I would start this thread with a brief story about one country receiving an ultimatum from another, but I don't remember any specific dates and events.

So I'll start with that my profeessor sent me an ultimatum stating that if I don't get my rear in gear, I may be in danger of failing a course, the one single solitary last course I have upon which my graduation is dependant.

Pretty scary stuff.

Tell me about horrifying ultimatums you've received and the overwhelmingly challenging obstacles that you have had to break through in order to succeed.

Or did you fail?

(SPOILER)I'll finish this thread when I've finished the obstacles. TTFN