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7 Feb 2003, 23:11
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Mornington Crescent
This thread is intended to be an ongoing game of Mornington Crescent. Obviously someone will have to start it off so I'll take that upon myself and begin with a traditional opening made popular by Mrs Trellis herself, the 'Kings Cross Gambit'.
Kings Cross.
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7 Feb 2003, 23:13
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Explain the rules and you shall have more participants.
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7 Feb 2003, 23:14
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Quote:
Originally posted by Flavius
what exactly is this Mornington Crescent game everyone (u and jakiri) are talking about ?
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A traditional game handed down by generations of Oxbridge professors to their students, occasionally a non-Oxbridge person learns how to play (hence my knowledge on the subject) but it does tend to get a little complex at times.
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:14
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You DEVIOUS WIPPERSNIPE!
Only one thing for it
Caledonian Road
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7 Feb 2003, 23:15
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Liverpool Street
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7 Feb 2003, 23:16
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In fond memory of SB
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Nottingham Road
(I don't get it)
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7 Feb 2003, 23:16
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Quote:
Originally posted by Intervention
Nottingham Road
(I don't get it)
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Aha! A common mistake!
MORNINGTON CRESCENT
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7 Feb 2003, 23:17
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Again?
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7 Feb 2003, 23:18
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i think
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7 Feb 2003, 23:19
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In fond memory of SB
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I've never been to London 
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7 Feb 2003, 23:20
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Quote:
Originally posted by Idi
you have to navigate the london underground to get to mornington crescent or something
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That's like saying chess is about moving pieces of wood (or various). There's so much more to it.
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7 Feb 2003, 23:22
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
That's like saying chess is about moving pieces of wood (or various). There's so much more to it.
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or not
as the case now is
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7 Feb 2003, 23:23
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
You DEVIOUS WIPPERSNIPE!
Only one thing for it
Caledonian Road
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Somehow I knew you'd decline that gambit after your post in the other thread
However, I have a sneaky suspicion you've forgotten Ashburton's Rule which allows me to play a ghost station if an outer zone station is played directly after KX.
British Museum
Let's see you get out of that!
[edit]
I see the amateurs have been trying. *sigh* [/edit]
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Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
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rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:23
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I know games like that.
I need to know so I can surprise my Oxbridge friends, they're bastards.
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7 Feb 2003, 23:25
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Quote:
Originally posted by Gayle28uk
Somehow I knew you'd decline that gambit after your post in the other thread
However, I have a sneaky suspicion you've forgotten Ashburton's Rule which allows me to play a ghost station if an outer zone station is played directly after KX.
British Museum
Let's see you get out of that!
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I see the amateurs have been trying. *sigh* [/edit]
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I know, it's worrying when that happens.
Methinks, however, that if I take the primary oblique to Kilburn Park, then what I suspect you have waiting for me can be avoided.
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7 Feb 2003, 23:25
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Quote:
Originally posted by Gayle28uk
Somehow I knew you'd decline that gambit after your post in the other thread
However, I have a sneaky suspicion you've forgotten Ashburton's Rule which allows me to play a ghost station if an outer zone station is played directly after KX.
British Museum
Let's see you get out of that!
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I see the amateurs have been trying. *sigh* [/edit]
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Ah but you forget that the British Museum is closed this time of night, I choose Essex Road!
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7 Feb 2003, 23:26
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Quote:
Originally posted by Idi
Ah but you forget that the British Museum is closed this time of night, I choose Essex Road!
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You can't do that, Gayle could shut down the diagonal/circle interchange by De Beers Law and you'd be right in it.
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7 Feb 2003, 23:28
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
You can't do that, Gayle could shut down the diagonal/circle interchange by De Beers Law and you'd be right in it.
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I think he's got the basics though. This could be an interesting match. Three handed is always more fun, I suggest he follows on from your last move and I take it the next one?
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:29
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Quote:
Originally posted by Gayle28uk
I think he's got the basics though. This could be an interesting match. Three handed is always more fun...
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With or without the playoff?
And your move, m'lady.
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7 Feb 2003, 23:29
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
You can't do that, Gayle could shut down the diagonal/circle interchange by De Beers Law and you'd be right in it.
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Back tracking to Tottenham Court Road would get me out of that sticky fix, and throw an preverbial spanner in the works for you I believe!
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7 Feb 2003, 23:30
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Quote:
Originally posted by Idi
Back tracking to Tottenham Court Road would get me out of that sticky fix, and throw an preverbial spanner in the works for you I believe!
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SSShh, gayle hasn't gone yet.
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7 Feb 2003, 23:31
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
SSShh, gayle hasn't gone yet.
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He's bloody right though! This could be interesting 
Gimme a minute to plan this one carefully, I have an idea...
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
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rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:35
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It was a Stupid Dream
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i know how to play this game
but i will wait until the current one is over
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7 Feb 2003, 23:36
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Quote:
Originally posted by Starbucks
i know how to play this game
but i will wait until the current one is over
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7 Feb 2003, 23:36
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Okay, this is a bit risky but I'm going to impose Curfew Conditions by playing Blackfriars. I assume you are all familiar with CCs?
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:37
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
You can comment if you like
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Commentary and advice is all part of MC as you should well know
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
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rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:38
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Quote:
Originally posted by Gayle28uk
Okay, this is a bit risky but I'm going to impose Curfew Conditions by playing Blackfriars. I assume you are all familiar with CCs?
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I hoped you wouldn't do that, it makes my planned move of Acton Town look positively foolish;
but if that's the way you want to play, then I suppose I will have to get Idi into a pretty pickle and wizz off to Harrow-On-The-Hill (yes, it is allowed in CC if Ashburton's Rule has already been invoked)
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7 Feb 2003, 23:40
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You're up Idi
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Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
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rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:40
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Assuming he's still playing of course ([22:33] *** idi^ has quit IRC (Quit)); if not, then your plan appears to have backfired!
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7 Feb 2003, 23:42
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It was a Stupid Dream
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i would of palyed Fulham broadway
but thats just me
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7 Feb 2003, 23:42
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
Assuming he's still playing of course ([22:33] *** idi^ has quit IRC (Quit)); if not, then your plan appears to have backfired!
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A Dropoff after imposing Curfew? Noooooooooo Now I have to take Holborn or risk MC in 2 moves
Oh well, Holborn it is.
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
das blinkenlights!!!
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7 Feb 2003, 23:43
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Quote:
Originally posted by Starbucks
i would of palyed Fulham broadway
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A good move if we weren't under Curfew, with Idi Dropping Off that leaves me stuck in the upper right central quadrant
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
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rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:45
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Quote:
Originally posted by Gayle28uk
A Dropoff after imposing Curfew? Noooooooooo Now I have to take Holborn or risk MC in 2 moves
Oh well, Holborn it is.
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On the back foot!
Farringdon!
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7 Feb 2003, 23:47
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It was a Stupid Dream
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Go for Notting Hill Gate, then she will be in for it
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7 Feb 2003, 23:48
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
On the back foot!
Farringdon!
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Ok, with you at Farringdon and me at Holborn that makes the Beck coefficient .8 (I love my MC Excel worksheet ) which means I'm probably gonna get hammered but...
Keeping it simple (not that I have a choice right now) I take Russell Square which removes Curfew and allows me to escape this quadrant at least
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Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
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rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:48
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
On the back foot!
Farringdon!
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You almost fooled me with that move, but you didnt notice that by quickly hot stepping to Goldhawk Road I could avoid an 'incident'!
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7 Feb 2003, 23:49
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Quote:
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Go for Notting Hill Gate, then she will be in for it
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I ended Curfew, that move isn't valid now thank God
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Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:50
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Quote:
Originally posted by Idi
You almost fooled me with that move, but you didnt notice that by quickly hot stepping to Goldhawk Road I could avoid an 'incident'!
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You're either playing or not sonny jim...
And as for Gayle, Hammersmith and the Atkins Variations should provide you with an interesting decision.
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7 Feb 2003, 23:50
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Quote:
Originally posted by Idi
You almost fooled me with that move, but you didnt notice that by quickly hot stepping to Goldhawk Road I could avoid an 'incident'!
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A RE-ALIGHTING! YES! I get bonus LV for that!
[edit]Aha, dispute. Better await ajudication on this one. Starbucks, will you do the honours?
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:56
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Quote:
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A RE-ALIGHTING! YES! I get bonus LV for that!
[edit]Aha, dispute. Better await ajudication on this one. Starbucks, will you do the honours?
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Sorry I was rebooting, but losing 3 points on my LCA won't matter as I'm already head of the game! A short trip to Shephards Bush will replenish those lost points, and give me a Golden Gopher card however!
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7 Feb 2003, 23:57
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The extra Line Voltage is enough of a bonus for me
Unfortunately my computer can't calculate the Beck co-efficient fast enough with a three handed game so I'm gonna have to do it the old fashioned way and guesstimate
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
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rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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7 Feb 2003, 23:58
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Quote:
Originally posted by Idi
Sorry I was rebooting, but losing 3 points on my LCA won't matter as I'm already head of the game! A short trip to Shephards Bush will replenish those lost points, and give me a Golden Gopher card however!
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You can only invoke the Gophers if you're playing Hidelburg rules you know....
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7 Feb 2003, 23:59
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Right, so moving on from Idi's last move...
As i have bonus LV I play Goldhawk Road.
Shunt!
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Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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Quote:
Originally posted by Gayle28uk
Right, so moving on from Idi's last move...
As i have bonus LV I play Goldhawk Road.
Shunt!
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Tooting Bec, consequences be damned!
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i would love to know the rules for this game
it sounds really interesting
/me goes to google before gayle can suggest it
[edit]But then, not every game has a 125 volumne rulebook (first page i found had that on :/)[/edit]
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Tooting Bec, consequences be damned!
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Wonder if he's got the balls to do it...
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
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8 Feb 2003, 00:02
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Quote:
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Wonder if he's got the balls to do it...
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What, and grant you a free move to Kentish Town? Enough of your mind games woman
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
What, and grant you a free move to Kentish Town? Enough of your mind games woman
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If he doesn't he's a wuss!
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
das blinkenlights!!!
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Quote:
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If he doesn't he's a wuss!
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He's stronger than that!
I hope he is, anyway.
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Quote:
Originally posted by MrL_JaKiri
He's stronger than that!
I hope he is, anyway.
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We'll find out soon
[Sotto voce]Idi's a wuss, Idi's a wuss[/sotto voce]
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ACHTUNG!!!
Das machine is nicht fur gefingerpoken und mittengrabben. Ist easy
schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen und corkenpoppen mit
spitzensparken. Ist nicht fur gewerken by das dummkopfen. Das
rubbernecken sightseeren keepen hands in das pockets. Relaxen und vatch
das blinkenlights!!!
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