Saturday Afternoon Chess/Open Thread 10-22-2016 [OregonMuse]

Good afternoon morons and moronettes, and welcome to the Saturday Afternoon Chess/Open Thread, the only AoSHQ thread with content specifically for all of us chess nerds who pay homage in the temple of Caïssa, goddess of the chessboard. And, for those of you who aren't nerdly enough for chess, you can use this thread to talk about checkers, or other games, or politics, or whatever you wish, only please try to keep it civil. Nobody wants to get into pie fight on a Saturday afternoon. Except if you're hungry.

Problem 1 - White To Play (304)

Hint: White to play and mate in 2

rnb2rk1/pp2q1bR/2p3Q1/3p2N1/5B2/2N1P3/PPP2P2/R3K3 w Q - 0 1

Problem 2 - White To Play (304)

Hint: White mates in 2

1qkr4/1p2Rp1b/p4Ppp/2p5/2P3P1/1Q1P2bP/PP4B1/6K1 w - - 0 1

The Hustler

Here's Magnus Carlsen paying a visit to Washington Square Park, and he's keeping it on the down low to see if he can outhustle the chess hustlers. Fortunately, the hustlers in Washington Square Park do not pay much attention to who they're playing. I guess they figure one patzer is the same as another. Except, heh, not this time.

And bonus Liv Tyler. Didn't know she was hanging out with Carlsen. I suspect all famous people know each other.

Problem 3 - White To Play (280)

Black is threatening Qg2#. How does White best deal with this threat?

Hint: White mates in 4

6RQ/1p6/3p3p/3qrp1k/8/6PK/1r5P/8 w - - 0 1

The Worst Kind of Chess Mistake

Here is something I was painfully reminded of earlier this week:

Chess mistakes always hurt, no doubt about it. But some mistakes are more painful than others. Even worse than blundering away a piece or missing a mate in 1, here is the worst: you're studying a position that's gotten real hairy, full of traps and pitfalls, and you see one particular line that is very bad for you, e.g. it leaves one of your pieces hanging. So you say to yourself "Self, that particular line is very bad for me, because, behold, it leaves one of my pieces hanging. I'm certainly glad I noticed this line. Now I know I have to avoid playing it." And then you go on to analyze other complicated possibilities. And when you've finally figured out the move to make, you check it one last time, and then you make it, and as soon as you remove your hand away from the piece, you suddenly realize OH SHIT, YOU COMPLETELY FORGOT YOUR ANALYSIS OF THE ORIGINAL BAD LINE. And whatever disaster you had told yourself you absolutely had to avoid at all costs is now sitting right there out in the open on the board for your opponent and everyone else in the world to look at. You break out into a clammy sweat and you swear you can hear the cackling laughter of a thousand clowns all around you, ringing in your ears. You feel like you've been walking around with a big "KICK ME" sign taped to your butt the whole time.

Shorter version: My chess sucks. It just sucks.

Couple three weeks back on the chess thread, some moron started the "Stupid F*king Idiots" chess club, after which a few of you claimed to be charter members. Well, so am I and I think my member number is something like #0000002. One guy wanted to join, but he didn't know his own address because, well, you know... But it occurred to me we need a club logo for signs and letterhead stationery. Perhaps something like a drawing of a dumb guy with a chess piece stuck up his nose. Or a chessboard surrounded by scattered pieces, overlaid by a dunce cap. I'd be right at home in a club like that.

Problem 4 - Black To Play (3

Hint: Black will mate in 7 moves at the most

1r1q1k1r/Q4ppp/2B2n2/8/Pbbp4/1P4P1/2PP1P1P/R1B1K2R b KQ - 0 1

Endgame of the Week (307)

White to move. He realizes that he can use the threat of the discovered check to his advantage. How does he do this?

8/P7/R7/8/2q5/5K2/7k/8 w - - 0 1

About the Pic I'll Be Using Next Week

I've been collecting pics from various places around the internet to use on the chess thread, and I've got a good backlog. A couple of months ago, I found one that I thought would be perfect for the Halloween weekend, i.e. it froze my blood. So I've got it in the slot for next week's chess thread. I know that some of you perhaps have more gentle tastes and preferences than I, and since this pic is pretty creepy (not gory, but disturbing), I'll have an alternate ready to go should I get enough negative feedback. This happened to me once on the book thread several years ago. I put up a pic *I* thought was pretty funny, but no-one else did: I saw 3 complaints about it within the first 10 comments, so I thought it best to swap it out with a more congenial photo. Which I did. I felt very bad that I had made Sunday morning unpleasant for some of my audience.

So because of that incident, this is a warning that next week's pic, while IMHO very well done, will perhaps not be so easy to look at.

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Solutions Update

Problem 1 - White To Play (304)

rnb2rk1/pp2q1bR/2p3Q1/3p2N1/5B2/2N1P3/PPP2P2/R3K3 w Q - 0 1

Perhaps you were thinking "hey look, I can skewer that rook through the queen by 1.Bd6, but that doesn't work, because after 1...Qf7 2.Rxg7+ Qxg7 3.Qxg7+ Kxg7 4.Bxf8+ Kxf8, you've got nothing to show for all your trouble. Same with if you decide to go with 2.Qxf7+ Rxf7 3.Rxg7+ Kxg7 4.Nxf7 Kxf7.

Fortunately, there's a simpler, better solution, namely, a mate in two:

1.Rh8+ Kxh8
2.Qh7#

Ta-daaa!

Problem 2 - White To Play (304)

1qkr4/1p2Rp1b/p4Ppp/2p5/2P3P1/1Q1P2bP/PP4B1/6K1 w - - 0 1

I hope everyone can see that Black's pawn on b7 is incredibly weak. The only question is, how best do you hit it? I first thought I could maybe win the exchange with 1.Rxb7, but:

1...Qa8
2.Rf7+ Kxf7
3.Bxa8 Rxa8

So it's debateable whether that actually wins anything at all. And besides, Black can always respond to 1.Rxb7 with

1...Qf4!

And that kind of puts a stop to any of White plans. Also no good is 1.Qxb7+ Qxb7 2.Bxb7+ Kb8 3.Bxa6 Ka8. So, what is White to do? That leaves only

1.Bxb7+ Qxb7

Black's only reply. And then the end:

2.Qxb7#

Problem 3 - White To Play (280)

6RQ/1p6/3p3p/3qrp1k/8/6PK/1r5P/8 w - - 0 1

Not much of a decision tree here, all the moves are forced:

1.Rg5+!

The pawn on h6 is pinned by White's queen, so the pawn cannot capture it. However, Black's king is not so bound:

1...Kxg5

But it won't help.

2.Qg7+ Kh5
3.g4+ fxg4+
4.Qxg4#

Problem 4 - Black To Play (38 )

1r1q1k1r/Q4ppp/2B2n2/8/Pbbp4/1P4P1/2PP1P1P/R1B1K2R b KQ - 0 1

1...Qe8+!
2.Bxe8

Not 2.Kd1? Qe2#

2...Rxe8+
3.Kd1 Be2+
4.Ke1 Bg4+
5.Qe7+

Desperation! If 5.Kf1 then 5...Bh3+ 6.Kg1 Re1#.

5...Rxe7+

The end is near.

6.Kf1 Bh3+
7.Kg1 Re1#

Some of you morons probably didn't see the move 5.Qe7+ and so thought you had a mate in 6. That's OK, it's pretty trivial. It's one of those "spite" checks that a chess app comes up with when it's losing, and it makes no difference whatsoever in the final outcome.

Endgame of the Week (307)

8/P7/R7/8/2q5/5K2/7k/8 w - - 0 1

One of the important aspects of the endgame, especially those involving queens and pawns that are threatening to queen, is the concept of "the initiative". The player who is taking active steps to implement a plan has the initiative and the other player, who is trying to defend against that plan from being executed, does not. The intiative can pass back and forth between players several times during a game, and sometimes it's not clear who has it.

In this position, Black is threating to get in some sort of counterattack where his queen forks Black's king and rook, so White needs to get things going before Black can do this

1.Rh6+ Kg1

Black's response is forced.

2.Rh1+!

White needs time to queen his pawn. Usually, doing this gives the other play the chance to start attacking, and many endgames are lost with a queened pawn sitting helplessly on the queening square, never having got the chance to get into the game. But the purpose of this sacrifice is to pull the Black king into the corner where it will be subjected to the threat of a discovered check. This will give White time to queen his pawn.

2...Kxh1

No other choice.

3.a8=Q

This is the position White was aiming for. Look at it. He has nothing to fear from checks by the Black queen. For example, if 3...Qd3+ then 4.Kf2+ Kh2 5.Qg2#. Or 3...Qf7+ 4.Kg3+ Kg1 5.Qg2#

So the only moves for Black are either Kg1 or Kh2.

If 3...Kh2 there follows

4.Qh8+ Kg1
5.Qg7+ Kf1 (not 5...Kh1? 6.Qg2#)
6.Qa1+ Qc1
7.Qxc1#

If 3...Kg1 then

4.Qa7+

Not 4.Qa1+? Qf1+! and Black draws

4...Kh1 (4...Kf1 5.Qa1+ with mate to follow)
5.Qh7+ Kg1
6.Qg7+ Qg4+
7.Qxg4+ Kf1
8.Qg2+ Ke1
9.Qe2#

Hope to see you all next week!

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Note: that cryptic line of letters and numbers you see underneath each board diagram is a representation of the position in what is known as "Forsyth-Edwards Notation", or F.E.N. It's actually readable by humans. Most computer applications nowadays can read FEN, so those of you who may want to study the position, you can copy the line of FEN and paste into your chess app and it should automatically recreate the position on its display board. Or, Windows users can just "triple click" on it and the entire line will be highlighted so you can copy and past it into your chess app.

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So that about wraps it up for this week. Chess thread tips, suggestions, bribes, rumors, threats, and insults may be sent to my yahoo address: OregonMuse little-a-in-a-circle yahoo dott com.

Posted by: Open Blogger at 04:59 PM

Comments

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1 Hat trick?

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 04:56 PM (sWbjH)

2 This is chess not hockey silly.
On to the problems

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 04:57 PM (sWbjH)

3 Before I get to the chess problems, my wife was wondering about board games I played as a kid. Specifically Sorry! and Risk came up. Monopoly was another favorite that could take up a afternoon or well into the night aat a sleepover.

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 05:00 PM (sWbjH)

4 I'll get the others.

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 05:00 PM (sWbjH)

5 I'll get the others.

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 05:00 PM (sWbjH)

I already did.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:03 PM (IheRu)

6 Monopoly was another favorite that could take up a afternoon or well into the night aat a sleepover.
Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 05:00 PM (sWbjH)

Yes, Monopoly properly played could take a good 7-8 hours to finish.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:04 PM (IheRu)

7 Well, AM ain't giving up.

Posted by: BignJames at October 22, 2016 05:04 PM (+q52R)

8 Texas A&M just scored TD with 28 secs before half.

AL 13 - A&M 7. Now to read the chess problems and act like I can solve them. *Sigh*

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 05:05 PM (Dhht7)

9 Yes, Monopoly properly played could take a good 7-8 hours to finish.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:04 PM (IheRu)

Hated that game....'cuz I sucked at it.

Posted by: BignJames at October 22, 2016 05:05 PM (+q52R)

10 Gaming thread!

The pig news out in gaming, excuse me the BIG news, is that the voice actors' wing of SAG is now on strike. Here's The Know:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSoOF0rbsCA

So, for games in which voice acting talent is a selling point, those games are going to be delayed and/or hiring hoboes off the street. Which is I suppose okay if your game is about hoboes, but less okay if you want to see and hear Kevin Spacey.

I tend toward seeing this as a nothingburger. I don't care much about voice talent in videogames. To me it's just a gimmick. Gameplay matters more.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 05:06 PM (6FqZa)

11 If you played cut-throat Monopoly strictly by the rules it would only take a few hours to play. But when you start putting money on Free Parking and allowing borrowing from the bank w/o mortgaging property then it would take all night.

Posted by: Vic We Have No Party at October 22, 2016 05:06 PM (mpXpK)

12 P1
B to d6? Black Queen captures or dodges but Qxg7

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 05:06 PM (sWbjH)

13 My black squirrel stole the show! It often does.

Posted by: Liv Tyler at October 22, 2016 05:06 PM (gwG9s)

14 1: Rh8+

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:06 PM (zc3Db)

15 Clever of Carlsen to sick a squirrel against the toothless gaffer as a distraction.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 05:06 PM (EnKk6)

16 sic, not sick.

*in before word wangs*

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 05:07 PM (EnKk6)

17 Crap on a stick. It looks like I am going to have to remember how to play chess.

Tiny granddaughter who just turned 7 last month says she has mastered the game of checkers, and she is now going to turn her attention to chess. Parents have purchased a chess set for her. What the flip am I supposed to do now?? Pay attention to OM's chess thread?? This is too much, sir. Too much.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:07 PM (bpfzP)

18 2: Bxb7+

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:07 PM (zc3Db)

19 Hey, I could be a member of the Stupid Blankety-Blank Idiots chess club! As long as you didn't make me say the actual middle word. Or stick a chess piece up my nose. I think that would hurt.

And OMuse, it's very kind of you to warn us about the picture you intend to use next week. You're a true gentleman. I don't know whether to look or not!

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:07 PM (uHcnA)

20 Yes, Monopoly properly played could take a good 7-8 hours to finish.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:04 PM (IheRu)

Hated that game....'cuz I sucked at it.

Posted by: BignJames at October 22, 2016 05:05 PM

It not that bad or take that long if you can be the "Banker."

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 05:08 PM (Dhht7)

21 14 1: Rh8+

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:06 PM (zc3Db)

Yes, and...?

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:09 PM (IheRu)

22 Hey Eris, since this is also an open thread, I can tell you my power outage story. Because we did lose our power today. Wanna hear it?

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:09 PM (uHcnA)

23 3: Rg5+

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:10 PM (zc3Db)

24 Oh. And here's the kicker. She has joined the Chess club at school. She's in frikkin first grade!

This will not end well for grammie.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:10 PM (bpfzP)

25 Problem 1:
1. Rh8+ KxRh8
2. Qh7#

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 05:10 PM (sdi6R)

26 OM, I gots to know -- what was the disturbing pic in the book thread?

I have a pretty high threshold for "disturbing".

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 05:10 PM (EnKk6)

27 Bluebell, yes.

Cannibalism?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 05:11 PM (EnKk6)

28 Monopoly can get to the point where you have two players with so much money they can't knock rach other out.

Sorry, politics.

Posted by: fluffy at October 22, 2016 05:12 PM (eiFlk)

29 Damn, I know even the hustler's squirrel has already got problem #1. Good thing I'm not on the clock.

Posted by: t-bird at October 22, 2016 05:13 PM (kCDOM)

30 4:Qe7+

Force the queen exchange, get the king off the last row to allow the other rook to move out.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:14 PM (zc3Db)

31 >>> This will not end well for grammie.

Make the sacrifice for the new generation.

Posted by: fluffy at October 22, 2016 05:14 PM (eiFlk)

32 AL 13 - AM 7.
Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 05:05 PM (Dhht7)

Nice to see the Aggies aren't letting the Tide simply roll over them.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:14 PM (IheRu)

33 Problem 2:
1. Bxb7+ Qxb7
2. Qxb7#

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 05:14 PM (sdi6R)

34 Ok, now I got it.

Posted by: t-bird at October 22, 2016 05:14 PM (ysprU)

35 Wake me up if you want me.

Posted by: Thad Cochran at October 22, 2016 05:16 PM (OF/aZ)

36 Yes, and...?

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:09 PM (IheRu)

I didn't want to ruin it for those who are still looking at it. That's why I just put the first moves in this early. They might be correct, they might not .... but others can still work on them.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:16 PM (zc3Db)

37 And #2! I should give myself the rest of the weekend off. That's a strong performance.

Posted by: t-bird at October 22, 2016 05:16 PM (ysprU)

38 A&M isn't going away.

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at October 22, 2016 05:16 PM (89T5c)

39 Make the sacrifice for the new generation.

Posted by: fluffy at October 22, 2016 05:14 PM (eiFlk)
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I thought I did that when I drove her to violin lessons starting at age 5. Apparently this was not enough.

On the other hand, her little brothers will probably make up for it with their non-excelling ways. They're lucky if they can find their own shoes.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:18 PM (bpfzP)

40 One thing about a Halloween picture to me unless its in obvious bad taste let er'fly

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 05:19 PM (sWbjH)

41 OM, I gots to know -- what was the disturbing pic in the book thread?

No, it's a specific, chess-themed pic I would never use for the book thread.

I have a pretty high threshold for "disturbing".
Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 05:10 PM (EnKk6)

Well, that's good. So you should be OK. Please understand it's not gory, like, you know, spurting blood and body parts and exploding heads or anything of that nature. I don't want to give it away, but it's just... disturbing.

But it's *beautifully* done, which is why I want to use it.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:20 PM (IheRu)

42 No cannibalism, but semi-hysteria. Ready?

Unbeknownst to me, as I was warily keeping an eye on my son's baseball game, the surrounding trees, and the nearby power lines, the power went off at my house. I had to leave my son's game early to go get my locks shorn so mercifully I wasn't around for any of this and heard it after the fact.

My daughter (23) had just gotten out of the shower when the power went off. She has beautiful long, thick curly hair which today she was going to blow dry, straighten, then curl again (don't ask) because she was going to this fabulous wedding of one of her college roommates.

So the power is off, and she panics. She asks my daughter to get my husband who is outside splitting logs. My husband comes in and no joke, my daughter asks him to hook up the generator so she can do her hair. My husband says it would take him 30 minutes to do that, given where the generator was, and offers to - and I think he was serious - have her stand on the deck while he blew her hair dry with the leaf blower.

She turned him down flat and said I'm serious, I need you to get the generator going. Whereupon my other daughter says, why don't you call your high school friend who lives nearby and see if they have power and go over there. So she did, and they did, and she gathered up everything to go do her hair there, then left for the wedding.

Luckily, she has known this kid all her life (and we have known the family) so he didn't even blink an eye at the request. I'm sure the mom got a huge kick out of it because a) she has two daughters and b) she loves my daughter and is used to her.

But boy, would I have loved to see photos of my husband blowdrying my daughter's hair with the leaf blower. And I assure you, there would have been photos. And video.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:20 PM (uHcnA)

43 But boy, would I have loved to see photos of my husband blowdrying my daughter's hair with the leaf blower. And I assure you, there would have been photos. And video.

The pic could be sent to There I Fixed It

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 05:22 PM (6FqZa)

44 and offers to - and I think he was serious - have her stand on the deck while he blew her hair dry with the leaf blower.

LOL.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:22 PM (zc3Db)

45 I didn't want to ruin it for those who are still looking at it. That's why I just put the first moves in this early. They might be correct, they might not .... but others can still work on them.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:16 PM (zc3Db)

Duh... I should have realized this. You sound like you know what you're doing.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:22 PM (IheRu)

46 bluebell - now that I think of it, I bet a leaf-blower would do a pretty good job on long, thick hair. But she probably wasn't in the mood to experiment.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:23 PM (bpfzP)

47 My husband says it would take him 30 minutes to do that, given where the generator was, and offers to - and I think he was serious - have her stand on the deck while he blew her hair dry with the leaf blower.

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Laughing like a retarded hyena over here! Your husband is a Moron of the highest order. Also, scotch is a good iPad cleaner.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 05:24 PM (kTF2Z)

48 Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:20 PM (uHcnA)

OMG, funnier than hell.

Posted by: washrivergal at October 22, 2016 05:24 PM (CFc5L)

49 But she probably wasn't in the mood to experiment.
Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:23 PM (bpfzP)
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Heh, no, she certainly was not. And she is, shall we say, the most temperamental of my kids. Has a wicked sense of humor, but is the one most apt to fly off the handle. Luckily, none of us takes her seriously.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:25 PM (uHcnA)

50 OM -- it's a chess set made out of human bones, isn't it?

Coooool.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 05:25 PM (EnKk6)

51 4:Qe7+

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:14 PM (zc3Db)

Almost.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:25 PM (IheRu)

52 OM -- it's a chess set made out of human bones, isn't it?
Coooool.

Pics of bones? Got it covered!

Posted by: Anthony Weiner at October 22, 2016 05:26 PM (IcT7t)

53 Your husband is a Moron of the highest order. Also, scotch is a good iPad cleaner.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 05:24 PM (kTF2Z)
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I can't vouch for the scotch, but you're right about my husband. You guys would love him. He's way smarter and way funnier than me. I'll have to get the actual story from him because I'm sure there was more teasing involved.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:27 PM (uHcnA)

54 Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:22 PM (IheRu)

I get lots of them wrong. But I have always been partial to 2 minute chess and rarely think more than 1 move ahead, anyway

But with most of structured chess problems there is always a strong clue as to the solutions - it's generally the most ridiculous looking move that works - in addition to knowing, beforehand, that there is a solution, unlike in a running game.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:28 PM (zc3Db)

55 Bluebell, that is hilarious. That's an offer that the dad from Home Improvement would have made in earnest -- why use some wimpy pink hair dryer when I can do it in half the time?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 05:28 PM (EnKk6)

56 I don't want to give it away, but it's just... disturbing.

But it's *beautifully* done, which is why I want to use it.
Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:20 PM (IheRu)
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I can't even being to imagine what this could be. So now for sure I'm going to have to look, even if it means I run away screaming.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:28 PM (uHcnA)

57
And she is, shall we say, the most temperamental of my kids. Has a
wicked sense of humor, but is the one most apt to fly off the handle.
Luckily, none of us takes her seriously.
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I wish I knew your secret to that. We have a couple of family members that can be pretty touchy just about regular daily stuff. I often feel like I'm walking on eggshells when I'm around them. I hate feeling like something I say or do might launch a pouting party.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:29 PM (bpfzP)

58 Oh. And here's the kicker. She has joined the Chess club at school. She's in frikkin first grade!

This will not end well for grammie.
Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:10 PM (bpfzP)

Wow. You'd better up your game, grammie, and I'm not talking just about chess. It sounds like you've got yourself a real over-achiever on your hands and you're probably going to see it in other areas of her life as well.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:29 PM (IheRu)

59 P3
R-g5

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 05:30 PM (sWbjH)

60 Grammie, I foresee chess lessons in your future. I also envision granddaughter taking up fencing, so purchase an epee and mask as well.

En garde!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 05:31 PM (EnKk6)

61 Posting hello from the TxMoMee!

Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at October 22, 2016 05:31 PM (2El4P)

62 DG! Has anything/anyone caught fire yet? Police called?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 05:32 PM (EnKk6)

63 I wish I knew your secret to that. We have a couple of family members that can be pretty touchy just about regular daily stuff. I often feel like I'm walking on eggshells when I'm around them. I hate feeling like something I say or do might launch a pouting party.
Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:29 PM (bpfzP)
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Honestly, it's because we've teased our kids and each other - and let them tease us - since they were born. No mean stuff, of course, but we've encouraged them to laugh at themselves and we've been pretty successful in brainwashing this into them. That's not to say no one's feelings ever get hurt, but really it is rare.

I guarantee you my daughter is at that wedding reception right now telling this story and laughing at herself. There is also probably alcohol involved there.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:33 PM (uHcnA)

64 4:Qe7+

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:14 PM (zc3Db)

Almost.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:25 PM (IheRu)

I really like that move ... but if you say it isn't it then I would go with Qe8+. Bishop takes queen, rook takes bishop, check. King moves, bishop to e2 check .. that sort of thing.

Don't know how it turns out, really ... but it seems okay

Draw at worst.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:33 PM (zc3Db)

65 I haven't figured out a solution to Problem 3, but 1. g4+ fxg4 2. Rxg4 eliminates Black's Qg2# threat.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 05:33 PM (sdi6R)

66 Wow.
You'd better up your game, grammie, and I'm not talking just about
chess. It sounds like you've got yourself a real over-achiever on your
hands and you're probably going to see it in other areas of her life as
well.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:29 PM (IheRu)
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Tell me about it. She's already playing violin in a trio that does charity events. I went through the same thing with her mother. About wore out my last set of nerves. Uff da.

But the bright spot, like I said, is that her little brothers are wonderfully below average.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:33 PM (bpfzP)

67 Oh, joy? CBS has a new all female sports show coming out. Grrrrrlllll power!

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 05:33 PM (kTF2Z)

68 Woo hoo DangerGirl! Tell everyone hello!

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:33 PM (uHcnA)

69 Bluebell, that is hilarious. That's an offer that the dad from Home Improvement would have made in earnest -- why use some wimpy pink hair dryer when I can do it in half the time?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 05:28 PM (EnKk6)

Ha! This is a great example of guy thinking. Kind of like, "Hmmm... it's going to take 5 minutes to microwave my TV dinner, that's too damn long. Let me fire up this kiln and I'll git 'er done in 30 seconds."

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:34 PM (IheRu)

70 So far, so good. The Liberal blood sacrifice will be happening soon, followed by tequila shots.

Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at October 22, 2016 05:34 PM (2El4P)

71 grammie, it sounds like you have the most wonderful grandchildren. How nice

You could always get your granddaughter to teach you how to play chess, you know.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:36 PM (uHcnA)

72 Grammie,
I foresee chess lessons in your future. I also envision granddaughter
taking up fencing, so purchase an epee and mask as well.

En garde!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 05:31 PM (EnKk6)
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Grammie-kabobs!

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:36 PM (bpfzP)

73 Ha! This is a great example of guy thinking. Kind of like, "Hmmm... it's going to take 5 minutes to microwave my TV dinner, that's too damn long. Let me fire up this kiln and I'll git 'er done in 30 seconds."
Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:34 PM (IheRu)
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Oh believe me, I could give you some great examples of guy thinking, with that husband of mine and our two boys in the house. Sometimes I just don't even want to know what's going on.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:37 PM (uHcnA)

74 You could always get your granddaughter to teach you how to play chess, you know.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:36 PM (uHcnA)

That's a great idea. And after that, she can teach the rest of us morons how to play, because we all pretty much suck.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:38 PM (IheRu)

75 So far, so good. The Liberal blood sacrifice will be happening soon, followed by tequila shots.
Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at October 22, 2016 05:34 PM (2El4P)
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Ooooh, cool. Where did you find the liberal to sacrifice? Did someone swing by Austin on the way?

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:38 PM (uHcnA)

76 I'm really looking forward to November 1st, also known as half price chocolate day. "Dad, why does Santa give us Halloween candy in our stockings?"

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 05:38 PM (kTF2Z)

77 You could always get your granddaughter to teach you how to play chess, you know.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:36 PM (uHcnA)
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That's the embarrassing part. I used to play in college and now my brain has turned into cauliflower. Darned if I can remember any of it. I suppose though that it might be good brain exercise for me to learn again. I do have memory problems. This might help, who knows?

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:38 PM (bpfzP)

78 61 Posting hello from the TxMoMee!

Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at October 22, 2016 05:31 PM (2El4P)

Who's all there with you, DG?

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:39 PM (IheRu)

79 grammie, I did too, and I can't even remember how to set up a chess board anymore. I don't even think we have one, even.

I should probably do something about that. If I remember.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:40 PM (uHcnA)

80 Hello Tejano morons! Sorry I'm not living there anymore. How's the Houston turnout?

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 05:40 PM (6FqZa)

81 I should probably do something about that. If I remember.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:40 PM (uHcnA)
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I think we're probably related.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:42 PM (bpfzP)

82 boulder terlit hobo - did you make Boulder great again today?

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:43 PM (bpfzP)

83 Let's see...Ben Had, Steck, Stephen Price Blair, lindafell and a whole bunch of people I've already forgotten who they are and I feel really bad about it.

Posted by: @DangerGirl (gab.ai) and her 1.21 Gigawatt Sanity Prod (tm) at October 22, 2016 05:43 PM (2El4P)

84 TD Aggies.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 05:43 PM (Dhht7)

85 Aggies 14 - Tide 13.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 05:45 PM (Dhht7)

86 A&M takes the lead!

Posted by: Barack O at October 22, 2016 05:45 PM (kTF2Z)

87 Okay....it is an open thread, so I get to ask which of you Morons knows more about wireless networking than I do.

Actually, I know the answer....all of you.

What's a good wireless access point to upgrade my too slow for streaming HD current one?

Or, how about those boosters that plug in all over the house?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2016 05:45 PM (Zu3d9)

88 You're quick, OMuse. Thank you.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:45 PM (uHcnA)

89 That's the embarrassing part. I used to play in college and now my brain has turned into cauliflower. Darned if I can remember any of it. I suppose though that it might be good brain exercise for me to learn again. I do have memory problems. This might help, who knows?

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:38 PM (bpfzP)

Grammie, this is exactly why I picked up chess again after I retired. I want to do things to keep my mind active and engaged and I believe doing so will keep senility at bay. So I do my chess thread and book thread, read a lot, and limit my TV watching and hopefully my brain will not turn into an inert substance.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:46 PM (IheRu)

90 Oops

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 05:46 PM (kTF2Z)

91 What's a good wireless access point to upgrade my too slow for streaming HD current one?

What have you got now is the first question.

Posted by: Anthony Weiner at October 22, 2016 05:46 PM (IcT7t)

92 Can't get rid of this guy I see.
P4 has me stumped

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 05:47 PM (sWbjH)

93 Backgammon and cribbage are my favorite board games, never got into chess.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at October 22, 2016 05:47 PM (BcNLK)

94 Off, pervy pic taker sock!

Posted by: Blanco Basura at October 22, 2016 05:47 PM (IcT7t)

95 http://bit.ly/2euQZvj

Posted by: docweasel at October 22, 2016 05:47 PM (NOqcx)

96 Anyone heard from SMFH today? How's Carl?

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at October 22, 2016 05:49 PM (BcNLK)

97 I'm with all y'all on the short term memory thing. Got so bad I went to the neurologist. Told me that chronic stresss and lack of sleep were killers for short term memory. Prescribed clonezepam which worked for sleep, but turned me into a zombie. I now just take Benadryl about an hour before bed.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 05:49 PM (kTF2Z)

98 P4 has me stumped

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 05:47 PM (sWbjH)

Yep. There's got to be some trick to it. I am still trading Queens and calling it a day, but Oregon says there's something better. I would bet that there has to be a knight move involved, though I can't see myself moving that knight anywhere ... but it's got to be on the board for a reason.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:49 PM (zc3Db)

99 Oregon Muse - that sounds like good advice. I'm going to be more vigilant about keeping things running upstairs. Now is the time, I see that. I really, really want to memorize more Bible verses, including references. I'm forever saying to Rev - "You know, that verse that says ....... where is that?" and he'll say, Oh yeah, that's 1st John 1:3". I hate that. I need to know that, and not rely on someone else or googling BibleGateway. I don't think they'll have BibleGateway in the camps.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:51 PM (bpfzP)

100 OM, you have the keys, can you not vaporize XzRw1?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 05:51 PM (kTF2Z)

101 hopefully my brain will not turn into an inert substance.

Posted by: OregonMuse

Dad, did crossword puzzles for the same reason. Of course he had 7-8 crossword dic's next to him. When he couldn't finish, Mom would finish them sans dictionaries. Pissed him off.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 05:52 PM (Dhht7)

102 Miley, I was here earlier today, and I haven't seen anything from SMFH yet. I suspect she won't be around until Carl goes to sleep for the evening, just my guess.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:52 PM (uHcnA)

103
That's the embarrassing part. I used to play in college and now my
brain has turned into cauliflower. Darned if I can remember any of it. I
suppose though that it might be good brain exercise for me to learn
again. I do have memory problems. This might help, who knows?

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:38 PM (bpfzP)

Grammie,
this is exactly why I picked up chess again after I retired. I want to
do things to keep my mind active and engaged and I believe doing so will
keep senility at bay. So I do my chess thread and book thread, read a
lot, and limit my TV watching and hopefully my brain will not turn into
an inert substance.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:46 PM (IheRu)
=====Crossword puzzles. I like the larger 'Sunday' format because it gives me more room to work around.

Posted by: mustbequantum at October 22, 2016 05:53 PM (MIKMs)

104 "I don't think they'll have BibleGateway in the camps."

In the camps, it's the content of the verse that will matter, not the location. Will they allow Bibles in the camps? I doubt it.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at October 22, 2016 05:54 PM (BcNLK)

105 Rev's home. He wants to go for a walk in the woods so I guess I am going for a walk in the woods. Nice out now, so - fun

bbl

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 05:54 PM (bpfzP)

106 Let me make you feel better, fellow old people. I'll be standing there looking at something on the counter and I'll say to my daughter (the one above), "Can you please hand me the . . . the . . . the . . " and she'll look at me deadpan and say, "Spoon?"

And I'll say yes, that's it.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:54 PM (uHcnA)

107 59
P3

R-g5

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 05:30 PM (sWbjH)

I found that ... was having trouble with the continuation ... but I think I have it now.

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 05:55 PM (uqnYW)

108 Sounds like fun, grammie. After that go down to the lake and see if you can crash a wedding reception! It is Saturday after all.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:55 PM (uHcnA)

109 What have you got now is the first question.

Posted by: Anthony Weiner at October 22, 2016 05:46 PM (IcT7t)

Cable company wireless router in the basement. A Trendnet 300mbps access point on the second floor running a second wifi.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2016 05:55 PM (Zu3d9)

110 Thanks, bluebell.

"OM, you have the keys, can you not vaporize XzRw1?"

I see that Xxer's posts disappeared. Good job!

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at October 22, 2016 05:56 PM (BcNLK)

111 Bluebell, heh. I love it when I walk into a room and wonder what the hell did I come in here for? Luckily for me, the answer is usually booze.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 05:56 PM (kTF2Z)

112
In the camps, it's the content of the verse that will matter, not the location.

Good morning campers. Today's subject is turn the other cheek.

Posted by: Barney Frank at October 22, 2016 05:57 PM (IqV8l)

113 My wood-splitting men have come in and are starting to look hungrily around for dinner, so I'd better go make some.

Bye everyone.

Posted by: bluebell at October 22, 2016 05:57 PM (uHcnA)

114 Crossword puzzles. I like the larger 'Sunday' format because it gives me more room to work around.

Posted by: mustbequantum at October 22, 2016 05:53 PM (MIKMs)

Yup, also good. Mrs. Muse does crossword puzzles by the bushel, but they've never interested me very much.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 05:58 PM (IheRu)

115 Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 05:49 PM (zc3Db)

P4 is pretty standard once you find Qe8+ ... and Qe8+ is more-or-less forced ...

I can give a very simple non-specific hint if you like.

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 05:58 PM (uqnYW)

116 I' I now just take Benadryl about an hour before bed.
Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 05:49 PM (kTF2Z)

I hope that continues to work for you.

My husband is wearing a portable EEG machine for 72 hours in hopes of diagnosing an odd, though not life threatening thing he has.

He also has a camera focused on him recording video, which means I can't cuss or run around in my underwear when I'm near him.
This is really crimping my lifestyle.

Posted by: stace...TEXIT at October 22, 2016 05:58 PM (ozZau)

117 For the endgame, I'm guessing you use a windmill-esque tactic to eventually get the Queen? I see the words 'discovered check' and I know you can windmill with a rook and a queen.

Posted by: broseidon king of the brocean at October 22, 2016 05:59 PM (kumBu)

118 A Trendnet 300mbps access point on the second floor running a second wifi.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2016 05:55 PM (Zu3d9)

What's the bandwidth that you need for your HD? You don't do any compression, at all, before streaming?

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:00 PM (zc3Db)

119 TD AL. Tide 20- Aggies 14

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 06:01 PM (Dhht7)

120 This is really crimping my lifestyle.
Posted by: stace...TEXIT at October 22, 2016 05:58 PM (ozZau)

But the good news is that I've learned about what to do with my wet hair if the electricity goes out. This could be life-changing.

Posted by: stace...TEXIT at October 22, 2016 06:01 PM (ozZau)

121 "Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 05:49 PM (kTF2Z) "

Klonopin (clonazepam) was one of the 10 or 11 drugs that doctors gave me as an Rx to attempt to treat my Tourette's as a kid. So I took it in the morning before school. That youthful energy is really amazing - if I took Klonopin in the mornings now, I'd be conked out all day.

Posted by: broseidon king of the brocean at October 22, 2016 06:02 PM (kumBu)

122
But the good news is that I've learned about what to do with my wet hair if the electricity goes out.

Which is...?

Posted by: Soothsayer at October 22, 2016 06:02 PM (FkvKh)

123 100 OM, you have the keys, can you not vaporize XzRw1?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 05:51 PM (kTF2Z)

Yes and no. I don't want to explain too much publicly. Shoot me an email if you want to know more.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:02 PM (IheRu)

124 I can give a very simple non-specific hint if you like.

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 05:58 PM (uqnYW)

That's okay. I hate hints. It's your full solution to print.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:02 PM (zc3Db)

125 TD AL. Tide 20- Aggies 14

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 06:01 PM (Dhht7)

That roughing-the-passer call really hurt the Aggies.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:03 PM (IheRu)

126 Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:00 PM (zc3Db)

Whatever NetFlix requires is fine. I am running a Roku and a FireStick, and the signal simply isn't strong enough.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2016 06:03 PM (Zu3d9)

127 For Problem 3, I get:

1. g4+ fxg4
2. Rxg4 Qd2 (threatening Qxh2#)
3. Qe8#

Since White's second move isn't a check, there might be a better response for Black.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 06:03 PM (sdi6R)

128 ARGH!!!!!

workworkworkworkworkworkwork

WORK WORK WORK WORK

wOrK wOrK wOrK

WoRk WoRk WoRk

Posted by: naturalfake at October 22, 2016 06:04 PM (0cMkb)

129 Whatever NetFlix requires is fine. I am running a Roku and a FireStick, and the signal simply isn't strong enough.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2016 06:03 PM (Zu3d9)

So it's a strength problem and not a bandwidth problem?

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:05 PM (zc3Db)

130 124 That's okay. I hate hints. It's your full solution to print

Never mind, I missed something. I think you have to force mate or the Q sack is for nothing ... there is a perpetual check though.

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:05 PM (uqnYW)

131 I see that Xxer's posts disappeared. Good job!

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at October 22, 2016 05:56 PM (BcNLK)

Xz had posts on here? I never even saw them. Whoever did it is certainly quick on the draw.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:06 PM (IheRu)

132 My grandmother was the crossword puzzle expert. But she said a lot of her success was doing them for so long the clues started to get repetitive.

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 06:06 PM (sWbjH)

133 Oh, I just got Problem 3!

1. Rg5+ Kxg5
2. Qg7+ Kh5
3. g4+ fxg4
4. Qxg4#

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 06:07 PM (sdi6R)

134 So it's a strength problem and not a bandwidth problem?

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:05 PM (zc3Db)

Yes. The FireStick shows a "fair" signal, which isn't great, and the Roku is even worse.

Old house, lots of plaster.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2016 06:07 PM (Zu3d9)

135 grammie - I found one house where two Republicans had not voted yet and, now, know where they can drop the ballots off without going through the post office. Hopefully they do that before they change their minds and vote for Gary Aleppo Hashpipe.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 06:08 PM (6FqZa)

136 there is a perpetual check though.

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:05 PM (uqnYW)

Yeah, I noted that.

Like I said I have a sneaking suspicion that there is some nutty move with the knight. I'd really have to set a board up to look at that one, though. I see something with forcing the King to the right and bringing the rook down for mate ... but there are a couple of "?" steps in between

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:08 PM (zc3Db)

137 Whoever did it is certainly quick on the draw.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:06 PM (IheRu)

I deleted him before the Ban Hammer software saw it.

Irritating little bugger, although I guess we should be charitable because he is profoundly disturbed....

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2016 06:08 PM (Zu3d9)

138 And I assure you, there would have been photos. And video.

Oh man, that would have been awesome! LOL My next door neighbor used to dry his truck with his leaf blower. I can only imagine what it would do to hair.

Posted by: no good deed at October 22, 2016 06:09 PM (/O5Ax)

139 P4 Found it.

1. Qe8+ Be8
2. Re8+ Kd1
3. Be2+ Ke1
4. Bg4+ Kf1
5. Bh3+ Kg1
6. Re1#

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:09 PM (uqnYW)

140 CBD, have you checked the pressure on the router bearings? Could be hindering signal strength.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 06:11 PM (kTF2Z)

141 Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2016 06:07 PM (Zu3d9)

I see. Sorry that I can't really help you out with that. All I would say is that you can try moving your router around. Maybe it's in a dead spot or something? But I can't recommend any strong signal routers or good repeaters since I know next to nothing about those particulars.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:13 PM (zc3Db)

142 Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:09 PM (uqnYW)

Excellent.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:15 PM (zc3Db)

143
About the Pic I'll Be Using Next Week
some of you perhaps have more gentle tastes and preferences than I, and since this pic is pretty creepy (not gory, but disturbing)

Beat you to it:

Yoko Ono playing chess (1972)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja2DxIxDnpU

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 22, 2016 06:17 PM (kdS6q)

144 Problem 2:

1. Bxb7+, Qxb7
2. Qxb7 #

This one seemed pretty clear. That always makes me think I'm missing something or many things.

Hope the # symbol means checkmate.

Posted by: JTB at October 22, 2016 06:17 PM (V+03K)

145 139 P4 Found it.

1. Qe8+ Be8
2. Re8+ Kd1
3. Be2+ Ke1
4. Bg4+ Kf1
5. Bh3+ Kg1
6. Re1#
Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:09 PM (uqnYW)

Good! I was thinking along those lines, but didn't figure it out completely.

I would correct your notation, though:

1. ... Qe8+
2. Bxe8 Rxe8+
3. Kd1 Be2+
4. Ke1 Bg4+
5. Kf1 Bh3+
6. Kg1 Re1#

In chess notation, White is first and Black is second. In a problem where Black moves first, use "..." in place of White's last move.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 06:17 PM (sdi6R)

146 139 I never would have gotten that.

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 06:18 PM (sWbjH)

147
BTW - The chess set in that Yoko vid? All white pieces on an all white board, because ART!

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 22, 2016 06:18 PM (kdS6q)

148 Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 06:17 PM (sdi6R)

Was doing it from memory (forgot which was w/b).

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:18 PM (uqnYW)

149 BTW - The chess set in that Yoko vid? All white pieces on an all white board, because ART!

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 22, 2016 06:18 PM (kdS6q)

Makes it more challenging! One of my postal targets I shot with black sights on a black background. Couldn't see a damn thing. Funny part is that it was my best target.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:20 PM (zc3Db)

150 All Kinds of Awesome:

TRUMP TO SUE DNC For Sending in Thugs to Assault, Beat Heads at His Rallies (from gateway pundit)

It's about damn time.

Posted by: L, Elle at October 22, 2016 06:20 PM (6IPEM)

151 Fumble return Alabama for TD.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 06:21 PM (Dhht7)

152 Heh....after shashka and kinzhal lessons, I teach my spawn chess over tacos and banh mi.

Some day, my girls will dance like this girl, I hope. Talk about empowerment!

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 06:22 PM (DNuY9)

153 Excellent.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:15 PM (zc3Db)

It's a standard trick but Bg4 is the hard part. I thought Bf3+ worked initially ... and did not look further until I noticed you had found Be2 already.

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:22 PM (uqnYW)

154 AL went for 2 and missed. AL 26 - Aggies 14. 21 secs left in 3Q.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 06:22 PM (Dhht7)

155
Speaking of chess related vids:

THE AVENGERS US Chessboard Opening

www.youtube.com/watch?v=frFWpzwos4I

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 22, 2016 06:23 PM (kdS6q)

156 TRUMP TO SUE DNC For Sending in Thugs to Assault, Beat Heads at His Rallies

Awesome.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 06:23 PM (6FqZa)

157 1. Qe8+ Be8
2. Re8+ Kd1
3. Be2+ Ke1
4. Bg4+ Kf1
5. Bh3+ Kg1
6. Re1#
Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:09 PM (uqnYW)

Very good. You get full credit even though you have the notation backwards. Since the first move is Black's, it should read 1...Qe8+ and then the rest is:

2.Be8 Re8+
3. Kd1 Be2+
4. Ke1 Bg4+
5. Kf1 Bh3+
6. Kg1 Re1#

And you also missed a meaningless blocking move White had available, 5.Qe7+, but Black just captures it with his rook and continues. So technically this is a mate in 7, not 6, but eh, there's not much difference.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:24 PM (IheRu)

158
All Kinds of Awesome:
TRUMP TO SUE DNC For Sending in Thugs to Assault, Beat Heads at His Rallies (from gateway pundit)
It's about damn time.
Posted by: L, Elle at October 22, 2016 06:20 PM

It'll probably go straight to a DNC judge.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 22, 2016 06:24 PM (IqV8l)

159 Irritating little bugger, although I guess we should be charitable because he is profoundly disturbed....

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at October 22, 2016 06:08 PM (Zu3d9)
====
Xzer belongs on justthetalk.com - good company.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at October 22, 2016 06:24 PM (BcNLK)

160 Halloween Gambit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMIrclu8Lco

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:25 PM (uqnYW)

161
Meanwhile, at the Harry Reid residence:

Boy Chessmen (1960)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzU9g5WYXeg

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 22, 2016 06:26 PM (kdS6q)

162 152. Shamil prayed on a mountain - a bit of old music. But watch this girl's moves...

https://youtu.be/AN3uhImuy6E

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 06:26 PM (DNuY9)

163 I have no idea about the endgame problem, though.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 06:27 PM (sdi6R)

164 Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:24 PM (IheRu)

Laziness.

I'm not even trying the endgame.

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:28 PM (uqnYW)

165
Computer chess -- on a 1960's DEC PDP8/a 12-bit mini computer

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBF7wesc3VA

The video starts with an overview on the system, then FF to 22:00 for the game.

Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 22, 2016 06:34 PM (kdS6q)

166 The Tide is rolling. Another TD. 32(3?) - 14.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 06:35 PM (Dhht7)

167 My
husband is wearing a portable EEG machine for 72 hours in hopes of
diagnosing an odd, though not life threatening thing he has.

He also has a camera focused on him recording video, which means I can't cuss or run around in my underwear when I'm near him.

This is really crimping my lifestyle.Posted by: stace...TEXIT at October 22, 2016 05:58 PMAs part of this diagnostic experiment, I submit you that should be running around in your underwear near him, in order to a) baseline those results. and b) use them for further diagnostic exploration.It's for science.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at October 22, 2016 06:36 PM (OF/aZ)

168 OT, but MoMe related:

Less than an hour away from the Southwest Ohio MoMe, and it looks like we will be able to hook up with our Lonestar friends, via Skype, after all.

WooHoo!

Posted by: ibguy at October 22, 2016 06:36 PM (vUcdz)

169 All Kinds of Awesome:

TRUMP TO SUE DNC For Sending in Thugs to Assault, Beat Heads at His Rallies (from gateway pundit)

It's about damn time.

Posted by: L, Elle at October 22, 2016 06:20 PM (6IPEM)

Conspiracy to violate civil rights is a serious federal criminal offense.
Up to the death penalty if it certain forcible felonies are committed. I don't see where the 'conspiracy' must include the intent to commit a forcible felony, only that it resulted from the conspiracy.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/241
IANAL, but I don't think there is a lot of case law on this on - when the aroused fed said they were planning on executing people who violate civil rights it put a quick end to the shitte.
Now, ~forty years / two generations later people forget.

Posted by: Burnt Toast at October 22, 2016 06:37 PM (P/kVC)

170 143
Beat you to it:

Yoko Ono playing chess (1972)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja2DxIxDnpU
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at October 22, 2016 06:17 PM (kdS6q)

Excellent. If we get unruly in the comments and Oregon Muse decides to punish us, that's the video he'll use.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 06:38 PM (sdi6R)

171 For the endgame, I would do

Rh6+ Kg1
Pa8 promote

and then figure it out from there.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:39 PM (zc3Db)

172 But watch this girl's moves...
https://youtu.be/AN3uhImuy6E
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 06:26 PM (DNuY9)

Hmmm... Impressive.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:39 PM (IheRu)

173 Which is I suppose okay if your game is about hoboes, but less okay if you want to see and hear Kevin Spacey.

I tend toward seeing this as a nothingburger. I don't care much about voice talent in videogames. To me it's just a gimmick. Gameplay matters more.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 05:06 PM (6FqZa)

There are people who actually want to see and hear Kevin Spacey? Isn't there a spray for that?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at October 22, 2016 06:40 PM (CUYn5)

174 I put up a pic *I* thought was pretty funny, but no-one else did: I saw 3 complaints about it within the first 10 comments, so I thought it best to swap it out with a more congenial photo. Which I did. I felt very bad that I had made Sunday morning unpleasant for some of my audience.

++++

I don't recall that. How about a link to the bad pic? I'm kinda bored; feel like getting my outrage on.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 22, 2016 06:42 PM (R+30W)

175 Yes. The FireStick shows a "fair" signal, which isn't great, and the Roku is even worse.

Old house, lots of plaster.

Two suggestions.

1. Range extender centered directly above the current router. But with lots of plaster, who knows? http://preview.tinyurl.com/jcctu2j

2. Powerline adapter with the "base" unit wired to one of the router's ethernet ports and the "remote" unit in the room where the devices are. On this one I don't know if they have to be on the same fuse/breaker. http://preview.tinyurl.com/jnny3ac

Just my 2 penny's worth.

Posted by: Blanco Basura at October 22, 2016 06:43 PM (IcT7t)

176 162
But watch this girl's moves...

https://youtu.be/AN3uhImuy6E
Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 06:26 PM (DNuY9)

I can see a mate there, but if she doesn't agree I'm in deep trouble.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 06:44 PM (sdi6R)

177 Skype connection is pretty neat if you can do it

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 06:45 PM (sWbjH)

178 OM - not to brag, but #2 daughter is getting good with the blade. ....

Not as good as the girl in the vid, but give her time.

And, yes, all three of my children smile when they dance. Angelic faces and sharp blades.....

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 06:45 PM (DNuY9)

179 2. Powerline adapter with the "base" unit wired to one of the router's ethernet ports and the "remote" unit in the room where the devices are. On this one I don't know if they have to be on the same fuse/breaker. http://preview.tinyurl.com/jnny3ac

Just my 2 penny's worth.

Posted by: Blanco Basura at October 22, 2016 06:43 PM (IcT7t)

Great suggestion. I forgot all about that. I bought one of those for my stepfather since he had a system that had to be hard-wired but he wanted it portable around the house. Very fast, very good and very convenient.

Didn't use the same breaker. But shouldn't plug them into extension cords - so they say. Have never had any problems with the ones I set up for him, in several different rooms.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:46 PM (zc3Db)

180 Rambobiggs
21/10/16 15:33
Just Spoke With Project Veritas. They Said the next Videos to be released are NUCLEAR. It will pull the last pillar down on a corrupt house.

Posted by: Evilpens at October 22, 2016 06:47 PM (y3aQB)

181 I don't recall that. How about a link to the bad pic? I'm kinda bored; feel like getting my outrage on.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 22, 2016 06:42 PM (R+30W)

It was this one:

http://goo.gl/Mkr37o

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:47 PM (IheRu)

182 Walking out the door for the Southwest Ohio Moron Meetup.

Do these chaps make my ass look white?

Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at October 22, 2016 06:47 PM (EUMr7)

183 89 ... OM, Boy does that sound familiar. I said basically the same things when I retired and for the same reasons. Add in some physical stuff like whittling, shooting, fly tying, guitar, etc., to round things out. It couldn't hurt, doesn't cost much, and it's all fun.

OK, back to the chess problems.

Posted by: JTB at October 22, 2016 06:48 PM (V+03K)

184 It was this one:

http://goo.gl/Mkr37o
Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:47 PM (IheRu)
---
Bad, bad Santa!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 06:49 PM (EnKk6)

185 They Said the next Videos to be released are NUCLEAR. It will pull the last pillar down on a corrupt house.

Away Team, set phasers to Embargo...

Posted by: The MFM at October 22, 2016 06:50 PM (/cksx)

186 Do these chaps make my ass look white?
Posted by: Herr Morgenholz at October 22, 2016 06:47 PM (EUMr7)
---
Just makes 'em showier under the strobe lights!

*oonch oonch oonch oonch...*

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 06:50 PM (EnKk6)

187 176. Yep. My advice? Let the Cossack win....

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 06:50 PM (DNuY9)

188 solutions up

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:50 PM (IheRu)

189 Okay ...

Rh6+ Kg1
Rh1+ Kxh1
Pa8(Q)

If black checks with his queen then the discovered check on moving the white king allows the white queen to chase the king down and mate. If black doesn't check with the queen then the white queen can still chase down the black king and mate it against the "wall".

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:51 PM (zc3Db)

190 Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:39 PM (zc3Db)

I don't see much difference from just promoting right away. The black queen has too many checks and I don't see any obvious way to restrict them. Forcing the black king onto h1 might work but can't see how to do that either.

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:52 PM (uqnYW)

191 Santa displaying his scrotum for the book thread... Can't imagine why anyone would have been disturbed.

lol.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 22, 2016 06:55 PM (R+30W)

192 Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:51 PM (zc3Db)

Good work.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:56 PM (IheRu)

193 For some reason I thought the endgame problem required the White pawn to march all the way down the board. I didn't realize it was only one square from promotion.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 06:57 PM (sdi6R)

194 Good work.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:56 PM (IheRu)

Thanks .... but it would have been nice if I could have hit post just 30 seconds sooner ... just for the looks of it

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 06:57 PM (zc3Db)

195 Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 06:56 PM (IheRu)

I found Rh1+ but did not think a mate would be possible ... despite the hint ... :-(

Posted by: Off the reservation at October 22, 2016 06:57 PM (uqnYW)

196 It was this one:

http://goo.gl/Mkr37o

Posted by: OregonMuse,

OK. That was funny. My wife laughed too.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 06:58 PM (Dhht7)

197 It was this one:

http://goo.gl/Mkr37o

My first thought was Russia.

Posted by: t-bird at October 22, 2016 07:01 PM (ZIFyZ)

198 191 Santa displaying his scrotum for the book thread... Can't imagine why anyone would have been disturbed.
lol.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 22, 2016 06:55 PM (R+30W)

He's not displaying his scrotum, he's got a hat on it. Isn't that enough?

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 07:01 PM (IheRu)

199 He's not displaying his scrotum, he's got a hat on it. Isn't that enough?

Posted by: OregonMuse

Looks to me the hat is covering his dinghus. Hairless scrotum is in on view.

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 07:05 PM (Dhht7)

200

Scrotum Hats... gonna be YUGE!

Posted by: AMY SCUMER at October 22, 2016 07:07 PM (qul7b)

201 I just stumbled in and yall are discussing Santa's sack on the chess thread? I'm neither disturbed or surprised, but am somewhat disappointed.

Posted by: freaked at October 22, 2016 07:07 PM (BO/km)

202 He's not displaying his scrotum, he's got a hat on it. Isn't that enough?

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 07:01 PM (IheRu)

++++

Hmm..., answer me this: what is that flesh colored round item between the hat's tassel and brim?

Looks to me like he's got the frank covered, but the beans are dangling down.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 22, 2016 07:07 PM (R+30W)

203 OK, after ThePrimorialOrderedPair's hints, here's what I get for the endgame:

1. Rh6+ Kg1
2. Rh1+ Kxg1
3. a8=Q

No matter what the Black queen does, the White king can move to g3 or f2 and the White queen can deliver mate at g2.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 07:08 PM (sdi6R)

204 James O'Keefe sent out an email saying that his next video is going to be a real blockbuster - the best of the bunch. He's done some pretty awesome stuff, so far, so I think this will be very interesting.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 07:10 PM (zc3Db)

205 Just played someone on chess DOT com with Che Guevara as their avatar.

Zapped him in 6 moves.

Take that, Pinko!

Posted by: fluffy at October 22, 2016 07:10 PM (eiFlk)

206 No matter what the Black queen does, the White king can move to g3 or f2 and the White queen can deliver mate at g2.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 07:08 PM (sdi6R)

Sure ... if you want to be all short and concise about it

Good job.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 07:13 PM (zc3Db)

207 Ok, I am now in my 50th year on earth and I can honestly say, until tonight, that I have never, not once, ever even thought about Santa's scrotum. WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 07:14 PM (kTF2Z)

208 All this talk of videos and emails - nothing so far has done anything to stop the slow-mo coup that is Hillary. Forgive me if I keep practicing for the postal shooting match.....

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 07:14 PM (DNuY9)

209 All this talk of videos and emails - nothing so far has done anything to stop the slow-mo coup that is Hillary.

True. Still nice to see the truth documented, for the future if nothing else.

Forgive me if I keep practicing for the postal shooting match.....

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 07:14 PM (DNuY9)

Practicing? Shoot and send, man.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 07:16 PM (zc3Db)

210 Hmm..., answer me this: what is that flesh colored round item between the hat's tassel and brim?
Looks to me like he's got the frank covered, but the beans are dangling down.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 22, 2016 07:07 PM (R+30W)

Oh. You know, I never noticed that the first time I posted the pic. I just saw a passed-out Santa with a hat on his junk. I didn't see that his, uh, attempt at a coverup was unsuccessful.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 07:17 PM (miFp6)

211 If Hillary wins I will be worried about O'Keefe, Citizens United is her major concern. Can't have criticism against the Queen.

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 07:18 PM (sWbjH)

212 The postal match entries need to be submitted by tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to seeing the results and the photos.

This message brought to you by Jim in Galveston and the Ad Council.

Back to chess.

Posted by: JTB at October 22, 2016 07:20 PM (V+03K)

213 Posted by: JTB at October 22, 2016 07:20 PM (V+03K
------------
I'm interested in seeing the results too - my target wasn't my best work! Not sure if was the iron sights, the hand load I was using, or just bad eyes and marksmanship.

Posted by: Weasel at October 22, 2016 07:28 PM (Sfs6o)

214 Trumpsters are jumping ship to join Clinton

https://twitter.com/terrymendozer/status/789931057994801152

Posted by: Burnt Toast at October 22, 2016 07:30 PM (P/kVC)

215
James O'Keefe sent out an email saying that his next video is going to be a real blockbuster - the best of the bunch.

There wolf!

Posted by: Boy who cried "wolf" at October 22, 2016 07:32 PM (IqV8l)

216 211 If Hillary wins I will be worried about O'Keefe, Citizens United is her major concern. Can't have criticism against the Queen.

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 07:18 PM (sWbjH)

++++

Stuff like that is where I wish Trump was a little more on the ball with the rhetoric. The left's complaint about Citizens United is the whole corporations have free speech so SCOTUS says they are people meme.

But, the actual facts of the case would have been great for Trump to use a weapon against Hillary. Here's a group that was putting out an anti-Hillary film just before an election. Hillary sides with those that wants to shut them up. The case was literally about shutting up people who were criticizing Hillary, but Trump didn't deploy that argument when Hillary mentioned that case in the debate.

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 22, 2016 07:32 PM (R+30W)

217 Smoking hot Russian girls wielding swords seems to be a thing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTtJOWQTmKA

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 07:33 PM (sdi6R)

218 All scrotums pale when compared to mine.

Posted by: Yukon Cornelius at October 22, 2016 07:33 PM (qlPzn)

219 Heh....I should send in my angel's target - a ragged hole where the goblin's heart would be.

Mine? Looks like I'm cutting button holes for a coat.

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 07:34 PM (DNuY9)

220

Posted by: Kindltot at October 22, 2016 07:34 PM (lPUaT)

221 There wolf!

Posted by: Boy who cried "wolf" at October 22, 2016 07:32 PM (IqV8l)

Hardly. His video with Creamer and the voting fraud was pretty serious.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 07:35 PM (zc3Db)

222 217. Yep....I've seen the vids of the young ladies in skin tight dresses doing the dance.

My girls love the outfits - it's all their mother can do to keep them from weari g their zhupani instead if their winter jackets.

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 07:40 PM (DNuY9)

223 I was going to send in my results for the match, but after 50 rounds, it's just a 3" hole in the X ring and I didn't want the horde to feel bad. You're welcome.

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 07:41 PM (kTF2Z)

224 I can't get to the range until Monday.

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at October 22, 2016 07:42 PM (hVdx9)

225 >>>Ok,
I am now in my 50th year on earth and I can honestly say, until
tonight, that I have never, not once, ever even thought about Santa's
scrotum. WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?

Posted by: Duke Lowell at October 22, 2016 07:14 PM (kTF2Z)<<<

You're lucky. Very, very lucky.

Posted by: Hermey, the elf that wants to be a dentist at October 22, 2016 07:46 PM (X/Cr2)

226 Scrotum-Claus?

Posted by: Tilikum Killer Assault Whale at October 22, 2016 07:47 PM (hVdx9)

227 Ha ha, Republican, yeah, I'll bet:

Jennifer Kohn

Associate Professor, Economics
Economics Department
jkohn@drew.edu
Office:
Lewis House 301

Degrees

B.A., UMass Amherst, 1990
MBA, NYU -- Stern School of Business, 1998
Ph.D., Rutgers University School of Business, 2009

Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 22, 2016 07:47 PM (0F67M)

228 There wolf!

Posted by: Boy who cried "wolf" at October 22, 2016 07:32 PM (IqV8l)

++++

Werewolf?
https://youtu.be/gQQtgx4iG8E

Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at October 22, 2016 07:48 PM (R+30W)

229 I also forgot to mention the handgun I used is defective.

Posted by: Weasel at October 22, 2016 07:50 PM (Sfs6o)

230 Sent in my target today .... could be better, but I got most of them inside the scoring rings, so, okay.

Been a long time since I went shooting, so I did notice I was getting better as I went through the 50; if I'd thought to bring another box I would have shot a second target and probably done better.

Posted by: the deplorable sock_rat_eez, stay calm and carry on at October 22, 2016 07:51 PM (Z8DIA)

231 Hardly. His video with Creamer and the voting fraud was pretty serious.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 07:35 PM (zc3Db)

I agree those videos were incredibly damning for all to see except for the MFM who ignored them. What did the MFM cover? Gloria AllRed trotted out another accuser today. This one is a pron actress who says or read off of what AllRed handed her that 10 years ago Trump hugged and kissed her without permission!!! Oh the horror!!!!!

Posted by: TheQuietMan at October 22, 2016 07:52 PM (auHtY)

232 Please, let's all stop talking about Santa's sack!

Posted by: Hermey, the elf that wants to be a dentist at October 22, 2016 07:53 PM (X/Cr2)

233 Hush now. Cubs game.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 07:54 PM (bpfzP)

234 Weasel next time get something newer than a 1851 Navy Colt

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 07:54 PM (sWbjH)

235 Gloria AllRed trotted out another accuser today. This one is a pron actress who says or read off of what AllRed handed her that 10 years ago Trump hugged and kissed her without permission!!! Oh the horror!!!!!

Posted by: TheQuietMan at October 22, 2016 07:52 PM (auHtY)

For what it's worth, I don't think anyone's paying much attention to this one, either.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 07:55 PM (miFp6)

236 Hush now. Cubs game.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 07:54 PM (bpfzP)

How was your walk in the woods?

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 07:56 PM (miFp6)

237 Gloria Allred is claiming that Trump offered a pr0n star (Jessica Drake) 10 grand to visit his hotel room, ten years ago.

How dare he assume that someone who works in porn would have sex for money!

... assuming it's even true. Here's Jenna Jameson on Trump:
https://twitter.com/jennajameson/status/788966596286873600

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 07:56 PM (6FqZa)

238 Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 07:54 PM (sWbjH)
-------
I wish! I did go slightly old school, though.

Posted by: Weasel at October 22, 2016 07:57 PM (Sfs6o)

239 How was your walk in the woods?

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 07:56 PM (miFp6)
================================================

Very pretty. Smashed some little kid's punkins. Made him cry. Punched a baby. Threw a cigar in a dry pile of leaves. Set it on fire. All in all, pretty good.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 07:58 PM (bpfzP)

240 >>>How dare he assume that someone who works in porn would have sex for money!

... assuming it's even true. Here's Jenna Jameson on Trump:

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 07:56 PM (6FqZa)<<<

Um... phrasing.

Posted by: Sterling Archer at October 22, 2016 07:58 PM (X/Cr2)

241 Hmm Outland is on Comet. I've never seen I but herd it twas a terd?

Posted by: freaked at October 22, 2016 08:00 PM (BO/km)

242 For what it's worth, I don't think anyone's paying much attention to this one, either.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 07:55 PM (miFp6)

Agreed. There's just so many times that you can go to that well.

Trump gains on Clinton, poll shows 'rigged' message resonates. Clinton led Trump 44 percent to 40 percent, according to the Oct. 14-20 Reuters/Ipsos poll, a 4-point lead. That compared with 44 percent for Clinton and 37 percent for Trump in the Oct. 7-13 poll released last week.

What will they think of next to try to stop him?

Posted by: TheQuietMan at October 22, 2016 08:00 PM (auHtY)

243 Very pretty. Smashed some little kid's punkins. Made him cry. Punched a baby. Threw a cigar in a dry pile of leaves. Set it on fire. All in all, pretty good.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 07:58 PM (bpfzP)

That's just awful. I blame Trump.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 08:02 PM (miFp6)

244 "Here's Jenna Jameson on Trump" ... Um... phrasing.

She did some of her best work in that position. I'm told.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 08:02 PM (6FqZa)

245 Probably could have improved my score by breaking out the model 66 instead of the J-frame that I carry.

Posted by: the deplorable sock_rat_eez, stay calm and carry on at October 22, 2016 08:02 PM (Z8DIA)

246 Hush now. Cubs game.

Who's carrying it?

Posted by: olddog in mo at October 22, 2016 08:02 PM (Dhht7)

247
... assuming it's even true. Here's Jenna Jameson

Didn't he run Spiderman's newspaper?

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at October 22, 2016 08:02 PM (IqV8l)

248 Hmm Outland is on Comet. I've never seen I but herd it twas a terd?

Posted by: freaked at October 22, 2016 08:00 PM (BO/km)

It's actually a pretty good, but not great, movie. The main reason it doesn't have a better reputation is that it was released in the same week as Raiders of the Lost Ark, and got buried.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 08:04 PM (miFp6)

249 Wow. In the future they are going back to CRT displays.

Posted by: freaked at October 22, 2016 08:05 PM (BO/km)

250 Probably could have improved my score by breaking out the model 66 instead of the J-frame that I carry.

Posted by: the deplorable sock_rat_eez, stay calm and carry on at October 22, 2016 08:02 PM (Z8DIA)

I'm sure there are going to be other postal matches.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 08:05 PM (zc3Db)

251 Yeah, no

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Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 22, 2016 08:05 PM (0F67M)

252 Outland is okay, but it's not one of those movies that shouldn't be redone. Because it should be. Redone.

Better special effects geared toward making Io (the setting) look like Io would help, a lot.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 08:06 PM (6FqZa)

253 >>>It's
actually a pretty good, but not great, movie. The main reason it
doesn't have a better reputation is that it was released in the same
week as Raiders of the Lost Ark, and got buried.
Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 08:04 PM (miFp6)<<<

If you bury it in the sand for a thousand years, it becomes priceless. Like the Ark.

Posted by: Rene Belloq at October 22, 2016 08:06 PM (X/Cr2)

254 Although they should probably pass on making "Outland" *smell* like Io . . .

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 08:07 PM (6FqZa)

255 Kohn claims experience as a "campaign manager". I've yet to determine who for.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 22, 2016 08:07 PM (0F67M)

256 I think I need glasses, too.

Posted by: Weasel at October 22, 2016 08:07 PM (Sfs6o)

257 AHA!

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:07 PM (bpfzP)

258 Hmm Outland is on Comet. I've never seen I but herd it twas a terd?

Posted by: freaked at October 22, 2016 08:00 PM (BO/km)
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It's not bad. Sort of High Noon in spa-a-a-a-ace. Good actors raise it up a couple notches above adequate.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 08:07 PM (EnKk6)

259 Baez fir MVP

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:08 PM (bpfzP)

260 Wow. In the future they are going back to CRT displays.

Fuck you, it's all the Company beancounters would pay for.

Posted by: the Nostromo's engineers at October 22, 2016 08:08 PM (6FqZa)

261 Nip it in the bud. Nip it.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:08 PM (bpfzP)

262 Heh....I've mentioned before, but it bears repeating. Every time my angel fires the CZ, she giggles at the muzzle flash. Adorable, and not a little hawt, I assure the Hirde.

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 08:09 PM (DNuY9)

263 Outland is High Noon in space. Sean Connery is kind of depressing. James Sikking and Frances Sternhagen are both pretty good.

Posted by: the guy that moves pianos for a living at October 22, 2016 08:09 PM (x3uSY)

264 Wow. In the future they are going back to CRT displays.

Posted by: freaked at October 22, 2016 08:05 PM (BO/km)

Good for exercise.

I remember the last Sony CRT I had. That thing must have weighed over 100 pounds.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 08:09 PM (zc3Db)

265 That's what I'm hoping for .... maybe spring, summer, & fall matches.

Posted by: the deplorable sock_rat_eez, stay calm and carry on at October 22, 2016 08:09 PM (Z8DIA)

266 Better special effects geared toward making Io (the setting) look like Io would help, a lot.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 08:06 PM (6FqZa)
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Right? It should be mind-blowing to be in orbit around Jupiter; it would practically take up your whole field of vision.

Then there's the splodey heads issue.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 08:09 PM (EnKk6)

267 Fifty shots in 30 minutes with a cap and ball would be a challenge. Never tried careful, timed fire with one but it could be interesting. Might try it with the Colt 1860 or the Ruger Old Army.

Posted by: JTB at October 22, 2016 08:10 PM (V+03K)

268 Was looking for Cubbys but couldn't find the channel.

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 08:10 PM (sWbjH)

269 Actually, good point on the exercise thing. Io's a low-grav environment. Need to work those muscles.

The radiation shielding better be DAMN good that far into Jupiter's gravity well, though.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 08:10 PM (6FqZa)

270 CUBS WIN !!

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:10 PM (bpfzP)

271 Every time my angel fires the CZ, she giggles at the muzzle flash.
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Euphemism?

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 08:11 PM (EnKk6)

272 Better special effects geared toward making Io (the setting) look like Io would help, a lot.
Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 08:06 PM (6FqZa)

I didn't think the effects were all that bad. I thought they were comparable to those in Alien, which came out a couple of years earlier.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 08:11 PM (miFp6)

273 CUBS WIN !!
Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:10 PM (bpfzP)
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Time for a victory riot!

Posted by: All Hail Eris, Literate Savage at October 22, 2016 08:11 PM (EnKk6)

274 If you had spare cylinders a cap and ball would be possible.

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 08:12 PM (sWbjH)

275 'I remember the last Sony CRT I had. That thing must have weighed over 100 pounds.'

I just threw out a 25 year old 19" NEC. Well not threw more like dropped it in a dumpster. That thing weighed a ton and was $3k new.

Posted by: freaked at October 22, 2016 08:12 PM (BO/km)

276 Kohn claims experience as a "campaign manager". I've yet to determine who for.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 22, 2016 08:07 PM (0F67M)

I must've missed the first part of the conversation. Why are you going on about Kohn?

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 08:13 PM (miFp6)

277 Skip - it's on Fox Sports 1. Why they didn't put it on a regular network is beyond me. There's an app you can download. Fox Sports Go. It's free. you just have to enter your cable company, if you have one.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:13 PM (bpfzP)

278 >>>CUBS WIN !!
Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:10 PM (bpfzP)<<<

Stolen Ace's time machine and gone baa-aaa-aaack to the future?

Posted by: Billy Goat at October 22, 2016 08:13 PM (X/Cr2)

279 That's what I'm hoping for .... maybe spring, summer, & fall matches.

Posted by: the deplorable sock_rat_eez, stay calm and carry on at October 22, 2016 08:09 PM (Z8DIA)

Different styles, I would hope. Some point shooting matches would be nice. And a little faster, too. 5 minute limit.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 08:13 PM (zc3Db)

280 I still have the CRT television the guy at my last apartment ~~gifted me~~ abandoned. In my garage.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 08:13 PM (6FqZa)

281 Time for a victory riot!

Baseball Lives Matter!

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 22, 2016 08:14 PM (3C9q2)

282 I thought the Cubs only started playing ?

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 08:14 PM (6FqZa)

283 Fair ball double! Take that Kershaw

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:15 PM (bpfzP)

284 I'm on a little break from match shooting and have occupying my time just loading and shooting pistols for fun the last couple of weeks, including the postal match. The break from competitive shooting and just remembering what it's like to shoot for fun has been really enjoyable. Looking forward to the next AoS match.

Posted by: Weasel at October 22, 2016 08:15 PM (Sfs6o)

285
I thought the Cubs only started playing ?

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 08:14 PM (6FqZa)
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They won the first half-inning. Hey, I take whatever they give me.

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:16 PM (bpfzP)

286 I must've missed the first part of the conversation. Why are you going on about Kohn?

She is the first of a series of 4 new Republicans For Hillary commercials starting today in key states. She alleges that she has an autistic kid and Trump calling a reporter a retard makes it impossible for her to vote for the nominee of her party. *snort* Hillary knows how to work with people.

I just assume they are all lying. Like that "Missile Officer".

Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 22, 2016 08:16 PM (0F67M)

287 g'early evenin', 'rons

Posted by: AltonJackson at October 22, 2016 08:16 PM (KCxzN)

288 She alleges that she has an autistic kid and Trump calling a reporter a retard makes it impossible for her to vote for the nominee of her party.

That's retarded, ma'am.

Posted by: boulder terlit hobo at October 22, 2016 08:17 PM (6FqZa)

289 OMG CUBS SCORE !

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:18 PM (bpfzP)

290 I like the idea of a 22 rifle match, bench rest at 100 yards.

Posted by: JTB at October 22, 2016 08:18 PM (V+03K)

291 Do you realize this exact moment is as close as I have ever been to the World Series in my life?

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:18 PM (bpfzP)

292 So, emotional appeals to women from Hillary.

And Child Rape Victim remains unused. If Trump loses, that will have been the big missed opportunity.

Posted by: Grump928(C) at October 22, 2016 08:19 PM (0F67M)

293 And the Cubs get a run.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 08:19 PM (sdi6R)

294 This one's over. The Cubs never lose Game 6s after they take the lead.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at October 22, 2016 08:19 PM (n3MnG)

295 Eris - heh. Going shooting is foreplay, I think it's called....

Posted by: Your Decidedly Devious Uncle Palpatine, Still Accepting Harem Applicants at October 22, 2016 08:20 PM (DNuY9)

296 The question is moot.

Posted by: Murphy the Goat at October 22, 2016 08:21 PM (0F67M)

297 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhahahahah

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:21 PM (bpfzP)

298 Call it the error that it is

Posted by: Skip at October 22, 2016 08:21 PM (sWbjH)

299 Posted by: JTB at October 22, 2016 08:18 PM (V+03K)
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That would be interesting - I have a Savage Model 19 that would be good for that!

Posted by: Weasel at October 22, 2016 08:21 PM (Sfs6o)

300 Tribe/Cubbies WS *fingers crossed*

Posted by: The Duke of Mish at October 22, 2016 08:22 PM (Tyii7)

301 GO CUBS!!!!

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 22, 2016 08:22 PM (Nox3c)

302 Announcer: "Unfortunately for the Dodgers, they are in a big mess now."

ahahahahahaha

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:22 PM (bpfzP)

303 Tribe/Cubbies WS *fingers crossed*

SMOD warming up in the bullpen.

Posted by: Basement Cat at October 22, 2016 08:23 PM (3C9q2)

304 I like the idea of a 22 rifle match, bench rest at 100 yards.

Posted by: JTB at October 22, 2016 08:18 PMThat'd be fun...iron or glass?I shot my postal match target this afternoon: meh. Not my bestest work, but OK. Now I gotta figure out how to score it.22 at 50 yards on iron sights would be a fun match

Posted by: AltonJackson at October 22, 2016 08:23 PM (KCxzN)

305 I like the idea of a 22 rifle match, bench rest at 100 yards.

Posted by: JTB at October 22, 2016 08:18 PM (V+03K)

That would be fun, but I don't know of any outdoor ranges around me that are open to the public. I'd probably have to go some distance for that.

Posted by: ThePrimordialOrderedPair at October 22, 2016 08:23 PM (zc3Db)

306 2 nothong

2 nothing xxxxxxha

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:23 PM (bpfzP)

307 This one's over. The Cubs never lose Game 6s after they take the lead.

Posted by: Big Fat Meanie at October 22, 2016 08:19 PM (n3MnG)

That's why I refuse to comment or even breathe until it happens.

Posted by: TheQuietMan at October 22, 2016 08:25 PM (auHtY)

308 Ewarebay of the inxjay.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 22, 2016 08:25 PM (Nox3c)

309 2-0 Cubs!

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 08:25 PM (sdi6R)

310 Dear lord.

My lib sister has been frantically texting me, my husband, and son all afternoon.

I'm in the kitchen preparing a great chicken and chorizo stew, and she's angry because I didn't know someone ALMOST cut her off in Atlanta traffic.

Anyhow, I'm exhausted, my lib sister is angry because I didn't immediately stop cooking and answer her.

Of course, I'm nursing my husband, with his major hand and elbow surgery, whose doctor told me, "Your husband's hand may never heal."

Dear God, give me strength.

Posted by: Jane D'oh, Deplorable Redneck Queen at October 22, 2016 08:26 PM (928Aa)

311 I never was any good at chess. I have issues with impulse control.

Posted by: ALH at October 22, 2016 08:28 PM (Z56vq)

312 nood

Posted by: AltonJackson at October 22, 2016 08:28 PM (KCxzN)

313 Clown car collision

Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:28 PM (bpfzP)

314 Well, whatever.

Posted by: Jane D'oh, Deplorable Redneck Queen at October 22, 2016 08:29 PM (928Aa)

315 291 Do you realize this exact moment is as close as I have ever been to the World Series in my life?
Posted by: grammie winger at October 22, 2016 08:18 PM (bpfzP)

I remember back in 1980 when the Phillies went to the World Series. After they won the NLCS, I went to the stadium to buy WS tickets. I waited for hours in line, and when I got to the box office, all that were left were Game 7 tickets. So I bought one.

The thing is, I was terrified that they would lose if it went to Game 7. As it happened, they won in Game 6. I could have turned in my unused ticket for a refund, but I kept it as a souvenir.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 08:30 PM (sdi6R)

316 310 --- Jane D'oh --- Whiney brat who expects the whole world to revolve around her petty feeeeeeeeelings?
Gee, I'm surprised she's a liberal! NOT.

Posted by: Margarita DeVille at October 22, 2016 08:30 PM (Nox3c)

317 I guess I'll take a break from the blog for a while.

Posted by: Jane D'oh, Deplorable Redneck Queen at October 22, 2016 08:31 PM (928Aa)

318 Jane, that is just what I would say to her, whatever.

Posted by: Abny at October 22, 2016 08:31 PM (HBU7W)

319 Jane, Traffic was really bad all over Atlanta today. We got stuck on 400 for a while, trying to get home after a memorial for an old friend of my husband's. It took us 2 hours to get there this morning and 3 1/2 hours to get back home.

This is why I live and work in the same county.

I am sorry to hear this about Mr. D'oh's hand. Maybe it won't be as bad as the doctor thinks. Will your husband take physical therapy? Hopefully, that will make a difference.

Posted by: ALH at October 22, 2016 08:32 PM (Z56vq)

320 317 I guess I'll take a break from the blog for a while.
Posted by: Jane D'oh, Deplorable Redneck Queen at October 22, 2016 08:31 PM (928Aa)

I hope not, Jane. Isn't this a little bit of sanity compared to the rest of your life?

But you have to do what you have to do.

Posted by: rickl the deplorable at October 22, 2016 08:33 PM (sdi6R)

321 I've been studying this Santa scrotum

<pauses to reflect upon that statement>

and I'm convinced that it's his shadowed inner thigh. There are white edges that look like undies. Also, a scrotum wouldn't be located in that area.

You're welcome.

Posted by: Miley, Duchess of the Deplorable Standard Rednecks at October 22, 2016 08:39 PM (BcNLK)

322 Jane, I hope your husband gets better soon. And shut off your phone. You don't need to accessible to everyone 24/7. Let sis deal with it.

Posted by: vivi at October 22, 2016 08:41 PM (11H2y)

323 On the endgame one, is there anything particularly wrong about 1. a8=Q or is it just that there's another forced mate in there? I note that after queening, the rook is protected by her majesty, so unless black has some route to mate as well, the worst that can happen is white gets pushed around a bit until he can shelter his king behind his other pieces.

I ask because normally I'm under time pressure in an endgame, so promoting and figuring it out from there is what I'd probably end up doing.

Posted by: Sayyid at October 22, 2016 09:10 PM (HZObH)

324 Bah! Puny humans.

Posted by: Deep Blue at October 22, 2016 09:21 PM (mBYZv)

325 On the endgame one, is there anything particularly wrong about 1. a8=Q or is it just that there's another forced mate in there?

Posted by: Sayyid at October 22, 2016 09:10 PM (HZObH)

I'd say that the problem with an immediate 1. a8Q is that Black now has the initiative and he will check with the queen. It is possible that he will be able to stop White from bringing the king over to where it can be protected by the other pieces, and thus achieve a draw by perpetual check.

And if not, I think a KQR v.KQ endgame is pretty much a draw, anyway Or, if it can be won, only a computer could figure out how, in 547 moves, or something ridiculous like that.

So any time you find yourself in one of these endgames, seeing a clear win as in this problem is like finding a spring of water in the desert.

Posted by: OregonMuse, deplorable since 2004 at October 22, 2016 09:51 PM (miFp6)

326 Having looked over the position a bit more, there is something particularly awful about a8=Q. You'll never be able to get your queen out of the corner without flat dropping your rook as long as black decides to keep throwing checks at you. But all that accomplishes is putting you in a queen vs queen drawn endgame instead of a drawn by repetition endgame.

Any other pawn than a rook pawn and you'd be able to slide your king one file over and pull a fork with your own queen to block the check, trading queens and giving an easily won rook and king endgame.

Example number nine thousand eighty why rook pawns are horrible draw-traps in endgames.

Posted by: Sayyid at October 23, 2016 02:17 AM (HZObH)

327 OregonMuse: Just sent you an email about Problem No. 4.

Posted by: Fischer at October 23, 2016 12:47 PM (/f2Lp)

328 Yest

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