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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 25, 2018 - 07:42am PT
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I'll start. Standard Gilligan monitoring, then Duffer's rules apply after the third move, and I call no diagonals.
Pike Place Market.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 08:41am PT
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Dunno about Mornington Crescent but I enjoyed me some Royal Crescent in Bath in June.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 08:48am PT
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Bath? Um that move IS prohibited under Gilligan as transitional (see page 19). Anderson suggests, however that new players be cut some slack:
The new player should be encouraged to play, hence very strict interpretations of the rules should perhaps not be enforced rigorously with the beginning player
So, I won't protest. Eastlake Zoo.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 08:57am PT
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Eastlake Zoo? For realz? I left a lotta brain cells there - lived 3 blocks away! 🤪
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 09:01am PT
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Me too, but enough chitter chatter. What's your move sir, what's your move?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 09:08am PT
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Right, Northlake Tavern! Got way soused with Warren Harding there!
Who knew the little dude could drink so much beer?
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Jan 25, 2018 - 09:25am PT
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I miss Raymond Baxter's (RIP) cogent comments.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 09:30am PT
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Mukilteo Ferry
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 09:35am PT
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Wayno, that is a brilliant move. Perhaps we should team, as we are in Duffer mode now. If you're agreeable, might I suggest a double back? Perkins notes that the double back early is of potentially enormous strategic value. If we partner then .....
Boeing Field!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 09:44am PT
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Volunteer Park Water Tower - keepin’ it climbing related!
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 09:50am PT
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Reilly, Reilly, Reilly...... you poor innocent. I have to do some hiking, so call Scrumbo for myself, with back in rights. Bennington (The Big Game, 1924 edition) would laugh at your move. Still.....
Space Needle
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 09:56am PT
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Sure, why not?
Tacoma Narrows bridge
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 10:53am PT
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Westhaven State Park (the jetty)
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 11:01am PT
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Ashael Curtis Rest area
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 11:02am PT
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Accrington Stanley.
What a bunch of Nancies.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 01:30pm PT
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Please, follow the rules! If in doubt 'Pleebles on Mornington' (1953 revision) is, I'm sure you'll all agree, the 'bible'. Any reputable used book shop will have a copy. As we ARE past the transition point (check your 'Pleebles', page 101) I'll play a double.
Moe's Books, Berkeley
Saw a mint copy there not too long ago.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 02:28pm PT
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According to Frampton a double requires non-consecutive freetokes. Without Guacamole.
That big-ass dam on the Columbia. Grand Culo.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 02:53pm PT
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You bastard!¹ I'd forgotten that.
Sammamish slough.
(1) [quoted from Onan the Clumsy] That term is of course used here as outlined in the 1924 rematch where the Whitehall Team was penalised but later had their score from the second round of the first clutter reinstated after a successful challenge to the No Distraction Addendum promulgated as a result of the famous 1907 'rosary' series and does not, as might first be apparent, bear any relation to the unfortunate incident in the dreadful 1954 international invitational. Indeed, I specifically use it here in an attempt to remove that historical blot placed upon the escutcheon of our beloved game. I agree with Masterson that it's high time we all got past 1954.
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sween345
climber
back east
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Jan 25, 2018 - 02:57pm PT
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(Little Lord) Fauntleroy Park even.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 25, 2018 - 03:06pm PT
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There is simply no excuse for the highly irregular, & may I be so frank as to opinion, "poor" play here. There are, after all, rules.
Two books of rules and history have been published, The Little Book of Mornington Crescent (2001; ISBN 0-7528-1864-3), by Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Humphrey Lyttelton, and Stovold's Mornington Crescent Almanac (2001; ISBN 0-7528-4815-1), by Graeme Garden.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 03:25pm PT
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Fritz, we play American Rules here, although you do have a point re poor play. I note you did not. Penalties do apply; Bowles would suggest 3 should be appropriate.
The Blue Moon.
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CascadeOtto
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 03:29pm PT
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As a newby, have mercy upon me.
River Time Brewpub
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 04:07pm PT
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Gentlemen, Ladies, Others; rules REQUIRE you make a play. Empty phrases carry no weight. But to attempt to help you understand this particular game, just bear in mind, that River Time Brew Pub can only be used if Blue Moon Tavern is shunted after a double reverse has been played BEFORE and I emphasize, BEFORE, The Reservoir Tavern. In this case, as you will no doubt have noticed, it wasn’t.
Hope this helps.
Spot Too for the option.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 04:29pm PT
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Rules? Ever since that dust-up between Pembroke and Eddington in the '08 semifinals they now allow skoofing past the first round. In American play, skoofing is now required. Wankers.
In a typical American skoof move I will play the Alibi Room instead of the Bubble-gum Wall. I feel so quiffy now.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 04:49pm PT
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Now, this is very interesting. I believe that the aforementioned scoffing was actually negated by the diagonal. That being the case, there should be a strong case for a Northern switch, which can only mean
Coopers
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 05:10pm PT
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Damn, I almost missed the Diage. I guess that means your Norte will get dragged kicking and screaming all the way to...
...The Chieftain in Squamish.
For those of you who might wonder wtf we're doing, see the "What is Mind" thread. Wonderful.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 05:47pm PT
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Sorry Mighty, no play no gain; play your piece man, play your piece! Oxnard be damned! You know full well that the decision of the Council in the debacle of the Finals in 1933 applies here and that means, as you no doubt know but seemingly refuse to acknowledge, that the so called 'comma' is not germane.
The Comet, as I'm sure you knew.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 06:03pm PT
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I think Anders is trying a Whimsy, which requires a pre-move. If he plays it right it might be the game.
Chilkoot Charley's
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 06:10pm PT
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He can Whimsy or he can Whamsy, but he should recollect that Oberton, trying to make this same move in the Cup Match of 1927 overextended, as has he! Really, a simple kipper means
Back to the Eastlake Zoo
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 06:20pm PT
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I'm going for a Homeless Youth like Berberani in the Italy Cup of '93. It took the gas right out of Pecorino.
If you lived here, you'd be home by now.
Jimi Hendrix Park.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 06:57pm PT
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With a quarter moon and in the House of the Rising Sun? I remind you that the astrological signs apply!!! Simple nonsense, you should perhaps reread Grilding to understand the 'influences'.
Again, the Blue Moon
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 25, 2018 - 08:08pm PT
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Gentlemen! With some more study, I find that in the 1953 revision of the American rules, a first time player could object to the course of play, without being penalized for not furthering the game.
I can now only say:
Paradise.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 08:20pm PT
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Entrance duly noted. You do realize that upon realization of Paradise that the Trinity must be reconciled. How do you stand?
Forthright and with fire.
An unnamed hot-spring off a highway somewhere in the great American West.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2018 - 09:20pm PT
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Very interesting Cosmic, but not a legal move per Tombias vs Alderson, 1947. Do you want a consensus as to your purported move, per Rule 13, or do you wish to actually commit to a move? Farthingale would suggest the latter, as your best interests may not be realized by committee. I agree.
Again, The Reservoir, for obvious reasons.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 25, 2018 - 10:22pm PT
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Oh fer crying out !oud!
Field 41 Bail Breaker brew pub.
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IntheFog
climber
Mostly the next place
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Jan 26, 2018 - 12:34am PT
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Mornington Crescent or Morningtown Pizza?
Sprouts on the pizza and Tex Ritter's Deck of Cards on the jukebox.
What could be better after a trip to the Willis Wall?
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 26, 2018 - 07:28am PT
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It'll be hard to play a game from another continent, going by strict rules. Having spent relatively little time in the PNW makes it even more difficult. My terrier could probably play darts more effectively than the move I'll make. It is based on true events.
Grassy area near the library at Evergreen College.
The most beautiful girl in the world and I bivied there half a lifetime plus 5 years ago. It was a memorable night under the stars.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 09:57am PT
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Strict rules? Well Quimby has a bit to say about that doesn't he? So, I'm taking advantage of WyoRockMan's basic error (Rule 43 I believe) and blocking the south!
H & H Saloon, Issaquah
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 10:35am PT
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Your block drips with enthusiasm. Trimbly invoked enthusiasm in his spider play of '57. In his honor I'll try my version of a spider.
Dick's Burgers. All of them.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 26, 2018 - 10:44am PT
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Wayno! Spider move eh! That's a Dick's move, if I've ever seen one.
I'm reversing your spider with just one location in a chain.
Ivar’s Mukilteo Landing
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 10:50am PT
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 11:09am PT
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Tricky Fritz, verrrry tricky. But with the Spider, being cognizant of Pleebles' assessment (you WERE under duress) to go single means Nibbs, of course.
So ....... Eastlake Zoo I'm afraid.
And that's a kibble!
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Jan 26, 2018 - 11:09am PT
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Dismal Bismark banger mashing. Oops, wrong underground.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 11:11am PT
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Late Starter
Social climber
NA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 12:28pm PT
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I feel like I'm on acid trying to figure out what's going on here...
AHHHH Wikipedia was my friend here!
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 01:04pm PT
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Late Starter, welcome to the game. Pleebles suggests jumping in, we're in transition right now, and I suspect someone is planning another double. No fee to join (although the League may change that at the next Triennial Bump, according to rumour).
Back to Dick's Burgers .... with a split!
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 01:40pm PT
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While a reverse might be called for, a split will do. I would of pulled a Black Hole and played Starbucks but resulting confusion is not justified. Besides, Pleebles has suggested banning the Black Hole altogether.
Welcome to the game, Late Start. As if Acid Trip was a play as it could have been, I will go with
Uncle Ikes Pot shop.
I can't wait for Aunt Betty's Acid shop.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 02:21pm PT
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Nice try Cosmic, but no cigar. I believe I’m right in saying that the last time Waldo’s Circumnavigation was used was in Warsaw at the '03 games when attempting a triple and was ruled noncompos. That being the case, I hope you will clean up your play!
Sloop Tavern, Shilshole for the double shunt. And binders.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 26, 2018 - 02:22pm PT
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I'm in favor of abolishing the black hole. House rules, no? With the slippery south blocked and the play currently on the hill. I think a backwards slide back to the water is in order.
Standing stop at the "Ye Old Curiosity Shop".
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 26, 2018 - 02:34pm PT
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Cosmic! To quote Pleebles on your ploy:
You could, of course, say "Mornington Crescent" on your second turn. In that case, your opponent puffs on his cigarette and says, "Well, shame on you".
Such an obvious troll, deserves a Fremont Troll back.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 02:54pm PT
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WyoRockMan, house rules? My god man, have you no sense? You're jabbering like a drunken Scotsman! We're in Duffer. Live with it or live without it!
Read the rules man, read the rules! You unblocked the south with that last move tempting me to play there, but I know your devious ways. I agree re the black hole, "so two makes it so", as Buntington so famously said in Egypt at the North African Games in 1906.
Crescent Tavern, for a change of scene.
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Ben Harland
Gym climber
Kenora, ON
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Jan 26, 2018 - 03:05pm PT
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"For a change of scene"? What are you up to... I hope I can jump in here late - I'll play the usual counter to Crescent Tavern: Nag's Head.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 03:40pm PT
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Cosmic you sneaky bastard, nice try. One more like that and you will have to panhandle with your tie-dye at the aforementioned
Jimi Hendrix Park.
Double that.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 03:55pm PT
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Ben, Ben, Ben. How do you justify that? Warble's bungle looks to me, or perhaps doubled nomo. Still, nice try for a first effort. Keep a stiff upper, the clock ticks for no man, as they used to say, and no points lost.
Jimi Hendrix .... yikes that hurt. Wayno you're one brainy intellectual player. I feel stumped at the moment; I assume Baxter is acceptable to all? In that case I'll just reverso to ...... wait for it.....
H and H Tavern, Issaquah. How's them apples?
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Ben Harland
Gym climber
Kenora, ON
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Jan 26, 2018 - 04:03pm PT
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I thought that Crescent Tavern to Nag's was well established from when Chichester first played it in the 1997 test. It negates immediate moves to the west end. Man, this game doesn't sit still..
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 04:06pm PT
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Dang apple-knockers, just when you thought it was safe. Was that a double reverso or just a reverse double. I get confused. Just for that I'm going to toss a fish back at you with
Pikes Place Brewery - at the bar with a cask-conditioned sour ale. And fries.
So what's your play then, Ben?
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 04:31pm PT
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Of course you're right Ben, my stupid mistake. So What's the play?
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 26, 2018 - 04:34pm PT
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Even though this is the best game of Mornington Crescent I've ever engaged in, it all should narrow, to -------- Fauntleroy.
Watch out! I'm drinking now!
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 04:54pm PT
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Nice move Fritz. You seem to be attempting to use Grand Quarter Final Rules¹. We're playing American Variant, so that won't fly! Blocking with
Crescent - Nag's Head!!! Sorry Ben.
(1) Simply put, Huffing is allowed after the first Triptych has been declared, and the onside rule is reinstated. Players may challenge for positional justification and take over play, but only when in sequence.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 05:04pm PT
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Drinking? Already? Me too.
Never heard of the game before yesterday. I feel like I'm channeling my inner psychedelic anarchist.
You can just make sh#t up or you can really think about it, and then make sh#t up. You can tell who is really thinking.
One of those Taco Trucks on Rainier Ave. The one next to the used tire place.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 26, 2018 - 05:27pm PT
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Knowing my devious ways.
What a farce!!
(Yes! the extra ! was for emphasis!)
You may be speculating that I’m a rank amateur with my wildly varied play, and multitude of queries. RE: Rulz
I am done with all that. I’m satisfied we’re not playing Tudor’s Rules (to play or not to play, that is the question). Therefore I’ll just roll on using this particular localized bastardization of the Piccadilly Rules.
Emmett Watson’s Oyster Bar. Back to the water where the less prepared will flounder.
Or maybe I’m crazy like a fox.
Knowing my devious ways.
Harrumph.
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Ben Harland
Gym climber
Kenora, ON
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Jan 26, 2018 - 06:47pm PT
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Things are getting tough to follow here. It's been a crafty game - I have to confess that there have been some moves I've never seen before.
Watch out! I'm drinking now! That's the spirit - I'll be on the lookout for any spurious doubles.
I'm going to move to Sir John Cass's Foundational Primary School just to shake off any of you not allowed close to those.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 26, 2018 - 07:06pm PT
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I confess the "American rules" are somewhat strange to me, but again, to quote Pleebles:
The objective is to narrow the End Game, to where only the most ill-mannered will suspect our goal.
With the help of some fine red wine, I suddenly can deduce, where this "end-game" is headed.
Portalis, I say.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 07:06pm PT
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And engage the little ones? Sir, that is uncalled for. Quite clearly it has slipped your mind that this means anyone landing can be dislanded by the previous player thereby reversing the order of play until reverso or triplo. As you would expect rule 7 is void.
Hence, Crescent, Nag's Head again. Pay attention!
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Ben Harland
Gym climber
Kenora, ON
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Jan 26, 2018 - 07:26pm PT
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I suddenly can deduce, where this "end-game" is headed. No no, just threading the needle.
Hence, Crescent, Nag's Head again. Pay attention! I'm sorry - why wasn't Portalis a legal move? (American rules?!)
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 07:40pm PT
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Portalis certainly, but no play seen from you. Doubles or play man, for god's sake. Or do you hesitate because of Barnstable's Conundrum?
Spot Too for a triple.
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Ben Harland
Gym climber
Kenora, ON
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Jan 26, 2018 - 07:45pm PT
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Yes! - terrible case of it. I've got to run. Winemaker - terrific game - never heard of it till you started this thread. An improv exercise that made me wish I was funnier!
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 07:53pm PT
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Ben, you have potential as a player. I enjoy your rounders and especially the subtle doublebacks you're showing. Just let the blood flow......
I remain static, power outage you know.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 26, 2018 - 08:14pm PT
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Winemaker! It is your game, & a fine one too, but I'm running out of clues?
Barnacle
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 08:20pm PT
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Fritz: Clues, what clues? Go with the flow man; it's all good. Jim, I suspect it's too late as we have meridian. Would you like to protest?
Eastlake Zoo. Three points, if I'm not mistaken, for a roundo per Jepperson in the 1924 Finals.
I can't believe how you are all letting me get Eastlake Zoo!!! Ha ha ha ha!
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 08:41pm PT
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72, 79, 86, 96, 103,...
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 08:45pm PT
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Gonna take the 420
back to
Uncle Ikes Pot Shop
and a double reverse
110, 120, 127,...
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 26, 2018 - 08:51pm PT
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Winemake, in particular- Everyone knows the whole Jepperson affair was crooked. The ‘2-4 Finals (as the canucks would say) aren’t acceptable precedence. Should take two points from you, but we'll keep it friendly.
Going to Bertha’s South Portal. Where the whole thing started. Cut off your retreat to the zoo. Get in the scrum man.
Just to ward off the non-sequiturs; Going subterranean was established in the SE Regionals of 1978. Not sure the claim of a double bifurcating double move stood the jury. Handy work around for the “diagonal” issue.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 08:54pm PT
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Jepperson? Guess yer not a pilot - they’re Jeppesen charts.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 26, 2018 - 08:56pm PT
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OMG Winemaker!
With more desperate research on my part, I find this quote from Wikerston’s engaging book on the history of this fine game.
A Concise Accounting of Common & Uncommon Ploys in the Game of Mornington Crescent.
There are records of “gentlemen” starting this game, with the ploy of engaging players, with the invitation stating: Anyone for a quick game of Mornington Crescent?
On those occasions, the longest-recorded “quick” game lasted one year, three months, & seven days.
Again, I can only retort: Le Caviste
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 26, 2018 - 09:06pm PT
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Different Jepperson. I did have a brief stint learning to fly, solo, solo XC, quit. Familiar with the Jeppesen Flight Calculator. Economics/Lifestyle choices. But none of this is relevant. This game will last one year, three months, & eight days if we get off-piste.
Make a play if yer gonna sit at the table. I'll try some wine at Fritz's play.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 09:06pm PT
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Whoa, Bertha is tough to kick, especially. I surmise a game at hand gents. After some withering thrusts, may I suggest
the Poet and the Patriot
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 26, 2018 - 09:18pm PT
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I know I said I’d get off the rules pedantry, but….c’mon Wayno. Invalid play. Not sure Santa Cruz is within the geographic boundaries of a quick game. Major infraction, per ’56 finals. (Incidentally, the ’56 finals went 9 months, ended in ’57. Put that in your trivia pipe.) I’d accept a simple loss of turn rather than the red card. Friendly game and all.
Going to put a governor on the situation, play the reversal and put us at Bertha’s North Portal. The head poked through the sand, and now the spice can flow. Your darn tootin’ Bertha is tough to kick.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 09:22pm PT
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You're sharp you Wyoming nitwit. You got me and I'll take the loss of turn.
Feck.
Damn Cosmic, you're as dumb as me sometimes.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2018 - 09:23pm PT
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Ah Fritz, do you doubt me? Wyo and Wayno, do you question my 'nous'? Doubtless you know my strategy, full Blondell with a twist!
Reilly, I see you're no player as you make no moves.
Blue Moon. At dawn.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 26, 2018 - 09:31pm PT
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Blew Moon is a strong play however you look at it. But they didn't blow it like they do at
Jazz Alley
You don't need to learn anything, Cosmic. It's all already inside of you. You just need to let it flow. Let it flow.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 26, 2018 - 10:02pm PT
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Per historic rules, from those memorable British matches in the last century, it appears a winner is soon going to appear.
Or not.
Assaggio Ristorante
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 26, 2018 - 11:36pm PT
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Fritz, ol’ chap. You’re making no sense! Just look at your first sentence of your last post. Rules don’t make winners. Winners make winners. Get back to work Boeing. Sorry you lost to a Canadian.
Enough of this skullduggery, time to get to work.
Boeing Plant in Renton.
(The ’84 Intergalactic championship was blue collar affair, those Poles almost pulled it off. Would have, if not for the misappropriation of Rule 44, Section Q, Sub 16. That circumstance warranted the double pass, concurrent reversal. Only a judge with clean hands would call it that way. I’ll take the workin’ man everytime.)
((Winemak- The full Blondell! Very nice. I was guessing you were using the ’51 Chelmsford stategy. Come to think of it both the Chelmsford and Blondell have that animal fetish. Since your cards are out, I’m using the Ol’ Gregg alt ending 4.))
(((Wayno- Blew Moon. Good one!)))
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 08:06am PT
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Ha Ha Ha Wyo! The Blondell slip was a diversion. The brain seethed all night, something nagged in the back then, this morning with coffee, I had it. We ARE playing Gilligan Rules and we ARE past 91 moves ........ time for a Shift (quantum), or have you all forgotten that?
Yes, yes, yes, there has been some brilliant play, but Ladies and Gents you will have to up your games now or face ignominious defeat! So ...... I invoke Shift!
The Winking Judge Pub.
You newbies!
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 27, 2018 - 08:42am PT
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Winema- Very shifty! Suprisingly shifty for someone as forgetful as you. We’ve been playing Duffer’s Rules since the third turn. I’ve never made it to a Shift before, as this is the longest quick game I’ve ever played. I suppose it’s time to turn it up a notch. For consistency we should integrate the Essex Protocols after the shift is complete. If we’re going to do it, let’s do it right.
Asgards Taproom growler to Gasworks Park.
That’s right, a double back oblique. Oh Snap! You didn’t see that coming.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 08:59am PT
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Damn you Wyo!!! Of course you're right. I'll take the penalty and miss the turn. Must not have gotten enough sleep. Grumble grumble.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 27, 2018 - 09:54am PT
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Down you go, Wyodog. Perkins and Gimble used this slick transfer in an uncontested romp during the Frothingshire encounters.
The Ducks to Valhalla Brewery.
You must figure which one. This could be fatal.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 27, 2018 - 10:42am PT
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That’s another slippery move there Wayno. The Shift to Essex seems to suit your style of bare knuckle play.
Chapeau!
Perkins and Gimble’s romp was not necessarily due to their skill. Rather the lack of competition in the tourney. Had Gerschlagle and Grebe not been detained for public indecency the day before, I doubt Perkins and Gimble would have won.
Cosmic’s move to the Ferry was either a magnificent stroke of luck or thickly veiled mastery. While it didn’t answer the question to Wayno’s shift, it did table the query until the next triple. (See, Basingstoke vs. Croydon, in the 1998 semis)
El Malacon downtown, for some rich south of the border fare. Let’s settle these tummies if we’re going to be day drinking.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 10:59am PT
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Cosmic’s move to the Ferry was either a magnificent stroke of luck or thickly veiled mastery.
I suspect more likely thickly veiled luck. Still, he did make a move, though a bit premature in my opinion, so several points there. Reminds me a bit of Grimsbley's Gambit in the Helsinki Match of 1937; didn't that contribute to the start of the war? Still, I will approach this a bit slowly and mind my defenses in the south.
O'Malley's Irish Pub, Tacoma!
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 27, 2018 - 11:54am PT
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Cosmic, young jedi. It appears you are still playing under the Original Ancient Rules. We were playing Duffer’s Rules until the quantum shift. That puts us back under Gilligan rules, with Essex procedures. (Since there were no objections to that declaration.) Under this set we have not made it to NYC, as the rules in Section 1, Chapter 2, Paragraph 1, Point 6 EXPLICITLY state, “the end is in geographic proximity to the start”. Quantum shift rules may be able to override this, but let’s not start a protracted rules committee discussion. It would take away from the friendly house game we have going now. Unless you think we should.
Your move is invalid, as per Wayno 126918 decision (Post88). Geographic area restrained due to the “Quick” variation we are playing. (Major infraction, per ’56 finals, detailed in Wayno above.)
Cabin Tavern, Richmond Beach. Fritz might cringe.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 27, 2018 - 12:26pm PT
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Not the dreaded Manky Twitch. I haven't heard of that being used before a regular fliptwitch. Soupy Twist!
Pleebles often referenced little Jimmy Dortmunder's demise at Bleekham Glade to discourage such foppishness.
Teatro Zinanni
There seems to be one in Portland,too.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 27, 2018 - 12:38pm PT
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Wyoming Rock Man? Why do you think I might cringe at the thought of an 80 year old local "dive" that just changed hands, per a complaint from a one-time patron on Trip Advisor. Schist man, I live in the sticks in Idaho.
It makes me long for the "gud-ole" daze in 13 Coins, which was not a "dive."
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 12:52pm PT
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I CHALLENGE that Wyo.
El Malacon is in NYC
So apparently you broke the rule first!
Specifically Cosmic, which rule? Please cite 'Pleebles on Mornington' (1953 revision). I further note that, in reference to the 'Russian' comment, Bolokov's 'Soviet Rules Mornington Crescent Compendium', 1901 3rd Edition is considered unreliable as Vyacheslav Tereshchenko the translator was consuming upwards of 3 bottles of Vodka per day and totally bungled the vital middle section dealing with this exact topic.
Retractions are in order, in my opinion.
Sirens, Port Townsend
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 01:18pm PT
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And your move sir?
Note: For reference Ben, I know of a game still running that started in January, 2004. 'Quick' I suppose is a relative term.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 27, 2018 - 02:20pm PT
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Oh Fritzy. I was seeing if I could draw a foul out of you. And Presto! Hook line and sinker. -3 points off your tremolo tab. Violation of Rule #1, which has been lackadaisically enforced thus far. You MUST make a play on your turn, or substantially contribute to the ethics and/or rules committee. Step it up chap.
Cosmic, 1122 Post Ave, Seattle. Bing. That’s your issue. The rules are barely comprehensible using Google, let alone that red-headed stepchild Bing. Your challenge is overruled, but you played again before the judgement. And now once again, you step out of bounds. You must read Pleebles (53) and the Wayno decision 126918, Post 88.
Back to the PNW, per the RULES. You simply can not paradigm out of geography.
Ben. I’m a geologist. Quick covers the entirety of the Quaternary. Probably a good time to recalibrate your expectations.
Romio’s Pizza prior to pausing at the Paramount.
Time to grunge this up a bit. (You’ll note that move was reminiscent of the ’93 Algerian strategy.)
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 02:50pm PT
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Yes Wyo, you have been a bit 'laid back' was we like to say out here. I too have had tasks necessitated by a plethora of local conditions (and, needless to say, consequences!) and have been a trifle lackadaisical in my play. I will buff it up.
I note that notwithstanding your brilliant utilization of the Tub and Hammer Rule, an approach to Romio's by the back route would result in a disqualification unless, I say unless, deviation were to be employed. This of course means safety can only be achieved by nautical means. Of course, as you guessed
The Sloop Tavern, Shilshole
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 03:00pm PT
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Cosmic, good move but almost a bit late for that. The double oddly enough becomes a triple according to N. G. F. Ogden's epistle 'Doubles, Triples, Reverses, and MC Play' as this IS a Sunday. Lucky for you it isn't Friday.
Golden Gardens, the boat launch.
I recently saw a copy of 'Pleebles on Mornington' (1953) at Moe's Books, Berkeley. It looked mint. Really, any good used book shop should be able to help you.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 03:08pm PT
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Damnation!!! I'm still on New Zealand time! No excuses though, Edmonton et al are pretty clear on ths. This will dreadfully upset my strategy.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 27, 2018 - 04:20pm PT
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Wyoming Rock Man? I have yet to read an assertion in any set of rules that a player’s place name has to be high-lighted. I have some considerable background in the somewhat disreputable “Gilligan rules, with Essex procedures” you so cavalierly foisted upon this group of rubes.
I must proclaim myself a wronged innocent & there was no foul on my part, since I clearly named a new place in my post.
However, Cosmic has committed the worst foul possible by using a place name twice with his repeated naming of a Sea-Tac eatery. It makes it difficult for me even to participate in what has turned into a gutter-snipe version of this once fine game.
The Shame!
Speaking of shame:
Is Club Sinrock still open?
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 27, 2018 - 04:47pm PT
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Let's not get our knickers in a twist here folks, this is a friendly game. Until that time where a reckoning is declared all rules require forbearance.
A simple solution would require a maladjustment of edict 23 and that is so unnecessary this early in the game.
Fritz' inspiring play could result in a visit to
Muckleshoot Bingo hall.
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 27, 2018 - 04:51pm PT
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Are yous guys into a bag of Walla Walla Wowie?
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 27, 2018 - 04:54pm PT
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No Reilly, I've been huffing paint all day. I still think it is Sunday.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 05:31pm PT
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I think I've served my time. Barnstable & Wallopton would suggest three and this is more than. Easterly is the drive for my revitalized attack!
Snoqualmie Casino, and a lucky seven!
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 27, 2018 - 06:05pm PT
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Nice play Winem! B&W would be proud to see the path (aka the couch cushion flexed flip) executed in such a shocking manner. Having the south covered and now moving east, I’d caution the others to consider a northerly block post haste.
Personally I think lobbing far east is a resting move, to subvert rule 62, dealing with intentional delay.
Kind of the “whatevs” type of play I’ve come to expect from you. Or not.
Have to slow that roll and use the double back pause to catch our collective breath. Better stop at
Rhodies BBQ.
The W-W team is congealing. Fritz, we should consider letting bygones be bygones and join forces. I was in error and deeply regret my accusation.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 27, 2018 - 07:01pm PT
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Wyoming Rock Man! Re your kindly apology: Fritz, we should consider letting bygones be bygones and join forces. I was in error and deeply regret my accusation.
This is truly a moment that would have warmed old Pleeble’s gnarled heart. It's sad he suffered a seizure & died during that epic 1961 British-Russian match, which likely ended the threat of Kennedy & Khrushchev starting WWIII, when the Russians joined arms with the Brits in mourning Pleeble's untimely demise.
The world suddenly seemed worth saving from nuclear warfare. The match was declared a draw & a huge celebration of international brotherhood saved the day for mankind.
My apology for my dastardly attack on your chosen set of rules, & your sincere apology is of course accepted. I have a warm-spot in my head for Geologists.
I can only further add: Ivar's at Sea-Tac.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 07:39pm PT
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So. Wyo and Fritz, soon to be known as 'The Writz Brothers'. Damn your partnered hides! Still, are you aware that 'Zkarznies' Imperative' implies an automatic double, nulling ALL automatic gambits unless a quorum has been obtained AND Parallax Inversions are not active? Good God men, think about this!! The consequences!
Automatic doubling at this point? Where will the Astrolabatic Excesses go? Right up your alley is the most likely avenue. And with good reason!
Toby's Tavern, Whidbey Island. Keeping the west clear.
Ha!
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 08:08pm PT
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May I ask justification, Cosmic, for the sudden swerve toward raw fish? Is it Plimton's Debacle, Thompson's Avant Garde, or something more sinister such as the Egyptian attempt to overthrow Douglas vs Malstrom in 1907? As you are well aware, none of these amateurish attempts succeeded (though the Egyptians were too close, in my humble opinion).
To the north then, The Spot Too. Watch out for female pool hustlers.
Unless I'm mistaken, that clears both the west AND the north. Despair my friends, despair!
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 27, 2018 - 08:23pm PT
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Cosmic! Re your pick of Willow Creek in Boise. I commend your gud taste, it is a favorite spot for Heidi & me.
Unfortunately, I must invoke Splatski's ploy, since when we last tried to eat there on New Years Day this year, they were closed, which of course invalidates your pick.
However, you do not lose a play, you just need to pick another destination.
I haven't been to a Seattle Strip club for about 25 years, but I still have fond memories of Deja Vue at Sea-Tac.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 08:46pm PT
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Cosmic, if the rules don't allow it they proscribe it, hence the need to clearly enunciate the justification. I agree that Plimton's Debacle is some justification, but seriously, a FULL justification? I think not. I am aware that you are a newbie to this game but still, one must grow with the passing. And I pass us on (defending the south now, as you are fully aware) to
The Yardarm Pub, Des Moines. Not Iowa.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 27, 2018 - 09:00pm PT
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Yes, but we're more concerned with where we're going, not where you're going, if you catch my drift. Bon voyage.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 27, 2018 - 09:41pm PT
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Sadly, just like Chess & Bull-fighting, not everyone who is drawn to this game can appreciate the arcane rules, the convoluted history, the risk, & the rich, but depraved cultures they pretend to represent.
Chateau St. Michelle Tasting Room.
By the way winemaker, you did not name a place in your last post. I believe you have lost another turn.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 27, 2018 - 11:12pm PT
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Winers can call exemptions from restrictions, implied or denied. Even Pleebles hesitatingly demurred. I heartily engage the eastward inclinations and the wine. Gotta love the wine.
Barolo's Restaurant in The City.
I actually prefer a Barbaresco.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 28, 2018 - 08:57am PT
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This talk of sushi is brilliant!
I’m invoking Slickity and catching the ferry to Umami in Bremerton.
I figure the closer to the ocean, the better the sushi. Nawmean.
Slickity is clearly outlined in the obscure historic collection of JW Bearing that was released to the public last week. A 25,000 page tome of 19th century matches. Of course with the 1907 texts being the earliest certified for international play, there will be doubters to the authenticity and provenance to the Bearing texts. Insiders are saying it is likely the Bearing Protocol will be in full effect for the fall finals. I say we get used to it like the metric system. This is uncharted territory gents.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2018 - 09:19am PT
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Today is actually Sunday, I believe. My exclusion yesterday was warranted, I confess, and I hope to redeem myself in play later this afternoon after a good conditioning hike; get the brain cells oxygenated, don't you know.
I wish Cosmic a happy voyage and am sorry he took himself out of the game, especially as the news re the JW Bearing papers has just arrived. Still, I wonder if they are authentic? Didn't the same sort of announcement occur JUST prior to the mid-game of the 1949 Cuban Championship and didn't that announcement cause the Revision (during play!)? Having said that,
Fultano's Pizza, Cannon Beach
I do remind lurkers that admission to the Game is allowed at any time, per Graves' Edict.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 28, 2018 - 09:31am PT
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OREGON?? You moved us south to Oregon, after I laid it on the line to block a move to Idaho?
I'm starting north again, to the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria!
(Nice view too.)
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2018 - 09:44am PT
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Well 'Writz' SOMEONE has to make some rational moves for a change. God knows the Writz Brothers can't seem to get their head out of their arse. I've been feeling you out for a while and think I understand your (poor) mode of play. It's TIME for the blinders to be pulled from you disbelieving eyes and show you how The Game really should and can be played.
Cosmic had some good basic instincts in his play, as did Ben, though both seem to be frightened of real play. Ben jumped in and got Nag's Head open, although Barnam's Analysis soon showed the error of his ways re rule interpretation. If Ben had solidified that Nag's Head opening we might have been, to coin a phrase, 'toast'.
So, Writz Brothers, the Game IS afoot! Double Scrumbo to
Henry's 12th Street, Portland.
Yes, I am enforcing the southern route. Do you worst (which is probably your best, if you catch my drift). That's all she wrote and she was writ by Wino. Ha ha ha ha ha.
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 28, 2018 - 10:54am PT
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I still say it is Sunday. The paint finally wore off and I'm ready to go. The house is almost ready to sell and I can go live in the sticks. Ted Nugent donated a new police canine to the Ferry County Sheriff. What a guy.
From Henry's in Portland to Henry's in Seattle and then Henry's in Denver.
The triple ripple. Made famous by Oprah. I will gladly accept the penalty of intolerance.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 28, 2018 - 11:17am PT
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Oprah’s triple ripple was deemed not only illegal, but also blatantly provocative by the ’93 Willington Commission. It effectively ended her career and got her black listed from future events. Think of how famous she’d have been in the long run had she not pulled that attention seeking stunt. Wonder what she’s up to these days.
You’re probably a surfer. Typical.
The consequence to the ripple is the lateral pulling of the fence on the opposite side. The increased strain has effectively put the whole of the south and west defenses into extreme tension.
Boom.
Downriggers, PA. Not Pennsylvania.
Now yer fooked and the gameboard is wide open again.
Shaka laka boom.
No penalty needed, although warranted, this shot across the bow should be enough.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2018 - 03:07pm PT
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Hmmmmm. I thought I could get a reaction with my previous observations as to play, buy everyone seems to be more subtle than I anticipated and didn't throw the pram out with the bathwater, so to speak.. Perhaps I should be a bit more careful. North seems the vulnerable area now so, as Goldfinch admonishes, 'Go north young man'. And so I shall, for reasons I will not elucidate at this time.
Koot's. Anchorage
Whilst hiking today I had time to cogitate on a previous comment I made referencing the 1949 Cuban Championships, when Canada beat Cuba in three overs. Rumor has it that one of the advisors to the Cuban team was in fact Fidel Castro. It's reported he was furious and humiliated by the defeat. Some say Castro was convinced the Canadians had secret help from the American Mafia, although this has not been proven. Castro, so it is said, was so angry he determined to kick the Mafia out of Cuba as revenge for the defeat; thus began the movement against Batista that eventually became the Cuban Revolution. Castro did, of course, succeed in overthrowing Batista and much credit has been given to the tactical and strategic skills he acquired playing Mornington. The chain of events begun by the loss of the MC tournament to Canada eventually led to the Cuban missile crisis and almost to the destruction of civilization!
I trust these small asides do not offend. Play carefully.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 28, 2018 - 04:31pm PT
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Winemaker! It is good to see you are now apparently feeling better.
However, your remarks directed toward Wyoming Rock Man & me this morning were uncalled for:
Well 'Writz' SOMEONE has to make some rational moves for a change. God knows the Writz Brothers can't seem to get their head out of their arse. I've been feeling you out for a while and think I understand your (poor) mode of play
My good man, you must have had a rough day yesterday to act so towards your fellow players. I hardly need remind you, that Pleebles, in the foreword to his classic “Pleebles on Mornington,” has this to say:
“Mornington is a game for gentlemen, and perhaps at some future time, Gentlewomen. Players should conduct themselves as gentlemen, when remarking on the course of play. That said, comments on other player's style, or lack of it, do contribute to the fun of the game. I strongly suggest players refrain from any disparaging remarks about other players on the Sabbath & The Queen’s Birthday.“
North to Alaska eh? I think you are hiding something. Of course, the Bellingham Cruise Terminal might be the hidden link?
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2018 - 04:57pm PT
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Admonishment justified and understood. I conducted myself foolishly in an effort to arouse the opposition to make foolish errors, but I admit I am the one at fault. I retract and regret all disparaging remarks I made and will not repeat the error.
As you so aptly quote Peebles
Players should conduct themselves as gentlemen, when remarking on the course of play I feel shame for my actions. I will accept any penalty deemed suitable by you and/or others I have so shamelessly disparaged.
I think you see my intent, but I shall not be thwarted. North, south, east, west; I call quads and a jump per Jepperson, Stanley, and Barns et al. Redemption!
Close. Garrick's Head Pub, Victoria B.C.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2018 - 07:28pm PT
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The pleasure, my dear Cosmic, is not in the end, but in the process, as is the game of life.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 28, 2018 - 08:51pm PT
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Winemaker! Apologies are accepted & dear old Pleebles did not proscribe penalties for ungentlemanly behavior, since such behavior would not occur among gentlemen.
I'm thinking of my dear college-years girlfriend, who lived on Lummi Island, north of Bellingham. I do not recall an eatery or bar on that charming island in the 1970's, but now things have gone upscale with the THE WILLOWS INN. I'm hoping Peggy is doing well, since she was a sweet & kind lover.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 29, 2018 - 07:18am PT
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Wine. Again a surprising move. Not in the, “Wow, that was amazing!” way, rather in the “Wow, what is he thinking?” way. Quads and a jump could have been a real death knell to the Writz consortium, but alas your partner failed to close the deal with the alleyoop cloture. Makes me question whether you really understand what happened with Jepperson, Stanley, and Barns et al.
I swear you “players” are driving me to drink.
Island Hoppin’ Brewery.
(Yes, that was the Quank’s Quandary move from the ’32 Worlds. The end is likely near gents.)
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2018 - 08:24am PT
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If I'm understanding Mellov's classic 1927 interpretation of the rules correctly I thwarted all counter-rotatory moves and prevented your 'sheep shank', leaving you pretty well up the scupper. Yes, yes, Quank’s Quandary ’32 would seem to imply, but you have failed to realize the last four moves are explicit Rondolo. And you speak of poor play?
Having ingested a good breakfast and several coffees, I feel ready to play. In reference to Fritz' move to the Willows Inn (.....since she was a sweet & kind lover....) I must say that reminded me of a passage from Pleebles' 'Annotations' where he seems to be reflecting on past lovers :
What is thy mouth to me?
A cup of sorrowful incense,
A tree of keen leaves,
An eager high ship,
A quiver of superb arrows.
Though this is also attributed to e.e. cummings, I suspect plagiarism on mr. cummings' part. My point being Fritz' move was superb and totally unexpected.
Union Station, Portland
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 29, 2018 - 09:44am PT
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I detect a Verm Cluster. According to Pleebles, Fotheringay's rule revision may be in order. Since Nixon claimed arbitration in his failed cluster defense, I need to reference the archives recently stored in
The Nixon Library in Whittier,CA.
This might take a while,be back tonight...
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 29, 2018 - 10:05am PT
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I’m reminded of the quote from the Final Proceedings of the Garmish Inquiry in 1984. The match up between Naughton-Houser vs. Reger-Tweed in the quarterfinals of the World Championship, featured a Verm cluster by N-H. R-T countered with a darted shot far to the east. As Garmish stated in the majority opinion, “You people. How many times must I tell you? You may play on zat side of ze hill *or* on zat side of ze hill, but stay out of ze meedle here!”
Modern history people, your adherence to Original Ancient Rules is making you sitting ducks. Pleebles, bless his heart, is pretty simplistic in these days of cutting edge play.
Great Alaskan Bush Company to get the book learnin’ out of the system. A large leap North thanks to the two-stepped strank to the south from the Winenwayno congress. Newton Chapter Three.
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FRUMY
Trad climber
Bishop,CA
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Jan 29, 2018 - 10:57am PT
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Little steps, that's all you have.
Inuvik
It's all downhill from there.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 29, 2018 - 11:11am PT
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FRumy enters the fray. Unfortunately with 3 way invalid play.
Whilst Grave’s Edict allows lurkers to join, it must be between doubles or on the westerly side of a triple. So, there’s one.
Two, international juncturing is only allowed after 2 schteels and there has only been one. (See McIntyre, 1975)
And finally, there is almost zero precedence for on-land land locking. A bold play would require more specificity.
Morse and Morse (87 Champions) has the team returning to the previous post, pending lap dancing.
Or a valid move.
Welcome to the game Frumy, we’ll work with you.
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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Jan 29, 2018 - 11:18am PT
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Is there a Virginia and Stewart involved?
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2018 - 11:21am PT
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As I recall, after move 121 there is no requirement for reciprocity or, as you so falsely surmise Wyo
it must be between doubles or on the westerly side of a triple
In fact, FRUMY IS entitled to move with, as you suggest, slightly more specificity. To avoid confusion with the western components I suggest
PINTS Brewing Company, Portland
Thus incorporating a southwest vector.
On a personal note, I may be heading to Seattle this coming weekend. Are any of you available/interested to visiting several of the sites mentioned here? senormucho at gmail dot com is my throwaway address; the pm function here is erratic at best.
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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Jan 29, 2018 - 11:40am PT
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Chiang Mai night Bazaar just a stones throw from Thai Boxing and ......
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Jan 29, 2018 - 11:46am PT
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Erratic at best? I would suggest non-existent. I will be around, probably watching the game on Sunday. I may be hanging out with some fellow Supertopo members. I don't have access to my regular email right now so I will send you something from my wife's account tonight. This could be fun.
To further the play I will go south again, shunning the Frumious Bandersnatch at
The Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz. And no, I don't surf. Tried it once and just swallowed a bunch of seawater and had the runs.
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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Jan 29, 2018 - 12:20pm PT
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Up there where you live the encryptions/language takes a whole new meaning compared to down here and you will never find one but one in a blue moon that knows what 80/20 means. Just a walk about to the East?
Is there a bottle in front of me if one wins or a frontal bottle me.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 29, 2018 - 12:33pm PT
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I smell a hustler in here. This ‘lostinshanghai’ character opens with a ridiculous query, followed by a bold easterly (didn’t stick BTW) and now posits a math theorem and no backing play. I call Balderdash (backing it up with the ’68 Antwerp Declaration regarding blittlyblong.)
Cerulean Skies Winery-Portland
Get Fritz a glass of craft in preparation for his backing move.
Make a play shanghai, and not those spicy Thai noodles.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jan 29, 2018 - 12:52pm PT
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With the first Super Blue Blood Moon since 1866 now in the mix, a spot to watch it occur in the western sky becomes important.
Where else but Depot Bay State Park Oregon would be a finer place to witness such a phenomenon?
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Jan 29, 2018 - 01:12pm PT
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Fritz! Fritz my man! Two days early?! We’d have had them by the scroti, had you delayed the play until after the FlipFloti occurred. At this pace, it was just a matter of hours. I’ll get us to Tillamook Cheese to get a good pairing for our 2012 Tempranillo. Hopefully we can mount a proper defense. Wineywayn is on our tails.
Probably ought to wait for the transfer. or at least let them think that's the plan.
Wink wink
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2018 - 01:38pm PT
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Tillamook Cheese indeed Wyo. Has it occurred to you that the reason I started this Game when I did, as well as used the Gilligan Rules, Duffer mode, were all driven by my knowledge of the Blue Moon? Is it coincidence that the last Blue Moon of such magnitude occurred in 1866, EXACTLY 152 years ago? Is it coincidence that the sum of the digits of 152 = 8, and that 8 = 2² X 2? No, simply careful planning on my part and a careful reading of Noxion's 'Vertibulations'. The trap is ready to spring, you have no more options!
The Blue Moon, Seattle
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Winemaker, email sent. Did you get it?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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So, apparently this ‘game’ is a redux of Groundhog Day. SWEET!
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 1, 2018 - 09:24am PT
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Hey Wayno, did, thanks. Plans have changed, I'll email later. Problems caused by the Blue Moon interference and the pretty much implosion re winemakers here in the Mighty Yakima Valley. Haven't had time to plan many moves after the Moon debacle and retreat, but, as Fudd's First Law of Opposition states 'If you push it hard it WILL fall over'. And Reilly, stop lurking and play, man. Retreat to
Stonehenge, Zillah
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Wayno
Big Wall climber
Seattle, WA
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Fair enough. It sounded good on paper. My situation here is unpredictable at best. I'm coming to the end of a long transition period and I just want it over. I want to be at my new home, do some work around the house and then walk down to town and have a beer with the local folks at
Republic Brewery
I am still in Seattle where I have had a good run but I no longer want to be here for several reasons. This thread reminds me that there are some good things about living in or near a big city but I'm really quite done here.
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Cleo's Bath.
But I forgot to pay my annual dues. Request for waiver due to lack of actual play over, well, my lifetime.
Are we still playing for British pounds or American dollars? Presumably we're keeping it interesting.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 1, 2018 - 12:26pm PT
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Munge, Munge, Munge..... We play for the thrill of the chase, the sport, the intellectual agitation, and the occasional beer, but not money. Simply follow the rules and play fairly and you'll not dishonor yourself. Having said that, we need specificity man, specificity, so we can judge the direction and the consequences. I think it's reset time, per Hogan's Limpet:
Eastlake Zoo
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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superb closing move on that gambit!
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Sigh.
I'm on a SW desert sabatical.
Butt first a final move.
A Snake River Super, Blue,
setting, Blood Moon, with windmill.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 27, 2018 - 12:02pm PT
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Ah Fritz, you old curmudgeon you! I can't believe we haven't gotten there yet. I've tried to help you novices ..... but you just won't follow Nerderland's sage advice, so one last attempt....
On the basis that the Blue Moon is past AND the north is no longer protected per Adamsen, I suggest a quick Mondusky Reverse, apply a double and then, yes, it's so obvious I won't insult your intelligence, hence
The Pike Brewing Company and a rounder!
Your play gentlemen and ladies, to the finish! I believe I have you all now!
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Feb 27, 2018 - 01:25pm PT
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Winemaker! I sigh for you old boy, since it strongly appears you have forgotten one of the primary rules of Mornington Crescent.
Pleebles, in his classic “Pleebles on Mornington,” clearly states:
Should a lapse in play, not called for by the initiator of a game, last for more than 10 days, the game shall be considered over, terminated, & ended & considered a draw.
I called for a sabatical for myself back on Feb 1, but you, Winemaker, did not offer to stop the game & never played again until today.
Sorry, but it's clearly over, under the rules that matter.
Of course, since more than three weeks have gone by since the last legal play in this game, it is of course perfectly alright to start a new game.
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RURP_Belay
Big Wall climber
Bitter end of a bad anchor
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Feb 27, 2018 - 02:08pm PT
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Dantes: Dollar pitcher night.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 27, 2018 - 10:26pm PT
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Should a lapse in play, not called for by the initiator of a game, last for more than 10 days, the game shall be considered over, terminated, & ended & considered a draw.
Yes, yes, true except that Rule 34.6, Sub section B states that "Le roi est mort, longue vie au roi" and, as the King has in fact NOT died, the lapsed time rule is invalid in this instance. Please refer to Kronsky's in 'The Game, action ou vérité'. Still, there is some foul work afoot and I intend to mitigate it.
Hilltop Tavern, Port Townsend.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Feb 27, 2018 - 10:35pm PT
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Winemaker? Per your posting of arcane rules, unknown to me, that I can not find on the internet:
Yes, yes, true except that Rule 34.6, Sub section B states that "Le roi est mort, longue vie au roi" and, as the King has in fact NOT died, the lapsed time rule is invalid in this instance. Please refer to Kronsky's in 'The Game, action ou vérité'. Still, there is some foul work afoot and I intend to mitigate it.
All I can retort is: Mount Bachelor.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 28, 2018 - 11:20am PT
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So Tami, looks like Blaine to me; a powerful move, I must say - heading for the Canadian North are we?. I'm going with the chicken flow and propound an extension to nudge the game further, although I do have my doubts. It may be too early but the south seems shut.
Uli's Restaurant
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Apr 16, 2019 - 03:38pm PT
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Binning the Peebles and switching to Crawford ’64 precedent. Double bumping to the ether a la Kinstone rule #29. It’s pretty much over now gents.
Chihuly Garden
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 16, 2019 - 04:13pm PT
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So Wyo, lurking out in the woods or something are you? Fortunately the hiatus has cleared the cobwebs from by feeble brain case and allowed me to formulate a plan. A devious and tricky plan based on, as will soon be obvious, the Hesse Inversion, or as the Germans say "Was ist los Cowboy?"
Port Townsend Ferry at midnight!
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 16, 2019 - 07:45pm PT
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Gentlemen! And I use that word with reservations.
The previous game has clearly ended, per the rules I quoted upthread.
Pleebles, in his classic “Pleebles on Mornington,” states
Should a lapse in play, not called for by the initiator of a game, last for more than 10 days, the game shall be considered over, terminated, & ended & considered a draw.
It's a draw & all contestants have an honorable finish!
With the new ST, it's obviously time for a new round of Mornington Crescent!
I'll start. Standard Gilligan monitoring, then Duffer's rules apply after the third move, and I call no diagonals. However, we are now playing Johnson's revised 2017 internet digital rules, & a photo you took must be submitted with your entry.
U of W Red Square/Drumheller Fountain view
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Apr 16, 2019 - 08:16pm PT
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Port Townsend Ferry at midnight!
No. No, no, and no.
The rules -- all versions -- clearly state that: "Disguised movement toward Powell River is ungentlemanly, and must always be considered poor play."
Port Townsend Ferry, my ass. You are clearly positioning yourself for a short move to Port Angeles, and thence to Victoria. The only purpose of which is...
Well, I'll not glorify the remaining details of your cheap ploy by laying them out here, but there is no doubt that, should you be left to accomplish it unchallenged, you would end up upon my doorstep...
...hmmmmm...
Perhaps it is I who am being ungentlemanly. Or at least presumptuous.
How much wine were you intending to bring?
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Flip Flop
climber
Earth Planet, Universe
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Apr 17, 2019 - 07:34am PT
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Port Townsend School of Woodworking Room 315 Powerhouse
Dilettante's Wedge with the Broham's Aquariac Melange Trifecta variant.
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FRUMY
Trad climber
Bishop,CA
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Apr 17, 2019 - 08:26am PT
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Wine to a beer joint, I say NO. You will find me on my to San Jose or Hains. I need help here as I am a little confused by rule 6a - 7d, which way to turn after move 3.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 17, 2019 - 08:43am PT
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...I started this Game when I did, as well as used the Gilligan Rules, Duffer mode...
Fritz, you quote Pleebles, which is good and well, but you ignore the Prague decision of 1907 where it was made clear, and I quote "While Pleebles is an authoritative analyst he neglects to consider a game started under Gilligan Rules may, at the behest of the originator, remain in suspension for extended periods as long as no player invokes time limits".
No such invocation took place. Let's continue play.
Ghost found me out, other moves were made that totally bollixed my ingenious plan, so I must as FRUMY sees, go totally wino. Two Mountain Winery, Zillah.
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lostinshanghai
Social climber
someplace
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Apr 23, 2019 - 11:21am PT
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Does it have anything to do with coffee.
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Fritz
Social climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Apr 23, 2019 - 11:22am PT
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I resign.
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WyoRockMan
climber
Grizzlyville, WY
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Apr 23, 2019 - 11:53am PT
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I resign.
Laughable. Particularly when you consider Adam’s ’64 addendum which requires a fee of 12 Triganic Pu or at least the old equivalent in Flainian Pobble beads to offset the inconvenience. Fritz my man, you’re in for the long haul. To ease your indecision, and decidedly weak play, and to prevent any stumbling from the previous winery, Paradisos del Sol. Walkable to ponder your decision. Utter bankruptsy or continuation of juiced produce.
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 24, 2019 - 11:52am PT
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Ah, of course, Adam's '64!!! Nicely recalled Wyo, but Paradisos del Sol, the home of the Wine Nazi?
Hop Nation.
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