I hereby withdraw Proposal 2 every 3!
Appreciate the support from all who backed it, but reality shows that it wasn't to be...
While conceding, it isn't the loss that is so bothersome...it's losing to no alternative.
On a serious note, has anyone had any contact from Fergus in the past 5 + weeks? It seems that the tournament is at a standstill because he hasn't kicked round two into gear.
If that's because he's busy at work and with the new girlfriend (perhaps even fiance or wife at this point), and with her children (who may be his now as well)...that's outstanding for him, and I support family time over chessvariants time.
What gives me pause is that in the recent past when that was the case he popped in to at least mention it. I'm hoping to hear from one of you, anyone, that you've been in touch with Fergus and he's well but busy.
Hoping Fergus is busy enjoying his life, and hope to hear from someone that this is the case.
Jeju