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Anyone for Backgammon?

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Is it just me, or do any of you bikers find that chilling out doesn't usually include a challenging game of backgammon? It is all very well riding off into the dawning day, heading for something new to mark today different from yesterday, but what do you do when you get there?
Mooch around, admire the views, dip your toes in the sea if you are at the coast and it isn't two miles out across the flats. Have a cuppa (minimum units). Have a proverbial ice cream or fish & chips - ahrrr Sherringham!
Now how about an absorbing game of backgammon? Older than chess and just as exciting.
Hands up any backgammoners out there.

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GregatHigham @ 03/08/2010 17:45  

You lost me after Fish and chips. Older than chess and just as exciting. Can't disagree with that.

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bluesbiker @ 03/08/2010 18:37  

never played it dunno how. used to play chess and was quite good at it but never found it exciting. its the only war game i would play tho

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dunans @ 03/08/2010 18:40  

Used to play it when I was young with my sisters and grand mother, used to love it

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brigadoon @ 03/08/2010 19:03  

Ah, memories. I didn't play it as a youngster, but was introduced to it on one of the Ramblers (walking not talking) outings. Sorry dunans, but it isn't a war game but an absorbing strategy game.

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GregatHigham @ 03/08/2010 20:43  

I play backgammon a lot, I was shown how to by my cousins husband who is Turkish, I was hooked from day 1

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Deleted User @ 03/08/2010 22:01  

At last, thanks sv_shell. Good to hear it is still alive. Do you have a local BG group to keep your skills honed?

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GregatHigham @ 03/08/2010 22:09  

I play backgammon a lot...

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Spacedaag @ 04/08/2010 11:50  

Been wanting to learn to play for years ...........

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Brummie Jackie @ 04/08/2010 11:54  

Yes GregatHigham, used to play in tournaments at work and occasionally at Casino but that was a long while ago. BJ, you find the time and I'll teach you !!!!

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Scorpio54 @ 04/08/2010 11:57  

Havent played it for years ... so bit rusty ... but did actually enjoy it :)

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rockchick123 @ 04/08/2010 12:01  

Mr Ken ssshhhhh think they are referring to backgammon not that ....

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Brummie Jackie @ 04/08/2010 12:20  

Let me explain a bit about chess and back gammon.... DULL DULL DULL DULL! if you want exiting gameplay get an xbox we're bikers not hikers!

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bluesbiker @ 04/08/2010 12:38  

If any of us have the brains, could we work out how to do a biker championship? Something like the Canonball Run... only weirder. Including, let’s say, the water hole, hats with horns, an intimacy with anonymous Hindu goddesses (with lots of hands), straight through exhausts and oodles of beer?

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Spacedaag @ 04/08/2010 12:44  

Spacedaag, you lost me after the watering hole. I reckon if there is enough interest we could have a go at an event, small though the number might be.
If there is enough interest, we could have a ride-out to a fairly central location. Any suggestions from anyone?

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GregatHigham @ 04/08/2010 14:46  

I enjoy backgammon too! Used to have a lovely board but it went "missing" after my partner and I split up :( Regards rides out, I agree it's interesting to do something different rather than simply ride in circles or return to the same cafe again and again. I enjoy historical stuff so am a member of English Heritage - they're good places to go in your bike gear as most locations are already in ruins lol I also like to pack the tent & head off somewhere interesting rather than aim for a drunken biking binge - great for the odd weekend but soooo much to see in the world...... :)

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Deleted Member @ 04/08/2010 15:48  

So how is it played? Seems interesting (to me)

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maxnod @ 04/08/2010 18:53  

the old folk play cribage here at the sea side GregatHigham i seen em when im eating my fish n chips as for chess bishop to D6

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WheelyNealy @ 04/08/2010 20:16  

I like your idea pumpkin and perhaps WheelyNealy could suggest where good fish & chips can be had.

I have been doing quite a bit of rambling around Staffs and Derby with my brother and find a rest stop can be enhanced with the odd game.

We need a short-list of suggested ride-outs. Any offers?

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GregatHigham @ 04/08/2010 20:31  

Ok, where's the hidden cameras? This has gotta be a wind up.

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bluesbiker @ 04/08/2010 20:59  

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