Jim, did you not not say in the last game of MC that you missed a good 
Holy War? Looks like two came along at once :-D

Anyhow ... Now that Xmas and New Year is over, we count the cost.
I have just received my energy bills for the last quarter. In spite of 
reducing my household consumption by following the advice offered by HM 
Government, my bill is up by 20%.
The Feegle is going to a new school which requires the purchase of a 
uniform (they didn't have one in his last one).
... and there appear to be two three bills realting to something called 
Visa, Amex and MasterCard.
Oh, woe is me!

John (tightening his belt)

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Re: Humour vs. Humor - I've always said I'm bilingual - I speak American 
and English, so feel free to use English spellings around me. ;)

On Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:44:56 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> Jim, did you not not say in the last game of MC that you missed a good
> Holy War? Looks like two came along at once :-D

Hehehehehehe.

> Anyhow ... Now that Xmas and New Year is over, we count the cost.
> I have just received my energy bills for the last quarter. In spite of
> reducing my household consumption by following the advice offered by HM
> Government, my bill is up by 20%.

Ouch.  We have a thing here called "budget billing," which takes the 
average consumption over a year and spreads the cost out - they adjust it 
annually, as I recall, but that helps us not see a cost spike in the 
winter.

> The Feegle is going to a new school which requires the purchase of a
> uniform (they didn't have one in his last one).
> ... and there appear to be two three bills realting to something called
> Visa, Amex and MasterCard.
> Oh, woe is me!

I feel that pain - well, not the uniform, but the belt tightening.  We 
are still trying to sell our house, and if we do, we'll get to pay 
everything off that we owe on and have some money left over (enough for 
about a year's worth of rent where we want to move to, moving expenses, 
last year's taxes, and a few other things).  But we need to shift it in 
the next month or two.

And one of those cards we've been using to help get us through the belt 
tightening just turned up to be at its limit. :/

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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On 03/01/2014 23:24, Jim Henderson wrote:
> Re: Humour vs. Humor - I've always said I'm bilingual - I speak American
> and English, so feel free to use English spellings around me. ;)
>
> On Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:44:56 +0000, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> Jim, did you not not say in the last game of MC that you missed a good
>> Holy War? Looks like two came along at once :-D
>
> Hehehehehehe.
>
As they say, speak of the devil ...

>
> Ouch.  We have a thing here called "budget billing," which takes the
> average consumption over a year and spreads the cost out - they adjust it
> annually, as I recall, but that helps us not see a cost spike in the
> winter.

We have something similar here but it tends to over estimate your 
consumption (or has done in the past) so I prefer to get stung only half 
the time.
>
> And one of those cards we've been using to help get us through the belt
> tightening just turned up to be at its limit. :/
>

I'm not at my limits yet but it's getting close.

Of course , Stephen is horrifically rich and is at this moment heading 
for St Pancras International, so ...:

Green Park

John

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On 04/01/14 00:17, Doctor John wrote:
> 
> Of course , Stephen is horrifically rich and is at this moment heading
> for St Pancras International, so ...:
> 
> Green Park

...and Samantha is hoping that you will show her the necessary openings

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On Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:17:50 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 03/01/2014 23:24, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Re: Humour vs. Humor - I've always said I'm bilingual - I speak
>> American and English, so feel free to use English spellings around me.
>> ;)
>>
>> On Fri, 03 Jan 2014 22:44:56 +0000, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>>> Jim, did you not not say in the last game of MC that you missed a good
>>> Holy War? Looks like two came along at once :-D
>>
>> Hehehehehehe.
>>
> As they say, speak of the devil ...

Or "be careful what you wish for". :)

>> Ouch.  We have a thing here called "budget billing," which takes the
>> average consumption over a year and spreads the cost out - they adjust
>> it annually, as I recall, but that helps us not see a cost spike in the
>> winter.
> 
> We have something similar here but it tends to over estimate your
> consumption (or has done in the past) so I prefer to get stung only half
> the time.

Yeah, I'm actually surprised the last charge that went over the limit 
wasn't declined, that's what's supposed to happen.

>> And one of those cards we've been using to help get us through the belt
>> tightening just turned up to be at its limit. :/
>>
>>
> I'm not at my limits yet but it's getting close.

It's been 3 years since the layoff, and while we've been mostly treading 
water, there have been some unexpected expenses (had to buy a new tire 
last week because we ended up with nails in two, and one couldn't be 
repaired).

> Of course , Stephen is horrifically rich and is at this moment heading
> for St Pancras International, so ...:
> 
> Green Park

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. :)

Jim
-- 
"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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On 04/01/2014 5:36 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Jan 2014 00:17:50 +0000, Doctor John wrote:
>

>> We have something similar here but it tends to over estimate your
>> consumption (or has done in the past) so I prefer to get stung only half
>> the time.
>

I get mood swings. Sometimes it's way over and occasionally a bit under.
I have never seen a meter reader since I moved here 18 months ago. When 
I get my bill I phone in the correct readings.
I wonder who wrote the Disneyware that the Utility companies are using 
for software.

> Yeah, I'm actually surprised the last charge that went over the limit
> wasn't declined, that's what's supposed to happen.
>
>>> And one of those cards we've been using to help get us through the belt
>>> tightening just turned up to be at its limit. :/
>>>
>>>
>> I'm not at my limits yet but it's getting close.
>

When I was made redundant from the Oil Industry I paid off my cards and 
always pay the full amount every month. If I let it slip, I know what 
would happen.
Having said those words of wisdom. I am spending between 400 & 600 GBP 
per week just on flights and hotels. And there is a lot of juggling 
between accounts to keep limits in check.

> It's been 3 years since the layoff, and while we've been mostly treading
> water, there have been some unexpected expenses (had to buy a new tire
> last week because we ended up with nails in two, and one couldn't be
> repaired).
>
>> Of course , Stephen is horrifically rich and is at this moment heading
>> for St Pancras International, so ...:
>>

No! It is St Pancras International on Monday. (Trains don't fall out of 
the sky.)


>> Green Park
>

{Still keeping the colour thing going, I see. A good choice for a new 
year, though.}



> 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. :)
>


Now there is a thing. On Thursday, I was offered a job at the Elephant, 
without an interview if I could start on Monday. I had interviewed for a 
similar job in November and did not get it. Nice to be asked but I have 
organise a UAT the week after next.

Another festive theme is funny animals so. Oft we go to Catford.


-- 
Regards
     Stephen

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On 04/01/14 10:19, Stephen wrote:
> I wonder who wrote the Disneyware that the Utility companies are using
> for software.
> 

A committee, probably

> 
> No! It is St Pancras International on Monday. (Trains don't fall out of
> the sky.)
> 
> 

So we know what your move is going to be in two day's time. Or are you
bluffing?

> 
> Now there is a thing. On Thursday, I was offered a job at the Elephant,
> without an interview if I could start on Monday. I had interviewed for a
> similar job in November and did not get it. Nice to be asked but I have
> organise a UAT the week after next.
> 

I wondered what happened to that.

> Another festive theme is funny animals so. Oft we go to Catford.

Still on the colour theme, White City

John
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On Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:19:23 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> I get mood swings. Sometimes it's way over and occasionally a bit under.
> I have never seen a meter reader since I moved here 18 months ago. When
> I get my bill I phone in the correct readings.
> I wonder who wrote the Disneyware that the Utility companies are using
> for software.

Mickey did, obviously. ;)

Yeah, sometimes the budget calculations are off a bit, hence the annual 
adjustment.  But we don't see meter readers come around any more either, 
at least not that I've seen.

> When I was made redundant from the Oil Industry I paid off my cards and
> always pay the full amount every month. If I let it slip, I know what
> would happen.

Yep, that's our plan as well.

> Having said those words of wisdom. I am spending between 400 & 600 GBP
> per week just on flights and hotels. And there is a lot of juggling
> between accounts to keep limits in check.

I guess that's something you pay for and get reimbursed for?  One of the 
fun parts of being self-employed.

>> 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. :)
> 
> Now there is a thing. On Thursday, I was offered a job at the Elephant,
> without an interview if I could start on Monday. I had interviewed for a
> similar job in November and did not get it. Nice to be asked but I have
> organise a UAT the week after next.

Interesting.... UAT?

> Another festive theme is funny animals so. Oft we go to Catford.

Oooh, nice move.  I'll be interested to see what John does in response to 
that. :)

Jim


-- 
"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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On Sat, 04 Jan 2014 17:12:18 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

>> Now there is a thing. On Thursday, I was offered a job at the Elephant,
>> without an interview if I could start on Monday. I had interviewed for
>> a similar job in November and did not get it. Nice to be asked but I
>> have organise a UAT the week after next.
>> 
> I wondered what happened to that.
> 
>> Another festive theme is funny animals so. Oft we go to Catford.
> 
> Still on the colour theme, White City

As I'm somewhat contrary on most days, Blackpool.

Jim

-- 
"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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On 04/01/14 21:58, Jim Henderson wrote:
> 
>> Another festive theme is funny animals so. Oft we go to Catford.
> 
> Oooh, nice move.  I'll be interested to see what John does in response to 
> that. :)
> 
> Jim
> 

I thought it was your move. But since you insist:

Canary Wharf

john
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On 04/01/2014 10:28 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 04/01/14 21:58, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>>> Another festive theme is funny animals so. Oft we go to Catford.
>>
>> Oooh, nice move.  I'll be interested to see what John does in response to
>> that. :)
>>
>> Jim
>>
>
> I thought it was your move. But since you insist:
>
> Canary Wharf
>
I thought that it was his turn too.

Well, I'm off to Bedford.



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     Stephen

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On 04/01/14 21:58, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:19:23 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> Now there is a thing. On Thursday, I was offered a job at the Elephant,
>> without an interview if I could start on Monday. I had interviewed for a
>> similar job in November and did not get it. Nice to be asked but I have
>> organise a UAT the week after next.
> 
> Interesting.... UAT?
> 

IIRC, User Acceptance Testing

John
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On Sun, 05 Jan 2014 17:06:08 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 04/01/14 21:58, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Sat, 04 Jan 2014 10:19:23 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>> Now there is a thing. On Thursday, I was offered a job at the
>>> Elephant, without an interview if I could start on Monday. I had
>>> interviewed for a similar job in November and did not get it. Nice to
>>> be asked but I have organise a UAT the week after next.
>> 
>> Interesting.... UAT?
>> 
>> 
> IIRC, User Acceptance Testing

Oh, duh, right. :)

Jim



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besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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On Sat, 04 Jan 2014 22:28:28 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 04/01/14 21:58, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> 
>>> Another festive theme is funny animals so. Oft we go to Catford.
>> 
>> Oooh, nice move.  I'll be interested to see what John does in response
>> to that. :)
>> 
>> Jim
>> 
>> 
> I thought it was your move. But since you insist:
> 
> Canary Wharf
> 
> john

Well, wait, you went to White City, I went to Blackpool, then it was 
Stephen's turn.

Stephen wasn't in Huff, was he?

Jim



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Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrot
> >>
> >>
> > I thought it was your move. But since you insist:
> >
> > Canary Wharf
> >
> > john
>
> Well, wait, you went to White City, I went to Blackpool, then it was
> Stephen's turn.
>
> Stephen wasn't in Huff, was he?
>

No, I moved to Bedford.

Someone has their knickers in a twist.

Euston road, just to get things moving.

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On Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:59:23 -0500, Stephen wrote:

> Jim Henderson <nos### [at] nospamcom> wrot
>> >>
>> >>
>> > I thought it was your move. But since you insist:
>> >
>> > Canary Wharf
>> >
>> > john
>>
>> Well, wait, you went to White City, I went to Blackpool, then it was
>> Stephen's turn.
>>
>> Stephen wasn't in Huff, was he?
>>
>>
> No, I moved to Bedford.

Ah, OK.  The sequencing is out of sync. ;)

> Someone has their knickers in a twist.

You'd better fix them, then.

> Euston road, just to get things moving.

That's a pretty classic move.

Knightsbridge.

Jim



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On 06/01/14 20:38, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 06 Jan 2014 14:59:23 -0500, Stephen wrote:
>> No, I moved to Bedford.
> 
> Ah, OK.  The sequencing is out of sync. ;)
> 
>> Someone has their knickers in a twist.
> 
> You'd better fix them, then.
> 
>> Euston road, just to get things moving.
> 
> That's a pretty classic move.
> 
> Knightsbridge.
> 

Is the Harrod's Sale still on?

<Decides to go somewhere more upmarket> Bond Street

John
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On Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:09:04 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> Is the Harrod's Sale still on?

I thought it was destroyed by the Vogons.  Besides, who wants a conical 
bath anyways?

> <Decides to go somewhere more upmarket> Bond Street

Oooh, didn't see that coming.

Jim



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Doctor John <j.g### [at] gmailcom> wrote:
> On 06/01/14 20:38, Jim Henderson wrote Jan 2014 14:59:23 -0500, Stephen wrote:
> >> No, I moved to Bedford.
> >
> > Ah, OK.  The sequencing is out of sync. ;)
> >
> >> Someone has their knickers in a twist.
> >
> > You'd better fix them, then.
> >
> >> Euston road, just to get things moving.
> >
> > That's a pretty classic move.
> >
> > Knightsbridge.
> >
>
> Is the Harrod's Sale still on?
>
> <Decides to go somewhere more upmarket> Bond Street
>
>
Rotten Row, for the Trotskies. B-)

After that I take the baggy underwear and drop out for a while. (Samantha wants
to go the whole way but can't quite see the point.)

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On Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:06:33 -0500, Stephen wrote:

>> <Decides to go somewhere more upmarket> Bond Street
>>
>>
> Rotten Row, for the Trotskies. B-)

That's a shocking move.

> After that I take the baggy underwear and drop out for a while.
> (Samantha wants to go the whole way but can't quite see the point.)

And that's why. ;)

Leicester Square.

Jim
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besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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On 08/01/2014 00:16, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:06:33 -0500, Stephen wrote:
>> After that I take the baggy underwear and drop out for a while.
>> (Samantha wants to go the whole way but can't quite see the point.)
>

The boy's (Stephen) a wimp. An easy move that keeps him safe whilst we 
play a grown-up game :-D

 > And that's why. ;)
 >
 > Leicester Square.
 >
 > Jim
 >

Just because the BAFTAs are starting soon?

<Trying to avoid Sven's re-entrant> Tottenham Court Road

John

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On Wed, 08 Jan 2014 20:19:08 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 08/01/2014 00:16, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Tue, 07 Jan 2014 17:06:33 -0500, Stephen wrote:
>>> After that I take the baggy underwear and drop out for a while.
>>> (Samantha wants to go the whole way but can't quite see the point.)
>>
>>
> The boy's (Stephen) a wimp. An easy move that keeps him safe whilst we
> play a grown-up game :-D

:)

>  > And that's why. ;)
>  >
>  > Leicester Square.
>  >
>  > Jim
>  >
>  >
> Just because the BAFTAs are starting soon?

I guess that was rather obvious, wasn't it? ;)

> <Trying to avoid Sven's re-entrant> Tottenham Court Road

So now if Stephen is dropping out, I guess that makes it my turn again, 
doesn't it?

Fenchurch.  By air, naturally.

Jim

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besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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On 09/01/14 15:42, Jim Henderson wrote:
> 
> Fenchurch.  By air, naturally.
> 
> Jim
> 

H2G2 references now, is it?
Therefore, Angel Islington
(Google Hotblack Desiato, Uooer Street)

John
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On 09/01/14 16:00, Doctor John wrote:
> On 09/01/14 15:42, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>> Fenchurch.  By air, naturally.
>>
>> Jim
>>
> 
> H2G2 references now, is it?
> Therefore, Angel Islington
> (Google Hotblack Desiato, Uooer Street)
> 
> John
> 
Oops, typo. That should be Upper Street

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On Thu, 09 Jan 2014 16:00:31 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 09/01/14 15:42, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> 
>> Fenchurch.  By air, naturally.
>> 
> H2G2 references now, is it?

Nicely spotted. :)

> Therefore, Angel Islington (Google Hotblack Desiato, Uooer Street)

Google not required - very nicely done. :)

Except for the typo, of course.

Continuing the theme, Cambridge Station.

Jim

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besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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On 09/01/2014 17:17, Jim Henderson wrote:
>
> Continuing the theme, Cambridge Station.
>

Ooh! Clever but not as clever as Brentwood before moving back to Cambridge.

John

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On Fri, 10 Jan 2014 12:07:01 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> On 09/01/2014 17:17, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>> Continuing the theme, Cambridge Station.
>>
>>
> Ooh! Clever but not as clever as Brentwood before moving back to
> Cambridge.

Is that a legal move?  That seems like two moves. ;)

Jim



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On 10/01/14 17:11, Jim Henderson wrote:
> 
> Is that a legal move?  That seems like two moves. ;)
> 
> Jim
> 

What's legality got to do with anything? I could have got on the wrong
train and then changed when I realised my mistake ;-)

John
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On 10/01/2014 6:25 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/01/14 17:11, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>> Is that a legal move?  That seems like two moves. ;)
>>
>> Jim
>>
>
> What's legality got to do with anything? I could have got on the wrong
> train and then changed when I realised my mistake ;-)
>

You must have a valid ticket for all zones that you travel through.

Bondi beach.


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     Stephen

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On Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:29:49 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> On 10/01/2014 6:25 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 10/01/14 17:11, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>
>>> Is that a legal move?  That seems like two moves. ;)
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>>
>> What's legality got to do with anything? I could have got on the wrong
>> train and then changed when I realised my mistake ;-)
>>
>>
> You must have a valid ticket for all zones that you travel through.

That's what I was thinking.  But also if he got on the wrong train and 
then changed, the only way that works is if he changed trains without 
arriving at a station.  Tricky to do, especially when you've said you 
made the change at a station.

> Bondi beach.

Archway.  I'm still keeping with the H2G2 theme, in a manner of speaking.

Jim



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On 10/01/2014 7:15 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Fri, 10 Jan 2014 18:29:49 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 10/01/2014 6:25 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> On 10/01/14 17:11, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Is that a legal move?  That seems like two moves. ;)
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>>
>>> What's legality got to do with anything? I could have got on the wrong
>>> train and then changed when I realised my mistake ;-)
>>>
>>>
>> You must have a valid ticket for all zones that you travel through.
>
> That's what I was thinking.  But also if he got on the wrong train and
> then changed, the only way that works is if he changed trains without
> arriving at a station.  Tricky to do, especially when you've said you
> made the change at a station.

Some people will chance their arm on anything. ;-)

>
>> Bondi beach.
>
> Archway.  I'm still keeping with the H2G2 theme, in a manner of speaking.
>

Look out for the bulldozers.


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     Stephen

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On 10/01/2014 19:47, Stephen wrote:
> On 10/01/2014 7:15 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>> Archway.  I'm still keeping with the H2G2 theme, in a manner of speaking.
>>
>
> Look out for the bulldozers.
>
>

Hah! You fell into my trap. Going to speak to Mr Prosser who is now 
working for the council at:

Westminster

John

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On 10/01/14 23:15, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/01/2014 19:47, Stephen wrote:
>> On 10/01/2014 7:15 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>
>>> Archway.  I'm still keeping with the H2G2 theme, in a manner of
>>> speaking.
>>>
>>
>> Look out for the bulldozers.
>>
>>
> 
> Hah! You fell into my trap. Going to speak to Mr Prosser who is now
> working for the council at:
> 
> Westminster
> 
> John
Incidentally, DNA was born in Cambridge (as Jim knew), then went to
Brentwood School before returning to Cambridge.

John (being pedantic and winning the argument whilst explaining that
Peppa Pig is not awake until 6 am)
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On 10/01/2014 11:15 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 10/01/2014 19:47, Stephen wrote:
>> On 10/01/2014 7:15 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>
>>> Archway.  I'm still keeping with the H2G2 theme, in a manner of
>>> speaking.
>>>
>>
>> Look out for the bulldozers.
>>
>>
>
> Hah! You fell into my trap. Going to speak to Mr Prosser who is now
> working for the council at:
>
> Westminster
>

As the saying goes:
St. George for England and St. Pancras for Europe*.
We waddle to Kings Cross.

* Updated to reflect a more modern and outward looking Britain. ;-)

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     Stephen

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On Fri, 10 Jan 2014 19:47:11 +0000, Stephen wrote:

>>> You must have a valid ticket for all zones that you travel through.
>>
>> That's what I was thinking.  But also if he got on the wrong train and
>> then changed, the only way that works is if he changed trains without
>> arriving at a station.  Tricky to do, especially when you've said you
>> made the change at a station.
> 
> Some people will chance their arm on anything. ;-)

True.  Just hope he doesn't get caught. ;)

>>> Bondi beach.
>>
>> Archway.  I'm still keeping with the H2G2 theme, in a manner of
>> speaking.
>>
> Look out for the bulldozers.

Well, I wasn't headed to Cottington...yet. :)

Jim
-- 
"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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On Sat, 11 Jan 2014 05:18:57 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> Incidentally, DNA was born in Cambridge (as Jim knew), then went to
> Brentwood School before returning to Cambridge.

Yes.  But also, there was significance to my move to Archway - closest 
station to Highgate Cemetery, where his remains were interred.

> John (being pedantic and winning the argument whilst explaining that
> Peppa Pig is not awake until 6 am)

LOL

Jim
-- 
"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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On 11/01/2014 6:51 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Fri, 10 Jan 2014 19:47:11 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>

>>>> Bondi beach.
>>>
>>> Archway.  I'm still keeping with the H2G2 theme, in a manner of
>>> speaking.
>>>
>> Look out for the bulldozers.
>
> 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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     Stephen

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On 11/01/14 07:04, Stephen wrote:
> On 11/01/2014 6:51 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Fri, 10 Jan 2014 19:47:11 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
> 
>>>>> Bondi beach.
>>>>
>>>> Archway.  I'm still keeping with the H2G2 theme, in a manner of
>>>> speaking.
>>>>
>>> Look out for the bulldozers.
>>
>> Well, I wasn't headed to Cottington...yet. :)
>>
> 
>
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/1557_london_extra/page17.shtml
> 
> 
> ;-)
> 
Are you implying that I don't spik the kwin's Inglish?

Swiftly moves to Bank

(No, Sven, I said _B_ank)

John
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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
>>
>>
>> ;-)
>>
> 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.


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     Stephen

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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?

> 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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It was not given to you by your parents
You hold it in trust for your children

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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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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.

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     Stephen

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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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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.

John
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You hold it in trust for your children

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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.


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Regards
     Stephen

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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

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     Stephen

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On 11/01/2014 09:19, Stephen wrote:
>
> 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?
>>
>>
> 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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besides, the pig likes it." - George Bernard Shaw

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On Sat, 11 Jan 2014 09:19:16 +0000, Stephen wrote:

> 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.

The Snodgrass ruling is a very narrow ruling, and doesn't apply when 
either Vroomfondel's or Majikthize's rules are in effect.  I'm surprised 
you didn't know that.

Jim

-- 
"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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On Sat, 11 Jan 2014 08:23:56 +0000, Doctor John wrote:

> 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)

Well, the gaps were filled, however it seems that Stephen has oddly 
crossed the diagonal, a move of questionable legality at best, and tried 
to do a runner.

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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