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Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1140
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, August 07, 2009 - 11:13 pm:   

Richard, I've got a pair of them for you. On both #17 and #19, I can get 56 on both. Winnable or no?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3173
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 4:30 am:   

Got 73 at my first attempt at #17 Ken. (It's OK to hate me. This is normal).
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3174
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 4:41 am:   

Got it.
mac/unknown
Variegated Canfield_17_Hate male.pgs (4.9 k)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3175
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 6:11 am:   

Certainly a cheeky little pair Ken. A bit of a handful. #19 was definitely a whole different ball game.
mac/unknown
Variegated Canfield_19_Bagged.pgs (4.1 k)
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1141
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 7:07 am:   

Thank God it's normal to hate you!!!
(Good show, btw)
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 30
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 11:21 am:   

Don't hate Richard. Its good to know, that there is one, when he cannot do it, so i obviously also not, but if he can do it, so it motivates me so much, that i will try so long, till i also get it.

Greetings to Richard.

Markus
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3176
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 12:28 pm:   

Hi Markus, I think I got the message. Ha. You English is much better than my German though. I will post solutions for P.G.S. only. For the 101 collection I wlll just tell you whether I think your games are winnable. I know you want to be #1 in the tables with your own solutions.
Viel Glück.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1195
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 08, 2009 - 12:57 pm:   

Hate is perhaps to strong a word. No. After thinking about it maybe it's the right one. I will have to think of another one for KenM. All I could do with #17 was 53. I will have to look at the solution and see what to do.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3184
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 8:52 am:   

I assume you're still playing V.Can. 20 and 22 are winnable. I have very high scores,73 and 85 with 21 and 23. Will keep working at them.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1145
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 11:02 am:   

Mike, try #20 and #22. They were easy! And do you know how I knew they were easy? I didn't have to ask for Richard's help!
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1201
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Sunday, August 09, 2009 - 11:15 am:   

I have some things to do around the house. Will get to them.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 32
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 3:18 am:   

Hi Richard, i was thinking about your sentence, that i would be #1. I dont think so, because i wouldn't play in climb mode. i am more a speed gamer. i always try to get the solution as fast as possible. its always a battle against the game. but there are a lot of concessions you have to do playing like that.

Markus
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3196
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 7:26 am:   

I thought you were competing in a few games Markus. I had seen this. Apologies.

I pay NO attention to the clock when I play solitaire. Why get nagged by a clock?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3197
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 7:29 am:   

I see you've reached #22 anyway Ken. I cannot get past a score of 85 with #23 despite going back to it a few times.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3198
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 7:30 am:   

Sorry. Meant to tell you that #24 is winnable. Moving on.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3199
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 8:49 am:   

I'll be interested to hear anyone's opinions of #25. Despite having cleared the reserve with a stock of 44 and 2 redeals still to use......I can't get it out. It's a tough cookie.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 37
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 3:05 pm:   

See my eyes right? Richard, you have problems and ask for help. I hope, that soon will come the game also in the Mac Version, so that i can see, how tough it is.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3209
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 3:17 pm:   

I have not given up. I will go back to it.


You should consider getting the original P.G.Solitaire.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 39
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 3:29 pm:   

Sorry Richard, i am Mac-User and i have just that 101 games as in the picture is shown (baught form Thomas Warfield from exactly that homepage). I know, that they are working on it, that also on Macs you have all the 725 games, but, that will take some more time.

By the way: i know, that you will never give so long as you really know, that it is unwinnable. Thats familiar.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3210
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 3:40 pm:   

Sorry Markus,my mistake. I have read it properly now.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 40
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 3:52 pm:   

No problem. It shows, that you also are human. ;-)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3211
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 4:15 pm:   

Thanks. I have my critics.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3214
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 6:05 pm:   

To help you sleep tonight Markus.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 41
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, August 10, 2009 - 11:56 pm:   

Good job. By the way. I am still thinking about Penguin 2111. I accepted the loss to play the game, but who knows. Maybe it was the wrong decission.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3217
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 8:56 am:   

I've gone back to Penguin 2111 Markus but after more than an hour I cannot beat 6. I do not think it'd possible to get any further but I will keep trying.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Intermediate Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 42
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 3:53 pm:   

I tried in my mind nearly every meaningful variations and can score 6 in 2 (or 3) ways. But thats it. I also guess, that's all, but who knows.

And don't ask, how much hours i have by the way tried it, always with the same results.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3219
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 4:08 pm:   

Ha! Maybe the same number of hours as me.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1151
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 6:21 pm:   

Richard, Here's a Monday morning treat for you. I can get it this far but no further, and when I try to improve on this, my score plummets.

application/octet-stream..but no cigar
Variegated Canfield_36_almost.pgs (3.7 k)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3234
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, August 16, 2009 - 7:24 pm:   

Here's a partial back for you Ken. Got 79 after a struggle. It's 01.23. Better hit the sack. Win re-engage tomorrow.
mac/unknown
Variegated Canfield_36_79 scored.pgs (4.9 k)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3235
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2009 - 4:11 am:   

You can cuss me if you want Ken. I've already said my share. I won the game using a whole load of devious moves, then saved it. Then without thinking about it I clicked on autoplay and finished the game. It was only when I came to upload my solution I discovered it hadn't been saved correctly for some reason. Possibly too many characters in the file name. I don't know if I'll be able to re-win it quite so quickly.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3236
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2009 - 5:16 am:   

Took a bit of re-winning.
mac/unknown
Variegated Canfield_36_Smokin.pgs (5.4 k)
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1152
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2009 - 6:09 am:   

Richard, thanks for the effort!
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3238
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2009 - 6:32 am:   

Your wish is my command.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1153
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2009 - 6:36 am:   

Now that opens a whole realm of possibilities!
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3239
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2009 - 7:14 am:   

Who do you want shot?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3240
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, August 17, 2009 - 1:10 pm:   

Man! That must be a heck of a list!
#37 is winnable. Putting the finishing touches to it wasn't particularly easy in my opinion.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1157
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 5:21 pm:   

Markus or Mike or anybody, any luck with Variegated Canfield #49, or should I wait until Richard gets back?
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1227
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Sunday, September 06, 2009 - 6:00 pm:   

Keep waiting. You know how I feel about those kinds of games.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 75
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 3:08 pm:   

Hi Ken,

sorry, would help you, but i have the Mac-version and there i don't have Variegated Canfield. I think you have to wait for Richard or maybe Mike find some time for it.

Markus
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1229
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Monday, September 07, 2009 - 7:32 pm:   

I could not get anywhere with it Ken. But that should come as no surprise. BTW. Email me with the results of your car repair.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1158
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 6:13 am:   

Mike, it turned out it was the ignition coil. The mechanic diagnosed it right away and has worked fine for the last 2 weeks.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1230
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009 - 12:43 pm:   

Glad you got it repaired. I have to take mine in tomorrow. Could be big bucks.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3279
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 5:59 pm:   

"Could be big bucks" eh Mike? Tell Debbie to work some overtime......or maybe take on a second job.
Yep. I'm back. Your respite is at an end.

I've had a go at #49 Ken. I've managed 63 so far. It looks winnable but I can't find it's tipping point. If you have a decent partial perhaps it will set me off in new directions.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3280
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 6:11 pm:   

I was closer than I thought Ken.
mac/unknown
Variegated Canfield_49_Vacation over.pgs (4.4 k)
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1231
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 6:58 pm:   

Welcome back. Looking for the pictures.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1159
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 6:10 am:   

HOOORRRAYYYY!!!!!!!!!
Richard's back!!!
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3281
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 6:46 am:   

Thanks guys......I'm back......but there is good news and bad news. Which is which will depend on your own point of view. We came back because Liz had a doctor's appointment today. She got signed off work for yet another month. Her solicitor was happy at this news and says her compensation should be quite substantial.Now Liz is talking about going away again. I'm keen too of course, but I DO miss seeing what's happening in the Forum (and winding you guys up).

The photo is the Forth Rail Bridge, over 100 years old. A miracle of engineering even today. Sadly some of it is covered in scaffolding so it can be repainted. The impressive Forth Road Bridge is just out of shot to the left. Looks like we'll be using that again pdq.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1160
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 4:39 pm:   

Here in the States we would say she is "milking it"! (Don't mind me..I'm just jealous!)
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1232
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 5:20 pm:   

Life is changed forever Richard. My new pictures are up.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3282
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 5:31 pm:   

Who are we to dispute the diagnosis of these learned physicians? She is only being polite and respectful by accepting their opinions. N'est pas? On the other hand they may be willing to risk someone milking it just to avoid the possibility of being sued themselves in the event of them underestimating the injury. Wasn't the term "ambulance chaser" first coined in the good old U.S of A.? God bless you!
BTW we were talking to a guy who had a similar injury whilst at work. He was off for over 2 years. The poor guy was self employed. Ouch!

Just off to disparage all Mike's pics.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1233
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 5:56 pm:   

And I am sure you will do a fine job of it. With Liz home you can do more around the castle. Join the club.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3283
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 7:07 pm:   

I sometimes think a club would be of use to you mate.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1234
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 7:45 pm:   

And as I predicted. You did your usual fine job on my photos. They frown on using clubs to handle certain problems around here. Take a look at the Canfield 101 scores.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3284
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 5:28 am:   

Glad you appreciated all my kind and charitable comments Mike. That's what friends are for.

Didn't Fred Flintstone have a club? You could keep yours in your golf bag. Use it to tackle cheap shots.
Liked your new accommodation plans. There is sure to be a space at the edge of one of the fairways.

I did have a look at the Canfield stats. You qualify for just one verse,

You're the top!
You're the Coliseum.
You're the top!
You're the Louver Museum.
You're a melody from a symphony by Strauss
You're a Bendel bonnet,
A Shakespeare's sonnet,
You're Mickey Mouse.
You're the Nile,
You're the Tower of Pisa,
You're the smile on the Mona Lisa
I'm a worthless check, a total wreck, a flop,
But if, baby, I'm the bottom you're the top!

BTW....Watch you don't erase your stats. Back them up every day.
Do you fancy trying your luck with Canfield Deal 3 now? Now that you've whipped it's little sister.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1235
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 11:59 am:   

I give up on 3 deal. Just keeping up with the two I am playing is plenty. We will see how long the Coliseum stays standing.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 3288
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 12:30 pm:   

OK Mike. I've got enough to do anyway. Photos!!! BTW Coliseum is not the only spelling mistake in the lyrics I pasted. I was actually thinking about rewriting all of the lyrics but the light above my keyboard has packed in so it would be a hassle. I thought about a "mound of pizza" for line ten. Saved by the light mate.

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