|
Source: (consider it)
|
Thread: The All New Mornington Crescent Show
|
Baptist Trainfan
Shipmate
# 15128
|
Posted
Now you have posed us a Subterranean Conundrum.
For, of course we all know what a Cut-and-Cover line includes ... or do we? Does it include the Metropolitan Extension Line beyond Finchley Road, or the District Line to Upminster, for instance? Not much covering going on in places like that, I would vouchsafe.
Equally, what about C-&-C sections on bored lines - such as Canary Wharf station? Do we condemn passengers to the purgatory of an indeterminate wait just outside station limits? I know that happens all the time, but it's not intentional then, is it?
You really ought to be more careful! However I would suggest that South Kensington (District Line) (Deep Level) might just extricate ourselves from this particular fix - what's left of it!
Posts: 9750 | From: The other side of the Severn | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
The problem, Baptist Trainfan, is that second turn was out of turn - it wasn't the fifteenth Wednesday after you took away the first number you thought of on Willie Rushton's birthday, although I must admit that Karl's intervention does have an effect on play under Chapter XVI of the Constitution.
So, going back to Alderney, I think we're forced to go Hazelhatch and Celbridge - I shouldn't worry about mate in three, the King's at Elephant.
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Piglet
Islander
# 11803
|
Posted
AndyB, considering that you only appear to have been playing for about 10 minutes, you're at an eye-wateringly advanced level, although I thought all that green/orange chip-balancing malarkey had gone out with the Good Friday Agreement ... ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
You're making me look like a complete beginner, which is why you're going to forgive me for playing Leicester Square, even though it's still Wednesday here (just) and I'm risking putting the entire western hemisphere into spoon.
eta: Bother - missed the Wednesday deadline. Sorry about that. ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
[ 23. May 2013, 02:31: Message edited by: piglet ]
--------------------
I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander.
alto n a soprano who can read music
Posts: 20272 | From: Fredericton, NB, on a rather larger piece of rock | Registered: Sep 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
Leorning Cniht
Shipmate
# 17564
|
Posted
Leicester Square? Well, I suppose it's excusable, given that it's not bank holiday weekend quite yet, but you'll get stuck in the crowds for the film premiere.
Far better to skip the cinema and stay at home in front of the TV.
So Shepherd's Bush.
Posts: 5026 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2013
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
Hmmm. That only goes to show how out of practice I am.
King's Cross would only fall into Karl's trap, so let's run away to Euston Square.
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Baptist Trainfan
Shipmate
# 15128
|
Posted
Good thing too, seeing that the BBC Television Centre at Shepherd's Bush has closed down.
However that association between TV and Squares can only lead to one place (and it's not a good one): Walford East (cue closing credits, fade to black).
Posts: 9750 | From: The other side of the Severn | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged
|
|
Karl: Liberal Backslider
Shipmate
# 76
|
Posted
Well done BTF. That means there is an opening now for Trenzalore
That opens up such a range of possibilities. You do realise that parallel universes are opening up as we play now, don't you? The Trousers of Time would fit Cthulu...
--------------------
Might as well ask the bloody cat.
Posts: 17938 | From: Chesterfield | Registered: May 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
Leorning Cniht
Shipmate
# 17564
|
Posted
Tentacles in your trousers sounds like something to be avoided, so I think my play has to be Queen's Arcade. By warp shunt, of course.
Posts: 5026 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2013
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
Ongar seems the most appropriate move in the circumstances.
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Sioni Sais
Shipmate
# 5713
|
Posted
If we are on that theme then I think we can transit to Bushey Heath.
--------------------
"He isn't Doctor Who, he's The Doctor"
(Paul Sinha, BBC)
Posts: 24276 | From: Newport, Wales | Registered: Apr 2004
| IP: Logged
|
|
Leorning Cniht
Shipmate
# 17564
|
Posted
Nine Elms.
With a fully-charged accumulator and an Ambassadorial bonus, this gives me a transatlantic bonus.
McPherson Square.
Posts: 5026 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2013
| IP: Logged
|
|
Piglet
Islander
# 11803
|
Posted
Oh well, LC, if we've moved over to this side of the Pond ...
... let's see what people make of Toronto Union.
Oh, and as it's now Thursday, the western hemisphere is not in spoon. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
--------------------
I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander.
alto n a soprano who can read music
Posts: 20272 | From: Fredericton, NB, on a rather larger piece of rock | Registered: Sep 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
Leorning Cniht
Shipmate
# 17564
|
Posted
I'd say that Kipling might open up a few interesting possibilities, if you can keep your head.
Posts: 5026 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2013
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
Let's just quietly go to Pinner - fix this up and all that.
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Karl: Liberal Backslider
Shipmate
# 76
|
Posted
It's a bit glaring now, isn't it?
Having effectively tied a knot in the Trousers of Time, which must be quite painful for Cthulhu, we're back in our normal reality. Or what passes for it. Now, a conventional approach to getting to MC from here would involve a lateral transfer over the Picadilly line and a quick reverse peak time shunt across Northern. However, (a) that's boring, and (b) there'll almost certainly be a sudden howl of protest from someone sucked in by the Leamington Spa crowd, and frankly, after the tiring and tiresome events at last year's convention - in front of live TV cameras ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif) I think we'd all agree we could do without either the hassle or the reminders of scenes which one would expect rather in the stands at a 70s football match. Suffice it to say that Arn Osgrove and Ray Nurslane are still in the high security wing of a psychiatric hospital at a secret location in the country, and no-one yet knows what happened to poor San T'Pancras' Cocker Spaniel.
But I digress. Obvious move to avoid it all kicking off is Tharbad Quays
--------------------
Might as well ask the bloody cat.
Posts: 17938 | From: Chesterfield | Registered: May 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
Time to get out via Dover Western Docks.
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Karl: Liberal Backslider
Shipmate
# 76
|
Posted
Aha! I thought you might try that! Hoped indeed.
[sticks wet thumb in air to check for wind direction]
Regula 1
--------------------
Might as well ask the bloody cat.
Posts: 17938 | From: Chesterfield | Registered: May 2001
| IP: Logged
|
|
Leorning Cniht
Shipmate
# 17564
|
Posted
Are you sure you want to do that? Hours will seem like days if you take that route.
Still, on the plus side, it's less than fourteen hours from Mingo City.
Posts: 5026 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2013
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
Nothing else for it.
Mornington Crescent. Non-terminal, because I'm well aware that it would be an invalid move otherwise.
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Baptist Trainfan
Shipmate
# 15128
|
Posted
Mmm ... passing THROUGH M.C. ... that is a Highly Dubious Move which may be purely excused by the fact that there are no Passenger Conveniences at platform level leaving one is in Desperate Straits and needing to get to Euston as quickly as possible.
Only one thing for it (and students of Mr. Bazalgette's Great Victorian Construction will know why are going here) ... Beckton.
Oh dear ... can anyone lend me an old penny? ... Please? ... No-one? ... Bother.
Posts: 9750 | From: The other side of the Severn | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged
|
|
Leorning Cniht
Shipmate
# 17564
|
Posted
After that spot of light relief, we must be ready for a 2/- Moonlight Special to Gravesend. Change at Ebbsfleet International for the beer run.
Posts: 5026 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2013
| IP: Logged
|
|
Piglet
Islander
# 11803
|
Posted
I'm glad you did that, LC - I haven't been to Kent for ages, so I think I'll drop in on my sister-in-law in Faversham. As you mentioned beer, a pint of Shepherd Neame from the brewery along the road should be in order. Cheers!
--------------------
I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander.
alto n a soprano who can read music
Posts: 20272 | From: Fredericton, NB, on a rather larger piece of rock | Registered: Sep 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
Leorning Cniht
Shipmate
# 17564
|
Posted
So many choices, but I think we'll follow the gunpowder to Westminster, where we could pick up the Bishop and his finger.
Posts: 5026 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2013
| IP: Logged
|
|
Net Spinster
Shipmate
# 16058
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Leorning Cniht:
So many choices, but I think we'll follow the gunpowder to Westminster, where we could pick up the Bishop and his finger.
Such a move in the religious direction requires a balance towards science, hence South Kensington to take on board a few more fossils.
--------------------
spinner of webs
Posts: 1093 | From: San Francisco Bay area | Registered: Dec 2010
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
Time for a very precise shunt via the District Line to Hounslow West before coming back via the Piccadilly to Turnham Green.
[ 25. May 2013, 07:36: Message edited by: AndyB ]
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
The Weeder
Shipmate
# 11321
|
Posted
Oh My Goodness.
I have checked ALL the rule books and discover that AndyB's move really is valid, because this is a Saturday before a Bank Holiday.
So, having held on to make my move this long, I can help you all out, by way of a shunt to
Cockfosters
[ 25. May 2013, 11:33: Message edited by: The Weeder ]
--------------------
Still missing the gator
Posts: 2542 | From: LaLa Land | Registered: Apr 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
Leorning Cniht
Shipmate
# 17564
|
Posted
fforde-Rivers rides again!
Unfortunately, Clapham Common.
Posts: 5026 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2013
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
Elephant. Without castle.
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Baptist Trainfan
Shipmate
# 15128
|
Posted
Well, that's what it used to say on the front of the trains!
Just like it used to say Ealing - take your pick, but I think you know where I mean.
Posts: 9750 | From: The other side of the Severn | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged
|
|
Piglet
Islander
# 11803
|
Posted
Clever move that, BT - and by application of Piglet's Special Logic, I suggest we all get our passports ready, as the next move is obviously Pimlico.
--------------------
I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander.
alto n a soprano who can read music
Posts: 20272 | From: Fredericton, NB, on a rather larger piece of rock | Registered: Sep 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
But you don't need a passport if you're travelling by ferry to Kingstown!
[ 26. May 2013, 12:04: Message edited by: AndyB ]
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Baptist Trainfan
Shipmate
# 15128
|
Posted
And rapidly back to the present day at Holyhead.
Posts: 9750 | From: The other side of the Severn | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
Hook, line and sinker. Tower Gateway for the captured.
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
|
|
The Weeder
Shipmate
# 11321
|
Posted
Wimbledon
Watch out for the balls!
--------------------
Still missing the gator
Posts: 2542 | From: LaLa Land | Registered: Apr 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
Piglet
Islander
# 11803
|
Posted
![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif) I get to invoke the "Piglet-follows-the-Weeder Convention" of 1549!
Sticking with balls, although differently shaped: Twickenham
--------------------
I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander.
alto n a soprano who can read music
Posts: 20272 | From: Fredericton, NB, on a rather larger piece of rock | Registered: Sep 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
Leorning Cniht
Shipmate
# 17564
|
Posted
Clearly after all those balls, we are in want of a great big gherkin.
Aldgate would be the closest station to St. Mary Axe.
Posts: 5026 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2013
| IP: Logged
|
|
Baptist Trainfan
Shipmate
# 15128
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by piglet:
I get to invoke the "Piglet-follows-the-Weeder Convention" of 1549!
Are you entirely sure of the date? It does seem a little bit early for the Underground - although the Tudors were indeed clever people.
Better go to Richmond although there isn't much left of the Palace.
Posts: 9750 | From: The other side of the Severn | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged
|
|
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
If you must insist on saying what you like, take a trip to Marble Arch and visit Hyde Park.
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Piglet
Islander
# 11803
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Baptist Trainfan:
quote:
Originally posted by piglet:
... "Piglet-follows-the-Weeder Convention" of 1549 ...
Are you entirely sure of the date? It does seem a little bit early ...
I think it may have been caused by a crease in the Trousers of Time, or possibly a stretching of the Braces of Eternity. ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
As it's getting rather late I'm going to have to take a night-bus to St. Pancras
--------------------
I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander.
alto n a soprano who can read music
Posts: 20272 | From: Fredericton, NB, on a rather larger piece of rock | Registered: Sep 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
Net Spinster
Shipmate
# 16058
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by piglet:
quote:
Originally posted by Baptist Trainfan:
quote:
Originally posted by piglet:
... "Piglet-follows-the-Weeder Convention" of 1549 ...
Are you entirely sure of the date? It does seem a little bit early ...
I think it may have been caused by a crease in the Trousers of Time, or possibly a stretching of the Braces of Eternity.
As it's getting rather late I'm going to have to take a night-bus to St. Pancras
The dating is from the council of Nicaea so is actually 1874CE. Night train rules apply so going to Canterbury West.
--------------------
spinner of webs
Posts: 1093 | From: San Francisco Bay area | Registered: Dec 2010
| IP: Logged
|
|
Baptist Trainfan
Shipmate
# 15128
|
Posted
Hallo? Hallo? Is there anyone out there? Or have we been arrived at Outer Darkness (i.e. beyond the Travelcard Zones)?
We need to hop onto the Southern Electric and get back to Charing Cross pronto.
Posts: 9750 | From: The other side of the Severn | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
Sorry, due to engineering works you have been diverted to Liverpool Street - without actually arriving in Charing Cross.
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Piglet
Islander
# 11803
|
Posted
For me the natural progression from Liverpool Street is Colchester to see my in-laws, but there are some of the wrong sort of leaves on the line, so I've got stuck at Hatfield Peverel.
We apologise for the inconvenience. Normal service will resume in the morning.
--------------------
I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander.
alto n a soprano who can read music
Posts: 20272 | From: Fredericton, NB, on a rather larger piece of rock | Registered: Sep 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
Baptist Trainfan
Shipmate
# 15128
|
Posted
Now here is a woman with Intelligence and Understanding, who Truly Understands the railways we have in this part of the world.
We'll grudgingly allow a little progress: Witham.
[ 29. May 2013, 07:29: Message edited by: Baptist Trainfan ]
Posts: 9750 | From: The other side of the Severn | Registered: Sep 2009
| IP: Logged
|
|
Leorning Cniht
Shipmate
# 17564
|
Posted
Greater Anglia regrets to inform you that this service will be terminating at Witham. This is due to an earlier incident just outside the station.
I'm afraid your only possibility now is to go to Braintree.
Posts: 5026 | From: USA | Registered: Feb 2013
| IP: Logged
|
|
AndyB
Shipmate
# 10186
|
Posted
I think the only option from there is to shunt across, back, forwards, and back again to Dollis Hill
Posts: 149 | From: Belfast | Registered: Aug 2005
| IP: Logged
|
|
Piglet
Islander
# 11803
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by Baptist Trainfan:
Now here is a woman with Intelligence and Understanding ...
You're very kind, BT, but you obviously don't know me very well ...
AndyB, that was a very unfortunate move, even for late on a Wednesday, and has, I fear, put everything north of the river in spoon until 9:00 a.m. BST on Thursday.
Tooting Bec isn't north of the river, though, so it should be all right.
--------------------
I may not be on an island any more, but I'm still an islander.
alto n a soprano who can read music
Posts: 20272 | From: Fredericton, NB, on a rather larger piece of rock | Registered: Sep 2006
| IP: Logged
|
|
Net Spinster
Shipmate
# 16058
|
Posted
quote:
Originally posted by piglet:
AndyB, that was a very unfortunate move, even for late on a Wednesday, and has, I fear, put everything north of the river in spoon until 9:00 a.m. BST on Thursday.
Tooting Bec isn't north of the river, though, so it should be all right.
I'll fork the spoon by going further south and sending us to Morden.
--------------------
spinner of webs
Posts: 1093 | From: San Francisco Bay area | Registered: Dec 2010
| IP: Logged
|
|
Thread closed
Printer-friendly view
