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How do you do, ladies and gentlemen.

Let me introduce myself. I am GemiNine and glad to be a part of the team as well, very much so. I shell be glad to answer your questions about my games, your games, my life style, believes and such.

Best regards and enjoy your games.
geminine

P.S. Would you care to introduce yourself, please?

kingdanny

8/02/2006
02:54:31
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hi all

spygirl

8/02/2006
06:30:48
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Hello...

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Obviously, I'm Brandy...live in the Baltimore, Maryland USA area...not been playing chess all that long in terms of strategy (although I've been moving the pieces around since I was a child).

I am addicted to the game :)

I also see great things happening with this team. We have our ups and our downs, but I think in the long run we're doing very well overall.

As a personal milestone, I was down in the negatives pretty far and have concentrated on my team games enough to turn those numbers around. For those of you who feel you are in a bit of a slump, don't sweat it. You'll be fine.

2kcusxos

8/02/2006
08:41:06
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Hallo.

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I'm Erik. I live in Gaithersburg, MD. I love chess.

Yup, that's it. I'm not much of a player - USCF rating is around 1400 - but I'll answer any questions that I can.

cfinlayson

8/02/2006
11:25:48
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HI everyone !!

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The longer this team goes on thge more it is feeling like a team with more interaction and discussion and I would have to say I am glad to be part of it. I only took up chess a few years ago after a very long absence of some 15-20 years and even then I was only teaching myself by playing my younger brother, so it has been a steep learning curve and I would love some advice on my openings as that is where if I am gonna lose a game that is when it will happen, but any advice or general conversation welcome, my personal info is on my profile page.

spygirl

8/02/2006
14:09:44
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advice....

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We'll Craig, we're glad to have you a part of it.

As for advice....any advice to my game would be greatly appreciated. I am currently playing an unrated game against Cyrano. Yes, the 2500 player Cyrano! And he is being patient with me. I don't feel worthy to be sharing the same board! But anything I can learn from him would be awesome.

And well, I think the only way to get better is to play people better than I am....which is a lot of people :) So I keep trying.

cak7

8/02/2006
18:51:29
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Never Fear ,Never Surrender

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That is the only way i have found to become better little by little. That would be the best and only advice I know to give. Go Get'em Team!:)

spygirl

8/03/2006
09:16:53
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another team mini-tourney?

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should we start another one...for those who aren't in the first or for those who love mini tourneys?

2kcusxos

8/03/2006
09:19:54
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Well, the first one has been fun, so sure!

cfinlayson

8/03/2006
09:22:46
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I would like to, but at the moment life is very busy, both at work and play, so at the moment I would have to decline unless there is a space left when I feel I can give it my attention(maybe in a couple of weeks, or maybe more , and having too many games makes me play badly(well more than usual anyway), but have fun regardless.

spygirl

8/04/2006
15:37:43
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I can hold spots open....

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in the next mini-tourney :)

geminine

8/07/2006
19:48:47
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gameknot forum vs. outside forum

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Somehow, I favor the idea of team discussions here, in the gameknot forums - simple enough. Captain was kind to start one for us. What do you think?

2kcusxos

8/07/2006
19:54:15
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Agreed.

spygirl

8/08/2006
02:55:06
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well, whatever is easiest...

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for the Team. I'll support. I know that Gravity wants us to use his outside forum, and while I think it's a good idea, I also think it may be easier to discuss things here.

We're all here anyway :)

2kcusxos

8/08/2006
05:08:17
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It's easier for me.

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I'd prefer to do Gameknot stuff on Gameknot... but whatever the team decides to do is fine.

cfinlayson

8/17/2006
01:32:07
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gameknot forum vs. outside forum

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I mean no disrespect to gravity here, but I have a tough enough time replying and keeping on top of my games within gameknot without adding another forum into the equation, so I would like to keep everything together if that is alright with everyone else..

2kcusxos

8/17/2006
01:33:51
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Fine with me.

spygirl

8/17/2006
06:17:29
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I agree.

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I will inform the team that it is easier and more practical to stay within Gameknot without adding another forum into the equation.

Well said, Craig.

cak7

8/18/2006
15:34:18
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Welcome to all our new team mates.

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I know i don't say much ,but good luck to all the new people. also welcome to the team.anybody need to practice i'm always game,cak7

kingdanny

8/23/2006
08:42:09
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timeouts

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what is the policy on time outs, three strikes and your out ?

spygirl

8/23/2006
13:45:42
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Time Out Policy

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It's pretty much a liberal "three strikes and you're out" policy...however, I do understand that there are extenuating circumstances and can work with team members on an individual basis as long as those individuals COMMUNICATE with me. Simply timing out and disappearing and not saying anything about it is unacceptable to the team in general. If a team member comes forward and says "I've been having problems with my family, etc." then I'm a lot more understanding.

First incident = written warning
Second incident = suspension of team games for a certain time..I believe we said one month.
Third incident = dismissal from the team.

2kcusxos

8/23/2006
13:52:39
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Sounds good.

geminine

8/24/2006
10:14:50
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re: timeouts

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I agree with you, Captain.
Communication is the key.

spygirl

10/02/2006
13:10:59
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where is everyone?

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Awfully quiet here.

2kcusxos

10/02/2006
13:14:24
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re: where is everyone?

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So it is.

How is everyone?

cfinlayson

10/02/2006
15:57:31
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Been busy

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Not had much time even to take a shot never mind post messages, working the dreaded night shift at the moment but hopefully get back to some normality in the next 2 weeks, hope this note finds everyone well, Craig.

geminine

10/03/2006
07:33:46
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oh, it's not only me then ;o)
working during nights/holidays as well, recently more often than I should - finishing the project - you know that feeling/crazy schedule/lots of coffee

enjoy your games
alex

spygirl

10/11/2006
10:07:35
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coffee

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is a wonderfully good thing for when we're busy like this!

cfinlayson

10/16/2006
15:38:41
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Yeah, but not so good for the old blood pressure, but hey I will take anything thats gives me a little kick first thing in the morning.

cak7

10/16/2006
20:37:35
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re: coffee

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that helps my bad chess choices early morin and move thru my games to fast. but thats just me:)

geminine

10/18/2006
11:55:27
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some more funny coffee wisdom

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You know you are addicted to coffee if
-You grind your coffee beans in your mouth.
-You sleep with your eyes open.
-You have to watch videos in fast-forward.
-You can take a picture of yourself from ten feet away without using the timer.
-You've worn out your third pair of tennis shoes this week.
-The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse.
-You're so jittery that people use your hands to blend their margaritas.
-You walk twenty miles on your treadmill before you realize it's not plugged in.
-You forget to unwrap candy bars before eating them.
-People get dizzy just watching you.
-You channel surf faster without a remote.
-You have a picture of your coffee mug on your coffee mug.
-You can outlast the Energizer bunny.
-Your nervous twitch registers on the Richter scale.
-You help your dog chase its tail.
-You soak your dentures in coffee overnight.
-Your first-aid kit contains two pints of coffee with an I.V. hookup.
-You ski uphill.
-You get a speeding ticket even when you're parked.
-You answer the door before people knock.

Anybody else to add some? ;o)

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