Snow!

[June7]

Lived my early childhood in New Orleans. Snowed twice in 10 years. Otherwise, usually had the air conditioner running even through winter.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Our average, long-term, is once every seven years. We are in mid-cycle.

<<looks at thermostat on wall>>

Yep, A/C is definitely running on Christmas day. Outside air temp is about 80 degr F right now.

 

[Isaac]

I enjoyed the snowflakes

Might be the only ones I see all year

 

[Minty]

It's cold and damp here in the UK.
I'm self-isolating (due to covid) in the study at home away from the rest of the family, hence online when I should be watching rubbish tv with them.

Still, I've played some chess, some hearts, and some cribbage online which was interesting. I've proved my chess is very average, but I'm pretty good/lucky at hearts

 

[Jon]

It's cold and damp here in the UK.
I'm self-isolating (due to covid) in the study at home away from the rest of the family, hence online when I should be watching rubbish tv with them.

Still, I've played some chess, some hearts, and some cribbage online which was interesting. I've proved my chess is very average, but I'm pretty good/lucky at hearts

Hope you recover well. I'm playing chess too.

 

[AccessBlaster]

What's a good chess site?

 

[Jon]

lichess is a good start. Completely free! Chess.com have free options, although some are paid. Still, its another good choice.

Then again, it depends if you are looking for a game or to just learn.

 

[conception_native_0123]

Otherwise, usually had the air conditioner running even through winter.

that has to be global warming.

 

[June7]

that has to be global warming.

No, that's Louisiana 60 years ago. Hot is normal, cold is rare.

And I think the correct term now is "climate change".

 

[conception_native_0123]

And I think the correct term now is "climate change".

whops! I forgot the politics. =( my apologies. and THIS is the place to be correct. no doubt. right richard?

 

[conception_native_0123]

I'm playing chess too.

pretty soon you'll be a second Bobby Fischer.

 

[Steve R.]

What's a good chess site?

I have, on my Android tablet, Chess Time by Haptic Apps, LLC from the Google Play Store.
Anyone interested in playing a game?

 

[NauticalGent]

I have, on my Android tablet, Chess Time by Haptic Apps, LLC from the Google Play Store.
Anyone interested in playing a game?

My chess playing is a lot like my coding. I know the names of the pieces, how they move and the object of the game. However, I lack imagination and vision and have to rely on the work of others to produce anything of value.

And I am ok with that!

 

[oleronesoftwares]

This is my first december been active on AWF, and i have enjoyed my time here expecially the snow, since i have not witnessed any(because of the region i am in)

Can the forum have more of such backgound to depict not only weathers, but other happenings in the world per time, e.g a major sport tournament,etc.

 

[Isaac]

I have, on my Android tablet, Chess Time by Haptic Apps, LLC from the Google Play Store.
Anyone interested in playing a game?

Although I have no idea about when or timing, I think I might be interested in playing it sometime

 

[The_Doc_Man]

THIS is the place to be correct. no doubt. right richard?

Why start now? What changed? Oh... wait, let's acknowledge that Adam HAS tried to clean up his act. Credit where credit is due. But here? Political correctness is about as welcome as a badger in a cold outhouse. (And those of you who ever played the game will know from where that quote originates.)

 

[Isaac]

Oh... wait, let's acknowledge that Adam HAS tried to clean up his act. Credit where credit is due.

Agreed.

One of the most powerful and fascinating introspection & self improvement exercises I perform is when I discipline/force myself to mentally 'receive' from someone who I may have previously partly written off (not really written off, I just mean maybe thought negatively of for some reason) - 99 times out of a 100, I find out they absolutely have something to give me. E.G., Galaxiom and I have had some tense exchanges, where some fairly harsh comments were directed at me or my religion -- Yet, there is obviously a high level of experience, intellect & knowledge that they have to give, so I humble myself to psychologically receive it no matter whether I may have felt a little p**ed off at an earlier time.

These are some of the most effective character-building opportunities we have in life, IMO. Of course, I only do it a small % of the times that I ought, but even making an effort puts one on a more self-honest plane.

Plus, Adam has drastically improved and moved from totally provocative to totally acceptable, and I appreciate that.
I would go as far as saying that probably some of my earliest attitudes and comments toward Adam were wrong - even if nothing had changed.

Ok, philosophy done for the day. Clearly, I need to join a philosophy discussion forum to get it all out.
And before you say mind tavern......I heard about it, got all excited about it, but went and nobody was there! Best idea ever, though.

 

[oleronesoftwares]

Lived my early childhood in New Orleans. Snowed twice in 10 years. Otherwise, usually had the air conditioner running even through winter.

One of the things I like about the USA is that there is a wide variety of climates.

 

[oleronesoftwares]

What's a good chess site?

Can someone recommend a good chess app or website for one to learn, i only know how to play draft but would like to learn how to play chess.

 

[oleronesoftwares]

@Uncle Gizmo thank you.
@Jon is the teaching aid complete?