I have lots of election news and 16th aniversary gifts to cover so here goes…
 
 
 
Siege election news…

New post: Britain election "too close to call" http://t.co/VWbqzrPlZm #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 14, 2013

New post: Last-ditch appeal boosts Sprago http://t.co/CmfPs3nK2K #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 14, 2013

New post: Political storm erupts in capital http://t.co/UWe1boayt2 #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 15, 2013

New post: Ladra, York win election cliffhangers http://t.co/nVReU9wX0y #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 15, 2013

Atlantic election coverage…

New post: Election Night in Yew – A Drama in Red http://t.co/6wG02YbKPX #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 15, 2013

Large player gathering on #uoatlantic today at Buccaneer's Den in celebration of Election Night! #uo #ultimaonline http://t.co/I4kNBdUI59

— Bennu (@EM_Bennu) September 14, 2013

New post: Lady Tahani's Election Hoopla Exclusive! http://t.co/UNSfzmNXCl #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 17, 2013

Napa Valley election results…

New post: http://t.co/s0byqmOpUA #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 15, 2013

Interesting things from the new publish and anniversary gifts…

A strange shipwreck out in Gravewater Lake. #UltimaOnline pic.twitter.com/NAnpWa5guO

— UO Atlantic Shard (@uoatlantic) September 16, 2013

So far I have found 6 different colours for the "Happy Sixteenth Anniversary" horses. #UltimaOnline pic.twitter.com/l7stM6TAgP

— UO Atlantic Shard (@uoatlantic) September 15, 2013

Quickblade from Stratics got a golden fishing pole from the new encounter. Check out the thread here: … pic.twitter.com/vBpNX2tRs1

— UO Atlantic Shard (@uoatlantic) September 16, 2013

Europa’s Em event was busy…

A Grandfather Clock Protector from tonights EM Event on Europa shard. #UltimaOnline pic.twitter.com/Ck8ew7Vdfs

— UO Atlantic Shard (@uoatlantic) September 14, 2013

New post: The Time Lord II http://t.co/89i5RK7laV #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 15, 2013

Great Lakes had some fun…

New post: Friday The 13th At Camp http://t.co/boxKJt1s0o #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 15, 2013

Drachenfels also saw some action…

New post: [EM Event] Zalinderas Awakening http://t.co/b2csZLG2Lb #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 16, 2013

Character transfers are back up…

Character Transfers back up in #UltimaOnline http://t.co/ub5b6TNZV1

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 16, 2013

Last but not least, Shroud of the Avatar news…

Check out Polygon's latest SotA write-up! http://t.co/4DEpAT8C0Q

— Shroud of the Avatar (@ShroudofAvatar) September 13, 2013

Check out our new Housing FAQ and learn more about all things domestic in Shroud of the Avatar! http://t.co/Uf2dLJQ6Ru

— Shroud of the Avatar (@ShroudofAvatar) September 13, 2013

Another Update of the Avatar! Happy Friday! http://t.co/EW4afNKrpZ

— Shroud of the Avatar (@ShroudofAvatar) September 13, 2013

Please join us for our next episode of Pen of the Avatar on Tuesday, September 17th at 1 pm CST. I've beaten back… http://t.co/XiFJjnaOEk

— Shroud of the Avatar (@ShroudofAvatar) September 16, 2013

That’s all for today. Until next time safe journeys and happy hunting.

 
 
 
     More election coverage and of course Publish 83 hits shards this morning.
 
 
 
 
First up, election action on Siege…

New post: Campaign Manifestos: unopposed candidates http://t.co/EoeRlurajz #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 11, 2013

New post: Tight race in Britain and Minoc elections http://t.co/nHvotmGyP2 #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 11, 2013

Next up some Publish 83 notes and guides…

#UO Publish 83 Patch Notes http://t.co/HDbfAscA3u

— Ultima Online (@UOHerald) September 11, 2013

New post: Mobbed? http://t.co/7JVIcW2mc7 #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 12, 2013

Next up is some Shroud of the Avatar news…

Today's PotA: Splash Art (Heads Of Bob!) http://t.co/wNNmePsaal

— Shroud of the Avatar (@ShroudofAvatar) September 10, 2013

SotA FAQ Update http://t.co/u07Ay6P27Q

— Shroud of the Avatar (@ShroudofAvatar) September 10, 2013

Shroud of The Avatar is going to be insane! Make sure to visit http://t.co/TOYkRdQkNc daily to keep up with all the updates! #LBSotA

— Shroud of the Avatar (@ForsakenVirtues) September 12, 2013

And then there is this from Ultima Forever about the new iOS…

We've recently posted on our forums important info re: upgrading to iOS 7. Please read & help spread the word: http://t.co/m8q6r8zcld #U4E

— Ultima Forever (@UltimaForever) September 11, 2013

There’s also an EM Asiantam event on Yamato…

Yamato "RBVSS – A promise" 9/19(Thu) 9:00 am EST http://t.co/RJfpGlo0na #Ultimaonline #UO EM Asiantam

— JapanEMevent (@JapanEMevent) September 11, 2013

And this on Drachenfels tonight…

New post: (Player Event) Battle Alert! http://t.co/OkMvfpPWCD #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 12, 2013

And we round it out with Deadbob’s new Perlious Inquirer…

New post: Perilous Inquirer – Eighth Issue http://t.co/DmEbi0RLZu #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 10, 2013

New post: Perilous Inquirer – Ninth Issue http://t.co/fyihiRGIes #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 11, 2013

New post: Perilous Inquirer – Tenth Issue http://t.co/wHtkpwHb6Y #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 12, 2013

I will leave you with this tweet from Chesapeake…

9/11 Memorial at Sacrifice Shrine: Sacrifice Shrine, Trammel, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – September 11, 2013 … http://t.co/o12YRMEJEG

— PaxLair UltimaOnline (@PaxLair) September 12, 2013

Safe journeys and happy hunting to all!!!

 
 
 
     Got a lot to cover with the upcoming elections and the 16th anniversary party announcements, so without further adou…
 
 
 
It’s the 16th anniversary party…

#UO Ultima Online's 16th Anniversary Party http://t.co/KnHwU1OAaW

— MythicNews (@MythicNews) September 9, 2013

And there’s publish 83 to Origin and Izumo…

#UO Publish 83 to Origin and Izumo http://t.co/gzve2FJFqN

— MythicNews (@MythicNews) September 9, 2013

Sonoma’s list of candidates…

New post: GET OUT THE VOTE!! http://t.co/xLhFxNJVjG #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 9, 2013

Cheasapeake’s list of candidates…

Autumn Governor’s Elections Begin!: Trammel, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – September 9, 2013 – by Ashlynn – Wit… http://t.co/qYPEWly51L

— PaxLair UltimaOnline (@PaxLair) September 9, 2013

Atlantic’s list of candidates…

New post: [News] City Elections! Vote Now! http://t.co/KnhVDoW0nH #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 8, 2013

Drachenfels had a fun filled weekend…

New post: [News] The Week-end Madness: Edition Number: XXIX http://t.co/SdnMTJTCdo #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 9, 2013

Also here are the guides for the new quests coming in the publish…

New page: Exploring the Deep (Part 1) http://t.co/kXZZ8rlje0 #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 9, 2013

New page: Exploring the Deep (Part 2) http://t.co/ZxoGRiPlhy #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 9, 2013

New page: Exploring the Deep (Part 3) http://t.co/rOqOYuTo3E #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 9, 2013

New page: Exploring the Deep (Part 4) http://t.co/uMNbnmuIiN #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 9, 2013

Seems Great Lakes is getting ready too…

New post: A Beggar's Diet Is Not Gluten Free, 16th Anniversary, Deco and Halloween http://t.co/Ly0sLGK1rV #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 8, 2013

And to finish us off I thought this was neat from Richard Garriot…

http://t.co/rVGmgZzC9a via @imgur

— Richard Garriott (@RichardGarriott) September 9, 2013

That rounds us out from the weekend. Safe travels and happy hunting!!!

 
 
 
     There are a bunch of updates to catch up on so without further adou…
 
 
 
 
16th Anniversary Stuff. Need I say more here???

#UO Publish 83 on TC1 August 30th, 2013 http://t.co/i5mRwlQZYC

— Ultima Online (@UOHerald) September 3, 2013

I can’t wait for publish 83 to hit
Seems Chesapeake has been busy…

Realm News – Volume 4, Issue 2: The PaxLair Press, Chesapeake (PaxLair Times) – September 2, 2013 – by Ashlynn… http://t.co/VUXPaK1ODd

— PaxLair UltimaOnline (@PaxLair) September 3, 2013

Nice to see roleplayers on other shards too
Another Pen of the Avatar…

Pen of the Avatar ~ 9.3.13 http://t.co/LIWoe4fJoJ

— Shroud of the Avatar (@ShroudofAvatar) September 3, 2013

Looking cool
And it seems Siege has a bit of unrest…

New post: Resentment grows amidst sluggish election activity http://t.co/AHvInnPlXm #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 3, 2013

Be interesting to see how that election turns out
Also from Siege the last part of Deadbob’s interview…

New post: Freja's Interview – The Ideal Siege http://t.co/UC5jBaAX5x #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 2, 2013

Very nice job
Some highlights from Great Lakes…

New post: IDOC Highlights August Obituary Column http://t.co/O7PCFIsT2Y #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 2, 2013

Looked like a lot of fun there
And to finish us out Drachenfels Weekend Madness highlights

New post: [News] The Week-end Madness: Edition Number: XXVIII http://t.co/B0fyseyNbm #uo #ultimaonline

— UOStratics (@UOStratics) September 2, 2013

Also looked like they had themselves a great time.
That should round us out for today. Until next time safe journey sand happy hunting!!