I've had the pleasure of spending time in real life with both Duke John and Count Thord. Hooligan and John convinced me to try Rocky Mountain Oysters, and even though I knew precisely what they were, I did and, honestly, they were tasty.

We spent a very pleasant evening together in Denver and since then I have considered both to be life long friends. I speak regularly with Hooligan as well as the Duke. I believe we all should be meeting in person, virtually, etc. We should have as many meetups as possible and since it is almost 2025, it is very easy to do this!

Thanks for your recollections Sir Gödafrïeu. We need more stories like this to keep our traditions and culture alive!

- Txec R

We, TXEC by the Grace of God King of Talossa and of all its Realms and Regions, King of Cézembre, Sovereign Lord and Protector of Pengöpäts and the New Falklands, Defender of the Faith, Leader of the Armed Forces, Viceroy of Hoxha and Vicar of Atatürk, greet the Kingdom and her citizens and Cestours.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is observed annually on December 7 to honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, which led to the U.S. entering World War II. The attack lasted about two hours, starting at 7:55 AM, and resulted in significant damage to the U.S. Pacific Fleet, but many ships were later repaired and returned to service.

Today we join with our neighbor, the United States, in honoring and remembering this day.

Azul my fellow Talossans,

As I was contemplating Pearl Harbor Day in the United States, our macronational neighbor, I was also thinking that there are probably other days of observance in other macronations that our citizens live in that we might also remember here in our kingdom. If you have one that you would like to see me make a proclamation about, please let me know so that our focus is not simply on one country.

Thanks
- Txec R

Quote from: Bråneu Excelsio on December 04, 2024, 12:33:48 PMThank you for your consent and consideration, your Majesty. And I'm very sorry, old habits die hard. Won't happen again.

I totally understand. Congratulations to the new Permanent Secretary. I'd imagine there is much to be done and I have a few ideas if you'd like to PM me S:reu Secretar.

- Txec R

Ahem...

Under the provisions of El Lex C.1.1.1 a cabinet minister is supposed to "recommend to the King the creation of an Office within their Ministry and the appointment of a Permanent Secretary to that office."

I'll assume that was an oversight and a remnant of the previous reign. Nevertheless, I happily consent and create the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Social Media. I also happily consent and appoint þerxh Sant-Enogat to that office.

- Txec R

Ah yes, I do remember that now. I only wish I'd remembered when I issued the proclamation on Monarchy Day though.

Azul,

I'm not sure if anyone has posted this before, but as I'm a curious sort I did some research and found that former King Florence passed away on June 16, 2022. Here is a link to her obituary. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/florence-yarney-obituary?id=35192717

@Flip Molinar

We, TXEC by the Grace of God King of Talossa and of all its Realms and Regions, King of Cézembre, Sovereign Lord and Protector of Pengöpäts and the New Falklands, Defender of the Faith, Leader of the Armed Forces, Viceroy of Hoxha and Vicar of Atatürk, greet the Kingdom and her citizens and Cestours and here declare:

WHEREAS Flip Molinar has been a citizen of Talossa since January 1, 2008; and

WHEREAS S:reu Molinar contributed numerous proposed laws during his multiple terms in the Cosa; and

WHEREAS It has come to our attention that our Estimat Citaxhien Flip Molinar is facing a serious health issue;

BE IT RESOLVED that henceforth January 1 shall in perpetuity be Flip Molinar Day. We pray that our Ziu will enshrine this proclamation into the laws of our Kingdom with all due haste.

Done under Our Hand Royal at our palace in the city of Riverside in California, the province of Maricopa, this 3rd day of December, in the year of salvation 2024, the 44th of the Independence of Talossa, and of Our reign the 1st.

My goal is to model other constitutional monarchies, which is why I suggested regular audiences. Now, where are my red dispatch boxes! :-)

- Txec R

I'm not entirely sure what is meant here :-)

- Txec R

(never mind, I get it now!)

To my fellow Talossans and members of the Free Democrats of Talossa, Azul.

It was with profound sadness and yet a sense of renewed energy that I left your party in preparation for my recent Accession. As with Talossans of all political views, I count many of you among my friends. It is impossible to erase years of association with the stroke of a pen, and I am beyond grateful that the Kingdom has bestowed upon me the great honor of the Throne of Talossa.

Prior to my Accession, I was invited by your esteemed leader, Dame Miestra Schiva, to say a few words not as a politician, but as The King. Talossa is strong because of our political traditions and not in spite of it. The often rancorous but ordinarily good-natured speeches in the halls of the Ziu and on the campaign trail remind us that our national experiment is alive and well. It would not be hyperbolic of me to state that it is not only alive and well, but it is thriving.

While some among us, myself included, bemoan when good-natured political speech turns hostile, I share a hope that our differences will not divide us, but will make us yet stronger in a renewed purpose. I believe it is fair to proclaim that all of us, we Talossans, believe that an active and purpose-driven kingdom is far superior to complacency. Let us all strive toward a greater joy in that endeavor.

It is with a humble heart that I wish the Free Democrats continued success in the current term of government. I will close my remarks with the motto that adorns my arms and is one of the defining precepts of my reign: Fraichetz dels punts, es non dels mürs. Build bridges, and not walls.

With respect,
Txec R

Just as a note, Judge Owen Edwards has not responded to an open case in 78 days and Dame Litz has not responded to one in 56 days.

Um, the last word was "thanks" so I did :-)

[whispering from the hallway] I didn't say anything to your compliment because I don't wish to keep intruding on the business of the Cosa. Thanks.