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On 29/09/16 04:33, Stephen wrote:
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> Masterly move there. Not many can open their gob and hesitate at the
> same time, without drooling.
>
> BUZZ
>
Do I detect a certain level of sarcasm there? ... and this from a man
who is incapable of performing a double Humphrey with split diagonal?
No matter. Sven is on his way to tutor you in the more arcane skills of
reverse entrants.
John
--
It's not about bravery.
It's about doing what I need to do to win
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On 9/29/2016 11:13 AM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 29/09/16 04:33, Stephen wrote:
>>
>> Masterly move there. Not many can open their gob and hesitate at the
>> same time, without drooling.
>>
>> BUZZ
>>
>
> Do I detect a certain level of sarcasm there?
Look at the time stamp of the post, my fine feathered friend.
> ... and this from a man
> who is incapable of performing a double Humphrey with split diagonal?
>
It is hard to do a single humph with my condition.
But I keep practising.
> No matter. Sven is on his way to tutor you in the more arcane skills of
> reverse entrants.
>
Good, then I will get all the ins and outs of your doings.
You went to Warren Street. Then I to Leicester square and Jim to South Ken.
Even without taking my socks and shoes off. I reckon it is your turn and
you are prevaricating because Jim has set you up and is in with a chance.
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 29/09/16 11:42, Stephen wrote:
> On 9/29/2016 11:13 AM, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>> Do I detect a certain level of sarcasm there?
>
> Look at the time stamp of the post, my fine feathered friend.
>
I did. What the hell were you doing up at that time?
>> ... and this from a man
>> who is incapable of performing a double Humphrey with split diagonal?
>>
>
>
> It is hard to do a single humph with my condition.
> But I keep practising.
>
Much like my GP who should have retired years ago.
>> No matter. Sven is on his way to tutor you in the more arcane skills of
>> reverse entrants.
>>
>
> Good, then I will get all the ins and outs of your doings.
>
>
> You went to Warren Street. Then I to Leicester square and Jim to South Ken.
> Even without taking my socks and shoes off. I reckon it is your turn and
> you are prevaricating because Jim has set you up and is in with a chance.
>
Because we seem to have a little time to kill, I think I'll take in a
radio play at the BBC Radio Theatre:
Portland Place (by bus)
John
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It's not about bravery.
It's about doing what I need to do to win
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On Thu, 29 Sep 2016 01:40:54 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
> On 29/09/16 00:52, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> Everything is going according to plan. Good, good. :)
>>
>> That left the diagonal open for my surprise move to South Kensington.
>> :D
>>
>>
> No, no, no! How many times do I have to tell you?
> Never.Leave.Your.Reverse.Open
Ooops. ;)
> You can recover, but might I suggest you first study some of the classic
> games referenced in Sherry K. Shaw's 'The Light at the End of the Tunnel
> and Other Hallucinations'?
You mean like the scenario on page 273, which seems to be playing out
right now? ;)
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 29/09/16 18:43, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 29 Sep 2016 01:40:54 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> You can recover, but might I suggest you first study some of the classic
>> games referenced in Sherry K. Shaw's 'The Light at the End of the Tunnel
>> and Other Hallucinations'?
>
> You mean like the scenario on page 273, which seems to be playing out
> right now? ;)
>
Exactly so. Incidentally, her anecdote about her clandestine meetings
with a certain grey-haired Scot (named S-----n) is most amusing as well
as possibly providing blackmail material [wicked grin]
John
--
It's not about bravery.
It's about doing what I need to do to win
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On Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:53:41 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
> On 29/09/16 18:43, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Thu, 29 Sep 2016 01:40:54 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>>> You can recover, but might I suggest you first study some of the
>>> classic games referenced in Sherry K. Shaw's 'The Light at the End of
>>> the Tunnel and Other Hallucinations'?
>>
>> You mean like the scenario on page 273, which seems to be playing out
>> right now? ;)
>>
>>
> Exactly so. Incidentally, her anecdote about her clandestine meetings
> with a certain grey-haired Scot (named S-----n) is most amusing as well
> as possibly providing blackmail material [wicked grin]
So then you concur that "recovery" really isn't the right word to use
there. :)
I don't know that the blackmail will be necessary, but we'll have to
see. ;)
--
"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 9/29/2016 6:07 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 29/09/16 11:42, Stephen wrote:
>> On 9/29/2016 11:13 AM, Doctor John wrote:
>>>
>>> Do I detect a certain level of sarcasm there?
>>
>> Look at the time stamp of the post, my fine feathered friend.
>>
>
> I did. What the hell were you doing up at that time?
Not sleeping. :(
>
>>> ... and this from a man
>>> who is incapable of performing a double Humphrey with split diagonal?
>>>
>>
>>
>> It is hard to do a single humph with my condition.
>> But I keep practising.
>>
>
> Much like my GP who should have retired years ago.
>
I know the feeling.
>>> No matter. Sven is on his way to tutor you in the more arcane skills of
>>> reverse entrants.
>>>
>>
>> Good, then I will get all the ins and outs of your doings.
>>
>>
>> You went to Warren Street. Then I to Leicester square and Jim to South Ken.
>> Even without taking my socks and shoes off. I reckon it is your turn and
>> you are prevaricating because Jim has set you up and is in with a chance.
>>
>
> Because we seem to have a little time to kill, I think I'll take in a
> radio play at the BBC Radio Theatre:
>
> Portland Place (by bus)
>
“A man who, beyond the age of 26, finds himself on a bus can count
himself as a failure,” Thatcher once said.
So I will go and see how she is getting on.
Dis(s)
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 9/29/2016 6:53 PM, Doctor John wrote:
> On 29/09/16 18:43, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Thu, 29 Sep 2016 01:40:54 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>
>>> You can recover, but might I suggest you first study some of the classic
>>> games referenced in Sherry K. Shaw's 'The Light at the End of the Tunnel
>>> and Other Hallucinations'?
>>
>> You mean like the scenario on page 273, which seems to be playing out
>> right now? ;)
>>
>
> Exactly so. Incidentally, her anecdote about her clandestine meetings
> with a certain grey-haired Scot (named S-----n) is most amusing as well
> as possibly providing blackmail material [wicked grin]
>
Silver, which sparkles in the sunlight, haired. If you don't mind.
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 9/29/2016 7:11 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:53:41 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>
>> On 29/09/16 18:43, Jim Henderson wrote:
>>> On Thu, 29 Sep 2016 01:40:54 +0100, Doctor John wrote:
>>>
>>>> You can recover, but might I suggest you first study some of the
>>>> classic games referenced in Sherry K. Shaw's 'The Light at the End of
>>>> the Tunnel and Other Hallucinations'?
>>>
>>> You mean like the scenario on page 273, which seems to be playing out
>>> right now? ;)
>>>
>>>
>> Exactly so. Incidentally, her anecdote about her clandestine meetings
>> with a certain grey-haired Scot (named S-----n) is most amusing as well
>> as possibly providing blackmail material [wicked grin]
>
> So then you concur that "recovery" really isn't the right word to use
> there. :)
>
> I don't know that the blackmail will be necessary, but we'll have to
> see. ;)
>
>
>
I am as pure as the driven snow.
If you don't believe me. Ask Sam. Yes, we are that close. :-D
--
Regards
Stephen
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On 9/29/2016 7:57 PM, Stephen wrote:
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> So I will go and see how she is getting on.
>
> Dis(s)
>
>
My talents are wasted here.
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Stephen
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