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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4649
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 7:37 am: | |
The last thread was getting too long. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 944
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 10:38 am: | |
I do it again: #130 is unwinnable. Are more than 3 points possible ("I fear" (?) the answer. Especially, when it is 52.). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4653
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 11:10 am: | |
No need to fear the answer. It is safe to breathe again.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 945
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 1:57 pm: | |
Should it really be unwinnable, winnable, unwinnable, ...
I have the feeling, #132 is winnable, but i can score 13 points with 3 or 4 different position and one cell less of winning. Is there a tricky move? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4655
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 2:04 pm: | |
If there is a tricky move I failed to find it too.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 946
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 2:29 pm: | |
Could you (anyone) arrange the Hearts and the Clubs so, that you could make it a winner (#133 (3))? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4656
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 2:47 pm: | |
Again we scored the same.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 631
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 3:02 pm: | |
I agree with you Markus. Although I don't win as many as you do, I too win one and then lose one, etc. I like the game but at times it is frustrating. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 948
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 3:05 pm: | |
It is a frustrating one. So close, but everything you try, no success. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 949
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 3:06 pm: | |
And then such an easy one.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 950
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 3:18 pm: | |
Richard, do you know those 9 points? I fear that not, but hope dies last that my fear is for nothing.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4657
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 3:34 pm: | |
I can only assume you are talking about #135 
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 951
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 3:40 pm: | |
No, i didn't!!!  |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4658
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 3:41 pm: | |
OK, I know you meant #136
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 952
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 3:53 pm: | |
Did you really find no way to win it?. 
(Or: Didn't you really find a way to win it?)
(Or: Didn't you really find no way to win it?)
(Double negotiations are here in Estonia quite common.) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4659
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 4:07 pm: | |
9 is as good as it gets. I moved on. It was giving me a headache.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 953
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 10, 2010 - 4:25 pm: | |
Don't put out (extinguish (?)) the explosion with Scotch (?) .  |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 956
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 3:14 am: | |
How about #144. I don't know, what was best (not much, single figure, 3 or 4), but it's beating me so far. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4660
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 3:19 am: | |
I agree.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 957
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 5:37 am: | |
The next got 6 points. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4663
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 5:45 am: | |
Snap!
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 958
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 11:51 am: | |
#151. 7?
(I have been 4.5 hours the only man beneath 7 women (average age 55). That means 4.5 hours women smalltalk. That means, i cannot guarantee for every post i make.  ) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4664
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 1:03 pm: | |
You must be worn out after being under all those women. This should really make your day then.....
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 961
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 1:19 pm: | |
It does not make sense to try it today. My head is so big from those stories, that it is a miracle, that i fit through any door. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 1551
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 1:19 pm: | |
I'm glad YOU said that. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 963
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 1:24 pm: | |
When you have read my post at 11:51 Mike, then you surely understand.
(im quiet hapy too figar aut some sentenses in Inglisch.) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4666
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 2:19 pm: | |
He's been under the women Mike, now he's under the weather. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 964
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 3:04 pm: | |
asdfwwhhk z gzg zgfuk zg u zlguil guigiglu zuilgguglgili.  |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 965
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 3:09 pm: | |
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4668
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 3:29 pm: | |
You've got no time to rest. I've reached #165. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 966
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 3:50 pm: | |
Still fighting with #153, but thanks for the information. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4669
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 4:13 pm: | |
Don't fight too long with it.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 967
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 12:49 am: | |
I know those 7, but i still hoped for a tricky move, but it seems there isn't any.
I can close up a little maybe today evening, but not earlier. Are till #165 a lot of loosers or is there a winning run? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4671
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 3:12 am: | |
I lost quite a few of them. I have things to do today so I'm unlikely to be playing any more until this evening. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 968
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 5:12 am: | |
A short summary for #154 to #165 (i had time to play about 25 minutes for all those games):
winnable: 154, 156, 159, 161, 164, 165
maybe winnable: 155 (13), 157 (12), 163 (10)
unwinnable: 158 (6), 160 (1), 162 (4)
The maximum scores could still increase. Let's see today evening. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4672
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 5:28 am: | |
unwinnable: 158 (6), 160 (5), 162 (6)
winnable: 154, 156, 159, 161, 164, 165 (Me too).
I can = your score with one "Maybe winnable", but beat it with the other two. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 969
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 5:46 am: | |
Today eves. As i said, that is a 25 minute summary (12 games). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4673
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 5:56 am: | |
You did well. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 970
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 10:37 am: | |
Richard you have thrown your towel with #155 by 52 points.
I cannot believe, that #157 is really unwinnable? I can score 12 points in two different ways, but i think, it must be winnable. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4675
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 11:07 am: | |
 
Should I give you a clue, or should I torture you some more?
Here is your answer.  |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 971
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 11:13 am: | |
I give you also a clue, are you sure, that you could not beat all my 3 maybe winnable ones?
(That makes 3 out of 3. My intuitions (?) had been right.) |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 972
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 11:17 am: | |
I misunderstood your post a little. I thought you have made also #157.
That means, 2 out of 3 and the question is: is 12 points the maximum for #157? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4676
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 11:36 am: | |
Yes Markus, I could only score 12 with it too.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 973
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 12:46 pm: | |
I know, you speeded forward again.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 974
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 1:01 pm: | |
After three fast and furious i have problems with #169 (btw 13^2). I can score 2 Aces so far.
When anyone could win it, then i go to bed immediately (i am still hoping that it is because that means 3 hours more sleep). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4677
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 1:29 pm: | |
This may help.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 975
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 1:40 pm: | |
Could you score double figures with #170? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4678
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 2:01 pm: | |
Not quite.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 976
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 2:06 pm: | |
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 977
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 2:16 pm: | |
#172 is unwinnable and i could score 6. (Never, never say never....) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4679
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 2:23 pm: | |
Frustratingly close to scoring several more.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 978
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 2:28 pm: | |
Yes, but you don't get the 2D into the game. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 979
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 2:37 pm: | |
The same problem with #173. I could reach 8 points. 2 or 3 times only one move missing from winnable. Did you find that move? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4680
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 2:45 pm: | |
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 980
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 3:06 pm: | |
#174 was a nice winnable one. Enjoyable.
#175 is a game for tomorrow. The first impression unwinnable with a score beneath 10.
(I don't remember, what was the best. About 6, 7 or 8.) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4681
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 3:14 pm: | |
Aim higher with #175. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 981
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 12:02 am: | |
You mean that?
(I nice little opener for today. Tiredness was to big to do this simple one yesterday.) |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 984
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 5:53 am: | |
#177 (7) (maybe winnable)
#183 (5) (unwinnable?)
#184 (5) (maybe unwinnable) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4688
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 6:32 am: | |
#183 I scored 7.
Your scores for the other two are further adrift (away)from mine. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 985
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 6:53 am: | |
You saw my brackets? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 986
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 7:00 am: | |
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4689
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 7:08 am: | |
Well done.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 987
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 7:32 am: | |
How you found my "maybe unwinnable"? I was quite sure, that it was winnable, but didn't get it fast. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4690
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 7:36 am: | |
Yes,you've stopped saying "definitely unwinnable" and similar things. You leave an escape hatch open now. Clever man. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 988
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 7:47 am: | |
I didn't stop saying that, look my yesterday post:
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 2:16 pm:
#172 is unwinnable and i could score 6. (Never, never say never....) |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 989
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 7:56 am: | |
How about #186. It fits in the category "Maybe winnable", but only 5 points so far say something else (4 minutes screening). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4692
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 8:07 am: | |
I'd disagree with that. I think we could safely use the word "definitely" in this instance.
BTW I have only reached 193. I have had other things to do. We are contemplating going to Skye and Raasay in a few days time. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 991
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 11:16 am: | |
When i understand your post right, then #186 is definitely winnable. Why can i still score then just 5 points. What did you see, what i don't see?  |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4693
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 11:24 am: | |
No #186 is "definitely" unwinnable. Sorry if I confused you when I said that I disagreed with your opinion that it was "Maybe winnable". 5 is the maximum score. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 993
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 12:57 pm: | |
#188 is the next. 6 points. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 995
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 1:49 pm: | |
I know, you are waiting for my outing.
#188 is definitely unwinnable (i had been wrong before) and best score is 7. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4704
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 3:32 pm: | |
Definitely unwinnable
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1005
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 3:15 am: | |
With which cards you scored 10 points. I can do 9 but not 10. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4710
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 4:45 am: | |
I didn't save it Markus. I have some work to do. I will try it again later. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4712
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 5:10 am: | |
It was preying on my mind. I will get some work done now.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1007
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 5:14 am: | |
Richard, maybe we can make it a winner. I don't think so, but have a look at my 13 (!!!) points.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4713
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 6:16 am: | |
A great effort Markus, but there is always a move missing no matter how often we try it. Once we reach 200 we should ask Larry to post the losers for the 2nd hundred too. It would be nice to know for certain.
(I ran out of screws. I was forced to stop working). |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1008
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 6:55 am: | |
I made a short screening again.
#191 (6) (more possible?)
#193 (6) (more should be possible) |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1009
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 8:01 am: | |
#197. I can score 4, but i have several positions with one cell missing. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4715
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 8:55 am: | |
7 is as far as I got with # 191.
I have yet to play any of the higher numbers.
I now have plenty more screws. I took a detour to the pub after that. Hic! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4716
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 8:57 am: | |
What a load of rubbish I speak at times.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4717
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 9:00 am: | |
Oh dear me!
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4718
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 9:11 am: | |
Best so far with #197 is.....
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4720
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 10:25 am: | |
I've reached 200 Markus. Let me know when you have too so we can ask Larry to check and see if we failed on any winnable ones. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1011
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 10:49 am: | |
How about #197? I could also score 8 points, but that's it.
(I am interested about your 7 points with #191.)
P.s.: When 8 points with #197 is maximum and the others ARE winnable, then i give it after your answer about 30 minutes (maximum) (10 minutes maybe realtime).) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4721
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 11:02 am: | |
Just a quick attempt at #191. More might be possible.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1012
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 11:07 am: | |
And #197? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1013
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 11:15 am: | |
I remember those 7 with #191. I have had it the first time i played it today. I thought, it must be winnable, so i didn't write that score. After that, i didn't try any more this start, because it has a dead end.
I don't think, that more is possible. There are several positions with one cell less, but i couldn't find it. If (?) you don't find, then it will be interesting, if the computer (Larry) can solve it. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 652
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 11:15 am: | |
If this is going to go on much longer, I suggest you make a Baker's Game #4 thread. My old mouse just can't make that long trip down to the end very easily anymore. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1014
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 11:16 am: | |
Kathy, your Haystack (Various) #2 thread was much longer than this one before i started a new one. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4722
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 11:25 am: | |
Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 9:11 am:
Best so far with #197 is..... 8.
No change. I've not spent any more time on it since then. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1015
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 11:33 am: | |
I accepted already the loss. We can wait for Larry how well we have done. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1016
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 11:54 am: | |
Should #206 really be unwinnable? I cannot believe that, but everything i tried so far, i am searching for the one free cell. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1017
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 11:58 am: | |
Found the missing cell. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 654
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 12:12 pm: | |
You're right Markus. I'm not complaining; it's my mouse who has had enough. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4723
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 12:29 pm: | |
Poor wee soul. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4724
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 12:39 pm: | |
How did you get on with the quack today Kathy? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1018
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 12:41 pm: | |
After a fast and furious winning streak of 5, i have got more difficulties with the 6th, and got stuck with #207. I think it is winnable, but so far i cannot solve it. Are making a break. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 655
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 12:51 pm: | |
I did okay with the doctor today. She ordered a bunch of blood tests to make sure my anemia hadn't come back and my semi-annual cancer test just to keep tabs on it. The only thing she couldn't get over was the high dose of a tranquilizer I'm taking. But, she doesn't know how nervous I can get; it's not very pretty. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1019
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 2:09 pm: | |
I still get only 5 points with #207. I am close to make it a winner, but ...
(Maybe one of the frustrating ones, where we can get close, but unwinnable.) |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1020
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 2:20 pm: | |
The 2. of those we have missed Richard. It's interesting. It was not so hard, but we both missed the right starting sequence. One to go (#86). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4725
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 3:19 pm: | |
Voila!
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4726
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 3:20 pm: | |
#207 is a loser I think. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1021
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 12:48 am: | |
Could you get more than 5 points? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4728
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 3:37 am: | |
Not according to my stats anyway.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1022
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 4:31 am: | |
#209 is frustrating. I can score 7 points in 2 ways, but then is always one cell missing.
(P.s.: How hard was #86?) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4731
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 5:20 am: | |
#86 is difficult. I don't know how many times I almost made the vital move and chose another one. If you want the solution I will post it. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1024
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 5:24 am: | |
I will let you know, when i need your solution, but i will still try it. |
Larry Dale (Lars)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Lars
Post Number: 53
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 8:14 am: | |
Unsolvable 101-200 are:
109,113,118,119,121,124,127,129,130,132,
136,144,145,153,158,160,162,169,170,172,
183,186,188,191,193,197. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4733
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 8:32 am: | |
Thanks for that Larry. Let's hope we didn't miss too many of them. I'll let you know. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1025
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 8:34 am: | |
Richard, this time we missed 5 games:
#114, #115, #133, #157, #173 |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4734
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 8:47 am: | |
114,115,133,157,173, and 174 appear to be the ones we failed with.
We retraced our steps with 1 - 100 and won those ones that we'd botched first time round.
Thanks again Larry. This is very helpful. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4735
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 10:39 am: | |
One down. Four to go. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4736
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 10:44 am: | |
Three now. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1026
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 11:01 am: | |
#174 we won the first time. Still 4 to go for you, 5 for me. Haven't had time so far. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1027
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 11:35 am: | |
2 to go for me. (Look at my times. I had some restarts between. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1028
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 1:03 pm: | |
1 to go. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1029
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 1:09 pm: | |
BTW #216 is giving me problems. I cannot say what was the best score so far, because i was concentrated on solving it. There are similar positions with a nearly win. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4737
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 3:20 pm: | |
Yes. It is column 1 that is responsible for all of mine. It looks winnable but maybe it isn't. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1034
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 11:30 am: | |
I gave nearly up with #217. Best score 4 points, but several good positions without success. Here is one of it.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1035
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 11:31 am: | |
Sorry, i meant of course #216. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1036
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 12:06 pm: | |
How about #221? Could anyone solve it? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4744
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 1:36 pm: | |
221 is pretty easy Markus. You will kick yourself.
216 my best score was 4. Going away in the morning. Back in a week or so. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1038
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 1:52 pm: | |
It was quite easy. I don't know, why i got stuck the first trials.
Any hints about that games you have already done? (You know my begging dog gif.) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4748
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 1:59 pm: | |
Begging is not required Markus. You will win it from the screenshot if you ignore the spades. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4749
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 2:01 pm: | |
In case anyone else wants it, here is the solution. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4750
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 2:07 pm: | |
I should have run the game through a bit further Markus. The spades DO get moved . The 6,5,4 will go onto the 7 a few moves after the screenshot. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1039
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 2:07 pm: | |
Richard, which game is it? I watched all games up to #240 and there is no one with the 2S in the leftmost pile. Will you tell me, that you have won all games till this is coming? If this is so, then i have a harder work with #222. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1040
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 2:11 pm: | |
Ah, you thought about those, we didn't get so far (that is #86) and i meant from #222 on. After a closer look on your screenshot now, i see, that it must be #86. Especially the 10/9 H combination in the 7th pile i know.
But how about #222, #223, ...? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1041
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 2:19 pm: | |
I know what i didn' t see all the time. It is definitely not a hard one, but you have to see, not to put the 4D onto the 5D but put the 5D up and move the 2H and the 3C. After that it is easy. How could we both missed this move the first time?
That means, just #157 to go. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4752
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 2:47 pm: | |
A simple mix up, but the solution tells you the game number.
I've only played up to 221. Been busy with other things.
Yes, #157 is the only game we've not bagged. Good luck with it. It's a bad one.
Will have a go at 222 and 223 now. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1043
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 3:07 pm: | |
With #222 i got 8 points so far and that's it. It maybe is one of those we can do, when we know from Larry, that it is winnable.
I will work hard on #157 while you are on vacation. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1044
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 3:09 pm: | |
Both are not easy. I don't think that both are winnable (#222 (8), #223 (4)). Maybe one of them, but let see, what you could do. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4754
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 3:41 pm: | |
I'm glad that you are struggling with both of them. So am I. Will let you know later. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4755
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 16, 2010 - 3:51 pm: | |
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4756
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 3:32 am: | |
I had a quick shot at #157 whilst having my morning coffee. I have cracked it!
It is winnable from the screen position. May I expect your solution when I get back from my holiday Markus? ......Have fun.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1045
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 6:17 am: | |
I know that screenshot and watching it, i just saw, what i didn't do the whole time. I have at once a try to do. I will post my solution after that. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1046
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 6:22 am: | |
Here it is. All realtime!!!
BTW it will be a hard week for me an Baker's Game. The next games are mostly very hard or unwinnable. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1048
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 2:57 pm: | |
Mainly for Richard, when he is back. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1049
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 12:23 am: | |
Can anyone score more than 7 points with #252? |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 1569
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 1:22 am: | |
That's all I am getting so far. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1050
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 1:33 am: | |
Frustrating one, because you can get close, but winnable? I would say not, but maybe there is a tricky move. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1051
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 1:58 am: | |
#253 ? Can score 14. It should be winnable. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 1570
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 11:31 am: | |
14 is as many as I can get. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1052
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 12:18 pm: | |
The next 10 for Richard.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1055
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 19, 2010 - 3:00 pm: | |
#255 is one of them i would say it is definitely unwinnable (i was wrong before). But what is the maximum score, when it is not 52? I can score so far 4 points in 3 different ways. Can anyone better? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1073
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 2:25 pm: | |
Hi Richard, glad you are back. Here are the next 10. That makes 40 games. With the next ten i am working on #268.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1074
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 2:43 pm: | |
That makes 50 complete.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4759
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 4:14 pm: | |
We were on the road for 7 hours today before we got home. My head is scrambled. I've got lots of things to try and catch up with. I'll not bother playing all the Baker's Games, but if you let me know which ones you didn't win I'd be interested in giving them a try. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1075
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 4:44 pm: | |
223, 225 - 228, 232, 233, 235, 244, 248, 249, 252 - 257, 260, 267
That makes 16 games. I am waiting for your maximum scores and hope, that there is no 52 between (?). I sometimes decided very fast, that a game was unwinnable. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4761
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 2:42 am: | |
Thanks Markus. I'll see if I can get some time today. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1077
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 2:48 am: | |
I have actual problems with #276 (9). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4763
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 3:31 am: | |
I can only match you score with 276 Markus.
Unless you made a typing error with punctuation,I make it 19 games from 223-267 that you have lost. Yes? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1080
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 3:46 am: | |
Yes of course. You know, the number is larger than 2. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1086
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 1:42 pm: | |
Can anyone score more than 3 with #278? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4774
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 5:30 am: | |
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1096
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 6:03 am: | |
After a closer look, i could score another 49 points.
How about those 19 games. What are you maximums? (Obviously not 147. ;-) ) |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1098
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 11:57 am: | |
#184? 7 points so far. I think it should be winnable, but the right combination is still a secret to me. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4780
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 1:50 pm: | |
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4781
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 1:58 pm: | |
I'm busy amongst photos and other things so I've spent very little time on your 19 losers.
Here are the top ones. (Grand total of 106).
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1102
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 3:05 pm: | |
In #260 i forgot the 3D. I have had 9 points.
Up to #184. Of course winnable. Did this on 13. of april.
I meant #284. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4783
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 3:31 am: | |
I don't remember scoring over 2 with #284. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1106
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 3:42 am: | |
I got 7. 6 Diamonds and an Ace (when i remember right). |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1107
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 3:48 am: | |
Maybe you can do out of this a little more, i so far couldn't. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4784
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 4:37 am: | |
Yes.I'd forgotten I'd been here too. The A,2,3C are also simple enough. I'm pretty sure we won't improve on 7. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1108
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 11:22 am: | |
I got 5 with #285. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4786
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 1:10 pm: | |
5 is easy enough, but it is very close to being a higher score. I've not found any way to do that though. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1109
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 3:25 pm: | |
I will give him tomorrow another try, but i don't think i will find something. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1113
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 6:55 am: | |
#288. 7 so far. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1116
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 12:16 pm: | |
#289. 6 points so far. Could anybody win those two games (288 and 289)? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4791
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 12:54 pm: | |
No luck here either.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1117
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 4:39 pm: | |
I think, we can ask Larry for the next 100 games (201 up to 300). |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1118
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 12:41 am: | |
Baker's Game #301. I doubt, that it is winnable. My best score so far is just 1 point. Can anyone do a little better? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4793
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 3:32 am: | |
Yes Markus, Larry's help would be appreciated once again.
2 would be a great score with 301. We got half way there. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1119
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 4:18 am: | |
#305 is another low scorer. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1120
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 4:59 am: | |
Did you win #303? I could score 15 points and then got stuck. |
Larry Dale (Lars)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Lars
Post Number: 54
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 7:49 am: | |
Unsolvable # 200-299 are:
207,223,225,226,227,228,232,244,
248,249,252,253,254,255,256,257,
260,267,276,278,284,285,288 |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1121
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 9:03 am: | |
Larry, are you sure with #278?
Richard, that makes again 5 for me. #216, 222, 233, 235 and 289. |
Larry Dale (Lars)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Lars
Post Number: 55
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 9:37 am: | |
Sorry Markus,
# 276 and #278 are both solvable.
I re-ran the solving program with a better
configuration.
Larry |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4794
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 1:02 pm: | |
Thanks yet again Larry.
Markus, #233 is quite easy. Will be working on the others.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1123
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 1:48 pm: | |
With your quite easy i cannot agree so far. I have still the same problems. I think i agree, when i find the solution and i will be angry about myself. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1124
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 8:08 am: | |
Richard, did you win #303 (15)?
#233: Screenshot after 10 (15) moves? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4795
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 8:18 am: | |
I scored 14 and 15 with 303. We were out for most of yesterday and have been gardening today. Have done practically no work on the other losers yet. Got loads of photos to get sorted out now, so will maybe have another go tonight.
Here is a screenshot for 233. I hope I've not made it too easy for you now.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1125
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 8:27 am: | |
Will have a try later, but i know this screenshot. (Maybe not exactly but similar.)
I am also very busy. We have a little trip for the weekend, so i can play more maybe next week. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1126
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 9:07 am: | |
You made it too (?) (or to?) easy.
Do you know, what i forgot to try? I didn't put the Clubs onto the 8th pile. After that, of course quite easy. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1127
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 9:09 am: | |
Here is the picture in the right format.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4796
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 10:30 am: | |
Yes it should be too easy. Too is a degree of difficulty etc. Too hard,too soft,too fat,too thin etc. "To" is different. You go to work, to school, to the cinema etc.
Strange that neither of us saw the vital moves with the clubs when we played it before. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4797
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 - 4:44 am: | |
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4798
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 - 5:13 am: | |
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Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 1348
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 - 7:29 am: | |
Richard, you MUST be busy with organizing your pictures since you never sent me that e-mail detailing your latest problems with the government! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4799
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 - 8:29 am: | |
You're on a promise tonight Ken! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4800
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 - 8:59 am: | |
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4803
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, April 30, 2010 - 12:58 pm: | |
Larry, are you sure about 235? I can't see any potential in it at all. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1128
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2010 - 5:52 am: | |
Richard, i am glad you are asking that. I have the same problems. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4807
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2010 - 6:45 am: | |
Markus,I think I have tried every possible sequence to try and win this one. There are too many conflicting problems. I can resolve most of them but it just creates a worse problem somewhere else.
How many of the others have you managed to win?
Larry, If you are certain that #235 is winnable we would be obliged if you could post a few of the early moves. |
Larry Dale (Lars)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Lars
Post Number: 56
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2010 - 10:13 am: | |
Richard and Markus,
Here is a partial solution to # 235.
Looks like one of those counter-intuitive
moves is needed.
Larry |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4808
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2010 - 12:38 pm: | |
Sorry Larry, I've been here before and there are so few alternative moves available that everything I try lands up at a dead end very very quickly. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1129
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, May 01, 2010 - 1:05 pm: | |
All. Just 2 are missing. #235 and #276.
I just have had a little look on the partial solution. I know as you Richard this position, but so far cannot find the move. Will try later. Have not much time. Explain later (maybe tomorrow eves). |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1130
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 10:57 am: | |
Larry, i want to know, how it could be solved from this partial solution on. At this position, the next moves are clear, because there is only one possibility and after that i cannot see any chance to solve it. |
Larry Dale (Lars)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Lars
Post Number: 57
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 11:15 am: | |
Markus and Richard,
The full solution.
Larry |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1131
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 11:28 am: | |
Hi Larry, of course. There is a move in the solution i often do not recognize (the move with the Hearts). I am glad, that Richard also didn't see it the first times.
Richard, could you solve it after your answer to Larry? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1132
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 11:53 am: | |
Richard, i don't know, if you won it meanwhile (#303), but i did it today and it seemed to be very easy. Here a little screenshot with 18 points scored.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4809
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 11:54 am: | |
Thanks Larry. I was at the identical position loads of times without seeing the moves with the hearts. I sometimes think that you can play the same game number so often that you are making the moves automatically. The move with the hearts was not that tricky but I failed to spot it repeatedly. I'm kicking myself. I should have got that. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1133
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 12:10 pm: | |
Richard, how much could you score with #306? I got 8 points. (#305 is unwinnable and i got 2 points and don't tell me, that you could win it.)
I am back from my little trip to an island in front of Estonia where Krista's father is living. To get internet access i have to go nearly a mile to a public Wifi (?) area in front of a building with my Laptop. The temperatures aren't so high to be there hours and it is an unsafe connection. I tried to solve the games we didn't win. The most frustrating one was #289, not, because i needed a lot of time, no, because i did it the first try and it was not difficult. I don't know, what i did wrong so that i couldn't solve it. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4810
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 02, 2010 - 4:35 pm: | |
My scores.....305=2,306=8 |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1135
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 12:51 am: | |
Good morning. I have had problems with #308. I got 9 points but there is a feeling of beeing winnable. Could anyone win this game?
BTW, i find that #310 was a nice little winnable one. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4811
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 3:49 am: | |
Only 9 like you Markus. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1136
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 1:12 pm: | |
#312. 10 points so far. Winnable? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4816
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 03, 2010 - 1:50 pm: | |
Yep.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1137
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 1:47 am: | |
Good morning. Had some minutes before i had to go to work.
315 (unwinnable, 3 points?)
314 (9), 317 (12), 319 (9)
Those three are maybe winnable, but my patience wasn't good today morning.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4821
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 10:04 am: | |
No improvement.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1139
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 12:24 pm: | |
I got 3 points with #322 and just 6 so far with #325, but 325 should be winnable. Could you win it? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4823
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 12:55 pm: | |
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1140
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 2:11 pm: | |
No good day today. #326 again 3, hope you couldn't win it. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1141
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 2:36 pm: | |
#328 is frustrating. I can get close, but cannot win it. Get stuck with 12 points. Any hints or is this the best? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4825
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 3:16 pm: | |
I can get to 13 so far Markus. Should be winnable. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1143
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 3:26 pm: | |
Any screenshot with your 13? I agree, it should be winnable, but always one cell less. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4826
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 3:52 pm: | |
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1144
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 12:10 am: | |
You got the 7C up, but the problems at the end are the same. I think we should go on. We will see, when Larry tells us after we have reached 400. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4830
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 4:41 am: | |
I agree. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1147
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 1:08 pm: | |
Is there a combination that makes #332 winnable? Fast 7 points and that's it so far. A lot of arrangements possible, but without success. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4833
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 1:53 pm: | |
I can score 11 so far Markus. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1149
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 2:25 pm: | |
That's my best so far.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1150
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 05, 2010 - 3:38 pm: | |
Just for information:
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1153
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 1:29 am: | |
#333. Again fast 7, but this time it is harder to get more. What do you think? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4845
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 8:08 am: | |
More does look possible but so far I can't improve on 7. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1156
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 11:49 am: | |
Could you win meanwhile #332 as me? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4849
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 12:42 pm: | |
I stopped playing Baker's Game Markus. I've got too many other things to do at the moment. I just play the ones you haven't managed to win, and if you then win them I move on. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1157
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 1:56 pm: | |
As you see, my problem number speed is slowing down. When i find at the moment about 30 minutes to play (maximum 60 minutes), then it is much. To much to do at the end of the school year. The spring is also coming in Estonia (soon) and there is a lot to do in the house and in the garden. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4850
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 4:34 pm: | |
Markus, I'll be watching the election results as they come in in the wee small hours. I took the opportunity to play your game. I had been pretty close when I scored 11 previously.
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Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 689
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 4:53 pm: | |
What time is it in your neck of the woods now? I cannot figure out the time zones relative to yours and mine. It is almost 5 o'clock in the afternoon here. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 690
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 4:55 pm: | |
I have another problem Haystack, but I don't want to burden you too much with the game in one day. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4851
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 6:30 pm: | |
Post your Haystack by all means Kathy. I will post this at 00.30am (7th May). Compare that with the time it says in the title. I think you'll find I am 6 hours in front of you. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 691
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 06, 2010 - 9:10 pm: | |
I heard on the news about the elections in Great Britain. It looks like defeat of the labor party. It's quite interesting and many people in the US are watching the results. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4854
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 8:46 am: | |
Ha! You may have had that news via the BBC. The first B is to stand for British, yet I watched the BBC for about 90 minutes this morning and failed to get any indication about how well/badly the Scottish Nationalists had done in the election. Their results were lumped together as "Other parties". It is little wonder that the people of Scotland are turning their backs on Great Britain. We are treated like second class citizens. Your observation that the Labour party had been defeated may be true for the U.K. as a whole, but in actual fact they increased their vote north of the border and the Conservative party have been given the Order of the Finger yet again by the people of Scotland. The Conservatives only managed to get one solitary seat in Scotland. They have no mandate to govern as far as we are concerned. They couldn't gain another seat if they offered free 8eer for a month............ maybe if the offer was for six months we could be persuaded......... until we sobered up at any rate.
As if things aren't bad enough, I have just been prescribed medication that warns that I should imbibe "absolutely no alcohol whatsoever". |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 696
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 9:05 am: | |
I am certainly no expert on British politics, but as an observer, I have favored the Labour Party. I went to bed before I heard the final results, so I'll have to look into it more today. As for your last statement, that's the worst news I've heard all week (except maybe for the situation in Greece). I've never been a drinker, but I get worried when I even use mouthwash because I too can't drink any alcohol with my meds. What are you going to do now? As I get older, more and more things seem to be taken away from me; don't you feel the same way sometimes? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4856
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 9:36 am: | |
Don't worry yourself about UK politics Kathy. The general consensus is that we are just favouring one bunch of crooks and self serving ego-maniacs over another bunch that are probably almost as corrupt. Just as well I'm not cynical eh?
Greece is a big worry. They've blown all of their own cash and now they would rather riot than tighten their belts and try to put matters right. I anticipate more dominoes. Most of the problems the world is in at the moment originated in the USA. Goldman Sachs in particular has a lot to answer for.
As for alcohol, it's no big deal. I enjoy a drink but I can quite easily do without it for months on end. I miss the banter and the reparte that exists in pubz though. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1158
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 9:57 am: | |
I don't want to disturb your politics, but in that 5 minutes i had time to play at work, i got three bad Baker's Game games. Maybe in the late eve i have time to have a closer look, but that could also be maybe tomorrow. I have a lot to correct.
#335 (3), #336 (2), #337 (3) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4857
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 10:10 am: | |
Try 336 again. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 697
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 10:40 am: | |
I'm not going to go at it with you about Greece. You have the right to your opinion. But Greece has been having problems since I was in junior high school, leading up to the current crisis. And guess who has to bail them out? The good old USA whom everyone blames for the world's problems, but who are always the first ones to help out whenever help is needed. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4858
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 1:24 pm: | |
Greece is to get 80 billion euros from the E.E.C. I don't think the USA will be involved at all. Nobody would object, but the Greek population appear to think they can carry on spending money they don't have and default on loans they have already received. They just want other hard pressed countries to subsidize them.
I'm not anti-American btw, far from it, but some of the biggest frauds in history have been perpetrated by big US companies. Your own citizens get as badly burned as anyone else.
Let's stop frying in Greece eh? |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1159
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 3:33 pm: | |
#340. Best i could score today are 5 points. |
Kathy Quade (Kathyquade)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Kathyquade
Post Number: 699
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 3:38 pm: | |
The US is the biggest contributor to the IMF (International Monetary Fund), who from what I understand will be responsible for bailing out Greece if it comes to that. What I don't understand is that the news people are saying that if Greece goes, so does Spain, Portugal and Ireland. Why those 3 countries especially? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4862
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 4:00 pm: | |
Greece is in the Euro zone. The euro is dropping in value as a result of the riots etc. Their credit rating has plummeted because they owe a very high percentage of their total national income. Other countries like Spain and Portugal aren't far ahead of them, so if the euro drops it costs them more to repay their loans. The lower the euro drops the worse their plight is likely to be. Another global recession could be on the cards.
Well done with 336 Markus. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1160
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 12:54 am: | |
#344. It is one of those, Larry will tell us, that it was winnable, but we couldn't do it. I got stuck with 9 points, having several positions with 1 cell less of winning. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4864
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 3:31 am: | |
Most frustrating. I looks like it should be quite simple. I can get some good positions too, but can only equal your score. I'll try it again later. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1161
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 2:37 pm: | |
Richard, could you make any achievement (?) with #344? I couldn't, but that says nothing, because i have two hard correcting days behind me. The problem was not the correction, but the first corrector. I was the second corrector who have to look, if the first correction is good and fair and if the points are given in a right way. I say so much: when i would have to do the first correction, it would have taken me "much less time" (?).
So, my thinking isn't free to play PGS in a successfully way. It is going me on the nerves if i have to do more work, because others didn't do there job properly. I think you know what i mean Richard, didn't you? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4872
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 3:03 pm: | |
I've not achieved anything higher with #344 either Markus. I don't envy you having to re-correct someone else's work. Obviously you would have taken much less time if you had been the first one to do the job. No wonder you need a rest. PGS can wait. It will always be there when you need it. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1162
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 3:45 pm: | |
That have been the final examination tests in maths and they have to be corrected twice. I am not the class teacher and that's why i had to do the second correction. Unfortunately.  |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1163
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, May 08, 2010 - 3:50 pm: | |
But, tomorrow we are going to a SPA-hotel and doing some relaxing in the sauna and the pool.  |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1164
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 11:47 am: | |
Maybe my brain got to hot in one of the saunas, but #347 is strange. You can arrange a lot in different ways, but best score so far are 5 points. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4881
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, May 09, 2010 - 12:55 pm: | |
I see what you mean! |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1165
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 3:37 am: | |
I give up on this number and will play it again, when Larry or someone else is telling me, that it is winnable. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1167
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 12:27 pm: | |
#354 is giving me problems. I can score 12 points, but cannot win it so far, but i think it must be winnable. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4892
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 1:06 pm: | |
12 for me too! |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1168
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 1:11 pm: | |
Again a strange one. I wouldn't wonder, if Larry will tell us, that it was winnable. We will see. Will give him one more try later. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1170
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 12:23 pm: | |
#356. 6 points and two or three positions near winning, but i think it is unwinnable. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4902
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 12:36 pm: | |
It's EASY Markus. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1171
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 1:21 pm: | |
I hate your post, especially the EASY. What did you see i didn't? I will let you know when i got it. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1172
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 1:27 pm: | |
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr......
I have to agree with your EASY. 8 minutes with the first attempt and 1.22 minutes with the solution. I was to fixed on the right side that i didn't see the easy way through the left side. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4903
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 1:43 pm: | |
Ha! Is this the result of the easy living and decadence of a Spa break?
We sometimes get fixated on one way of tackling a problem, and completely overlook a far easier route. It will happen again, and not just to you. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1173
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 1:58 pm: | |
I got stuck after a fast winning streak with #363. But i say something about it tomorrow. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1175
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 1:23 am: | |
It is again one of those games, Larry (or Richard) maybe will tell, that it is winnable. I can get close, but all what i do, i cannot get the AS into the game. So i got stuck with 5 points. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4907
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 3:05 am: | |
Too many saunas perhaps Markus? I am tempted to use the E word again. I won it yesterday after you mentioned it was giving you problems.
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1176
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 3:56 am: | |
I think, it is more the problem which i had with the marking i had to do. That problem will with me the whole next month. Not all the time, but sometimes. At time it is to actual.
Will give him another try later. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1177
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 5:39 am: | |
How close am i?
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Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1178
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 5:49 am: | |
Could just get 6 points (4 Clubs and 2 Diamonds). Totally different from my screenshot. There is hope. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1179
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 5:54 am: | |
Got it. I was all the time so close, but ... |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4910
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 6:23 am: | |
Our electricity has been off and on six times this morning. Someone must have dug up a power cable. Light flickering again. Another cut looks likely. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 1357
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 6:42 am: | |
Perchance your neighbor is cutting your power cable since she is so mad that you got her fence to come down? I'd stay away from the window if I were you.
BTW, driving my folks back to Iowa starting today (and no, I didn't think the day would ever get here!), so I'll talk to you later! |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1180
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 1:19 pm: | |
Richard, just tell me, that #364 is winnable and i will make a break with Baker's Game. It could be the same as with #363. So far i could score 9 points. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4911
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 1:45 pm: | |
No obvious way to win it Markus. Will keep at it. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4912
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 2:32 pm: | |
I'm certain I had 9 a while ago but I can't find my way back there again. I keep getting 6 and 7. Did you save that position Markus? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4913
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 2:43 pm: | |
OK. I got back there myself. I doesn't help. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1181
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 3:00 pm: | |
Ok, let's go on and we will see, what Larry will say. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 4914
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 3:07 pm: | |
Agreed. |
Markus Reischl (Markus)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Markus
Post Number: 1183
Registered: 7-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 3:25 pm: | |
#371 is the next which is giving me problems. I could score one time 14 points, but cannot do this again. I wanted to save it at that position, but i clicked the wrong button. |
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