WannaBe Member since Oct-20-04 · Last seen Jan-15-26 Thank you Daniel Freeman and Alberto A Artidiello Not enough words can describe what you created and what we lost.

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Jan-14-26 Chessgames - Odd Lie    WannaBe: This one is from Henry Cho: "I'm changing the caller ID of my wife's phone number to Potential Spam" If you have not seen or heard of Henry, he is worth some of your time on YouTube.      Jan-14-26 Chessgames - Politics    WannaBe: So, again, the worker expressed and exercised the 1st amendment right(s), whether suspension is warrented or not is up to company/union policy. Not the administration, because this will be 0-9 in the Supreme Court. Another individual (who happens to be the president) also exercised ...      Jan-14-26 Dickson    WannaBe: Apparently, it was a "far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known"      Jan-14-26 Chessgames - Sports    WannaBe: Well, the Wizard of Oz is playing at Las Vegas Sphere...      Jan-12-26 Fischer vs V Pupols, 1955    WannaBe: I was thinking baseball bat, tire iron, or brass knuckles.      Jan-11-26 Tata Steel Masters (2026)    WannaBe: So, the Tata Steel blitz were held in India, and players have 6 days to fly to NED for the next (or 2026 first) major event... What is the flight path? Here are some ideas: https://www.flightroutes.com/CCU-AMS      Jan-06-26 WannaBe chessforum   WannaBe: And let's not even get into trombone with triggers...      Jan-06-26 Atterdag chessforum    WannaBe: <OCF> Not to mention when TV stations switch red (dem) and blue (rep) to what we know today... On a similar note, in Asia, if the stock shows red, it mean up, green, means down. Go fig.      Jan-04-26 OhioChessFan chessforum   WannaBe: This is for you, with some deeper insight on drone productions, Russian, and now with the cut-off of oil from certain S. American country https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUB...      Jan-01-26 chessgames.com chessforum    WannaBe: That is weird, I posted the answer to <TGA> at 7PM Pacific/10 PM Eastern, and now it shows as I posted Jan 1 2026(???????)

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< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 185 OF 750 ·  Later Kibitzing> Dec-24-06    arctic tern: I love Monty Python, but I can see why many don't get the humour. Fawlty Towers seems to me like a show everyone should love though (or at least get). And let's not forget Yes, Minister. Derek: 'Red tape holds the country together.' Funniest line ever uttered on TV. Dec-24-06    Open Defence: <Yes Minister> and the all time classic "When the country is going downhill, Government steps in and presses its foot firmly on the accelerator" Dec-24-06    brankat: <OD><"When the country is going downhill, Government steps in and presses its foot firmly on the accelerator"> So true. Since the dawn of History :-), and getting worse. Dec-24-06    Domdaniel: <Wannabe> Congratulations in advance for the big 10k. I've just sneaked in at the bottom of the frequent kibitzers list, but there's a long way to go... The elite 5-digit club is ready for you, though. A Christmas Day breakthrough, maybe? cheers Dec-24-06    Domdaniel: <: 'Red tape holds the country together.' Funniest line ever uttered on TV.> My favorite actually happened during a chess commentary. Kasparov had just pulverized Nigel Short, yet again, and the pundits on the special daily 3-hour TV show (set up in anticipation of a Great British Victory, or at least a Courageously Close Defeat) were all a tad embarrassed. Enter Jon Speelman, one of Short's seconds. Presenter: - So, Jon, what did you make of Kasparov's play today? Speelman: - It was theriomorphic. Pres: - Er, what? Speel: - It means 'a god manifesting in the form of a wild beast'. [British humour? it's not a bad description of Gazza at his peak...] Dec-24-06    LIFE Master AJ: Sunday; Dec. 24th, 2006. Merry Christmas!! (& Happy New Year.) I am pleased that you were the first poster in my forum, stay in touch. Dec-24-06    brankat: <WannaBe> All the best to You my friend for the Holidays and the coming New Year! Dec-25-06    WannaBe: Thanks to everyone. I (personally, am not religious, have no affiliation what so ever). But (probably) the only christmas song that I enjoy is the "Little Drummer Boy". Especially this 'Animaniacs' version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn2A... May there (someday) be peace on Earth, and good wills towards all. (Except in the case of chess!) Dec-25-06    Archives: I love the song, "Mary's Boy Child" by Boney M. And, "Thank God it's Christmas" by Queen. Hope you have an enjoyable and safe Christmas/New Year period <Wannabe>! =) Dec-25-06    RonB52734: Merry Christmas, WannaBe! Dec-25-06    RonB52734: <WannaBe> <"Little Drummer Boy". Especially this 'Animaniacs' version> Thanks for that, my friend :) But why did I think of <technical draw> at the end, there? Dec-26-06    RonB52734: Here's some more info on the Chicago Open: http://www.chesstour.com/chio07.htm Dec-26-06    WannaBe: So, here I sit, in the (empty) office, because I failed to note, that 26th is also an OFF-DAY!! Going home to do laundry... Dec-26-06    Zebra: <Wannabe> Snap! Except in my case I knew it was an off day, I just came in to read my e-mail and make a few moves on Gameknot. Dec-26-06    Robin01: Chicago in May might be possible. The entry fee is a little high though. I'll have to see. Thanks. Dec-26-06    mack: <British comedy is great... Fawlty Towers, Blackadder, My Family, Father Ted, Little Britain etc I can't think of many great American comedy shows that I enjoy, except for Married with Children.> You've made me angrier than I could possibly describe by lumping Little Britain and My Sodding Family in with those other three. I mean, it's my fault for being a comedy snob (aka 'having standards'), but it's utterly inexplicable. And the only American show you can watch is Married With Children?!? You what?? Seinfeld? Larry Sanders? Dick Van Dyke Show? Phil Silvers? Dec-26-06    technical draw: <RonB52734> Three reasons why you thought of me at the end of "Little Drummer Boy" 1. Jesus and technical draw are one and the same. 2. The baby Jesus grew up to be Lord and Savior. The baby TD will not. 3. Jesus opened the eyes of the blind. TD opens the eyes of the chess blind. 4. Jesus said, forgive your enemies 70 times 7. The baby TD doesn't know how to count. Dec-26-06    mack: <Dom> The banter during Gazza/Short was fantastic, wasn't it? Two particular highlights for me came in the Commentators vs K+S game: Nigel Short (on 3.Bb5): That's a vegetarian move. and Danny King: How about a lunch break, Ray? Dec-26-06    greatdane: <But (probably) the only christmas song that I enjoy is the "Little Drummer Boy". Especially this 'Animaniacs' version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn2A...; Ohhh, that's a pity. One of the best things about Christmas for me is the many nice, sometimes beautiful songs. Anyhow, I just wanted to thank you for linking to this wonderful animation. I like the twist towards the end - a good natured humour that keeps it from getting sentimental. Christmas means nothing for some, and probably a lot of different things for the rest of us. At the core, putting aside the dogmatics of religion, however, it's always a story of peace and love, good will towards men, light and hope for us all. In that sense a merry Christmas - and no offence meant by that word to anybody. Quite the opposite, actually. Dec-26-06    technical draw: <Wannabe> I might make the Chicago tourney. It will be my first tournament in years so I will try to make it. I might be in Columbus Ohio at that date and maybe I'll just drive to Chicago. I have family in Chicago so maybe I won't need a Hotel. I hope I can make it and meet (and beat) all you pawnpushers! Dec-26-06    Archives: <<Three> reasons why you thought of me at the end of "Little Drummer Boy" ... <4.> Jesus said, forgive your enemies 70 times 7. The baby TD doesn't know how to count.> Haha, you can't count! Dec-26-06    WannaBe: <technical draw> Please try, it would be a (great) pleasure to meet that cute Lil baby face in person! (And let me take photo, post it on-line! =) Dec-26-06    brankat: <WannaBe> Belated congratulations for #10,000 !!! Dec-27-06    Zebra: <Chicago in May might be possible. The entry fee is a little high though. I'll have to see. Thanks.> Couldn't you move Chicago a little nearer to Germany? Dec-27-06    WannaBe: <Zebra> I'll get right on it. Jump to page #   (enter # from 1 to 750) search thread:    < Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 185 OF 750 ·  Later Kibitzing>

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