Using the T. name on this thread has now really mucked things up. Clearly everything west of the Nidd is now out-of-bounds, Anyway I very much doubt if he's ever used public transport ... Shippea Hill.
Er - referees - is a two-diagonal ruff with deep level stations on Oyster Provisions actually allowed? I'm sure the famous P Kadilly was given a two segment penalty for that in the 1987 Northumberland and Durham finals in Amble Town Hall.
It was a thrilling match, even by MC standards. Rick Mansworth had just pulled off a straight flush when stumps was called on the penultimate night; the atmosphere was strange; the whole of the North East was torn between wanting refunds for what they assumed would be a short and inevitable final day's play on the one hand, and witnessing an upcoming youngster's first win since turning pro only on All Fools' Day the same year on the other. The alehouses from Morpeth to Berwick were abuzz with talk of little else, and slurred arguments about reverse shunts into disused stations while in Nip. Anyway, the next day Rick played the expected Queening move into Hainault, only for Mr Kadilly to totally unexpectedly cash in his Yellow Chips for a free pass through Nidd.
You can only imagine the tension. The gasps gave way to an appreciative cheer as the genius of the move dawned on the crowd. Silence then fell; Rick looked like a man ruined; his face in his hands some commentators speculated that he was actually crying. He composed himself.
"Turnham Green" he announced in unexpectedly bold tones.
His opponent blinked, then blinked again. He couldn't believe it. He started to say "Euston Square" but he could see it was futile; he shook Rick's hand and retired to his chair as the crowd applauded both Rick's inspired play and P Kadilly's gentlemanly conduct.
We don't see matches like that any more. I date the start of the decline on the disgraceful scenes following the contraversial offside decision at Leamington Spa the following year, the shadow of which still casts a pall over the game to this day.
So in the spirit of the conduct of the late Mr Kadilly, I withdraw my challenge and play Gormenghast Parkway
I think we ought to explain our moves for the benefit of people new to the game. Old hands understand the rationale for the moves above but we have a responsibility to the upcoming players.
Paddington. Laterals are currently spooned thanks to Piglet. This also gives me a Red Chip, which I'll cash in for a Zone 2-4 pass.
(Hmm I thought Piglet was on the lookout for a good bottle of Chateauneuf to go with her Ham and Aix.)
Paddington suggests bears and I spent far too much time on the Internet yesterday looking for a train station in close proximity to bears. Banff seems too far away so I think back to Kew Gardens to look at some plants.
Haywards Heath on a slide (nearest station to Wakehurst), pick up a green chip. This also unspoons the laterals and allows tyros free range (but only until the next new spoon).
Haywards Heath on a slide (nearest station to Wakehurst), pick up a green chip. This also unspoons the laterals and allows tyros free range (but only until the next new spoon).
Which will not be far away...
Watford Met
I was going to play Embankment but that would have given @Baptist Trainfan a Dark Blue set and made ruffing Zone 2 entirely dependant on how the interchanges were split. Too risky at this stage with East vulnerable.
Playing my +1 Oyster Card and an Off-Peak mainline transfer for advantage on my next skill check.
As is well known, the rules forbid any explanation of a move to Harrow-on-the-Hill.
There's a reason for that.
I'm forced into a Declaration. Goodge Street
That splices District and Circle for the next four chukkahs which blocks attempts to use Mainline Stations to reach MC. Such an attempt would spoon all tunnels.
Drat, we can't go via Glasgow Central then. Of course, Goodge Street is only a few stops away from ....
.... wait for it ....
Charing Cross (although us oldies know it as Strand - not of course to be confused with the other station that has the same name: https://tinyurl.com/yxehh767).
Opus Operorum rule applies here, I think. Which means the morning/evening rush hour balance rule takes me on a non-stop run through Queensway* to MORNINGTON CRESCENT
*Night at the Opera. Sorry but I can't see how it isn't valid.
Or would were it not for the Lyttleton Variations. I think that means I get two shots (since I'm not on the Northern Line). I'm not snookered so I'll play from the baulk. Kingsfold is Huffed (or Humphed?) so my clearest line is obviously to knock off those diagonals.
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Just remember you chose to do it this way.
Dollis Hill
And loop...
You know how this ends, don't you?
I managed to sneak in just before my season ticket expired, and before Karl put everything north of the river into Spoon. Sorry about that.
Time for a fresh start:
Bristol Temple Meads
It was a thrilling match, even by MC standards. Rick Mansworth had just pulled off a straight flush when stumps was called on the penultimate night; the atmosphere was strange; the whole of the North East was torn between wanting refunds for what they assumed would be a short and inevitable final day's play on the one hand, and witnessing an upcoming youngster's first win since turning pro only on All Fools' Day the same year on the other. The alehouses from Morpeth to Berwick were abuzz with talk of little else, and slurred arguments about reverse shunts into disused stations while in Nip. Anyway, the next day Rick played the expected Queening move into Hainault, only for Mr Kadilly to totally unexpectedly cash in his Yellow Chips for a free pass through Nidd.
You can only imagine the tension. The gasps gave way to an appreciative cheer as the genius of the move dawned on the crowd. Silence then fell; Rick looked like a man ruined; his face in his hands some commentators speculated that he was actually crying. He composed himself.
"Turnham Green" he announced in unexpectedly bold tones.
His opponent blinked, then blinked again. He couldn't believe it. He started to say "Euston Square" but he could see it was futile; he shook Rick's hand and retired to his chair as the crowd applauded both Rick's inspired play and P Kadilly's gentlemanly conduct.
We don't see matches like that any more. I date the start of the decline on the disgraceful scenes following the contraversial offside decision at Leamington Spa the following year, the shadow of which still casts a pall over the game to this day.
So in the spirit of the conduct of the late Mr Kadilly, I withdraw my challenge and play Gormenghast Parkway
(Bath is beautiful though.)
At the risk of spooning SR third rail electric lines, Morden
Paddington. Laterals are currently spooned thanks to Piglet. This also gives me a Red Chip, which I'll cash in for a Zone 2-4 pass.
Paddington suggests bears and I spent far too much time on the Internet yesterday looking for a train station in close proximity to bears. Banff seems too far away so I think back to Kew Gardens to look at some plants.
Which will not be far away...
Watford Met
I was going to play Embankment but that would have given @Baptist Trainfan a Dark Blue set and made ruffing Zone 2 entirely dependant on how the interchanges were split. Too risky at this stage with East vulnerable.
Playing my +1 Oyster Card and an Off-Peak mainline transfer for advantage on my next skill check.
As is well known, the rules forbid any explanation of a move to Harrow-on-the-Hill.
There's a reason for that.
I'm forced into a Declaration. Goodge Street
That splices District and Circle for the next four chukkahs which blocks attempts to use Mainline Stations to reach MC. Such an attempt would spoon all tunnels.
.... wait for it ....
Charing Cross (although us oldies know it as Strand - not of course to be confused with the other station that has the same name: https://tinyurl.com/yxehh767).
(Not this one, though I am tempted.)
There's a good chance of an undertrick here if the double ruff doesn't come off, so I'm going to risk needing a Death Save and go Monument
*Night at the Opera. Sorry but I can't see how it isn't valid.
Let's start the next at
Amersham
Lyttleton Variations apply.
We'll have to take the plunge, I think. The Lakes. N.B. Passengers wishing to board a train here must signal to the driver.
Lake (Isle of Wight)
Get out of that. Mirkwood wild and Dorwinion is in Spoon
[Strokes chin thoughtfully]
Barking