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SteveGeorge

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United Kingdom125 Posts

Posted - 04/23/2008 : 14:23:10

Forget the Song Title Game, there's only one word game worth aspiring to. As many on the otherside of the pond may be unfamiliar with the more advanced variations, I suggest following thesimplified version.

Stovold’s Defence is still allowable during Forward Triangulation, but Back Doubling may only beattempted after a Northern Approach.Here goes:

OXFORD CIRCUS

Steve

'I feel fine ... I think I'll go for a walk'

Dr. Jug

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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 15:10:09

I invoke Collins's Diagonal.Island Garden.

www.myspace.com/jugbandmanwww.jugbandhangout.com"...mmm, it's hard to beat..."

JSabastian147

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United States2891 Posts

Posted - 04/23/2008 : 18:15:09

oh man, yall lost me.

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One word frees us from all the weights and pains of life.That word is love.

"With the proper attitude, the whole world becomes a toybox."- Mike Gregory

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tripey

Rollin' Forward


Posted - 04/24/2008 : 04:20:04

I beg to differ, I think you meant to say Archway surely?

Dr. Jug

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Posted - 04/24/2008 : 04:21:53

Sorry, I'm a little rusty.Archway it is. I don't suppose that makes your next move any easier though.


country frank

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Posted - 04/24/2008 : 04:52:43

I have listened to this show for years and NEVER understood the rules....

Is that supposed to be the point here gentlemen?, ARE there actually any rules?, if so can someoneexplain them to a layman?

Regards from London.

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Edited by - country frank on 04/24/2008 04:53:20

Ian_banjo

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Posted - 04/24/2008 : 05:27:11

NF Stovold wrote the definitive text book of rules, called "Mornington Crescent: Rules and Origins".However, as the game developed, the rules inevitably evolved into the new set, which were called"SouthEast (no doubles, no shuffles, no Nid)" this included the important Prime Move Triangulationsthat could then be made only within a lateral orbit. However, even this later set has beensuperseded as additional ploys and variations were developed, such as the Hammersmith Jink, theArgyle Street parabola, Hooper's Mainline variation and of course Thornton's unforgettable 3rdamendment, plus many more.

I believe a SatNav variant has been played recently, which naturally has to take account ofMontecute’s Secondary Station Ruling.

Anyway, let's play:

Dr Jug moved to Island Gardens (by invoking Collins's Diagonal, which of course is only allowedwhen your passage is blocked).So I will counter with CANADA WATER

Ian Quayle

Ian_banjo

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Posted - 04/24/2008 : 06:05:34

Ah, I just realised that Dr Jug changed his move to Archway, which of course makes a hugedifference. In which case, I will have to go for CAMDEN TOWN.

Ian Quayle

country frank

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Posted - 04/24/2008 : 08:11:22

Ian.......er....thanks.....

If you're at Camden Town does that mean i can go straight to Mornington Crescent?

Regards from London.

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Edited by - country frank on 04/24/2008 08:13:56

tripey

Rollin' Forward


Posted - 04/24/2008 : 08:22:50

Under the Stavold defence, no, although it would appear obvious. You could employ the Catflapmanoevre which would take you to Green Park

Edited by - tripey on 04/24/2008 08:25:26

Dr. Jug

Average Member


Posted - 04/24/2008 : 08:43:19

Approaching Green Park from that quarter would be naive. You'd be walking right into a StovoldQuandary, which is akin to a four-move checkmate in chess. The Catflap is a useful wrinkle, butdon't be tempted to use it freely.


tripey

Rollin' Forward

United Kingdom

Posted - 04/24/2008 : 08:52:35

Of course, Dr, why didn't I see it.?...AHA!...Bond Street


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SteveGeorge

Average Member


Posted - 04/24/2008 : 08:55:28

Tripey, are you employing the Catflap or just discussing tactics?

If the last legitimate move was Camden Town, then It like to play WOODSIDE PARK.(unless we're in Green Park of course)

Steve


tripey

Rollin' Forward


Posted - 04/24/2008 : 09:06:28

Sorry I was meandering, the Catflap is irresistable but I lack the experience to deploy it fully.

ok, Woodside Park.

I play Friern Barnet

SteveGeorge

Average Member


Posted - 04/24/2008 : 09:11:24

Nice move!OK lets open this up for the novices - FINCHLEY CENTRAL

Steve


Dr. Jug

Average Member


Posted - 04/24/2008 : 09:34:02

That's a generous move, Steve. We should see some nice open play now.


tripey

Rollin' Forward


Posted - 04/24/2008 : 10:25:20

What a wealth of possibilities.

Barbican

banjobloke

Forum Newbie


Posted - 04/24/2008 : 10:55:28

I always seem to be in nid!

Ian

PS I wonder if Samantha plays the banjo?

Teejay1

Average Member


Posted - 04/24/2008 : 15:04:29

Are we playing the Tudor Court Rules ?

Anyway if we are then can I play St Pauls. I'm a new player so not sure if this is allowed. If themore experienced players could advise that would be great,

Edited by - Teejay1 on 04/24/2008 15:20:25

John HenryWright

Posted - 04/24/2008 : 22:41:36


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quote:

Originally posted by Teejay1

Are we playing the Tudor Court Rules ?

Anyway if we are then can I play St Pauls. I'm a new player so not sure if this is allowed. If the moreexperienced players could advise that would be great,

Hello Boys,Let's make this a good one

I would have preferred Finchley but since St. Pauls has been played ...... I'm tempted to invokeBraunshwein's Postulation ( you remember how that upset the French contingency recently ). That, anda bit of minor scumbling would suggest .... MANSION HOUSE.

I inherited a Gibson and a Rembrandt.Unfortunately Gibson couldn't paint and Rembrandt made lousy banjos.

Regards,John Henry WrightWashington, Englandwww.xclent.freeuk.com

tripey

Rollin' Forward


Posted - 04/25/2008 : 00:53:25

As you know, the Brauschweins still rankles, however you may be allowed to get away with it.

from Mansion House it could only be...

Leicester Square

Teejay1

Average Member


Posted - 04/25/2008 : 02:11:46

The quick easy and obvious answer is Russel Square

tripey

Rollin' Forward


Posted - 04/25/2008 : 04:55:23

Be careful Teejay, you must cover your rear. As Ian pointed out, a blocked passage could only becleared with a Collins Diagonal and en passant moves must be exercised with extreme caution.

I speak from experience, you understand

Ian_banjo

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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 05:49:47

Well, I'm very happy with Teejay's Russell Square move. (Although Teejay misspelled the wordRussell, I won't invoke Mandrake's prerogative on this occasion, as it would simply funnel thegame.)

However, Teejay's move is quite a bold one, in such an open game and it reminds me of the earlystages of that memorable match between Warren Shockley (USA) and our own dear Hugh Jampton(who, sadly, died a couple of years ago). The game went on non-stop for five days until bothplayers were totally exhausted when Shockley, having mated and docked several times, fell for aclassic en passant catflap manoeuvre from Jampton and the game ended very quickly from thenon, winning Jampton the 1999 Armitage Shanks Memorial Bowl.

Incidentally, Shockley was the only American player I've met, as the game seems to be as popularin the US as dwile flonking or even, if I may say so, cricket. A friend of mine told me that therewas an American version which he said was called Sesame Street, but when I investigated this, Ifound it to be a somewhat different activity.

Anyway, I guess it is my turn now, so in an effort to keep the game as open as possible, I'm goingto TURNHAM GREEN, which, I don't need to remind experienced players, gives me the three movesubsidy.

Ian Quayle

Teejay1 Posted - 04/25/2008 : 10:25:55

Who's turn is it ?


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Dr. Jug

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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 10:34:33

Under Tudor Court regulations, it's anyone's move if they can do so without "doing aBrauschwein's".


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CurtissWhite

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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 10:36:17

This thread is definately for the "Englander's", not even the "Irisher's" (I got that from Earnest T.Bass). I'm gonna leave it alone.

Earl's the man!!!Frailin's 999th friend!

Teejay1

Average Member


Posted - 04/25/2008 : 12:49:38

Using the Northern approach, I would like to play DOLLIS HILL.

tripey

Rollin' Forward


Posted - 04/25/2008 : 13:15:12

Ah yes, Dollis Hill, classic slingback. I applaud you Teejay, and counter with OVAL , naturally.

Anyone know what happened to Shockley after that classic season?

Dr. Jug

Average Member


Posted - 04/25/2008 : 13:47:37

Holborn.


Teejay1

Average Member


Posted - 04/25/2008 : 14:28:47

To keep this as simple as possible can I suggest we suspend Rule 2 and Prime Move Triangulationscould be made only within a lateral orbit. That being said BANK


John HenryWright

Forum Regular


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 00:39:31

[quote]Originally posted by CurtissWhite

This thread is definately for the "Englander's", not even the "Irisher's" (I got that from Earnest T.Bass). I'm gonna leave it alone.

Hello Boys,Curtiss, old son, no need to feel left out.MC has an international following and anyone who has a basic understanding of the 'rules' can joinin with a web based game. The most famous participant I can think of ( off the top of my head )must be Nelson Mandela who played an unusual 'Seth Efrikan' version while in jail with the rest ofthem there. It's said he was about to play the winning move on the day he was released. Just playa simple game using laterals, linears and basic triangulations and, maybe, some odd PercyThrowers or Dick Turpins to spice things up. Remember .... when in central areas to invoke someof the recent additions eg. The' Red Ken versus the People ruling of 1999' and the 'LivingstoneIntegrated Transport Rules of c2002' and when out on a limb stay clear of Heathrow where theTerminal 5 ruling ( 2008 ) will cause a massive delay to the game especially if you chose to carryluggage in the hope of gaining an advantage over the other players ( eg.the East Anglian Situation).


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So back to the game.... I'll take you through my move.TeeJay last played BANK which was a good move for the rest of us because of the possibilities itopens up with just a lateral or two and the inevitable escalation while still at BANK.

So ..... are you watching? ...... my move ---->A simple escalation to MONUMENT

Though I shouldn't divulge my strategy I'm aiming for a Victoria Line Bonus at this stage ..... justmentioning it to help the lurkers such as Curtiss.

Maybe, after a while, we could arrange an international tournament say ..... the UK versus theRest of the Planet?



bjango53

Forum Fixture


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 01:18:42

Don't know why but I have an overwhelming urge to play my travelcard-Angel

Brian

I'm a true Zen banjo playerI play Nothing really well.

Teejay1

Average Member


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 01:41:19

I've just read in the BBC news this morning that Humph has died aged 86

So this game is now a memorial game in memory of the great compare of ISIHAC.

Now for my move:Lets attempt to seperate the men from the boys and the girls from the women.

I'm going to opt for the not often used Ruston's gambit and employ Rule 4a Subsection 2 of themuch celebrated Lyttelton Manoeuvre. Please check your documentation this is allowed under theGardengate Exposé of 1972, (no challange, no nids and no reversals). Which most of you playersshould know allows me to not only cover the back angle but to alleviate the pressure on thecylindrical orbit from the Dollis Hill loop. Which Tripey expertly avoided the trap that I had set withthe Dollis Hill move. Using these rules does allow the expert players among you to identify a win inapproximately 5 moves provided the Dingle Arm does not obstruct

Anyhow, I digress my move would have been SHOREDITCH but since it took so long to explain therules for my move Bjango countered with travelcard and moved to ANGEL.

Now that impacts severly on the scope of my rulings and does not allow the expert player to winthe game in 5 moves. Those who can interpret my perusals can probably identify the fact that I'mtrying to make it to Paddington so I can involve the larger European community.

That travelcard really rangles, drat, lets think outside the box here and get some eyes on glassand move to ELEPHANT AND CASTLE.

Ian_banjo

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Posted - 04/26/2008 : 02:20:58

I agree that this should be the Humph memorial game, Teejay. What a great man he was, even inhis final few shows, when the lovely Samantha, his right hand lady, to keep him stimulated inorder to maintain his concentration especially during adjudication of many long rounds of this greatgame. Of course he was a brilliant jazz trumpeter too and I can remember listening to "Bad PennyBlues" when I was only seven or eight years old.

Anyway, back to the game;

Teejay, I need a ruling from you, please, as you have reset the framework of the game. Due tobjango's last move, I am now in Nid. But you have now invoked the '72 Gardengate Exposé, whichamongst other refinements, includes no Nids. But I was already in Nid at that point. I don't want torevoke as that would put me even further back and also add unnecessary quasi-dependentimaginary variables to the game's wormspace . I don't think I can scumble my way out of Nid atthis point either. If my Nid could be rescinded, perhaps by adopting the Davenport convention -BUT ONLY UP TO THE POINT WHERE MY PASSAGE IS CLEAR AGAIN, then I think I can scumblemyself into a reasonable position that does not treat other players unfairly.

What do you think?

Ian Quayle


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bjango53

Forum Fixture


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 02:42:00

In the words of the great Dr Stanley Unwin "Deep Joy"

Brian


SteveGeorge

Average Member


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 03:10:31

It is sad news to hear about the loss of Humph, he will be sorely missed.

I understand that Samantha was a keen fan and player of Trad jazz 4 string banjo. Unfortunately,one of her tuning pegs broke recently, but a kind old gentleman friend says that he has some sparebanjo parts his in attic, accessible by a rickety stepladder. However, he says that if she will helphim get it up then he will quite happily give her one for a tenor.

My move is LONDON BRIDGE.

Steve


John HenryWright

Forum Regular


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 03:15:01


Teejay, I need a ruling from you, please, as you have reset the framework of the game. Due tobjango's last move, I am now in Nid. But you have now invoked the '72 Gardengate Exposé, whichamongst other refinements, includes no Nids. But I was already in Nid at that point. I don't want torevoke as that would put me even further back and also add unnecessary quasi-dependentimaginary variables to the game's wormspace . I don't think I can scumble my way out of Nid atthis point either. If my Nid could be rescinded, perhaps by adopting the Davenport convention -BUT ONLY UP TO THE POINT WHERE MY PASSAGE IS CLEAR AGAIN, then I think I can scumblemyself into a reasonable position that does not treat other players unfairly.

What do you think?

Ian Quayle[/quote]

In mourning with the rest. A sad day indeed.TeeJay..... I'd let Ian have an optional GOFORIT. A blocked passage can have unpleasantconsequences for the play generally and no honest players care to see another in deep Nidlock.The eventual winner couldn't claim full ecstasy even if Samantha was to come in with the SwedishSatisfaction option.

Anyway, TeeJay ..... your call.



Teejay1

Average Member


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 03:15:36

quote:

Originally posted by Ian_banjo

I agree that this should be the Humph memorial game, Teejay. What a great man he was, even in hisfinal few shows, when the lovely Samantha, his right hand lady, to keep him stimulated in order tomaintain his concentration especially during adjudication of many long rounds of this great game. Ofcourse he was a brilliant jazz trumpeter too and I can remember listening to "Bad Penny Blues" when Iwas only seven or eight years old.


Teejay, I need a ruling from you, please, as you have reset the framework of the game. Due to bjango'slast move, I am now in Nid. But you have now invoked the '72 Gardengate Exposé, which amongstother refinements, includes no Nids. But I was already in Nid at that point. I don't want to revoke as thatwould put me even further back and also add unnecessary quasi-dependent imaginary variables to thegame's wormspace . I don't think I can scumble my way out of Nid at this point either. If my Nid couldbe rescinded, perhaps by adopting the Davenport convention - BUT ONLY UP TO THE POINT WHERE MYPASSAGE IS CLEAR AGAIN, then I think I can scumble myself into a reasonable position that does nottreat other players unfairly.

What do you think?

Ian Quayle


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Ian,I am and I'm sure others would agree that the use of the Davenport convention at this point in thegame could potentially block all our passages.

Having consulted Stovold's Defence, I think if you employ the Ringlehaart (sic) Expansion techniquethen you should be able scumble out of Nid and back fill far enough to enable you to make a move.

I don't really want to aid you too much but Ringlehaart does have the some traps. Lets see if you canavoid them. I am sure that you should be able to make you move based on this information. I thinkyou may have to read chapter 8 of the defence to resolved your problem.

Hope that helps


tripey

Rollin' Forward


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 05:04:43

A great man, Humphrey Lyttleton. They are repeating an episode of "I'm Sorry I haven't a Clue"this Sunday, BBC Radio 4, 12.OOnoon, in case any of you Americans would like to find put moreabout this classic and fascinating game, which usually forms the thrilling penultimate climax to theshow...all hosted so splendidly by Humph.

Back to the game. Gentlemen, I think you would all agree, we are well and truly 'cordwangled.'

The only way out of this Ringlehaart cul-de-sac would be a swift wrapover back to catflap (whichcan only be done when wearing a hairnet, as indeed I am) which would take us tantalisingly closeto a mating position. Don't get too excited...

Therefore it must be CHANCERY LANE

dollywannabe

Forum Newbie


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 07:10:38

The mating position sans hairnet is indeed tantalising. Perhaps I can heighten the mood still furtherby invoking rule 32(ii) of the 2007 Extramural Liner Notes - (3 tokens required northbound on theA40) viz. cordwangled.

CROUCH END, naturally

sjyokel

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Posted - 04/26/2008 : 07:48:30 View sjyokel's Reviews

Ian_banjo

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Posted - 04/26/2008 : 09:20:24

Well, thank you for your generosity everyone. It feels good to extricate myself from theunintended Nid. Now, dollywannabe has just made an impressively subtle, strong move and I'vehad to consider a number of options, especially considering the complex rule-set that we have nowadopted and the urgent need for me to carry out the Ringlehaart Expansion technique in order toinduce a full (rather than a half) scumple. So, after much deliberation, I think I will go BARKING -which of course will prevent any immediate cordwangling and defer any premature exchange ofStovold A tokens.

Ian Quayle

Dr. Jug

Average Member


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 10:08:26

Since we're using Nid, the Armitage rules are not in force. I hope that explains my response toBarking: I move Embankment.


tripey Posted - 04/26/2008 : 10:33:58

Well you missed a sitter , you could have had it in the bag, Juggers, it was staring you in the face.Now where has that left us? Embankment? Pah!


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Teejay1

Average Member


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 13:22:48

Vauxhall

dollywannabe

Forum Newbie


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 13:34:20

Nicely done. Asymmetrical midrib in two.

ROYAL OAK

Teejay1

Average Member


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 13:45:56

I'm going to need time to digest this and consult my books

bjango53

Forum Fixture


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 14:12:19

Can we use a reg varney and make him goonabus at this juncture?

Brian


Edited by - bjango53 on 04/26/2008 14:14:31

Dr. Jug

Average Member


Posted - 04/26/2008 : 15:21:37

An aside, if I may.All respect to Humphrey Lyttelton, a fine man, a sharp wit, an accomplished musician, and a sadloss. Condolences to his family too. I imagine, and hope, that he would have been muchentertained by the thought of a game of Mornington Crescent being played on BHO.Thanks, Humph.


John HenryWright

Forum Regular


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 01:19:56

quote:

Originally posted by sjyokel

Hello Boys,THis move seems to have passed us all by. Initially I was tempted to pass it off as a superficial remark..... but on consideration I have come to apprecitate its true brilliance.Have you considered that MR. Spuckler is using the little known' Trappist Option' where a strategy ofambiguous symbolism is played when the written and spoken word is 'forbidden'. Such a devious playmay have meant to confuse the rest of the players pending his coming in with a game -ending play...... but ....... gotcha MR. Spuckler! Now you've been rumbled I wish to clause 18 of the IncorporatingOptions which states that the agreement of all the players is necessary before such a radical departure


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is introduced. So there!As the game passed it by, anyway, no harm was done.Can I suggest Mr. Spuckler's clever move which would, had players acted upon it, thrown the boardinto confusion, while he struck home with his next post.Looking at the symbol I pondered awhile wondering which location the 'sleep' character was meant tobe ....... then it dawned...... it's not the face but the fact that it's a circle ....... so now it's CIRCLE LINE..... and the colour clinches it ...... BLACKFRIARS. Way too devious for a simple guy like myself. Sothere you have it ....'ambiguous symbolism' ...... I've heard of it but never seen it done. Fascinating.Should he wish to continue this style of playing I think we need to look at the various' Insertion' rulings and see if there is indeed a reference to symbolism ( ambiguous ). IF not we would have to create anew clause ..... suggest 'Spuckler's Insertion'.

On the other hand we could just forget it.



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John HenryWright

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Posted - 04/27/2008 : 01:29:55

quote:

Originally posted by dollywannabe

Nicely done. Asymmetrical midrib in two.

ROYAL OAK

Hello Boys,A bit of locational Knowledge will get us out of this one, I fancy. As, you may or may not know,ROYAL OAK has mainline connections so I wish to invoke 'Cobblethorpe's 1960 Beeching executionvariant' here. A point of information FWIW ..... the correct date should be 1962 as Beeching hadnot been hired to do his dirty work 'til then.Anyway..... my play is ...... WILLESDEN JUNCTION



Dr. Jug

Average Member


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 02:56:03

That's a tidy ploy, Mr. Wright.And well done too, figuring out Mr. Spuckler's tricks. We'll have to watch him.


tripey

Rollin' Forward


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 04:44:02

Didn't Samantha once have a problem with her Willesden Junction?

Taking into account the Spuckler Insertion, would I be able to play LATIMER ROAD?

dollywannabe

Forum Newbie


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 06:08:17

Technically LATIMER ROAD is permissible but I would like to remind everybody that it is Sunday, alittle decorum wouldn't go amiss.

GOODGE STREET

Teejay1

Average Member


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 06:30:51

COCKFOSTERS let see if this is hashed out.

Cause the word s****** will be too. A giggle.


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Banjowen

Forum Fixture


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 07:56:24

Cockfosters seems to bring in the Gaelic side rule I'd wager ,...so taking this into consideration.

MANOR HOUSE

Owen.

http://www.banjohollow.ic24.net/index.htm

Teejay1

Average Member


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 08:11:15

HHHmmmmm a new player enters the fray.

I'll see you Manor House and raise you :

SEVEN SISTERS

Banjowen

Forum Fixture


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 08:28:15

Yes Teejay, thought you had it all sown up aye,.....never!sorry my friend but I've got to do it.FINSBURY PARK

Owen.


Dr. Jug

Average Member


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 10:11:51

Teejay's in real trouble now.If squaring off on the blind side is accepted, I'll go for GOODGE STREET.That means that John will be boxed unless he's quick.


Edited by - Dr. Jug on 04/27/2008 10:12:59

tripey

Rollin' Forward


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 11:02:03

Then I shall tarry up the west flange with Tottenham Court Road


Banjowen

Forum Fixture


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 11:28:56

I do declare Tripey to be a worthy and noble opponent, although using the west flange could bedeemed as a trifle on the dirty side thus :- SWISS COTTAGE

Owen.


Dr. Jug Posted - 04/27/2008 : 11:29:46


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Nice one, Tripey. West flange to Circle is fraught with pitfalls but full of opportunities for the astuteplayer. I see where you're going with this.Swiss Cottage, eh? That's muddied the waters, Banjowen. Hmmm.....


Edited by - Dr. Jug on 04/27/2008 11:32:34

tripey

Rollin' Forward


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 11:51:55

My waters are well and truly muddied, I thought my passage was clear to bring about a headyconclusion, Tottenham Court Rd is so often a dead cert... but to introduce The Cottage at such alate stage....

I'm stumped

dollywannabe

Forum Newbie


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 12:18:23

Indeed. At least with Tripey's arrival I can take off my bow tie without forfeit. Please leave mypieces in situ whilst I step out of the game.

GOLDERS GREEN

Dr. Jug

Average Member


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 14:06:13

Dolly, I invoke reverse bidding. In conjunction with a Snape's Drift to CHARING CROSS, that givesyou an opportunity to remain in the game whilst holding doofers in absentia. I see no reason tognurble that, anyway.I'm surprised that my return to Goodge Street was allowed, but it does indicate that the RushtonExclusion Principle does not apply. That could make for a long game, especially with Swiss Cottagein play and no Southern Approach in the bank. Interesting.CHARING CROSS it is.


Teejay1

Average Member


Posted - 04/27/2008 : 14:21:35

quote:

Originally posted by Dr. Jug


"BUZZER" Repetition

Dr. Jug

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Posted - 04/27/2008 : 15:27:16

quote:


quote:

Originally posted by Dr. Jug


"BUZZER" Repetition

Too late. Wrong show.My life story.


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Teejay1

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Posted - 04/27/2008 : 15:48:56

MudChute

twayneking

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Posted - 04/27/2008 : 15:52:33

I'd like to step in here with a late first move under the Dimsdale gambit ruling. This allows me toadd a catchup bonus for starting late. I know this stretches even the Frambling option of theStovold Defense, but I'm from Texas and as Dimsdale was a transplant to Gun Barrell City in hislater years, I claim the privilege of executing the Dimsdale gambit WITH a combinationBedfordshire / Heathrow triangulation.

I know purists may be offended, but I took the precaution of wearing flourescent boxer shorts forthis particular game and since we're playing in Humphy's honor, I thought it particularly fittng.

Therfore, my opening move is..........

LUTON!

Edited by - twayneking on 04/27/2008 15:53:25

eagleisland

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Posted - 04/27/2008 : 18:38:22

TWAYNE is making this up.

We Yanks have been watching the progress of your game with increasing fascination. It's obviouslysimple enough. But frankly, and with all due respect, it's awfully provincial. Almost - and I hopenone will take offense - quaint.

The basic game is entirely rational and would easily support a transatlantic version - which wouldno doubt be better (we have a successful track record at this. Please note the relationship betweenbaseball and cricket).

Therefore, I propose that we take the essential concept, move it to the Minneapolis-Saint PaulInternational Airport, and add an an element of dumb luck - we Americans love dumb luck - bysetting a time limit. You either make it or you don't. It's much like life.

You have fifteen minutes to make your flight. You are at gate H4.

Oh, and before anyone gets snooty - yes, we know about the recent debacle at Heathrow.

eagleisland

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twayneking

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Posted - 04/27/2008 : 20:58:07

IPSWITCH?

Just one man's opinion....

Tom King

Check my latest blog entry, "Wool Hats & Wooly Heads"Just click on my avatar...

John HenryWright

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Posted - 04/27/2008 : 22:50:37

quote:

Originally posted by twayneking

IPSWITCH?


Tom King


Hello Boys,Just a point of information for our Transatlantic friends ...... you're way off the board with these'plays' though I do like your style.Hint ..... print out a map of the Underground (London ) and then with some smart ReverseBadgering and a lot of Abject Grovelling you can return and pick up the game at the last valid playwhich was ..........


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John HenryWright

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Posted - 04/27/2008 : 22:59:56

CHARING CROSS, I fancy.

Hello boys ( again )Since I'm going to be out for most of the day I don't mind risking a Cross Water Penalty just toopen the game up.

So.... with much (Comtist Doctrinal ) altruism...... how about WATERLOO.



John HenryWright

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 00:57:34

[quote]Originally posted by eagleisland

TWAYNE is making this up.

We Yanks have been watching the progress of your game with increasing fascination. It's obviouslysimple enough. But frankly, and with all due respect, it's awfully provincial. Almost - and I hopenone will take offense - quaint.

Skip, that's mighty generous of you to say so. Quaint .... we love you for that.

The basic game is entirely rational and would easily support a transatlantic version - which wouldno doubt be better (we have a successful track record at this. Please note the relationship betweenbaseball and cricket).

Ah..... the noble thud of willow on leather. It's even better once the game begins.

Therefore, I propose that we take the essential concept, move it to the Minneapolis-Saint PaulInternational Airport, and add an an element of dumb luck - we Americans love dumb luck - bysetting a time limit. You either make it or you don't. It's much like life.

You have fifteen minutes to make your flight. You are at gate H4.

Worthy idea ...... but you will need to define your own game board I'm afraid ( Noseworthy'sIncompatiblity Ruling 1975 ..... one of the first major subsets to be introduced ). Then a structureof basic ' rules' must follow. MC's might do as a pattern but so many local variants etc. etc. applyyou might be better off starting from scratch. If you post under a new thread we could lookforward to an international match ... provided a trustworthy and neutral referee be found .....thatrules out the French

Oh, and before anyone gets snooty - yes, we know about the recent debacle at Heathrow.

Great ...... now can you explain it all to us, please??



Banjowen

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 01:52:08

Nice ploy from our American friend,he pretends to understand the game but still want's to changeit to a much watered down easy peasy American aviation version,...if I remember correctly thisploy was used once before in a competition game between American player Harold J DFinkelhiemer and British champion Bert Higgins,.......Higgins wiped the floor with Finkelhiemer ashe used excuse after excuse that he never traveled much by tube and thought flying was a safermode of transport anyway,...upto this day Finkelhiemer and Higgins have never spoken to eachother (or wanted to).Theirs been talk of a rematch but Finkelhiemer as always dodged the opportunity saying that sincehe bought his private jet his knowledge of the "dark rails" has all but disappeared,....so if their areany more Americans out their who fancy their chances (and are not into aviation),the platformawaits.Oh ! ,,whilst I'm here a move I saw made some years ago by Grand Tunnel Master (emeritus)

Dave Grimsdyke, maybe on the sneaky side but still worth a whirl,.....I'll play EAST ACTON

Owen.


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Banjo Island

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 02:37:36

quote:

Originally posted by eagleislandThe basic game is entirely rational and would easily support a transatlantic version - which would nodoubt be better (we have a successful track record at this. Please note the relationship between baseballand cricket).

Ahh.. I suspect the game you're actually thinking of is rounders. Isn't baseball just rounders with lotsof innings?

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Banjowen

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 02:45:54

quote:

Originally posted by Banjo Island

quote:

Originally posted by eagleislandThe basic game is entirely rational and would easily support a transatlantic version -which would no doubt be better (we have a successful track record at this. Please notethe relationship between baseball and cricket).

Ahh.. I suspect the game you're actually thinking of is rounders. Isn't baseball just rounders with lots ofinnings?

Banjo Islandhttp://www.ukbluegrass.com

And without the skirts

Owen.


Teejay1

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 03:41:30

Now, now boys this is a memorial game remember. Let's have no in-fighting.

Oh, almost forgot, HATTON CROSS there that's close to the airport.


Dr. Jug

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 04:22:49

OSTERLEY.I hope that helps us to avoid a skewed truss.


tripey Posted - 04/28/2008 : 05:36:49

Canny move Dr, I must confess my cord is somewhat wangled. The western blockage certainlytakes some shifting...

After much deliberation, I have decided to play Bush Bush in the Bush...thats SHEPHERD'S BUSH(not "George " for the benefit of our dear friends,Twayneking and EagleIsland, who have so


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bravely dipped their toes in the muddy water)

dollywannabe

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 07:16:17

Yes, welcome to Messrs Eagle and Twayne. There have been several noteworthy players from theStates, not least Bill 'Bulky' Fairbanks who made a lasting impression on Samantha.

I must however rebuff some of the comments made by Mr Eagle.The game is in no sense 'provincial.' The field of play is more than fifty miles from my home(approx - I have yet to attempt the journey.)A 'transatlantic version' would not be better. The Maptwiddler would not know how to spell thosestrange sounding place names.Time restraints (or indeed any kind of restraints,) whilst undoubtedly desirable, are impracticable.An open ended game makes for a level playing field (except for Hillingdon) irrespective of age orability.

Anyway, off we go

HACKNEY WICK

Banjowen

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 07:37:52

Dollywannabe, enough,enough I say of trying to pacify our friends from the States, you know aswell as I that Bill "Bulky" Fairbanks lasting impression on Samantha had nothing to do with " DarkRail " games (but it was a lasting impression non-the-less) I throw in my trump card using the"Higgins buffer shot" and hope for some reward.HAMMERSMITH

Owen.


twayneking

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 08:49:03

If you Britishers ever come over here to East Texas, I'd like to invite you out for a little game wecall "Snipe Hunt".

When you find yourself sitting naked in a clearing ten milesfrom the nearest road deep in the PineyWoods, holding a burlap bag and making noises like a deranged banty rooster, then you'll knowyou've played a real game....


Tom King


Banjowen

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 09:15:58

Twayneking, we also have mad weekends on the "falling down water" on this side of the pond too.Your efforts to interupt play have not gone unobserved

Owen.


twayneking

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 09:26:04

Should I start looking under my truck for pipey wirey things with clocks duct taped to them?

Sorry, just the colonials being impertinent!


Tom King


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Dr. Jug

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 09:33:22

Provincial? The field of play is some hundreds of miles from here, and in another country. AScottish version was tried out, but several contestants went missing, presumed bewildered,between the Gorbals and the Trossacks. That's not a nice place to become bewildered, let me tellyou.Owen's HAMMERSMITH is a real power play. Samantha's just come in hurriedly from thecloakroom, and I'd say the end is in sight. So I'll play:CHANCERY LANE.Put that in your smoke and pipe it.


twayneking

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 10:18:18

I would like to apologize to the players for my incorrect opening play to LUTON. Apparently, amove to LUTON HIGH STREET has been ruled too geographically remote during an August 2006ISIHAC broadcast.

Apologies - still getting my legs under me. Think I'll just tuck in somewhere and wait for anopening.

Good luck all.

tripey

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 11:03:25

FOUL PLAY! Jugs! We've HAD Chancery Lane! Pay attention please.

Twayney, thats the spirit man. If Juggers persists in this sloppiness you'll be able to head him off atthe pass and catch a big one.

CurtissWhite

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 11:09:06

Is this game anything like Quddich?


Banjowen

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 12:11:45

quote:

Originally posted by CurtissWhite

Is this game anything like Quddich?


I'm afraid thats a great big NO NO Curtis White, Quddich is as much fun as blowing bubbles throughthe eye of a needle but I've got to give you American chappies 10 out of 10 for persistant gameinteruptions,we know what your up to, your trying to unravel the mysteries of our game withoutgetting the "Dark Rails" knowledge the hard way...shame on you my friend.Tripes is correct Juggers has broadsided himself with the repeat of CHANCERY LANE so If I may useSidebottoms terminal theory I'll go for MARBLE ARCH.

Owen.


Dr. Jug

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 14:41:06

[quote]Originally posted by tripey

FOUL PLAY! Jugs! We've HAD Chancery Lane! Pay attention please.

Yup. I had a feeling it had been played before, but since we're not using the Rushton ExclusionPrinciple (two approaches to the same station cannot occupy the same game), I didn't bother tocheck.Well spotted, Tripey. I'm learning from experts here.

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CurtissWhite

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 17:27:58

Shame on me. Many apologies.


John HenryWright

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 22:50:40

[quote]Originally posted by twayneking

If you Britishers ever come over here to East Texas, I'd like to invite you out for a little game wecall "Snipe Hunt".

When you find yourself sitting naked in a clearing ten milesfrom the nearest road deep in the PineyWoods, holding a burlap bag and making noises like a deranged banty rooster, then you'll knowyou've played a real game....

Hello Boys,Tom invents a 'We are more macho than you' card.All I can say, since Piney Woods ( though we do have a St.John's Wood, a couple of Shepherd'sBush's and a few trees near Hyde Park ) appears to be several thousand miles off the edge of ourboard, ....... strip us off and you'll soon get to see our Stiff Upper Lips ...... not a pretty sight .....so there!



John HenryWright

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Posted - 04/28/2008 : 23:06:32

Tripes is correct Juggers has broadsided himself with the repeat of CHANCERY LANE so If I mayuse Sidebottoms terminal theory I'll go for MARBLE ARCH.

Owen.

Hello Boys,Marble Arch with an applied Sidebottom's ...... mmmmm. Have to go backwards then ..... can't doBond Street or any of them ...... so ....... using the Arrow Pinoche of the Euston Ruling ( Eustonruled out on the Northern Extension for two turns ) ........let's try NOTTINGHILL GATE.



bjango53

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 00:00:12

Don't lose your heads but I would like to invoke Henry's favorite move and send y'all to the towerTower Hill

Brian


Banjowen Posted - 04/29/2008 : 01:41:35

Phew ! I've never seen John Henry's move using the (Arrow Pinoche of the Euston Ruling) appliedfor years, if my memory serves me well (and it often doesn't )wasn't it Fred Birtles of Sidcup whofirst applied it against the much missed Cyril Cutts from Wigan, locally known as "Railkisser"named after a silly habit that eventually led to his demise albeit quick and perhaps the way hewould have liked to go...bjango has played a blinder with his TOWER HILLso I'll try to block any more trunkel inducedmoves by throwing in with a bangCANNON STREET

Owen.


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JSabastian147

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 03:38:47

is the answer 2?

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Jordan R.

Dr. Jug

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 03:45:46

Are mainline stations wild? We didn't sort that out at the start, so I propose that they'd best notbe, if that's OK. I like an orderly game of MC, no Toksvig's Protocol and so on, plus it could prolongthe game unnecessarily.Incidentally, Samantha says Sven's hard-up, so she's going to see what she can do for him. Kindlady, ever helpful and ready to stretch her resources in a good cause.Let's assume that mainline stations are not wild, shall we? That way, following Brian's excellentTOWER HILL with Owen's subtle CANNON STREET (a nice variation on Daft Harry's Lumbago)moves us forward in a satisfying manner, bringing a resolution once more in sight.I reserve my next play for now, due to that self-inflicted broadside.


Banjowen

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 04:17:13

quote:

Originally posted by JSabastian147

is the answer 2?

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Jordan R.

Nice try Sab,.. but your waffling along the wrong lines...Before I make my next move,I'd rather wait until someone agrees with me that Jugs being Scottishand his unfortunate repeated move being made on a Monday, I'd like to refer to the clemency book forfurther information to allow him out of limbo (no,..american friends ...limbo isn't another station)

Owen.


Dr. Jug

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 11:07:45

CHIGWELL.


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SteveGeorge

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 11:14:08

What about ... Mile End.

Steve


fingerbuster

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 11:20:48

I'm invoking "Albert Tatlock's persipification" clause, and conjoining the circle line with theNewcastle metro, because it's grim oop north.

tripey

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 12:54:56

Keep it tight now, remain in zones 1-4 and don't forget to clench


eagleisland

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 13:02:17

quote:

Originally posted by Banjowen

(no,..american friends ...limbo isn't another station)

We will grant that it is not a tube station on the London system, which is of course the field of play.

OTOH, your statement belies a shocking ignorance of

The Matrix.

eagleisland

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dollywannabe

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 13:51:28

Not so fast Mr Eagle. Don't forget a COVENTRY RULING would take us to, erm, Coventry

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dmiller

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 20:26:09

quote:

Originally posted by tripey

Keep it tight now, remain in zones 1-4 and don't forget to clench

Hmmm. That would put one in EARL'S COURT. Correct??

(I know nothing of this game. Saw the name, and had to comment!!)

Was it a good suggestion? Or not? The last place I found was Land End.Oh -- wait a minute --- I found Kew Gardens!Maybe EARL'S COURT might have been a good suggestion after all, eh?

John HenryWright

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 23:02:23

quote:

Originally posted by fingerbuster

I'm invoking "Albert Tatlock's persipification" clause, and conjoining the circle line with the Newcastlemetro, because it's grim oop north.

A ghastly concept, Nic.The last thing The People's Republic of Northumbria need's is another connection with the 'South'.We are, as I type this, planning to relocate Hadrian's Wall from the Tees to Morcambe Bay. WhenScotland gains it's independence we'll throw in our lot with them.



John HenryWright

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Posted - 04/29/2008 : 23:15:42

Was it a good suggestion? Or not? The last place I found was Land End.Oh -- wait a minute --- I found Kew Gardens!Maybe EARL'S COURT might have been a good suggestion after all, eh?

Hello Boys,You have to give David a bit of respect for 'trying' but sadly he's falling victim to RandomPlumping. Earl's Court comes under Aussie Rules if I'm not mistaken and, though it can beachieved directly from Kew, leaves all players vunerable 'down under' when approached from thatdirection.Last valid play therefore is Kew Gardens which, thankfully, has mainline connections ...... so,because I fancy a scenic ride while I'm out today, ......... STRATFORD.



dmiller

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Posted - 04/30/2008 : 00:08:13

Ok --- well what-the-hey!!! At least I tried!!

dmiller Posted - 04/30/2008 : 00:09:22

I guess I figured any group of banjo picker's would like to go to Earl's Court!


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dollywannabe

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Posted - 04/30/2008 : 00:28:29

Come on now Mr Miller. Feint Heart and all that. Earl's Court wasn't far off the mark, have anothergo.Let's take a spin under the Official American Rules (Tourist spots count double, etc.)

GREENFORD

Banjowen

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Posted - 04/30/2008 : 01:43:37

Once again I've got to hand it to our fellow american gamesters for their persistence in trying tojoin our wonderful game even though as John Henry said "Random Plumping" is in greatabundance, perhaps if they send for the now nearly out of print book "Riding The Dark Rails Vol 1"by Fred Dobbs,they would get an idea of Freds lifelong quest to write a Vol 2 book of how to playthe game, unfortunately Fred has now gone to the platform in the sky before he had time to finishthe said book and his wife Ethel says she has no plans to release any notes that Fred had jotted

down, (not for anything under £1.50p anyway)......I'll chance my luck and go for SLOANESQUARE

Owen.


Teejay1

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Posted - 04/30/2008 : 04:06:54

A quick response needed here : TOOTING BEC (sic)

Banjowen

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Posted - 04/30/2008 : 06:28:26

No Teejay, your play of TOOTING BEC isn't a sick move,...(you forgot to put the "k" in sick, hopeyou don't mind me pointing that out).... I'd rather say that your move was dashed cunning, (I wasgoing to put damn instead of dashed but I couldn't spell it). Perchance I'd like to plumb for SOUTHKENSINGTON a place where I've spent many a happy weekend (well one weekend actually whenI watched a rugby final at wembley)...I stayed in an hotel there.

Owen.


Edited by - Banjowen on 04/30/2008 06:29:54

dmiller

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Posted - 04/30/2008 : 20:35:11

After that Rugby final and the hotel, did you go to RAYNERS LANE??

(or am I "Random Plumping" here??)

Edited by - dmiller on 04/30/2008 20:37:50

John HenryWright

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Posted - 04/30/2008 : 23:11:25

quote:

Originally posted by dmiller

After that Rugby final and the hotel, did you go to RAYNERS LANE??

(or am I "Random Plumping" here??)


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Hello Boys,David, as far as I can see, you made a valid move. Whether it was more by good luck than goodmanagement, I can't tell. But you're a tryer, and deserve the benefit of the doubt IMHO. So,welcome to the game ..... let's see you how you go

Now ..... Rayner's Lane gets a bonus connection play as it brings us into ( much loved and sadlymissed ) Metroland Growlers territory. So .... with memories of happier days ...... a pleasant littlelinear along to WEMBLEY PARK.



dmiller

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Posted - 04/30/2008 : 23:34:13

Hmmm... Would a good place to go (after Wembley Park) be FARRINGDON??

And if it is --- should I go within, or without????

dollywannabe

Forum Newbie


Posted - 05/01/2008 : 00:18:41

Hmm interesting, is Farringdon the result of triangulation or guesswork? The lack of explanatorynotes makes it hard to be certain. Stovold himself recognised the merits of this approach - " Ibelieve the coordinate-free approach fosters the cultivation of intuition, a scarce commodity inrelativity because the phenomena this theory is intended to describe are as yet rather remote fromour daily experience" (Stovold "My Life Down the Tube" c. Harper Collins).

And so, ALPERTON

bjango53

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Posted - 05/01/2008 : 01:16:47

Dependant on the next few hours this next move could possibly be forever known as theLivingstone exit move or a Boris ( My own preference for this election would be a duel at dawn withmusket loaders aka Good Bad & Ugly finale jmho)

PERIVALE

Brian


John HenryWright

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Posted - 05/01/2008 : 01:41:59

[quote]Originally posted by bjango53[br]Dependant on the next few hours this next move could possibly be forever known as theLivingstone exit move or a Boris ( My own preference for this election would be a duel at dawn withmusket loaders aka Good Bad & Ugly finale jmho)

PERIVALE

Brian

Hello Boys,My vote would be for Custard Pies at Ten Paces

But any duel would take my fancy ..... just as long as I get the ticket selling franchise.Anyway, we digress ...... so ....... though I'd love to lateral to Willesden Jnc. again ( that ride toStratford yesterday was magical ) the rules prevent me from doing so....... I 'll make a northernapproach in a three time loop jump ...... and play EALING COMMON.

Now off to cast my ( Protest ) vote.




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Teejay1

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Posted - 05/01/2008 : 07:40:09

quote:


No Teejay, your play of TOOTING BEC isn't a sick move,...(you forgot to put the "k" in sick, hopeyou don't mind me pointing that out)...

Owen.

I do hope you are being a tad sarcastic there I hope I don't need to explain the use of sic or do I ?

Dr. Jug

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Posted - 05/01/2008 : 14:02:43

Sic 'im, Teejay.


dmiller

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Posted - 05/01/2008 : 19:56:02

So --- we are at EALING COMMON, eh??No doubt going west is a good thing (one famous American is credited with saying ---"Go West, young man. Go West!")

Going west (here in the States) can be attributed to finding natural beauty,seeking nature's wonders, and taking solace in them instead of the concrete of the city.Because of that --- I think GREEN PARK might be a fine place to sit for a while.Perchance there's an empty park bench or deck chair for me, en route to Mornington Crescent.

John HenryWright

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Posted - 05/01/2008 : 23:21:37

[quote]Originally posted by dmiller

So --- we are at EALING COMMON, eh??No doubt going west is a good thing (one famous American is credited with saying ---"Go West, young man. Go West!")

Going west (here in the States) can be attributed to finding natural beauty,seeking nature's wonders, and taking solace in them instead of the concrete of the city.Because of that --- I think GREEN PARK might be a fine place to sit for a while.Perchance there's an empty park bench or deck chair for me, en route to Mornington Crescent.

Hello Boys,While players on my side of the pond bicker over whoor what may or may not be sic/sick Davidsneaks in with a crafty linear ( A Piccadilly Shuffle I presume ). Yes, David you are right about theverdant nature of the area ..... I'm reliably informed that Green Park does indeed have one (slightly vandalised ) tree.Before he gets too smug, however, he needs to be aware of the Grossman v. McSnott ruling (1975) which states that, although players may particpate through random plumping .....unexplained moves render a game ending plump to MC invalid. David you'll need to get on theinternet and look up the rules.On the other hand his timely intervention gets me out of self-imposed Nid ..... thus ........ with aBidemeyer's ( sic ) Slip ( non escalating) ...... FINCHLEY ROAD.



Banjowen

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Posted - 05/02/2008 : 01:14:34

quote:


quote:


No Teejay, your play of TOOTING BEC isn't a sick move,...(you forgot to put the"k" in sick, hope you don't mind me pointing that out)...

Owen.


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I do hope you are being a tad sarcastic there I hope I don't need to explain the use of sic or do I ?

I feel that I must step out of this game as I think it's beginning to get a trifle on the serious side whenfellow players start to question other chaps intelligence.....Teejay,I hope you hit the buffers very soon.

Owen.


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Posted - 05/02/2008 : 09:04:36

Well, good afternoon everyone. I have been away for a few days in sunny Scotland to see our #1daughter who is exceedingly great with twins due in about a couple of weeks. I left my wife upthere to help her cope with house, toddler and our son-in-law. Playing this glorious HumphMemorial Game was not the main reason for my (temporary) return to the arborial hills ofHerefordshire, but I might as well get involved once again - at least until my daughter goes intolabour (as opposed to the rest of the country, which seems to be stampeding away from Labour).

In which case I have to make a well-considered tactical move and, in conformity to JHW'sreminder to us all about having a rule-adherent logical underpinning to moves, I wish to make aBraxton-Hicks contracture, starting from the current position of FINCHLEY ROAD. So, let's see:Braxton-Hicks requires a double Eastern recycling loop, followed by browpurdle to the North West,unless there is an R in the month, no-one is in a strong Nid and it is not bin collection day at MC. Inwhich case, the result follows easily and we move to GOLDERS GREEN already.

Ian Quayle

tripey

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Posted - 05/02/2008 : 10:03:27

Double Flange! Both Finchley Road and Green Park have already been played, Golders Greenwould therefore be dilated.

Back to Ealing Common, where anything might happen.


Ian_banjo

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Posted - 05/02/2008 : 10:22:20

Oh, bother. You are quite right, a double flange, so I shall have to revoke and forfeit six Stovoldtokens. Never mind, I've got plenty to spare, but it is embarrassing to serve a double engagementlike that at my time of life.

Well, if we pant and push, we ought to be able to follow the linea nigra to the North and make it toTOTTERIDGE & WHETSTONE without any catflapping. I know this opens the game up again. Butwhat the heck . . . ?

Ian Quayle

dmiller

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Posted - 05/02/2008 : 20:26:41

Double Flange??? Oh no!

Just curious -- is that anything like a two piece flange (such as I have on one of my banjos)? Mineworks quite well, but I suspect that a two piece (double) flange here is more detrimental in nature,eh? So many names have been mentioned I absolutely forgot about GREEN PARK having

already been used on (I think it was) page one of this thread..

Needing to redeem myself I figure church would be a good place to do so. Having heard about agood old Four-Square Baptist church down in STOCKWELL, I'm using triangulation to get to it toabsolve myself of my many sins --- of which this is the latest.Besides --- heading south is always a good thing, when you're in the north!

So --- STOCKWELL it is, unless that's another Random Plumping ---I think I understand the triangulation concept, but using a triangle to get to a four-square is a mitebaffling and odd to say the least! I never did excel at math!!

(if it's RP, I retract my destination to revert back to Ian's TOTTERIDGE & WHETSTONE.)

Edited by - dmiller on 05/02/2008 20:59:50

John HenryWright

Posted - 05/03/2008 : 02:04:00

Hello Boys,It'll have to be a quickie this morning ..... busy day.

Calling this my ' Red Ken Memorial' play ......


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Stockwell to ........ using the Clapham Common Cottaging 'Cover-up', of course ...... ELEPHANT &CASTLE

PS. David has risked a Cross Water Penalty with his move to Stockwell. Depends on what theothers think ..... so over to you boys.



Ian_banjo

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Posted - 05/03/2008 : 06:21:24

Hmm, South of the river now. That won't help you cover your tracks or permit a simple cannonback North. Pudding Lane would be a good shimmy, provided we were playing the DLR option (arewe?) Just in case, we aren't I shall have to invoke a Blond Boris Bluster with a trip along theimaginary axis, en passant, to BOROUGH. So get out of that (NB only during peak hours, sothere!!!)

Ian Quayle

John HenryWright

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Posted - 05/04/2008 : 00:52:28

quote:

Originally posted by Ian_banjo

Hmm, South of the river now. That won't help you cover your tracks or permit a simple cannon backNorth. Pudding Lane would be a good shimmy, provided we were playing the DLR option (are we?) Justin case, we aren't I shall have to invoke a Blond Boris Bluster with a trip along the imaginary axis, enpassant, to BOROUGH. So get out of that (NB only during peak hours, so there!!!)

Ian Quayle

Hello Boys,Have you noticed .... 131 posts as of this morning ...... but, amazingly, this topic has been viewedby 1623 ( mainly incredulous, I guess ) BHO members. There's obviously a ghoulish fascination atwork here .... maybe some of them might like to post in and own up to what makes them clickthat old mouse button?? Might be fun ..... or, on the other hand, maybe just the kick start theyneed in order to seek serious counselling.

Back to the game:Ian thinks he's played a blinder ..... putting us all in Nid 'til Monday morning. Not so, my old son..... AFAIK there's only a 'Get out of Kilburn Free' card .... none for Borough ..... so ..... goingthrough the Northern Line clauses and invoking the ( still in effect ) Livingstone IntegratedTransport rules of 2002 I'm allowed ( for the miss of one turn ) to leave dark rails territory, andescalating to the refuge of a double decker .... quoting thus:

Valid Underground tickets will be accepted on bus routes 35, 40, 133 and 343 - all of which operatebetween Borough, Elephant & Castle, and London Bridge.

So there you are..... LONDON BRIDGE..... game's open again...... at my expense.I'm sooooo kind



tripey

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Posted - 05/04/2008 : 02:06:32

Flanged again. London Bridge, in addition to have already being played, is in curia in electionweek. It would be non negotiable , even by gnomes.

John HenryWright

Posted - 05/04/2008 : 03:29:35

quote:

Originally posted by tripey

Flanged again. London Bridge, in addition to have already being played, is in curia in election week. Itwould be non negotiable , even by gnomes.


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Yes, I know.But, remember I'm on the top of a double decker enjoying the brief view of a temporarynon-troglodyte ...... also, a rare state of' Limbo' exists until Barmy Boris gets his feet under thetable and his backside on that sumptious leather executive chair. Until then( officially ) no-oneknows what's going on ..... as if they ever did, of course. As I'm taking the penalty ..... you boyscan continue to play ..... I'm out 'til Tuesday.Take advantage of my Northumbrian good nature, if you will..... it won't last



cockneybanjo

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Posted - 05/05/2008 : 09:53:06

Dagenham! on account of it being two stops beyond Barking.... seeing as Red Ken is in play...

Edited by - cockneybanjo on 05/05/2008 09:58:07

Dr. Jug

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Posted - 05/05/2008 : 12:15:58

There are clear moves to MC now, but there are risks involving vertical twists and so on, so I'llplay safe.Barking to LOUGHTON might make the game last longer, but it's never been tried before. Areclosed stations on bonus quince?Dash it all chaps, I'll plump for LOUGHTON and the Devil take the hindmost.


John HenryWright

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Posted - 05/06/2008 : 01:37:09

[quote]Originally posted by Dr. Jug

There are clear moves to MC now, but there are risks involving vertical twists and so on, so I'llplay safe.Barking to LOUGHTON might make the game last longer, but it's never been tried before. Areclosed stations on bonus quince?Dash it all chaps, I'll plump for LOUGHTON and the Devil take the hindmost.

Hello Boys,Hope the weather's as good for you as it is here. Lovely day.

A fascinating plump from the good Dr. ....... just enough time to pop into The Royal Oak for somejellied eels washed down by fine pint of ale....... before a double loop jump ( aka Pogboard's (1987 ) Piccadilly option ) to ........ BOUNDS GREEN.



Teejay1

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Posted - 05/08/2008 : 00:27:05

A simple move here to PONTOON DOCK. Since aces are wild and red Ken obstacles my passage.

banjobrunette Posted - 05/08/2008 : 06:54:13

quote:

Originally posted by cockneybanjo


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Dagenham! on account of it being two stops beyond Barking.... seeing as Red Ken is in play...

Feeling two stops beyond Barking myself! Not here to contribute, just to say "what a great game youhave going here - keep it up!"

Cheers, BB

John HenryWright

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Posted - 05/08/2008 : 23:32:43

quote:


A simple move here to PONTOON DOCK. Since aces are wild and red Ken obstacles my passage.

Hello Boys,Another fine day in Washington.

The game appeared to be descending into fizzle but thanks to TeeJay we can progress .....even ifwe are now on the most boring railway in the UK ( or anywhere for that matter ). So ..... I'mcompelled to escape back to the proper system.Thus ..... playing one of my green chips and ( using a northern worple slip routine ) shuffle off toUPTON PARK ......the home of the Hammers who are at home to Aston Villa this weekend.



John HenryWright

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Posted - 05/08/2008 : 23:43:27

Feeling two stops beyond Barking myself! Not here to contribute, just to say "what a great gameyou have going here

Why, thank you kindly ..... it's a memorial game so we need to be on our best form just for oldHumph.

- keep it up!"

Well, at my age ..... I do my best

Cheers, BB

Are you thinking what I'm thinking? ......... Samantha's role is up for grabs

I inherited a Gibson and a Rembrandt.Unfortunately Gibson couldn't paint and Rembrandt made lou