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I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:50 pm
by AlanLlewellyn
I dabble in politics its fair to say but if I thought my opinions actually held weight in ordinary peoples lives i would run a mile and hide under a rock. I am not Machiavellian, i see myself as having core beliefs but my choice of hobby has become a way out of the humdrum and stressfull role of paid employment(my illness has struck me down everytime i have tried to work) but I have a hobby in Chess to save me and I take the study, history, culture , play and community of chess very seriously., long may chess reign in my life.
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:20 am
by Simon Rogers
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:50 pm
I dabble in politics its fair to say but if I thought my opinions actually held weight in ordinary peoples lives i would run a mile and hide under a rock. I am not Machiavellian, i see myself as having core beliefs but my choice of hobby has become a way out of the humdrum and stressfull role of paid employment(my illness has struck me down everytime i have tried to work) but I have a hobby in Chess to save me and I take the study, history, culture , play and community of chess very seriously., long may chess reign in my life.
Welcome to the forum Alan.
I enjoy reading your posts.
You are a breath of fresh air.
It's always best to stick to chess rather than dabble in the politics on this site.
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:40 am
by AlanLlewellyn
Simon Rogers wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:20 am
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:50 pm
I dabble in politics its fair to say but if I thought my opinions actually held weight in ordinary peoples lives i would run a mile and hide under a rock. I am not Machiavellian, i see myself as having core beliefs but my choice of hobby has become a way out of the humdrum and stressfull role of paid employment(my illness has struck me down everytime i have tried to work) but I have a hobby in Chess to save me and I take the study, history, culture , play and community of chess very seriously., long may chess reign in my life.
Welcome to the forum Alan.
I enjoy reading your posts.
You are a breath of fresh air.
It's always best to stick to chess rather than dabble in the politics on this site.
Hello Simon, nice to talk to you, yes i find its amazing how non-controversial traditional politics of our grandfathers and fathers has become so controversial in the modern times and media.
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:58 am
by AlanLlewellyn
as for chess politics its well known Stalin saw the opportunity to influence the wests intellectuals with it, I am one of those that think resistance is never futile to that 'mission'.
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:07 am
by Simon Rogers
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:58 am
as for chess politics its well known Stalin saw the opportunity to influence the wests intellectuals with it, I am one of those that think resistance is never futile to that 'mission'.
You've certainly rejuvenated the forum with lots of interesting Topics.
I'm all for positivity.
Keep up the good work.
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:18 am
by AlanLlewellyn
Simon Rogers wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:07 am
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:58 am
as for chess politics its well known Stalin saw the opportunity to influence the wests intellectuals with it, I am one of those that think resistance is never futile to that 'mission'.
You've certainly rejuvenated the forum with lots of interesting Topics.
I'm all for positivity.
Keep up the good work.
you may or may not have wondered what the tigger on my profile picture is about, Janice my ex was mad about whinnie the pooh and said my personality was similar to tiggers so i used it.
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:29 am
by Simon Rogers
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:18 am
Simon Rogers wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:07 am
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:58 am
as for chess politics its well known Stalin saw the opportunity to influence the wests intellectuals with it, I am one of those that think resistance is never futile to that 'mission'.
You've certainly rejuvenated the forum with lots of interesting Topics.
I'm all for positivity.
Keep up the good work.
you may or may not have wondered what the tigger on my profile picture is about, Janice my ex was mad about whinnie the pooh and said my personality was similar to tiggers so i used it.
Yeah, I was wandering about that.
When is your next tournament?
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:43 am
by AlanLlewellyn
Simon Rogers wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:29 am
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:18 am
Simon Rogers wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:07 am
You've certainly rejuvenated the forum with lots of interesting Topics.
I'm all for positivity.
Keep up the good work.
you may or may not have wondered what the tigger on my profile picture is about, Janice my ex was mad about whinnie the pooh and said my personality was similar to tiggers so i used it.
Yeah, I was wandering about that.
When is your next tournament?
My next tournament is up in the air, with the cost of living crisis cutting into my wallet and i have a gambling problem as well, i was down to play in the northumberland congress and have booked a hotel in northampton for the rapidplay there -both look unlikely with the hole in my finances.
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:45 am
by AlanLlewellyn
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:43 am
My next tournament is up in the air, with the cost of living crisis cutting into my wallet and i have a gambling problem as well, i was down to play in the northumberland congress and have booked a hotel in northampton for the rapidplay there -both look unlikely with the hole in my finances.
Also the cost of petrol makes it difficult to travel, as i am far from most tournaments in Barrow.
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:43 pm
by Simon Rogers
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:45 am
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:43 am
My next tournament is up in the air, with the cost of living crisis cutting into my wallet and i have a gambling problem as well, i was down to play in the northumberland congress and have booked a hotel in northampton for the rapidplay there -both look unlikely with the hole in my finances.
Also the cost of petrol makes it difficult to travel, as i am far from most tournaments in Barrow.
Do you go to the same chess club as Matt Mackenzie and Trevor Blower?
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:34 pm
by AlanLlewellyn
Simon Rogers wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:43 pm
Do you go to the same chess club as Matt Mackenzie and Trevor Blower?
Yes and Dave Cole (ex NCCU president) and Martin Gawne(although he is mainly an Ulverston player) and George Horne
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 2:17 pm
by AlanLlewellyn
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:34 pm
Simon Rogers wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:43 pm
Do you go to the same chess club as Matt Mackenzie and Trevor Blower?
Yes and Dave Cole (ex NCCU president) and Martin Gawne(although he is mainly an Ulverston player) and George Horne
All absolutely top blokes including Matt and Trevor
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:48 pm
by Simon Rogers
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 2:17 pm
AlanLlewellyn wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 1:34 pm
Simon Rogers wrote: ↑Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:43 pm
Do you go to the same chess club as Matt Mackenzie and Trevor Blower?
Yes and Dave Cole (ex NCCU president) and Martin Gawne(although he is mainly an Ulverston player) and George Horne
All absolutely top blokes including Matt and Trevor
Sounds like a great club.
My next tournament will probably be Scarborough Congress at the end of October.
Why not join Trevor etc and play at Scarborough?
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 4:02 pm
by AlanLlewellyn
I have always wanted to go to Scarborough and enjoyed the tournament(last year when i finally made it) though i never do well there BUT didnt go before, because of the road and rail links there are atrocious and the 5 hour journey of hell i had getting there put me off going again. Also with the lack of a decent hotel chain and lack of money means i wont be going back in a hurry.
Re: I am no politician, I am a chess player
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 4:06 pm
by AlanLlewellyn
i did go once in 1991 i think it was or 1992 but its a tough journey