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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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