On 5 Jan 2009 17:50:36 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>On Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:51:44 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> Happy Christmas.
>> 
>> To one and all.
>
>And to you and yours - hope they were good!
>

They were, quiet but good.

>(And you thought this thread was dead! ;-) )
>

I was just thinking that :)
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Stephen wrote:

>> (And you thought this thread was dead! ;-) )
>>
> 
> I was just thinking that :)

Not dead. Just sleeping.

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On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:25:24 -0600, Mike Raiford <"m[raiford]!at"@gmail.com>
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>Stephen wrote:
>
>>> (And you thought this thread was dead! ;-) )
>>>
>> 
>> I was just thinking that :)
>
>Not dead. Just sleeping.

Too much Christmas fare?
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Stephen wrote:

>>>> (And you thought this thread was dead! ;-) )
>>>>
>>> I was just thinking that :)
>> Not dead. Just sleeping.
> 
> Too much Christmas fare?

Funny thing ... I can't stand candy canes.

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On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:44:02 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 5 Jan 2009 17:50:36 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
>>On Thu, 25 Dec 2008 08:51:44 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> Happy Christmas.
>>> 
>>> To one and all.
>>
>>And to you and yours - hope they were good!
>>
>>
> They were, quiet but good.

Quiet is good.  Unfortunately, on New Year's Eve, we ended up going to 
the ER.  My wife has had some mysterious medical issue that causes her to 
have severe problems with her digestive tract.  The doctors have no idea 
what it is, but we hadn't seen it in about a year.  Until about 10 
minutes after midnight, that is.

This time they're saying "bacterial infection", but we've heard that 
before.

So NYE wasn't quiet for us, and I had a cold before that, but otherwise 
it was pretty quiet.

>>(And you thought this thread was dead! ;-) )
>>
>>
> I was just thinking that :)

I know, that's why I said what I said.  Freaky, isn't it? ;-)

Jim

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On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:28:25 -0600, Mike Raiford <"m[raiford]!at"@gmail.com>
wrote:

>Stephen wrote:
>
>>>>> (And you thought this thread was dead! ;-) )
>>>>>
>>>> I was just thinking that :)
>>> Not dead. Just sleeping.
>> 
>> Too much Christmas fare?
>
>Funny thing ... I can't stand candy canes.

I've seen those in comics etc but not in RL. What sort of candy are they?
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On 6 Jan 2009 11:32:02 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>
>Quiet is good.  Unfortunately, on New Year's Eve, we ended up going to 
>the ER.  My wife has had some mysterious medical issue that causes her to 
>have severe problems with her digestive tract.  The doctors have no idea 
>what it is, but we hadn't seen it in about a year.  Until about 10 
>minutes after midnight, that is.
>
>This time they're saying "bacterial infection", but we've heard that 
>before.
>

Bummer! Seeing the New Year in, in A&E (as we call it here). I hope that she
gets better soon.

>So NYE wasn't quiet for us, and I had a cold before that, but otherwise 
>it was pretty quiet.
>

I picked up a chest infection that was very bad for about three weeks but it is
almost gone now.

>>>(And you thought this thread was dead! ;-) )
>>>
>>>
>> I was just thinking that :)
>
>I know, that's why I said what I said.  Freaky, isn't it? ;-)

... And fools seldom differ ;-)
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Stephen wrote:
> On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:28:25 -0600, Mike Raiford <"m[raiford]!at"@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> Stephen wrote:
>>
>>>>>> (And you thought this thread was dead! ;-) )
>>>>>>
>>>>> I was just thinking that :)
>>>> Not dead. Just sleeping.
>>> Too much Christmas fare?
>> Funny thing ... I can't stand candy canes.
> 
> I've seen those in comics etc but not in RL. What sort of candy are they?

peppermint

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On Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:27:24 -0600, Mike Raiford <"m[raiford]!at"@gmail.com>
wrote:

>Stephen wrote:
>> On Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:28:25 -0600, Mike Raiford <"m[raiford]!at"@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>> Funny thing ... I can't stand candy canes.
>> 
>> I've seen those in comics etc but not in RL. What sort of candy are they?
>
>peppermint

Oh! Like
http://www.sweetthoughts.co.uk/acatalog/Promotional_Rock_Bars.html
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Stephen wrote:

> Oh! Like
> http://www.sweetthoughts.co.uk/acatalog/Promotional_Rock_Bars.html

They'll be passing those out next year at Andrew's company. I remember 
getting candy sticks like that when I was a kid, all different flavors. 
The best thing about them is you could get the candy down to a very fine 
point...

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> Stephen wrote:
>
>> Oh! Like
>> http://www.sweetthoughts.co.uk/acatalog/Promotional_Rock_Bars.html
>
> They'll be passing those out next year at Andrew's company. I remember 
> getting candy sticks like that when I was a kid, all different flavors. 
> The best thing about them is you could get the candy down to a very fine 
> point...

    LOL, yeah, I remember doing that! It was an art form...  :)

     ~Steve~


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St. wrote:
> 
>     LOL, yeah, I remember doing that! It was an art form...  :)
> 
>      ~Steve~

Especially when it gets needle sharp. Then you have to be careful as to 
how you shape it with your tongue.

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Mike Raiford wrote:
> The best thing about them is you could get the candy down to a very fine 
> point...

And then jam it in Santa's eye as he crawls out of the fireplace! Mwa ha ha ha!

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On Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:17:46 -0600, Mike Raiford <"m[raiford]!at"@gmail.com>
wrote:

>Stephen wrote:
>
>> Oh! Like
>> http://www.sweetthoughts.co.uk/acatalog/Promotional_Rock_Bars.html
>
>They'll be passing those out next year at Andrew's company. I remember 
>getting candy sticks like that when I was a kid, all different flavors. 
>The best thing about them is you could get the candy down to a very fine 
>point...

What will be written inside, "So long it's been good to know you!"?
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On Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:27:49 -0600, Mike Raiford <"m[raiford]!at"@gmail.com>
wrote:

>St. wrote:
>> 
>>     LOL, yeah, I remember doing that! It was an art form...  :)
>> 
>>      ~Steve~
>
>Especially when it gets needle sharp. Then you have to be careful as to 
>how you shape it with your tongue.

I don't know if I want to know that :)
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On Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:24:51 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 6 Jan 2009 11:32:02 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Quiet is good.  Unfortunately, on New Year's Eve, we ended up going to
>>the ER.  My wife has had some mysterious medical issue that causes her
>>to have severe problems with her digestive tract.  The doctors have no
>>idea what it is, but we hadn't seen it in about a year.  Until about 10
>>minutes after midnight, that is.
>>
>>This time they're saying "bacterial infection", but we've heard that
>>before.
>>
>>
> Bummer! Seeing the New Year in, in A&E (as we call it here). I hope that
> she gets better soon.

It usually doesn't last long, but thanks - usually the next day she's 
just fine, but eating "easier" foods for a few days.  It's just so random 
as to when it hits - we can't seem to find a cause, and that's a bit 
frustrating.

>>So NYE wasn't quiet for us, and I had a cold before that, but otherwise
>>it was pretty quiet.
>>
> I picked up a chest infection that was very bad for about three weeks
> but it is almost gone now.

Yuck.  Glad to hear you're almost over it.  Got my allergy shot 
yesterday, so I'm feeling the effects of that today, but oddly I've been 
having that vision problem again.  Time to make an appointment, I guess.

> 
>>>>(And you thought this thread was dead! ;-) )
>>>>
>>>>
>>> I was just thinking that :)
>>
>>I know, that's why I said what I said.  Freaky, isn't it? ;-)
> 
> ... And fools seldom differ ;-)

LOL

Jim

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On 7 Jan 2009 16:08:57 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>
>It usually doesn't last long, but thanks - usually the next day she's 
>just fine, but eating "easier" foods for a few days.  It's just so random 
>as to when it hits - we can't seem to find a cause, and that's a bit 
>frustrating.
>
Hmm! I hope it doesn't worry her too much.



>
>Yuck.  Glad to hear you're almost over it.  Got my allergy shot 
>yesterday, so I'm feeling the effects of that today, but oddly I've been 
>having that vision problem again.  Time to make an appointment, I guess.

vision problem? Sorry I can't remember what it was. Tell Dr Stevie, in strictest
confidence of course :P

>>>I know, that's why I said what I said.  Freaky, isn't it? ;-)
>> 
>> ... And fools seldom differ ;-)
>
>LOL

At least I don't have to explain it or apologise :)
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On Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:18:55 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 7 Jan 2009 16:08:57 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
> 
>>It usually doesn't last long, but thanks - usually the next day she's
>>just fine, but eating "easier" foods for a few days.  It's just so
>>random as to when it hits - we can't seem to find a cause, and that's a
>>bit frustrating.
>>
> Hmm! I hope it doesn't worry her too much.

Not too much, if it worried her more, she'd probably be more proactive 
about doing more about it.  That said, I'm insisting on another doctor's 
visit...

>>Yuck.  Glad to hear you're almost over it.  Got my allergy shot
>>yesterday, so I'm feeling the effects of that today, but oddly I've been
>>having that vision problem again.  Time to make an appointment, I guess.
> 
> vision problem? Sorry I can't remember what it was. Tell Dr Stevie, in
> strictest confidence of course :P

Last couple of days, I've just had blurred vision.  Not really bad, but 
it has been hard to focus on my laptop screen and computer display at 
home.

>>>>I know, that's why I said what I said.  Freaky, isn't it? ;-)
>>> 
>>> ... And fools seldom differ ;-)
>>
>>LOL
> 
> At least I don't have to explain it or apologise :)

LOL, true, but I think you're buying the first round if we manage to get 
over there. ;-)

Jim

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On 7 Jan 2009 17:50:17 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>
>Last couple of days, I've just had blurred vision.  Not really bad, but 
>it has been hard to focus on my laptop screen and computer display at 
>home.
>

You could be reaching that age ;)


>LOL, true, but I think you're buying the first round if we manage to get 
>over there. ;-)

Naturally, as long as you buy the last round.
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On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:34:03 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 7 Jan 2009 17:50:17 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Last couple of days, I've just had blurred vision.  Not really bad, but
>>it has been hard to focus on my laptop screen and computer display at
>>home.
>>
>>
> You could be reaching that age ;)

At 38, I'd hope that's not "that age". ;-)

>>LOL, true, but I think you're buying the first round if we manage to get
>>over there. ;-)
> 
> Naturally, as long as you buy the last round.

Oh, I know how the game is played, and you bet! :-)

Jim

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On 8 Jan 2009 15:46:17 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>>>
>> You could be reaching that age ;)
>
>At 38, I'd hope that's not "that age". ;-)
>

Getting closer ;)

>>>LOL, true, but I think you're buying the first round if we manage to get
>>>over there. ;-)
>> 
>> Naturally, as long as you buy the last round.
>
>Oh, I know how the game is played, and you bet! :-)

Right, I buy the first round and for you to win, you need to buy all the next
rounds so that I don't buy the last round. :-)
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On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:07:33 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 8 Jan 2009 15:46:17 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
> 
>>> You could be reaching that age ;)
>>
>>At 38, I'd hope that's not "that age". ;-)
>>
>>
> Getting closer ;)

Beats the alternative. ;-)

>>>>LOL, true, but I think you're buying the first round if we manage to
>>>>get over there. ;-)
>>> 
>>> Naturally, as long as you buy the last round.
>>
>>Oh, I know how the game is played, and you bet! :-)
> 
> Right, I buy the first round and for you to win, you need to buy all the
> next rounds so that I don't buy the last round. :-)

Or just guarantee that when you buy there will always be one more 
round. ;-)

Jim

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On 8 Jan 2009 16:10:36 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:07:33 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 8 Jan 2009 15:46:17 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>>> You could be reaching that age ;)
>>>
>>>At 38, I'd hope that's not "that age". ;-)
>>>
>>>
>> Getting closer ;)
>
>Beats the alternative. ;-)
>

It sure does!

>>>>>LOL, true, but I think you're buying the first round if we manage to
>>>>>get over there. ;-)
>>>> 
>>>> Naturally, as long as you buy the last round.
>>>
>>>Oh, I know how the game is played, and you bet! :-)
>> 
>> Right, I buy the first round and for you to win, you need to buy all the
>> next rounds so that I don't buy the last round. :-)
>
>Or just guarantee 

Now there's the rub!
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Jim Henderson wrote:
>> You could be reaching that age ;)
> At 38, I'd hope that's not "that age". ;-)

Sadly enough, that's pretty much "that age".

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> Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> You could be reaching that age ;)
>> At 38, I'd hope that's not "that age". ;-)
>
> Sadly enough, that's pretty much "that age".

    Lol, yeah, it's definately the start of "that age".

     Time to get on the treadmill.  :)


     ~Steve~



>
> -- 
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On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:13:30 +0000, Stephen wrote:

>>> Getting closer ;)
>>
>>Beats the alternative. ;-)
>>
> It sure does!

At least most days it does. ;-)

>>>>Oh, I know how the game is played, and you bet! :-)
>>> 
>>> Right, I buy the first round and for you to win, you need to buy all
>>> the next rounds so that I don't buy the last round. :-)
>>
>>Or just guarantee
> 
> Now there's the rub!

See, like I said, I know how the game is played. ;-)

Jim

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On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:54:52 -0800, Darren New wrote:

> Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> You could be reaching that age ;)
>> At 38, I'd hope that's not "that age". ;-)
> 
> Sadly enough, that's pretty much "that age".

Ugh.  Well, today it's better, and without increasing the font size. :-)

Jim

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On 9 Jan 2009 13:35:47 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:13:30 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>>>> Getting closer ;)
>>>
>>>Beats the alternative. ;-)
>>>
>> It sure does!
>
>At least most days it does. ;-)
>

I've not reached that stage, yet

>>>>>Oh, I know how the game is played, and you bet! :-)
>>>> 
>>>> Right, I buy the first round and for you to win, you need to buy all
>>>> the next rounds so that I don't buy the last round. :-)
>>>
>>>Or just guarantee
>> 
>> Now there's the rub!
>
>See, like I said, I know how the game is played. ;-)
>
I suppose that it is worth mentioning that we are using the "hackney carriage
society rule book", variation. Where; "Players must actively demonstrate a
knowledge of the Knowledge, by explaining their route plan between each move,
thus any other relevant information. So U-turns count double, airports triple,
and South of the river is out of bounds."
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On Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:39:18 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 9 Jan 2009 13:35:47 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
>>On Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:13:30 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>>>> Getting closer ;)
>>>>
>>>>Beats the alternative. ;-)
>>>>
>>> It sure does!
>>
>>At least most days it does. ;-)
>>
>>
> I've not reached that stage, yet

Me neither. :-)

> 
>>>>>>Oh, I know how the game is played, and you bet! :-)
>>>>> 
>>>>> Right, I buy the first round and for you to win, you need to buy all
>>>>> the next rounds so that I don't buy the last round. :-)
>>>>
>>>>Or just guarantee
>>> 
>>> Now there's the rub!
>>
>>See, like I said, I know how the game is played. ;-)
>>
> I suppose that it is worth mentioning that we are using the "hackney
> carriage society rule book", variation. Where; "Players must actively
> demonstrate a knowledge of the Knowledge, by explaining their route plan
> between each move, thus any other relevant information. So U-turns count
> double, airports triple, and South of the river is out of bounds."

When did you switch to Mornington Crescent? ;-)

Jim

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"Mike Raiford" <"m[raiford]!at"@gmail.com> wrote in message 
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> St. wrote:
>>
>>     LOL, yeah, I remember doing that! It was an art form...  :)
>>
>>      ~Steve~
>
> Especially when it gets needle sharp. Then you have to be careful as to 
> how you shape it with your tongue.

     Yeah, you have to do that kind of tube shape with your tongue to 
profile it along with a good sucking technique with your lips. You're right 
though, sometimes you felt the sharpness if you got it wrong.  ;)

      Oh, to be that age again...  :/

         ~Steve~


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On 9 Jan 2009 18:09:30 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>> I've not reached that stage, yet
>
>Me neither. :-)
>

Pleased to hear it.

>When did you switch to Mornington Crescent? ;-)

Switch?
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On Sat, 10 Jan 2009 02:32:53 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 9 Jan 2009 18:09:30 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
>>> I've not reached that stage, yet
>>
>>Me neither. :-)
>>
>>
> Pleased to hear it.

As am I. :-)

>>When did you switch to Mornington Crescent? ;-)
> 
> Switch?

Oh, well, then, Hyde Park.

Jim

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On 11 Jan 2009 18:15:40 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>
>Oh, well, then, Hyde Park.

Well, I'll go to South Kensington, in the hope that you will fall into the trap
of dallying at the V&A  or the science museum.
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On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:30:02 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 11 Jan 2009 18:15:40 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
> 
>>Oh, well, then, Hyde Park.
> 
> Well, I'll go to South Kensington, in the hope that you will fall into
> the trap of dallying at the V&A  or the science museum.

Unlikely.  I'm going instead to go for Bromley-by-Bow.  Oh, is rule 7b in 
effect?

Jim

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On 12 Jan 2009 15:24:07 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:30:02 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 11 Jan 2009 18:15:40 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>>Oh, well, then, Hyde Park.
>> 
>> Well, I'll go to South Kensington, in the hope that you will fall into
>> the trap of dallying at the V&A  or the science museum.
>
>Unlikely.  I'm going instead to go for Bromley-by-Bow.  Oh, is rule 7b in 
>effect?
>
Not when the moon is Gibbous.
You are getting dangerously near the channel, So I'll reverse to St Paul's.


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On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:10:46 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 12 Jan 2009 15:24:07 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
>>On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:30:02 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 11 Jan 2009 18:15:40 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>Oh, well, then, Hyde Park.
>>> 
>>> Well, I'll go to South Kensington, in the hope that you will fall into
>>> the trap of dallying at the V&A  or the science museum.
>>
>>Unlikely.  I'm going instead to go for Bromley-by-Bow.  Oh, is rule 7b
>>in effect?
>>
> Not when the moon is Gibbous.

Oh, right, I always forget about that exception.

> You are getting dangerously near the channel, So I'll reverse to St
> Paul's.

Clever move.  Hmmm......How about Cockfosters, then.

Jim

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On 12 Jan 2009 16:52:49 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:10:46 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 12 Jan 2009 15:24:07 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>> 
>>>On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:30:02 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 11 Jan 2009 18:15:40 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>Oh, well, then, Hyde Park.
>>>> 
>>>> Well, I'll go to South Kensington, in the hope that you will fall into
>>>> the trap of dallying at the V&A  or the science museum.
>>>
>>>Unlikely.  I'm going instead to go for Bromley-by-Bow.  Oh, is rule 7b
>>>in effect?
>>>
>> Not when the moon is Gibbous.
>
>Oh, right, I always forget about that exception.
>
>> You are getting dangerously near the channel, So I'll reverse to St
>> Paul's.
>
>Clever move.  Hmmm......How about Cockfosters, then.
>

The end of the line for you Sunny Jim.

Paddington Green!

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On Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:25:24 +0000, Stephen wrote:

>>>>>>Oh, well, then, Hyde Park.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Well, I'll go to South Kensington, in the hope that you will fall
>>>>> into the trap of dallying at the V&A  or the science museum.
>>>>
>>>>Unlikely.  I'm going instead to go for Bromley-by-Bow.  Oh, is rule 7b
>>>>in effect?
>>>>
>>> Not when the moon is Gibbous.
>>
>>Oh, right, I always forget about that exception.
>>
>>> You are getting dangerously near the channel, So I'll reverse to St
>>> Paul's.
>>
>>Clever move.  Hmmm......How about Cockfosters, then.
>>
>>
> The end of the line for you Sunny Jim.
> 
> Paddington Green!

I don't think you can do that - who's doing the adjudication here?

If the adjudicator says that your move is OK, then my move is Harrow 
Road.  Of course, we need to first agree on the adjudication. :-)

Jim

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>If the adjudicator says that your move is OK, then my move is Harrow 
>Road.  Of course, we need to first agree on the adjudication. :-)
>
I'll make my move tomorrow but if you are going to Harrow Road then you might as
well drop in for a drink as that's where I live.
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On 12 Jan 2009 19:09:51 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>
>If the adjudicator says that your move is OK, then my move is Harrow 
>Road.  Of course, we need to first agree on the adjudication. :-)

The adjudicator has gone for a long sleep so my move is westward to.
But hold on it is the 13th of the month so I can't do that. I'll go to the
Queensway invoking the degenerate prism rule.
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     Stephen

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On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:14:35 +0000, Stephen wrote:

>>If the adjudicator says that your move is OK, then my move is Harrow
>>Road.  Of course, we need to first agree on the adjudication. :-)
>>
> I'll make my move tomorrow but if you are going to Harrow Road then you
> might as well drop in for a drink as that's where I live.

:-)

We still have the question of whether your move was legal or not. ;-)

Jim

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On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:59:27 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 12 Jan 2009 19:09:51 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
> 
>>If the adjudicator says that your move is OK, then my move is Harrow
>>Road.  Of course, we need to first agree on the adjudication. :-)
> 
> The adjudicator has gone for a long sleep so my move is westward to. But
> hold on it is the 13th of the month so I can't do that. I'll go to the
> Queensway invoking the degenerate prism rule.

Now I need to wait for a few hours while I contemplate the next move - as 
I'm in the office and as I don't live there, my knowledge of the maps 
isn't as comprehensive as yours.

However I seem to recall that according to rule 19f, the degenerate prism 
rule can't be invoked during the second full week of any month except 
September, nor on alternating Tuesdays (however that would be even-
numbered Tuesdays, so on that score, you'd be OK if it weren't the second 
full week of the month).

That said, though, you can make the move without invoking the degenerate 
prism rule.  You just don't get the bonus.

Jim

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On 13 Jan 2009 17:09:31 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:59:27 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 12 Jan 2009 19:09:51 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>>If the adjudicator says that your move is OK, then my move is Harrow
>>>Road.  Of course, we need to first agree on the adjudication. :-)
>> 
>> The adjudicator has gone for a long sleep so my move is westward to. But
>> hold on it is the 13th of the month so I can't do that. I'll go to the
>> Queensway invoking the degenerate prism rule.
>
>Now I need to wait for a few hours while I contemplate the next move - as 
>I'm in the office and as I don't live there, my knowledge of the maps 
>isn't as comprehensive as yours.
>
>However I seem to recall that according to rule 19f, the degenerate prism 
>rule can't be invoked during the second full week of any month except 
>September, nor on alternating Tuesdays (however that would be even-
>numbered Tuesdays, so on that score, you'd be OK if it weren't the second 
>full week of the month).
>
>That said, though, you can make the move without invoking the degenerate 
>prism rule.  You just don't get the bonus.
>


Fair enough, it was probably a rounding error.
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     Stephen

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On 13 Jan 2009 17:06:35 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:14:35 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>>>If the adjudicator says that your move is OK, then my move is Harrow
>>>Road.  Of course, we need to first agree on the adjudication. :-)
>>>
>> I'll make my move tomorrow but if you are going to Harrow Road then you
>> might as well drop in for a drink as that's where I live.
>
>:-)
>
>We still have the question of whether your move was legal or not. ;-)
>

Tell it to the marines or to the Iraqis ;) 
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     Stephen

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On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:44:19 +0000, Stephen wrote:

>>That said, though, you can make the move without invoking the degenerate
>>prism rule.  You just don't get the bonus.
>>
>>
> 
> Fair enough, it was probably a rounding error.

Or at least a roundabout error.

My move is St. John's Wood.

Jim

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On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:45:42 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 13 Jan 2009 17:06:35 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
>>On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:14:35 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>>>If the adjudicator says that your move is OK, then my move is Harrow
>>>>Road.  Of course, we need to first agree on the adjudication. :-)
>>>>
>>> I'll make my move tomorrow but if you are going to Harrow Road then
>>> you might as well drop in for a drink as that's where I live.
>>
>>:-)
>>
>>We still have the question of whether your move was legal or not. ;-)
>>
>>
> Tell it to the marines or to the Iraqis ;)

Fair enough.  I just posted my move.

Jim

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On 13 Jan 2009 20:59:25 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>On Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:44:19 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>>>That said, though, you can make the move without invoking the degenerate
>>>prism rule.  You just don't get the bonus.
>>>
>>>
>> 
>> Fair enough, it was probably a rounding error.
>
>Or at least a roundabout error.
>

Points to the American and as we all know. Points mean prizes!

>My move is St. John's Wood.
>

My last move was going to be Swiss Cottage (next door to St. John's Wood) so we
must be homing in.

Marylebone.


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     Stephen

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On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:45:49 +0000, Stephen wrote:

>>> Fair enough, it was probably a rounding error.
>>
>>Or at least a roundabout error.
>>
> Points to the American and as we all know. Points mean prizes!

What do prizes mean? ;-)

>>My move is St. John's Wood.
>>
>>
> My last move was going to be Swiss Cottage (next door to St. John's
> Wood) so we must be homing in.
> 
> Marylebone.

Oh, now that was predictable.  Very predictable.  Any more predictable 
and I could've made the move for you.  But I wouldn't, of course, because 
that would have put Garden's variation of Rushton's fifth rule into 
effect.

Goodge Street.

Jim

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On 14 Jan 2009 15:54:47 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:

>On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:45:49 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>>>> Fair enough, it was probably a rounding error.
>>>
>>>Or at least a roundabout error.
>>>
>> Points to the American and as we all know. Points mean prizes!
>
>What do prizes mean? ;-)
>

Something that will provide every Dr Who enthusiast an ideal accompaniment to
pasta meals - it’s this tasty Dalek bread. 
Just the thing to help Alpine chalet owners beat the effect of global warming -
it’s this light weight Aluminium Icicle pump. 
Sure to delight every amphibian lover who worries about their pets getting lost
- this lovely AA toad atlas. 
Sure to delight every dinner party host who likes to serve lawn clippings in
style - it’s this lovely cut grass decanter. 
Sure to delight every handicraft enthusiast who enjoys making their own Chinese
food - a lovely set of knitting noodles. 
A prize sure to delight every philatelist with a interest in issues
commemorating amputations - a beautiful leather bound stump collection. 
Just the thing to stop pets from cluttering up your house - it’s this attractive
mahogany cat stand. 
Sure to delight every DIY enthusiast who likes to keep their underwear
coordinated - it’s a selection of Dulux Emulsion Pants. 
A prize certain to eradicate the creeping effect of marine mollusc damage to
aging skin - it’s this Nivea Anti-winkle cream. 
To delight every wire haired terrier owner who likes to keep their pet smartly
presented - it’s a lovely Corby Schnauser Press. 
Just the thing to delight the small rodent enthusiast who likes to keep his pets
minty fresh - it’s this bottle of Listerene Mouse Wash. 
To ideally suit every proud homeowner who wants to keep their carpets pine fresh
and viper free - it’s a years supply of Snake and Vac. 
To delight every keen horticulturalist who wants to make their garden look
bigger - it’s this lovely magnifying grass. 
To ideally suit any homeowner who wants to get that authentic inner city Cardiff
effect in their kitchen - a lovely Welsh dosser. 
A satisfying lunch snack that conveniently hangs itself from the ceiling - it’s
this tasty Pipistrel bap. 
For every keen Chef who likes their deserts to throw themselves off the cooker -
it’s a lovely Lemming Meringue pie. 
A refreshing fruit drink that will make the perfect addition to any packed lunch
on school visits to Iraq - it’s this bottle of Sunni Delight. 
Something to be treasured by every member of al-Qaeda who is also a fan of the
game show 3-2-1 - it’s this life size Dusty Bin Laden. 
Guaranteed to delight every keen ornithologist who wants to keep his birds feet
snug and dry - it’s this lovely pair of Cuckoo clogs. 
Something that will ideally suit every keen pastry cook whose storage space is
too low - it’s a bag of shelf raising flour. 
Just the thing to delight the domestic fowl enthusiast who likes his chickens to
be woken with a touch of luxury - this lovely electric teas-maid with built-in
alarm cluck. 
Just the thing to keep the kids amused at family funerals - it’s this lovely
rocking hearse. 
Just the thing to delight a stylish man about town who enjoys designer label
luxury at bath time - a fabulous pair of Gucci loofahs. 
An ideal gift for a favourite uncle who’s concerned about his wife’s security -
an electronically coded Aunty theft device. 
A perfect labour saving kitchen device for every Arctic rodent enthusiast - an
automatic Lemming squeezer. 
Sure to delight every Gazelle enthusiast who hates his pets going astray - it’s
this stamped addressed Antelope. 
Something that would ideally suit young Sex Pistols fans who want a good night’s
rest - a lovely pair of punk beds. 
Sure to delight any wildlife enthusiast and Elvis impersonator - a stylish pair
of Blue Suede Shrews. 
The envy of every keen lepidopterist who worries about his pet’s personal
hygiene - a bottle of Listerine moth wash. 
Just the thing on which to ride around Paris when doing the Victor Hugo tour -
an economical 1.6 litre hunchback. 
An ideal snack for the al fresco pet lover - a Picnic Hamster. 
From the Duchess of York’s essential hair care range - a years supply of Wash
and Go Skiing. 
The ideal snack for the Chiropodist on the move - tasty Microwave Bunion Rings. 
A tasty snack from the new Sarson’s Chiropody range - a jar of Pickled Bunions. 
For the keen race goer who has a sweet tooth, a bag of Granulated Shergar. 
For the lover of Chinese food who needs to know exactly when it is cooked - an
Oven-ready Speaking Duck. 
For the Tibetan hill farmer who likes to keep the place neat and tidy - a lovely
set of Goat Hangers. 
Just the thing for the homeowner who does not like to be kept awake by the
furniture - a decaffeinated coffee table. 
To wipe out even the most uncomfortable of embarrassing personal ailments - this
Preparation H-bomb. 
Guaranteed to delight every sweet toothed Muja Hadin fundamentalist - a
Kalashnikov Trifle. 
From the Findus dermatology range - a Boil-in-a-bag. 
A prize which will warm the heart of any collector of National Coal Board
memorabilia - a coal-effect coal mine. 
A prize so comfortable to sit on, it’ll make you feel like royalty - the
Parker-Bowles recliner. 
An ideal addition to the larder of anyone wanting to brew up a cuppa using
contaminated water - a packet of Typhoid tea bags. 
Sure to delight a sweet toothed baby Buddhist - a tin of reincarnation condensed
milk. 
A prize to suit anyone who likes to make their eyelashes look their best on
February 14th - St. Valentine’s Day Mascara. 
A prize to help the elder single man to liven up his al fresco evenings on the
patio - an attractive pair of French widows. 
A prize to help to help control wayward kitchen appliances - an electric kettle
prod. 
Just the thing to clear those annoying balls of fluff that so often accumulate
in the belly button - this navel decongestant spray. 
Something to thrill the parrot lover who wants to raise cash for charity - a
chance to do a sponsored parakeet jump. 
To provide a touch of luxury for anyone who enjoys the essence of poultry at
bath time - a Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soap. 
To ideally suit the Elvis impersonator who likes to go for the traditional look
- a pair of reproduction Mahogany sideburns.
>>>My move is St. John's Wood.
>>>
>>>
>> My last move was going to be Swiss Cottage (next door to St. John's
>> Wood) so we must be homing in.
>> 
>> Marylebone.
>
>Oh, now that was predictable.  Very predictable.  Any more predictable 
>and I could've made the move for you.  But I wouldn't, of course, because 
>that would have put Garden's variation of Rushton's fifth rule into 
>effect.
>
>Goodge Street.
>
>Jim

Your name is James so (James) Bond Street.
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On Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:51:41 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 14 Jan 2009 15:54:47 -0500, Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> 
>>On Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:45:49 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>>>> Fair enough, it was probably a rounding error.
>>>>
>>>>Or at least a roundabout error.
>>>>
>>> Points to the American and as we all know. Points mean prizes!
>>
>>What do prizes mean? ;-)
>>
>>
> Something that will provide every Dr Who enthusiast an ideal
> accompaniment to pasta meals - it’s this tasty Dalek bread. Just the

Oh, now you're just cutting and pasting.  I'm going to buzz and say 
"deviation". ;-)

Buzz.

Deviation!

>>>>My move is St. John's Wood.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> My last move was going to be Swiss Cottage (next door to St. John's
>>> Wood) so we must be homing in.
>>> 
>>> Marylebone.
>>
>>Oh, now that was predictable.  Very predictable.  Any more predictable
>>and I could've made the move for you.  But I wouldn't, of course,
>>because that would have put Garden's variation of Rushton's fifth rule
>>into effect.
>>
>>Goodge Street.
>>
>>Jim
> 
> Your name is James so (James) Bond Street.

LOL, "Little Jimmy Bond".  Now there is something that would be fun, 
James Bond as a child.

For personal reasons, Birmingham New Street.

Jim

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