On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 12:02:24 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 23/12/2013 3:13 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 00:12:46 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>
>> The thing for Blender is if you use the Cycles rendering engine, you'll
>> want an nVidia higher-end GPU, which will add to the cost.
> 
> I don't I use the internal renderer. Then Export a mesh and render in
> PovRay. So I think that I will get away without worrying about that. I
> hope. :-)

Cycles is a pretty nice renderer, though - definitely worth a look.  But 
yeah, exporting to POVRay is also a good option - there is (or used to 
be) a POVRay export tool, in fact, but I think it was for 3.5.

>> What I currently use as a laptop is what I bought 2 years ago - a Dell
>> N7110 laptop.  8 GB of memory, i7 CPU, integrated Intel graphics.  Gets
>> the job done, and is even better than the newer desktop I have (8 cores
>> rather than 4).  But it does weigh like a laptop, too.
>>
>>
> For Dell read Toshiba and that is me.
> The machine needs a spring clean possibly a re-install of all my
> applications and a clean up of the services and processes I do not use.
> Sigh!

:)

Jim

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On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 11:08:31 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 23/12/2013 3:14 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 00:24:58 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 23/12/2013 12:12 AM, Stephen wrote:
>>>> Other than Pov your right.
>>>
>>> You are right.
>>> Oops!
>>
>> 50 lashes for that oversight. ;)
>>
>>
> <Grumble, grumble.>
> <The crew are looking restless.>
> 
>> SciFi and Math is your punishment.
>>
>>
> OMG He has run them together. Making it one word now. Next it will be a
> verb.
> I SCiFi him.
> You SCiFi him.
> He, she or it SCiFis him.
> 
> You would "un-man" Shakespeare. ;-)

Well, certainly if he criticized other people's use of the language and 
then made basic grammar errors.

I believe that's called "McKean's Law" (though that may just apply to 
spelling corrections).

Jim

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On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 17:47:30 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> Besides that, there has not been a good flame war for ages.

Pah.  I'm still waiting for one. ;)

Jim

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On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 11:26:35 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 23/12/2013 3:15 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Sun, 22 Dec 2013 23:39:04 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 22/12/2013 10:56 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>>> Oddly, I'm appreciating this the second time around. I'm less
>>>>>> stressed and our doctor seems to bow to my (superior?) knowledge.
>>>> LOL - I always worry when I know more about it than the doctor.;)
>>>>
>>>>
>>> You worry because your doctor doesn't know enough or because you know
>>> too much?
>>
>> Maybe a little of both - but I haven't had that experience in a while,
>> myself.  Have a friend, though, who recently was dealing with some type
>> of benign tumors, and he /did/ know more than the doctor about them.
>>
>> Then again, he named them, too.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>
> But then GPs can't be expected to be experts in everything. And we have
> the interest and the internet.
> I suppose it all depends on how the doctor takes the advice.

Well, yes.  In my friend's case, it wasn't a GP he was talking to - it 
was a specialist.

Jim

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On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 11:30:24 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 23/12/2013 3:20 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Sun, 22 Dec 2013 23:47:19 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> No you didn't. You forgot it was *you're* move or you wouldn't have
>>> told him about the trap.
>>
>> [Emphasis added]
>>
>> Um.  OK.  SciFi.  Math.  ;)
>>
>>
> I heard that! Pardon?

You heard me.  You said so. ;)

>>>> Carnforth (Brief Encounter)
>>>>
>>> Hoist by your own petard. My evil friend.
>>>
>>> Barrow-in-Furness (by the sea, by the way).
>>
>> Wow, and *I* was accused of mean-spirited play?  That was just *nasty*.
>>
>>
> Ah! The Christmas spirit! It has started. :-)

We're into the final stretch.

>> Well then.  Euston Road.  And remember that the game /must/ last until
>> the 25th of December. ;)
>>
>>
> The way you two are playing. It will last forever. ;-)

I don't see the problem there, do you?  Thinking you might feel a bit 
knackered?

> BTW Your (checks, yes your) Christmas Day or ours?

Mine, of course.  Since you asked.

Jim

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On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 17:59:04 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> Getting a bit la-di-da, are we?
> I have a remedy for that. One you'll like, methinks.
> 
> Valhalla.
> The brewery that is. The one in Baltasound, Unst.

Moving out of turn?  That puts you in Huff for a round.

But hey, that's a good move, so I'll make it instead. :)

Jim

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On 23/12/2013 6:13 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> You would "un-man" Shakespeare.;-)
> Well, certainly if he criticized other people's use of the language and
> then made basic grammar errors.
>

That was more Johnson's forte.

I was referring to Cleopatra's love unmanning Anthony.
It is often used as an argument against the criticism of using a noun as 
a verb.

Please Sir! "Shakespeare did it."

> I believe that's called "McKean's Law" (though that may just apply to
> spelling corrections).

Must look that up.

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     Stephen

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On 23/12/2013 6:15 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> >I heard that! Pardon?
> You heard me.  You said so.;)
>

Sorry a quote from an 80's (?) TV comedy set in the North (With a 
capital N) called "I did not know you cared".


>> >Ah! The Christmas spirit! It has started.:-)
> We're into the final stretch.
>

Who are you calling a Stretch, Jimmy. ;-)

>>> >>Well then.  Euston Road.  And remember that the game/must/  last until
>>> >>the 25th of December.;)
>>> >>
>>> >>
>> >The way you two are playing. It will last forever.;-)
> I don't see the problem there, do you?  Thinking you might feel a bit
> knackered?
>

OMG! Someone who thinks the journey is better than the arrival.


>> >BTW Your (checks, yes your) Christmas Day or ours?
> Mine, of course.  Since you asked.

I did ask but you don't think that I listen, do you?


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     Stephen

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On 23/12/2013 6:17 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 17:59:04 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> Getting a bit la-di-da, are we?
>> I have a remedy for that. One you'll like, methinks.
>>
>> Valhalla.
>> The brewery that is. The one in Baltasound, Unst.
>
> Moving out of turn?  That puts you in Huff for a round.
>

It was that Black Night. I've not been myself since.


> But hey, that's a good move, so I'll make it instead. :)
>

Damn! It has got to be Stornoway. (In this weather.)


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     Stephen

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On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:06:53 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 23/12/2013 6:13 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> You would "un-man" Shakespeare.;-)
>> Well, certainly if he criticized other people's use of the language and
>> then made basic grammar errors.
>>
>>
> That was more Johnson's forte.

Certainly.  Pity Baldric burned Johnson's dictionary. ;)

> I was referring to Cleopatra's love unmanning Anthony.
> It is often used as an argument against the criticism of using a noun as
> a verb.
> 
> Please Sir! "Shakespeare did it."

Ah, I must make a note to re-read Shakespeare.  Or in some cases, to read 
it. ;)

>> I believe that's called "McKean's Law" (though that may just apply to
>> spelling corrections).
> 
> Must look that up.

Editor for Oxford University Press, IIRC.  Acquaintenance of Amy's. :)

Jim

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On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:30:55 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 23/12/2013 6:17 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 17:59:04 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> Getting a bit la-di-da, are we?
>>> I have a remedy for that. One you'll like, methinks.
>>>
>>> Valhalla.
>>> The brewery that is. The one in Baltasound, Unst.
>>
>> Moving out of turn?  That puts you in Huff for a round.
>>
>>
> It was that Black Night. I've not been myself since.

But would you know?

>> But hey, that's a good move, so I'll make it instead. :)
>>
>>
> Damn! It has got to be Stornoway. (In this weather.)

Hehehehehehehe.

But wait, you're in Huff.  So it's now John's turn.

Jim

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On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:13:12 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 23/12/2013 6:15 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> >I heard that! Pardon?
>> You heard me.  You said so.;)
>>
> Sorry a quote from an 80's (?) TV comedy set in the North (With a
> capital N) called "I did not know you cared".

Lots of planets have a North.

But I may need to check it out.

>>> >Ah! The Christmas spirit! It has started.:-)
>> We're into the final stretch.
>>
>>
> Who are you calling a Stretch, Jimmy. ;-)

Sorry, Stevie, that was Samantha.

> 
>>>> >>Well then.  Euston Road.  And remember that the game/must/  last
>>>> >>until the 25th of December.;)
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>> >The way you two are playing. It will last forever.;-)
>> I don't see the problem there, do you?  Thinking you might feel a bit
>> knackered?
>>
>>
> OMG! Someone who thinks the journey is better than the arrival.

Well, it depends on the destination, usually.  But in this particular 
case, the journey's the point - because we all *know* the destination.

>>> >BTW Your (checks, yes your) Christmas Day or ours?
>> Mine, of course.  Since you asked.
> 
> I did ask but you don't think that I listen, do you?

Huh? Sorry, I didn't hear you.

Jim

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On 23/12/2013 9:50 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:06:53 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 23/12/2013 6:13 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> You would "un-man" Shakespeare.;-)
>>> Well, certainly if he criticized other people's use of the language and
>>> then made basic grammar errors.
>>>
>>>
>> That was more Johnson's forte.
>
> Certainly.  Pity Baldric burned Johnson's dictionary. ;)

Bugger! I meant Jonson as in:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Jonson

Even if Baldric did so. There are plenty in America. It is used to help 
determine the meanings of the words at the time of your constitution.

>
>> I was referring to Cleopatra's love unmanning Anthony.
>> It is often used as an argument against the criticism of using a noun as
>> a verb.
>>
>> Please Sir! "Shakespeare did it."
>
> Ah, I must make a note to re-read Shakespeare.  Or in some cases, to read
> it. ;)
>

Better to see them, IMO.


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     Stephen

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On 23/12/2013 9:51 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> But wait, you're in Huff.  So it's now John's turn.

Pedant!

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On 23/12/2013 9:53 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:13:12 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> Who are you calling a Stretch, Jimmy. ;-)
>
> Sorry, Stevie, that was Samantha.
>
>>

My turn to use the "S" word again.

Jimmy is a signifier that someone is from Glasgow. Every second person, 
including women, is called Jimmy.

As long as you have a "y" or "ie" at the end of your name. It is okay.
Stevie is acceptable.


>>>
>>>
>> OMG! Someone who thinks the journey is better than the arrival.
>
> Well, it depends on the destination, usually.  But in this particular
> case, the journey's the point - because we all *know* the destination.
>


And that is?
>


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On 23/12/2013 6:12 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> Cycles is a pretty nice renderer, though - definitely worth a look.  But
> yeah, exporting to POVRay is also a good option - there is (or used to
> be) a POVRay export tool, in fact, but I think it was for 3.5.

I've used it a couple of times to see what it is like. The problem for 
me is that it is slow and grainy. I would rater use what little skils I 
have with materials in PovRay.

There is an exporter in development. I was helping to test it before I 
got too busy.

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     Stephen

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On 24/12/13 15:51, Stephen wrote:
> On 23/12/2013 9:53 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Well, it depends on the destination, usually.  But in this particular
>> case, the journey's the point - because we all *know* the destination.
>>
> 
> 
> And that is?
>>
> 

Umm ... The sofa in front of the telly with the Queen's speech - glass
of port in hand and nuts and nibbles arrayed?

John
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On 24/12/13 15:46, Stephen wrote:
> On 23/12/2013 9:51 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> But wait, you're in Huff.  So it's now John's turn.
> 
> Pedant!
> 

Bond Street (last minute shopping)

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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:54:59 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 23/12/2013 6:12 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Cycles is a pretty nice renderer, though - definitely worth a look. 
>> But yeah, exporting to POVRay is also a good option - there is (or used
>> to be) a POVRay export tool, in fact, but I think it was for 3.5.
> 
> I've used it a couple of times to see what it is like. The problem for
> me is that it is slow and grainy. I would rater use what little skils I
> have with materials in PovRay.

You have to increase the number of iterations to get it to look less 
grainy.  There's a setting for that, both in preview and in a final 
render.

Which is where an nVidia GPU comes in - it's capable of rendering the 
image to a high quality *very* quickly.  CPU rendering is incredibly slow 
by comparison.

> There is an exporter in development. I was helping to test it before I
> got too busy.

A new one?  Or an update to the old one?  URL?

Jim

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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:45:37 +0000, Stephen wrote:

>>> That was more Johnson's forte.
>>
>> Certainly.  Pity Baldric burned Johnson's dictionary. ;)
> 
> Bugger! I meant Jonson as in:
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Jonson
> 
> Even if Baldric did so. There are plenty in America. It is used to help
> determine the meanings of the words at the time of your constitution.

Ah, well, you know how well *that* is working out for us now.  Words only 
mean what's convenient for our personal opinions and views these days.  
Free speech, for example, is for those who think everyone should say 
"Merry Christmas" this time of year, regardless of their personal 
beliefs.  It's not for people who wish others "Happy Holidays".

Or it's for people who say bigoted things, not for those who would make a 
value judgment and respond "hey, that's a bigoted thing, and free speech 
doesn't mean 'speech without consequences'."

>>> I was referring to Cleopatra's love unmanning Anthony.
>>> It is often used as an argument against the criticism of using a noun
>>> as a verb.
>>>
>>> Please Sir! "Shakespeare did it."
>>
>> Ah, I must make a note to re-read Shakespeare.  Or in some cases, to
>> read it. ;)
>>
>>
> Better to see them, IMO.

Well, yeah, but we don't exactly have the RSC here in Utah.  Though we do 
have an annual Shakespeare festival in the southern part of the state.

Jim

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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:51:25 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 23/12/2013 9:53 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:13:12 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> Who are you calling a Stretch, Jimmy. ;-)
>>
>> Sorry, Stevie, that was Samantha.
>>
>>
>>>
> My turn to use the "S" word again.
> 
> Jimmy is a signifier that someone is from Glasgow. Every second person,
> including women, is called Jimmy.

Hehehehehe.  It was also a nickname I had when I was a young'un.

> 
> As long as you have a "y" or "ie" at the end of your name. It is okay.
> Stevie is acceptable.

I hope so, because that was a nickname my little brother had when *he* 
was a young'un.  His proper name is also spelled the same way yours is - 
the number of times he was erroneously called "Stephanie" as a result is 
legendary.

>>>>
>>> OMG! Someone who thinks the journey is better than the arrival.
>>
>> Well, it depends on the destination, usually.  But in this particular
>> case, the journey's the point - because we all *know* the destination.
>>
> 
> And that is?

We're not there yet. ;)

Jim

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On 24/12/2013 7:03 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> Well, it depends on the destination, usually.  But in this particular
>>> >>case, the journey's the point - because we all*know*  the destination.
>>> >>
>> >
>> >And that is?
> We're not there yet.;)

So, you don't know.

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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:46:51 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 23/12/2013 9:51 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> But wait, you're in Huff.  So it's now John's turn.
> 
> Pedant!

Well, you knew I was a connoisseur of the game coming into it. ;)

Jim

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On 24/12/2013 6:58 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 15:54:59 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 23/12/2013 6:12 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> Cycles is a pretty nice renderer, though - definitely worth a look.
>>> But yeah, exporting to POVRay is also a good option - there is (or used
>>> to be) a POVRay export tool, in fact, but I think it was for 3.5.
>>
>> I've used it a couple of times to see what it is like. The problem for
>> me is that it is slow and grainy. I would rater use what little skils I
>> have with materials in PovRay.
>
> You have to increase the number of iterations to get it to look less
> grainy.  There's a setting for that, both in preview and in a final
> render.
>

Yes but since I will be using PovRay. I just use the internal renderer 
as a low quality setting.

> Which is where an nVidia GPU comes in - it's capable of rendering the
> image to a high quality *very* quickly.  CPU rendering is incredibly slow
> by comparison.
>

I really need a desktop machine.

>> There is an exporter in development. I was helping to test it before I
>> got too busy.
>
> A new one?  Or an update to the old one?  URL?
>

I don't really know. There has not been much done on it, the last few 
months. MR would know.


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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:11:04 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 24/12/13 15:46, Stephen wrote:
>> On 23/12/2013 9:51 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> But wait, you're in Huff.  So it's now John's turn.
>> 
>> Pedant!
>> 
>> 
> Bond Street (last minute shopping)

Hmmm, this one took a little thought, as Bond Street was something I 
hadn't considered.

But in honour of the St. Paul Winter Carnival (which is from near where 
I'm originally from) and the ice castles they build for the event....

Crystal Palace.

Jim

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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:10:26 +0000, Stephen wrote:

>> You have to increase the number of iterations to get it to look less
>> grainy.  There's a setting for that, both in preview and in a final
>> render.
>>
>>
> Yes but since I will be using PovRay. I just use the internal renderer
> as a low quality setting.

Point. :)

>> Which is where an nVidia GPU comes in - it's capable of rendering the
>> image to a high quality *very* quickly.  CPU rendering is incredibly
>> slow by comparison.
>>
>>
> I really need a desktop machine.

It does kinda sound like that.

>>> There is an exporter in development. I was helping to test it before I
>>> got too busy.
>>
>> A new one?  Or an update to the old one?  URL?
>>
>>
> I don't really know. There has not been much done on it, the last few
> months. MR would know.

MR?

Jim

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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:04:58 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 24/12/2013 7:03 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> Well, it depends on the destination, usually.  But in this particular
>>>> >>case, the journey's the point - because we all*know*  the
>>>> >>destination.
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>> >And that is?
>> We're not there yet.;)
> 
> So, you don't know.

Well, I'm pretty sure the station is closed tomorrow anyways, which is 
making me wonder how we actually end tomorrow?

Jim

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On 24/12/2013 7:23 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:04:58 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 24/12/2013 7:03 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>> Well, it depends on the destination, usually.  But in this particular
>>>>>>> case, the journey's the point - because we all*know*  the
>>>>>>> destination.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>> And that is?
>>> We're not there yet.;)
>>
>> So, you don't know.
>
> Well, I'm pretty sure the station is closed tomorrow anyways, which is
> making me wonder how we actually end tomorrow?
>

Shank's pony.


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On 24/12/2013 7:22 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> I don't really know. There has not been much done on it, the last few
>> >months. MR would know.
> MR?

He posts here (not OT) occasionally.

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On 24/12/2013 7:16 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:11:04 +0000, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> On 24/12/13 15:46, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 23/12/2013 9:51 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> But wait, you're in Huff.  So it's now John's turn.
>>>
>>> Pedant!
>>>
>>>
>> Bond Street (last minute shopping)
>
> Hmmm, this one took a little thought, as Bond Street was something I
> hadn't considered.
>
> But in honour of the St. Paul Winter Carnival (which is from near where
> I'm originally from) and the ice castles they build for the event....
>
> Crystal Palace.
>
You got there quickly what with it being south of the river and no tube 
line. And taxies never venture south of the river.

Although it does give me the link of the Great Exhibition and Prince Albert.

Prince Albert Memorial (in the park).

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On 24/12/13 19:44, Stephen wrote:
> On 24/12/2013 7:23 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:04:58 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 24/12/2013 7:03 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>>> Well, it depends on the destination, usually.  But in this particular
>>>>>>>> case, the journey's the point - because we all*know*  the
>>>>>>>> destination.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>> And that is?
>>>> We're not there yet.;)
>>>
>>> So, you don't know.
>>
>> Well, I'm pretty sure the station is closed tomorrow anyways, which is
>> making me wonder how we actually end tomorrow?
>>
> 
> Shank's pony.
> 
> 
Well you certainly won't get a taxi.

I've got a spare bicycle if you want to borrow it or the Feegle might
lend you his scooter - bribery will be required (fresh mangoes work atm)

John
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On 24/12/13 19:51, Stephen wrote:
> On 24/12/2013 7:16 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>> Hmmm, this one took a little thought, as Bond Street was something I
>> hadn't considered.
>>
>> But in honour of the St. Paul Winter Carnival (which is from near where
>> I'm originally from) and the ice castles they build for the event....
>>
>> Crystal Palace.
>>
> You got there quickly what with it being south of the river and no tube
> line. And taxies never venture south of the river.
> 
> Although it does give me the link of the Great Exhibition and Prince
> Albert.
> 
> Prince Albert Memorial (in the park).
> 

Hang on! That's in between stations. Go straight to Jail without passing Go.

Jim, your move

John
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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:51:31 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 24/12/2013 7:16 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 16:11:04 +0000, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>>> On 24/12/13 15:46, Stephen wrote:
>>>> On 23/12/2013 9:51 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>> But wait, you're in Huff.  So it's now John's turn.
>>>>
>>>> Pedant!
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Bond Street (last minute shopping)
>>
>> Hmmm, this one took a little thought, as Bond Street was something I
>> hadn't considered.
>>
>> But in honour of the St. Paul Winter Carnival (which is from near where
>> I'm originally from) and the ice castles they build for the event....
>>
>> Crystal Palace.
>>
> You got there quickly what with it being south of the river and no tube
> line. And taxies never venture south of the river.

Well, true, it's an overground route.  Given some of the locations we've 
been to, though, that didn't seem relevant in this game. :)

> Although it does give me the link of the Great Exhibition and Prince
> Albert.
> 
> Prince Albert Memorial (in the park).

As I thought. ;)

Jim

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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 20:16:25 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 24/12/13 19:51, Stephen wrote:
>> On 24/12/2013 7:16 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>
>>> Hmmm, this one took a little thought, as Bond Street was something I
>>> hadn't considered.
>>>
>>> But in honour of the St. Paul Winter Carnival (which is from near
>>> where I'm originally from) and the ice castles they build for the
>>> event....
>>>
>>> Crystal Palace.
>>>
>> You got there quickly what with it being south of the river and no tube
>> line. And taxies never venture south of the river.
>> 
>> Although it does give me the link of the Great Exhibition and Prince
>> Albert.
>> 
>> Prince Albert Memorial (in the park).
>> 
>> 
> Hang on! That's in between stations. Go straight to Jail without passing
> Go.
> 
> Jim, your move

Actually, I think it's your move after Stephen's.  Yes, I'm pretty sure, 
otherwise I'd be taking two turns in a row - and *I* don't want to end up 
in Huff.

Jim

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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:44:37 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 24/12/2013 7:23 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 19:04:58 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 24/12/2013 7:03 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>>> Well, it depends on the destination, usually.  But in this
>>>>>> particular
>>>>>>>> case, the journey's the point - because we all*know*  the
>>>>>>>> destination.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>> And that is?
>>>> We're not there yet.;)
>>>
>>> So, you don't know.
>>
>> Well, I'm pretty sure the station is closed tomorrow anyways, which is
>> making me wonder how we actually end tomorrow?
>>
>>
> Shank's pony.

That seems reasonable, though maybe not for the pony.

Jim

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On 24/12/2013 8:16 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> Prince Albert Memorial (in the park).
>> >
> Hang on! That's in between stations. Go straight to Jail without passing Go.
>

What! You don't know about the admiralty tunnels all over (under) 
central London? Especially the one from St. James's to the Royal Albert 
Hall.

> Jim, your move

Yes, because John is in double Huff, now.

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Regards
     Stephen

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On 24/12/2013 8:12 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> Well you certainly won't get a taxi.
>

Too true, Guv.

> I've got a spare bicycle if you want to borrow it or the Feegle might
> lend you his scooter - bribery will be required (fresh mangoes work atm)

It had better be the scooter because the last time I rode a push bike in 
the centre of Hammersmith. I was petrified.

Fresh mango, hmm!
Did I ever tell you about taking smoke breaks under a mango tree, when I 
was working in Jamaica?

It was next to the changing rooms and at shift change. The smell of 
ganja would knock you down and make you happy.

Mango, I can get.

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Regards
     Stephen

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On 24/12/13 21:06, Stephen wrote:
> 
> It had better be the scooter because the last time I rode a push bike in
> the centre of Hammersmith. I was petrified.
> 
> Fresh mango, hmm!
> Did I ever tell you about taking smoke breaks under a mango tree, when I
> was working in Jamaica?
> 
> It was next to the changing rooms and at shift change. The smell of
> ganja would knock you down and make you happy.


No, but I can believe it
> 
> Mango, I can get.
> 

From where? The shops in London are all closed

John
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On 24/12/13 20:58, Stephen wrote:
> On 24/12/2013 8:16 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> Prince Albert Memorial (in the park).
>>> >
>> Hang on! That's in between stations. Go straight to Jail without
>> passing Go.
>>
> 
> What! You don't know about the admiralty tunnels all over (under)
> central London? Especially the one from St. James's to the Royal Albert
> Hall.
> 
>> Jim, your move
> 
> Yes, because John is in double Huff, now.
> 

Damn and double damn!
I invoke Humphrey's Final Ruling - there is no Huff on Xmas Eve.

BTW Stephen, isn't it time that you gave Sven a hand with his decorations?

John
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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 21:22:14 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> I invoke Humphrey's Final Ruling - there is no Huff on Xmas Eve.

Oooooooooooooo

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On 24/12/2013 9:18 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> >Mango, I can get.
>> >
>  From where? The shops in London are all closed

Kitchen table.

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     Stephen

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On 24/12/2013 9:22 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> Damn and double damn!
> I invoke Humphrey's Final Ruling - there is no Huff on Xmas Eve.
>

:-P

> BTW Stephen, isn't it time that you gave Sven a hand with his decorations?

Done and dusted.

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     Stephen

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On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 20:58:29 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 24/12/2013 8:16 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> Prince Albert Memorial (in the park).
>>> >
>> Hang on! That's in between stations. Go straight to Jail without
>> passing Go.
>>
>>
> What! You don't know about the admiralty tunnels all over (under)
> central London? Especially the one from St. James's to the Royal Albert
> Hall.
> 
>> Jim, your move
> 
> Yes, because John is in double Huff, now.

I think we need an ajudication, because we've lost track of whose turn it 
is.

Or shall we all just simultaneously move to Mornington Crescent? :)

Jim

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On 25/12/13 21:54, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 20:58:29 +0000, Stephen wrote:
> 
>> On 24/12/2013 8:16 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>> Prince Albert Memorial (in the park).
>>>>>
>>> Hang on! That's in between stations. Go straight to Jail without
>>> passing Go.
>>>
>>>
>> What! You don't know about the admiralty tunnels all over (under)
>> central London? Especially the one from St. James's to the Royal Albert
>> Hall.
>>
>>> Jim, your move
>>
>> Yes, because John is in double Huff, now.
> 
> I think we need an ajudication, because we've lost track of whose turn it 
> is.
> 
> Or shall we all just simultaneously move to Mornington Crescent? :)
> 
> Jim
> 

A good idea, Jim. I'm too tired and full of turkey, port, nuts etc to
think of another way of settling this.

Best wishes from John, the Kat and the Feegle
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On Wed, 25 Dec 2013 22:06:59 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> A good idea, Jim. I'm too tired and full of turkey, port, nuts etc to
> think of another way of settling this.

It may well be a first, but if we all ended up in Huff, I think it 
would've been a draw anyways - this way, we all have won. :)

> Best wishes from John, the Kat and the Feegle

And to yours from all of us here. :)

Jim

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On 25/12/2013 9:54 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:

>
> I think we need an ajudication, because we've lost track of whose turn it
> is.
>
> Or shall we all just simultaneously move to Mornington Crescent? :)
>

Oh! Well done. I can do nothing but admire your technique.


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     Stephen

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On Thu, 26 Dec 2013 09:32:35 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 25/12/2013 9:54 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> 
> 
>> I think we need an ajudication, because we've lost track of whose turn
>> it is.
>>
>> Or shall we all just simultaneously move to Mornington Crescent? :)
>>
>>
> Oh! Well done. I can do nothing but admire your technique.

Seemed like a good gift for the holiday. :)

Jim

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On 26/12/2013 7:01 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 26 Dec 2013 09:32:35 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 25/12/2013 9:54 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I think we need an ajudication, because we've lost track of whose turn
>>> it is.
>>>
>>> Or shall we all just simultaneously move to Mornington Crescent? :)
>>>
>>>
>> Oh! Well done. I can do nothing but admire your technique.
>
> Seemed like a good gift for the holiday. :)

Yes, Merry Xmas.


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Regards
     Stephen

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On 26/12/13 19:23, Stephen wrote:
> On 26/12/2013 7:01 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> Or shall we all just simultaneously move to Mornington Crescent? :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Oh! Well done. I can do nothing but admire your technique.
>>
>> Seemed like a good gift for the holiday. :)
> 
> Yes, Merry Xmas.
> 

<Pops in an hour late>
Bugger! Missed them.
<Raises a glass of Lagavulin to both>
An excellent game, gents. Honours even.

John
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On Thu, 26 Dec 2013 20:41:30 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> <Raises a glass of Lagavulin to both> An excellent game, gents. Honours
> even.

Indeed!  Salud! :)

Jim

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