Selected messages in Nova-Roma group. Jul 1-31, 2015
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93828 From: Arthur Waite Date: 2014-07-01
Subject: Appointments
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93829 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-03
Subject: Guess what I found!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93830 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-03
Subject: To my Canadian friends ...
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93831 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-03
Subject: Birthday wishes!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93832 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-03
Subject: Re: Birthday wishes!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93833 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-04
Subject: question
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93834 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2014-07-04
Subject: Re: question
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93835 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-04
Subject: Re: question
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93836 From: iulius_sabinus Date: 2014-07-05
Subject: The Collegium Pontificum is called in session - July 2767 a.U.c
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93837 From: marcusflaviusdenovanusvictor Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93838 From: robert574674 Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93839 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93840 From: Ty Sponchia Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93841 From: Robin Marquardt Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93842 From: Marcus Flavius Denovanus Victor Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93843 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Just a reminder
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93844 From: Jiri Rys Date: 2014-07-08
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93845 From: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Date: 2014-07-08
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93846 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-08
Subject: Re: Just a reminder
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93847 From: Jiri Rys Date: 2014-07-09
Subject: Re: Just a reminder
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93848 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-10
Subject: Some books you might enjoy
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93849 From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher Date: 2014-07-10
Subject: Medieval Latin
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93850 From: SP Robinson Date: 2014-07-11
Subject: Status report...
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93851 From: M. Pompeius Caninus Date: 2014-07-11
Subject: Re: Status report...
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93852 From: luciusnerva Date: 2014-07-12
Subject: The next election(s) dates?
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93853 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-12
Subject: Re: The next election(s) dates?
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93854 From: luciusnerva Date: 2014-07-13
Subject: Re: The next election(s) dates?
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93855 From: M. Pompeius Caninus Date: 2014-07-13
Subject: Re: The next election(s) dates?
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93856 From: Marcus Prometheus Date: 2014-07-13
Subject: The eastern Roman empire survived in greek people's souls and minds
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93857 From: Marcus Flavius Denovanus Victor Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wall
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93858 From: marcusflaviusdenovanusvictor Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: Re: P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93859 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Re: P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93860 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Re: P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93861 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Re: P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93862 From: robert574674 Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: Re: P(B)rocolitia Mith raeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93863 From: robert574674 Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: Re: P(B)rocolitia Mith raeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93864 From: alicia mann Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wall
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93865 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: Re: ??P(B)rocolitia Mith raeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93866 From: Marcus Flavius Denovanus Victor Date: 2014-07-15
Subject: Re: ??P(B)rocolitia Mith raeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93867 From: SP Robinson Date: 2014-07-16
Subject: Re: Status report...
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93868 From: Aemilius Crassus Date: 2014-07-17
Subject: Absence for some days
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93869 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-17
Subject: Re: Absence for some days
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93870 From: iulius_sabinus Date: 2014-07-18
Subject: Dis Manibus M. Iulius Severus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93871 From: iulius_sabinus Date: 2014-07-19
Subject: The NR website down
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93872 From: Belle Morte Statia Date: 2014-07-19
Subject: Re: The NR website down
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93873 From: M. Pompeius Caninus Date: 2014-07-19
Subject: Re: The NR website down
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93874 From: qfabiusmaximus Date: 2014-07-21
Subject: Re: Dis Manibus M. Iulius Severus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93875 From: Aemilius Crassus Date: 2014-07-23
Subject: Augusta Emerita - Amphitheater
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93876 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-23
Subject: Re: Augusta Emerita - Amphitheater
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93877 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-23
Subject: Re: Augusta Emerita - Amphitheater
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93878 From: Jim Hooper Date: 2014-07-23
Subject: Re: Augusta Emerita - Amphitheater
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93879 From: Aemilius Crassus Date: 2014-07-25
Subject: Augusta Emerita - Theater
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93880 From: alicia mann Date: 2014-07-25
Subject: Re: Augusta Emerita - Theater
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93881 From: iulius_sabinus Date: 2014-07-31
Subject: Report of the CP session - July 2767
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93882 From: iulius_sabinus Date: 2014-07-31
Subject: NR annales maximi - the first six month of 2767 a.U.c.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93883 From: Jiri Rys Date: 2014-07-31
Subject: Re: NR annales maximi - the first six month of 2767 a.U.c.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93884 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-31
Subject: Re: NR annales maximi - the first six month of 2767 a.U.c.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93885 From: xai776 Date: 2014-07-31
Subject: Provincia Carolina


Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93828 From: Arthur Waite Date: 2014-07-01
Subject: Appointments



Edictum Propraetoricium (2767-01)

 

I.         Patricius Attacottus Vallavantinius  is hereby re-appointed as Legate for military of Nova Britannia Ulterior.

II.        This edictum becomes effective immediately.

 

Enacted on the first of July in the year of the Consulship of Sta. Cornelia Valeriana Iuliana Aeternia  and G. Aemilius Crassus, 2767 AUC

 

Aulus Iulius Paterculus

Legatus pro Praetore

 

Edictum Propraetoricium (2767-02)

 

 I.         Gnaeus Hortensius Floccus is hereby appointed as Legate for the Region of Massachusetts.

II.        This edictum becomes effective immediately.

 

Enacted on the first of July in the year of the Consulship of Sta. Cornelia Valeriana Iuliana Aeternia  and G. Aemilius Crassus, 2767 AUC

 

Aulus Iulius Paterculus

Legatus pro Praetore

 

Edictum Propraetoricium (2767-03)

 

I.         Marcus Minucius Audens is hereby appointed as my Scriba.

II.        This edictum becomes effective immediately.

 

Enacted on the first of July in the year of the Consulship of Sta. Cornelia Valeriana Iuliana Aeternia  and G. Aemilius Crassus, 2767 AUC

 

Aulus Iulius Paterculus

Legatus pro Praetore
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93829 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-03
Subject: Guess what I found!
Salvete Omnes!

I found a Stephen Saylor book I didn't know about! I happened to be on
Audible.com looking for something entirely unrelated, and there it was! It
is Rubicon, by Stephen Saylor, and it is also now mine! I'll read it just
as soon as I finish the 2nd book in Robert Johnson's fictionalized biography
of Pompey.

Valete Bene!
C. Maria Caeca, purring happily.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93830 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-03
Subject: To my Canadian friends ...
Salvete!

I wish you a very happy Canada Day, and salute your lovely country!

Valete quam optime!
C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93831 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-03
Subject: Birthday wishes!
Salvete Omnes!

It is with true pleasure that I wish the happiest of natal days, and the
best of all years so far to our Pontifex Maximus, T. Iulius Sabinus! I send
you, Pater, my very warmest wishes!

With deepest respect,
Valete bene!
Maria
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93832 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-03
Subject: Re: Birthday wishes!
SALVE!

Thank you very much my dear Maria!

With the same respect,
Sabinus


"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius

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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93833 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-04
Subject: question
Salvete Omnes!

I have just finished the 2nd in the 3 volume fictionalized biography of
Pompey by Robert Johnson. Before I review it anywhere, though ... I have a
question. It has always been my understanding that the name Pompey is an
Anglicization of the Roman name Pompeius. I have no idea how it got created
or by whom, but as far as I know, it isn't Latin, and would never have been
used by any Roman.

However, in case I'm wrong, I'd like the instruction of those (and there are
many, here) wiser than I about such things. I'd prefer not to make a fool
of myself through ignorance.

Gratias Tibi ago!

Valete bene!
C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93834 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2014-07-04
Subject: Re: question
A. Tullia Scholastica C. Mariae Caecae omnibus bonae voluntatis S.P.D. 

 

Salvete Omnes!

I have just finished the 2nd in the 3 volume fictionalized biography of
Pompey by Robert Johnson. Before I review it anywhere, though ... I have a
question. It has always been my understanding that the name Pompey is an
Anglicization of the Roman name Pompeius.


ATS:  That it is.  


I have no idea how it got created
or by whom, but as far as I know, it isn't Latin, and would never have been
used by any Roman.


ATS:  Not sure what you are driving at here…Pompey certainly is not Latin, and would not have been used by any Roman [not to mention that y occurred only in Greek-derived words], but Pompejus / Pompeius [the medial i is consonantal] certainly is Latin, and as a nomen, was used by several Romans.  Many Roman (and Greek) names are Anglicized by dropping the case-ending or changing it; Horatius becomes Horace, Martialis becomes Martial, Vergilius becomes Vergil, Ovidius becomes Ovid.  These and other Roman names appear differently in other languages; if I am not mistaken, Tacitus stays put in English, but becomes Tacite in French, and Ovid becomes Ovide.  German also changes these names although German (being a civilized Indo-European language) is equipped with declensions, whose endings, however, do not resemble those of Latin or Greek (or Sanskrit…).  



However, in case I'm wrong, I'd like the instruction of those (and there are
many, here) wiser than I about such things. I'd prefer not to make a fool
of myself through ignorance.

ATS:  You are not ignorant.  Pompéjus (or rather, in agreement, Pompéja) was the name of a Roman gens which contributed many notable persons.  Pompey is an Anglicization thereof, supposedly facilitating transfer into the grammar-deprived English language.  One wonders how these names might be rendered in languages even more lacking in grammar than is English.  


Gratias Tibi ago!


Flocci est.  



Valete bene!
C. Maria Caeca


Vale(te) bene!  
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93835 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-04
Subject: Re: question

C. Maria Caeca A. Tulliae Scholasticae S. P. D.

 

You will entirely understand why I asked the question I asked and made my comment as I did, if you read my review of these books, which I expect to complete in a day or so.  Thank you, meanwhile, for your excellent answer.

 

Vale bene!

C. Maria Caeca

Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93836 From: iulius_sabinus Date: 2014-07-05
Subject: The Collegium Pontificum is called in session - July 2767 a.U.c
SALVETE!

The Collegium Pontificum is called into session starting with 09.00 hr.(Rome time) on a.d VI Id Quint 2767 a.U.c (Thursday 10 July 2014) until 19.00 hr.(Rome time) a.d III Kal Sex 2767 a.U.c (Wednesday, 30 July 2014).

The schedule of the session is:

Contio:
Start with 09.00 hr.(Rome time) on a.d VI Id Quint 2767 a.U.c (Thursday 10 July 2014) until 19.00 hr.(Rome time) on a.d XV Kal Sex 2767 a.U.c (Friday, 18 July 2014).

Vote:
Start with 09.00 hr.(Rome time) on a.d VII Sex Quint (Saturday, 26 July 2014) and ends at 19.00 hr.(Rome time) on a.d III Kal Sex 2767 a.U.c (Wednesday, 30 July 2014).

QUOD BONUM FAUSTVM FELIX FORTUNATUMQUE SIT POPULO ROMANO QUIRITIBUS

A. Unique item:

The Collegium Pontificum elect the Pontifex Maximus.

B. Instructions:

1. Any pontifex is entitled to candidate for the position of the Pontifex Maximus of the college.
2. The current pontifices candidates are: Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus, M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus, Cn. Cornelius Lentulus, Q. Fabius Maximus, Cn. Iulius Caesar, T. Iulius Sabinus, M. Pompeius Caninus, C. Vipsanius Agrippa, L. Vittelius Triarius.
3. Those pontifices who don't wish to participate in the election for the position of Pontifex Maximus of the college shall notify that on the college list of discussions no later than 19.00 (Rome time) on a.d XVI Kal Sex (Thursday 17 July, 2014). Otherwise, they are automatically listed as candidates.
4. The vote is not restricted only to one candidate.
5. Based of calculation, the pontifex candidate who receive the highest number of votes during the vote session is elected Pontifex Maximus.
6. It is highly recommended as candidates for the Pontifex Maximus position to present in short, during the contio, their platform or policy if elected.
7. The college members are instructed to observe that a.d XVII Kal Sex (Wednesday 16 July, 2014) is ater.
8. Any details may be added to these instructions if irregularities are reported or observed.

C.The Collegium Pontificum members can add new matters to debate or items during the contio but not later than 19.00 hr.(Rome time) on a.d XVI Kal Sex (Thursday 17 July, 2014)

D. Any matter or item presented is allowed to vote only in the final form which shall be presented not later than 19.00 hr (Rome time) on a.d XV Kal Sex 2767 a.U.c (Friday, 18 July 2014).

E. Proxy.
A CP member who is unable to vote can give his proxy to another CP member during the contio.

F. The Collegium Pontificum session can be observed by the entire Nova Roman community at this address:

VALETE,
T. Iulius Sabinus
acting PM.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93837 From: marcusflaviusdenovanusvictor Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: RE-JOINED THE GROUP

After an absence of 2 years I, with the help of the Provincia Brittania (Crispus) and the Administrators I am now back in the 'fold'.

Greetings to all citizens,

Vale bene!

Marcus Flavius Denovanus Victor.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93838 From: robert574674 Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Salve Victor!

Good to see you back. Glad you made it.

Welcome again to the Main List. Once you have got back up to date with the events in our main forum, please take part by posting on topics that interest you.

Vale bene!

Crispus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93839 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP

Salve Denovanus!

 

Welcome back home, civis!

 

Vale bene!

C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93840 From: Ty Sponchia Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Welcome back,
 
I have been trying to join for 9 months now; glad you made it back.
 
Ty


On Monday, July 7, 2014 4:00:09 PM, "'cmc' c.mariacaeca@... [Nova-Roma]" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com  
Salve Denovanus!
 
Welcome back home, civis!
 
Vale bene!
C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93841 From: Robin Marquardt Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Happy return  Marcus Flavius Denovanus Victor!
Can someone here share the Latin story about Phaethon with MFD.Victor?
I recently submitted it but somehow lost it in my file; I think I accidentally deleted it.
Gratias tibi ago,
Tiberius Marcius Quadra




On Tuesday, July 8, 2014 1:03 AM, "Ty Sponchia muskegcorner@... [Nova-Roma]" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com  
Welcome back,
 
I have been trying to join for 9 months now; glad you made it back.
 
Ty


On Monday, July 7, 2014 4:00:09 PM, "'cmc' c.mariacaeca@... [Nova-Roma]" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com  
Salve Denovanus!
 
Welcome back home, civis!
 
Vale bene!
C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93842 From: Marcus Flavius Denovanus Victor Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Salve!
Thank you for your welcome. It seems that I have been out in the 'wilderness' for so long!!
I will now get myself up-to-date with the main NR site, then see where I can help from there.

Vale bene,
Victor.


On Monday, 7 July 2014, 15:59, "'cmc' c.mariacaeca@... [Nova-Roma]" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com  
Salve Denovanus!
 
Welcome back home, civis!
 
Vale bene!
C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93843 From: Robert Woolwine Date: 2014-07-07
Subject: Just a reminder
Avete Omnes,

On the 10th is my surgery.  I will be gone for an undetermined amount of time at present.  My surgery has changed from 9 am on the 10th to 1 pm on the same day. 

As I stated previously, this is just a recap.  Sabinus will be Princeps Senatus pro tempore and my Censorial Colleague will have my proxy as well as the proxy of Decius Iunius Palladius during my absence for all senatorial business.

Respectfully,

Sulla
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93844 From: Jiri Rys Date: 2014-07-08
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Salve Denovanus!

Welcome back home!

Vale!

Tiberius Iulius Nerva
Aedilis Plebis


Dne PondÄ›lí, 7. ÄŒervenec 2014 18:27 , "Marcus Flavius Denovanus Victor marcusflaviusdenovanusvictor@... [Nova-Roma]" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com  
Salve!
Thank you for your welcome. It seems that I have been out in the 'wilderness' for so long!!
I will now get myself up-to-date with the main NR site, then see where I can help from there.

Vale bene,
Victor.


On Monday, 7 July 2014, 15:59, "'cmc' c.mariacaeca@... [Nova-Roma]" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com  
Salve Denovanus!
 
Welcome back home, civis!
 
Vale bene!
C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93845 From: Cn. Cornelius Lentulus Date: 2014-07-08
Subject: Re: RE-JOINED THE GROUP
Cn. Lentulus M. Flavio Denovano s. p. d.

Welcome back, dear Denovanus! I missed you!

Vale!
Lentulus

Da: "marcusflaviusdenovanusvictor@... [Nova-Roma]" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com  
After an absence of 2 years I, with the help of the Provincia Brittania (Crispus) and the Administrators I am now back in the 'fold'.
Greetings to all citizens,
Vale bene!
Marcus Flavius Denovanus Victor.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93846 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-08
Subject: Re: Just a reminder
SALVE ET SALVETE!

May the Gods protect you and give you strength. I wish you a quick recovery.

VALE ET VALETE,
Sabinus

"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius

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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93847 From: Jiri Rys Date: 2014-07-09
Subject: Re: Just a reminder
Salve!

Quick recovery our Censor!

Vale!

Tiberius Iulius Nerva
Aedilis Plebis


Dne Úterý, 8. ÄŒervenec 2014 22:57 , "iulius sabinus iulius_sabinus@... [Nova-Roma]" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com  
SALVE ET SALVETE!

May the Gods protect you and give you strength. I wish you a quick recovery.

VALE ET VALETE,
Sabinus

"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius

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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93848 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-10
Subject: Some books you might enjoy
Omnibus in Foro S. P. D.

I have been indulging myself in a Stephen Saylor extravaganza over the last
several days. I have read four books, and I recommend all of them! Granted,
this is historical fiction, not an academic dissertation. However, the
author does excellent research as far as I can tell, and he knows how to
tell a great story. Three of these books deal with Julius Caesar's civil
war. They cover the period between his crossing of the Rubicon, and his
final triumphant entrance into Rome. They should be read in the following
order.

1. Rubicon
2. Last Seen In Massilia
3. A Mist Of Prophecies.

The fourth book is a collection of short stories that fill in the gaps
between the longer books. If you have followed the adventures of Gordianus
the Finder, then you will probably enjoy this collection. It's called A
Gladiator Dies Only Once. The other collection of short stories, the Venus
throw, is also very good, and serves the same purpose. I got all of these
books from audible.com. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

Valete Bene!
C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93849 From: Timothy or Stephen Gallagher Date: 2014-07-10
Subject: Medieval Latin
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93850 From: SP Robinson Date: 2014-07-11
Subject: Status report...
Salve et Salvete;

I am creeping back from what has been an emotionally devastating year thus far.

As those who've known me longest are aware, I am a cat person, and am also very sentimental about family and friends.  Machinatrix and I never had children, so the cats have been a big repository of our affection and feelings.  We do have wonderful nieces and nephews, but the distance has been too great to see them with any good frequency.  They send pictures, especially of y great nephew and great nieces, but visits are definitely better.

Our cats have never been a substitute for human family and friends, but they are a wonderful addition to our lives. They are creatures of pure spirit, unburdened by the curse of reason. They give affection without envy. They have needs without wanting. They are pedagogs without dogma...and they take up real estate in your heart bigger than you realize while you watch them play, sleep, eat, live...

My little friend Chesapeake Bandylegs the Hunter, calling name Chessie Bear, who slept by my side every night, died of a heart attack a couple of days after my last message to you in January, my friends of Nova Roma.  She'd been by my side for just over 1/5th of my life thus far.

In February, my mom had a fall and broke her cheek bone, me being half a day away by car.  Also, a manager at the store for whom I'd developed a deep and abiding respect passed suddenly.  Bob was a good man, attended his burial at Arlington at the beginning of June.

Then in March, my great aunt Anna Maria passed away.  She was definitely part of the granite in my life's foundations.  Nothing worked for Auntie Anit except the unvarnished truth of life.

In April, we lost my great uncle Albert, who was a WW2 veteran, badly wounded, but rebuilt himself (with help) and built a strong life and family.  Another of my plain spoken elders, but always so joy filled.

May seemed to be a reprieve, went to Norwich University in Vermont, my alma mater. I walked across the stage and received my bachelor's degree, 35 years after the rest of my class.  My mom and 2 good friends from my college days were there with my wife and me.

But at the end of May, Hildiekatt Halfshadow the Harrier, calling name Hildie, was taken ill.  On June 8th, we had to do the Final Kindness.  She had intestinal Lymphoma, which is what caused her sister Silver Kestrel the Ransacker's (Kessie) death just 2 years ago.

These Passings and others of close family friends, compounded on supporting my wife in uprooting from our comfortable life in northern Illinois and moving to southern Maryland.  She has rejoined the work force (civilian engineer with the US Navy) after being out 15 years dealing with PTSD and other effects of service connected disabilities. All this had an emotional toll that just kept building up and I fear I had a bit of inner collapse in some ways.  I have not kept up a lot of correspondence, save through my main FB page, put on a braver face there than I have truly felt.  It is, as my counselor called it, creative procrastination and distraction.

I did manage to publish a book of gnomic poetry (450 verses) in December before the gush of inner mush welled up.

These are the latest verses in my 2nd book of gnomic poetry.

Within my heart there is a place
Reserved for pets, my furry friends
Tis unrealized how large it is
Until they ail and need your help

Within the death of Kin or Kith
Or even that of furry friend
There comes a time of deepest thought
To meaning find of them to us

I've donated quite a bit in Kessie, Hildie and Chessie's memory to cat rescues this year.

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Nota bene to the Consuls, Censors and Tribunes...I do not see when, or if, I will be of use to the Res Publica as a Senator again.  Please remove me to emeritus status.

I shall review my "ownership" of any Nova Roma related lists and turn them over appropriately.

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Now, to start going through the 1200+ messages in this in box...

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Vale et valete
P Ullerius Stephanus Venator Piperbarbus Poetus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93851 From: M. Pompeius Caninus Date: 2014-07-11
Subject: Re: Status report...
Salve Venator!

I am very saddened to hear the depth and range of the misfortunes that have plagued you and your family this year. Of course, I was aware of some of the tragedies but this message lays out much more than I ever imagined. Hearing of this makes me regret all the more the fact that my wife was not ready to make the move from Bethel, Alaska back to Maryland where I had a great job offer in Leonardtown and an apartment lined up in California, not far from you and your wife. I will offer a blot with prayers and mead to a few of the Aesir and Vanir that they might support you and guide you along your journey with the hope that sweeter and brighter days will soon come to you. 

I do hope you will reconsider your role in the Senate. I believe we can all understand that family and other aspects of life take priority and may limit involvement in Nova Roma. Events sometimes overwhelm us and limit participation. But I do hope you can find the strength to remain on the Board. Your voice in the Senate is valuable and instructive. We need you as a Senator. 

Fac valeas!
 
Marcus Pompeius Caninus
 
 
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93852 From: luciusnerva Date: 2014-07-12
Subject: The next election(s) dates?



Salvete omnes!



I am a relative new comer to our res publica (though I actually became a member a year ago, my higher education at university has forced my attention on work, but things have become more manageable now) and would like to be a virtues citizen whom does his duty and  participates in voting. I have spent time learning the voting system but am unable to find a timetable for elections throughout the year.


If a fellow citizen could aid me in this endeavour it would be deeply appreciated.


Di vos incolumes custodiant!



Lucius Livius Nerva
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93853 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-12
Subject: Re: The next election(s) dates?

Salve Nerva et Salvete Omnes!

 

Usually, our elections are held in November of each year, but there will be lots of notice, and calls for candidates and such information when the time comes.  It is good to see a citizen who is eager to perform the responsibilities of citizenship!

 

Vale et valete bene!

C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93854 From: luciusnerva Date: 2014-07-13
Subject: Re: The next election(s) dates?

Salve C. Maria Caeca

Thank you kindly for the information, I look forward to an election to participate in.

Optime vale!
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93855 From: M. Pompeius Caninus Date: 2014-07-13
Subject: Re: The next election(s) dates?
Salve Livi Nerva!

You should read http://novaroma.org/nr/Election_MMDCCLXVI_(Nova_Roma) if you have not done so already. 

That page includes descriptions and requirements of the offices from last year's elections. 
 
Bene vale!

Marcus Pompeius Caninus
 
 
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93856 From: Marcus Prometheus Date: 2014-07-13
Subject: The eastern Roman empire survived in greek people's souls and minds
Panagiotis Limnios's answer to:

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Panagiotis Limnios 
During the First Balkan War in 1912 the Greek navy captured the island of Lemnos from the Ottoman Empire and promptly sent soldiers to every village and stationed them in the public squares. Children from all over the island ran to see what these so called Greeks looked like.

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Panagiotis Limnios


 


​Bene Valete
  
​BENE VALETE
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Marcus Prometheus.      
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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93857 From: Marcus Flavius Denovanus Victor Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wall
Yesterday I re-visited the P(B)rocolitia  Mithraeum near Hadrian's Wall which is luckily within reasonable distance from my house. I have made many visits to this Mithraic Temple and have noticed that more and more visitors are kneeling and then leaving coins on each altar stone.
I am wondering if we are seeing a return to the old Gods & Goddesses who have never actually left us??

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93858 From: marcusflaviusdenovanusvictor Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: Re: P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wa ll

Salve!


I notice the message I sent to all citizens BUT the 5 images I attached are not showing which is rather unfortunate.

Just do not know why!!!


They are 5 images I took of the Mithraeum and the altars etc.


Vale bene,

Victor.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93859 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Re: P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wa ll

Salve Denovane et Salvete Omnes!

 

Your pictures didn’t show up on the list because attachments are not allowed on the Main List.  However, if you use Facebook, we have a group there where you would be welcome to share them, and many of our citizens are also in that group.  I don’t have a direct link to the FB group, but if you go to Facebook and do a Search on Nova Roma, you should be able to find it quickly and easily.

 

Vale et valete bene!

C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93860 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Re: P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
SALVETE!

The Nova Roma group on FB is at this address:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2211669584/

VALETE,
Sabinus


"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius

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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93861 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: RE: [Nova-Roma] Re: P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wa ll

Salvete Omnes!

 

Gratias Tibi Ago, Sabine!  (I think I have spent most of my time in NR being grateful to Sabinus for his help, in one way or another!)

 

Valete Bene!

C. Maria Caeca
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93862 From: robert574674 Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: Re: P(B)rocolitia Mith raeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
Salve Victor

Sorry to hear your pictures failed to appear. I am not familiar with the process but perhaps you should try again.

But well done for trying. Keep trying and see what happens.

Vale bene.

Crispus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93863 From: robert574674 Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: Re: P(B)rocolitia Mith raeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
Salve iterum Victor.

I see that Maria has replied, advising that pictures cannot be posted.
  That is a shame, and we will need to look at the reason.

However, you are free to post pictures in the Britannia list, so why not try there.

Vale bene.

 Crispus.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93864 From: alicia mann Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: Re: [Nova-Roma] P(B)rocolitia Mithraeum on Hadrian's Wall
Salvete Victor,

I certainly hope so! It makes me happy to read that although there could be many other reasons and possibilities for people leaving coins there as I know little of Mithras' cult but maybe it is a hopeful sign of more Romanitas coming forward.

Valete bene,
Sexta Laelia Macra



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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93865 From: A. Tullia Scholastica Date: 2014-07-14
Subject: Re: ??P(B)rocolitia Mith raeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
A. Tullia Scholastica C. Marcio Crispo M. Flavio Victori aliisque bonae voluntatis S.P.D. 

 

Salve iterum Victor.


I see that Maria has replied, advising that pictures cannot be posted.
  That is a shame, and we will need to look at the reason.

ATS:  A few years ago the settings on the ML were changed, and since then have not allowed attachments.  The praetores may be able to change them back.  However, in those days when we had a high volume of posts on the ML, and some attachments were gigantic, that appeared not to be a good idea.  It's worth considering now, however, since the volume is far less than it used to be.  

For those of us not on Facebook, it might be a better idea to post the pictures on Britannia or some other list which allows attachments.  

BTW, when we were at the Conventiculum in Britain a few years ago, one of us, (Astur, I believe) put some coins on the altar of the Mithraeum, which a little brat took for himself.  Perhaps he also robs the church collection plate.  I would have liked to have found his parents and provided them with some relevant instruction.  


However, you are free to post pictures in the Britannia list, so why not try there.

ATS:  Good idea.  

Vale bene.

 Crispus.

Vale, et valete.  
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93866 From: Marcus Flavius Denovanus Victor Date: 2014-07-15
Subject: Re: ??P(B)rocolitia Mith raeum on Hadrian's Wa ll
Salve!
Tank you for your comments and yes I have now joined the Provincia Britannia mail group and so once I have read their details I will upload the images of the Mithraeum.
It is indeed heartening that the ancient ways are not forgotten, and I am sure citizens will agree that "in todays world" we need them more now than is recognised!
Yes, what happened to 'good neighbours, social interaction (face to face), honesty, decency, true belief (without an agenda), and pride in the country/empire.
We at Nova Roma should do our utmost to set an example.

OOPS! I am going on a bit!!

Vale bene,
M. Flavius Denovanus Victor
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93867 From: SP Robinson Date: 2014-07-16
Subject: Re: Status report...
Ave Caninus;

I shall then ask for a delay of 2 nunidae (sic) on any action until I can see how much better I am feeling.



Thank you very much for your kind words.  In some ways, I've been through a personal Ragnarok, that reshaping of the worlds as related in the Lore of my Faith Way.

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Vale et Valete
P Ullerius Stephanus Venator Piperbarbus Poetus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93868 From: Aemilius Crassus Date: 2014-07-17
Subject: Absence for some days
C. Aemilius Crassus omnibus SPD,

I inform that I will be absent for about a week due going to have a small surgery which will leave me with some difficulty to work with a computer for some days. So Nova Roma will be in the excellent hands of Aeternia for the next week.

Mean while I have spent some days with my kids in a mini holidays and we, among other things, went to the Roman ruins of Mérida, or Augusta Emerita, and took a lot of photos that I hope to share with you all when I will be more recovered and able to document them.

Valete optime.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93869 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-17
Subject: Re: Absence for some days
SALVE!

Have a quick recovery!

VALE,
Sabinus

"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius

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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93870 From: iulius_sabinus Date: 2014-07-18
Subject: Dis Manibus M. Iulius Severus

SALVETE!


I learned from a private correspondence from FB that M. Iulius Severus, our former consul and governor of Nova Hispania (Mexico & Central America) passed away some time ago, more precisely on Sept. 27 2013.

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/Marcus_Iulius_Severus_(Nova_Roma)  


Dis Manibus M. Iulius Severus.


His obituary is here:

http://alternapalabra.info/2013/09/27/luis-gutierrez-esparza-descanse-en-paz/  


VALETE,

Sabinus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93871 From: iulius_sabinus Date: 2014-07-19
Subject: The NR website down

SALVETE!


There are 8 hrs since I observed our website is down. I hope that is happen because our webmaster try to do something there. 

If not, it is the first time in the almost last 10 years when that is happen for such amount of time.


VALETE,

Sabinus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93872 From: Belle Morte Statia Date: 2014-07-19
Subject: Re: The NR website down
Salvete,

I have e-mailed the webmaster making inquiries as to why it could be down.

Valete bene.
Aeternia 





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"De mortuis nil nisi bonum"
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93873 From: M. Pompeius Caninus Date: 2014-07-19
Subject: Re: The NR website down
Salvete1

We experienced a similar downtime last year. The server went offline because Fredrik had a power outage. There have been no changes to the server in the past two weeks on my end so I expect that something has happened in Sweden. I emailed Fredrik - hopefully he will respond soon.

 
Marcus Pompeius Caninus
 
 
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93874 From: qfabiusmaximus Date: 2014-07-21
Subject: Re: Dis Manibus M. Iulius Severus
Charon grant him safe passage.
 
In a message dated 7/18/2014 8:29:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com writes:
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93875 From: Aemilius Crassus Date: 2014-07-23
Subject: Augusta Emerita - Amphitheater
Salvete omnes,

I back at home since last Saturday but still forbidden to drive while recovering from the surgery I had last week. The recovery is going well even if slowly but finally I can sit for a little longer so I thought I could use some of that computer time to share with you all the photos I took at Mérida recently.

Mérida was founded by Augustus with veterans from Legio X Gemina and Legio V Alaudae with the name of Augusta Emerita. The city was the capital of Provincia Lusitania, roughly modern Portugal, and it is in Spain near the border with Portugal.

In the summer has many Roman related activities including gladiators shows in the Roman amphitheater and theater plays in the Roman theater. I couldn't go to either but could see some Gladiators reenactors training in the amphitheater.

I could only spent part of a day in Mérida so I only visit the amphitheater and theater ruins, the Roman Art museum  and a villa called Villa Mitreo.

The amphitheater and the theater are side by side and well preserved for ruins. I got the impression the amphitheater to be a little smaller than the one in Italica, also in Spain, but nevertheless more than well deserved the visit.

You can see the photos and a small video of the gladiators training at the following link:

Valete optime,
Crassus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93876 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-23
Subject: Re: Augusta Emerita - Amphitheater
SALVE!

Great place and nice photos. Thank you for them.

VALE,
Sabinus

"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius

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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93877 From: cmc Date: 2014-07-23
Subject: Re: Augusta Emerita - Amphitheater

Salve, Crasse!

 

Glad to see you back with us!

 

Vale bene!

Maria
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93878 From: Jim Hooper Date: 2014-07-23
Subject: Re: Augusta Emerita - Amphitheater
Salve, Crassus,
Good to hear you are doing well. Would love to tour old ruins someday.
Vale,
Gaius Pompeius Marcellus


On Wednesday, July 23, 2014 8:36 AM, "'cmc' c.mariacaeca@... [Nova-Roma]" <Nova-Roma@yahoogroups.com  
Salve, Crasse!
 
Glad to see you back with us!
 
Vale bene!
Maria
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93879 From: Aemilius Crassus Date: 2014-07-25
Subject: Augusta Emerita - Theater
Salvete omnes,

The theater is also in relative good shape and it is used to stage plays in the summer. For the several advertises I saw it looked to be a different play each weekend, on Friday and Saturday nights, and they are, this year at least, mainly ancient plays or adaptations of ancient texts with some more modern ones. There was one that called my attention that was a modern adaptation of the Iliad that was to be staged in Greek with Spanish subtitles, what I wouldn't give to be sit in a theater build in the times of Augustus and watching a play in Greek about Achilles and Troy.

The fact that the theater is being used to stage plays made it not possible to access all theater grounds mainly the stage and actor entrances and that was the only downside.

The theater it self seem to be dedicated to Mater Ceres with her statue in center position.

Behind the theater there was garden surrounded by a portico with statues of Augustus, Tiberius and Drusus, a well and latrines in the back of the garden and portico.

In the late empire some privatus build a house in the grounds of the garden, house called House Balisitca due its paintings in the wall which was thought to represent the Christian Apostles but now is believed to be representation of the house serfs as it was custom of the time.

I must confess it was great to be able to sit in a theater where so many generations of Romans watched theater plays through so many centuries.

The photos of the theater and gardens can be seen at:

Valete optime,
Crassus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93880 From: alicia mann Date: 2014-07-25
Subject: Re: Augusta Emerita - Theater
Salve, Crassus

Thank you for sharing the pictures! They're lovely, I'd love to sit there and watch a play while drinking some wine.

Valete bene,
Sexta Laelia Macra



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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93881 From: iulius_sabinus Date: 2014-07-31
Subject: Report of the CP session - July 2767

SALVETE!


QUOD BONUM FAUSTVM FELIX FORTUNATUMQUE SIT POPULO ROMANO QUIRITIBUS.


This is the Collegium Pontificum session report:

The Collegium Pontificum was called into session starting with 09.00 hr.(Rome time) on a.d VI Id Quint 2767 a.U.c (Thursday 10 July 2014) until 19.00 hr.(Rome time) a.d III Kal Sex 2767 a.U.c (Wednesday, 30 July 2014).


The session schedule was:

Contio:

Starting with 09.00 hr.(Rome time) on a.d VI Id Quint 2767 a.U.c (Thursday 10 July 2014) until 19.00 hr.(Rome time) on a.d XV Kal Sex 2767 a.U.c (Friday, 18 July 2014).

Vote:

Starting with 09.00 hr.(Rome time) on a.d VII Sex Quint (Saturday, 26 July 2014) and ends at 19.00 hr.(Rome time) on a.d III Kal Sex 2767 a.U.c (Wednesday, 30 July 2014).

Proxy were not assigned during the contio.

The following collegium members did not vote therefore are recorded as absents:

- Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius Postumianus (QCMPP)

- M. Cornelius Gualterus Graecus (MCGG)

- Q. Vipsanius Agrippa (QVA)

The following collegium member do not vote in sessions:

- M' Titinius Silvanus.


The session result:

Unique item:
The Collegium Pontificum elect the Pontifex Maximus.

Details:

TIS: Abstain. I am a candidate for the position of pontifex maximus.

QFM: For Pontifex Maximus  - T. Iulius Sabinus

CMC: For Pontifex Maximus: T. Iulius Sabinus.

LVT:  For Pontifex Maximus, I cast my vote for T. Iulius Sabinus. 

CnIC: For pontifex maximus I cast my vote for Sabinus

MPC: For Pontifex Maximus, I cast my vote for T. Iulius Sabinus

CnCL: I vote for T. Sabinus as pont. max.

Result:

T. Iulius Sabinus was elected Pontifex Maximus.


QUOD BONUM FAUSTVM FELIX FORTUNATUMQUE SIT POPULO ROMANO QUIRITIBUS.


VALETE,

T. Iulius Sabinus
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93882 From: iulius_sabinus Date: 2014-07-31
Subject: NR annales maximi - the first six month of 2767 a.U.c.

SALVETE!


Based of the Decretum pontificum about the annales maximi of Nova Roma and the Collegium Pontificum activities schedule, this month, NR annales of the first six months of the year are presented in Forum.

They are listed under each month from this page:

http://www.novaroma.org/nr/MMDCCLXVII   


VALETE,

T. Iulius Sabinus - Pontifex maximus

Cn. Iulius Caesar - Pontifex ab officiis.
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93883 From: Jiri Rys Date: 2014-07-31
Subject: Re: NR annales maximi - the first six month of 2767 a.U.c.
Salve our new Pontifex Maximus!
Salvete omnes!

Great records. But our FB page of Civitas Boihaemum (former for Regio Marcomannia) was launched not
this year in April, but in July 2013. And new FB page for Regio Marcomannia was launched in August 2013.

Valete bene!

Tiberius Iulius Nerva
Praefectus Civitatis Boihaemi
Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93884 From: iulius sabinus Date: 2014-07-31
Subject: Re: NR annales maximi - the first six month of 2767 a.U.c.
SALVE ET SALVETE!

Oh, ok, will remove the record.
This message induced me in error:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Nova-Roma/conversations/messages/93700

VALETE,
Sabinus

"Every individual is the architect of his own fortune" - Appius Claudius

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Group: Nova-Roma Message: 93885 From: xai776 Date: 2014-07-31
Subject: Provincia Carolina
Salve Omnes So I just left my hometown Province of Britannia Ulterior and returned to Provincia Carolina where there is no Praetor or any thing else for that matter. How can I become more involved in Nova Roma in this province that has no govenor? Any advice will be appreciated. Valete bene, S. L. Macra