A little Mornington Crescent - anyone care to join in?

[OverAndAbove]

I just fancy a change of focus.

I'll jump right in with Great Portland Street - I think I'm entitled to do that, with it being beyond the autumn equinox, but before Halloween?

Any takers?

Crumbs, what fabulous play! Well handled, Headless

I feel like we've revisited so many variations and protocols, it really has been like exam revision, but more fun. A pleasure indeed! Just looking forward to the European championships now...

Are you going for the Europeans, Over? [impressed]

Ah yes, naturally - I do like to keep my hand in with any new methodologies, and watch the grandmasters at play. I may combine the trip with a visit to the SS14 Slipper Sock Festival series, just for the sheer heck of it!

::committed geek::

Oh well played Headless. Clinical execution of the Armitage Variations there- I must admit that Sharpe's Affidavit had completely slipped my mind. This is why it's so important to stay up-to-date with the rules.

Good game everybody, well done.

(I am still desperate for the opportunity to shout WOAH THERE HORSEY! at somebody in real life).

Breathtaking in both its elegance and wit. Jolly well played.

PS Inertia - I too was desperate to use the phrase out loud in real life, so I got a horse. You're welcome.

Well done HeadlessLady! You played a good game and deserve the win.

You're all too too kind [loving it]

Inertia, why do you think I was so late to join the game? I had to do some serious brushing up before I felt able to stick my nose in.

I thought one of the rules of Mornington Crescent was that the winner started the next round?

I did, tiger, but other players begged off with fatigue. lightweights

I think some of us were somewhat enervated by the length and complexity of the game, but I am sure we would rally if the game were to restart ...

Well, I offered Bond Street once and I see no obstacles to offering it again...

I'm in. Baker St!

Hmm.

::consults Almanac de Gotha::

Warren Street

Goodge street

::feeling energised::

Russell Square

Darn it! I'm in Nidd.

Blocked til the next round.

Already, DowntonTrout? That's jolly rotten luck.

Belsize Park, as the Oval never qualified.

Looks like it's just you and me, PigletJohn, until we can get DowntonTrout out of nidd.

Seven Sisters

Ok I'm invoking the Huntsinger Convention and I give you

Gunnersbury!

Very bold and challenging play there. I haven't seen the like since the Turin Convention of 1972.

Sloane Square

Continuing my deep strategy, I rebound to Chancery Lane (the Kingsway end)

Ooh Holborn

Ooh I didn't realise play had resumed. That's my weekend sorted.

I'll show my hand straight away, and say Marylebone. Thank you very much!