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irish-pete
12/24/2003
12:51:01
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 Subject: Vlad's Impalers -- Part 5
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The last thread -- Part 4 -- is at gameknot.com/fmsg/chess5/1425.shtml. If you haven't read parts of it, please do.
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irish-pete
12/24/2003
12:52:00
[ report this post ] | Oops
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I made this thread twice.
What is the sign for a sheepish look?
Pete
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irish-pete
12/24/2003
12:55:16
[ report this post ] | Merry Christmas
Message:
May you all have a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannakah, Happy New Year, and Hearty Holidays!
From your Captain,
Pete
Go mbeannai Dia duit
(May God Bless You)
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carlosmart
12/24/2003
17:06:13
[ report this post ] | Thank you
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My captain.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all team-mates.
Carlos
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irish-pete
12/25/2003
00:09:46
[ report this post ] | Impaler Awards . . .
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will be presented soon. Get ready; you may get one of them.
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irish-pete
12/25/2003
10:08:33
[ report this post ] | Some Award categories . . .
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For the Impalers
Impaler Scoring Award
Best Record in 2003
Rookie of the Year
Best Team Spirit
Most Perseverance and Dedication
And there could be more Awards. (I was going to add one for Best Current Team Captain but self-interest disqualified me.) Each award winner gets his own trophy.
If you want to cast any votes, cast them in a message to me.
Pete
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irish-pete
12/27/2003
09:36:20
[ report this post ] | Are you ready to see the big trophy?
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Here it is:
www.legendsofhockey.net/html/pages/graphics/cup_plug.jpg
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sjoroos
12/27/2003
12:52:08
[ report this post ] | That is what i call a trophy!
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I quote Queen on this one: "I want it all, and i want it now"....
Want to take the time to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year as well. We had a fantastic year, but the next
one is promising to be even better :)
Take care guys and have a wonderful weekend,
/Peter Sjoroos
P.S. Any thoughts about the site Pete? Could it be something, or should
we lay it on ice for a while?
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irish-pete
12/27/2003
23:54:12
[ report this post ] | Vlad
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Has anyone heard from or about Vlad (bishop_vlad) lately?
Who has a way of contacting him directly?
Pete
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zormaster
12/28/2003
01:48:07
[ report this post ] | greetings
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Greetings to all the members of this team with a special hug for " Big Pete". :>)
Zorrie
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terryaki
12/28/2003
02:32:46
[ report this post ] | Welcome!
Message:
Hello Zorrie!
Welcome to the team!
John
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carlosmart
12/28/2003
04:32:44
[ report this post ] | Zormaster
Message:
Welcome to the team
Greetings from Spain
Carlos
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carlosmart
12/28/2003
05:42:27
[ report this post ] | Vlad
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I have sent a message to Mike about him. Perhaps he knew something because he postpones the Vlad's game every months.
Carlos
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indianking
12/28/2003
07:07:48
[ report this post ] | No Pete
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On my buddylist he hasnt logged on for 115 days!!
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irish-pete
12/28/2003
11:58:19
[ report this post ] | Welcome to our newest member . . .
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I would like to welcome the newest member of Vlad's Impalers -- Zormaster, who has the sexy name of Natacha-Michelle
We have initiated a thorough vetting process for new members, but Zor was able to shortcircuit it a tad because I have known her for a while yet on the Net. She is a strong player. Here is some background which she has provided to me over time.
Zor is a dual citizen of Russia, where she was born, in the year -- no, I won't say when -- but she is still what we call a spring chicken -- and The Netherlands, where she arrived in 1991. She is currently studying medicine at Leiden University and wishes to become an orthopedic surgeon. If she does, then perhaps she can buy life memberships for all her teammates. :)
She has been playing chess since she was 13 and is a Women's FIDE Master with a FIDE rating of 2307. She started playing the game by accident at her Dad's Club, and nothing has held her back since then. I have had the pleasure of playing quite a few games with her at other chess sites.
Despite her demonstrated skill at chess, she has no ambition to be a professional player.
Her hobbies include horse riding, sailing, dancing, reading books with classic themes, plus she is a fan of Robert Ludlum.
Pete
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drdesoto
12/28/2003
13:21:47
[ report this post ] | Welcome ...
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Zorrie - all the best for the coming matches!!
From the very foggy end of Germany,
Christian
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irish-pete
12/28/2003
18:01:21
[ report this post ] | But ...
Message:
that doesn't mean that Christian is foggy, certainly not where it comes to chess. In fact, his record shows things are quite clear to him in chess.
Pete
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cairo
12/29/2003
01:20:09
[ report this post ] | Welcome
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zormaster!!
Your now member of the famous/notorious Vlad's Impalers.
We will expect you to go out there to "crush" some sculls, in return you will be part of the best community at the net :-))
Happy New Year everyone and happy "scullhunting" in the new year to come!!!!
Best wishes
Cairo
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zormaster
12/29/2003
03:14:06
[ report this post ] | thanks
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To all the good wished i get in here.
I know Pete for a few years now and he is always a killerbee as opponent.
Good classic game style and an gentleman from head to toes :>)
Communication with me is not always simple but i have improved my english a lot the last years.
I can try Dutch or Russian tongue to you but i am afraid that translating these two languages should be a major problem for many, lol.
However, i wish you all an great 2004 and many chess scalps!
Natacha
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sjoroos
12/29/2003
12:26:58
[ report this post ] | Hi Natacha
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And welcome to the nicest :) team at gameknot....
We expect you to do your best for the team, that you make sure to enjoy your
time at gameknot and that you make some good friends among your team-members.
Take care,
/Peter Sjoroos
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terryaki
12/29/2003
14:03:32
[ report this post ] | The Irish Killer Bee!
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To Natache:
What an appropriate analogy. Pete as a killer bee! Pete the Fighting Irish Killer Bee! It sounds dangerous! In Texas, where I live, they have killer bees.
You learn not to mess with killer bees! :-)
Thank you for using English! You are correct, your English is much better than my
Dutch or Russian.
To indianking:
Hello, welcome, and thank you for helping Pete!
To everyone:
Wishing you all the best in 2004!
Thanks,
John
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irish-pete
12/29/2003
18:31:28
[ report this post ] | On Vlad
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I should clarify what I meant.
It was not when Vlad was online. I have been tracking that carefully.
Instead, I recall that a person or two seemed to know how to get in touch with him directly. Since he has not communicated directly with us, this worries me and I would like to see if we have better access to getting info to everyone about his present status.
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Now if we could convince indianking to come back to his roots and return to the No. 1 team at GK -- Vlad's Impalers.
The Killer Bee.
Irish-Pete
May your troubles be as few and as far apart
as my Grandmothers teeth.
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irish-pete
12/29/2003
19:16:50
[ report this post ] | HELP
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I'm having problems with my computer. It took me 1/2 hour just to get into the browser; i can't enter any other app. I am having problems rebooting and also getting a reading that I have a keyboard error although nothing seems to be wrong.
Is there anyone out there that may have some familiarity to help me with this?
Irish-Pete
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irish-pete
12/29/2003
19:33:47
[ report this post ] | I'm still in trouble . . .
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In fact, that is why I ended up using my browser to look around at some things -- that is all I can do.
Do you need a good vacation, well here is one way to relax:
www.chesscity.com/G/foto/batny_pool_ek.jpg
The Killer Bee
Irish-Pete
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drdesoto
12/30/2003
05:19:10
[ report this post ] | After this christmas ...
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I do feel like a killer-elephant - time for a long, long diet!
Happy New Year and a wounderful 2004 to all of you!!
Christian
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irish-pete
12/30/2003
08:15:48
[ report this post ] | So we have . . .
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The Killer Elephant at the Foggy End of Germany
Does that mean, since Killer Bees came from Africa, Killer Elephants come from Germany?
The Killer Bee
Irish-Pete
"A world without Pete would be less stable and more dangerous for all of us." Margaret Thatcher
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zormaster
12/31/2003
03:24:31
[ report this post ] | New Year
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I wish all of you an great/ fantastic new year and may it bring you what you want!
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Natacha XXXXXX
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cairo
12/31/2003
04:08:47
[ report this post ] | I'll
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second those wishes for the new year. May all your dreams come thru and may your health and of those of your dear ones be great.
All the best
Soren
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terryaki
12/31/2003
17:25:05
[ report this post ] | computer problems?
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Pete did you ever get your computer fixed?
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A poem about my spell check - author unknown
I halve a spelling checker...
It came with my pea see...
It plainly marks four my revue...
Miss takes I cannot sea...
I've run this poem threw it...
I'm sure yore pleased two no...
It's letter perfect in it's weight...
My checker told me sew.
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Thanks for all the warm wishes for the new year teammates!
Happy New Year!
John
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irish-pete
12/31/2003
21:16:48
[ report this post ] | Happy New Year
Message:
It turned 2004 13 minutes ago here in Virginia, USA.
No, my computer is still a problem.
This year, and it is not a resolution, it is a recitation of future fact, Vlad's Impalers will soar. Our points will climb; our team rating will climb.
It is the dawning of a new age for the Impalers!
And remember, The Vlads (as in the oscars) trophies are coming soon.
The Killer Bee
Irish-Pete
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carlosmart
1/01/2004
05:29:58
[ report this post ] | Happy new yearˇˇˇˇˇ
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To all team-mates. Good health and peaceful times to you and your members of your familiy and friends! May all your good wishes come true in 2004.
Carlos
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sjoroos
1/01/2004
07:09:46
[ report this post ] | About your PC
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Happy new year Peter (and all other's)
I've worked with computer's for 20 years (am CNE & MCSE) so i can give it a try :)
What operating system are you using?
Have you done a complete chech for viruses or other nasty stuff?
If using Windows 2000 or XP, go into "taskmanager" by hitting Ctrl+Alt+Delete and
chose "Processes". The following SHOULD be running:
explorer.exe
iexplorer.exe (if using internet explorer as browser)
services.exe
spoolsv.exe
svchost.exe (a couple of 'em)
system
taskmgr.exe
winlogon.exe
plus some other that might be there....
If you have other processes running, kill them one by one and check if it makes
any difference. If killing a process solves the case, make a search on internet to
find out what the process is for. If virus\trojan\spyware get rid of them as soon
as possible, either be running a antivirus program or uninstalling the program that
might have installed the process.
Have you changed\installed anything recently on the PC? Nowadays many so called
"free" software come with very suspicious "features" :( Try uninstall the latest
programs you've added, one by one, to see if it helps....
If it not helps, go to windows update and make sure you've got all the latest stuff
installed, also reinstall service pack (no.1 if windows XP).
As last measure, reinstall or REPAIR the operating system. Booting the PC with
the windows CD gives you the opportunity to do this.
If nothing of the above helps you might considering there could be some faulty
hardware in you PC. Try removing the hardware, starting with the latest added
and pray to higher powers that you find somthing cheap and easy to change
was corrupt :)
For further help\details you know how to reach me Pete....
Take care,
/Peter Sjoroos
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irish-pete
1/01/2004
11:28:26
[ report this post ] | Peter...
Message:
Thanks for the offer. I am going to take a look at your message closely and send you a pm (private message).
FOR EVERYONE ELSE. It is Peter who has put together the new team page that will be officially debuted soon. We owe a debt of gratitude to him for his fine work.
Happy New Year!
The Killer Bee
Irish-Pete
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mateintwo
1/01/2004
12:11:07
[ report this post ] | hello guys
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Wishing you all the best for 2004 , i wanted to say to Pete to contact Skipslot.
He could speak with Vlad by phone some time ago, but he has no fresh news :-(
Luca
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zormaster
1/01/2004
14:06:21
[ report this post ] | first wins
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6 team games and 3 wins now, 2 by checkmate and number 4 is coming up; i have mercy with my opponents, must be frustrating.
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carlosmart
1/01/2004
14:14:43
[ report this post ] | Congrats Natacheˇˇˇ
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That is the best beginning.
Carlos
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zormaster
1/01/2004
14:18:33
[ report this post ] | nr 4
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And number 4 in our pockets guys, goes well ithink. Thx carlos
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irish-pete
1/01/2004
14:41:11
[ report this post ] | Regrets but Welcome Solace
Message:
2004 started off with a bad omen, with a loss. It came at the hands of a FIDE GM and is understandable, but a loss nonetheless.
However, that was quickly followed with 3 wins, all by our newest teammate, the lovely Zor -- that included a mate in 13. :)
We have had 3 new teammates in the last month or so, terryaki, lazar60001, and zormaster. The team has been piling on talent.
As the intro to our team page say: "If you consider yourself a person with excellent or growing skills and character, join us! We shall remain the best team at Gameknot, and, with you, we will continue to reign!"
If you know anyone who can develop, let's get him on the team.
The Killer Bee
Irish-Pete
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terryaki
1/01/2004
21:36:09
[ report this post ] | Wonderful start!
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Congratulations Natacha on your wonderful start!
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Thank you Peter for working on the home page.
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Hi and welcome to Luca.
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The happiness of a man, in this life, does NOT consist in the absence,
but in the mastery, of his passions. - Alfred Lord Tennyson(1809-1892)
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Happy New Year!
John
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zormaster
1/02/2004
00:49:28
[ report this post ] | mate in 9
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And a mate in 9 :>)
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mateintwo
1/02/2004
01:19:44
[ report this post ] | For the captain
Message:
I think it is not so fair to get easy points with team matches with a player that dropped her rating by resigning 1000 games and then pairing her with 1200 or so players , when she was nearly 2000...
just my opinion...
Luca
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zormaster
1/02/2004
01:51:49
[ report this post ] | For the captain
Message:
My dear team mate;
If....i had no reasons to stop playing chess for a while i never ever resign my games. You may have your private opnion but be nice and send them in an private messages to Pete and don't let us argue about a topic which leads to frustrating my side only. Wish i was still high rated dear friend.
Kind regards, Natacha
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irish-pete
1/02/2004
02:15:00
[ report this post ] | Mateintwo
Message:
The issue you raise on a team rating is one I dealt with before. Rather than rehash the matter, I will quote from a message I already wrote. I would prefer not to respond in public to the matter because it is best discussed privately, but the issue was made public and I have to respond in that manner. Items in brackets are where I have changed the language for discretion or clarity.
"***As you know, my team has players with high ratings, with most of the lower ratings coming from time outs or personel problems. [My player] had personel problems, which I did not consider it appropriate to inquire about, that led to [the] current rating.
***
But let us also be honest.
1. [The] rating was reached within the GK system, and the decrease in rating was not made with any intent to benefit by being matched against inferior opponents. In other words, we had no intent to create a ringer. In fact, I have been concerned that, if there is a mismatch, [my teammate] may be bored. We come here to enjoy ourselves. I don't know any good player who thinks it enjoyable to beat inferior opponents.
2. I presented [my teammate] as part of the challenge to your team, which [you] reciprocated with your choice of a player.
3. While I understand your concern, I don't think it was incumbent upon us to disclose [my teammate's] prior rating or even that there were personal problems. [The] rating level was public information.
4. The real problem is with the methodology for calculating the GK ratings. I play at Stan's which has been introducing a system, currently being kept in informal form til finalization, that prevents such drops of ratings. I think the problem of rating calculation is one that has to be addressed with GK."
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If a captain is careless enough not to look at the opponents presented, I don't believe I or my team can be faulted. Each captain has a responsibility to his team which he cannot dodge by blaming it on the opposing captain.
Pete
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carlosmart
1/02/2004
07:06:29
[ report this post ] | Irish Pete
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Absolutely agree. Well done.
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zormaster
1/02/2004
09:08:55
[ report this post ] | games
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I can have a few more games, 1 game left from the 6 you gaved me.
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irish-pete
1/02/2004
13:56:26
[ report this post ] | Hades on Wheels
Message:
Zor is Hades on Wheels!
Mate in 10 or was it 9?
Zor, I'll still give you a chance to try to beat me.
The Killer Bee
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irish-pete
1/02/2004
14:09:25
[ report this post ] | 2 more
Message:
Terryaki and Doncan posted wins today.
OK, tigers, we are turning 2004 into a gold mine.
We now have 291 points in 737 games. Point-wise we are in 5th place -- but only 29 points behind █ Poland █. I'm not sure if the point count is updated instantly or overnight. █ Poland █ has 320 points in ***3170*** points. We shall surpass them quickly. With a little effort by the end of the month.
Of course, on a average points per game, we are well ahead.
What should our team motto be?
The Killer Bee
Irish-Pete
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zormaster
1/03/2004
13:06:17
[ report this post ] | Hades on Wheels
Message:
please lets battle, i'll wait for your ultimate challenge :>)
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zormaster
1/03/2004
13:44:30
[ report this post ] | Hades on Wheels
Message:
was in 9
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zormaster
1/13/2004
00:47:23
[ report this post ] | silence
Message:
Hey guys/gals make some noise! I haven't see a new topic for a week or so :>)
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