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

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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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     Stephen

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