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Great! Thank you.

I have had a blank sheet, as a desktop icon for years now. Is there a link to the real icon? Thanks.

More than a few, who would excuse base behavior with the lame "it's the internet", should read these articles. Especially, Article 2.

WIsh I had the chance to be in the mid-Atlantic states in the early summer

It is my often used gamer designation.

I read the Hornblower series way, way back in my High school days. Many moons ago.

I found this gem recently:

My thanks for the reference information. Voted.

Yes, this. When I first saw the movie, i thought it was an American frigate initially.

Hello and welcome. I am a new person also.

Why, thank you Sir. Needless top say, I'm new here. Grew up playing Wooden Ships & Iron Men, and Age of Sail; also reading the entire Hornblower series. I only read a couple of the Aubrey - Maturin books, as schooling and other pursuits drew me away. Looking forward to putting Naval Action through its paces. Oh, the portrait I'm using? It belongs to Isaac Hull.

Southern part of California, USA