Mornington Crescent?

[lostprophet]

Anyone fancy a game of Mornington Crescent?

Well as its the 8th of the 8th today I'll start with

Russell Square

[Antarctican]

Covent Garden




(I've tried to buy the "Compleat Mornington Crescent Rulebook" online at Amazon bookstores, but apparently it's out of print)

[lostprophet]

I found that as well but Waterstones have ordered me a new copy as I've lost my old one.

Anyway lets open this game up a bit, going for the classic Holland Park

[Antarctican]

You are to be commended for such a bold gambit so early in the game. Although some would call it foolhardy.

Turnham Green

[Chris of Arabia]

Rules for the uninitiated perhaps? General guidelines would do...

[Chris of Arabia]

I have apparently perpetuated the main joke...

[doenoe]

those are probably places where you can drink beer.........or there are otters.

[Antarctican]

Rules for the uninitiated perhaps? General guidelines would do... http://www.lovinmysailor.com/forum/images/smilies/teehee.gif


Sadly, Chris and Daan must each forfeit a turn for breaching the Rules. The play remains with "Turnham Green" (although I think Chris is actually turning red...)

[Chris of Arabia]

Possibly

Acton Town

[Antarctican]

(If the Rules Committee will allow, can Chris's missed turn be served at a time of his own choosing? Please advise)

Fulham Broadway

[Hertz van Rental]

Angel

If you wish to find out how the game is played then get a copy of NF Stovold’s Mornington Crescent: Rules and Origins
I presume we are playing Brody's relaxed variant.

[Antarctican]

Shepherd's Bush (whew, beat the time limit for the double posting by Hertz and I. I wondered when he was going to swoop in, consummate player that he is reputed to be)

[Chris of Arabia]

Central or Metropolitan?

[Hertz van Rental]

Central or Metropolitan?

We're playing Brody's relaxed so it doesn't matter.

Mile End

[Chris of Arabia]

Makes sense in a forum setting

Ladbroke Grove

[Antarctican]

(The change in direction startled me, momentarily. Savvy play)

North Ealing

[Chris of Arabia]

Warren Street

[lostprophet]

Seems someone here is heading for a 3 move win so I'll go for a block and move to Chalfont and Latimer

[Chris of Arabia]

Baron's Court

[lostprophet]

I seem to remember that move was banned back when David McKay, 1986 South Eastern District Winner, was caught using illegal performance enhancing drugs.

So its going to have to move back to Angel

[Antarctican]

(Darn, the block worked.)

Arsenal

[Chris of Arabia]

I thought the 1992 revision of Stovold cleared him on the basis that it was included in a homeopathic remedy prescribed by a druid?

Leicester Square

[Antarctican]

(Forgive me for asking, but isn't it inadmissible to transfer inversely? My next move depends on the answer. This could be a North American subrule, so that's why I'm uncertain.)

[Chris of Arabia]

I think it's admissible so long as it's via

1060 West Addison...

[Antarctican]

Well now you're just making stuff up. I may be from Canada, but I didn't just fall off the turnip truck.

Canada Water

[Chris of Arabia]

Oh an easy one from there

Coquelles

[Antarctican]

Huh? What map are you working from???

Tooting Broadway (http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/the-tube-map.php?z=c2&t=258)

[Chris of Arabia]

I can assure that that's entirely feasible by rail with only a few stops to change stations (Jubilee to Waterloo, Eurostar to France)

Stockwell

[Hertz van Rental]

I see someone double-backed to Angel. Huffing isn't allowed in Brody. Play properly.

Golders Green

[Antarctican]

(What? Are you just giving it away? Or am I missing something. Hmmm. :raisedbrow: )

Chalk Farm

[Chris of Arabia]

Camden Town

[Antarctican]

Mornington Crescent!

(Tough break, Chris. I think you meant to type Camden Road. But I was forcing your hand)

[Chris of Arabia]

Monopoly anyone?

[Hertz van Rental]

Strictly speaking 'Mornington Crescent' was possible from 'Chalk Farm' so Chris passing it up means that Anti was blocked from making that move for two goes. The Belgian ammendment makes that quite clear.
You can't offer the completion then make it yourself with only one station played between your offer and your play.
Even under Brody that is blatant cheating. If you are going to play the game, play it properly.

[Antarctican]

You could be right, but Chris a) missed the play from Chalk Farm, b) the Belgians can't be trusted as they waffle so much, and c) Chris has conceded. So nyah nyah. http://www.invision.smileyville.net/smilies/girl (11).gif

[Chris of Arabia]

Does Brody permit the use of the reset principle at all? I believe we may have the necessary qorum present for that to stand

[Hertz van Rental]

the Belgians can't be trusted as they waffle so much

It wasn't an ammendment by the Belgians - it was an ammendment accepted by the Rules committee when they met in Belgium in 1982! D'uh!

Re-starts are only allowed after a minimum 24 hour break. And the first play can only be made by someone who did not play in the previous round unless the break is longer than 48 hours.
Am I the only one who has read the rules?

[lostprophet]

I would re-read the rules if only they were in stock!! Not even WHSmith have them

Kings Cross

[Chris of Arabia]

Are we still using Brody, or Marquis of Queensbury now? If it's the latter, I'll see your King's Cross with the Bruno Gambit and go with

Aldgate East

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

(I'd love to join the game, but my international license has been revoqued. I can only play in locally sanctioned games...)

[Chris of Arabia]

Surely that only applies for face to face games. For the internet version you only need to be registered with your local chapter I think - Hertz I'm sure can confirm. Take a provisional move, we can always replay from New Cross Gate if necessary

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

Neat... but then I need to generate a new profile. IIIt'll take a while and I need to find my dice. I'll pass this round and move in the next one, if the referee will allow.

[Antarctican]

(I assume my two-move suspension is over, so I'll dive in)

Bromley-by-Bow

[Chris of Arabia]

Barking

[Antarctican]

(up the ...)

Becontree

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

(I got nice numbers, I'll try to get advantage from them... let's see...)

Dagenham East

[Antarctican]

(I feel a squeezeplay coming on, so I'll attempt a block with...)

Upney

[Chris of Arabia]

I feel this could end up heading into a bit of a cul-de-sac, so I'll go

Upminster Bridge

...but then someone's going to have to overground it onto the Chigwell loop

[Chris of Arabia]

Whoa! Anty caught me with the swift reverse. Are there no rules you won't bend here?

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

(I have nothing. Off to the penalty box with me.) :(

Ha!

Hornchurch!

[Hertz van Rental]

I would re-read the rules if only they were in stock!! Not even WHSmith have them

It's out of print. But you could try getting hold of The Little Book Of Mornington Crescent which has the basics.

Silvertown

[Chris of Arabia]

Hmmm... gone South have you? Has to be this then

Canning Town

[Antarctican]

Canada Water (really, what other choice did I have?)

[Hertz van Rental]

Lexington Avenue

[Antarctican]

(Hmmm, ya got me there. I'm just going to have to take a flying leap and go for....)

Limehouse

[Chris of Arabia]

I'm a little tentative on whether this move is feasible or not, but on this occasion I'd like to go for

Ickenham

[lostprophet]

Dollis Hill

[Antarctican]

Wembley Park

[lostprophet]

Dollis Hill

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

Killbun

[lostprophet]

Dollis Hill somebody help me out of the Dollis Hill loop

[Antarctican]

Finchley Road & Frognal

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

John's Wood (That good 'nuff for ya, LP?)

[Chris of Arabia]

Kings Cross

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

St. Pancreas

[lostprophet]

Damn it!!!! either that was a lucky guess or you saw I was going for the Hackney Gambit!!!

Well as you left me with only one move, as I can't do any northern approaches, I have to say BAYSWATER

[Chris of Arabia]

Think you telegraphed it a bit there LP

Faringdon

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

Barbarian

[Chris of Arabia]

I think you'll find that's Barbican - 'fraid under this gameplay, you'll need to miss a turn unless Chancery Lane comes up next

Chancery Lane

How did that happen I wonder? :er:

The fates must be out and about again

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

Yes! I own this game!

Dodger's street

Oh, and Mornington Crescent in 2.

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

Well everybody loses a turn... or two... so...

Mornington Crescent!

Oh yea!

This increases my perfect record to: 1-0. :mrgreen:

[Antarctican]

I'm sorry but I'm going to have to call you on that one...I can't find Dodger's street on the map from which I'm working (or anything even remotely resembling that spelling). Please send a link

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

Well, dodger's street is between holeblown and Warren Beaty Street, close to Houston Square on the black line :p

[Antarctican]

"Houston, we have a problem"

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

...you're just jealous...

[Antarctican]

There's a certain amount of leeway under the Brody rules, but I think you were pushing it a bit. We're waiting for a ruling from one of the Rules Committee members, so don't take your victory lap just yet! :-P

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

:sad anim:

[Chris of Arabia]

I gather that the rules committee has referred this one to the UN Security Council, something to do with weapons of mass disruption I gather. They have though allowed an interim game based around the Chancery House Sevens - key rule here is no stations shared between lines are allowed. With that in mind...

Wapping

[Fangman]

I would love to join you guys - but at my age - subterranian activities are a bit too exciting. Enjoying the rules, although I am not sure if the circle line could stand bending to that degree!

[lostprophet]

I gather that the rules committee has referred this one to the UN Security Council, something to do with weapons of mass disruption I gather. They have though allowed an interim game based around the Chancery House Sevens - key rule here is no stations shared between lines are allowed. With that in mind...

Wapping

Surrey Quays

[Don Simon]

Are you really sure about that one?

Hainault.

Oh and before you say what I think you're going to say, you may want to check the referee's decision in the 1923 Milton Keynes semi-final.

[Chris of Arabia]

Heathrow Terminal Four

[Don Simon]

Can I use Southend Central to break this deadlock? I know it's unorthodox and Stovold isn't entirely clear on the matter... I suspect my Stovold may be a bad translation (1972, King's Polytechnic).

[clarinetJWD]

Barons Court


(How bout a game of Washington Crescent sometime? :lol: )

[Antarctican]

Gloucester Road

(Chose that one because the Brits accuse the North Americans of not pronouncing all the syllables)

[Chris of Arabia]

Cyprus

[Antarctican]

Prince Regent

(and with that, as you know, all players are required to adopt the fourth protocol for the rest of the game)

[Don Simon]

That damn fourth protocol... oh well... Gare du Nord.

[clarinetJWD]

Is there nothing you won't do, Anti!? Well, if we must, 4th protocol it is...

Hornchurch

[Antarctican]

(All's fair in love, war, and Mornington Crescent!)

Upney

[Hoppy]

Putney

[Antarctican]

(Oh dear, Hoppy, I think you missed the fact we're playing an interim game based around the Chancery House Sevens (http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=958318&postcount=78)- the key rule being that no (tube) stations shared between lines are allowed. Although you named a rail line, I'll assume you meant either East Putney, or Putney Bridge, both of which are on the District Line....)

Fulham Broadway

[clarinetJWD]

(Oh dear, Hoppy, I think you missed the fact we're playing an interim game based around the Chancery House Sevens (http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=958318&postcount=78)- the key rule being that no (tube) stations shared between lines are allowed. Although you named a rail line, I'll assume you meant either East Putney, or Putney Bridge, both of which are on the District Line....)

Fulham Broadway

Blah blah blah with the rules... you always were such a stickler

I'm going to go with Wembley Central, and you all know what THAT means!

[Antarctican]

( http://www.invision.smileyville.net/smilies/sad (19).gif Sorry, but without rules, there would be anarchy)

Kensal Green

[clarinetJWD]

( http://www.invision.smileyville.net/smilies/sad (19).gif Sorry, but without rules, there would be anarchy)

Kensal Green

And that would NEVER work in a game as structured as this...


Chalfont & Latimer

[Chris of Arabia]

Hmm.. still no end in sight to this game, very complex interplay. This could be the deal breaker though.

West Ruislip

[clarinetJWD]

Hmm.. still no end in sight to this game, very complex interplay. This could be the deal breaker though.

West Ruislip

No end in sight? I see Mornington Crescent in 17 turns!

Debden

[clarinetJWD]

In a simultaneously bold and quite dangerous move, I'm stealing all y'alls turns and going to Aldwych

[lostprophet]

well I've given it some thought and I'm going with Goodge Street

[Chris of Arabia]

Waterloo

[Antarctican]

(heehee, you gave it over 5 months of 'thought', LP!)

Heyyyy, I was at Goodge Street stop this weekend!! And Waterloo. I even got a picture of ...
http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/2019/mcek8.jpg



But I'll go with Piccadilly

[lostprophet]

well it is where the Ministry of Serendipity is!

anyway I see your game plan so I'm going with Tower Hill

[Hertz van Rental]

spaghetti junction

[Antarctican]

Ohhhh, nice block!


Sloan Square (I wanna be a Sloan Ranger)

[Chris of Arabia]

Pimlico

[Hertz van Rental]

Kitajj-gorod

[Hertz van Rental]

So no-one here is familiar with the Moscow metro then? :lol:

[Antarctican]

Well, that one's certainly off the 'beaten track'. But can't see how it brings you closer to MC. So I'll go with...

Marylebone

[Hertz van Rental]

Hamilton Square


(You really do need to read the rules. It's not a matter of 'getting nearer' ;) )

[Antarctican]

:greenpbl: You have your strategy, I have mine.

Holborn

[Hertz van Rental]

The rules quite clearly state that if a player takes more than two weeks to make a move then the Stidgley-Baker variant can be played.
I'm playing with a bloody amateur.


Betty's Pantry.

[Antarctican]

(Allowances must be made for the fact you've played this for ages, but I only heard of it for the first time a year ago. Uppity Brit).


Roger's Rootcellar

[Hertz van Rental]

32, Edith Road, Purley.

[Antarctican]

(Is that address just down the street from The Wilson Family And Aunty Doris?)


Dagnall Park?

[ThomThomsk]

32, Edith Road, Purley.

Well if you're going to be like that, 23, Railway Cuttings, East Cheam

[Android]

Under the Austrailian amendment to Rule 453q in 1876, you have allowed me to enter the play because you used the number 3 twice in alternate plays separated by a 'PARK' play. A mistake I may live to regret!
I counter with

BRIGHTON BEACH

[Antarctican]

(Damn, forgot about that amendment...it's so seldom invoked. I may be the one who lives to regret unwittingly giving you the entry you needed)


Clapham Junction

[Hertz van Rental]

The Joan Collins Fan Club.


(That rule was in fact never used though it was on the statute books for many years. The last meeting of the Rules Commission removed it due to lack of interest)

[Antarctican]

Monty Python Dead Parrot Society

[Hertz van Rental]

Brynseng

[Android]

I was struggling to understand Anty's play in post 110....but then, reading HVR play in post 118, I was reminded of a lecture I attended by Brian Zigholdenz (THE Great Grand Master, sadly no longer with us).

You're both using the "Two Lover Gambit" first seen in the Galactic Championships of '83 (you remember...it was when the Russians were disqualified for faking a rule book supposed to date back to the time of Christ).

It was a brave attempt you two, I applaud your knowledge of the rules and gambit plays!

Zach Mxhones counter play (first used in the unofficial UK Championship of '91) is very relevant here...so I will use it:

WILSON

PS Should be well known to Anty

[Hertz van Rental]

Oh dear. You missed the fact that my play was from the 'blue' line on the Norwegian metro and the dead parrot from Python was...?

Such a dreadful hidden pun means that I blocked all stations except Arnos Grove. Read the rules.

Arnos Grove

[Antarctican]

My, you are a stickler for the rules, aren't you? And that pun was entirely transparrot, I mean transparent, don't kid yourself. http://www.smilies-and-more.de/pics/kolobok/standard/beee.gif

Andy, you are entirely too clever at sussing out my intention and applying the counterplay. A worthy opponent.



Alperton

[Hertz van Rental]

Baron's Court

[clarinetJWD]

King's Cross St. Pancras

Tricky, eh?

[Antarctican]

(Hmmm, someone has been studying the classic moves, it seems)


North Ealing

[clarinetJWD]

(Hmmm, someone has been studying the classic moves, it seems)


North Ealing

I spent months studying the classic games from 1395-1646 (A.D., of course. The B.C. games were just dumb.)

Uxbridge

[Antarctican]

Upney

[clarinetJWD]

Mornington Yeast Roll

(win in 4 turns)

[Antarctican]

Gaaaaah! What did I miss? (*madly goes through rules overview*) ~~~Oh no!!


In a desperate, but likely unsuccessful last ditch effort to block I'll go with ...

Upminster

[clarinetJWD]

Totteridge & Whetstone

(3 turns...)

Did you not think I saw that move coming? :shakeshead:

[Android]

Clarinet....you've been reading up on the "Jig Saw Plays". Did you not read the 'Classic Counter Play' book by Anata Bodlinski. She was 17 times runner up in the world championships. She never won 'cos she spent too much time "countering". Anyway, I'm rambling, the correct play to counter is:

Taubstummengasse

However, those of you with a knowledge of 'Classic Umanblev attacks' will know that there is a winning sequence that can follow this play, it's just that I'm not allowed to use it! (Da*n rules)

(Aww, shame!)

[clarinetJWD]

Clarinet....you've been reading up on the "Jig Saw Plays". Did you not read the 'Classic Counter Play' book by Anata Bodlinski. She was 17 times runner up in the world championships. She never won 'cos she spent too much time "countering". Anyway, I'm rambling, the correct play to counter is:

Taubstummengasse

However, those of you with a knowledge of 'Classic Umanblev attacks' will know that there is a winning sequence that can follow this play, it's just that I'm not allowed to use it! (Da*n rules)

(Aww, shame!)
I read it...I was hoping no one else had...

Well, there's no end in sight now :S, unless someone can remember the classic game of "Westminster vs. Dear Abbey" from 1981...

Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3

[Hertz van Rental]

Manchester Piccadilly via Crewe.

[clarinetJWD]

Manchester Piccadilly via Crewe.

Right out of the International Strategy book...I thought you were more creative than that, Hertz...

Oval

[Hertz van Rental]

Mrs Flora Cowdry


(I like to keep it simple sometimes for the newbs. )

[clarinetJWD]

Mrs Flora Cowdry


(I like to keep it simple sometimes for the newbs. )

And those damn Yanks...

Tooting Bec (which is incidentally the nickname of my last girlfriend...)

[Hertz van Rental]

North to Alaska

[Android]

HVR, If only you'd played that straight after post 132, you'd be on a winning roll.....never mind, it's only a game!

Danisville to Finch

[Hertz van Rental]

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

[Antarctican]

Tooting Bec (which is incidentally the nickname of my last girlfriend...)OMG, I'm gonna have to miss a turn. :biglaugh:

[Android]

A song title followed by a missed turn!.........It's the "Backwoods Championship of '99" all over again. Branachez won that year after falling into that trap! Anty, you must make the correct play now or it's all over for you!
I'll try to help....

Karlsplatz

[Antarctican]

Odeonsplatz http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/04.gif

(and I'd like to order some Plätzchen too, please)

[Hertz van Rental]

Second star on the right...

[Antarctican]

(and straight on 'til morning)

Neverland

[Hertz van Rental]

Mornington Crescent

[Antarctican]

http://www.smilies-and-more.de/pics/kolobok/he_and_she/hysteric.gifDamn, fell for the Peter Pan fake out.


Well played.

[Android]

The 1912 game between Balinkov and Simandova was played out exactly like this!
Have you noticed that ALL the GREAT players seem to come from the Eastern Block. Why is it that whenever 'Blighty' invents a game, everyone else "thrashes" us at it (Cricket, Rugby, Mornington Crescent....Life's so cruel!)

Anyway, I'm up for another thrashing....so...

Ossington

[Hertz van Rental]

Ahem!
England just won that one, and won it with finesse.


Although I do live in the East of England...

[Android]

HVR,
I was not referring to you but to the writers of the Great books and the World famous players (judging by that last play sequence, you will be among them soon!). I did not know you were a Brit so I am suitable admonished! (I await Anty to deliver the spanking I deserve)

Oh...and I await your play which you seem to have forgotten!!

[Chris of Arabia]

Mudchute

[Hertz van Rental]

I did not know you were a Brit

:shock: You thought I was American or... or... not... (gaak!)... Canad.... I can't bring myself to say it.

I seem to have just lost the will to live.

[Antarctican]

:biglaugh:

...........http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g250/J_Cuz/smilies/JC_clapgirl.gif


(Oh my, I think I need a cigarette now. )



Shall I double-up on the spanking Android requested?

[Antarctican]

Oh, and of course Canada Water is my next post

[Android]

HVR,

I've seen your other thread and I never called you Canadian! I would NEVER say that to anyone......unless I knew they WERE Canadian.:lmao:

To be fair, I never assumed any nationality for you....my post only related to the Great Grand Masters of the game, who all seem to be Eastern Block (something to do with steroids?).:x

However, it warms the 'cockles of my heart' to know that such a skilled player is also a Brit (watch out for the press, they love to knock a winner off thier pedestal):hail:

[Android]

Anty,

You're too kind.....I will have that double spanking....but only 'cos I deserve it:lol:

(No offence to Canada of course...I love you so therefore....I love Canadians. {see HVR, it's not so hard to say})

Ziegler-gasse

[Antarctican]

(A surprisingly cautious play on your part, I must say. Perhaps you're still 'smarting' from the paddling. And I will be accused of beating your confessions of love out of you, so you'll have to repeat them at a later time. Or else.)


Ladbroke Grove

[Hertz van Rental]

Umbrage (just outside of Kidderminster)

[Antarctican]

^^^ Ahhh, the dreaded posting-at-the-same-time. Guess you miss a turn as the slower poster. And my next move will be...

Ickenham

[Hertz van Rental]

The rules clearly state that the last post in a simu-play is the legal one.
Ickenham from Umbrage is an illegal move.
I will accept Fakenham.

[Antarctican]

(they are NOT fake!)

Barbican

[Android]

Anty,
It was a cautious play as I have to type standing up..far too sore to sit down:sexywink:. Oh yes, I nearly forgot....I LOVE YOU.:heart:

NORTH YORK CENTRE

From the Helen Gowring-Smith play book, published in 1802, the use of which was authorised in the Canadian Finals of 1851 and gave Juliette Pongodda her only Championship win.

[Antarctican]

:boogie:

Coxwell


(My, you're quite the historian! Had to search back through the annals for all that info, I'll bet)

[Android]

Anty,
No searching needed. I'm a sad muppet who keeps all that in my head!:lol:
If I had a life, I wouldn't know as much about MC?

DUNDAS WEST

It was my backside you thrashed, the rest of me is quite WELL thank you.

[Antarctican]

^^^ :biglaugh: Oh, the innuendo! You fit right into this group!


Summerhill

[Android]

I'm happy that I made you laugh and happier that I fit into this group. To be honest, I've never fitted in anywhere before:guilty:.

Did you read Agnathia Bullcock's book on Innuendo plays? It was re-published a few years ago but is still hard to find.

Anyway, try this...

HUNTS POINT AVENUE

[Hertz van Rental]

Clint Lane (favourite of graffiti vandals everywhere)

[Antarctican]

(Hmmm, know any graffiti artists???)


Downsview

[Android]

Impressive!
You have the book? It was sold in Canada you know:lmao:.

MOUNT EDEN AVENUE

[Hertz van Rental]

Vienna

[Android]

HVR, I'll post you a copy, you'll soon get the hang of it:headbang:.

Anty, How often must I tell you.....I LOVE YOU...Please, don't thrash me again, I need to recover.

Flushing Ave

[Antarctican]

(You will be granted sufficient time to heal, then the thrashings will continue until morale improves.)



Canal Street

[Android]

Anty, I always knew you would be a compassionate woman....or even forget the 'com'.
You put me in mind of Desiree Motelembum, you know, she was the Irish Champion in 2001. She would whip her husband every night before a big game and only allow him time to heal if she lost. He thanked the Lord she was not very good and only won the one championship:lmao:.

FELIX FAURE

[Antarctican]

http://www.vpsingles.com/pics/dominatrix.gif



Gare du Nord

[Android]

What...No smart 'come back'? I am surprised:-P.
A little smiley doesn't cut it:lmao:

Cadet

[lostprophet]

Well I'm going for a 'clockwork orange' station

Buchanan Street

Lets see you all try and beat that!

[Android]

Very good! The old 'Stations and Film' gambit. Used in last years "Subterranean Blind Championships". I did have tickets but sold them after the first day as I couldn't see the action.

NOTTING HILL GATE

[Antarctican]

Time to ramp it up a notch....


Baker Street

[Android]

HA HA! Got you:lmao:
A 'song title' following 2 'films' allows me to go directly to start...HA HA

MORNINGTON CRESCENT (Where's my £200?)

[Antarctican]

:raisedbrow:

We may need a ruling from the international committee on that! [And the '200 pounds' referred to was actually a cross-dressing hooker in stilettos. He's on his way over to your place now.]


Pending the committee's decision, I'll start off with Bakerloo

[Android]

He arrived. Quite attractive really but I politely decined his favours and sent him packing.
Tell the International Committee to check Rule 10987(f though y) in the Irish version of the HOLY rule book. It's quite clear:-P. The play was used last year as I mentioned in a previous post.

Passy

[Antarctican]

[I bow to your superior knowledge of the more obscure rules. :hail: I have been lax at studying the games of the masters, an oversight soon to be corrected. And a little correction never hurt anyone, right? http://www.vpsingles.com/pics/dominatrix.gif ]



Chalk Farm

[Hertz van Rental]

The 51A to Sidcup.

[Cappahayden]

Don't mean to intrude but can't help wondering, if you guys have ever considered reviving the 1833 Half Scrotum variant. Although it might be difficult to re-introduce fairly, it would be great for the spectators???

[Antarctican]

[Well, you've certainly piqued my curiosity, Cappahayden!! Any chance there's an illustrated text around? If not, a blow by blow account of the best moves would suffice.]

[Cappahayden]

No need Anty, you're obviously exempt.... from receiving anyway.
Banned Rules and Varients

The 1833 Half Scrotum : Faced with defeat, gripping with hands or feet, clenching in teeth (False or natural) of opponents scrotum to prevent speech and hence prevent loss of the game is prohibited. Not applicable to female players.

[Android]

Well Anty, It seems a little correction can hurt....well at least your correction leave deep welts on my rear:lmao:.
I'm not sure I like the sound of the 1833 HS variant, what with the thrashings, I could be in a lot of pain:thumbdown:.

Poissy

[Antarctican]

(^^^ I imagine that station being pronounced by someone from New Jersey, and it makes me laugh).


Chessy

[lostprophet]

number 6 bus stop in Whitley Wood Lane

A cunning move if I ever saw one

[Hertz van Rental]

Chequers (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chequers)

Damn! Joke ruined by interuption...

[Android]

Van Siclen Ave

(HVR - Any relation?)

[clarinetJWD]

Dollis Hill

[Antarctican]

Shepherd's Bush
http://www.silkysteps.com/forum/images/smilies/shepherd.gif

[Android]

Anty, you have a smiley for every occasion?

JANE

[Antarctican]

(I try to dig 'em up to suit the occasion. There certainly are lots out there!! How's this one?...)

http://www.scuba2000.com/forum/images/smilies/trainwreck.gif


Maida Vale

[clarinetJWD]

Dollis Hill

[Android]

Hey Clarinet, was that a double post or did you forget the rules don't allow the same play twice? Let you off as you're not HVR:lol:.

Kagran

Anty, Love your smileys (and you:hail: - no thrashing today!)

Andy

[lostprophet]

its known as the Dollis Hill loop, many players have died from being stuck for too long.

Hopefully Kings Cross will get him out of it

[Antarctican]

Very chivalrous of you to help him out like that.

Chigwell