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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Jim, Stephen and any personwithasenseofhumour(orhumorinJim'scase=
Date: 11 Jan 2014 02:59:55
Message: <52d0f9fb@news.povray.org>
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On 11/01/2014 7:37 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 11/01/14 07:04, Stephen wrote:
>> On 11/01/2014 6:51 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>
>>> Well, I wasn't headed to Cottington...yet. :)
>>>
>>
>>
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1557_london_extra/page17.shtml
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>> ;-)
>>
> Are you implying that I don't spik the kwin's Inglish?
>
No, that Jim moved out of turn and the subject was "Queuing".
> Swiftly moves to Bank
>
This game has gone to rat sh*t.
I cannot believe that both of you have forgotten to take your dried frog
pills, at the same time.
"Bank" That is so obvious it must be subtle.
But It is JIM's turn, now. And he can forget where he is.
> (No, Sven, I said _B_ank)
>
>
He's been out with a few. I hazard.
--
Regards
Stephen
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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Jim, Stephen and any personwithasenseofhumour(orhumorinJim'scase=
Date: 11 Jan 2014 03:12:29
Message: <52d0fced@news.povray.org>
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On 11/01/14 07:59, Stephen wrote:
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> This game has gone to rat sh*t.
>
> I cannot believe that both of you have forgotten to take your dried frog
> pills, at the same time.
>
> "Bank" That is so obvious it must be subtle.
>
Are you actually going to make a move?
> But It is JIM's turn, now. And he can forget where he is.
>
Oops. Wake up,Jim.
<Thinks about invoking Majikthize's rule>
John
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Protect the Earth
It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children
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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Jim, Stephen and any person with a sense of humour (or humorinJim's case)
Date: 11 Jan 2014 03:24:17
Message: <52d0ffb1$1@news.povray.org>
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On 04/01/14 05:36, Jim Henderson wrote:
> Nice move. You know, I've been thinking about a project, actually -
> transcriptions of all games from the show that there are recordings of
> (or that I have recordings of), map them out, and run some statistics on
> what's popular, what moves are popular, and what rules are invoked at
> what times.
>
> Elephant & Castle, just for some variety. :)
>
I thought I'd replied to this but I was wrong. An excellent idea. Let us
know if you need gaps filled (as Samantha would say)
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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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Jim, Stephen and any personwithasenseofhumour(orhumorinJim'scase=
Date: 11 Jan 2014 03:33:25
Message: <52d101d5$1@news.povray.org>
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On 11/01/2014 8:12 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 11/01/14 07:59, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> This game has gone to rat sh*t.
>>
>> I cannot believe that both of you have forgotten to take your dried frog
>> pills, at the same time.
>>
>> "Bank" That is so obvious it must be subtle.
>>
>
> Are you actually going to make a move?
>
No.
>> But It is JIM's turn, now. And he can forget where he is.
>>
>
> Oops. Wake up,Jim.
>
> <Thinks about invoking Majikthize's rule>
>
Don't know what you're talking about.
I thought I liked him until I tried re-reading some of the ones I had
liked. Very hard going and it seemed a bit laboured. Not surprising
really, considering his problem with deadlines.
Died so young. :-(
Unlike dear Humph.
Which brings me back to the game of "Mornington Crescent".
Oops!
Sorry.
--
Regards
Stephen
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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Jim, Stephen and any personwithasenseofhumour(orhumorinJim'scase=
Date: 11 Jan 2014 03:49:33
Message: <52d1059d$1@news.povray.org>
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On 11/01/14 08:33, Stephen wrote:
>
>
> Don't know what you're talking about.
> I thought I liked him until I tried re-reading some of the ones I had
> liked. Very hard going and it seemed a bit laboured. Not surprising
> really, considering his problem with deadlines.
> Died so young. :-(
> Unlike dear Humph.
>
> Which brings me back to the game of "Mornington Crescent".
>
> Oops!
>
> Sorry.
>
<Gives Stephen a couple of DFPs and a quick dose of reality>
Invokes Vroomfondel's variation: from now on all moves must be justified
by a song title
I justify my last move with 'Money'
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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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Jim, Stephen and any personwithasenseofhumour(orhumorinJim'scase=
Date: 11 Jan 2014 03:53:33
Message: <52d1068d$1@news.povray.org>
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On 11/01/14 08:33, Stephen wrote:
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> Which brings me back to the game of "Mornington Crescent".
>
Not a legal move. Samantha would have objected but her hands were full
at the time.
John
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Protect the Earth
It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children
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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Jim, Stephen and any personwithasenseofhumour(orhumorinJim'scase=
Date: 11 Jan 2014 04:19:18
Message: <52d10c96@news.povray.org>
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On 11/01/2014 8:53 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 11/01/14 08:33, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> Which brings me back to the game of "Mornington Crescent".
>>
>
> Not a legal move. Samantha would have objected but her hands were full
> at the time.
>
I am afraid that you will find it is, under the Snodgrass ruling.
And do tell dear Sam, not to speak with her mouth full, as well.
--
Regards
Stephen
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From: Stephen
Subject: Re: Jim, Stephen and any personwithasenseofhumour(orhumorinJim'scase=
Date: 11 Jan 2014 04:20:27
Message: <52d10cdb$1@news.povray.org>
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On 11/01/2014 8:49 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> I justify my last move with 'Money'
Keep speaking /dirty/ to me. :-P
--
Regards
Stephen
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From: Doctor John
Subject: Re: Jim, Stephen and any personwithasenseofhumour(orhumorinJim'scase=
Date: 11 Jan 2014 11:45:28
Message: <52d17528$1@news.povray.org>
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On 11/01/2014 09:19, Stephen wrote:
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> I am afraid that you will find it is, under the Snodgrass ruling.
> And do tell dear Sam, not to speak with her mouth full, as well.
>
>
Bugger, bugger, bugger! OK, you win this time, Moriarty. Soon, however,
you will get your come-uppance.
John
PS It's the Feegle's birthday tomorrow.
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On Sat, 11 Jan 2014 07:59:53 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>> Are you implying that I don't spik the kwin's Inglish?
>>
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> No, that Jim moved out of turn and the subject was "Queuing".
I had misunderstood that you had left the queue. ;)
Jim
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"I learned long ago, never to wrestle with a pig. You get dirty, and
besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw
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