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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4191
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 4:26 am:   

I wondered if so many screenshots may have been slowing our last thread down a bit. Let's see.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 331
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 9:45 am:   

I'm sorry, but I seemed to have lost my touch. Haystack #1065194951 is giving me problems. If you want me to work longer on the game, just let me know. Maybe I feel at my age, time is of the essence.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4196
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 11:03 am:   

I've been otherwise engaged trying to get my PC problem sorted out Kathy. Fuji got back to me but their suggestions have not made any difference. I've just fired another email in their direction.
Post as many games as you want Kathy. I look forward to them. At least I know that they will not be straightforward. Will have a crack at your new one now.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 333
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 11:17 am:   

I sympathize with you and your PC problems. I have a 15-year-old Compaq that is starting to show it's age, and since they don't make them anymore, I have no where to go for support. It's funny really what strange things it does. It shuts off for no reason at all, the mouse freezes and then works fine if I shut off the computer and turn it back on, etc. I just pray it lasts as long as I do, because, as you know, there's no money to buy a new one.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4197
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 11:37 am:   

If it's any consequence Kathy, new PC's are every bit as infuriating and cranky as old ones. Big companies often give their older PC's away. They may only be a couple of years old. Try sending a few emails to some of your local ones. You never know.
At the risk of getting egg on my face, I can't score more that ONE with 1065194951.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4198
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 11:43 am:   

My mind is going! I meant TWO of a score.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1438
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 2:32 pm:   

Richard. Are you storing all your pictures on your computer? Or have you put them on disks?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4203
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 3:31 pm:   

I'm FULL of good intentions Mike. I always intend to burn them onto discs but I never seem to get around to it. I've just found out that my "pal" Norton has made copies of all of them and parked them somewhere else on my hard-drive. It bugs me how it takes control of things and interferes where it's not wanted. Check out the screenshot. It was telling me I've not set up "back up" with one breath and was backing up files simultaneously. It usually manages to get my back up!
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 340
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 3:56 pm:   

Did you also notice if you do a comprehensive virus scan, it only takes about 10 minutes. It took McAfee over an hour. That I don't understand. Plus, it's always barging in wanting me to do this and do that. I just want it to leave me alone and do its job.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1440
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 4:08 pm:   

I have pictures stored in all kinds of places on my computer it seems. One is in Office Picture Manager. I don't want them to go there but they do. If I try to deleate one of the files from there it will wil delete them from "My Pictures" in "My Documents" also. I have transfered a lot of pictures to disk. But I am not very good at keeping track of them. That reminds me. Where are the dogs?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4205
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 4:41 pm:   

Yes Kathy, Norton has a habit of keeping us busy. But if I run a comprehensive scan with it it takes hours.
There are FREE virus programs on the web. You could uninstall Norton and run one of them. If you want to do that, let me know first. There is a gismo you will need to uninstall Norton before you can proceed.
Mike, I'll email you re the Picture Mangager problem once I've made sure I know what I'm talking about.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4207
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 5:42 pm:   

Mike, Re the photos. Right click on any photo whilst it's in thumbnail size. Select "properties" from that menu.

Click on "Change"
In the next window change the default to whatever alternative you have there.

I doubt if you have two identical sets of photos. I'd say that you are just opening them in different programs sometimes so that it appears that way. Could be wrong though. Can you reveal two with a search?
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1443
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 5:53 pm:   

I understand what you are saying. The problem arises when pictures are viewed from the net. Office Picture Manager will start a new file and fill it with all kinds of pictures. I may not be explaining this well but that's the best I can do. You can tell an individual picture or file that you already have in "My Pictures" not to open into Office Picture Manager. But somehow new pictures (which I didn't even download will go there. Now you go to bed.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4209
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 6:13 pm:   

Computers! Don't they just do your head in?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 341
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 8:54 pm:   

I didn't understand a word Mike said. I have a photo program that came with my Canon printer. Will that work for what I want to do?
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1444
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 10:33 pm:   

Yes Kathy. Your printer and program will work. Richard and I were discussing something different. And even I don't know what I said.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 342
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 15, 2010 - 10:48 pm:   

Good. I thought I was finally on my way to early senility.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 346
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 4:24 am:   

#572516423. Worked on it last night and then this morning. Need help, please.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4211
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 5:20 am:   

I had problems with this one until I saw it's Achilles Heel. Then it was much easier.
The screenshot takes 12 moves. Then the first 3 cards come down from the reserve and you put the 8H and the 5C up. Important....keep the 9C where it is until late in the game when all the other tableau piles are in descending order.
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Haystack_572516423_Unusual.pgs (1.0 k)
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 583
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 6:12 am:   

Richard, i got to that picture already, but i didn't have more time to play it to the end.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4214
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 11:38 am:   

Here is a photo of Mike after he's drank too many of the product mentioned. Yep! This means I've got my PC problem resolved.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 585
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 12:59 pm:   

After too many ...weiser i would also look the same. And how do you look after to many Ale's (or what do you drink in Scottland)?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4215
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 1:36 pm:   

Yes, I forgot you were there too Markus. We can tell it's you because of the ail spelling.


(I only drink water).
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 588
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 2:07 pm:   


Just for information: don't drink to much water, otherwise you will look like that:
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 348
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 2:23 pm:   

Richard, do you drink Guieness (spelling ?) in Scotland or is that strictly an Irish drink?

Markus, I would have known you anywhere.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 590
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 2:48 pm:   

Kathy, so easy you can be mistaken.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 591
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 2:51 pm:   

BTW, Haystack is very similar to Pitchfork, isn't it? The only difference is, that the foundation starts always from the Aces and that you "can put cards back up to 8" (?) to reserve pile.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 592
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 2:53 pm:   

Another BTW. I am much more relaxed as Mike is (?). But Richard, ... (So much water can not be healthy.)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4218
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 3:02 pm:   

Guinness is widely available all over the U.K. The water that I drink is heavily discoloured and polluted by many types of beers. I suffer in silence.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 352
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 3:06 pm:   

Markus, I got it wrong again. Just blame it on old age and old eyes. I do not picture you at all as in the picture! Also, that's why Haystack is much easier for me. You can put back cards in the reserve. I'm still trying, but maybe I'm just not the kind of person who can play Pitchfork successfully. The ones I did win, except for one, were rather easy.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 593
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 3:09 pm:   

We all know, yes, we know, ...





And sometimes it tastes also a little bit woodenly (?) and the glass is smaller, ...
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1447
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 3:28 pm:   

It's a good thing I have a sense of humor.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 598
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 3:48 pm:   

Mike, with Richard it is the only way to stay alive. ;-)
As you have seen, we both have been put into the same chair. But how did you like my Richard-Gif after drinking water?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4221
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 3:58 pm:   

Mike, A sense of humour is one of our greatest gifts. It's God's way of protecting you from people like me.
Kathy, I think that Markus's English may have let him down with his post "so easy you can be mistaken". He has a brilliant sense of humour. He wouldn't have taken any offence. If he sticks around this forum long enough he'll be tormented relentlessly (mainly by me). Mike will verify that.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 599
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 4:11 pm:   



Seems, that something "went by on me" (?).
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4223
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 4:20 pm:   

"Went by me" or "went over my head".
I thought that Kathy believed you were annoyed when she said she recognized you from my Chimpanzee photo. Perhaps it was me who was mistaken. It's not important anyway.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 353
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 8:51 pm:   

I think Haystack #572516434 is unwinnable but wanted to make sure as I was on a 19-game winning streak.

I'm sorry I keep getting Mike and Markus mixed up, but when they get to my age, they'll know how easy it is to do things like that. And for the record, neither of them resemble the chimp in the picture, at least I hope they don't. On the other hand, that chimp is kind of cute.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1448
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 9:37 pm:   

Mike is the one who only speaks one language and would have no patience as a teacher. And if the chimp is cute. That fits me to a tee.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 355
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 9:39 pm:   

Then it must be you, Mike. Whoever heard of a chimp named Markus anyway?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 600
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 12:50 am:   

Richard, i was not annoyed. Maybe i didn't understand Kathys post right after you posted me too and my message didn't fit as an answer.
And my laughing gif's had been ment to your sentence in brackets ((I only drink water)). Unfortunately was Kathys post before mine, so she maybe understood wrongly and ment, i answered to your her message and not to yours. I did the mistake not to post your sentence before the gifs. Hope everything "has clearing up" (?)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4224
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 3:26 am:   

"Fits you to a tee" Mike? Don't you mean "Fits you to a tree"?
I knew you were not annoyed Markus and your explanation has "cleared up" any misunderstanding. It has cleared the air. An excellent response btw!
Your game is winnable Kathy. The screenshot after 12 moves. Note the changes in the reserve.

Next moves 6H+5S into space, ace up,jack into space,ace up.QS into space,2H+3H out.
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Haystack_572516434_Clever.pgs (1.4 k)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4225
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 3:31 am:   

Ah! I wondered where Ken had got to.

(S&N is a brewery btw).
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 356
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 3:44 am:   

To use the "Kings English" (or is it the "Queen's English"), it's "fits you to a 'T'". You guys aren't the only smart ones around here.






























Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 357
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 3:45 am:   

Then again, maybe you are. Sorry for the huge post.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 603
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 3:59 am:   

And Richard isn't far away.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 358
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 4:09 am:   

I used your screenshot, Richard, and won it from there. It's funny how if you overlook one play, it can affect the whole game.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 359
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 4:56 am:   

Here's another one for you -- #572516435. Work on that while I go to Mass and pray for us all.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4227
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 6:24 am:   

A single good or bad move can swing a game Kathy. I monkeyed around with #572516435 for a while. I was driving me bananas. Even a Cheeta couldn't win it.

It is the Queen's English at the moment. If/when Prince Charles takes the throne it will be the King's English. He will become known as the King of England, which is definitely NOT politically correct. It would be the equivalent of calling Obama the President of Illinois.
Arise Sir Richard,cynic extraordinaire.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 606
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 6:31 am:   

Richard, 7 is the best i can get with that (?) Haystack. I miss always one move to go on.

(BTW another King Richard, where is Robin from Loxeley?)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4228
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 6:42 am:   

I can't remember if I reached 7 or not Markus. Can you post your partial solution before I finally surrender?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 607
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 6:45 am:   

Here you are. At that point it got stuck, but maybe it helps you a few steps back.
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Haystack_572516435_score_7.pgs (0.7 k)
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 608
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 6:54 am:   

Got 9.
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Haystack_572516435_score_9.pgs (0.7 k)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 361
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 8:47 am:   

How about giving Haystack #1612687999. I can't lose two in a row.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 610
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 9:05 am:   

Hope at Richard, i can try it tomorrow.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4229
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 9:07 am:   

Haystack #1612687999 is winnable. Have a look at my solution and then try it yourself. I'm going back to try 572516435 again. Maybe we missed something. It's oh so very close.
I had to go out and drink some "water". The paint fumes can take the blame.
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Haystack_1612687999_Refreshed.pgs (1.4 k)
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 611
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 9:45 am:   

Richard, what is your best starting sequence for the so close Haystack game? I can have a look tomorrow. (Or is it similar to mine?)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4231
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 10:34 am:   

We both chose the same route Markus. I think it is the only route that shows any promise. I've reworked the cards in all of the columns from the two empty columns positions and cannot get past 9 of a score. I believe that that is as good as is possible. I will keep trying for a while but am not expecting any improvement.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 363
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 11:19 am:   

They're hard again today. #1612688001 has me stumped.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4232
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 12:29 pm:   

Winnable this time.

Screenshot at 13 moves.
From here everything in column 1 (except the aces) goes onto the 10H in column 7.
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Haystack_1612688001_Onwards.pgs (1.0 k)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 366
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - 8:31 pm:   

Haystack #1612688015. This one is tricky. You get all the 1's and 2's up front, but the 3's are at the end of the reserves, and no matter how much I maneuver around, I can't get things right.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 615
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 3:28 am:   

Winnable. Don't bother about the 3's.

After that, just try to build the piles as you should.
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Haystack_1612688015.pgs (1.4 k)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 370
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 5:34 am:   

Having trouble with Haystack #1612688016. Maybe it's because I'm not having a good morning. I've got a headache and am battling ants that have suddenly come out as soon as it became warm. I can't put anything poisonous out because my cat might get at it. They're coming from beneath the appliances and cabinets in the kitchen, probably from under my first-floor apartment. But I'll keep trying.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 616
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 5:53 am:   

A lot of puting to the reserve and back. Here a starting position and a solution.
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Haystack_1612688016_start.pgs (0.8 k)

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Haystack_1612688016.pgs (1.5 k)
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 617
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 6:51 am:   

How about #1231566592? Can score 6. Always one move missing to solve it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4239
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 9:53 am:   

Unwinnable I think.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 373
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 10:40 am:   

I'll be surprised if this one is winnable. Haystack #1612688021.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4241
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 11:23 am:   

It's easier than you thought Kathy. Here is a good starting position.
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Haystack_1612688021_Surprize.pgs (0.6 k)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 374
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 11:45 am:   

Richard, I went back and played it under another name, and you're right, it was easy. It's funny how the mind doesn't pick up things right away and other times it does. Maybe I was worrying about something and that clouded my "vision". The mind is extremely interesting and complex.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4243
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 12:29 pm:   

We frequently get fixated and persist in trying to win a game by a single route. Often just giving it a rest will result in us seeing a different and superior method.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 377
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 7:56 pm:   

Leaving anyone who wants to help me with Haystack #1612688029. Taking the senior bus to the store in the morning. Be back in the afternoon.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 622
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 12:42 am:   

It looked hard at the beginning, but then it was a winner. When you can get the screenshot, then you should can solve it yourself.

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Haystack_1612688029.pgs (1.1 k)
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1307
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 5:45 am:   

Richard, thanks for identifying me in the picture! As you wil notice, I am the only chimp doing anything. I'm lifting the bench while all you other chimps seem to be sitting on your ass*s!
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 625
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 5:49 am:   

It's nice watching others while working.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4252
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 6:49 am:   

Kenneth, my all to frequently absent friend. Please note that in the "picture" of me I appear to be giving the rest of you the finger.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4253
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 6:51 am:   

BTW Ken, when DID you learn to walk upright?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 384
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 2:09 pm:   

After an incredible 30-game winning streak, I'm now stuck on Haystack #1612688035. Help!
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4258
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 3:05 pm:   

That's the worst possible. A score of zero!
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 386
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, March 19, 2010 - 7:46 pm:   

Here's another one. Haystack #1623544831 (I only got 6 points). I know it's late in Merrie Olde Scotland, so you can work on it tomorrow, and I'll work on another Pitchfork. I made up "Merrie Olde". My specialty is England not Scotland, although I have been learning a lot.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4268
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 4:48 am:   

I can only match your score Kathy. At first glance it seems like an easy one, but the reserve pile is of no use to you.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 393
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 9:44 am:   

Can't get anywhere with #1772738432. Worked on it this morning, took a nap, and I still can't get it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4272
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 10:06 am:   

A lot of movement in and out of the Reserve. An excellent game but easy to dismiss as unwinnable.
Our parer is still getting......
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 397
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 12:47 pm:   

You might as well look at Haystack 1772738443. It's either difficult, or I'm too tired to think. Was up at 3:30 this morning. After a week of beautiful spring days, it turned cold, and we even expect snow tomorrow. I feel sorry for the poor robins. I don't know what to feed them. I know they don't eat seed. How about bread? I once took in a young robin who had a deformed foot. He slept in a cage overnight, but I had to put him back out, because the vet said his foot couldn't be fixed. He could perch on the bar in the cage but not on a tree branch. Never saw him again. I often wonder if I had kept him longer, if his foot would have gotten big enough and he could perch on the tree.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4276
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 1:19 pm:   

You must have been tired Kathy. It's an easy enough game. You can empty the entire Stock straight away. This leaves the game at your mercy.
Bread is not a good bird food like most people appear to think. It becomes a great food if you spread it with lard or fat from meat.Bacon rind or other trimmed off fats are excellent. Mild cheese is great. Vegetable fats can be dangerous to wild birds as they can lose their rainproofing if they get it on their feathers.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 400
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 5:32 pm:   

You're right, Richard. I didn't even use your solution. I saw how to win it right away.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 406
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 4:55 am:   

I'm pretty sure Haystack 1772738445 is unwinnable. I struggled with it last night, but this morning, I can't do any better.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4283
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 5:59 am:   

Maximum score is 1.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 410
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 7:40 am:   

That's what I got. Could you help me with Baker's game? Markus gave me moves for my cards but somehow they don't work.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 412
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 8:28 am:   

I have to go and lie down with a terrible headache. I'm having trouble with Haystack 1425741954. When you have time, of course.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4286
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 9:30 am:   

I've done enough for one day. Wallpapering now finished!

Ten moves to here.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 414
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 10:44 am:   

Do you mean Liz is going to let you off the hook for the rest of the day?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4288
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 11:15 am:   

Even God got a day off.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 416
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 11:47 am:   

Yes, but He was in charge.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 417
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 11:59 am:   

#1425741958. This will keep you busy. The 1's are all buried and I can't get to them. Of course, you'll probably come back and tell me how easy it was.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4291
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 12:49 pm:   

Easy? No! Winnable? Yes! Probably the worse you've dredged up yet. Absolutely no point in a screenshot.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 422
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 1:06 pm:   

Richard, would you say that solitaire games are "abstract"? I've never been good with abstracts. I'm trying to think of a reason why you're so much smarter than me, unless it's because I'm losing brain cells due to age.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4296
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 1:17 pm:   

Some people are good at some things and not others. I may be lousy at some things you are good at.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 423
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 5:55 pm:   

I can't even get started on 1425741964. Two points is all I can get and then I'm stuck.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4309
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 6:22 pm:   

Put the 10S into the space.Take the 2C down onto the 3. The red queen goes up. Three scored. Game over.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 427
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 10:16 pm:   

Is Haystack #2126617346 winnable?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 429
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 11:25 pm:   

Never mind. I am taking it as a loss.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4313
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 5:30 am:   

Please remember the huge difference between our time zones Kathy. You need to give myself and Markus a chance to try your games before you abandon them. I will make this post at 11.30 in the morning, UK time. Look at the time it says on the post in the caption above. That's our time difference.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4314
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 5:35 am:   

Your post times at 10.16 would have meant that it was after 4am here. I love PGS, but not that much.

I've got a lot of work scheduled for today, but I will try any games you post if Markus or the others have not already solved them. Please stop worrying.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 666
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 6:45 am:   

Richard, you forgot, we have a free week and i am not at work. I am working at home and find occasionally time to do some games, but unfortunately not Pitchfork and Haystack.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 430
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 7:51 am:   

Never mind both of you. I'll solve the games myself. I've bothered you too much already.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4319
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 11:34 am:   

You're not bothering anybody Kathy. Markus is at home. He doesn't have Pitchfork or Haystack at home. He can't help you with those this week. I have a lot less PGS time just now than I would like. I will always help you when I can find the time.
Screenshot is after 10 moves.

My next moves were.....4C up into reserve. KC and QH into space. 7D onto 8C. KS up. JC onto queen.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 433
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 11:58 am:   

It's too late. I already lost it. I know you're trying to help me, but you are so busy, and really we both know I'm not worth the trouble or the time. I'm just a pathetic person trying to fit in, but I only cause problems and am really of no importance to anyone. There's nothing good that I can do like you and the others. I accept what I am, but it's hard even when you accept it.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 668
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 12:05 pm:   

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

Post Number: 4322
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 1:28 pm:   

Kathy! What are we to do with you? We keep telling you that you are more than welcome here. There has been a lot more traffic in the forum since you arrived, and a great many excellent games for us to try and solve. You keep beating yourself up and running yourself down. The vast majority of the games you've posted have fallen into the categories between difficult and impossible. With the greatest respect for the other guys & gals, few people would dispute that myself and Markus are exceptionally good at solitaire. If we are struggling to solve your games then it is highly likely that a great many other players would have even greater difficulties. Stop being so hard on yourself. If we thought you were worthless and pathetic (your words,not ours) we would probably ignore you. That hasn't happened, and never will.

Markus! Didn't you tell us at "March 22, 2010 - 6:45 am" that you didn't have Haystack at home? If you are trying to confuse me, you've succeeded. Ha. (Not that difficult to do).
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1468
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 2:20 pm:   

I will join in on Richard's message. I don't have a prayer on the games that you are solving Kathy. So don't be concerned about stuff. RE READ THE LAST SENTANCE.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 675
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 2:39 pm:   

Richard, congratulations, without a hint. My girlfriend is working on a Dell and today i got my CD-Rom with the games, and while my Mac was burning a DVD (because the original had been nearly destroyed by our child), i used the time to install PGS on Kristas PC and tried the Pitchfork and the Haystack game. I have it also on my Notebook, which i use to do the school timetable, but at home i normally use and will use my Mac. It's much more comfortable (?).
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4324
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 2:51 pm:   

Ha! Very sneaky! So short of clues too! Glad that you have better access to the games at home now.
Now we have "girlfriend" plus "child". What could I read (or indeed misread) into that?
"It's much more comfortable(?)". I think we would say it's more user friendly. Again this is a familiarity thing. We do become more comfortable with familiar things and surroundings.
Your English is "coming on a treat". (improving greatly).
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 434
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 3:09 pm:   

I did manage to solve a Haystack today that I was on the verge of giving up. I must have tried it 50 times, and then I got it. I will try not to be so hard on myself. I was the black sheep in the family at one time. Everyone blamed anything bad that happened on me. Maybe that's why I lack self-esteem.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 681
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 3:33 pm:   

Richard, your post sounds a little like "Forumbook".
And don't hope, i will use the better access at home often. Only, when my Mac is busy with doing something for me and Kristas PC is on, then i may play some games.

Mike, this my desktop button for my Mac.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 435
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 4:06 pm:   

Here's one. Haystack #2126617348. I can either get 2 points or else clear the reserves and no points.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4326
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 5:15 pm:   

Are you sure you posted the correct number Kathy? I seem to have maxed out with a very easy score of 5. If there is a way to clear the reserves then I've failed to spot it.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 436
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 6:22 pm:   

It's the correct number. Maybe I was wrong about clearing the reserves, and I can probably get 5, but you're telling me it's unwinnable, right?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4327
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 7:19 pm:   

Play the 10S into the space and put the two aces up plus the 2S. Then 7H onto 8S.5S onto 6D. KC into space and 3S out.Then free the AC and you've scored 5. That's as much as I've been able to do with it. Another loser I'm afraid. It's almost 1.20am. Time for my beauty sleep. Catch you tomorrow.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 437
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 8:22 pm:   

I'll be on early in the morning tomorrow, but you won't hear from me after that until the afternoon. I have to get to the senior center and literally beg someone for food for the next 2 weeks. I have low blood sugar, and I'm not eating enough. If I don't get enough to eat, I'll pass out, and if I pass out at home with no one there but me, that's not good. But I've got one thing in my favor. God is watching out for me, so whatever happens, I'll be okay. Hopefully, I'll talk to you tomorrow.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 438
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 22, 2010 - 8:49 pm:   

Haystack #1864163456. I'm pretty sure it's unwinnable. Too many 6's and the wrong 1's. I'll work on this in the morning until I have to leave. If you have time, take a look at it, unless by a miracle, I might win it, which I doubt.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4328
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 3:38 am:   

Maximum score is 2 I believe. We can't win them all.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 446
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 8:16 am:   

Haystack #1016083971 looks like it should be easy to win, but I am having trouble with it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4331
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 11:42 am:   

Another loser Kathy. Very unwinnable.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 448
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 2:50 pm:   

I'm having trouble with 731379846. Three of the Aces are buried in the reserves, and I don't know how to get them out.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4333
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 - 3:58 pm:   

I managed to get the AD out and scored 3. I cannot believe that it could be winnable though.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 455
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 3:55 am:   

I can't get anywhere right at the beginning of Haystack 1168815240.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4342
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 7:23 am:   

It's no surprise Kathy. The Stock is practically useless, so the maximum score is just two. You are finding a considerable number of games of this nature. Maybe the next one will be kinder.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 467
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 9:30 pm:   

Please don't tell me Haystack 181757431 is unwinnable, even though I know it is. I just moved up 2 places in the stats. With this loss, I'll be back to where I was before. Anyway, that's the fun of the game, I guess. BTW, I could only score 6 points. If I have to lose, see if I could lose with a few more points.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4364
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 6:03 am:   

It IS winnable although I thought it wasn't for a long time. I almost gave up. A screenshot would be pointless.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 471
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 9:37 am:   

Richard, I know you won't be able to look at this Haystack 1986462593 until tonight, but I can work on other things today until you do; unless someone else can help me. I just lost the previous game, and although this is probably unwinnable, I thought we'd give it a try.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4368
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 10:12 am:   

Just stopped for a cuppa. Your game is winnable but required a lot of moves so a screenshot wouldn't get you very far.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 472
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 11:30 am:   

I need help with Haystack 1924153988. Is there anyone else who could help me besides Richard who is busy today?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4371
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 11:51 am:   

I've done enough for one day Kathy. That's the floor laid though.
This Haystack is unwinnable. I don't think I scored over 4.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 475
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 1:32 pm:   

Do you mean you've done enough work or enough solving? In any case, when you have time, I'm afraid I've come across another loser -- 708109634. I'm going to take my nap now. Maybe things will get better later. This Haystack game is a see-saw game. Win one, lose one. But it's fun.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4373
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 2:46 pm:   

Just finished with work for the day. Will be messing around in PGS for hours yet. Will try your game.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4374
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 3:32 pm:   

708109634 is an annoying one. I can get it to 14 and no further. I can't figure out how to get that vital red queen out of the stock. I just need one extra move to make this a winner. Will persevere for a while.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4375
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 4:06 pm:   

I've given up now Kathy. Sorry.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4376
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 4:15 pm:   

CANCEL THAT. I thought I'd give it one more try and have got the queen into play. It still may not be winnable though. I'll let you know.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4377
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 4:44 pm:   

I shudder to think how long this one has taken me!
The finished article is.............................
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 476
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 7:09 pm:   

That's why I usually don't give up. Even though it looks hopeless, if it can be won, you'll win it.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 477
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 8:24 pm:   

Here we go again. Haystack 708109638 I cannot get anywhere with. Too many 2's and no way to get to the 1's except once.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4382
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 6:23 am:   

I agree with your appraisal Kathy. 2 is my best score.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 480
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 1:55 pm:   

I'm sure Haystack 708109638 is winnable, but I can't get anywhere with it, and I refuse to lose another game.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4390
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 2:36 pm:   

Are you aware that you have already posted 708109638? It's just not winnable. There are two red tens at the foot of two columns and both black nines are buried deep in the stock. That means that two columns are blocked immediately. The black twos effectively block another two.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 482
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 7:24 pm:   

You're right. I gave you the wrong number. The correct game number is 1167729289. I was so tired, I took a 3-hour nap. But I still have doubts about this game. I hope I'm wrong.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 483
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, March 26, 2010 - 8:08 pm:   

Never mind, Richard. I just won it. I guess I was overtired. It wasn't hard at all when I came back and worked on it tonight.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 487
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 4:53 am:   

My first problem Haystack of today -- #772612936
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 488
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 4:56 am:   

See how the time on the above post is 4:53 am while it is really 5:53 am. This is the second time it has happened this morning. I'm worried.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4396
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 6:17 am:   

In the UK our clocks go forward by one hour today. Looks like some program has jumped the gun. It is absolutely nothing to worry about.
About to try your Haystack.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4397
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 6:32 am:   

The screenshot takes 13 moves. Then the 6C and the 5D move onto the 7D giving you two empty columns.

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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 489
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 7:54 am:   

I'm afraid 1110723201 is unwinnable, but I thought I'd let you have a crack at it first.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 490
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 7:57 am:   

There goes my clock again. The above post says 7:54 when it is really 8:54. There has to be something wrong. Do you think I should do a virus check, although I just did one a couple of days ago.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4398
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 10:15 am:   

Kathy, It's only a Time Zone thing. Everything will be back to normal tomorrow. No need for a virus scan and no need to worry about it.
Working on your game. More troublesome than it looks.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4401
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 11:31 am:   

Your game is unwinnable I'm afraid. I didn't score over 4.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4402
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 11:42 am:   

Here are the USA Time Zones. People in the west are four hours behind people in the east. Each time zones is one hour of a difference. If you flew in a fighter plane from Washington DC over to Las Vegas, you would arrive before you left.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 493
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12:24 pm:   

I know what you're trying to get through to me. I know all about the time zones, especially in the US. When Mike posts, his time on my computer in always my time and it's the same with Markus who isn't in the US. What I'm trying to say, is I reset my clock every time it's wrong, and a few hours later, sometimes even sooner, it's wrong again. If what you say is true, why doesn't my cell phone clock act up? It's always accurate.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 1488
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12:37 pm:   

Richard. If there are four time zones. Why are we here in the west only three hours different from the folks in the east.
The time code here in PGS is set to Thomas time.
Is it the computer clock that is going crazy or a battery driven clock in your home. Some older computers did have a replaceably battery that would go out. In the case of emachines quite often. But a bad battery would not make a clock bump an hour. I think it is like Richard said.
The clock you are having problems with just can't figure out what time it really is and wants to reset itself to what it thinks the time is. Wait patiently until tomorrow and see what happenes. It has a memory built in to change between daylight savings and standard time. PATIENCE.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 496
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12:48 pm:   

I think the time zone difference is because of Hawaii, although I don't know what they call their time zone. I didn't know that the time was set for PGS. That's why whenever anybody posts not in my area or country the time is the same as mine, or at least used to be. And it's my computer clock that's going crazy. My cell phone battery I charge every other day and never have had discrepancies with it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4403
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 12:57 pm:   

Every time you manually reset your PC clock and then go online the computer then automatically resets it. It resets it to the correct time for the Time Zone it was instructed to observe.

This is what I have in my Control Panel. I could change the time zone to any other one I wanted just by clicking the button. If you are not in the same time zone as Thomas then there will be a discrepancy of 1 or more hours.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4404
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 1:03 pm:   

Kathy, I've previously pointed out the differences between my time zone and yours. Look at the clock in my screenshot. That was the time it was here when I took it. It's about 7.03 in the evening here now. Look and see what the post time says.
Your cell phone and your pc have obviously been set to different time zones.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 1489
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 1:05 pm:   

Hawaii time is "Whenever we get to it". Aloha.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 497
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 1:29 pm:   

I am too confused to discuss this anymore. Let's wait until tomorrow and see what happens. The only point that has still not been answered is why I have not heard anything or never have about changing time twice in one month. But that may have nothing to do with what's wrong. "Tomorrow, tomorrow ...." or whatever Shakespeare said.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 499
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 2:04 pm:   

In view of the fact that I'm in a confused state already, Haystack #111160899 is probably easily winnable, but I can't get very far with it right now. If you have "time", please check it for me?
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Post Number: 1316
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 2:21 pm:   

My what a timely discussion! And to add to the confusion not all counties in Indiana observe Daylights Savings Time. My, what a state to be in (pun intended!)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4408
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 2:38 pm:   

They have clocks in Indiana?!?!?
All of these minute discrepancies must tick hour PC's off. Every second one must be in a days. At least it has given us something to tock about.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 501
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 2:39 pm:   

I would love to give the "State" of the Union of Indiana, but don't have the "time". The point I especially would like to make is why Northwest Indiana gets treated differently from the rest of the "state". I can't take this anymore. It's nap"time" for me.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4409
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 2:41 pm:   

Sorry Kathy, I forgot these. Not very difficult. You've won worse. Screenshot at 14 moves.

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Haystack_111160899_Time_Out.pgs (1.3 k)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 505
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 4:00 pm:   

Richard, your post at 2:38 p.m. wins my vote as the best sentence of the day, and I'm not talking about "clocks in Indiana". Besides corn, we do have clocks, but mostly corn.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Post Number: 1319
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 4:08 pm:   

Kathy, the sign on Richard's cage says, "Don't Feed the Animals" for a reason!
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4415
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 4:17 pm:   


Feed me! Feed me! Feed me! Where's my lunch? Please let me out. I'll promise to be good, (for a wee while anyway).
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4416
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Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 4:21 pm:   

Translation tools don't understand "word play", so I wonder what Markus made of that sentence Kathy.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4417
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Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 4:25 pm:   

You have lots of corn in Indiana? That should be right up Ken's street. He knows loads of corny jokes, eye ear.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 506
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Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 4:28 pm:   

True, but I don't understand Markus' post on the Latin word for Robin. I know the word, but can't find any hidden meaning. But right now, I don't even know what I mean myself. Things just come to mind and I type them down.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Username: Markus

Post Number: 738
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 4:40 pm:   

It was just a question for ornitologists.

Richard, which sentence do you mean?

And here is your feed:
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4420
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 4:45 am:   

Markus, This was the post that Kathy was talking about. It just contains words relevant to "time" that are spelled different and/or have a different meaning. If someone were to hear the post they would not realize that it contains several plays on words. All of these minute discrepancies must tick hour PC's off. Every second one must be in a days. At least it has given us something to tock about". (In English "tick,tock" is the noise that a clock would make).
Thanks for the banana. Take care you don't slip on one yourself.
I wonder how many people don't know that European Robins are members of the Thrush family. (I did know btw).
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 512
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 4:54 am:   

I had heard that the British had the thrush and the US had the robin. I've never seen a thrush, but that doesn't mean there are none over here.

BTW, I had a terrible time with Haystack last night, losing 4 of them. I thought I had finally gotten better at the game. Also, my clock is correct this morning, but my posting is still an hour earlier than my real time.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4422
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 5:00 am:   

Thomas's server is in a different time zone to your. Only the people in his time zone can match their home time with the time of their post. The vast majority of us see something totally different. I am 7 hours adrift now.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 514
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 5:30 am:   

I am totally confused about the time, so I'm just going to take your word. It does make sense. Maybe I just never paid attention to it before.

Regarding Haystack 387881094, I can only get 13 points. I hope you can do better.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4424
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 6:33 am:   

What time it is is of little importance. It make no difference whatsoever.
The screenshot is after 12 moves. Let the two aces out after that.

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Haystack_387881094_Spare_Time.pgs (1.3 k)
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 744
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 8:43 am:   

Richard, you said that you are an expert in tropical fish and i believe you. I am having a lot of trouble finding out what this one is. We have three of them in our aquarium at school.

BTW where is the fish?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4428
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 8:59 am:   

You have stumped me for the moment Markus. All I can tell you with any certainty is that it is a "Livebearer" of some description. It is obviously a male as a glance at it's undercarriage should tell you. All livebearers originate in the New World from about Florida downwards, including most of the Caribbean islands. Most species are quite rare, many endangered. I'll do some research and get back to you.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 746
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 9:38 am:   

Thanks for the first information.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 747
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 9:42 am:   

Something is wrong with my aquarium. Let's try again:



Ah, here is it.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 748
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 9:44 am:   

It's interesting. Before i couldn't see my uploaded aquarium. Now it is twice. I will never understand all with those bits and bytes.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 10:53 am:   

Tanks for those Markus. Many tanks.
#6 reminds me of my ex.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 1492
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 12:53 pm:   

Markus. Your fish looks like a Neon to me. Tanks many Tanks. Sounds like a Aquarium dealers joke. You must have heard it a million times. Just as I have heard "The Butler Did It". Over and over.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 752
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 1:46 pm:   

Ok, Richard, back to the fish.
>It is obviously a male as a glance at it's undercarriage should tell you.<
What do you mean with "undercarriage". I don't understand it in this context.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4434
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 2:10 pm:   

If any of those fish looks like a Neon to you Mike, you need to see an optician pdq. And don't forget that I DID used to be an aquarium dealer, tank you very much. #6 looks like Gobius incessantii.
Markus, How can I put this? These fish reproduce like mammals. It's undercarriage would be the male part of the fish. I'd email you but it has conked out/ceased working for some reason, (visitor related??).
Still not sure what your fish is. We had company so I've been busy.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 1494
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 2:38 pm:   

Well let's see. What else could it be. Just your everyday run of the mill guppy?
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 1495
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 2:51 pm:   

Ok. Not a guppie. How about one like this that didn't get the memo.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4438
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 4:07 pm:   

Now that's a Neon Mike. He didn't study hard enough like his relative the Cardinal.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 519
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 6:21 pm:   

Speaking of the "butler did it" reminds me of a very funny British movie, The Wrong Box. If you haven't seen it, please do, then you'll know what I'm talking about.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Post Number: 1497
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 6:47 pm:   

I saw that movie recently. Very funny. Another one of those wacky British everything is topsy turvy movies. And we still don't have a name for Markus's fish. Since there are more than on in the aquarium we could call them dinner.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 6:48 pm:   

should read, more than one.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 524
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 8:00 pm:   

It may be that I'm either overtired or frustrated with my failure to post stats, but I can't seem to win Haystack #387881102. I've been way too tired recently and have been sleeping a lot. Let's hope nothing's wrong. I see the doctor on April 14th.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 527
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Posted on Sunday, March 28, 2010 - 8:41 pm:   

For Markus' fish, how about "a bowl full of jelly". That was pretty lame, huh.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 754
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:46 am:   

Richard, are you being serious about the fish breeding like mammals (that sounds like humans). Surely not. You are kidding (?).
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 1:45 am:   

Your Haystack #387881102 is in my opinion definitely unwinnable. The Kings and Reds are blocking all. I could get 2 Aces up and that's it.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 3:35 am:   

I think you're right. All I could get were the 2 Aces too.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4439
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 3:47 am:   

Yes I am being serious about lots of species of fish reproducing like mammals. The females get pregnant by the same process and give birth to live young, hence the group name of Livebearers. The fact that they don't suckle their young is all that prevents them being classed as mammals. It's a funny old world. We are all related to fish anyway.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 3:53 am:   

I am definitely not related to a fish. Richard, you and I have definitely opposing views on certain subjects, and I don't think either one of us would change our views. For me, it's a matter of faith, and maybe for you, it's science?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 4:00 am:   

Richard, did you find out what species it is and if it is in the direct line of the "Quastenflosser"?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 4:12 am:   

I managed to get one more Ace on the foundation, then got stuck again. Back to the drawing board unless Richard tells me otherwise.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4440
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 4:36 am:   

Quastenflosser eh Markus! That's a Coelacanth to most of us. They are NOT extinct as many people believe. I have seen video footage of a group of them under an overhang of rock deep in the ocean off the east of South Africa.
I've not had time to identify the fish yet. There are so many of them that look so similar. I have not forgotten though.
Science and common sense make me wonder about lots of biblical things. If Adam and Eve had kids, their kids would be the second generation. The children of the third generation would have to have a very disturbing family tree. Your father would also be your uncle.
If you obey the 10 Commandments you would have to ask yourself how it is OK for the Pope to work on Sundays. No police, no border patrols, no doctors, no midwifes, no fire service, no electricity, no internet service, no running water, no TV etc. Hell would be full of some very unexpected and highly educated people.
A cruise liner with hundreds of people on board has a huge explosion on board and starts to sink. The captain contacts the emergency services and gets a recorded message, "We are sorry we cannot take your call at the moment. Could you please call back on monday". Nope! Don't think so. Sunday would be a fantastic day to invade America if the army had the day off. Does the President work on a Sunday?
If we don't think about things and challenge what we are being told then there is little to separate us from cows and sheep.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 535
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 4:50 am:   

There are no "rules" about working on Sunday. You just have to observe the day in some way, not all ways. If the Pope does work on Sunday, he definitely observes the day by saying Mass. It's that way for most people. It is just unnecessary work that we are to avoid. What separates us from the cows and sheep is that we are made in God's image, and they are not. I don't mean to be contentious, but it is faith that has kept me alive when nothing else would have, not even reason.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 5:07 am:   

Sorry, Kathy, it is the human being who thinks, that we are made in God's image. Nowhere in the bible is standing, that God is looking like we. And one of the 10 rules say, you should not make a picture of God. So, your comparison didn't work.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 5:19 am:   

Being made in God's image doesn't mean that we look like him. It means that we share somewhat in His Divine Nature through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4442
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 7:26 am:   

The 10 Commandments?
8 Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.
9 For six days you shall labour and do all your work.
10 But the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God; you shall not do any work,you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns.

Even your slaves get the day off.

Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 7:31 am:   

I need help with Haystack 177280179. I can't even get one Ace onto the foundation.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 7:43 am:   

"I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery" was obviously addressed to the Jews. It would appear that it was not OK for them to be kept as slaves but it was OK if they themselves had slaves. A double standard.

All of the Scriptures were written by men who thought that the earth was flat and that the sun revolved around it. Catholicism hadn't even been dreamed up yet. All religions have been invented by man, mainly as a useful tool to keep the population under control and get them to do their master's bidding. Some churches seemed to be more interested in amassing wealth than anything else.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 7:58 am:   

Kathy,With Haystack 177280179 I can score 2 with two different lots of aces, but that's it. Certainly unwinnable.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Post Number: 762
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 8:44 am:   

Richard, did you know, that at least pope Johannes Paul II rehabilitates Galileo Galilei? And don't ask, how long the church did deny, that earth is not in the middle of the universe.

BTW, already the old Greeks did know, that earth is a ball and not a plate.

And the Adam and Eva childs problem. It would have must be pure incestt. When i remember right, it is forbidden because the childs are more ill (i cannot say it better). Maybe that explains, why mankind nowadays is so unperfect and not so perfect, as it is written in the book of Genesis ("and God saw that it was good") (or did God something wrong?).
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 10:22 am:   

Richard, I didn't respond, because I can't win an argument with someone who's mind is obviously closed to the truth. Did you know that the whole Old Testament was written to coincide with Jesus' coming? He came as a servant, Himself. The Catholic Church was "invented" by Jesus Himself when he told Peter (which means rock) that "upon this rock I will build my church ..." Even other Christian sects will attest to that. They came about by breaking with the Catholic Church. As for Adam and Eve's children, the writers of the Old Testament did not feel it necessary to explain where the other people came from. They were interested in explaining the Fall of Man. Yes, God said, All is good, and it was, but that was before sin entered the picture in the Garden of Eden. If you really want to know more about the Church, do some research, and you'll find out a lot you weren't aware of, such as the fact that the Catholic Church is not as rich as it is said to be, etc. There have been errors in the Church since it began, but that is because men are human and therefore sinners and can go astray, but the truth always lasts. As Jesus said, "The gates of Hell will not prevail against my church." And there is no better place to look for what a real Catholic is than Pope John Paul II and Mother Theresa, by the way who are soon to be canonized saints.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 10:42 am:   

>Richard, I didn't respond, because I can't win an argument with someone who's mind is obviously closed to the truth.<

Kathy, don't insult Richard. Here are just two facts you don't want to here and i know you will not believe, but that's provably true.

1. Church pays every priest at least up to 3 unmarried children. (I know this from my hometown and friend who is priest.)
2. In the swiss Guard in Rome are a lot of gayy man (that i know from an Italian, who has best connections to the Vatikan).

So much to you holy infallible church.

BTW i am a catholic.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 11:08 am:   

I didn't mean to insult Richard. I don't disbelieve you. Maybe where you live, the "church pays every priest ...", but that's not the norm. The Swiss Guard are there to guard the Pope, so I don't see what difference it makes if they're homosexual or not. The Church is infallible only in matters of faith, not in conduct of its members. A priest once attempted to start to molest me, but when I said no, he stopped. I don't believe all priests molest women because of that. Some do, of course, but statistics show that the percentage is only about 2%, and I may be wrong on that, but I know it's no higher than 10%. Again, that's conduct, not faith. There are so many misconceptions about the Catholic Church, that it is becoming hated around the world. But that was prophesied in the Bible. I only know that because of the Church in which I was brought up in, when I failed, it brought me back to life. Thank God I had somewhere to go that would fix me not just try to help me.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 11:12 am:   

On a much lighter note, I'm having trouble with Haystack 2048992513; I can only get 7 points.

Again, I apologize if I offended anyone, but there are times when a person cannot keep silent. I live a miserable life, but while in Church yesterday, I cried from happiness. Nothing else can give me that peace in the midst of suffering.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:02 pm:   

Sorry Kathy, a church, which gives rules to others and don't hoold them in their own rows, i cannot support. There are so many lies within, it is frightening. (And wasn't one commandment: You should not lie?)
To the gayy people. In midage church has burned such people and now they put them on work. They say always, that they don't accept it, but for work they are good enough? Very sarcastic.

>The Church is infallible only in matters of faith, not in conduct of its members.<

You will say, the members can do what they want? They can be fallible? In mass they tell you what is good behavior and when they leave church they can do what they want? It is a little the same like i am telling my students that they have to buckle up, and that they should not use the mobilephone during driving and when i don't do it self.

I recommend you Facebook for that.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:11 pm:   

Richard, have you news to my fish?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:21 pm:   

If you can find me a better way to live my life, I'm up to hearing it. But life is fleeting. We have to look forward to what is after life. How we follow Jesus on earth determines what happens. I wish you could know of the millions of "good" Catholics who when they sin, repent, and try to do better. It's funny, but I've found that a lot of the people who are opposed to the Church's teachings are Catholics. I'm having the same problem with my niece right now, who has given up the faith and won't even try to listen when I (as her godmother) try to reason with her and show her the example of my life which was changed only by going back to church and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Anyway, I wanted to ask you if, when you have time, you could post your Baker's Game stats. I'm on my own right now, and I'd like to keep a good score if I can. Once I know a game is winnable, I can usually win it.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:23 pm:   

BTW, Richard isn't angry with me, is he? Differences of opinion have nothing to do with friendship.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:27 pm:   

I'm too busy this evening to join in this debate. (We have guests arriving soon). Islamic preachers teach their religion to their believers. I dare say that many of them could quote passages from the Koran that contradict what Christians are taught. They believe as deeply as Christians that they are right and the other bunch is wrong. The suicide bombers in Moscow today totally believed that they were doing the work of Allah. We call them terrorists. If Christians were the suicide bombers they would call us terrorists.
I'll just muddle along in my own merry way in the firm belief that God/Allah is sick to death of people electing to do things in his name. A wise observation would be that if they wanted something done then they would be more than capable of doing it without any assistance from the likes of us. I think they would be far keener on us actually enjoying the gift of life.
Your game is a stinker Kathy. I thought it was unwinnable for quite some time. Only the solution will be any good.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:32 pm:   

Another post that overlapped.

ANGRY Kathy? Not in the least. Debate is healthy. Everyone has opinions. The dangerous people are those who don't express theirs.
Drat! That's the door bell.
C U later.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:36 pm:   

Well I guess I found the place for the debate on religon. I think I will leave it to you biblical scholars though.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 12:51 pm:   

Kathy in this thread above i sometimes posted in a message, which games are unwinnable. That means the others are winnable and remember, i am playing in climb mode.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 1:26 pm:   

I motion that we shelve the debate on religion. But one more thing and then that's it from me. I'll still keep you all in my prayers everyday.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 1:34 pm:   

Kathy, my post with the unwinnable Bakers Game games is in the thread Baker's Game.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 2:34 pm:   

It looks like Haystack 2048992515 is unwinnable. I can only get 1 point. I hope to be proved wrong, but I don't think so.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 2:34 pm:   

"I motion that we shelve the debate on religion".

Forever and ever,amen.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 8:16 pm:   

I had to give up on 2048992515. I worked on it for a couple of hours with breaks in between. There was no way to get more than 1 point.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Post Number: 546
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Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010 - 8:43 pm:   

Another difficult Haystack #1541373442. I can only get 6 points. Help!
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4448
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Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 4:59 am:   

Another difficult one. Getting some movement in the Stock seems impossible but it can be done.
The screenshot is after 16 moves, some of which are aces etc so it's not as daunting as you may first think.Next moves are QH onto KS,JC onto QH,8C,2H onto 3,8H+9C up,10S onto JH.

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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 5:50 am:   

Forget about the above instructions. I made a mistake.Looking at the screenshot there is a simpler route anyway.
Get to the screenshot position then move the 2H onto the 3. Put the 9H up. Move the 10S onto the JH, and then take the 9H + 8C down onto it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 9:39 am:   

NOT FOR KATHY.
My emails are still not functional. I don't know if this is an update or grand-daughter related issue. I will be getting it resolved soon.
We discussed a fish earlier in this thread. There are so many similar species with many different colour variants that I cannot be certain, but I think I have now identified it as a Flexixxnis. You know what flexi implies and you can work out what the second part of the name must be. Only a mischief maker would ask for any further explanation.
They are far from common Markus. Rare would be a better description. I know that during the partition of Germany that many people in the East made a living from breeding and exporting rarities. You may have re-homed some.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 10:42 am:   

Again not for Kathy.
Do i understand you right, that i have for the correct name to change the last two x-s with two other letters, for example P and e? Very interesting name. I don't know, if our school have them from former (?) East-Germany, but that doesn't matter. Thanks for your search. When you have still (?) further informations, then let me know it.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 12:34 pm:   

I am glad the email is not working. You know who has been reading them again.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 12:49 pm:   

Maybe I should send HER one Mike, one of my "special" emails! She'd have think twice before she opened another one. I did actually get a response under her name but I thought it was just you messing about. Change you email password. #1noseybitch would be a good one.
Yes Markus, It would appear that you have chosen the correct letters.(former East Germany is correct in English)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 12:58 pm:   

It looks to me like Haystack #1541373451 is unwinnable. Everything is buried. But please give it a try. This game just goes up and down for me. I can never get anywhere in the stats.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 2:27 pm:   

I think this one IS winnable. Watch this space.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 2:31 pm:   

Quicker than anticipated.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 3:19 pm:   

How about Haystack #1541373453? If you win is easily, then I'm going to quit for the day. I'm overtired again.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 4:20 pm:   

You misunderstood me about 1541373451. It was VERY difficult. I had spent a good bit of time on it before I posted that I thought it was winnable. It had taken me ages to find the way in, but the finishing touches went faster than I'd anticipated.
#1541373453 is another one that most players would give up on.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 2:55 am:   

Richard, we have had harder ones.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 4:54 am:   

Good morning (at least from my neck of the woods). After 4 easy ones, I can hardly get started on Haystack 276949414.

I know you've had harder ones, Markus, but sometimes my brain short circuits, and I can't see the obvious. That happens when you get older. Your time will come. Enjoy your youth while you have a chance.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 10:07 am:   

None of us are getting any smarter I'm afraid. Your eyesight starts to desert you about 40. Your hearing waits until you are 50ish. In the meantime your back and your joints give you constant reminders that you are getting long in the tooth. (Everybody except me, that is).
Another good game Kathy. Screenshot is from 17 moves. Some very obvious.

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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 2:52 pm:   

I don't know if Haystack 276949416 is winnable. Three Aces are buried at the bottom of the reserve pile.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 4:16 pm:   

I was surprised that it is winnable. Getting the aces into play was difficult.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 9:30 pm:   

Is Haystack #276949419 winnable?
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 2:38 am:   

Yes. It should not be difficult from where I've left it.
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Haystack_276949419_Home_N_Dry.pgs (0.7 k)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 5:00 am:   

Is Haystack #1673782272 winnable. I can't get anywhere with it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Post Number: 4493
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Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 8:18 am:   

I can score two! A lost cause I think. Still working on your Pitchfork (with little success).
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Thursday, April 01, 2010 - 7:47 pm:   

Is Haystack #86467236 winnable? It looks like it would be so easy, but I can only get as far as 3 points.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Friday, April 02, 2010 - 2:38 am:   

Not particularly difficult Kathy once you've got a bit of movement in the Stock.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 6:17 am:   

I need help with Haystack #86467244. I've moved the cards around the stock and tried all kinds of different things, but I still can't win it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 7:09 am:   

A little spanker! Even getting started is a challenge. Screenshot at 14 moves. There is a whole lot of movement involved in getting the tableau sorted out into the best order thereafter.

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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 10:55 am:   

I'm having problems with Haystack 2040987007. It looks as if it could be winnable, but I can only get 3 points.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 11:11 am:   

Not at all difficult with the correct start Kathy.
Screenshot at 9 moves.

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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 3:41 pm:   

Again, I'm having trouble with Haystack #2040987015. I've been maneuvering the stock all around, and I have yet to get 1 point.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 3:42 pm:   

Happy Easter!
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 4:38 pm:   

Did I do something wrong? Is that why everyone is avoiding me. I didn't participate in Friday's discussion because I was observing Good Friday. I didn't even get a Happy Easter from anyone, and I'm sure by now a lot of people must know how much that would have meant to me. However, I love each and every one of you.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 4:57 pm:   

I wasn't aware that anyone was avoiding you Kathy. If you don't make posts, eg Friday, we just assume you're busy. I'm certainly not avoiding you, or anyone else for that matter. Until Markus mentioned it a short time ago I wasn't even aware it was Easter. It's not big here except perhaps with children. Anyway Happy Easter, however belatedly.
It's three minutes to midnight here now. Can't promise I'll be back with a solution (or lack of0 before I hit the hay.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 5:16 pm:   

Here is a solution for your game Kathy. 15 moves to the screenshot.

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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 5:23 pm:   

BTW Kathy, Markus wished everybody a Happy Easter at 3.56 before he went to bed. You made your first post just 15 minutes earlier. You are beating yourself up over nothing again.You are forgetting about the huge time difference between our continents.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 5:29 pm:   

Happy Easter. A little early here. That reminds me. I must get those Christmas lights down.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 5:34 pm:   

Good point that Mike. NOW it is Easter in the U.K.
Happy Easter everyone.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 5:46 pm:   

I guess it's not to early for three or for of those Cadbury chocolate easter eggs.
Mike Butler (Butler77)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 5:47 pm:   

four dozen.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Saturday, April 03, 2010 - 8:44 pm:   

Yes, that's me: "beating myself up over nothing Kathy" again. I confess I don't think Markus likes me too much, and I hope I'm wrong. That upset me more than anything else. Happy Easter, Markus.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 12:04 am:   

I concentrate at time on playing games, for example Bakers Game (#82 and #83 are nice winnable ones) or Thieves of Egypts (#78 is a nice one) (Ken i am already with #83, hurry up). My easter wishes you can see at the thread Baker's Game #2.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 3:46 am:   

Just for the record Kathy,in six decades nobody has ever wished me a Happy Easter, and I have never wished anyone the same. Up until yesterday that is. It just doesn't happen here. Similarly if I was to wish someone a Happy St.Andrews Day they would look at me like I'd just escaped from a mental institution. Try coming to the UK and saying "Have a nice day" to someone and they will look at you in bewilderment. All three are Americanisms.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 5:12 am:   

Isn't Scotland an Anglican country like the rest of the UK? I know the Anglican Church and the Catholic are close and there was recent talk of some of the Anglican churches joining up with the Catholic Church. However, I guess that doesn't mean that your "isms" are still the same. I just thought Easter would be celebrated more solemnly because of the Anglican Church. I may be entirely wrong, and correct me if I am.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 5:49 am:   

We seemed to have landed up on the hot potato of religion again Kathy. The following is a quote from Wikipedia.
"The Church of Scotland, known informally by its Scots language name, The Kirk, is a Presbyterian church, decisively shaped by the Scottish Reformation. The Church of Scotland traces its roots back to the beginnings of Christianity in Scotland, but its identity is principally shaped by the Reformation of 1560. Its current pledged membership is about 10% of the Scottish population - though according to the 2001 national census, 42% of the Scottish population claim some form of allegiance to it".
Those professing to be Catholics, whether practicing or not, are far fewer, and number just 16%. BTW, Billy Connolly is a Catholic.
Another website has this to say.....
"Catholicism was made illegal in Scotland in 1560, but it remained a small but potent force as demonstrated by the risings of 1715 and 1745, which both contained strong Catholic elements. Both rebellions caused severe repercussions for Catholics, the latter continuing until 1793. In Scotland the Established Church was the Presbyterian Church, and until the 19th century the number of Catholics was not great.During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, about two-thirds of migrants from Ireland to Scotland were Roman Catholic. Anti-Irish sentiment in Scotland reached a peak in the 1920's and 1930's, when a political party was formed on sectarian lines to defend the Protestant working class".
"In 1637, in defiance of ANGLICAN England, the Scots signed a covenant, agreeing to defend Presbyterianism against all comers and made it Scotland's national church".
We shouldn't be treading on religious eggshells all the time. Let's just concentrate on playing PGS.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 6:15 am:   

I wasn't trying to debate religion. I was just trying to understand why the unimportance of Easter in Scotland. Just curiosity.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
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Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 8:15 am:   

Happy Easter to everyone! And Richard was right on his post from yesterday. When somebody doesn't respond, it usually means they're doing something else. I know it's blasphemy but there are other things besides PGS. When I'm feeling down, a walk around the block or a spin on the bike does wonders for my mood.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Sunday, April 04, 2010 - 8:35 am:   

Yeah! On your bike Ken!
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 8:07 am:   

I need help with Haystack #2040987036. Something's standing in my way of getting anywhere, but I can't find it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 11:20 am:   

It LOOKS easy but I am having problems with it. I will return (but not to the Philippines).
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 11:49 am:   

Problematic Kathy! I've left it at a position where it will be winnable. You should download it and then save it. Then you can undo and redo until you understand how/why I chose this route. Your skills will not improve otherwise.
Good luck.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 12:27 pm:   

Richard, I still couldn't solve Haystack. Then I went back and looked at your solution number and it is missing the 6 at the end of the number. Does that make a difference? The correct game number is 2040987036.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 3:20 pm:   

Sorry Kathy. Don't know what I did wrong there. To quote Billy Connolly, "Drink doesn't make you clever".
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Monday, April 05, 2010 - 3:50 pm:   

Too much time spent at the pub? I wish I could go to the "pub", but I fall over drunk after just 2 sips of Apricot brandy. So, it's tea and coffee for me, but no fun.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 5:50 am:   

You asked in Bakers Game for Haystack #56.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 8:26 am:   

Since you like the status quo, here's a hard one for you (I hope): Haystack #64.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 9:37 am:   

The best score possible is 3. The Stock is dead.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 5:35 pm:   

Long live the Stock!
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 6:28 pm:   

That's cute.
Like the pheonix it will rise from the ashes. I expect we will see it again soon.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
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Posted on Tuesday, April 06, 2010 - 9:57 pm:   

Sooner than you thought. Now I'm having problems solving #848652288. You don't think I'm having another one of my "spells", do you? I think I'll relax the rest of the evening and cheat on Carthage. What, me cheat?
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 895
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 4:06 am:   

From this position it should be possible to win it. I haven't had time to play it till the end, but i am quite sure that it is winnable from there.
application/octet-stream
Haystack_848652288_start.pgs (0.7 k)
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4596
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 4:33 am:   

From Markus's position take the 4D back down onto the 5S and put the 3C and the 2H onto it. Put the 8H and the 6H into the empty columns and put the 8S up. The rest should be a formality.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 596
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 6:24 am:   

You won't believe this, but I opened up the above Haystack 848652288 in another name to retrace my steps to see how you solved the game, and the game came up as entirely different. I tried under 2 other names, and the same thing happened. Can you explain why this is happening? Why is the same game number different under Kathy (my main name) than it is under 3 other names? I found this out when the next game looked entirely the same as the previous.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4597
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 10:25 am:   

There is usually a perfectly logical explanation for most things Kathy......Have you been drinking? I,for example didn't realise that this is wednesday. It turned out to be thirsty. Every second day is a thirsty in Scotland. This was verified by the Beatles when they recorded "Eight Days a Week".
In summary, the link works fine. You are messing up somewhere. Right click on the solution and select "Copy Link Address". You paste this into the window after you have selected "Open Game" whilst you have any Haystack game open on your screen. Give it a minute or two to function. The cosmos wasn't built in six days. It took a little longer.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 597
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 10:33 am:   

It's too late, Richard. I was convinced I was having a stroke or something, so I just lost the game, turned off my computer, and started again. I guess we'll never know how that happened, but I had to allay my fears. I may try and take up drinking again. Maybe, my tolerance has changed over the years. I need something to cheer me up right now. I just got a message from my internet provider that my battery in my modem is going bad and I need to replace it. I'm no good at things like that and have no one to help me, so now I have to worry about that. When my father was alive, he used to say that "the problem with Kathy is that she thinks (worries) too much." He sure was right.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 598
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 10:43 am:   

BTW, I still can't upload screenshots. They still go to preview but won't let me post. Another mystery that will probably never be solved as no one has yet given my any reason for it. I wonder if Thomas would know? I haven't contacted him yet, but I assumed he reads the posts, but maybe he doesn't.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4601
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 11:25 am:   

My PC knowledge is very basic Kathy, but this link looks as if it could be helpful. Clearly you would have to know the make and model of your modem before you would know which battery you'd need to buy.
http://support.brighthouse.com/Category/Home-Phone -Modems/
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 601
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 11:27 am:   

I cannot solve Haystack #443732902. I would hate to think I am losing my touch, but the way things have gone lately, maybe my age, which isn't that old, has finally defeated my intelligence.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4603
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 1:33 pm:   

.It's not your age and it's not your intelligence that is the problem. You seem to be too willing to give up and concede defeat. After all, it gives you a great excuse to batter your self esteem. So you lose a few games. So what! I've lost count of the number of GAMES I've lost. We all hit bad patches of games where it's just one problem after another. Sooner or later you hit a good patch. Ying and yang.If playing PGS only manages to depress you you should seriously think about packing it in.
#443732902 is not straightforward. The best opening sequence is elusive and easy to miss.


This takes just seven moves.

Another 10 moves should get you to here. I moved the 10C and the 9D into one empty column so that I could get the 9S and 8H out of the stock. Once you have cards removed from there you can start to rearrange the tableau more easily as you can move obstructive cards up out of the road.
The whole idea of Haystack is to try and get all the cards in the tableau into descending order, and to move shorter piles onto the bottom of longer ones. It's just a case of being patient and looking to see how you can rearrange them best.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 603
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 3:29 pm:   

It isn't losing at PGS that depresses me. I'm so bad at everything else in life, that I thought I had finally found I was good at something, and that helped lighten my depression. Don't forget, it may have taken you and Markus longer again this time to solve Baker's Game. I couldn't solve it at all. I'm not going to pack it in. Without PGS, I'd have nothing but poverty, illness and loneliness staring me in the face. I thought I could talk honestly to you, but I know I'm bothering you, so I'll just put on a happy face from now on.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 604
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 3:34 pm:   

Kathy Couldn't find one that started with a K.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4608
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 4:29 pm:   

You are doing it again Kathy. "I am so bad at everything". That's not true. "I know I'm bothering you" is not true either. It bothers me that you run yourself down all the time, that's all.
You chose to play the worst Bakers Game # that we have ever found. Markus and I agreed that it was unwinnable! It wasn't until Trisha won it that we were obliged to go back and play it again. We spent ages on it before we cracked it. A high percentage of players wouldn't win it.
Markus is a scientist and a teacher and he struggled to win it. Mike Butler admits that he can't get his head round Haystack or Pitchfork, so he plays something he's better at. You have the perseverance to continue testing yourself against something that you find difficult. That is to your credit. You've not walked away from it.
Now you've gone away and tracked down a "Cathy", copied it and uploaded it. Could your sister do that? Could your priest do it? Lighten up on yourself for goodness sake.

(I modified it for you).
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 605
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 4:38 pm:   

I get your point. No, my sister or priest couldn't do that, but they can and do save lives (in the case of my sister who's an ICU nurse) and can save souls (my priest). I just want to do something that helps the world and others. I pray for everyone, but then get accused of "pushing" my religion. BTW, why can I upload and post this gif but not my screenshots?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 606
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 4:55 pm:   

This isn't about Haystack, but I've been dying to know if any of you out there are Inspector Morse fans. I've been addicted to the series ever since I saw my first episode eons ago. I have every episode on tape and watch and re-watch them constantly. Now, I'm an Inspector Lewis fan. In fact, I love all of the Masterpiece genres. I can't talk much about sports, though I like the Chicago Cubs and other teams and football, but I love British TV.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4609
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 4:58 pm:   

The point I am trying to make is that we are all different. We each have things we are good and bad at. That is entirely normal. It would be a horrible world if we were all the same.
Try another screenshot Kathy. If you could upload the cartoon character you are performing that process OK.
You'll crack it yet.

(This one is nicer).
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77

Post Number: 1539
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 5:02 pm:   

Kathy. Please. As I have said over and over. I need all the prayers I can get. Keep it up. Religeous discussion can get very complicated. So some of us have decided to keep it to a minimum. That applies only to us who want to do it. This is an open forum. No ideas are to be surpressed unless Thomas decides he wants to do that. But we should keep it in the General Discussion part of the Forum.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4611
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 5:02 pm:   

Overlapped posts.
If you like Inspector Morse you will love another detective series called "A Touch Of Frost". The final episode was screened last night. It is brilliant.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 607
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 6:37 pm:   

I don't get the BBC channel anymore, so I'll have to wait until our PBS channel airs it. I have seen past episodes but not many. Did you know I saw the very first "Mystery" series too many years ago to count. It was Rebecca starring Jeremy Brett. That's how long I've been a fan.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4613
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 07, 2010 - 6:59 pm:   

Frost is not on BBC anyway. It is an ITV channel. It started about 1999 I think.
You may be able to watch some of it here...
http://www.itv.com/drama/copsandcrime/atouchoffros t/about-the-show.html
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 608
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 3:54 am:   

Is Haystack 443732914wwinnable? The three 10's are getting in the way of making moves.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4614
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 4:24 am:   

We are equally unsuccessful with this one. Practically no movement is possible.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 609
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 10:40 am:   

I am getting no place on Haystack 850855361. It looks like it might be winnable.

BTW, I put out some cardinal seed, got no cardinals, but did get a chipmunk, some common finches or sparrows, and I have a robin who is in the process of making her nest. My cat is going crazy watching all of this go on.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4620
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 11:23 am:   

It's winnable okay. The screenshot is after just six moves. You then have plenty of room to park cards out of your road whilst you rearrange the columns. There is a lot of rearranging to do.

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Haystack_850855361_Chip.pgs (1.5 k)


We don't have Chipmunks in the UK, but I have handled quite a few. They are prone to taking fits if they get frightened. Unless you have cardinals nearby, putting out food for them will probably not work. Watching your local flora and fauna is a nice free passtime.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 610
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 11:33 am:   

We do have morning doves nearby as I can hear the male calling. I think they eat just about anything. They're one of my favorite birds, because they are not only different, but they are hilarious when it comes to their courting routine. I long for the day when I find some extra money, so I can put up a feeder. I'm just throwing the seed on my patio right now.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 616
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 5:09 pm:   

Here's a Haystack you can work on in the morning, unless you're playing late. It's time for me to eat and watch the TV news and play later when it gets eerie around here as no one but me plays at that time. Haystack #850855365.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4632
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2010 - 5:36 pm:   

It's just gone 11.30. I'll be up for at least an hour yet. This one is complex. Too many moves to get a decent screenshot.
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Haystack_850855365_Earlyish.pgs (1.3 k)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 622
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 6:20 pm:   

I am having trouble with Haystack 850855365. I worked on it last night and this afternoon but still can't win it.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4644
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 6:24 pm:   

I posted the solution for this one yesterday Kathy. (Two posts above this one).
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 623
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 6:54 pm:   

Sorry. I don't know what happened. Let's blame it on my computer.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1328
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 9:16 pm:   

Milli Vanilli would "Blame it on the Rain"!
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 624
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 9:48 pm:   

How about "Blame it on Rio"?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 625
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2010 - 9:49 pm:   

Or, "Put the Blame on Mame, Boys".
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4645
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 3:40 am:   

Jamie Foxx had other ideas.

Blame it on the goose
Got you feeling loose
Blame it on Patron
Got you in the zone
Blame it on the a a a a a alcohol
Blame it on the a a a a a a alcohol

Is your PC drunk, or, Heaven forbid, is it you?

Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 626
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 5:39 am:   

Yes, you've finally caught me. Failing everything else, I turned to alcohol. It was either that or give up PGS. And Ken started it all.
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken

Post Number: 1329
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 8:19 am:   

Look at Richard, being all current!
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4650
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 8:33 am:   

Don't you worry your pretty little head about it Ken. I've never heard of the guy or the song. I Googled "Blame it on the boogie" and got this one instead. My musical tastes are firmly entrenched in the 60's and 70's.
May the 12th, right? After that you'd be free to bag a squirrel.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 627
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 9:40 am:   

Jaime Foxx is the actor who portrayed Ray Charles in the movie, "Ray", so that could be one of Ray Charles' early songs? And what's this I hear about squirrels? You know how I feel about my little critters.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4651
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 10:01 am:   

Ray Charles recorded "Blame it on the sun" with George Michael That's the only "Blame it" track he did.
Ken wants to bag one like this. Worth a few bucks if he can.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ikH9ZRcF2Q
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 629
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 10:07 am:   

Poor little squirrel. Why didn't they give him a cup of coffee to sober him up?
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 630
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 10:35 am:   

Haystack 850855368 is no fun. I'm getting a headache trying to rearrange all the cards. I finally got stuck at 7 points. I know you can do better.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4654
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 12:07 pm:   

Time to eat. This first though.
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Haystack_850855368_Unshuffled.pgs (0.8 k)
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 632
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 12:42 pm:   

This time, it's Haystack 850855371. I hate the ones where you have to maneuver the cards around to get anywhere.
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus

Post Number: 960
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 12:50 pm:   

In my opinion are those just the interesting ones.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4667
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 2:28 pm:   

This is a nasty one Kathy. I've not be able to score more than 3. I'm sure it's unwinnable.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 633
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 9:23 am:   

Haystack 1605479301. I worked real hard on this one, but I can't win it. Haystack is becoming not very fun anymore, but I'm almost to the top of my stats, and I'd like to make it as far as I can before I start to look for another game. I'm running out of interesting ones.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4674
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 10:57 am:   

I get a nagging feeling that this one may be winnable, but my best efforts have only produced a best score of 9 so far. I'll try again a bit later.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 637
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 5:55 pm:   

I'll wait until tomorrow to see if you come up with something. Tonight's my TV night anyway. I never miss an episode of "House" or "24." Do you remember Hugh Laurie from House on "Jeeves and Wooster?" He looks a lot more handsome now.
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4684
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 6:21 pm:   

I gave up on it Kathy. Yes I do remember Hugh Laurie. I've seen quite a few Jeeves & Woosters over the decades.
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 639
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 6:25 pm:   

I haven't seen that many. I like Monty Python and Black Adder better. But I have a poster of Hugh Laurie right above my computer. Remember the old saying, "There may be snow on the roof, but there's still fire in the furnace."
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade

Post Number: 640
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 7:10 am:   

Here is my Haystack for the day. 1050495108
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland

Post Number: 4691
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 8:00 am:   

I came close to telling you that this was unwinnable, before I spotted a cnink in it's armour.
See how you get on from here. Tell me if you need the solution.
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Haystack_1050495108_Achilles_Heel.pgs (0.3 k)

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