: What kind of fifth? ;-)
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: Well that is quite ahistorical Domina, quite.
>>> > >
>>> > > *they both laugh*
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: Everyone is hurrying to their seats with all sort of delicacies

and

>>> > > delights in their hands, The troika of chariots are completing their
>>> parade
>>> > > lap and getting into position! *caught up in the excitement she stands

and

>>> > > shouts to the already cheering crowd*
>>> > > ADESTNE QUISQUAM DE ROMA!!!?!!!
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: Hmmm...fortasse melius, quisquam Romanus...
>>> > >
>>> > > *the crowd erupts into a wild joyful frenzy, the circus shakes beneath

the

>>> > > excitement – even the agitatores are amused!*
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA *laughs melodically and moves to stand at the edge of the box when

the

>>> > > signum is heard, the trumpet blares and the chariots take their place*
>>> > > The trumpet sounds!
>>> > > Consul Albucius drops the mappa!
>>> > > Missi sunt currus!
>>> > > They're off!
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: There is no shortage of excitement for this race! The throng is a
>>> mass
>>> > > of red, white and green flags!
>>> > > This race pits formidable winners against each other!
>>> > > Who will be the victor!
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: Coming out of the gate the drivers are in no hurry to push their
>>> steeds
>>> > > too hard!
>>> > > By Mars Spear! They are rounding the curve too close to each other!
>>> > > Watch!
>>> > > Watch the wheels send sparks into the air!
>>> > > I cannot tell which wheel it is but I believe it is Rubidea's pressured

by

>>> > > Drunas!
>>> > > The Russatae are in an uproar, a sea of red in the stands!
>>> > > On the straightaway their pace has become leisurely to avert early
>>> overheating
>>> > > and to conserve energy of the steeds- it is Rubidea and Drunas neck in
>>> neck in
>>> > > first, followed by the Sunburst on their heels and Luxogenes following
>>> close
>>> > > behind but seemingly in no hurry – and he is waving to the Consul!
>>> > > The Albatae go wild! We have seen this before and it earned him a win!
>>> > > As they go into the 2nd turn, sparks fly from the Rubidea and Drunas >>>

once

>>> > > again, this time Nervia is scowling and shouting, maybe taunting
>>> Febronius!
>>> > > It sounds like Nervia is shouting "Caro putrida es!"
>>> > > Febronius is shouting back "Vere furis!" and is driving his horses into

the

>>> > > Drunas!
>>> > > The Albatae are in an outcry and Russatae are in an uproar!
>>> > > Both are losing ground as they go into the second straightaway entangled

and

>>> > > the Sunburst speeds into first with Luxogenes on his heels in second!
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: My, my, I am on my second glass of the Falernian, maybe I should
>>> switch
>>> > > to the fruited water!
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: Have you tried the posca? It¹s pretty good, too.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > Into the 3rd turn it is green –Praesinae, white – Albatae/Luxogenes then
>>> > > white- Albatae/Drunas and red – Russatae neck in neck.
>>> > > The latter two disentangled but each nearly smash into the dolphin!
>>> > > Drunas is hot in pursuit! Nervia's leathers match her steeds' tack - at

the

>>> > > swift speed they appear as one dangerous entity!
>>> > > Nervia is speeding by Febronis so swiftly!
>>> > > And what is that she is shouting?
>>> > > A booming bravado "Verveces tui similes pro ientacuo mihi apposito
>>> sunt"!
>>> > > (I have jerks like you for breakfast!)
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: Well, vervécés aren¹t quite jerks, but I wouldn¹t attribute
>>> much
>>> > > intelligence or much machismo to them...jentaculo...est littera l inter
>>> u et
>>> > > o. appositi...
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > OH MY!
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: Well I will not repeat Febronius comeback *laughs knowingly* The

two

>>> > > were more than friendly last night at the party at the Ludus Albatus –
>>> in fact
>>> > > those of us were watching the stars also got quite show of another kind
>>> until
>>> > > they disappeared somewhere.
>>> > > Nice strategy Nervia!
>>> > > What in the name of great and mighty Athena is Nervia doing, she is now
>>> strong
>>> > > arming the Sunburst! Ambicatos is losing his lead! Febronius lost ground

but

>>> > > finally re-gained control of the Rubidea which will surely require some
>>> > > repairs after this race – and he has slipped back into last place.
>>> Eporicus
>>> > > appears to be taking Luxogenes for a drive in the country, now in third
>>> place.
>>> > > I can see that mischievous smile from here!
>>> > > As the approach last turn it is white- Albatae/Drunas, with green
>>> –Praesinae
>>> > > right beside her a nose behind – Ambicato is furiously shouting
>>> expletives at
>>> > > her, and she is returning them! A blanket finish perhaps today? Then
>>> white –
>>> > > Albatae/Luxogenes and a length behind is red – Russatae, recovered lost
>>> ground
>>> > > and is in last place.
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: Something is happening as they make the last spina!
>>> > > Luxogenes horses have taken to air and it is making a wide arc around

the

>>> > > battling Drunas and Sunburst! Luxogenes is in the lead!
>>> > > The Albatae have their hero – they are going wild in the stands!
>>> > > Can the Circus withstand the stomping earthquake! Drunas speeds towards
>>> > > Luxogenes with stealthy determination, Drunas' steeds are white with
>>> froth but
>>> > > their massive haunches propel them towards their target as the steeds
>>> are now
>>> > > even with the front edge of the Luxogenes! The Sunburst has pulled up
>>> beside
>>> > > Drunas, sheets of horse-sweat are flying into both their faces, a ½ nose
>>> > > between them and the Rubidea has made a remarkable recovery as he is on

the

>>> > > heels of Sunburst but his horses appear taxed and unnerved
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: *leaps to her feet, bouncing a little and leaning over the edge
>>> waving
>>> > > a perfumed multicolored silk cloth*
>>> > > There! There! Luxogenes has pulled ahead by two lengths towards the
>>> finish!
>>> > > His horses have barely broke a sweat!
>>> > > Luxogenes is the winner! The Albatae are nearly uncontrollable, the
>>> Consul
>>> > > walks in a lively step towards Eporicus!
>>> > > In second place is Albatae/Drunas – thanks to her for a marvelous
>>> competition!
>>> > > In third is Rubidea and last is the Sunburst. A great semi-final today!
>>> *turns
>>> > > to the server boy* I'll take that Falernian now, si placet.
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: What a Race! Luxogenes and Drunas will proceed to the finals!
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: *raises her goblet to the skies* May the Gods smile on them!
>>> *lowers
>>> > > the goblet to her rubied lips*
>>> > >
>>> > > CAECA: The grooms will be busy wiping that dusty lather from the
>>> magnificent
>>> > > animals today and polishing the chariots for the next semi-final.
>>> Albatae's
>>> > > agitatores will rest after having the sweat sponged from their
>>> sweat-drenched
>>> > > bodies, change into dry tunicae.
>>> > >
>>> > > ATS: Anyone handy with some Corinthian perfume? Aventina probably

has

>>> > > some...
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > Look the towel vendor scurries from the waiting area as we speak – the
>>> servers
>>> > > are taking them lemon-water. Ambicatos and Nervia are far from each >>>

other

>>> > > after he congratulated her but neither look perturbed. Good sports.
>>> *raises
>>> > > her own goblet of Falernian to the heavens for a toast to the Gods*
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > JULIA: Come, Domina, let's go mingle and stretch our limbs. I want to
>>> observe
>>> > > the steeds for the next semi-final. *lazily sweeping her eyelashes, her
>>> lips
>>> > > curled into a secretive smile* The agitatores as well and of course our
>>> amící.
>>> > >
>>> > > Narratio resumetur.
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > Valete!
>> >
>> >
>
>

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<<--- On Sun, 3/7/10, A. Tullia Scholastica <fororom@...> wrote:

ATS: And Cato seems to be suffering an allergy attack from coming into
contact with these feline fanciers.>>

 
There seems to be some confusion. Cato said his driver was allergic to cats, not he, himself. 
. ..
 

<< ATS: He seems to have suffered even more from the clouds of cat hair once
embedded in Aeternia¹s clothing, but now wafting about after her exertions on
his behalf.>>
 
 
Au contraire, Aeternia's kitties and the Nova Roma Micini are expertly groomed and besides, it's not time for them to start shedding their winter coats yet.
And then, of course, we cat fanciers never go anywhere without our handy-dandy lint brushes - just in case. :)
 
Maxima Valeria Messallina




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<<--- On Mon, 3/8/10, publiusalbucius <albucius_aoe@...> wrote:
Messallinae s.d.

Thanks! I was not confident in the semi, knowing that your chariot often reaches the finals.

Now, I keep on crossing fingers for Albati, for Incitatus is still there for... Glues! ;-)>>
 
 
Ha...ha...ha...
Just remember that's Gorilla strength glue!
 
MVM






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<<--- On Mon, 3/8/10, luciaiuliaaquila <dis_pensible@...> wrote:

>>>MVM: Yep, he's on tough Celt.

Wow, that's the fourth chariot to go, but no matter. There's time before the
next Ludi to have a new one made!<<<
 
<<LIA: Hmmm I shall look forward to next year's chariot! Btw could we enter into negotiations regarding Emrys?>>
 
 
Actually, the new chariot will be for the next Ludi in April. :)
As for Emrys, he's free until the next Ludi...
Have fun!
 
MVM




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<<--- On Mon, 3/8/10, C.Maria Caeca <c.mariacaeca@...> wrote:

Um ...I just noticed this ...did our consul change Factios????? last I knew, he and his chariots were Albati ...yes? No one changed something rather important and didn't tell me, right? LOL! Did the blues highjack those 2 chariots????>>
 
 
Heheheheeee....
What can I say? We're sneaky. LOL
What? It's not dirty tactics... it's sneaky tactics!
 
MVM




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<<--- On Mon, 3/8/10, luciaiuliaaquila <dis_pensible@...> wrote:

Salve Messallina,

Maxima Valeria Messallina wrote:

>
> Is this the same "tall man" that was sitting in front of Dexter during the quarterfinals?

...and peering over the garden walls and escorting many to the various celebrations: )

Can you guess his identity?>>
 
 
I haven't a clue.
 
MVM




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M. Moravius Piscinus Horatianus Quiritibus, cultoribus Deorum et omnibus salute plurimam dicit: Di Deaeque vos ament

Hodie est ante diem VII Eidus Martias; haec dies comitialis est: Arma ancilia movent.

This is the second date given for when the Salii performed their leaping dance. The first date is on the kalends of March, and a
third date is the Tubulustrium on 23 March. The nature of the dance suggests that its purpose was to drive out disease and to aid in the
growth of new shoots in spring. The origin of the Salii is said to have been by Rex Numa Pompilius as guardians of the sacred ancilia. Here are three accounts of that origin by an historian, a poet, and a philosopher/sacerdos.

Numa and the Salii

"The sixth part of (Numa's) religious legislation was devoted to those whom the Romans call Salii. Numa himself appointed them from among the patricians, choosing the twelve most handsome young men. Their sacred objects are kept on the Palatine hill, and they themselves are known as the Palatini. For the Agonales, who are called by some the Salii Collini, and whose sacred repository is on the crest of the Quirinal, were appointed after Numa's reign by the king Hostilius, in fulfillment of a vow that he made in the war against the Sabines." ~ Dionysius of Halicarnassus, Roman Antiquities II.70.1


"The crowns of the Aventine woods trembled, and the earth sank under the weight of Jove. The king's heart shook, the blood fled from his body, and the bristling hair stood up stiffly on his head. When he regained his senses, he said: 'King and Father to the high Gods, if I have touched Your offerings with pure hands, and if a pious tongue, too, asks for what I seek, grant expiation from your lightning,'

The God accepted his prayer, but hid the truth with deep ambiguities, and terrified him with confusing words.

'Sever a head,' said the God.

The king replied, 'I will, we'll sever an onion's, dug from my garden.'

The God added: 'Of a man.'

'You'll have the hair,' said the king.

He demanded a life, Numa replied, 'A fish's.'

The God laughed and said: 'Expiate my lightning like this, O man who cannot be stopped from speaking with Gods. And when Apollo's disc is full tomorrow, I'll give you sure pledges of empire.'

He spoke, and was carried above the quaking sky, in loud thunder, leaving as Numa worshipped Him.

"(Numa) appears and sits among them on a maple throne; countless men stand about him in silence. The outer rim of Phoebus had scarcely risen; anxious hearts tremble with hope and fear. He stood up, his head veiled with a snow-white mantle, and lifted to the gods familiar hands. (Numa) declared, 'The time has come for the promised gift, add credence, Jupiter, to your vow.' Even as Numa spoke, the sun raised its full circle, and a heavy crash came from heaven's vault. The God thundered three times in a cloudless sky and hurled three bolts, trust me, I speak of marvels but also facts. The middle part of the heavens began to gape; the crowd and its leader lifted their eyes heavenward. Look, a shield is turning gently in the light breeze and tumbles down. The people's roar hits the stars. The king picks up the gift after killing a heifer whose neck was unmolested by the yoke. He calls the shield ancile since all its sides are cut and no angles presents itself to sight. Then, since he knows empire's fate depends on this, he hits upon a plan of great cunning. He orders more shields embossed in the same shape to baffle the eyes of treacherous thieves. Mamurius, whether his character eclipsed his craft is hard to say, finished the work. Generous Numa said, 'Request payment for your work. If my word is good, your request won't fail.' He had just named the Salii from saltus, meaning 'dance,' giving them the arms with words for a hymn. So Mamurius replied, 'Pay me with glory. Have my name resound as the hymn closes.' Hence the priests pay the promised reward for a work of ancient times and shout out 'Mamurius!'" ~ Ovid Fasti 329-348; 359-392


"The priesthood of the Salii is said to have been established for the following reason. In the eighth year of his reign a pestilence, which traversed Italy, distracted Rome also. The story goes that while the people were disheartened by this, a bronze buckler fell from heaven, which came into the hands of Numa, and a wonderful account of it was given by the king, which he learned from Egeria and the Muses. The buckler came, he said, for the salvation of the city, and must be carefully preserved by making eleven others of like fashion, size, and shape, in order that the resemblance between them might make it difficult for a thief to distinguish the one that fell from heaven. He said further that the spot where it fell, and the adjacent meadows, where the Muses usually had converse with him, must be consecrated to them; and that the spring which watered the spot should be declared holy water for the use of the Vestal virgins, who should daily sprinkle and purify their temple with it. Moreover, they say that the truth of all this was attested by the immediate cessation of the pestilence. When Numa showed the buckler to the artificers and bade them do their best to make others like it, they all declined, except Veturius Mamurius, a most excellent workman, who was so happy in his imitation of it, and made all the eleven so exactly like it, that not even Numa himself could distinguish them. For the watch and care of these bucklers, then, he appointed the priesthood of the Salii. Now the Salii were so named, not, as some tell the tale, from a man of Samothrace or Mantinea, named Salius, who first taught the dance in armour; but rather from the leaping which characterized the dance itself. This dance they perform when they carry the sacred buckler through the streets of the city in the month of March, clad in purple tunics, girt with broad belts of bronze, wearing bronze helmets on their heads, and carrying small daggers with which they strike the shields. But the dance is chiefly a matter of step; for they move gracefully, and execute with vigour and agility certain shifting convolutions, in quick and oft-recurring rhythm." ~ Plutarch, Life of Numa 13


Our thought for today is from Epicurus, Vatican Saying 81:

"The soul neither rids itself of disturbance nor gains a worthwhile joy through the possession of greatest wealth, nor by the honor and
admiration bestowed by the crowd, or through any of the other things sought by unlimited desire."

On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 11:29 PM, L. Livia Plauta <livia.plauta@...>wrote:

>
> Livia Petronio sal.
>
>
> How many centuries it took before there were flushing toilets and running
> water again?
>

Yes I agree they were way ahead of others but I do feel it depended on where
you lived. I live in a 4th floor walk-up flat. Last week, because of
plumbing problems. the building was totally without water. Believe me, this
gave me a whole new perspective on what it must have been like to live in a
Roman insula. :-) and it's not an experience I'd rush to repeat.


But even being a household slave would be better than living any time

> between the Middle Ages and the unity of Italy.
>

However there was a vast difference between being a household slave and
being sent to work in the mines or quarries.

Flavia Lucilla Merula


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Salve dear Caeca,

thank you for your congratulations and your kind words yesterday at your reception. You organized all very well and my compliments for your wonderful dress. The food was of the most delicious quality and you seem to do a nice job in training your slaves since I had the impression no one was ever looking for a drink nor food. (By the way did you ever think of selling the voluptuous dark haired from Aegyptus or was she from Juaea, with her fiery eyes?;-)

Hope to be able to invite you to the Castra in the future.

Thanks again

C.Aquillius Rota
Tribunus Plebis
Legatus Pro Praetore A-Ae

--- On Tue, 3/9/10, C.Maria Caeca <c.mariacaeca@...> wrote:

From: C.Maria Caeca <c.mariacaeca@...>
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] Re: Results of the February Senate Meeting
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 3:05 AM







 









Salvete omnes,r>


I would like to take a moment to congratulate all of our new governors, with a special congratulations to the new Governor of my own province!



Valete bene,

C. Maria Caeca



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Salve Maior,

thank you for your good wishes and congratulations. May Minerva bless my efforts with cooperation.

C.Aquillius Rota
Tribunus Plebis
Legatus Pro Praetore A-Ae

--- On Tue, 3/9/10, rory12001 <rory12001@...> wrote:

From: rory12001 <rory12001@...>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: Results of the February Senate Meeting
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 4:28 AM







 









Maior Omnibus spd;

I'd like to congratulate all our new governors as well, and hope that they all work to make real life meetings the norm in Nova Roma.

di vobis favent! May the gods favour you

M. Hortensia Maior



--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "C.Maria Caeca" <c.mariacaeca@ ...> wrote:

>

> Salvete omnes,

>

> I would like to take a moment to congratulate all of our new governors, with a special congratulations to the new Governor of my own province!

>

> Valete bene,

> C. Maria Caeca

>

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Salve Maior,

thank you for your good wishes and congratulations. May Minerva bless my efforts with cooperation.

C.Aquillius Rota
Tribunus Plebis
Legatus Pro Praetore A-Ae

--- On Tue, 3/9/10, rory12001 <rory12001@...> wrote:

From: rory12001 <rory12001@...>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: Results of the February Senate Meeting
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 4:28 AM







 









Maior Omnibus spd;

I'd like to congratulate all our new governors as well, and hope that they all work to make real life meetings the norm in Nova Roma.

di vobis favent! May the gods favour you

M. Hortensia Maior



--- In Nova-Roma@yahoogrou ps.com, "C.Maria Caeca" <c.mariacaeca@ ...> wrote:

>

> Salvete omnes,

>

> I would like to take a moment to congratulate all of our new governors, with a special congratulations to the new Governor of my own province!

>

> Valete bene,

> C. Maria Caeca

>

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Salve Cato,

I thank you for your support for my Governorship. I hope my efforts are blessed by some success for the better and advancement in the Province.

optime vale

C.Aquillius Rota
Tribunus Plebis
Legatus Prp Praetore A-Ae

--- On Tue, 3/9/10, Cato <catoinnyc@...> wrote:

From: Cato <catoinnyc@...>
Subject: [Nova-Roma] Re: Results of the February Senate Meeting (Corrected)
To: Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 6:12 AM







 









Cato Octavio Corvo omnibusque in foro SPD



Congratulations to the newly-appointed governors. May they govern wisely and well.



Tribune, it seems that the comments made by senators when voting have been erroneously left out. Would you mind posting these as well, as has always been done?



Thank you and keep[ up the good work!



Valete,



Cato

























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