Mornington Crescent rides again

[ComeIntoTheGardenMaud]

To nobody’s surprise, the frantic pace of this latest game means that the last thread is full and (as far as I can see) <polishes lorgnette> we don’t yet have a successor. So, off we go with a Brunswick Lateral to

Russell Square

The Major has long been renowned for his audacity, as those of us who were with him in that rather seedy bar in Montmartre in ‘82 recall to our cost. The double bass has been out of tune ever since.

Holloway Road

I've had an inspiring thought remembering a move made by the Vice Admiral in '87 in Prague hence Boston Manor

Trying to cover the move to Boston Manor with a mention of the Vice Admiral may fool some - but not me - I counter (almost erotically) with

QUEENSWAY

Gosh, the game took a racy turn late last night. Puts me in mind of Havana in 1997. I still find the smell of mosquito repellent … evocative.

<sighs>

Now in the cold light of morning, I move to Kensington High Street

I’m feeling somewhat under the weather this morning, as recollecting Montmartre led me to reach for the absinthe again. I can just about summon the energy for a Montmorency’s Pike to

Tottenham Court Road

I think the Elizabeth line needs to come to our aid again, to get us to Paddington.

Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder, eh Maud?

Brondesbury Park.

Always makes me think of a brontosaurus...

Hmm. Interesting times call for interesting drinks. I play the bar sinister to Whitechapel

I'm sorry but everybody knows that you can't do Brondesbury Park after Paddington which therefore renders Whitechapel invalid, through no fault of @Thewolvesarerunningagain

I hate to be a pedant but if we don't stick to the rules it makes a mockery of the whole game.

So technically we have to remain at Paddington until the next move, and because of the error we cannot have anything on the Bakerloo line.

Absinthe makes the heart grow weaker, TragicMuse, as the palpitations will testify. Without further ado:

Pimlico

@DuckonaBike - I thought we agreed never to mention Havana again - it wasn't me who caused an Eddington and that thing you did with the Champagne and the frog - I still have feelings...

You compel me (as you always will) -

COCKFOSTERS

Sorry, Gonzo. I assure you the frog was perfectly all right afterwards. I’m not sure the champagne was, but we drank it anyway.

Let’s have a brisk Half Nelson to Wood Green

I think the rail replacement rule has to be used to avoid us being in Nidd.

So once the aged bus has taken us to Finsbury Park, then using the Great Northern rule we end up at Moorgate

Damn my misprinted Stovold's. I am suitably chastened @AmandaHoldensLips

Can I have Brondesbury Park now?

Yes, I believe that is indeed allowed. Very impressive. I hate to do this to the next player, and I think you'll all gasp at the chutzpah... I'm going for Rayners Lane.

Chutzpah indeed, but it’s got us out of a very tight spot (much like, dare I say it, that one in Havana). Let’s sashay on to

Tottenham Hale

Tottenham Hale? I feel I must redress the balance here Holloway Road

Harringay Green Lanes. Classic!

Listen, any more talk of Havana and I'll report you all to the Fat Controller... With that out of the way - risky I know but...

CHALK FARM

Interesting use of the London Overground rule, which seems to have been played several times in this game. Might be the highest number of times since the 11 month game a few years ago (or the short game as it has become known).

Belsize Park

That was a short game! In its honour, let's play the drain card and head to Bank.

Waterloo East.

<Purses lips>

<<clutches Great Aunt Agatha’s pearls>>

Canada Water

There's some very conservative playing going on here I am going to boldly go.....
Stepney Green

If it’s bold you’re seeking, HazelBite, prepare yourself …

<<pregnant pause>>

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