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[kiwinurse]

Im home and pretty jetlagged, but i just want to say what an amazing time i had overseas playing in the Welsh open and the World qualifier, catching up with old friends and meeting new.Im always pleased to play in the UK, because of the comraderie and acceptance of the players.Knighton was a beautiful place to play, set on the English border,the town was stunning.John Morgon did a wonderful job in organizing the event,and was very good to me, it felt like i was still home with the friendly people.John and Sue Reade really looked after me well,and driving through the english countryside was beautiful.I just wish i could have stayed longer, especially in beautiful wales.
Vegas also was a great experience.It was a shame not more people attended.Tim Laverty was an excellent referree,and it was good to catch up with Alan again.And to catch up with my good friend Wilma Wolveton and kim.Wilma, Sune Thane and i caught a couple of shows, one being the Phantom of the opera which was spectacular.Mac Banks was pretty special and made us feel welcome by taking us out for a meal.
Its just not attending matches thats special, but looking around and taking in the sights and meeting the people.
I just hope at the next qualifier there will be more interest,because its a shallow victory if only a few play.

[Lindus Edwards]

Hi Jan,
The Welsh Open was made very special by your presence. People such as you and Liam Stephens made the weekend an absolute pleasure for all in attendance.
It is a pity that some regard the Welsh Open as akin to the minor tournaments of the USA. Considering that I had to improve upon published play by James Wyllie and the great Dr Marion Tinsley in order to win two games I therefore regard the comments of such few as asinine in the extreme.
I am naturally delighted to hear that you enjoyed the picturesque town of Knighton.
Always your good friend,
Lindus.

[tommyc]

It is a pity that some regard the Welsh Open as akin to the minor tournaments of the USA.

This not true but one small point to be made is that Knighton(and i loved the dainty Lil town meself with all its character) is that for some its just tucked to far into Wales and pretty hard to get to.Its a Muhammad and the mountain theme,maybe consideration of this will be given next time.

[Patrick Parker]

Muhammad and the mountain theme
ive never heard this before tommyc whats it mean?

[Lindus Edwards]

Hi Tommy,
My statement is accurate I regret to say. At Kurnik the other night I noted the opinion of three players concerning the Welsh Open. I shall not lose any sleep over it though
Best wishes,
Lindus.

[liam stephens]

Well Tommy, at least easier to get to than Barbados it would seem!

Here is another one for that book!:

Mule train, yeah, yeah.
Mule train: clippetty-clopping over hill and plain.
Seems as how they

[liam stephens]

Hello Patrick,

In the words of Donovan:

"First there is a mountain,
Then there is no mountain,
Then there is."


but see below:


IF THE MOUNTAIN WILL NOT COME TO MOHAMMED, MOHAMMED WILL GO TO THE MOUNTAIN - "If one cannot get one's own way, one must adjust to the inevitable. The legend goes that when the founder of Islam was asked to give proofs of his teaching, he ordered Mount Safa to come to him. When the mountain did not comply, Mohammed raised his hands toward heaven and said, 'God is merciful. Had it obeyed my words, it would have fallen on us to our destruction. I will therefore go to the mountain and thank God that he has had mercy on a stiff-necked generation.' The saying has been traced back in English to 'Essays,' (1625) by English philosopher Frances Bacon (1561-1626). It was included in John Ray's book of English proverbs in 1678. First attested in the United States in 'Jonathan Belcher Papers' (1733). In German, the phrase translates as 'Wenn der Berg nicht zum Propheten kommt, muder Prophetzum Berg kommen." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" (1996) by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996).

[kiwinurse]

Youre a very literate man Liam, and i enjoy your writings

[tommyc]

Fantastic Liam.........yur a mountain of information tut tut .........but im wondering?? as it was Sir Francis Bacon do yu think is that a close relative of "you ve had yur bacon"??

Lindus ...........we never got ANY SLEEP in Knighton.....lol.But its still quicker to Barbados as liam says eXCEPT........"yu seee its the problem w/ TICKETS...MMMMM.Trains and boats and planes theme now........

[Lindus Edwards]

Did not manage much sleep in Knighton either Tommy

[tommyc]

Count me in !!

[Alex_Moiseyev]

and me