Heathrow

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On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 00:39:52 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> Heathrow

Ah, now that's an interesting opening move.  Bold.  If it's Terminal 5, 
it might even be considered courageous.

As the triangle is not yet opened, I'm going to try a variation of the 
classic Garden Gambit, and go for Aldwych.

Jim

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On 15/12/2013 05:18, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 00:39:52 +0000, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> Heathrow
>
> Ah, now that's an interesting opening move.  Bold.  If it's Terminal 5,
> it might even be considered courageous.
>
> As the triangle is not yet opened, I'm going to try a variation of the
> classic Garden Gambit, and go for Aldwych.
>
> Jim
>
Nice counter-move. You didn't fall into the trap I'd set.

I think, therefore, that I'll try Parsons Green.

Johnh

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On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:12:04 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> Nice counter-move. You didn't fall into the trap I'd set.

Why, thank you - it's always good to know that one's study has paid 
off. :)

> I think, therefore, that I'll try Parsons Green.

Of course, the benefit of the Garden Gambit is that it avoids the trap 
you set by setting one of my own.  It was, however, probably not such a 
good idea to say that I was using that particular opening, because it 
made it easy to avoid the trap that is usually set so early on.

I did, however, anticipate that you'd see that (perhaps by announcing the 
opening I was using, I was laying a different sort of trap?) coming.

So my next move, then, is Angel.

Jim

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On 15/12/2013 16:10, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:12:04 +0000, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> Nice counter-move. You didn't fall into the trap I'd set.
>
> Why, thank you - it's always good to know that one's study has paid
> off. :)
>
>> I think, therefore, that I'll try Parsons Green.
>
> Of course, the benefit of the Garden Gambit is that it avoids the trap
> you set by setting one of my own.  It was, however, probably not such a
> good idea to say that I was using that particular opening, because it
> made it easy to avoid the trap that is usually set so early on.
>
> I did, however, anticipate that you'd see that (perhaps by announcing the
> opening I was using, I was laying a different sort of trap?) coming.
>
> So my next move, then, is Angel.
>
> Jim
>
Damn, damn, damn.

Only one choice then. Off to the city branch of the Northern Line. This 
is allowed under the Samantha variation of position.

Bank (in rush hour)

John

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On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:20:21 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> Damn, damn, damn.

You know what happens when you suspect someone's new to the game, right?  
You heard the game John Finnemore was in a couple weeks ago, I expect? ;)

> Only one choice then. Off to the city branch of the Northern Line. This
> is allowed under the Samantha variation of position.
> 
> Bank (in rush hour)

Now that's just evil.  I didn't realize you were playing with the 
variations on Samantha's position.  That certainly makes the game more 
interesting, but it also increases the points.  It does also increase the 
risk of, um, point *reductions* whenever Samantha is in play.

Greenwich seems like a logical next move, so I won't do that.  Instead, 
I'll go to Waterloo.

Jim

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On 15/12/2013 18:50, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 17:20:21 +0000, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> Damn, damn, damn.
>
> You know what happens when you suspect someone's new to the game, right?
> You heard the game John Finnemore was in a couple weeks ago, I expect? ;)
>
>> Only one choice then. Off to the city branch of the Northern Line. This
>> is allowed under the Samantha variation of position.
>>
>> Bank (in rush hour)
>
> Now that's just evil.  I didn't realize you were playing with the
> variations on Samantha's position.  That certainly makes the game more
> interesting, but it also increases the points.  It does also increase the
> risk of, um, point *reductions* whenever Samantha is in play.
>
> Greenwich seems like a logical next move, so I won't do that.  Instead,
> I'll go to Waterloo.
>
> Jim
>

I wonder where Stephen is. Rumour has it that he's playing with Sven.

Meanwhile, allowing for your diagonal, I'll go Cannon Street.

BTW this game has to last to Xmas - it might help the uninitiated to 
understand the rules

John

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On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:04:28 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> I wonder where Stephen is. Rumour has it that he's playing with Sven.

I'd heard that rumour as well, but I cannot confirm nor deny it. :)

> Meanwhile, allowing for your diagonal, I'll go Cannon Street.

Very gracious of you to allow the diagonal.  I assumed we were playing 
the London variation of the Bethlehem rules.

> BTW this game has to last to Xmas - it might help the uninitiated to
> understand the rules

Oh, yes, absolutely.  And you perhaps didn't see the game Stephen and I 
played about 18 months ago or so - I think we kept it going for about 4 
months, maybe longer.  It was a very interesting game, and I've been 
looking forward to another chance to play. :)

Since it is Bethlehem Rules, Kings Cross is the logical next choice.  But 
in a stunning double-bluff, I'm going to actually make that move. ;)

Jim

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On 15/12/2013 7:04 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> I wonder where Stephen is. Rumour has it that he's playing with Sven.

I didn't even get the curacy of a Buzz! Hesitation.

So I am sulking. :-(

-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:08:54 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 15/12/2013 7:04 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> I wonder where Stephen is. Rumour has it that he's playing with Sven.
> 
> I didn't even get the curacy of a Buzz! Hesitation.
> 
> So I am sulking. :-(

Buzz!  Hesitation!  (Enacted due to the sulk causing a delay of game)

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On 15/12/2013 7:41 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:08:54 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 15/12/2013 7:04 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> I wonder where Stephen is. Rumour has it that he's playing with Sven.
>>
>> I didn't even get the curacy of a Buzz! Hesitation.
>>
>> So I am sulking. :-(
>
> Buzz!  Hesitation!  (Enacted due to the sulk causing a delay of game)
>

There is no point trying to woo me with extra exclamation points.

-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 20:32:36 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 15/12/2013 7:41 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:08:54 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> On 15/12/2013 7:04 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>> I wonder where Stephen is. Rumour has it that he's playing with Sven.
>>>
>>> I didn't even get the curacy of a Buzz! Hesitation.
>>>
>>> So I am sulking. :-(
>>
>> Buzz!  Hesitation!  (Enacted due to the sulk causing a delay of game)
>>
>>
> There is no point trying to woo me with extra exclamation points.

Oh, if I were trying to woo you, you'd know it. ;)

Jim

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On 15/12/2013 11:13 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> Oh, if I were trying to woo you, you'd know it.;)

I ken, the cruise missiles would be coming from the west. :-P

-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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On 16/12/13 10:15, Stephen wrote:
> On 15/12/2013 11:13 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Oh, if I were trying to woo you, you'd know it.;)
> 
> I ken, the cruise missiles would be coming from the west. :-P
> 
Stop bickering, you two. ...and, Stephen, it's your move.
Black knight takes Queen's pawn

John
-- 
Protect the Earth
It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children

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On 16/12/2013 10:28 AM, Doctor John wrote:

> Stop bickering, you two. ...and, Stephen, it's your move.
> Black knight takes Queen's pawn
>

You are right, it is my move. The taxi taking me to Terminal 5 will be 
here soon.

Double six takes me past GO (I collect 236.82 Euros) and land on the 
Community Chest, where I find out it is my birthday. I collect £20 from 
each of you and throw again.
Liverpool Street Station, which I buy.

-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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On 16/12/2013 13:54, Stephen wrote:
>
> You are right, it is my move. The taxi taking me to Terminal 5 will be
> here soon.
>
> Double six takes me past GO (I collect 236.82 Euros) and land on the
> Community Chest, where I find out it is my birthday. I collect £20 from
> each of you and throw again.
> Liverpool Street Station, which I buy.
>

Aha. I see what you're trying to do.

I raise you £5 12s 4d and land on a ladder which takes me to square 24.

Finchley Central

John

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On 16/12/2013 4:19 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 16/12/2013 13:54, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> You are right, it is my move. The taxi taking me to Terminal 5 will be
>> here soon.
>>
>> Double six takes me past GO (I collect 236.82 Euros) and land on the
>> Community Chest, where I find out it is my birthday. I collect £20 from
>> each of you and throw again.
>> Liverpool Street Station, which I buy.
>>
>
> Aha. I see what you're trying to do.
>
> I raise you £5 12s 4d and land on a ladder which takes me to square 24.
>
> Finchley Central
>

Damm! my tube is stuck between stations.
Tomorrow.



-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:15:11 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 15/12/2013 11:13 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Oh, if I were trying to woo you, you'd know it.;)
> 
> I ken, the cruise missiles would be coming from the west. :-P

It's probably a good thing I don't have access to that kind of 
technology. ;)

Jim

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On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:30:48 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 16/12/2013 4:19 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 16/12/2013 13:54, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>> You are right, it is my move. The taxi taking me to Terminal 5 will be
>>> here soon.
>>>
>>> Double six takes me past GO (I collect 236.82 Euros) and land on the
>>> Community Chest, where I find out it is my birthday. I collect £20
>>> from each of you and throw again.
>>> Liverpool Street Station, which I buy.
>>>
>>>
>> Aha. I see what you're trying to do.
>>
>> I raise you £5 12s 4d and land on a ladder which takes me to square 24.
>>
>> Finchley Central
>>
>>
> Damm! my tube is stuck between stations. Tomorrow.

While Stephen's tube is stuck between stations (probably owing to that 
black knight's move dropping the queen's pawn on the tracks, causing a 
shutdown), I'm going to play a the "play 4" rule card, and then follow 
that with playing the Time Traveler, Holographic Projector, and 
Expendable Crewman keepers before my train arrives at Victoria.

Jim

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Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 16:30:48 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
> > On 16/12/2013 4:19 PM, Doctor John wrote:

> >> I raise you £5 12s 4d and land on a ladder which takes me to square 24.
> >>
> >> Finchley Central
> >>
> >>
> > Damm! my tube is stuck between stations. Tomorrow.
>
> While Stephen's tube is stuck between stations (probably owing to that
> black knight's move dropping the queen's pawn on the tracks, causing a
> shutdown), I'm going to play a the "play 4" rule card, and then follow
> that with playing the Time Traveler, Holographic Projector, and
> Expendable Crewman keepers before my train arrives at Victoria.
>

You are not kidding. The backlash of that vortex from the black knight's move,
has knocked me along the diagonal, put me in Huff and I ended up in Brussels -
Zaventem luchthaven. So I move to Diegem even if only to recuperate. Which means
that being in Huff I must endure random losses of turn.
I won’t raise your raise but see you for 120 Guilders and one stuiver.
I have two pairs.


Stefan

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Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:15:11 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
> > On 15/12/2013 11:13 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> >> Oh, if I were trying to woo you, you'd know it.;)
> >
> > I ken, the cruise missiles would be coming from the west. :-P
>
> It's probably a good thing I don't have access to that kind of
> technology. ;)
>
> Jim

And if you did? O_O

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On 17/12/2013 08:36, Stephen wrote:
>
> You are not kidding. The backlash of that vortex from the black knight's move,
> has knocked me along the diagonal, put me in Huff and I ended up in Brussels -
> Zaventem luchthaven. So I move to Diegem even if only to recuperate. Which means
> that being in Huff I must endure random losses of turn.
> I won’t raise your raise but see you for 120 Guilders and one stuiver.
> I have two pairs.
>
>
> Stefan

I thought we'd agreed to go Dutch.

I'm thinking of giving Samantha a go but realise that that might allow 
Sven to expose his diagonal. So, just to give Jim a chance of a new 
opening ...

Aleph & Tentacles (anag.)

John

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On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 03:51:12 -0500, Stephen wrote:

> Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>> On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:15:11 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> > On 15/12/2013 11:13 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> >> Oh, if I were trying to woo you, you'd know it.;)
>> >
>> > I ken, the cruise missiles would be coming from the west. :-P
>>
>> It's probably a good thing I don't have access to that kind of
>> technology. ;)
>>
>> Jim
> 
> And if you did? O_O

Be afraid.  Be very afraid. ;)

Jim

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On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 11:14:27 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 17/12/2013 08:36, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> You are not kidding. The backlash of that vortex from the black
>> knight's move, has knocked me along the diagonal, put me in Huff and I
>> ended up in Brussels - Zaventem luchthaven. So I move to Diegem even if
>> only to recuperate. Which means that being in Huff I must endure random
>> losses of turn.
>> I won’t raise your raise but see you for 120 Guilders and one stuiver.
>> I have two pairs.
>>
>>
>> Stefan
> 
> I thought we'd agreed to go Dutch.
> 
> I'm thinking of giving Samantha a go but realise that that might allow
> Sven to expose his diagonal. So, just to give Jim a chance of a new
> opening ...
> 
> Aleph & Tentacles (anag.)

Hopefully my flashlight doesn't stop working here in the boiler room 
where the gateway is, because if it does, then I'm going to become a chum 
of the Elder Ones.

As I recall, there's a route along the Miskatonic that, while not 
leveraging the full effect of the diagonal, can take me back to Ipswich.

Jim

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Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 03:51:12 -0500, Stephen wrote:
>
> > Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> >> On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:15:11 +0000, Stephen wrote:
> >>
> >> > On 15/12/2013 11:13 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> >> >> Oh, if I were trying to woo you, you'd know it.;)
> >> >
> >> > I ken, the cruise missiles would be coming from the west. :-P
> >>
> >> It's probably a good thing I don't have access to that kind of
> >> technology. ;)
> >>
> >> Jim
> >
> > And if you did? O_O
>
> Be afraid.  Be very afraid. ;)
>

I knew it, I knew it.

ANNIHILATE! THE IMPERIALISTIC WAS DOGS.
ENEMIES OF THE WORLD!
ANNIHILATE!
ANNIHILATE!

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On 18/12/2013 07:42, Stephen wrote:
>
> I knew it, I knew it.
>
> ANNIHILATE! THE IMPERIALISTIC WAS DOGS.
> ENEMIES OF THE WORLD!
> ANNIHILATE!
> ANNIHILATE!
>
>

Don't worry, Stephen. Come the revolution and he'll be among the first 
up against the wall.

Exit, singing "The peoples' flag is deepest blue. You'll soon get what's 
owed to you" :-D

John

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On 17/12/2013 21:41, Jim Henderson wrote:
>
> Hopefully my flashlight doesn't stop working here in the boiler room
> where the gateway is, because if it does, then I'm going to become a chum
> of the Elder Ones.
>
> As I recall, there's a route along the Miskatonic that, while not
> leveraging the full effect of the diagonal, can take me back to Ipswich.
>
> Jim
>

Ha! You fell into my trap (Arkwright's 4th Opening - variation 2.9). You 
now run the risk of exposing your rear to Sven.

Stephen's move methinks.

John

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Doctor John <j.g### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> On 17/12/2013 21:41, Jim Henderson wrote:
> >
> > Hopefully my flashlight doesn't stop working here in the boiler room
> > where the gateway is, because if it does, then I'm going to become a chum
> > of the Elder Ones.
> >
> > As I recall, there's a route along the Miskatonic that, while not
> > leveraging the full effect of the diagonal, can take me back to Ipswich.
> >
> > Jim
> >
>
> Ha! You fell into my trap (Arkwright's 4th Opening - variation 2.9). You
> now run the risk of exposing your rear to Sven.
>
> Stephen's move methinks.
>
> John

I am in Huff and miss a turn.

"Do pay attention, John"
"Nurse, won't be long."

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On 18/12/2013 16:02, Stephen wrote:
>
> I am in Huff and miss a turn.
>

No you're not. You're in a bar in Brussels drinking Leffe

> "Do pay attention, John"
> "Nurse, won't be long."
>

<takes a couple of the blue pills and washes them down with the pretty 
pink liquid>

Slips out of the door and finds himself in a twisty maze of passages, 
all alike...

John

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From: "Stephen" <mcavoys_AT_aolDOT.com>
Newsgroups: povray.off-topic
Subject: Re: M*rn*ngt*n Cr*sc*nt until Xmas

Doctor John <j.g### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> On 18/12/2013 16:02, Stephen wrote:
> >
> > I am in Huff and miss a turn.
> >
>
> No you're not. You're in a bar in Brussels drinking Leffe
>
> > "Do pay attention, John"
> > "Nurse, won't be long."
> >
>
> <takes a couple of the blue pills and washes them down with the pretty
> pink liquid>
>
I prefer Dried Frog pills, myself.

> Slips out of the door and finds himself in a twisty maze of passages,
> all alike...
>

"A hollow voice says 'PLUGH'

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On 18/12/2013 16:31, Stephen wrote:
> From: "Stephen" <mcavoys_AT_aolDOT.com>
> Newsgroups: povray.off-topic
> Subject: Re: M*rn*ngt*n Cr*sc*nt until Xmas
>
> Doctor John <j.g### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
>> On 18/12/2013 16:02, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>> I am in Huff and miss a turn.
>>>
>>
>> No you're not. You're in a bar in Brussels drinking Leffe
>>
>>> "Do pay attention, John"
>>> "Nurse, won't be long."
>>>
>>
>> <takes a couple of the blue pills and washes them down with the pretty
>> pink liquid>
>>
> I prefer Dried Frog pills, myself.
>
>> Slips out of the door and finds himself in a twisty maze of passages,
>> all alike...
>>
>
> "A hollow voice says 'PLUGH'
>
>
>

plugh

use lamp

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On Wed, 18 Dec 2013 02:42:37 -0500, Stephen wrote:

> Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>> On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 03:51:12 -0500, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> > Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
>> >> On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:15:11 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > On 15/12/2013 11:13 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> >> >> Oh, if I were trying to woo you, you'd know it.;)
>> >> >
>> >> > I ken, the cruise missiles would be coming from the west. :-P
>> >>
>> >> It's probably a good thing I don't have access to that kind of
>> >> technology. ;)
>> >>
>> >> Jim
>> >
>> > And if you did? O_O
>>
>> Be afraid.  Be very afraid. ;)
>>
>>
> I knew it, I knew it.
> 
> ANNIHILATE! THE IMPERIALISTIC WAS DOGS. ENEMIES OF THE WORLD!
> ANNIHILATE!
> ANNIHILATE!

LOL

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On Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:48:47 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 18/12/2013 16:31, Stephen wrote:
>> From: "Stephen" <mcavoys_AT_aolDOT.com> Newsgroups: povray.off-topic
>> Subject: Re: M*rn*ngt*n Cr*sc*nt until Xmas
>>
>> Doctor John <j.g### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
>>> On 18/12/2013 16:02, Stephen wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I am in Huff and miss a turn.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> No you're not. You're in a bar in Brussels drinking Leffe
>>>
>>>> "Do pay attention, John" "Nurse, won't be long."
>>>>
>>>>
>>> <takes a couple of the blue pills and washes them down with the pretty
>>> pink liquid>
>>>
>> I prefer Dried Frog pills, myself.
>>
>>> Slips out of the door and finds himself in a twisty maze of passages,
>>> all alike...
>>>
>>>
>> "A hollow voice says 'PLUGH'
>>
>>
>>
>>
> plugh
> 
> use lamp

Ha!  You thought I fell for your little "trap," but I'm the one who 
pulled the woolly mammoth over your eyes!  Muahahahahahahahahahahaha!

First up:  Repetition! (of "Plugh")

But thanks for the lamp, that means I can watch as the horror of 
realisation crosses your faces as to what you've unleashed. :)

Flood Control Dam #3.  Oh, yes, I went *there*.

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On 18/12/2013 17:48, Jim Henderson wrote:
>
> Ha!  You thought I fell for your little "trap," but I'm the one who
> pulled the woolly mammoth over your eyes!  Muahahahahahahahahahahaha!
>
> First up:  Repetition! (of "Plugh")

Rubbish! I said it in lower-case and without quotes.

>
> But thanks for the lamp, that means I can watch as the horror of
> realisation crosses your faces as to what you've unleashed. :)
>
> Flood Control Dam #3.  Oh, yes, I went *there*.
>

Damn you, Moriarty!

<steps back, loses his footing and....>

Reichenbach Falls

xyzzy

John

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On Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:07:15 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 18/12/2013 17:48, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>> Ha!  You thought I fell for your little "trap," but I'm the one who
>> pulled the woolly mammoth over your eyes!  Muahahahahahahahahahahaha!
>>
>> First up:  Repetition! (of "Plugh")
> 
> Rubbish! I said it in lower-case and without quotes.

Hmmm, should we allow that?  Oh, I don't care..... ;)

>> But thanks for the lamp, that means I can watch as the horror of
>> realisation crosses your faces as to what you've unleashed. :)
>>
>> Flood Control Dam #3.  Oh, yes, I went *there*.
>>
>>
> Damn you, Moriarty!
> 
> <steps back, loses his footing and....>
> 
> Reichenbach Falls
> 
> xyzzy

Baker Street is too obvious, so....Norbury.

Jim

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Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrote:
> On Wed, 18 Dec 2013 20:07:15 +0000, Doctor John wrote:
>
> > On 18/12/2013 17:48, Jim Henderson wrote:
> >>
> >> Ha!  You thought I fell for your little "trap," but I'm the one who
> >> pulled the woolly mammoth over your eyes!  Muahahahahahahahahahahaha!
> >>
> >> First up:  Repetition! (of "Plugh")
> >
> > Rubbish! I said it in lower-case and without quotes.
>
> Hmmm, should we allow that?  Oh, I don't care..... ;)
>

You had lower case in your day?
All we had was a Teletype and a paper tape reader.
Tell that to the youth of today and what to they say?


> >> But thanks for the lamp, that means I can watch as the horror of
> >> realisation crosses your faces as to what you've unleashed. :)
> >>
> >> Flood Control Dam #3.  Oh, yes, I went *there*.
> >>
> >>
> > Damn you, Moriarty!
> >
> > <steps back, loses his footing and....>
> >
> > Reichenbach Falls
> >
> > xyzzy
>
> Baker Street is too obvious, so....Norbury.
>
> Jim

Now that you have got it out of your system. Can we get back to the matter in
hand?
And John. Put it away, please. Samantha's beginning to waken up.

Cockfosters.

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On Thu, 19 Dec 2013 02:40:14 -0500, Stephen wrote:

>> > Rubbish! I said it in lower-case and without quotes.
>>
>> Hmmm, should we allow that?  Oh, I don't care..... ;)
>>
>>
> You had lower case in your day?
> All we had was a Teletype and a paper tape reader.
> Tell that to the youth of today and what to they say?

"Get a new computer, gramps!" ;)

>> Baker Street is too obvious, so....Norbury.
>>
> Now that you have got it out of your system. Can we get back to the
> matter in hand?

That depends whose hand it's in.

> And John. Put it away, please. Samantha's beginning to waken up.

It's better if she's awake, means she can keep track of the points better.

> Cockfosters.

Bugger.  I didn't see that coming.

Fortunately, it's John's turn, so I don't have to deal with that.

Jim

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On 20/12/2013 00:04, Jim Henderson wrote:
>
> Bugger.  I didn't see that coming.
>
> Fortunately, it's John's turn, so I don't have to deal with that.
>
> Jim
>

Wakes up with minor hangover (got invited to client's Xmas party)

ummm .. paracetamol? alka seltzer?

hair of dog?

Barking

John

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On 20/12/2013 8:12 AM, Doctor John wrote:

>
> Wakes up with minor hangover (got invited to client's Xmas party)
>

Hangover? Must tell me what it's like. :-P

> ummm .. paracetamol? alka seltzer?
>
> hair of dog?
>
> Barking
>

Hmm!
Barking > Bedlam > Bethlem
So I have a choice of Ancient or Modern. Being perverse I plump for 
Moorfields.

-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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On 20/12/2013 12:04 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>
> "Get a new computer, gramps!" ;)
>

The thought has crossed my mind. Do you know how those 16 bit word 
computers perform?

Seriously, I am thinking of buying an Ultrabook. Does anyone have any 
recommendations?


>> Now that you have got it out of your system. Can we get back to the
>> matter in hand?
>
> That depends whose hand it's in.
>

But on the other hand...

>> And John. Put it away, please. Samantha's beginning to waken up.
>
> It's better if she's awake,

Edit: CENSORED.

> means she can keep track of the points better.
>

Ooo!


-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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On Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:22:58 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> Hmm!
> Barking > Bedlam > Bethlem So I have a choice of Ancient or Modern.
> Being perverse I plump for Moorfields.

Moving on to a modern marketplace, Charing Cross, assuming the diagonal 
is open.  If I've misread it and it's not, then Hyde Park.

Jim

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On Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:33:52 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 20/12/2013 12:04 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>> "Get a new computer, gramps!" ;)
>>
>>
> The thought has crossed my mind. Do you know how those 16 bit word
> computers perform?

Well, compared to the paper tape, pretty good I hear.  Compared to 
something modern, though, not so much.

> Seriously, I am thinking of buying an Ultrabook. Does anyone have any
> recommendations?

What sort of specs are you thinking?

>>> Now that you have got it out of your system. Can we get back to the
>>> matter in hand?
>>
>> That depends whose hand it's in.
>>
>>
> But on the other hand...

On the other hand it also depends whose hand we're talking about. :)

>>> And John. Put it away, please. Samantha's beginning to waken up.
>>
>> It's better if she's awake,
> 
> Edit: CENSORED.

Awww, that's no fun. ;)

>> means she can keep track of the points better.
>>
>>
> Ooo!

I guess we know whose hand it's in now.

Jim

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On 20/12/2013 5:08 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:22:58 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> Hmm!
>> Barking > Bedlam > Bethlem So I have a choice of Ancient or Modern.
>> Being perverse I plump for Moorfields.
>
> Moving on to a modern marketplace, Charing Cross, assuming the diagonal
> is open.  If I've misread it and it's not, then Hyde Park.

<Sharp intake of breath.>


-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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On Fri, 20 Dec 2013 18:01:40 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 20/12/2013 5:08 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:22:58 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> Hmm!
>>> Barking > Bedlam > Bethlem So I have a choice of Ancient or Modern.
>>> Being perverse I plump for Moorfields.
>>
>> Moving on to a modern marketplace, Charing Cross, assuming the diagonal
>> is open.  If I've misread it and it's not, then Hyde Park.
> 
> <Sharp intake of breath.>

I thought your reaction might be something similar to that.  Excellent, I 
succeeded. ;)

Jim

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On 20/12/2013 21:29, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Fri, 20 Dec 2013 18:01:40 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 20/12/2013 5:08 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:22:58 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hmm!
>>>> Barking > Bedlam > Bethlem So I have a choice of Ancient or Modern.
>>>> Being perverse I plump for Moorfields.
>>>
>>> Moving on to a modern marketplace, Charing Cross, assuming the diagonal
>>> is open.  If I've misread it and it's not, then Hyde Park.
>>
>> <Sharp intake of breath.>
>
> I thought your reaction might be something similar to that.  Excellent, I
> succeeded. ;)
>
> Jim
>

As a gentleman I shall allow that play just once. The deliberate holding 
of Stephen's diagonal, whilst legal, is not considered to be fair play. 
Therefore ...

Glasgow Central

John

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On 20/12/2013 10:48 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> <Sharp intake of breath.>
>>
>> I thought your reaction might be something similar to that.  Excellent, I
>> succeeded. ;)
>>
>> Jim
>>
>
> As a gentleman I shall allow that play just once. The deliberate holding
> of Stephen's diagonal, whilst legal, is not considered to be fair play.
> Therefore ...
>

No problem, it is getting a bit cold for the midges, though.

> Glasgow Central

Keeping to the Caledonian theme.

Auchenshuggle (not by the sea).

-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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On Fri, 20 Dec 2013 22:59:36 +0000, Stephen wrote:

>> As a gentleman I shall allow that play just once. The deliberate
>> holding of Stephen's diagonal, whilst legal, is not considered to be
>> fair play. Therefore ...

No, that's fair enough.  It wasn't intended as a mean-spirited move, but 
I can see why it might be taken that way.

> No problem, it is getting a bit cold for the midges, though.
> 
>> Glasgow Central
> 
> Keeping to the Caledonian theme.
> 
> Auchenshuggle (not by the sea).

Well, the rye will certainly come in handy.

Obviously, Dalmuir West is the next move, and given that I was /so/ 
aggressive on the last move, I'll go there. :)

Jim

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On 21/12/2013 18:50, Jim Henderson wrote:
>
> Obviously, Dalmuir West is the next move, and given that I was /so/
> aggressive on the last move, I'll go there. :)
>
> Jim
>

A generous move. It seems that Stephen has several pathways to choose 
from now.

BTW If you want to know why I'm awake at this hour (05.02 GMT), blame 
the Feegle. The poor little thing has had a severe chest infection (his 
temperature shot up to 40C at one point) and he's not sleeping well.

Anyhow, moving south again, Carlisle.

John

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On 20/12/2013 09:33, Stephen wrote:
>
> The thought has crossed my mind. Do you know how those 16 bit word
> computers perform?
>

Not bad, but I'm waiting for Intel or AMD to produce a working 32 bit chip.

> Seriously, I am thinking of buying an Ultrabook. Does anyone have any
> recommendations?
>

Yepp. Anything but a Samsung device.

John

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On 22/12/2013 5:02 AM, Doctor John wrote:

> A generous move. It seems that Stephen has several pathways to choose
> from now.
>
> BTW If you want to know why I'm awake at this hour (05.02 GMT),

No.

> blame
> the Feegle. The poor little thing has had a severe chest infection (his
> temperature shot up to 40C at one point) and he's not sleeping well.
>

Poor tyke.

> Anyhow, moving south again, Carlisle.
>


Interesting fact: Carlisle is the most besieged place in the British 
Isles. But I am not that interested and I see that the eastern egress is 
free. So it is oft to hang a monkey.

Hartlepool (by the sea).


-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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