Futures that lie ahead…
Soon I shall have months of free time. ‘Tis quite likely that I be frequenting Bangkok Chess Club. I enjoy the evenings more if I am playing well. I should brush up on opening theory and ply my trade against Lucas Chess Programme frequently in order to facilitate this, since absence does make the heart grow fonder…but then I may not… .
That which presently lies…
Aside the time of writing, it is Songkran in Thailand and so the Bangkok Chess Club Open is up and running. Songkran means war -and not just over the board! It is the longest holiday in Thailand, since it heralds the coming of the new year, which is celebrated by a huge waterfight festival, making it the best time to squeeze in a Swiss 9-rounder. For several reasons, I am unable to attend this year. The same could be said of my daughter. In truth, I have only played in one tournament in the past decade -long may it stay that way. This does not mean I would rather not be there. Actually I would. All it means is I would rather not play opting instead to enjoy the sense of occasion and help out (I was the official photographer for many years amongst other things). More about chess in Bangkok can be found here, bangkokchess.com (and yes the photo you see in the header was mine all mine, webmaster Peter seemed to like it)… Umm, don’t you think the beachside 5 star hotel which wanted 2.7 million baht for use of its ballrooms, we got it down to 0.9 million is home to this year’s tournament looks rather much like a resort and spa? That it be btw. The Sheraton Hua Hin
That which lies in the past…
Key-rings on order courtesy of my -ex from the tournament where we first met fifteen years ago. A blue knight for me, a green King for Grace, who were it not for my unending love of chess would not have come to be a part of this wonderful world in which we all live and play out the lives we lead… .
A better family game…
Another better family game…
Song of the week
Old classic from Summer 93. I still love the video, as this week’s youtube history shows.
Runner up
The bassline for this inspired Killing Joke and their song 80’s, which inspired Nirvana and the song Come As You Are. The Damned are my favourite punk band.
M J M
(note to reader on the above salutation: orange be my favourite colour, purple be Grace’s mum’s favourite colour, and pink be Grace’s favourite colour)
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