The inevitable return of Mornington Crescent

[ComeIntoTheGardenMaud]

As winter approaches and the nights draw in, one’s thoughts naturally turn to wholesome, homely entertainment. Instead, though, I invite experienced players and novices alike to join me in a game of Mornington Crescent.

To keep the pace gentle, I’ll begin with an inverse Lepton to

Seven Sisters

No, no, no. In a game of this length and complexity, we risk falling into Nidd on Monday morning if we do not go south of the mighty river at least once (naysayers are invited to study the Amalgamated Compendium of the Consolidated Rules, volume XXIV, appendix 5, codicil D).

Bermondsey

Thank goodness for your forensic knowledge of the rules Maud. Nidd on a Monday morning risks us hitting the glums and it can take DAYS to get out of a double bind such as that.

Pince-nez jauntily perched, Battersea Power Station.

I have always said that time at the MC summer schools is never wasted; the all night sessions on interpretation of the rules (many of them led by the indefatigable Colonel) always bring fresh insights.

Denmark Hill

We have been south of the river so can return back north and with the use again of the London Overground rule end up at Hoxton. A bit trendy but hopefully the lack of DMs and tattoos will not be visible in darkness.

Under cover of darkness, I move to the safe suburbia of Penge West.

Lack of DMs and tattoos? Speak for yourself, LlynTegid! I flatter myself that they are the perfect accessories for my customary Dior ball gown and duffle coat.

Ladbroke Grove

I'm not sure if there is a fruit and veg stall, but go off to Shepherds Bush Market to find out.

Helpful move, Llyn, enabling me to make a simple transverse to Holborn.

I think a trip to the pleasure gardens would be nice. Vauxhall.

Interesting move, so let us visit Winter Wonderland at Hyde Park Corner.

...and straight down the line to Knightsbridge if your pockets are full ... Brompton road...

Which naturally leads us to

Peckham Rye

Another time to play the London Overground rule and go to Willesden Junction.

I see what you did there!
So therefore I can add Carpenders Park

What?! Really?! Time to demonstrate a little decorum here, with a stately Demi-shuffle to

Streatham Hill

Nicely done, Maud.

Imperial Wharf

A short move to West Brompton.

Oh, it's Friday night and that means Oxford Circus

Life (as the old song goes) begins at Oxford Circus, but it carries on at

Charing Cross

And if you are in need of fresh air and a walk, continues at Embankment

I can only add Chancery Lane (the Lord Chief Justice would approve I think)

I was born in Charing Cross - the hospital, not the station.

I believe judicious use of the overground means Upper Holloway is a legitimate move.

I will use the interchange rule to walk to Archway and then move to Highgate

Nicely done, Llyn.

Gospel Oak

Kensal Rise.

Nuff said.