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Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 452
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 3:12 am: | |
Richard, Is this Liz' favorite game? Because I'm guessing she would need Unlimited patience living with you! can't get #1520443264 as of yet |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 453
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 6:28 am: | |
Richard, are you having as much trouble with this game as me? My highest score so far is 56. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1501
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 8:37 am: | |
It's giving me a lot of grief too. No idea about my highest score though. The main problem that I'm hiting is the spades in column one. You'd have to keep the 5S in the foundations free to accept the six otherwise there won't be anywhere else it can go. Added to that is a 10S above it in the same column. May be unwinnable. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1502
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 10:09 am: | |
It's agonizingly winnable, and I was on the right track with the spades. I got the first column cleared (although I'd had others cleared in unsuccessful attempts). The hidden cards at the top of that column are 6D lower, and 4S higher. You'll know not to cover the 7D now.
Thanks for this one Ken. I spent decades at it. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 280
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 11:16 am: | |
Dang....u had to go and win it. Now I have to. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1503
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 11:48 am: | |
You have my sympathy, but also two major clues. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 281
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 12:11 pm: | |
Yes thats true and it made the difference. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 282
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 12:16 pm: | |
Ive been playing Lily again. I come back every once in awhile. It is one where the stats seem to be ligit so I am enjoying the competition. First from a guy in India and now someone in brazil. That does make it interesting. It isnt a game to be played fast. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1517
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 11:14 am: | |
K2, Did you ever finish this one? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 455
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 11:37 am: | |
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This one reminds me of the Frankie Valli lyric, "So close, so close, and yet so far away". (It's from the song "My Eyes Adored You", and since I'm SURE nobody has ever sung it to you, you might not know it!) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1518
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 12:48 pm: | |
Even with the clues provided, I was surprised how quickly your namesake managed to solve it. There are so many components that need to be in the right place that I thought for a long time that it was unwinnable.
To clear column one, at score 25, stock 1, waste 27, my foundations read, 4S,8C,3D,AD,5H,3C,AH,00.
Columns (lowest cards only) read, 10C, 7D, 5S, KC only,5H,5C,8H. See if you can find your way to here, then do NOT play the KC out of column 4 even though it would clear that column.
It's an absolute stinker, so if you want a decent partial, just let me know. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1519
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 12:53 pm: | |
Frankie Valli !!!!! He's even older than Mike!!! Your parents have outstayed their welcome. You've been brainwashed. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 456
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 1:39 pm: | |
They're leaving in 16 days (not like I'm counting!) |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 457
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 2:20 pm: | |
To Richard "Modesty is My Middle Name" Mechen:
You're a friggin' genius! |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 426
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 3:41 pm: | |
I want to comment on this exchange. But it would be pointless. I am laughing to hard anyway. Frankie Valli was only 6 when he made those records. And I was 3. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1520
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 4:12 pm: | |
16 days huh? What's that in minutes? Not that you're counting. You should get one of those clocks that they used for the millenium countdown. You could get a few crates of be.er and get some party invites printed. Put the clock on top of the be.er, and the invites on top of the clock. But be subtle about it. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 427
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 5:05 pm: | |
I knew it would be pointless. So "Modesty" how much time is left on your clock? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1521
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 5:31 pm: | |
It's not my clock you should be worrying about .... Methuselah. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 428
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 11:03 pm: | |
With age comes wisdom. It is obvious I am not that old. I haven't a clue about anything. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1525
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 12:40 pm: | |
Macaulay Culkin will be a good name for K2 in 15 days time, eh Mike?
In the meantime 131569873 will help to keep your eyes off the clock. A good game, but not a stinker. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 430
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 4:41 pm: | |
Got it. Also got #886760512. These games scare me. You feel like you get to the end and then find out a card is buried, or that it might be. To much pressure for me. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 458
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 6:32 am: | |
Got both of those, guys. Now try #1848620159. I'm banking on it being unwinnable due to the way the cards are stacked in column 1, but I've been proved wrong before. To give you guys a head start, the top four cards in col. 1 are AS, AH, 6H, and 4H. Good Luck! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1527
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 8:14 am: | |
Congratulations Ken, you were right about you being wrong before, so it shouldn't come as a major shock to find out that you reached the wrong opinion again. Consistancy! That's what I admire. Consistancy. Should I post clues for#1848620159? Or should I make you work for it? Guess what? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1528
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 8:17 am: | |
OK then, one clue. Clear column 5 first. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 283
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 9:31 am: | |
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Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 284
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 9:33 am: | |
Remember.....Ks stick together, kinda like thing 1 and thing 2 |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1529
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 9:47 am: | |
OK then, give me a word that contains three consecutive pairs of twin letters, one of the paired letters being K. This is a dictionary word in the English languagee. |
paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 405
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 9:55 am: | |
Bookkeeper |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1530
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:22 am: | |
OK , can you give me two more? |
paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 406
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:36 am: | |
I can only think of Bookkeeping and without the KK sweettoothed |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 459
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 11:36 am: | |
Hey, all you bookkeepers out there, thanks for the encouragement. I got it w/o having to resort to looking at Ken's solution (but thanks for having my back, Ken). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1531
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 12:18 pm: | |
You have developed a devious streak I see Ken. You cottoned onto the fact that I was just going to add an S to keepkeeper to make another word. If you add ING you get the other one. It's amazing how few people think of them though. Paul did well with his sweet-toothed. Hyphen or not, it's still a word.
Didn't know that both you Kens were in the Adams family though. Thank you Thing, for that info. |
paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 407
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 12:45 pm: | |
I know 2 other puzzles with words
what is the longest word you can get from the top row of a typewriter.
can you construct a sentence that has 7 consecutive ands which makes complete sense
paul |
paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 408
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 12:47 pm: | |
sorry folks last one should have read 5 consectutive ands |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1532
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 1:30 pm: | |
The signwriter forgot to put spaces between Smith and and and and and Jones.
Typewriter is the longest word. |
paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 409
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 1:40 pm: | |
Well done
Paul |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 460
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 2:09 pm: | |
How about a sentence with 4 consecutive thats?
P.S. to Richard: People say that I look like Lurch, but that I'm getting older, they say I look like Uncle Fester.
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paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 410
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 3:07 pm: | |
Hi
I couldn't think of 4 thats but here is six
He said that that 'that' that that 'that' modified was wrong |
Patricia Traynier (Trisha)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Trisha
Post Number: 54
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 4:02 pm: | |
This is an old one you probably know.
What is the longest word in the world. |
paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 411
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 4:09 pm: | |
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1534
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 4:48 pm: | |
Elastic stretches for miles. |
Patricia Traynier (Trisha)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Trisha
Post Number: 55
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 5:43 pm: | |
Both wrong. |
paul forsdick (Pondpaul)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Pondpaul
Post Number: 412
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 5:49 pm: | |
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotameteaturipukakapiki maungahoronukupokaiwhenakitanatahu |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 461
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 12:36 am: | |
SMILES (because there is a MILE between each S).
Richard, you're excused from knowing the answer since I'm sure no one smiles around you! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 462
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 1:17 am: | |
RM, While you're thinking of a witty retort, in the meantime, tell me if I should waste any more time on Unlimited #2088040831. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1535
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 4:52 am: | |
Smart guy! Well I nominate SUPERNOVAS because there are light years between the S's. Coincidentally, that's what I named the solution to #2088040831. It clearly left you clueless, and so will I. Keep smiling! You've got some serious sucking up to do!
I've been making life far too easy for this K team. Huh! No more Mr.Nice Guy. |
Patricia Traynier (Trisha)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Trisha
Post Number: 56
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 5:05 am: | |
Well done Ken.I thought Richard would have known that one because it is so old. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1536
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 5:38 am: | |
Come to think about it Ken, I do recall seeing the "smiles" one in a Christmas cracker. I was about five, and was studying English Literature, and sarcasm at the Open University.
It's merely am impression you've arrived at in error. It's because I solve so many games that you've reached the conclusion that I must be as old and wise as Solomon. Let's see if you can attain enlightenment with #2088040831. It may drive mere mortals nuts. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 463
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 8:48 am: | |
Well done, Obi Wan. This game has plenty of possibilities, so I'll keep trying. But #1820584191 has very limited possibilities, but I'll post it anyway, since like Heart says, "He's a Magic Man". |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1537
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 9:19 am: | |
#1820584191 is unwinnable Ken. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 285
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 9:28 am: | |
Btw Im more of a Dr Seuss thing than a hirsute one jumping from table to table, knocking things over. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 432
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 12:43 pm: | |
Thing 1, Thing 2.
Thing 2, Thing 1.
What difference does it make
They were both nuts.
Darn. I need a couple of more lines for a Haiku don't I. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 433
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 12:44 pm: | |
Beat you to it Richard. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1538
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 1:01 pm: | |
Sorry Mike, but you didn't.
If you had one more line in your Haiku, would you have a handful .... |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 434
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 5:21 pm: | |
There I go again. Counting my Cashews before they hatch. I didn't read the posts fully. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1539
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 5:46 pm: | |
Took your eye off the ball I think. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 464
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 5:48 pm: | |
Thanks for the confirmation, Richard. At least I was right about at least one game. It reminds me of the quote from one of the Dirty Harry movies, "A man's gotta know his limitations." |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1540
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 6:17 pm: | |
You've got to ask yourself a question. Do ya feel lucky? Well, do ya? Or would a clue help the K team?
What's the K stand for? Kaput? KO'd? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1541
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 3:02 am: | |
A klue would be kool for you kats. It's column five you have to clear in #2088040831. We have to move on.
I was thinking, if you enlist any more help into your team, make sure he's not called Ken too. People may get cross with you. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 286
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 8:45 am: | |
I have attached a form to have your name changed too Ken.......
|
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 287
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 8:51 am: | |
Is that perhaps dirty hairy...but keeping in the same vein. I try not to be vane cause the winds are always coming from different directions refusing to cross....WHAT? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1542
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 9:35 am: | |
No thanks. Two is plenty. Anyway I prefer klan spelled with a C.
WHAT?....Themselves perhaps?
Sorry to hear you're having trouble with wind though.
840796032, 136529905, and 445029793 are three reasonable Unlimiteds as your reward for solving the last one ...... eventually! |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 288
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 9:42 am: | |
Well tried it for the first time this morning....got it on the second pass. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 289
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 10:01 am: | |
gotta run, Ill try others later |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1543
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 10:25 am: | |
That will be the wind. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 465
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 12:40 pm: | |
Richard, you're a gas!!! |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 435
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 1:18 pm: | |
That old hot wind is really blowing around here. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1544
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 1:33 pm: | |
Bit of a tail wind no doubt. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 290
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 2:22 pm: | |
A soft one from the east maybe. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1545
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 2:32 pm: | |
First the wind, now look what we've got! |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 291
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 3:09 pm: | |
or perhaps those big island howling gust. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1546
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 3:31 pm: | |
A howling gusset! Surely not. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1547
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 4:17 pm: | |
It's definitely more difficult to find nasty Unlimiteds than it is to solve them. The majority of them are either unwinnable or reasonably straightforward. The odd one is difficult or very difficult,
I hope these two will stop you blowing all hot and cold. See if yo can put a match to 1147508352 and 254832865. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 292
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 7:45 pm: | |
well at least a wisp of smoke disapating |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 436
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 10:33 pm: | |
Good grief. I didn't even get to try one. Like I would have anyway. I am out of Chestnuts. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1548
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 3:57 am: | |
Well maybe you're not a team player Mike! Come to think of it K2 has gone to Ground too. I'll see if I can find another one for you to Monkey around with.
We woke up to snow today. I expect it was a result of all the air turbulence making its way across the Atlantic. Is someone farting around with our weather? It's not good news for K2 though, although it's forecast to clear up by mid July. The snow, not the wind. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1549
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 5:10 am: | |
365038721 is one that may get you browned off. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 466
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 5:38 am: | |
K2 still has his parents here, remember? 11 days left (not that I'm counting!) |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 467
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 6:03 am: | |
Richard, O Knower of Many Things, I was stupid enough to download a "recommended" Windows update, and after restarting, my computer does not look the same. I've changed the DPI, the color, the screen resolution, etc. but it still looks messed up. (Kinda like when somebody drives your car and adjusts your mirror!) Is there an easy way to restore it to default settings on the dreaded Vista? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1550
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 6:04 am: | |
Yes Ken, but if we've got snow in March!! you may not be out of the woods yet. I'll be keeping an eye on the Iowa weather forecasts (BBC World Weather) and crossing my fingers. If you get yours out, you can cross them too. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1551
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 6:11 am: | |
Hi Ken, Our posts crossed. Last time I looked on Windows Update site there was a Log of my recent activities, and I'm pretty certain there was an "undo" or restore feature there too. I do wish that windows would mind it's own damned business and ask my permission before it messes with my PC. A case of the tail wagging the dog if I ever saw one.
Do you have a system restore point in your PC? If so, ask it to restore to a couple of days back. Also you could disable the automatic update "feature", I'm pretty sure.
Thomas may be your man. He's a smart cookie with computer ----. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1552
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 6:20 am: | |
I've just visited microsofa. I've decided to call them that as they seem to sike sitting on their little mules and messing with things.
YES there is an uninstall feature there. You just highlight the dated "improvement" and you can nuke it. Good luck. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 293
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 9:17 am: | |
Is it true the sun sets in your back yard? |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 294
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 9:21 am: | |
Try lily 253297905 or carol 338534849 |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1553
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 9:27 am: | |
Your geography teacher has a lot to answer for. God job you're not the president. You'd be bombing, or possibly gassing, all the wrong people.
Mike:- I'll email you a number. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 468
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 10:55 am: | |
Thanks, Richard. Worked like a charm!
Memo to Ken: We trust you. If you got the answer, just tell us that you got it, and post it only when us PGS-impaired people can't get it! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1554
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 11:35 am: | |
Glad the strategy worked for you Ken. I get very irate if my PC does it's own thing, so I know how you feel. "He who pays the piper calls the tune".
540030848 is probably the best Unlimited I've come across recently. It's a bit of an oxymoron but they're not easy to find.
Another oxymoron was just on TV. The longest sentence in the world? Answer, "I do". |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 295
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 12:21 pm: | |
ok Ken sorry it never tempts me just makes me try harder.
got 540030842 |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1555
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 12:41 pm: | |
To KenB, I've taken a shine to Unlimited but as I've said, good ones are hard to find. If you come across any please let me/us know. I'll do likewise. Your namesake likes to get clues when he gets stuck, so you'll likely get requests for them too.
Your choice of female company, Lily and Carol, leaves a lot to be desired. They're a right pair of bitches! |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 296
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 2:23 pm: | |
They are use to getting their own way no doubt. Try whispering to them gentle like. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 469
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 3:06 pm: | |
Ken, I have no self-control. If it's posted, I'm too tempted to peek. (But still save them in case I can't get them). My mother says I need to lose weight, but then goes to the store and buys all junk food. 10 1/2 days left! (Not that I'm counting...) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1556
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 3:28 pm: | |
Severe blizzards forecast for Iowa next week. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 437
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 4:00 pm: | |
We will have to have a Caucus to see if we will vote for a blizzard. I vote for the Walnuts. Good job KenM. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1557
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2008 - 4:23 pm: | |
You voted for the Waltons eh Mike-Boy? They forecast that the snow will be half way up you Caucus. Looks like Ken's folks could still be with him on Independence Day, not that he's counting. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 470
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 4:56 am: | |
All right, boys, here's one for you.
Try #1129376256 |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1558
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 5:19 am: | |
It's winnable Ken(s)(plus M-boy)The best tip would be not to cover the 5C. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 471
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 5:24 am: | |
I got it, plus the last one you posted (#365038721). I'll work on the other ones as time (and parents) permit. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1559
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 5:41 am: | |
We appreciate your problems Ken. You deserve a knighthood.
68746929 was another pretty good game. Not savage. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1560
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 7:47 am: | |
Well perhaps not a knighthood....... but a hood of some description definitely. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1561
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 3:11 pm: | |
For KenB in particular. Please give me your opinion on 1174893440. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 297
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 8:48 pm: | |
It was about the same in difficulty as the others you suggested. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 438
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 11:57 pm: | |
Got 1174893440. Seemed hard enough for me. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1562
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 4:38 am: | |
I thought it was the hardest of the bunch. Certainly the way I played it. Well done Mike!!!
You surpassed yourself. (I expected Ken to get it). |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 298
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 8:47 am: | |
Anything going with the two ladies, both are winnable. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1567
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 9:03 am: | |
I finally put Lily to bed, but Carol is just not my type. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 299
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 10:00 am: | |
ahh but she has a nice smile. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 300
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 10:26 am: | |
I know Lily isnt really your favorite either but try 1326425600 it wasnt nice to me at all.
will check out the site |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1569
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 10:47 am: | |
Thanks Ken. Watch the video there too. It's depressing. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 474
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 10:20 pm: | |
#1174893440 was not easy, but it certainly wasn't difficult. Now I'm struggling with that age-old question: Do I still respect you in the morning? |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 441
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 12:26 am: | |
I will repeat myself. I thought it was difficult. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1571
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 3:18 am: | |
Ditto. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 475
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 9:34 am: | |
Isn't this one of the signs of the apocalypse? When Mike is nice and supportive to Richard? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1573
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 10:03 am: | |
Apocalypse Now eh? As Jim Morrison sang "This is the end". He went on to add "Beautiful friend" so evidently he'd not met Mike. And precisely who's end was the man singing about? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1574
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 10:12 am: | |
To KenB, Lily 1326425600 almost commited suicide at the first attempt. I wasn't really giving it my complete attention but had only one card in the wrong place at the end of the game. She's not let me get within arms reach since! I could develop a complex. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 301
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 12:10 pm: | |
oh what a tease |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 442
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 12:25 pm: | |
Remember. Will Rodgers said "I never met a man I didn't like". Well he never met me. And that's the last famous quote you will get out me. I will leave the rest to the experts. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 476
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 12:53 pm: | |
I can envision Richard rolling out of bed and saying, "I love the smell of PGS in the morning!" |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1575
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 1:54 pm: | |
To K2, Oh that that was true! I've had no sense (some people might consider that this is where this sentence should end) of taste or smell for about 35 years. They say that the first 6 decades are the worst.
Are you sure that it wasn't Elton John who was responsible for your quote Mike?
|
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1576
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 4:16 pm: | |
Oh oh! I've just realised that my Elton John remark could be taken the wrong way. (Insert your own joke here). I was attempting to make fun of Elton, NOT Mike. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 443
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 4:52 pm: | |
Richard. Your mind works (sometimes) in odd ways. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 477
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 6:43 pm: | |
Richard, does this mean that you can buy the cheap stuff?
Try Unlimited #965340352 |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 444
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 07, 2008 - 11:39 pm: | |
Stop with these numbers Ken. This one #965340352 is rediculous. I quit! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1577
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 2:29 am: | |
Yes Mike, my mind does work in strange ways. No doubt about it. I see layers of meanings in everything, and I blame being addicted to cryptic crosswords for decades. Anyone with paranoid tendancies should avoid those puzzles like the plague.
Yes Ken, that does mean I can buy the cheap stuff. A sceptical brother-in-law once made me "coffee" using milk, sugar and gravy granules. I didn't know the difference.
I'm just going to have a go at #965340352. I see that Mike may have latent Communist tendencies judging by his spelling, or am I just being a Macarthy and looking for reds everywhere? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1578
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 2:58 am: | |
I'm blue in the face already, but I may land up with a red face by saying that #965340352 is unwinnable. There are very few doors made available to you and each one has been slammed in my face in succession. El Crypto here can't scheme and connive a way through, so I'm with Mike. It's rediculous. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 478
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 3:15 am: | |
I hear that your brother-in-law's favorite Deborah Kerr movie is "Tea and NO Sympathy". True? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1579
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 5:08 am: | |
I don't know. He moved to Canada about a year ago ..... to get some peace! These old guys just can't take it. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 445
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 08, 2008 - 12:18 pm: | |
I was so mad I was seeing RED everywhere I looked. Ridiculous. Pretend I wrote it a hundred times on the blackboard. Now get rid of that, Reptile disrupted skate rental (11). |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 484
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 1:25 am: | |
Is Unlimited #2049910399 winnable? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1589
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 4:29 am: | |
I was going to wind you up by posting just "yes",
but I suspect I'll have to email you a clue or two. Just Daze Away Kenny. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 491
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 2:43 am: | |
RM, If you're still looking for challenging Unlimited's, here is a slightly difficult one. Try #7240841 |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 492
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 4:33 am: | |
Here's another fun one: 1369971072 |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1626
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 4:37 am: | |
Thanks Ken, it took me 13 minutes. I made an elementary mistake with the hearts and fell right into a fairly obvious trap. I'm not a morning person, probably because it's usually well into the morning before I hit the sack. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 493
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 4:47 am: | |
Thank God you're up! I desperately need help with #323824513. HELP!!!!!!!!! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1627
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 4:49 am: | |
Nine minutes with the second one. I must be wakening up.
What ungodly hour was it when you made your last post? Shouldn't you be in bed? Your mother left instructions with Mike and myself to keep you in check. Just because you're "home alone" Kenny my lad, doesn't mean to say that you can just do as you please! Go to your bed! NOW! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 494
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 4:53 am: | |
I'm making up for lost time!!!!!! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1628
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 5:02 am: | |
Don't blame you! It's 11.02 here. What time with you? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 495
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 9:02 am: | |
That's amazing! It's 11.02 here also. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1629
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 9:51 am: | |
Are you trying to tell me that your time is the post time plus two hours, and mine is post time plus 6 hours? In other words I am way ahead of you!!??!! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 496
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 12:10 pm: | |
Was there ever a doubt? BTW, I got "Lullaby" finally w/o having to resort to your solution. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1630
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 12:57 pm: | |
Well done Ken. You've been deprived of practise time for ages. Nice to have you back where you belong. Have a look at a couple of TI's I've posted. I had (or perhaps created) lots of problems with both of them, and took a long time to complete them. See what you make of them. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1632
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 5:29 pm: | |
2035625727 may keep you busy until your folks get back. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 500
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 5:54 pm: | |
I may suck at TI, but that was an easy one. It reminded me of one that I posted this morning. The 2nd 9 of clubs was buried, and once I freed it, the rest was, as Marie Antoinette said, a piece of cake! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1636
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 6:00 pm: | |
I thought you'd find it a bit more difficult than that. I may look for another one tomorrow. It's practically midnight now and I've been playing TI most of the day, with a brief interlude for the four Unlimiteds. There was a shower of rain that put paid to my gardening. The power of prayer. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1637
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 4:37 am: | |
I'd be interested to learn how long it takes you to win 362668577. That would give us a good yardstick to grade other games against. I thought when I first looked at it that it may have been unwinnable, but I was wrong.
If you see this post KenB (or anyone else for that matter), please submit winning (or given up) times too. Mike's not too keen on Unlimited so we'll not talk about him if he doesn't want to submit his. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 480
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 12:19 pm: | |
I got it. Took me about 40 mins. I was eating breakfast at the same time. That was about as difficult as I would like it. I almost tossed it in at the end when I thought I had made a mistake. This is probably one of those games I would not play unless I knew the hand was winnable. I don't think I could figure out if it was worth working on for hours or giving up. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 502
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 12:57 pm: | |
I won it in 23 minutes. It was a great game!
Richard, what was your time? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1638
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 2:08 pm: | |
I don't really know my time Ken. I started it late last night and then found I was missing plays all the time, so I restarted it this morning. If I'd to guess, I'd say about 30 mins. I knew it was a good game with all those clubs in the first column. Well done to both of you for solving it. I'd rate it as difficult, and I don't think Mike would dispute that. He has a point though regarding playing the game for ages without knowing if it could even be won. That's when my stubborn streak takes over. I'll see if I can find another one.
Now down to 1845 in the TI's Mike. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 503
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 2:22 pm: | |
Try #1308576000. I haven't given up yet, but I'm about to. Can you work your magic on it, RM? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1639
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 3:37 pm: | |
Sorry Ken. It's winnable. Let me know if you need a clue. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 504
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 4:14 pm: | |
This is a DIFFICULT one! I take it you didn't have any trouble with it. Yes, I need a clue! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 505
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 4:16 pm: | |
And just so you know, I can get a column free, even two columns free, but it STILL doesn't help! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1640
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 4:54 pm: | |
I had plenty of trouble with it Ken. It's a stinker. Nice of you to drop one my way!
The four of spades in column 1 goes up. You should reach a stage when you have column 6 containing 9,8,7 of spades, and column 7 containing 6,5,4 of spades. Leave the latter lot alone and put the first lot up to foundations. See if this helps first. If not, you know what to do...... beg. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 506
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 5:07 pm: | |
38 minutes ago I was begging, but now no need. I kept refreshing the page every 2 minutes looking for your post, and I FINALLY won it on my own. THAT was the hardest Unlimited I've played. It took me 2 hours! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1641
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 5:08 pm: | |
Just in case Paul Forsdick is monitoring the posts, here is a question I heard on the radio today. You could Google it and ruin the challenge or you could pit your wits against it and maybe get it right. Just for the record, I got it wrong.
"Who was the last Englishman to manage an English Premiership winning team? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1642
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 5:14 pm: | |
Sorry Ken, I was uploading photos. I normally keep a keen eye on the forum. However, you did win it yourself, so it's a far more impressive victory. Well done!! |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 481
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 5:36 pm: | |
I had to use Richards help on that one. Trying to solve it made me so tired I had to take my afternoon nap early. I was going to write "Thanks Ken for another loser. Don't ever set me up with a blind date". But that will have to wait for another time. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1643
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 6:28 pm: | |
23554929 may prove a little easier, and then again.....
Thanks for the info Mike. We didn't know that your dates needed to be blind. I didn't think you photo was THAT bad. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 482
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 9:23 pm: | |
It makes it more fun when I ask them to get some change out of my pocket. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 507
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 10:27 pm: | |
Mike, don't tell me, let me guess. You tell them you need the roll of quarters to feed the meter, right? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 508
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 10:32 pm: | |
Richard, in what time zone is 23554929 an easier game? Because us people in EDT are completely stymied. The problem as I see it is that I can ALMOST win the game, but the Q of Hearts is buried in col 1, and in order to free it I need to use the King in col 4, but in order to free up a space I need to put it up in the tableau, so I'm screwed (like Mike's date!) Mike, quit counting your change and help me! |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 483
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 - 11:41 pm: | |
I am just as lost as you. That QH is killing me. We are obviously missing something. But at this point I am confused. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 484
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 12:36 am: | |
Ok. I got it. Don't remember what I did. I'll wait for Ken and then maybe if he needs it we can figure out a hint. Time for bed now. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1644
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 4:43 am: | |
Kenneth my man, was it not you who said that 2035625727 was "an easy one"? It would therefore be of little use to you if I posted others that were not a teensy weensy bit harder. I'm looking forward to Mike giving you hints on 23554929. Remind me again, is it Mike or his friend who is visually impaired? Ha!
I think I'll see if I can find another one for you, but as that stupid sun has decided to come out, it may have to wait a few hours until I get some gardening done. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1647
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 7:43 am: | |
Wouldn't you know it! That pesky rain has just forced me to abandon gardening for the rest of the day.
1086233088 is very easy. Give yourself a severe talking to if you need to use the undo button even once. I'll be dredging the depths to see if I can bring a more testing one to light. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 509
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 8:43 am: | |
Oh, so you're teaching me a lesson? How about I promise never to call a game that has given you trouble "easy" if you just post a clue. Mike won't be up for hours! |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 485
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 8:46 am: | |
What do you mean not for hours. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 486
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 8:51 am: | |
The second column. The one with the 2S at the top will be cleared first. Play no diamonds except the Ace of course to the top. If Richard has a better hint take his. Sensei Mechan is in today. Now I am of to the doctors and will never play Unlimited again. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1648
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 9:07 am: | |
Off to the doctors eh Mike? You want to take more are on those blind dates. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 510
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 12:13 pm: | |
I've said it before, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result". So, before I go insane, can SOMEBODY post either a better clue or the solution??? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1649
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 12:50 pm: | |
The 4C from column 4 goes up. The 4S from column 3 is the next of the two remaining 4's to go up.
You should get 5,4,3S in column 5. The remaining spades from the last column go up. The QC from column 3 goes up.
At 35/16/7 the columns read:- (bottom cards only) JD,JC,7C only,5D,3S,QC,7H. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1650
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 1:02 pm: | |
No sooner had I finished gardening for the day, than we had to go shopping. Oh how I love going shopping with a woman They are so decisive. No matter how small the list of purchases is, we always find several new items we didn't even know we needed until they appeared in front of us on a supermarket shelf. Mind you, we had to have a good look around before we even reached this stage.
You now have my undivided attention Ken. If/when you recover your sanity, please avoid 23554929, as it has almost made me lose mine. It has devoured a lot of my time, and I've reached the conclusion that it probably can't be won. It's oh so close though. Should I have another go? NO! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1651
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 1:12 pm: | |
Sorry, I meant to say that I cleared column 3 first. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 487
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 2:26 pm: | |
I am still confused about the columns I guess. Does column 3 have the 2S on top or is it column 2. I didn't think we counted the far left hand one as part of the columns. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1652
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 2:32 pm: | |
Hi Mike, There are 7 tableau piles. You don't count the waste pile. The top card of column 1 is 4D and column 2 has the 2S. It was definitely column 3 that I cleared first. It had the 7C as the top card. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 488
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 2:50 pm: | |
As usual you are correct. It is column 3 that I cleared first. I just didn't redo far enough back. I have to learn to leave the hints to you. Sorry Ken. My only excuse is that I was in a hurry this morning. First Doctor appointment was pretty much on time. Took about 45mins from the time I got there. Second appointment was with my Son's doctor. We got there on time. Were told he was an hour behind. We went to eat came back in an hour. Waited another 40mins and got in. Good grief. I won't chime in on going shopping with you know who. In after a loaf of bread and some milk. Out with 4 bags of stuff. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 302
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 2:57 pm: | |
your right 23554929 was one of the easiest so far. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1653
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 3:01 pm: | |
I think Ken may ahve sussed out the column error. Anyway it will do him no harm to learn a bit of patience. You never know, he might get married!!!
I know ALL about waiting for doctors. It actually got to the point when I got admitted to hospital every three weeks, that I booked myself in and then got a taxi to the pub. No kidding! I had 2 or 3 pints, a burger and chips, a few bets at the bookmaker next door and watched the racing on the pub TV. Ahhhh! The good old days.
Isn't shopping FUN? We should do it more often. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1654
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 3:10 pm: | |
699277184 was actually the number I meant to paste into "Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 1:02 pm:". See how quickly you can win that one Ken(B). |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 511
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 4:22 pm: | |
That one took a couple years off my life. (Now I'm getting as old as you guys!) Funny you should mention getting married. I'm going to be gone for a couple of days to a friend's wedding. Maybe I'll catch the boquet! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1655
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 4:36 pm: | |
Uh oh! Remember how glad you were to get your house all to yourself again. That was after just a few weeks. Over to you Mike. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1656
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 5:53 pm: | |
I've saved 1957408767 as "Matrimony". Some people may find it quite easy, others fairly difficult, some will find it impossible, and some may be glad to see the back of it. I think I may save the next testing one as "Divorce". Wotcha fink mate? |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 303
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 9:07 pm: | |
699277184 Hmmmm... really want a witty retort or a chain pulling report..... haha had to back up to my save half way once. Much better.
some games I find pretty open....knowing it can be won...... |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 489
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - 9:41 pm: | |
KenM. Let the bouquet go to the ladies and let the garter fall on the floor. Run like heck if they come anywhere near you. That's advice from someone who decided not to let the garter hit the floor. KenB. I am glad you find these games so easy. #23554929 was a extra large bear for me. I would rather stub my toe than play Unlimited. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1657
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 3:57 am: | |
Re 699277184 Ken(B), if you won that one with such ease, we will have to consider the possibility that you may be in league with the devil. Did he say "Hey Ken, take a walk on the black side"?
You take care with those bears Mike. Watch you don't make a BooBoo and stick your toe somewhere unpleasant. And to K2, you'd better pray that Mike IS standing behind you if you're bending to pick up a bouquet. There are guys out there who would rather pick up haemerroids. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1658
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 6:33 am: | |
Why don't you take your bike to the wedding Ken? You wouldn't need to "run like heck" then.
Just a suggestion. But don't turn up wearing lycra cycling shorts. They wouldn't look too good in the wedding album, particularly now you admit being as old as Mike and me. Did you know that Mike has to get special dispensation from the governor to go outdoors whilst it's still daylight? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 512
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 7:14 am: | |
As a matter of fact, I am going to take my bike, so I can get some exercise in (other than running away from the single ladies!)
P.S. to Ken Blackwell: I know I told you not to post solutions, but in the case of #699277184 I'll make an exception. I've worked on it for hours, and no go. can you let me go to the wedding with a clear conscience? THANKS! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1659
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 7:47 am: | |
I've been thinkng Ken. Uh oh! You don't have to run away from the single ladies, or the married ones for that matter. Enjoy their company to the full, but don't take advantage of them. Hell no! And when you leave, don't forget to give them your address in Iowa. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 490
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 - 3:53 pm: | |
I have no clue on #699277184. Seems like the hearts get in the way. But if KenB solved it there must be a way. Looking forward to the solution. Now both my toes hurt. |
Ken Blackwell (Blackie9)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Blackie9
Post Number: 304
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 10:21 am: | |
here you go sorry to keep u waiting |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 491
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 11:01 am: | |
Well done Ken. I got to where you did with the 4H then I must have gone off some where else. We will have to find another one. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1661
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 5:07 am: | |
You may have gathered from the lack of posts that my ISP has been being a pain again. It's given me the opportunity to finally get all the photos from my last holiday sorted out, and also to get to grips with 699277184. I was looking forward to tormenting you with it some more, but KenB has slayed the beast. Until two days ago I was convinced it was unwinnable, and wondered if Ken was pulling our legs, particularly with the mention of a "chain pulling report" in his post.
Excellent job Ken!! I doubt if there are any more Unlimiteds as difficult as that one. I'd rate that as Super League. I'd take my hat off to you, but it's too cold. We've had more snow, so I've been unable to get any more gardening done. Some cynics might say that it's come to my rescue. Shame on then. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 492
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2008 - 11:30 am: | |
Richard, the new photos are great. I haven't spent much time on the computer the last couple of days. My wifes sisters husband and their daughter were down again and I had to be nice. It killed me. The daughter had an interview over at one of the local colleges for a scholarship. I can get back to my normal routine of laziness now. It's sunny and 80 degrees here but will be cooling off in the next few days to the low 70s. Hee,hee,hee.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1665
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2008 - 2:54 pm: | |
I wish I'd read this post first. Mocking me about the weather. I hope you get alopecia, or perhaps you already have. Don't you just love socialising with relatives? Heaven forbid if we were allowed to do our own thing and just enjoy ourselves. It really wouldn't do.
Have you considered a toupee? Or even a hat? The kind fencers wear. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 494
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2008 - 4:38 pm: | |
Fencers wear masks. Which in my case might be the plan. My head will have to get along like it is and will become more of over time. Happy snowplowing. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 520
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 2:59 am: | |
Richard, are you still alive or did gardening get the best of you?
Is Unlimited #1858194047 winnable? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 521
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 5:18 am: | |
Go back to your gardening. I got it!
(But it was a fun one...) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1690
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 1:30 pm: | |
A very good game Ken. I saw two traps but fell into a third one. It took me quite a time to sort them all out into the right sequence. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 523
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 9:06 am: | |
Richard or KenB, Give me your opinion on #1148344704. It doesn't seem very promising... |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1691
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 9:49 am: | |
Another good game Ken. It is winnable with patience. From memory, the crux came with the second JS which should be retained in the stock to play on the QS which must remain in the tableau although it would have been playable onto the foundations. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1692
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 9:54 am: | |
Clear 7 followed by 1. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 524
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 12:02 pm: | |
You ain't a-kidding it's a hard one. I can get col 7 cleared no problem, but col 1 I'm left with 3 of diamonds, mystery card, Q of hearts. K of hearts must be buried because I can't get it out. Any other suggestions? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1693
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 1:48 pm: | |
I don't believe it! I could have sworn I saved it! Looks like I'll have to do so again. From memory, when I cleared column 7, column 1 cleared immediately. 2D?
Can you post your part solve? May save me some time. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 525
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 1:54 pm: | |
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1694
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 2:14 pm: | |
Sorry Ken. Totally diferent to how I remember it. Will try again from scratch. Liz has TV on fairly loud. Doesn't help the brain process. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1695
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 2:25 pm: | |
This looks very familiar. Even ---- could win it now! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 526
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 4:17 pm: | |
It's easy once you know how to do it! Actually, all I needed to know was where that 2nd K of H was, and then I didn't even refer to your solution. many thanks! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1697
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 4:35 pm: | |
You're welcome, now go and tackle TI 1777 .... if you dare! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 531
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 3:40 am: | |
Is 1471801216 winnable? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1710
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 6:05 am: | |
I very much doubt if it's winnable Ken. Even when I got a column free I could not free up the spades or the diamonds sufficiently to make any difference.
If not given up completely yet, but I've got a splitting headache from looking at the screen. Now I understand what Mike means about frying his brain. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 555
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 1:51 am: | |
Richard, I figure I'd post another Unlimited number (#2031682303) since you have unlimited patience. Now, how do I download a posted solution again? All I see are a bunch of numbers! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 556
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 2:30 am: | |
Never mind! (Now I won't have to look at your confusing Download Pictorial Guide. Can't you make it any simpler?) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1763
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 3:00 am: | |
Just post your name and address. I'm starting to do house calls. I figure in some cases that this may be quicker. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1764
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 6:22 am: | |
#2031682303 has been suitably dispached. Got caught out with the spades first time round. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 557
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:02 am: | |
Since there was 3hr 22min between posts, can I assume that's how long it took you? And I thought my hour and a half was a bad time! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1765
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 9:46 am: | |
About 15 - 20 minutes actually. I didn't think it was that bad. I spent over two hours with a doctor! Conclusion? No conclusion! No wonder I am somewhat cynical now and again. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 558
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 10:03 am: | |
Richard, I feel your pain. Actually, I don't. That's my problem. My dad has neuropathy in both feet and legs, and for 10 years they can't find his problem. And now I'm starting to get it, but I refuse to be poked and prodded by doctors who have no clue! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1766
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 10:13 am: | |
I googled neuopathy and got a daunting number of medical conditions, so I'm none the wiser. Which one did you get lumbered with?
Normal doctors in the UK get over $2000 per week. Many more get a far above this. Do I grudge them this? Well, actually, now that you mention it, yes! They also seen to get more holidays than Santa. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 560
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 10:26 am: | |
Neuropathy does encompass a lot of conditions but for me and my dad it basically means that we can't feel anything. For me, it's just an annoyance, but for advanced stages like my dad, he has a hard time balancing and walking. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1767
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 10:44 am: | |
"a hard time balancing and walking"..... Neuropathic as a newt? |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 545
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 12:42 pm: | |
The Doctor Is In. Two diffent problems here Ken. Balance. Inner ear. Walking. You both have a nerve blocked off. Or perhaps two left feet run in the Millar family. And your $hoes don't work. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 561
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 12:53 pm: | |
Mike, if I had my druthers, I'd rather have two left feet than having my foot in my mouth perpetually like Richard seems to do. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 546
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 1:37 pm: | |
I think you are going to hear about that one. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1769
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 2:42 pm: | |
I do put my foot in my mouth on occasion. The doctor advised me to do this to stop me damaging it by kicking a$$ so often. He said I'd get broKEN metatarsels, and a rare condition known as Hallux puntiass americanus.
Mike is bound to know that too, as he clearly has an in depth medical knowledge that has enabled him to sweep away many medical tomes with his concise diagnosis. No wonder his wife runs a hospital when she has an oracle living with her. Does she ever ask for a second opinion? No doubt he'll let us know. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 547
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 3:59 pm: | |
I'll let you know. As I have been around medicine for all these years I have learned a lot. It's a lot like watching a space shuttle launch. You then know how to build and launch one. My diagnosis is based on the fact that I am always falling down and I can't feel my legs. Unfortunatly I can feel the pain in my knees and back. BTW. My lovely wife NEVER asks for my opinion. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1770
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 4:37 pm: | |
Everyone is an expert these days. Splitting an atom? Child's play. We all watch ER and other medical programmes and feel confident to contradict our doctors. What do they know?
"always falling down" eh? Thought you didn't drink.That's what they all say.
If your wife ever wants your opinion, she'll be sure to tell you what it is. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 548
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 10:21 pm: | |
I had a drink Sunday night. But only the one before dinner. I was the driver. We took the lady next door out for her birthday dinner. I will have to ask her what my opinion is about giving my opinion. My wife that is. I splilt an atom just today. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1771
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 3:57 am: | |
We look forward to the fall out! Do you glow in the dark? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 562
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 7:51 am: | |
Mike is an amazing guy! He can "splilt" an atom, but he can't spell. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1772
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 9:16 am: | |
Maybe it's his key board that can't spell. Will we give him the benefit of the doubt? Hell no! Just remember Mike that it is ONE L of a split.
I was actually hoping that you had another Unlimited for me. I'll keep my fingers crossed. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1773
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 1:40 pm: | |
Here is a half decent one for you guys. 838360960 |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 549
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 1:53 pm: | |
I wasn't sure if I spilt or split that atom. So I covered all possibilities. In truth I can spell ok. I just can't type. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 563
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 1:57 pm: | |
Mike, I knew I was going to catch L for posting that! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 564
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 2:47 pm: | |
Thanks, Richard, that was a nice little diversion from proofreading for typing or spelling errors. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1774
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 3:11 pm: | |
Dear Mr. Spellchecker, May I recommend some of the new tablets I heard about earlier today?
Also, I think if you put tabasco on that sweetcorn it would be hot stuff!!!
Do you think Mike's wife censors his inbox? Maybe you should forward them to him.
Glad you liked 838360960.
BTW my new keyboard is responsible for some of my typos. I've to hit the keys much harder than before, and some letters get missed out. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 565
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 4:04 pm: | |
Glad you liked my e-mails! You can forward them on to Mike. I'm sure you're used to being yelled at by a woman (just in case his wife doesn't approve). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1775
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 4:32 pm: | |
Mike's wife sounds like a pussy cat compared to the maniac I used to live with. It's a surprise I turned out so normal eh? I will forward them to Mike. I doubt if I'd hear her way over here anyway. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 550
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 10:46 pm: | |
I should point out again that my wife is a wonderful woman. Extremly caring and a dedicated nursing professional. I am lucky to be married to her. Wait for it............Ok she is gone now. We do a good job of driving each other nuts. But she of course feels I cause most of the problems. Which I know can not be true. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1776
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 4:42 am: | |
Is this the same as saying that you are both disagreeable people? My diagnosis is a "nut" allergy. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1778
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 8:31 am: | |
1293749760 is another respectable Unlimited. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1779
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 9:29 am: | |
306977697 is a bit more difficult. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 566
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 5:02 pm: | |
Richard, Since I am the self-appointed editor of the forum, I have to point out a typo of yours. In your last post didn't you mean to say that 306977697 is a bit easier? I got that one right away, but I'm struggling with 1293749760. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 567
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 6:36 pm: | |
Struggling is not the word! Since my favorite show is on, I'm "LOST". Mike, try these #'s and tell me which one you think is the hardest. Any clues on #1293749760 would be much appreciated! So far I've been able to clear col 2 and col 7 but still can't win it. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1781
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 3:47 am: | |
I found the second number considerably more difficult. There was more than a touch of irony in "a bit more". One man's meat etc. We find this regularly.
I assume that the clubs are posing the problem.
I put the 7C from 2 onto 1. The 3C from 2 went up followed by the 4C from 5 , and the 5C from column 2. The 10,9H from 3 went onto 2. I then built spades downwards on col 4 to free the 6S from col 3. Now 6C from 2, 7C from 1, and 8C from 3, all go up. I now had col 2 clear. I put the KH from the stock into the space. When the 9C appears from the stock it goes onto col 3, and the 8C,7C from col 1 go onto it. The clubs from 1 now go up. The next king to go into a space was the KC from the stock. Let me now if you've managed to follow this.
I've never got into "Lost" at all. It probably clashed with one of my regular programmes, so by the time I got round to watching an episode or two, I'd lost the thread.
Glad to see that Leona Lewis made it straight onto the top of the US album charts. She is the first British female ever to do this,( possibly even the first Brit solo artist?). So is there no truth in the rumoiur that Americans have no taste. (I'm just testing out my new stick). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1782
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 3:58 am: | |
I've just replayed the entire game with "redo" and will give you an additional clue. I needed two empty columns before I tackled the diamonds in col 6. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 568
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 9:21 am: | |
#306977697 only took me 15 minutes, whereas I was (and still am) working on #1293749760 for hours. Speaking of taste, don't you UKer's think that Cliff Richard is a god? The only American that likes him is Mike. "Playgrounds in my Mind" is his theme song. "My name is Michael/I've got a nickel/I've got a nickel all shiny and new/" |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1783
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 9:55 am: | |
Thank you for including me in your the sweeping generalisation re Cliff Richard. Serves me right for testing my new stick on you. I've never liked him. I find him smug and oily. I still cringe if I see old footage of him "entertaining" the crowd at Wimbledon when the rain came on. Fingers down throat time. All the old women love him, despite the fact that it's debatable if he's ever bedded his first one. Undoubtedly not the playground in HIS mind. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 569
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 10:27 am: | |
I'm so MAD at myself! I had your solution after an hour but said this can't be right, and went back to square one. I've been playing PGS too long! (Not that I'm yearning for the days when I had to keep Mom and Dad entertained...) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1784
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 11:24 am: | |
That will be old-age setting in. Don't worry. It will get worse, but you just won't notice.
Interesting that you selected capital letters for Mum & Dad. Every picture tells a story. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 570
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 2:45 pm: | |
Why is that interesting? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1785
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 3:34 pm: | |
Just because it shows how importance they are to you, even subconsciously. Give them a phone. Invite them back. I will watch with interest to see if the capitals disappear after they've been back staying with you for a week or two. Then I'll be able to nag you. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 571
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 4:41 pm: | |
All I can say is the road to HELL is paved with good intentions! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1786
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 4:57 pm: | |
570184000 should take your mind off things. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 551
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 5:15 pm: | |
Hi all. Been busy. Yesterday had a golf tournament. Had fun for a change. Didn't make any money. But it was fun. It was also my son's eighteenth birthday. So we went out celebrating. Today had the pre-op for my eye surgery. Two hours in the doctors office for 15mins of exam. I almost told him I calling off the whole thing. Anyway. Solved the first two numbers. They were jsut the perfect tests for me. The second one was a bit tougher. I will give the new number a try. Unlimited is frustrating for me. I am never sure what I am actually doing. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 552
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 5:18 pm: | |
BTW. Mike doesn't care now or in the past about Cliff Richard. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1787
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2008 - 5:43 pm: | |
Yes Mike, we are never sure what you're actually doing either!
Glad you had a bit of fun with the golf etc. At your age you'd best grab it whilst you can. Don't chicken out with the eye op. When you get it fixed it will be one less thing I can torment you about. No need for elation. I'll find other things. I'm an expert.
I didn't believe that you were a Cliff fan. I'd have thought that Liberache would be more your style.
Well done with the two Unlimiteds. Ken and I both had a bit of trouble with them. I'd rate the latest one as harder still. Unless I blew it. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 553
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 12:22 am: | |
I had three old duffers on my team for golf. One was 85. The other two were in there 70's. The 85yr old was pretty funny. He had a couple of senior moments. But he could still hit the ball well. It was all entertaining. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 554
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 12:41 am: | |
570184000. Solved. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 572
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 2:58 am: | |
Got it also! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1788
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 3:58 am: | |
Well done guys. It took a fair bit of manipulation to get all the pieces into the correct order. Intrigued that you were playing golf with three "old duffers" Mike. I'd bet that that is exactly how each of them described their day. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 555
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 12:01 pm: | |
They all called me "The Kid". |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1793
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 12:49 pm: | |
Huh! Three guys that are more sarcastic than me! |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 556
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 6:21 pm: | |
I think it was because they could not remember my name. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1797
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 2:38 am: | |
Excellent! If I ever reach 85 I doubt if I'll be able to remember my own name. I find it remarkable that a person of that age can play golf at all. Do you walk the course, or do you have ride-on buggies? |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 557
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 11:17 am: | |
If I were in Scotland I would have to find a course with buggies. Here I use a electric golf
SUV. I needed to play St. Andrews years ago when I could walk eighteen holes. All though, if I had the chance to play there, I could make it around with a caddy carrying the golf bag I guess. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1811
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 7:25 am: | |
I'll have to take my camera down to St.Andrews although I don't see what's so fascinating about different grass. I'll be sure to take sun glasses to prevent getting dazzled by the attire of coffin dodging American visitors. To tell the truth (for once) I wasn't that impressed the last time we went there, but, like you, I don't play golf. It looked pretty featureless to me. We were more taken with their Botanical Gardens and the Aquarium.
Try Unlimited 1499324032. It isn't too difficult. Suitable for pensioners. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1812
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 9:42 am: | |
Mike, 1906689023 may be more suitable for a younger, sharper mind, and perhaps even Ken. This is an excellent new stick! Wanna buy one? |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 561
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 21, 2008 - 5:39 pm: | |
Both were good numbers for me. Once again. Just enough of a challenge to make it interesting. Missed a play the first number so it took me a little longer than it should have. Golfers don't wear funny outfits anymore. Except for Ian Poulter. Who is from someplace in the Commonwealth. I have to look it up. I would think the town of St. Andrews has only one claim to fame and that is the golf. But how would I know. I have never been there. And I play some sort of game similar to golf. At least I use the same tools. Just not very well. But I try to have fun. Had a birdie today. First putt I have made in three rounds.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1813
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 2:51 am: | |
Glad you enjoyed those two Mike. We all miss plays and frequently have to resort to the undo button.
As I rarely see any golf footage on TV, I've no idea what clothes they now wear, and I've never even heard of Ian Poulter. I reserve the right to conjure up those gaudy images from the deep and murky depths of my memory.
All games have one thing in common. If you enjoy playing them, it duesn't make a lot of difference if you're good or not. At least you still play.
St.Andrews has a Castle and a ruined Cathedral. It also has a Golf Museum. It's a lousy place to get parked, so we've been to neither..... yet. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 575
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 11:25 am: | |
Have fun with #897936960. Remember, you asked. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1844
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 1:08 pm: | |
I'll put my head on the block and declare it unwinnable Mike. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 577
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 1:29 pm: | |
I won't post any more numbers in this game that I find unwinnable. Seems kind of pointless. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1847
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 4:55 pm: | |
Surely it's nice to have your opinion verified. Like I've said before, if I wasn't playing one number, I'd be playing another. The fact that you haven't won it means that I'm not going to get something too easy. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 584
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 1:59 pm: | |
Here is one I found. #2098690687. It gave me some problems. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1862
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 4:14 pm: | |
Yes, it caught me out for a bit too. I've saved it in case Ken needs a hint.
Anyway Mike, it's been a while, how is the eye doing? Has it improved your golf? |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 585
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 11:18 pm: | |
The eye is coming along fine. The little bit of a line that was along the left side of my vision is getting smaller. It was the incision line. My eye sight has improved a lot. And my golf game has been better. Sadly, I am going through some putting problems. More practice is indicated. BTW. Did you bring any Haggis eggs home. I am sure you had room for two or three in the vehicle. It sure was quiet around here. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1863
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 4:07 am: | |
Sounds like getting that surgery was a good decision Mike. It's no laughing matter when wear and tear starts catching up with us. I'm sure your golf game will recover too.
I was tempted to bring home a haggis egg but thought that it wouldn't be fair on the tourists.
The guy who owns the gardens is a great character. After he erected the sign, he emailed a photo to a local rag who published an article. One or two of the nationals picked up on it too. He informed us that a car skidded to a halt in his car park and a large woman got out and "waddled" towards him. She said that she'd driven 200 miles just to see them. Apparently she'd been coming up to Scotland since she was a small girl and still hadn't been lucky enough to see a live haggis. She continued excitedly for ages, so much so that the owner began to think that she was now winding him up. It then dawned on him that she was being entirely honest and decided to enlighted her before she "dug her furrow any deeper". He asked her where she'd learned of the eggs and she replied that it was in her daily paper about four days ago. "So this is April 5th isn't it?" he prompted. It took a few minutes whilst she did the maths, the penny dropped and she turned and went back to her car without saying another word. Her face looked like "a bulldog chewing a wasp"
The same guy is in the middle of creating a "St.Andrews Garden" with everything having to be just blue or white. He admits that the only reason he's doing it is to annoy his English wife.
Yes it is desperately QUIET around here. We'll have to put a stop to that! Ken must be winning all his games at the moment, as even he's hardly made a post. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 612
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 9:17 am: | |
Now if only there was an operation to cure Richard's roving eye! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1864
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 10:31 am: | |
My eye only roves along the gantry in bars now Ken. (sigh). I landed up drinking Tasmanian 8eer in a nice hotel at Kingussie on our last safari. That's Kin-U-see. Did U see any worthwhile numbers lately? |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 586
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 10:44 am: | |
Richard. It sounds like you and the haggis egg man would have a lot in common. Ken. I don't think Richards eye roves any more than mine. We both know the days of fulfilling some of our dreams is over. But there is no harm in looking. Now staring might cause some trouble. Tasmanian 8eer! What the heck are they serving up at those places you go to? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 613
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 1:44 pm: | |
I've been playing Three Bears lately. It's a fun and challenging game but I haven't run into one yet that has stymied me, but stay tuned.
P.S. to Mike: They serve Richard Tasmanian 8eer because they can tell what a Devil he is! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1865
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 2:02 pm: | |
Ha! I also had Belgian, Irish, English and 3 types of Scottish 8eers that night. It wouldn't be appropriate to tell you how many of each! I had a devil of a time though and no trace of a hangover. My bank manager got that!
It looks like my Super Challenge Freecell run is about to end at 57 with 2135519615. It looks unwinnable. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 587
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 10:15 pm: | |
He is a devil in many countries. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1870
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 10:10 am: | |
Was that a horny old devil? |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 588
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 11:59 am: | |
Doesn't matter much when you get, OLD. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 1871
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 12:13 pm: | |
That's not a lot for Ken and I to look forward to. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 589
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 1:11 pm: | |
Dream on. |
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