The Snooker match
peterkelly
22 November 2014 12:09pmn
@Johnny Solstice
Regarding our proposed game of snooker:
I felt that a virtual frame or two would be enough, so I went into the snug to begin.
My break-off shot was remarkably lucky, as I fluked a red into one of the baulk pockets.
There then followed a sequence of thirty-five more very fortunate shots, some going in off several canons and cushions, but the end result was a notable one-four-seven. I'm only disappointed that nobody was filming it.
It's your break now and I think you might like to take advantage of the opportunities which only virtual snooker can offer.
It is your birthday, after all.
22 November 2014 12:09pmn
@Johnny Solstice
Regarding our proposed game of snooker:
I felt that a virtual frame or two would be enough, so I went into the snug to begin.
My break-off shot was remarkably lucky, as I fluked a red into one of the baulk pockets.
There then followed a sequence of thirty-five more very fortunate shots, some going in off several canons and cushions, but the end result was a notable one-four-seven. I'm only disappointed that nobody was filming it.
It's your break now and I think you might like to take advantage of the opportunities which only virtual snooker can offer.
It is your birthday, after all.
Johnny Solstice peterkelly
22 November 2014 12:44pm
from by break-off shot i managed to position a red on the lip of each pocket but have snookered you by placing the white ball carefully behind the shattered remains of the chandelier ...
22 November 2014 12:44pm
from by break-off shot i managed to position a red on the lip of each pocket but have snookered you by placing the white ball carefully behind the shattered remains of the chandelier ...
MonkeyJammas peterkelly
22 November 2014 2:47pm
Well, I'm the ref and you're both disqualified for inappropriate attire!
22 November 2014 2:47pm
Well, I'm the ref and you're both disqualified for inappropriate attire!
Johnny Solstice MonkeyJammas
22 November 2014 3:01pm
taking full advantage of the opportunities which only virtual snooker can offer.MJ
I have, using infinite probability set wardrobe instructions to Level 42 (Eye of the Beholder mode)...from certain locations it may appear that i am dressed as Trixie Lamb the semi-retired Burlesque Dancer...any other wardrobe malfunctions are artyfact.... :)
22 November 2014 3:01pm
taking full advantage of the opportunities which only virtual snooker can offer.MJ
I have, using infinite probability set wardrobe instructions to Level 42 (Eye of the Beholder mode)...from certain locations it may appear that i am dressed as Trixie Lamb the semi-retired Burlesque Dancer...any other wardrobe malfunctions are artyfact.... :)
peterkelly Johnny Solstice
22 November 2014 4:31pm
@ Monkey Jammas and Johnny Solstice
Well, I'm the ref and you're both disqualified for inappropriate attire!
.from certain locations it may appear that i am dressed as Trixie Lamb the semi-retired Burlesque Dancer. And I am wearing a perfectly clean set of blue overalls. Sometimes I accidentally slip the chalk into the pocket meant for a folding ruler and this causes problems of retrieval.
But the collar and cuffs are neatly ironed and I am wearing a matching bow-tie.
However, being snookered behind the chandelier, ( a remarkable situation, given the reds over each of the pockets), I wish to attempt a jump-shot to get to the one behind the pink and would like an adjudication from the umpire as to the legality of such a shot in matchplay conditions in a snug and on a double-birthday.
(The pink is next to the blue for those watching in black and white)
22 November 2014 4:31pm
@ Monkey Jammas and Johnny Solstice
Well, I'm the ref and you're both disqualified for inappropriate attire!
.from certain locations it may appear that i am dressed as Trixie Lamb the semi-retired Burlesque Dancer. And I am wearing a perfectly clean set of blue overalls. Sometimes I accidentally slip the chalk into the pocket meant for a folding ruler and this causes problems of retrieval.
But the collar and cuffs are neatly ironed and I am wearing a matching bow-tie.
However, being snookered behind the chandelier, ( a remarkable situation, given the reds over each of the pockets), I wish to attempt a jump-shot to get to the one behind the pink and would like an adjudication from the umpire as to the legality of such a shot in matchplay conditions in a snug and on a double-birthday.
(The pink is next to the blue for those watching in black and white)
mrsmatisse
22 November 2014 5:06pm
I managed to do this with relative ease but tripped up on a few so no gloating.
I've just found a pink ball in one of my sconces. Can the owner collect please.
22 November 2014 5:06pm
I managed to do this with relative ease but tripped up on a few so no gloating.
I've just found a pink ball in one of my sconces. Can the owner collect please.
Johnny Solstice peterkelly
22 November 2014 6:57pm
where's the ref?...i'm looking at an 872 ball plant if the knapp's been brushed properly...
Johnny Solstice peterkelly
22 November 2014 7:12pm
if the umpire should fall through a Riley Sinkhole all adjudications are settled by the relevant opponent ..Rule 22 The HitchCookers Guide to the Rest and Cue
so in this instance it falls on me to inform you that although "jump shots" are forbidden, a well executed double masse shot would be looked favourably upon
22 November 2014 6:57pm
where's the ref?...i'm looking at an 872 ball plant if the knapp's been brushed properly...
Johnny Solstice peterkelly
22 November 2014 7:12pm
if the umpire should fall through a Riley Sinkhole all adjudications are settled by the relevant opponent ..Rule 22 The HitchCookers Guide to the Rest and Cue
so in this instance it falls on me to inform you that although "jump shots" are forbidden, a well executed double masse shot would be looked favourably upon
peterkelly Johnny Solstice
22 November 2014 7:59pm
I tried the masse shot, but unfortunately I got into it a bit too much, and the cue ball is now firmly lodged in one of the birthday blancmanges on the bar.
I will wipe it off and would like to know if you want to replace it and make me play again or take a shot from baulk ?
22 November 2014 7:59pm
I tried the masse shot, but unfortunately I got into it a bit too much, and the cue ball is now firmly lodged in one of the birthday blancmanges on the bar.
I will wipe it off and would like to know if you want to replace it and make me play again or take a shot from baulk ?
Johnny Solstice peterkelly
22 November 2014 10:18pm
i think the canny thing to do would be to let you have another attempt as my shots from baulk are prone to Inov the Red syndrome
22 November 2014 10:18pm
i think the canny thing to do would be to let you have another attempt as my shots from baulk are prone to Inov the Red syndrome
peterkelly Johnny Solstice
22 November 2014 10:45pm
I tried that shot again from behind the chandelier, but I'm afraid with catastrophic results.
My adrenalin level was so high by then that the cue ball shot out the side door and was snapped up by Les the Pig, who I think mistook it for a truffle.
I'm really not sure which rule covers a lost cue ball, but I'm more than happy to pay for a replacement, although I realise that this doesn't help us out of the present predicament.
I hope I haven't spoiled your birthday.
22 November 2014 10:45pm
I tried that shot again from behind the chandelier, but I'm afraid with catastrophic results.
My adrenalin level was so high by then that the cue ball shot out the side door and was snapped up by Les the Pig, who I think mistook it for a truffle.
I'm really not sure which rule covers a lost cue ball, but I'm more than happy to pay for a replacement, although I realise that this doesn't help us out of the present predicament.
I hope I haven't spoiled your birthday.
Johnny Solstice peterkelly
22 November 2014 10:53pm
on the contrary you have cheered me right up...wasn't doing anything else except waiting to take some flapjacks out of the oven and the shot from the inside of a pig a pig seems the sort of challenge that comes along once in a green sunset so i shall endeavour to locate said porcine interloper with my pack of highly trained Yorkshire terriers...back soon
22 November 2014 10:53pm
on the contrary you have cheered me right up...wasn't doing anything else except waiting to take some flapjacks out of the oven and the shot from the inside of a pig a pig seems the sort of challenge that comes along once in a green sunset so i shall endeavour to locate said porcine interloper with my pack of highly trained Yorkshire terriers...back soon