FabGuys.com forum: Mornington Crescent

By *evanian OP Man
2 weeks ago

Sir y Fflint

To continue the round of MC:-

I must say spiffingly good play all around chaps, some devilishly impish moves in evidence.

It is with much relief and pleasure that I am able to announce that late yesterday our national security forces apprehended our imposter, on first impressions he seemed to be a bona fide fully paid-up Bullington Club member and more worryingly one of our esteemed MC players!

To cut a rather lengthy story short, further investigation revealed that the imposter was an A.I. robotic automaton, made to exactly replicate the image of a highly respected MC player who has taken to his Carribbean estate for the winter duration!

I'm finding the complete saga most distasteful and very difficult to comprehend, anyway he's / it's been disassembled and analysed in a govt laboratory this very moment!

The wretched and confounded bbeast er - mmachine, rrobot or whatever the infernal thing is /was ran up quite a tab at the bar too, very partial to a well matured Speyside Malt it seems!!

After such an incredible episode, my old chum Trumpy is treating me to lunch at his Mayfair club, decent chap old Trumpy, so to:-

Sloane Square.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ukesidewaysMan
2 weeks ago

nuneaton

Keeping with the festive spirit, and allowing for some Christmas shopping after lunch, I'm going

Fulham Broadway

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
2 weeks ago

near you

In the hope that it’s not too soon for a festive move, I’ll play Bilston’s Cracker to

Vauxhall

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
2 weeks ago

Sir y Fflint

A subtle and well executed move there Luke!

Yet another seasonal bash tonight, a masked ball at West Hammersmith with a few drinks beforehand at a bar near to:-

Ravenscourt Park.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
2 weeks ago

Sir y Fflint

"In the hope that it’s not too soon for a festive move, I’ll play Bilston’s Cracker to

Vauxhall "

Another subtle well executed move there too Homooso, Bilston's Cracker, a long time since that's been out in play!

Ravenscourt Park.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
2 weeks ago

near you

Ravenscourt Park … a rare gem to play! Well done that Man.

Temple

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
7 days ago

Sir y Fflint

Much appreciated Homosoo old fruit, another ingenious tactic in play there! Bravo!

Another late night Canasta session with the Humpingdons

at:- Lancaster Gate.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ardy500ukMan
7 days ago

High Wycombe

I shall invoke an early morning Aztec Evasion Tactic and travel to

Russell Square

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
7 days ago

near you

Oh didn’t see that coming, smooth play.

Peckham Rye

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
7 days ago

Sir y Fflint

Dashed quality play there chaps, seamlessly dovetailed!

Just had a call from the chaps at MI5 who have assured me that our recent robotic imposter has now been totally disassembled and its components are currently being forensically analysed at their central laboratory.

A rather lazy morning here after a fairly hectic week, I'm joining an old chum for a stroll in the park before lunch:-

Hyde Park Corner.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
7 days ago

near you

Hmmm I might just pop over to see the MI5 boys. I have some equipment I need them to inspect. I hear they are all very well equipped.

Westminster

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
7 days ago

Sir y Fflint

"Hmmm I might just pop over to see the MI5 boys. I have some equipment I need them to inspect. I hear they are all very well equipped.

Westminster "

A classic move there Homooso, well manoeuvred!

You'll of course realise that you'll need an appointment and a password to gain entry to MI5, but ask to see "Brenda" in "Dept Q" he has versatile hands that heal with anything technical, he was an absolute whizz with my old Bush when a valve blew last back-end.

Well, it's very quiet on all fronts this evening and it's a while since I've checked in, so I'm going to attempt Eisenbahn's Triple to hopefully touch base at:-

Mornington Crescent.

Over to you to put the next round into play chaps, double points this evening for the inclusion of an Ampersand and there's a Edradour Malt awaiting you at The Bullington.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ardy500ukMan
6 days ago

High Wycombe

Returning from a splendid lower torso terpsichorean event at the recently opened Gentleman’s Club, Fumble & Grope, I catch the last train to,

Chalfont & Latimer

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
6 days ago

Sir y Fflint

I say! Well played there Hardy old chum! I do so enjoy a good solid nocturnal ampersand!

Following my attempt at Eisenbahn's Triple last night, this morning I'll plump for a simple Pachydermic Castellation to arrive at:-

Elephant & Castle.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
6 days ago

near you

“Brenda” did indeed attend to my equipment and has sent me on a most secret mission hence I’m of to

Heathrow terminals 2 & 3

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *amie1402Man
6 days ago

liverpool

Got to be Clapham Common now surely ?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eepeter4Man
6 days ago

Bournemouth

Be careful going to Clapham someone did and ended up in North Yorkshire

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eepeter4Man
6 days ago

Bournemouth

"Be careful going to Clapham someone did and ended up in North Yorkshire "
Wimbledon

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
6 days ago

Sir y Fflint

Well crafted and nicely executed chaps, MC play at its best.

I was browsing through the MC archive earlier to discover some rarely played moves, exactly 60 years ago this very evening, on 16th December, 1964 at 20.02 hrs, the late Col. Bruce White VC undertook his Halfaya Pass (Hellfire Pass) Manoeuvre to arrive safely on time at:-

Charing Cross.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ardy500ukMan
5 days ago

High Wycombe

Heading for an Inverse Ecclesiastical Intervention I alight at

St. Paul’s

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
5 days ago

Sir y Fflint

"Heading for an Inverse Ecclesiastical Intervention I alight at

St. Paul’s "

Well played Hardy old chap, I trust that you are now suitably refreshed of spirit and soul.

An early morning jaunt before breakfast at:-

Maida Vale

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
5 days ago

near you

I shall play a poultry move to

Cockfosters

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
5 days ago

Sir y Fflint

"I shall play a poultry move to

Cockfosters"

A quiet day of play here, a good avian theme there Homooso, nicely played.

Following your fine example, I shall continue with the theme:-

Goldhawk Road

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
4 days ago

near you

Has to be

Hatch end

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
4 days ago

Sir y Fflint

I see your reasoning there Homooso! Devilishly ingenious whilst ingeniously devilish! 😈

Just out of the Old Gas & Gaiters Socy, seasonal bash, so a tad somewhat squiffy in the cold night air! But determined to do my bit and remaining with the avian theme:-

Canary Wharf. 🐤

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
3 days ago

near you

It might be stretching a theme but

Finchley Road

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *untimes61Man
3 days ago

Islington, London

Stretching it a bit, but it is the Festive Season. In keeping with FR a trip on the Metropolitan line to

Rayners Lane

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
3 days ago

Sir y Fflint

Good play chaps!

Although...Rayners Lane? 😳...Hmmm? Isn't that an area frequented by harlots, trollops, strumpets, whoremongers and other such persons of ill repute, guttersnipes and similar ilk?? .

Or is my aging mind misleading me I wonder? 🤔 I must remember to ask Trumpy later, I'm sure he represented the Crown in a case that occurred in that area a good while back.

Now, meandering off track a tad there, aha!...yes!... adhering to the avian theme, this leadeth me to:-

Goldhawk Road.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *amie1402Man
3 days ago

liverpool

Well I’m off to take the dog for a walk in Barking.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
3 days ago

Sir y Fflint

I was almost stumped at that move, but you obviously used the automatic trapezoidal traverser to arrive at Barking, enjoy your walk.

Lunching earlier than usual today with my old chum of over six decades, dear old Claude, aka - Lord Blythe of Barrowmore,at his club near:-

Westminster.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
3 days ago

Sir y Fflint

In accordance with the rules, I'm having to implement the "4 hour rule" of "inactivity" and reluctantly declare:-

Mornington Crescent!

Over to my honourable friends the MC regulars to instigate a new round.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ardy500ukMan
3 days ago

High Wycombe

Returning on the Underground this evening after consuming several relaxing beverages at the Horn and Strumpet I fell asleep dreaming about a hirsute guardian of woolly mammals. Luckily I woke up in time to alight at

Shepherd’s Bush

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *hroatLadWellsMan
2 days ago

wells next the sea

I am completely lost. English is my mother tongue but I don't understand a word of what is going on here

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
2 days ago

Sir y Fflint

"I am completely lost. English is my mother tongue but I don't understand a word of what is going on here"

Oh Lord! How sad! One appears to have been prevented from p-m-ing you, otherwise I would have vainly attempted to enlighten you as to the inexplicable and unfathomable enigma.

Peace be with you.🌿

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
2 days ago

Sir y Fflint

"Returning on the Underground this evening after consuming several relaxing beverages at the Horn and Strumpet I fell asleep dreaming about a hirsute guardian of woolly mammals. Luckily I woke up in time to alight at

Shepherd’s Bush"

Dashed spiffing play there Hardy old boy, interesting to learn of your liking of hirsutism, although damned far from my own preference in the ...err department of the 'nads of course - I hasten to add!

Well, I say!... a state of inebriation certainly lubricates and fine tunes your acute prowess.

It's simply an age since I was up the old Bush but your choice of play of a arboreal theme inspires one to scoot orf at the double to :-

Burnt Oak. (Trusting that those confounded ancient phosphor cross headings there have been replaced).

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
2 days ago

near you

I like the way you’re playing gents!

Making a Robin Hood double I’m playing

Forest Gate

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
2 days ago

Sir y Fflint

"I like the way you’re playing gents!

Making a Robin Hood double I’m playing

Forest Gate"

Good morning Homooso! Admirable play there old chum, most abourealy admirable🌳

Now? Hmmmm? I'll try my luck with:-

Seven Sisters 🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *amie1402Man
2 days ago

liverpool

In that case I’ll go to Hyde Park Corner and listen to the speakers

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
2 days ago

Sir y Fflint

Presumably a loose abstract interpretation of the aboreal theme there Jamie, I can see that you are thinking well outside of the confines of the box. 😁👍

I'm having a quick dash to:-

Colliers Wood.

(The pantographic inverter there is worthy of note, apparently, so looking forwards to marvelling at that too), although a tad cold to be dillying about for long today.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *amie1402Man
2 days ago

liverpool

Since we are on arboreal themes from one wood to another then

Wood Green.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *andsyMan
2 days ago

tynemouth

I’m a little rusty these days since moving North so, if allowable in December, I’d like to play the Auerbach defence.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
1 day ago

Sir y Fflint

"I’m a little rusty these days since moving North so, if allowable in December, I’d like to play the Auerbach defence. "

Invalid move, please make yourself familiar with the 1952 Bullington Club Convention Rules (as amended) which state that a currently open LT rail network station must be named in every move.

I have made an extensive search through the MC annals and it is with regret that I am unable to trace any references to the Auerbach Defence which would indicate that its use has not been approved.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
1 day ago

Sir y Fflint

"Since we are on arboreal themes from one wood to another then

Wood Green. "

A well executed move there Jamie, to continue with the theme I'm going to:-

Royal Oak.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ardy500ukMan
1 day ago

High Wycombe

All this talk of wood has encouraged my morning tumescence. I therefore travel to

Marylebone(r)

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
1 day ago

near you

An interesting diagonal move there!

Parlmington’s subversion surely allows me to play

Arsenal

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *estlondonguyMan
1 day ago

Hammersmith

Far too early for such activities.

Head to Totteridge and Whetstone to calm down

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
1 day ago

Sir y Fflint

I say!.... Good morning chaps!

Jolly good play again although I do detect a missed "double-points" opportunity for the inclusion of an ampersand on one move!

Plodding on with the aboreal theme if I may, thus saving my neck by permitting me to dodge a much dreaded seasonal shopping trip up West with She-who-must-be-obeyed, my dedicated duties today take me to:-

Chorleywood.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
24 hours ago

near you

It’s never too early, especially at the festive season.

Wood Street

(By means of the Adelstone Christmas appendices 1967)

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *amie1402Man
24 hours ago

liverpool

Well since the theme of trees and greenery seems to be continuing I’m going to play a very long move now, right across the board to Ruislip Gardens

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *andsyMan
23 hours ago

tynemouth

"I’m a little rusty these days since moving North so, if allowable in December, I’d like to play the Auerbach defence.

Invalid move, please make yourself familiar with the 1952 Bullington Club Convention Rules (as amended) which state that a currently open LT rail network station must be named in every move.

I have made an extensive search through the MC annals and it is with regret that I am unable to trace any references to the Auerbach Defence which would indicate that its use has not been approved."

Whilst you do indeed make a very valid point I think you, understandably, assume I *was* playing the Auerbach Defence when in fact I was simply asking it is allowable. Your answer indicates it is not so I graciously withdraw the request and thank you for your detailed guidance.

I am now in the unenviable position of having exposed my ignorance and thus shall - in accordance with the Perriweather Convention - simply say Becontree.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
22 hours ago

near you

Well saved, and a genius use of Perriwether!

For obvious reasons I’m playing

Turkey Street

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
20 hours ago

Sir y Fflint

"I’m a little rusty these days since moving North so, if allowable in December, I’d like to play the Auerbach defence.

Invalid move, please make yourself familiar with the 1952 Bullington Club Convention Rules (as amended) which state that a currently open LT rail network station must be named in every move.

I have made an extensive search through the MC annals and it is with regret that I am unable to trace any references to the Auerbach Defence which would indicate that its use has not been approved.

I am now in the unenviable position of having exposed my ignorance and thus shall - in accordance with the Perriweather Convention - simply say Becontree. "

I did fully comprehend your question regarding the Auerbach Defence old chap, I was merely pointing out that there was no such reference to such in the minuted records of the MC annals that I ploughed through with a fine tooth comb, so to reiterate my answer, the lack of reference to the Auerbach Defence in the MC record would indicate that it had not been approved for play, in retrospect I should have also stated therefore that it's not allowed within the MC game. Although I think that you've already concluded so.

I thank you for implementing the provision under the Perriweather Convention and your impressive move to Beacontree. A devil of a place to negotiate as I recall, so bravo! bravo!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
20 hours ago

Sir y Fflint

"Well saved, and a genius use of Perriwether!

For obvious reasons I’m playing

Turkey Street"

Ah ha! Devilishly executed there Homooso! I trust that you remembered to put the giblets aside!

Well a busy afternoon at the All Gas & Gaiters Society's Seniors Christmas Buffet, I've been invited to join one of the old boys for drinks at his club in:-

Nine Elms.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
20 hours ago

near you

Giblets……

Stockwell 😂

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
20 hours ago

Sir y Fflint

"Giblets……

Stockwell 😂"

Ha ha! Great thinking there Homooso old chap! Keep stirring to avoid the lumps, there's nothing worse than perishing lumps!

Well duty once again calls so I must take my leave and head to:-

Oakwood.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
12 hours ago

Sir y Fflint

In accordance with the rules, I'm having to implement the "4 hour rule" of "inactivity" and reluctantly declare:-

Mornington Crescent!

Over to my honourable friends the MC regulars to instigate a new round.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ardy500ukMan
9 hours ago

High Wycombe

Gentlemen, a health warning. Looking forward to receiving a prolonged tongue to anus encounter I noticed two products from Q2M. Rim Cleaner and Prep. I duly ordered them. However, on delivery I discovered, just in time, they are car wheel cleaner and an oil additive respectively.

Musing on my narrow escape I travelled in anticipation to

Swiss Cottage

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *norguyMan
6 hours ago

W Norfolk

Finchly Road

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
4 hours ago

Sir y Fflint

"Finchly Road"

Hmmm?? Finchley Road, I presume?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *evanian OP Man
4 hours ago

Sir y Fflint

"Gentlemen, a health warning. Looking forward to receiving a prolonged tongue to anus encounter I noticed two products from Q2M. Rim Cleaner and Prep. I duly ordered them. However, on delivery I discovered, just in time, they are car wheel cleaner and an oil additive respectively.

Musing on my narrow escape I travelled in anticipation to

Swiss Cottage

Begads! Appreciate the caveat Hardy old chap, dashed distasteful situation there, the confounded rotters would be promptly decapitated if I were left to it!

On that note I shall head to:-

Tower Hill - let heads roll!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *omoosoMan
4 hours ago

near you

I have received a most festive missive from Mrs Trellis of North Wales. She sends Christmas greetings to all MC masters. With her bird plucked, stuffed and oven ready she is now relaxing with a brandy infused mince pie. She asked me to get some other last minute supplies at F&M

Piccadilly

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

Post new Message to Thread