On Wed, 03 Aug 2016 17:07:51 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 8/3/2016 4:26 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:33:55 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>>>> Buck Pal Road.
>>>>
>>> Careful, Stephen. You could be heading for a right royal cock-up if
>>> you carry on in that vein.
>>
>> Oh, I hope so.  :)
>>
>>
> I have a little list...
> 
>>> [Feints the Heisenberg variation to Catford but actually moves ...]
>>> Isle of Dogs
>>
>> The cats are unhappy.
>>
>>
> Beware the Ire of Cats.

Indeed.  Especially if they're known to, shall we say, express their 
displeasure in bad ways....

>> Aldgate.  Because it seems like a good idea right now.
>>
>>
> Newgate because I need to find out the visiting hours. So I will be able
> to see the brace of you.

I generally don't need a brace, but then again, it's something to lean on.



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

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On 8/3/2016 5:45 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Beware the Ire of Cats.
> Indeed.  Especially if they're known to, shall we say, express their
> displeasure in bad ways....

Hence the allergy.

>
>>> >>Aldgate.  Because it seems like a good idea right now.
>>> >>
>>> >>
>> >Newgate because I need to find out the visiting hours. So I will be able
>> >to see the brace of you.
> I generally don't need a brace, but then again, it's something to lean on.

Bit! I forgot the bit.


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     Stephen

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On 8/2/2016 11:42 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> >>
>> >Fifth episode turned up on iPlayer as I was listening to the sixth live.
>> >There is something funny going on.
>> >Firefox kept freezing when I was on the B Broadcasting C schedule page
>> >for R4. I've had a devil of a job with iPlayer trying to find them with
>> >the PRV. I've had to do direct downloads from the web page. Using the
>> >Default mode will not find them.
> Very strange.  I had no problems at all with episode 5.  And grabbed 6
> for a listen yesterday.
>
> Alas, it's over too quickly. :/  And we missed Graeme this time around -
> looks like he just had other commitments.
>

And Tim. It looks like Barry will outlast them all. :)



> Yeah, radio isn't really an issue, and I imagine we'll still get to
> continue to listen to things.
>

That is using logic, logic. Not politician logic.

> As for other stuff, well, some of the stuff is on BBC America or PBS over
> here.  There are a few things that require a little more creativity to
> view.

Indeed there are. ;)

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On 03/08/16 17:07, Stephen wrote:
> On 8/3/2016 4:26 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:33:55 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>>>> Buck Pal Road.
>>>>
>>> Careful, Stephen. You could be heading for a right royal cock-up if you
>>> carry on in that vein.
>>
>> Oh, I hope so.  :)
>>
> 
> I have a little list...
> 
Hey, Stephen, Sven has a funny gleam in his eye. Remember what I said
about a right royal ...

>>> [Feints the Heisenberg variation to Catford but actually moves ...] Isle
>>> of Dogs
>>
>> The cats are unhappy.
>>
> 
> Beware the Ire of Cats.
> 
> 
>> Aldgate.  Because it seems like a good idea right now.
>>
> 
> Newgate because I need to find out the visiting hours. So I will be able
> to see the brace of you.
> 
If you two are trying to set a trap, you'll have to be more subtle than
that.
Angel Islington

John
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It's about doing what I need to do to win

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On 8/3/2016 8:14 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 03/08/16 17:07, Stephen wrote:
>> On 8/3/2016 4:26 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Wed, 03 Aug 2016 11:33:55 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>>
>>>>> Buck Pal Road.
>>>>>
>>>> Careful, Stephen. You could be heading for a right royal cock-up if you
>>>> carry on in that vein.
>>>
>>> Oh, I hope so.  :)
>>>
>>
>> I have a little list...


...of people that won't be missed.

>>
> Hey, Stephen, Sven has a funny gleam in his eye. Remember what I said
> about a right royal ...
>

No. Whatever gave you the impression I was listening. ;)


>> Newgate because I need to find out the visiting hours. So I will be able
>> to see the brace of you.
>>
> If you two are trying to set a trap, you'll have to be more subtle than
> that.

I am as subtle as a trip hammer.


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     Stephen

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On Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:46:18 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 8/3/2016 5:45 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> Beware the Ire of Cats.
>> Indeed.  Especially if they're known to, shall we say, express their
>> displeasure in bad ways....
> 
> Hence the allergy.

Hmm, possibly. :)

>>>> >>Aldgate.  Because it seems like a good idea right now.
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>> >Newgate because I need to find out the visiting hours. So I will be
>>> >able to see the brace of you.
>> I generally don't need a brace, but then again, it's something to lean
>> on.
> 
> Bit! I forgot the bit.

It's a two-bit bit anyways. :)

Jim



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

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On Wed, 03 Aug 2016 20:14:59 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

>>> Aldgate.  Because it seems like a good idea right now.
>>>
>>>
>> Newgate because I need to find out the visiting hours. So I will be
>> able to see the brace of you.
>> 
> If you two are trying to set a trap, you'll have to be more subtle than
> that.
> Angel Islington

Clever move.  But was it clever enough?

Lancaster Gate


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

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On Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:51:44 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 8/2/2016 11:42 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> >>
>>> >Fifth episode turned up on iPlayer as I was listening to the sixth
>>> >live.
>>> >There is something funny going on.
>>> >Firefox kept freezing when I was on the B Broadcasting C schedule
>>> >page for R4. I've had a devil of a job with iPlayer trying to find
>>> >them with the PRV. I've had to do direct downloads from the web page.
>>> >Using the Default mode will not find them.
>> Very strange.  I had no problems at all with episode 5.  And grabbed 6
>> for a listen yesterday.
>>
>> Alas, it's over too quickly. :/  And we missed Graeme this time around
>> - looks like he just had other commitments.
>>
>>
> And Tim. It looks like Barry will outlast them all. :)

Wasn't Tim in the first two shows?  I thought he was, but we did listen 
to the first four in one sitting.

>> Yeah, radio isn't really an issue, and I imagine we'll still get to
>> continue to listen to things.
>>
>>
> That is using logic, logic. Not politician logic.

Oh, now you want to put restrictions in place?

I noticed that a few of our favourite BBC shows are actually available on 
Spotify now. :)

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

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On 03/08/16 23:16, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Wed, 03 Aug 2016 20:14:59 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
> 
>>>> Aldgate.  Because it seems like a good idea right now.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Newgate because I need to find out the visiting hours. So I will be
>>> able to see the brace of you.
>>>
>> If you two are trying to set a trap, you'll have to be more subtle than
>> that.
>> Angel Islington
> 
> Clever move.  But was it clever enough?
> 
> Lancaster Gate
> 

Nice one! You've played this game before, haven't you?

John [waiting for Stephen to wake up and make his move]
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On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:43:28 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> On 03/08/16 23:16, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Wed, 03 Aug 2016 20:14:59 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>> 
>>>>> Aldgate.  Because it seems like a good idea right now.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Newgate because I need to find out the visiting hours. So I will be
>>>> able to see the brace of you.
>>>>
>>> If you two are trying to set a trap, you'll have to be more subtle
>>> than that.
>>> Angel Islington
>> 
>> Clever move.  But was it clever enough?
>> 
>> Lancaster Gate
>> 
>> 
> Nice one! You've played this game before, haven't you?

Once or twice. ;)

> John [waiting for Stephen to wake up and make his move]

Time for me to make curry. :)

Jim



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On 8/4/2016 3:29 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 00:43:28 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> On 03/08/16 23:16, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Wed, 03 Aug 2016 20:14:59 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>>
>>>>>> Aldgate.  Because it seems like a good idea right now.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>> Newgate because I need to find out the visiting hours. So I will be
>>>>> able to see the brace of you.
>>>>>
>>>> If you two are trying to set a trap, you'll have to be more subtle
>>>> than that.
>>>> Angel Islington
>>>
>>> Clever move.  But was it clever enough?
>>>
>>> Lancaster Gate
>>>
>>>

Hmm. My first thought is to nip across the park to South...

But that is too obvious.
So I'll wander over to Queensway. There is a nice little restaurant that 
The Two Ronnies used to frequent after recording their shows.

So it is Queensway.


>> Nice one! You've played this game before, haven't you?
>
> Once or twice. ;)
>
>> John [waiting for Stephen to wake up and make his move]
>
> Time for me to make curry. :)
>

Hope you enjoyed it. I had one last night too. Yum yum. :)


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On 8/3/2016 11:18 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Wed, 03 Aug 2016 18:51:44 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> On 8/2/2016 11:42 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>> Fifth episode turned up on iPlayer as I was listening to the sixth
>>>>> live.
>>>>> There is something funny going on.
>>>>> Firefox kept freezing when I was on the B Broadcasting C schedule
>>>>> page for R4. I've had a devil of a job with iPlayer trying to find
>>>>> them with the PRV. I've had to do direct downloads from the web page.
>>>>> Using the Default mode will not find them.
>>> Very strange.  I had no problems at all with episode 5.  And grabbed 6
>>> for a listen yesterday.
>>>
>>> Alas, it's over too quickly. :/  And we missed Graeme this time around
>>> - looks like he just had other commitments.
>>>
>>>
>> And Tim. It looks like Barry will outlast them all. :)
>
> Wasn't Tim in the first two shows?  I thought he was, but we did listen
> to the first four in one sitting.
>

He was, he was.


>>> Yeah, radio isn't really an issue, and I imagine we'll still get to
>>> continue to listen to things.
>>>
>>>
>> That is using logic, logic. Not politician logic.
>
> Oh, now you want to put restrictions in place?
>

Moi? Never.



> I noticed that a few of our favourite BBC shows are actually available on
> Spotify now. :)
>

Is that on their subscription services?


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On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:30:32 +0100, Stephen wrote:

>>>> Lancaster Gate
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
> Hmm. My first thought is to nip across the park to South...
> 
> But that is too obvious.
> So I'll wander over to Queensway. There is a nice little restaurant that
> The Two Ronnies used to frequent after recording their shows.
> 
> So it is Queensway.

Ah, you might well have fallen for it.  We'll see after John makes his 
move. :)

>>> Nice one! You've played this game before, haven't you?
>>
>> Once or twice. ;)
>>
>>> John [waiting for Stephen to wake up and make his move]
>>
>> Time for me to make curry. :)
>>
>>
> Hope you enjoyed it. I had one last night too. Yum yum. :)

Very much.  And I'll have the rest for lunch today.  Only problem was 
that it was a bit too wet - we didn't let it simmer long enough to cook 
off the liquid.

Jim

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

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On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:40:21 +0100, Stephen wrote:

>>> And Tim. It looks like Barry will outlast them all. :)
>>
>> Wasn't Tim in the first two shows?  I thought he was, but we did listen
>> to the first four in one sitting.
>>
>>
> He was, he was.

Oh, good, I didn't imagine it. :)

>>>> Yeah, radio isn't really an issue, and I imagine we'll still get to
>>>> continue to listen to things.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> That is using logic, logic. Not politician logic.
>>
>> Oh, now you want to put restrictions in place?
>>
>>
> Moi? Never.

LOL

>> I noticed that a few of our favourite BBC shows are actually available
>> on Spotify now. :)
>>
>>
> Is that on their subscription services?

I have a subscription, not sure if it's in the free service or not.

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

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On 8/4/2016 5:45 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:30:32 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>>
>> So it is Queensway.
>
> Ah, you might well have fallen for it.  We'll see after John makes his
> move. :)
>

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.


>>>> Nice one! You've played this game before, haven't you?
>>>
>>> Once or twice. ;)
>>>
>>>> John [waiting for Stephen to wake up and make his move]
>>>
>>> Time for me to make curry. :)
>>>
>>>
>> Hope you enjoyed it. I had one last night too. Yum yum. :)
>
> Very much.  And I'll have the rest for lunch today.  Only problem was
> that it was a bit too wet - we didn't let it simmer long enough to cook
> off the liquid.
>


All the more juice for the nan bread to soak up.


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On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:14:41 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 8/4/2016 5:45 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:30:32 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>
>>> So it is Queensway.
>>
>> Ah, you might well have fallen for it.  We'll see after John makes his
>> move. :)
>>
>>
> Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.

True. :)

>>>>> Nice one! You've played this game before, haven't you?
>>>>
>>>> Once or twice. ;)
>>>>
>>>>> John [waiting for Stephen to wake up and make his move]
>>>>
>>>> Time for me to make curry. :)
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Hope you enjoyed it. I had one last night too. Yum yum. :)
>>
>> Very much.  And I'll have the rest for lunch today.  Only problem was
>> that it was a bit too wet - we didn't let it simmer long enough to cook
>> off the liquid.
>>
>>
> 
> All the more juice for the nan bread to soak up.

That's certainly true.  Which reminds me, I need to get the oven going 
for the naan for lunch.

Jim



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On 8/4/2016 5:46 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> I noticed that a few of our favourite BBC shows are actually available
>>> >>on Spotify now.:)
>>> >>
>>> >>
>> >Is that on their subscription services?
> I have a subscription, not sure if it's in the free service or not.


And your bank says?

BTW Since Mr. T likes to be called "The Donald". Why aren't people 
calling him "the Duck"?
Suits him (and he wears one).

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     Stephen

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On 04/08/16 19:16, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:14:41 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> 
>> On 8/4/2016 5:45 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:30:32 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>> So it is Queensway.
>>>
>>> Ah, you might well have fallen for it.  We'll see after John makes his
>>> move. :)
>>>
>>>
>> Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.
> 
> True. :)
> 

Sorry I'm late lads. Bloody meeting went on for hours and, at the end of
it, all that had been agreed was the date for the next one.
[Glances at board and permits himself a wry smile]
Portland Place

>>>>>> Nice one! You've played this game before, haven't you?
>>>>>
>>>>> Once or twice. ;)
>>>>>
>>>>>> John [waiting for Stephen to wake up and make his move]
>>>>>
>>>>> Time for me to make curry. :)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> Hope you enjoyed it. I had one last night too. Yum yum. :)
>>>
>>> Very much.  And I'll have the rest for lunch today.  Only problem was
>>> that it was a bit too wet - we didn't let it simmer long enough to cook
>>> off the liquid.
>>>
>>>
>>
>> All the more juice for the nan bread to soak up.
> 
> That's certainly true.  Which reminds me, I need to get the oven going 
> for the naan for lunch.
> 
> Jim

[Uses brand new phone to call for pizza] Did I mention that I've got a
new phone? Samsung S7 with 128GB of MicroSD

John
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On 8/4/2016 9:36 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> >>Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.
>> >
>> >True.:)
>> >
> Sorry I'm late lads. Bloody meeting went on for hours and, at the end of
> it, all that had been agreed was the date for the next one.
> [Glances at board and permits himself a wry smile]
> Portland Place
>

Running round in circles are we?


That's the No. 88 to Oxford Circus. By your leave.


>> >
>> >That's certainly true.  Which reminds me, I need to get the oven going
>> >for the naan for lunch.
>> >
>> >Jim
> [Uses brand new phone to call for pizza] Did I mention that I've got a
> new phone? Samsung S7 with 128GB of MicroSD

<Sigh!>

Yes.

</Sigh!>

It is a nice phone and shiny. Try Google cardboard and report back, 
sergeant.


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     Stephen

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On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 21:36:31 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> Sorry I'm late lads. Bloody meeting went on for hours and, at the end of
> it, all that had been agreed was the date for the next one.
> [Glances at board and permits himself a wry smile]

That's quite alright - life happens, even in the middle of a game of 
MC. :)

> Portland Place

Hyde Park Corner, but without the moped this time.

> [Uses brand new phone to call for pizza] Did I mention that I've got a
> new phone? Samsung S7 with 128GB of MicroSD

Nice.  :)

We made pizza from scratch last weekend - going to probably have another 
go this weekend, as it was the first time we'd done the dough from 
scratch as well, and it was a little puffy.

Mine was tasty, but sadly A's was burnt (needed a little longer and we 
lost track of time).

Homemade tacos tonight, though we're not making the tortillas from 
scratch, as that's just silly. :D

Jim

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

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On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 19:18:58 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 8/4/2016 5:46 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>>> I noticed that a few of our favourite BBC shows are actually
>>>> available
>>>> >>on Spotify now.:)
>>>> >>
>>>> >>
>>> >Is that on their subscription services?
>> I have a subscription, not sure if it's in the free service or not.
> 
> 
> And your bank says?

Surprisingly, it also says I have a subscription.

> BTW Since Mr. T likes to be called "The Donald". Why aren't people
> calling him "the Duck"?
> Suits him (and he wears one).

Nobody would insult a noble creature like a duck by doing that. :)

(We are talking about someone who literally picked a fight with a baby 
earlier this week)
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On 05/08/16 01:30, Stephen wrote:
> On 8/4/2016 9:36 PM, Doctor John wrote:

01:30? What the hell are you doing up at that time?

>>>> >>Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.
>>> >
>>> >True.:)
>>> >
>> Sorry I'm late lads. Bloody meeting went on for hours and, at the end of
>> it, all that had been agreed was the date for the next one.
>> [Glances at board and permits himself a wry smile]
>> Portland Place
>>
> 
> Running round in circles are we?
> 
> 
> That's the No. 88 to Oxford Circus. By your leave.
> 

I used a black cab ;-)

>>> >
>>> >That's certainly true.  Which reminds me, I need to get the oven going
>>> >for the naan for lunch.
>>> >
>>> >Jim
>> [Uses brand new phone to call for pizza] Did I mention that I've got a
>> new phone? Samsung S7 with 128GB of MicroSD
> 
> <Sigh!>
> 
> Yes.
> 
> </Sigh!>
> 
> It is a nice phone and shiny. Try Google cardboard and report back,
> sergeant.
> 

No, no!! I have new $SHINY, therefore it needs more new $SHINY to
complement it. A Gear VR headset would be about right.

John (also thinking about a wi-fi charger)
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On 05/08/16 04:04, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 21:36:31 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
> 
>> Sorry I'm late lads. Bloody meeting went on for hours and, at the end of
>> it, all that had been agreed was the date for the next one.
>> [Glances at board and permits himself a wry smile]
> 
> That's quite alright - life happens, even in the middle of a game of 
> MC. :)
> 
>> Portland Place
> 
> Hyde Park Corner, but without the moped this time.
> 

[Thinks about Marble Arch on a bicycle. Rejects thought as suicidal]
Tottenham Court Road (there are still a few interesting little stores I
like wandering around)

>> [Uses brand new phone to call for pizza] Did I mention that I've got a
>> new phone? Samsung S7 with 128GB of MicroSD
> 
> Nice.  :)
> 
> We made pizza from scratch last weekend - going to probably have another 
> go this weekend, as it was the first time we'd done the dough from 
> scratch as well, and it was a little puffy.
> 
> Mine was tasty, but sadly A's was burnt (needed a little longer and we 
> lost track of time).
> 

Sounds like a dedicated pizza oven is called for. Standard domestic
ovens just can't get the temperature high enough.

> Homemade tacos tonight, though we're not making the tortillas from 
> scratch, as that's just silly. :D
> 

Aw, c'mon. If you can do pizza dough then tortillas are a doddle

John
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On 8/5/2016 1:59 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 05/08/16 04:04, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> >On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 21:36:31 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>> >
>>> >>Sorry I'm late lads. Bloody meeting went on for hours and, at the end of
>>> >>it, all that had been agreed was the date for the next one.
>>> >>[Glances at board and permits himself a wry smile]
>> >
>> >That's quite alright - life happens, even in the middle of a game of
>> >MC.:)
>> >
>>> >>Portland Place
>> >
>> >Hyde Park Corner, but without the moped this time.
>> >
> [Thinks about Marble Arch on a bicycle. Rejects thought as suicidal]
> Tottenham Court Road (there are still a few interesting little stores I
> like wandering around)
>

Tottenham Court Road -> Shaftesbury Avenue -> Forbidden Planet* -> Books 
-> (84)** Charring Cross Rd.

* Large SF bookshop

** a Hands across the Pond, book and play.

Lets get out of this area. It is getting too intellectual 4 me.

yyuryyub,icuryy4me

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On Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:59:23 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> On 05/08/16 04:04, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Thu, 04 Aug 2016 21:36:31 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>> 
>>> Sorry I'm late lads. Bloody meeting went on for hours and, at the end
>>> of it, all that had been agreed was the date for the next one.
>>> [Glances at board and permits himself a wry smile]
>> 
>> That's quite alright - life happens, even in the middle of a game of
>> MC. :)
>> 
>>> Portland Place
>> 
>> Hyde Park Corner, but without the moped this time.
>> 
>> 
> [Thinks about Marble Arch on a bicycle. Rejects thought as suicidal]
> Tottenham Court Road (there are still a few interesting little stores I
> like wandering around)

Whoops, you just landed in huff - it's Stephen's go. :)

>>> [Uses brand new phone to call for pizza] Did I mention that I've got a
>>> new phone? Samsung S7 with 128GB of MicroSD
>> 
>> Nice.  :)
>> 
>> We made pizza from scratch last weekend - going to probably have
>> another go this weekend, as it was the first time we'd done the dough
>> from scratch as well, and it was a little puffy.
>> 
>> Mine was tasty, but sadly A's was burnt (needed a little longer and we
>> lost track of time).
>> 
>> 
> Sounds like a dedicated pizza oven is called for. Standard domestic
> ovens just can't get the temperature high enough.

I was thinking that maybe we need to blind bake it first.  Our oven does 
a pretty good job.  I also didn't get it rolled thin enough, so while the 
cheese was burnt, the center crust was actually raw on top.  I'm going to 
use the same recipe, but divide the ball into thirds rather than half and 
cover the same area with it - that should do the trick, I think.

>> Homemade tacos tonight, though we're not making the tortillas from
>> scratch, as that's just silly. :D
>> 
>> 
> Aw, c'mon. If you can do pizza dough then tortillas are a doddle

Only if you have a tortilla press. :)

Jim



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On Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:18:40 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> Tottenham Court Road -> Shaftesbury Avenue -> Forbidden Planet* -> Books
> -> (84)** Charring Cross Rd.

So wait, are we changing order?  I've been following John, and you've 
been following me....

Ah, well - I'm going to Wimbledon.  Andy Murray says it's fun. :)

Jim



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On 8/5/2016 4:26 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:18:40 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>
>> Tottenham Court Road -> Shaftesbury Avenue -> Forbidden Planet* -> Books
>> -> (84)** Charring Cross Rd.
>
> So wait, are we changing order?  I've been following John, and you've
> been following me....
>

Do keep up, Jim. It got reversed a round and a half ago.

You have put me in a bit of a pickle, now.

The diagonal is blocked on the lateral and the Sun is in the House of 
the Criminally Sane. That really limits my options.

With my toes crossed behind my back.

(Great) Ilford.

{Phew! I think I got away with it but it may come back to bight me on 
the bum, later}

> Ah, well - I'm going to Wimbledon.  Andy Murray says it's fun. :)
>

He is in Rio atm, carrying the flag.
You could have afternoon tea with the Wombles at the common, though.


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On 8/5/2016 4:23 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> Only if you have a tortilla press.:)

Could you make do with a Hoffman press?

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On 8/5/2016 4:23 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> Whoops, you just landed in huff - it's Stephen's go.:)

Right, I think we have caught up and it is done.

By my reckoning. It is the good* doctor's turn.

* For small values of good. ;)

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On Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:47:46 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 8/5/2016 4:23 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Only if you have a tortilla press.:)
> 
> Could you make do with a Hoffman press?

I'm guessing probably not.  :)

Jim



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On Fri, 05 Aug 2016 16:44:51 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> On 8/5/2016 4:26 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:18:40 +0100, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> Tottenham Court Road -> Shaftesbury Avenue -> Forbidden Planet* ->
>>> Books -> (84)** Charring Cross Rd.
>>
>> So wait, are we changing order?  I've been following John, and you've
>> been following me....
>>
>>
> Do keep up, Jim. It got reversed a round and a half ago.

Work getting in the way of the game, it seems. :)

> You have put me in a bit of a pickle, now.

I think you pickled yourself there.....

> The diagonal is blocked on the lateral and the Sun is in the House of
> the Criminally Sane. That really limits my options.
> 
> With my toes crossed behind my back.
> 
> (Great) Ilford.
> 
> {Phew! I think I got away with it but it may come back to bight me on
> the bum, later}

Pfft.

So since it's reversed, it's my go now.

Notting Hill.

>> Ah, well - I'm going to Wimbledon.  Andy Murray says it's fun. :)
>>
>>
> He is in Rio atm, carrying the flag.
> You could have afternoon tea with the Wombles at the common, though.

Yeah, but he told me before he left.  Actually, I think he said so 
publicly on Mock the Week a couple weeks ago. :)

Jim



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On 05/08/16 16:52, Stephen wrote:
> On 8/5/2016 4:23 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Whoops, you just landed in huff - it's Stephen's go.:)
> 
> Right, I think we have caught up and it is done.
> 
> By my reckoning. It is the good* doctor's turn.
> 
> * For small values of good. ;)
> 

... and late because my flight was delayed returning from Rio:

White City (1st London Olympics which I believe Stephen had tickets for
:-D )

John
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On 8/6/2016 11:45 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 05/08/16 16:52, Stephen wrote:
>> On 8/5/2016 4:23 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> Whoops, you just landed in huff - it's Stephen's go.:)
>>
>> Right, I think we have caught up and it is done.
>>
>> By my reckoning. It is the good* doctor's turn.
>>
>> * For small values of good. ;)
>>
>
> .... and late because my flight was delayed returning from Rio:
>
> White City (1st London Olympics which I believe Stephen had tickets for
> :-D )
>

I did indeed. Loved the tug of war (we won), The marathon was a right 
muck up. And those damn colonists and their priapic flag.
Bad show that was.


Samantha is now confused and can't remember who's up next.
So let's get this straight and up front.
The current order is Jim next, little me then John. If he can stay awake.

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On 06/08/16 12:13, Stephen wrote:
> 
> Samantha is now confused and can't remember who's up next.

Does Samantha even care?

> So let's get this straight and up front.

Oo-er, missus

> The current order is Jim next, little me then John. If he can stay awake.
> 

I'm feigning sleep till Sven goes away

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On 8/6/2016 11:02 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 06/08/16 12:13, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> Samantha is now confused and can't remember who's up next.
>
> Does Samantha even care?
>

Oh yes. She always keeps account. ;)

>> So let's get this straight and up front.
>
> Oo-er, missus
>

:)
Don't mock the afflicted.

>> The current order is Jim next, little me then John. If he can stay awake.
>>
>
> I'm feigning sleep till Sven goes away
>

As long as you don't get a rude awakening. :)

PS
Q. How do you get Sven's eyes to light up?
A. Shine a light in his ears.

Boom! boom!


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On Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:13:57 +0100, Stephen wrote:

> The current order is Jim next, little me then John. If he can stay
> awake.

Green ... No, I think I'm going to try West Silvertown instead. :D

Jim



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On 07/08/16 01:10, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sat, 06 Aug 2016 12:13:57 +0100, Stephen wrote:
> 
>> The current order is Jim next, little me then John. If he can stay
>> awake.
> 
> Green ... No, I think I'm going to try West Silvertown instead. :D
> 
> Jim
> 

No way!! Look at Rule 349.5.7 You aren't in huff but unless you retract
that move and demonstrate (to Samantha's satisfaction) your re-entrant,
you will be.

John

PS My spill chucker is giving problems. Enny eye dears?
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On 8/6/2016 11:45 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> White City


Buzzzz!

Hesitation, Jim.

BTW JAM tomorrow but not today.

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On Sun, 07 Aug 2016 03:33:03 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> No way!! Look at Rule 349.5.7 You aren't in huff but unless you retract
> that move and demonstrate (to Samantha's satisfaction) your re-entrant,
> you will be.

Oh, I considered that, but if you look at rule 349.5.7(b), you'll see I 
get a pass because I used the diagonal.

Regardless, Samantha, as always, is satisfied.



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On 08/08/16 05:29, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Sun, 07 Aug 2016 03:33:03 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
> 
>> No way!! Look at Rule 349.5.7 You aren't in huff but unless you retract
>> that move and demonstrate (to Samantha's satisfaction) your re-entrant,
>> you will be.
> 
> Oh, I considered that, but if you look at rule 349.5.7(b), you'll see I 
> get a pass because I used the diagonal.
> 

Dammit, I missed that. Mind you, it is written in 8pt font as a footnote
on page 7000 of the book.

> Regardless, Samantha, as always, is satisfied.
> 

As she should be, dealing with a strapping lad like yourself.

Meanwhile, Stephen, Buzz! Hesitation

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On Mon, 08 Aug 2016 22:33:17 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> On 08/08/16 05:29, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Sun, 07 Aug 2016 03:33:03 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>> 
>>> No way!! Look at Rule 349.5.7 You aren't in huff but unless you
>>> retract that move and demonstrate (to Samantha's satisfaction) your
>>> re-entrant,
>>> you will be.
>> 
>> Oh, I considered that, but if you look at rule 349.5.7(b), you'll see I
>> get a pass because I used the diagonal.
>> 
>> 
> Dammit, I missed that. Mind you, it is written in 8pt font as a footnote
> on page 7000 of the book.

I find it's helpful to have the digital version of the rules - then you 
can easily resize the text. :)

>> Regardless, Samantha, as always, is satisfied.
>> 
>> 
> As she should be, dealing with a strapping lad like yourself.

Entirely coincidentally, Samantha also prefers the digital edition.  Just 
thought I'd note that as well.


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On 8/8/2016 10:33 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> Meanwhile, Stephen, Buzz! Hesitation

Dear oh dear.
I've not been asleep, nearly resting my eyes.
Turnham Green. There is a Barnicle Bill's chippy there that stays open late.


  I thought it was Jim's turn.



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On 08/08/16 22:50, Stephen wrote:
> On 8/8/2016 10:33 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>> Meanwhile, Stephen, Buzz! Hesitation
> 
> Dear oh dear.
> I've not been asleep, nearly resting my eyes.
> Turnham Green. There is a Barnicle Bill's chippy there that stays open
> late.
> 
> 
>  I thought it was Jim's turn.
> 
> 
> 
No. He moved to West Silvertown (which I mistakenly objected to). So,
your move.

John
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On 08/08/16 23:06, Doctor John wrote:
> On 08/08/16 22:50, Stephen wrote:
>> On 8/8/2016 10:33 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>> Meanwhile, Stephen, Buzz! Hesitation
>>
>> Dear oh dear.
>> I've not been asleep, nearly resting my eyes.
>> Turnham Green. There is a Barnicle Bill's chippy there that stays open
>> late.
>>
>>
>>  I thought it was Jim's turn.
>>
>>
>>
> No. He moved to West Silvertown (which I mistakenly objected to). So,
> your move.
> 
> John
> 
... which you just made. (must get some new glasses)

Hammersmith.

John
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On 8/8/2016 11:10 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 08/08/16 23:06, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 08/08/16 22:50, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 8/8/2016 10:33 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>> Meanwhile, Stephen, Buzz! Hesitation
>>>
>>> Dear oh dear.
>>> I've not been asleep, nearly resting my eyes.
>>> Turnham Green. There is a Barnicle Bill's chippy there that stays open
>>> late.
>>>
>>>
>>>   I thought it was Jim's turn.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> No. He moved to West Silvertown (which I mistakenly objected to). So,
>> your move.
>>
>> John
>>
> .... which you just made. (must get some new glasses)
>
> Hammersmith.
>

Just checked and you are right. (Must get a new brain.)


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On Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:10:39 +0100, Doctor John wrote:

> On 08/08/16 23:06, Doctor John wrote:
>> On 08/08/16 22:50, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 8/8/2016 10:33 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>> Meanwhile, Stephen, Buzz! Hesitation
>>>
>>> Dear oh dear.
>>> I've not been asleep, nearly resting my eyes.
>>> Turnham Green. There is a Barnicle Bill's chippy there that stays open
>>> late.
>>>
>>>
>>>  I thought it was Jim's turn.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> No. He moved to West Silvertown (which I mistakenly objected to). So,
>> your move.
>> 
>> John
>> 
> ... which you just made. (must get some new glasses)
> 
> Hammersmith.

Kingsbury, following rule 9(b).



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On 8/9/2016 6:47 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Mon, 08 Aug 2016 23:10:39 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> On 08/08/16 23:06, Doctor John wrote:
>>> On 08/08/16 22:50, Stephen wrote:
>>>> On 8/8/2016 10:33 PM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>>> Meanwhile, Stephen, Buzz! Hesitation
>>>>
>>>> Dear oh dear.
>>>> I've not been asleep, nearly resting my eyes.
>>>> Turnham Green. There is a Barnicle Bill's chippy there that stays open
>>>> late.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>   I thought it was Jim's turn.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> No. He moved to West Silvertown (which I mistakenly objected to). So,
>>> your move.
>>>
>>> John
>>>
>> ... which you just made. (must get some new glasses)
>>
>> Hammersmith.
>
> Kingsbury, following rule 9(b).
>
>
>

The boondocks (rule: any rule you can think of.)

But a good one nevertheless.


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On 8/9/2016 6:47 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:

>
> Kingsbury
>
>
A bit of a maverick move here but justified by the Hogarth, Mothers 
Ruin, variation (1986).

The river Fleet.


Okay, Blackfriars. On the bounce!

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On 09/08/16 19:47, Stephen wrote:
> On 8/9/2016 6:47 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> 
>>
>> Kingsbury
>>
>>
> A bit of a maverick move here but justified by the Hogarth, Mothers
> Ruin, variation (1986).
> 
> The river Fleet.
> 
> 
> Okay, Blackfriars. On the bounce!
> 
Got my first meeting with the Stem Cell Transplant team on Friday, so
I'd better check out the route to the hospital:

Denmark Hill (for King's College Hospital)

John
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On 8/9/2016 8:46 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 09/08/16 19:47, Stephen wrote:
>> On 8/9/2016 6:47 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Kingsbury
>>>
>>>
>> A bit of a maverick move here but justified by the Hogarth, Mothers
>> Ruin, variation (1986).
>>
>> The river Fleet.
>>
>>
>> Okay, Blackfriars. On the bounce!
>>
> Got my first meeting with the Stem Cell Transplant team on Friday, so
> I'd better check out the route to the hospital:
>

Tell me about it on Sunday. :D

> Denmark Hill (for King's College Hospital)
>

Good move, old chap.

Does that not put Jim in Huff?

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