Guys - really sorry about this, but work has just gone really manic. I still have not had a chance to read all the posts since last Monday yet, let alone play and write up my turns.
Its not fair on me to hold up the game for you guys - nor rush my turns and therefore not play properly. So with some regret I think I should pull out for now. I'm gutted because I think we were doing well and were heading to a potential win (so Sullla thought and who am I to argue with Sullla!).
When I get the chance (!) I will of course keep up with the thread.
I hate not finishing something I've started, but unfortunately real life comes before civ life every now and then.
Best of luck for the rest of the game!