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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5697
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 9:30 am:   

Genesis.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Post Number: 1487
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 9:33 pm:   

Deuteronomy.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 1852
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 10:20 pm:   

Here we go. Being biblical. And I was going to say Phil Collins.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1321
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 10:38 pm:   

Am I missing something?
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Post Number: 1488
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 11:37 pm:   

Kathy's right, Mike. You ARE getting too happy!

(P.S. That was a good one!!!! LOL!!!!!)
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 1854
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2010 - 12:05 am:   

Ok. Here we go. Richard (otherwise known by me as The Scotsman) Started a new ST & STH thread because the old one was long. Hence. The GENESIS of a new thread. Ken then answered with the very clever ( and I am being kind) Deuteronomy. To which a normal person would continue with something else biblical. Or perhaps something actually to do with the thread. Here again. When one has to explain it. It loses its appeal.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1584
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2010 - 1:40 am:   

Torah.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5701
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Posted on Friday, August 20, 2010 - 4:32 am:   

Kathy,In case you've not Googled it, Phil Collins was the lead singer in the band Genesis.
Torah (apologies Markus) is best remembered for her hit "It's a mystery".
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1585
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Posted on Friday, August 20, 2010 - 5:43 am:   

I went back to be biblical!
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1326
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, August 20, 2010 - 8:40 am:   

The reason I became confused is that Exodus is the next book in the Bible, not Deuteronomy. Is Deuteronomy a band too? To my credit, I do know about Phil Collins and his band Genesis. Re normal people continuing with something biblical, I have never claimed to be normal.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1621
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, September 07, 2010 - 10:24 am:   

Here is a nice winnable DST number: #166.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1626
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 1:34 pm:   

ST #1954 ??? Easy 3 point so far. Always one cell missing.
STH #218 ??? 6 points so far. It should be winnable. (Just a feeling.)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5789
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Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 2:12 pm:   

STH218....I can score 9 so far.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5790
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Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 2:30 pm:   

ST1954.....3 appears to be the maximum.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5791
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Posted on Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 6:51 pm:   

STH218....I can score 32.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1627
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Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 12:23 am:   

And what about the missing 20 points?

BTW i have difficulties with your 9, but i will get them, and your 32 also, just a question of time.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1628
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Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 12:43 am:   

Got your 9.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1629
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Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 1:18 am:   

Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5792
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Posted on Friday, September 10, 2010 - 3:44 am:   

Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1665
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Posted on Friday, October 01, 2010 - 10:43 am:   

ST #1989. I would claim (?) it as unwinnable, but there are still doubts. 3 points so far.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5856
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Posted on Friday, October 01, 2010 - 11:01 am:   

I can get 4 points Markus. It does look unwinnable though.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1666
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Posted on Friday, October 01, 2010 - 1:06 pm:   

3 Spades and the AD, but far from 52.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1667
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Posted on Friday, October 01, 2010 - 1:16 pm:   

The next: #1994. 2 or 3 points again. Several times just one cell missing. Can't find it so far.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5857
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Posted on Friday, October 01, 2010 - 1:47 pm:   

I did tell you you have been working too hard Markus. That was easy!
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1669
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Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 9:25 am:   

Sorry Richard, wrong number. #1994 was of corse easy, but what took you so long?


I meant #1995.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5859
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 10:27 am:   

Hmmmmmmmm. What took me so long?
1/. Look at tableau to see what may have caused Markus problems.
2/. Play game until almost won.
3/. Stop and save game.
4/. Complete game manually.

I've never seen any point in rushing anything. Life can be stressful enough without subjecting ourselves to more.
Besides, when we hurry we tend to make mistakes..........like typing in the wrong number.

PS, your game is unwinnable.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1674
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Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 1:38 pm:   

Nice DST one: #181.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5870
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 4:53 pm:   

Good game Markus. Did I find an easier way to win it perhaps?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5871
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 5:01 pm:   

Sorry Markus. This may help.
application/octet-stream
Double SeaTowers_181_Route 1.pgs (2.7 k)
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1676
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, October 04, 2010 - 12:50 pm:   

I may will find tomorrow some minutes to watch your solution at work. Is DST a game of Goodsol 101? So, that i could post my solution which i have saved.

BTW did you know, that there is an international teachers day? It is mostly celebrated in the former sowjet states and it is at the beginning of october. My school is celebrating it tomorrow.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1678
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Posted on Monday, October 04, 2010 - 1:35 pm:   

ST #2020. Hard 3 points and the feeling of being winnable, ...
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5877
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, October 04, 2010 - 3:07 pm:   

A,2,3H is the best I can do Markus.

No DST is not a 101 game.

I'd not heard of Teacher's Day until now. Sorry I couldn't get you a cake. (Mike ate them all).
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 1897
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Monday, October 04, 2010 - 5:02 pm:   

Mike's birthday is not a time to be blaming Mike for anything. It's free pass for Mike day.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1681
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Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 1:11 am:   

Richard, looked over your route through DST #181. Similar, but not identical.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1423
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, October 06, 2010 - 10:36 pm:   

Is Sea Towers 744423105 winnable? It doesn't look like it to me.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1684
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Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 3:37 am:   

Yes it is.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1424
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Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 5:05 am:   

Okay. I'll keep giving it a try. Thanks.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1425
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 9:33 am:   

I solved the above game. Now I'm stuck on 744423107. Is it winnable?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1426
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Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 1:41 pm:   

Where is everybody today?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1427
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Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 9:05 pm:   

Is Sea Towers 744423107 winnable?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1428
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Posted on Thursday, October 07, 2010 - 9:36 pm:   

I've posted my last question since 9:30 this morning, and no one has bothered to answer me. I can understand that Markus is probably busy and he did help me with my first game, but where are the rest of you guys. Have I done something wrong? I haven't heard from you, Richard, in I don't know how long.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1429
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Posted on Friday, October 08, 2010 - 4:06 am:   

Just forget it. It's obvious no one wants to help me. I can take a hint. I guess there's no reason for me to remain in the forum anymore. It's no fun when no one wants to help me.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1430
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Posted on Friday, October 08, 2010 - 1:13 pm:   

What is happening? Someone must know why no one is replying to my posts. Even if you don't like me anymore, why couldn't any of you at least answer if the above game is winnable? I'm getting very ill over this whole thing. Will someone please tell me what I did wrong so I can apologize.
Gregg Seelhoff (Seelhoff)
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Post Number: 502
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Friday, October 08, 2010 - 3:22 pm:   

>What is happening? Someone must know why no one is replying to my posts.

Please just take a deep breath and relax.

You have only given people a day to reply (and the forum has been "dark" for longer than that in the past). You only need to make one post and then give people time to actually make a considered response. We all get busy sometimes.

Despite our best efforts, some people still do have a life outside of Solitaire. :-)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1433
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Posted on Friday, October 08, 2010 - 4:04 pm:   

Thank you, Gregg. I feel like I'm having a nervous breakdown. I'll try and relax.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Post Number: 1564
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Posted on Friday, October 08, 2010 - 4:37 pm:   

"Despite our best efforts, some people still do have a life outside of Solitaire. "

Gregg, say it isn't so!!

(I know what I'll be doing at 330pm tomorrow!)
Go Spartans! (Well, at least for this week!)
Gregg Seelhoff (Seelhoff)
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Posted on Friday, October 08, 2010 - 6:36 pm:   

... or so I have been told. :-)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5891
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, October 08, 2010 - 6:47 pm:   

Sea Towers 744423107 is winnable.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1434
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, October 08, 2010 - 8:45 pm:   

Richard, I sent you an email at 8:30 this morning and just received a reply saying that the message has been delayed and not sent. I don't know what that means. It didn't say that I had the wrong email address and just said I didn't have to resend the email. BTW, I still can't solve 744423107. I've tried every combination. I'll keep trying.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5894
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 6:05 am:   

I've had no email problems for a very long time now...touch wood.
To win 744423107 I had to clear column 0ne first.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1435
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 7:44 am:   

I got another one of those messages this morning saying that the message has been delayed. I don't know what that means, do you? Anyway, my mind must have been preoccupied because instead of hitting the restart button, I hit the new game button, and so my winning streak ended there. So, I guess you didn't get my email then. I sent it yesterday morning.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5895
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 8:06 am:   

Kathy,I have just checked my inbox again and there is nothing from you there. See if the following link is of any help. You know as much about the subject as I do.
http://thedailyreviewer.com/outlook/view/how-do-i- clear-email-delay-delivery-option-104708574
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Saturday, October 09, 2010 - 11:57 am:   

#2026. Always one cell less.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1689
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Posted on Monday, October 11, 2010 - 6:45 am:   

Was i right giving #2026 a loss or not? I couldn't find the missing cell.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Monday, October 11, 2010 - 6:51 am:   

I couldn't win #2026 either Markus
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 12:59 pm:   

I gave #2052 a loss with 3 points. Was i right?
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 1924
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Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 1:10 pm:   

(in my best Sigmund Freud voice)
What do you think about it Markus?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 2:04 pm:   

About what?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 2:06 pm:   

BTW i am not very common with Sigmund, even as he come from Austria. The best i know about him is in notes from Alan and Eric.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 3:04 pm:   

#2052.....2C....AH. Maximum.

I didn't get the Freud bit either Markus. Perhaps Mike meant to type Richard instead of your name.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 3:22 pm:   

Gosh. Now I have to explain to you too. When one goes to a Psychiatrist he always answers your question with a question. Never mind.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 4:26 pm:   

You clearly have more experience of psychiatrists than us Mike.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 4:28 pm:   

If Freud released a Rap record, do you suppose it would be shrink rapped?
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 4:46 pm:   

I wish I was still seeing mine.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 1:23 am:   

It seems i know more about psychiatrists than Richard. I thought a little in that direction, that's why i answered with a question (letting of course the expression, that i didn't understand, which was for about 66 % right). Especially Freud were an asking man, who always asks why. (When i remember right from my time at the university.)
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 1:25 am:   

BTW Richard, thanks to your greetings from the 5th of october.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 3:58 am:   

My psychiatrist skipped town leaving me and hundreds of other people without a doctor. I think she may have been involved in Medicare fraud. Luckily I don't have to see one anymore as I can pretty much handle my illness on my own. BTW, does anyone even use Freudian psychiatry anymore?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 4:48 am:   

Psychiatrists seem to be most active in the USA as far as I can tell. In my entire life I have not met a single British person who has been seen/treated/conned? by one.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 4:49 am:   

Psychiatrists seem to be most active in the USA as far as I can tell. In my entire life I have not met a single British person who has been seen or treated by one.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 6:44 am:   

Markus, what I remember from University was this study they did. They gave people differing accounts of a hypothetical person with hypothetical mental problems. The only thing they changed was the person they talked to about their problems ( their mum, their friends, their counselor, their psychiatrist, etc.) They found that as the degree of professionalism rose (and therefore more able to help the person), the crazier the person was perceived. So maybe, Richard, people over in the UK wouldn't want to tell that they had been to a psychiatrist.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 7:27 am:   

For years I never wanted anyone to know I've seen a psychiatrist, but all of a sudden, I didn't feel ashamed of having a disease and now I don't mind if people know. It's their problem if they thibk any less of me.

Aa far as the UK goes, I bet if Barack Obama were the prime minister you would see a rise in people going to psychiatrists. If you're not "crazy" already, he'll make you so.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 7:59 am:   

I think that psychiatrists are very rare animals in the UK Ken. Many people here, particularly men, are very reluctant even to visit an ordinary doctor...... and that's free!

We don't need Barack Obama Kathy. We have plenty of politicians of own own who are extremely adept at trying the patience of saints. Globally they are all intent on cutting down budget deficits etc, but they never even consider the probability that we could do without half the politicians we have on the payroll/gravy train.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 8:14 am:   

If I've followed what you believe your study showed Ken, a psychiatrist would be the person most likely to think someone was "crazy" because he/she was more professional. Sounds a lot like a vested interest to me. "American Express?" "Yes that will do nicely". What would a psychiatrist make of another psychiatrist?
If normality is defined as conforming to the average, would it not follow that the psychiatrists are abnormal?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 11:29 am:   

Ken, when a psychiatrist would mostly say, that the person is totally normal, he would have no work any more so he has to say they are crazy for not to loose his job.
(I know, that's very sarcastical, but especially in this part of illnesses the number of new sicknesses are growing every year. They are finding a name for every "abnormal" behavior, financed by the big pharmaindustries who wants to sell their pills.

BTW i know also a lot of studies, where something got better just by a name or more worse because it is cheap and so on and so on (even if it was the same product). That shows how influencable the people are.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 2:25 pm:   

#2064 is looking winnable, but it is beating me so far. 2 points, but i didn't go for maximum.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 2:27 pm:   

The same with STH #223.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 3:38 pm:   

I can get 6 with STH223.

Regards,
Sigmund.

My bill is in the post.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 5:29 pm:   

Obviously I didn't do a very good job of explaining the study (either that, or you guys are crazy!) Let's say a guy is explaining to his friend all the problems he has, the friend may ask "What are you doing for it?" and if he replies that he is talking to his mother, the friend may think, "Oh poor thing", but if he tells another friend about his exact same problems and tells his friend that he is seeing a psychiatrist, the friend may be apt to think to himself "Oh poor Richard, he's effing crazy" even though the psychiatrist is more equipped to handle the guy's problems.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 6:25 pm:   

I've just consulted the Yellow Pages for the north east corner of Scotland, (an extensive area). There are nine Psychotherapists, ten Aromatherapists, and two Feng Shui practitioners. There are some other wierdo "therapists" of course.It worries me that people actually take Aroma Therapy and Feng Shui seriously, but those who believe in the healing powers of crystals must take the biscuit. They are just crackers.

The best therapy of the lot is laughter and it costs nothing. Too many people take too much too seriously.
That will be $75. All major credit cards accepted.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 9:03 pm:   

Bill me...
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010 - 9:28 pm:   

Richard, are you saying that there are no people with a mental illness in Scotland or just that you don't know any? Many people with a mental illness are born with the proclivity to contract it, and many do. I can't believe Scotland is immune to this. Some illnesses, such as schizophrenia, have to be treated by a psychiatrist. There must be some in Scotland, and if there are none, why do you think that is?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 3:30 am:   

Kathy, I expect that genuine mental health issues exist in every country. What I'm saying some countries appear to have turned it into an industry.Markus said that more and more mental "disorders" are being discovered/dreamed up/invented all the time. The people who make these "discoveries", ie the psychiatrists, are the people who make money out of "treating" these patients. If someone who has studied medicine etc at university for years tells someone who has not that they have some disorder or other, then they will believe that they do. It is interesting that the countries where you have the greatest density of psychiatrists are the countries where you have to hand over cash to be seen by them. Most of their patients have got Leaky Wallet Syndrome. Some very educated people have found a fool proof way to make themselves rich. It's like putting a car into a garage. The less they think you know about the subject, the more "problems" they will find. In Third World countries there are no psychiatrists at all.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1451
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 5:02 am:   

Could it also be a sign of the times that more mental illnesses are occurring? I agree with you about if a doctor says you have a certain disease, a lot of people believe it without proof. On the other hand, there are people like myself who don't just blankly accept diagnoses. I usually will challenge a doctor that I need hard evidence. Of course, I've been in the medical field most of my life. To others, doctors really are gods.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5954
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 5:31 am:   

The answer must be simple then, try and avoid as much stress as you can, and try not to worry unduly about things that are outwith your control. There is an old saying, "You die if you worry. You die if you don't. So why worry?."
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Post Number: 1584
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 7:26 am:   

Richard, you are too young to be so cynical! I don't agree with you about doctors or psychiatrists: for the most part, they are generally concerned about the patient. But pharmaceutical companies on the other hand...
I don't know about over in the UK, but here in the states we have had a proliferation of TV adverts on new drugss asking if you have any of these symptoms to call your doctor and ask for this new wonder drug. They definitely have a vested interest in convincing as many people as possible that they need medication.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5955
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Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 7:49 am:   

I've nothing against doctors Ken. By and large they are very decent and caring people. I have no personal experiences with psychiatrists so I can only voice opinions. In this country the procedure would be that you would be referred to a psychiatrist by your own doctor. Both services would be totally free. My cynicism takes over the minute money starts to change hands.
Drog companies are a different kettle of fish. They are in the business strictly to make money. They are ruthless bullies who frequently demand ridiculous prices from Third World countries for drugz that cost next to nothing to make. Would evil be too strong a description for this?
I have had almost 63 years to hone my cynicism to near perfection. The more I see and hear about human greed whilst world poverty exists the more cynical I become. I don't know how the rich sleep at night. I really don't.
Tell me this, do you suppose that doctors and psychiatrists recommend drugz solely because of their proven track record, or is it just possible that some drugz company has given them an incentive to do so?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1453
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 8:32 am:   

Believe it or not, Richard, I agree with a lot of what you just said. Regarding the rich and even middle class and poverty, that is why I am against gambling which is very popular here in the US. Even if you gamble only $10, that money could support a child in a third world country for over a month. Imagine what the people who gamble with much more money could do to help out the poor. Some of the dr-ug companies really make me angry when in their commercials for a certain dr-ug, they say that if you can't afford the dr-ug, the company may be able to help you out. What they don't say is that you have to spend a certain amount of money first on medi-cations (for me it was $300) before they will help you. The dr-ugs I take are relatively cheap, and so I don't make that $300 until the middle of the year. So I can only get help with paying for the dr-ug for 6 months, and then I have to start all over again the next year. To me, that's false advertising besides obviously scamming people and giving them false hope. However, my doctors knowing I don't have health in-surance except for Medicare will usually prescribe a cheaper dr-ug even though they would rather I take the new dr-ug which is more effective. People like me can't win.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5959
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 10:08 am:   

You can't win by the looks of things Kathy. I was under the impression that the "Yes we can" man was going to wave his magic wand and get things sorted out. I don't know about you but I'm certain I'm not going to be seeing any flying pigs. I hope Donald Trump does run next time. Then you may be in with a chance of getting rid of all the no-productive desk jockeys who are frittering away your country's wealth. Then there will be money available to spend on things that matter to ordinary people.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 1454
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 11:01 am:   

Did you know that Donald Trump said that if things keep going Obama's way that he may decide to leave the country and live elsewhere. I just want to get rid of Obama or as one commentator calls him "the chosen one." He's being sarcastic just in case you didn't realize it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5962
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 12:33 pm:   

Ironically Obama WAS chosen Kathy. A good number of the American public chose him. They must be really pleased with themselves now. That's democracy for you. I'd be willing to bet that a very high percentage of North Koreans would be happy to swop Kim Jong-il for him. Despite its faults , we're better off with democracy than the alternatives.
On tonight's news, the Scottish government has kept its pledge to abolish Prescription Charges. Now anything that the doctor prescribes for us is free. We're supposed to be skint you know?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1703
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 3:34 pm:   

"I can get 6 with STH223. Regards, Sigmund. My bill is in the post." (15.10. at 3:38 pm)

Mr. Freud: ""A fool and his money is soon parted"."
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5969
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 5:36 pm:   

Freud eggs are my favourite. Apologies, that was a "cheep" joke.

(No typo Markus).
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Post Number: 1593
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 6:13 pm:   

Freud: "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar."
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 5971
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, October 16, 2010 - 6:22 pm:   

Freud:- "America is a mistake, a giant mistake".
_______ "If you can't do it, give up!"
_______ " The goal of all life is death".

Yep! He sounds like a load of laughs. He should have seen a shrink.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 1705
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2010 - 1:59 am:   

BTW Richard: You meant with STH #223:


What about ST #2064?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2049
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 2:43 pm:   

I am still fighting with ST #2064. I cannot believe, that it should be unwinnable.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6460
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 3:57 pm:   

I'm convinced it's a loser Markus.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2116
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 9:48 am:   

#2218. A Yeti-game??? 4 points so far and several times just one cell missing.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 6548
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 10:27 am:   

Are we talking about normal Sea Towers #2218 Markus? If so,I don't like it, and my Yeti is not keen either. I'll get back to you.
BTW, 4 is not my best score. Cryptic? Ambiguous?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2117
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 6:13 pm:   

Ah, you mean those fast 5 points. This sequence is leading to a dead end and i didn't follow it any more after my first try for this game some days ago. I can also get a pile free, but ...
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 6559
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 6:31 pm:   

5 appears to be as good as it gets Markus.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2118
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 6:34 pm:   

Thank's and good night.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 2146
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 1:58 pm:   

I try #2261 for some days. I have several positions with just one cell less of winning. I cannot believe, that it is unwinnable. Something about 4 points best so far.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 6618
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 3:11 pm:   

The key hearts are in bad positions. 4 is my best score too. Unwinnable I think.

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