tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084619245099614590.post8447202334094143220..comments2024-01-30T06:59:13.486+11:00Comments on Lousy@Chess: Mechanics' Institute @ San Franciscotanchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10248501580728956514noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084619245099614590.post-25611565959696495582010-04-14T13:12:57.226+10:002010-04-14T13:12:57.226+10:00Hello Ivan,
I don't have any plans as of yet....Hello Ivan,<br /><br />I don't have any plans as of yet. I may consider playing for the NSW Grade matches but I don't quite like this comp anymore.<br /><br />The problem is that I find a lot of bad-attitude chess players from other clubs (and one club in particular) that really is off putting.<br /><br />Didn't realise you visited SF before. Pretty kewl. :)tanchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248501580728956514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084619245099614590.post-55930487354994065472010-04-13T10:08:53.172+10:002010-04-13T10:08:53.172+10:00I was in San Fran last June and visited the club.
...I was in San Fran last June and visited the club.<br /><br />I was lucky to be there on a Tuesday when IM Donaldson gives a free lectureIvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766013089364074425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084619245099614590.post-16319292165246313162010-04-13T10:02:29.893+10:002010-04-13T10:02:29.893+10:00Thanks for the reply. I don't think my parents...Thanks for the reply. I don't think my parents read my blog, but my visit is a surprise.<br /><br />What will you be up to during April 21 - May 12.<br /><br />I have family in Melbourne so the plan is to drive there and spend about 5 days.<br /><br />Will keep you posted.Ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766013089364074425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084619245099614590.post-5346219217611591422010-04-13T05:04:26.025+10:002010-04-13T05:04:26.025+10:00Hello Ivan,
I just read your message on my blog.
...Hello Ivan,<br /><br />I just read your message on my blog.<br /><br />The Anzac Day Weekender in Melbourne is a tough tournament in that you have to play 3 full games on Sunday and that's after finishing 2 games on Saturday and the 2nd game on Sat starts at 7pm. However, the Melbourne chess has a lot of good players and you won't be short of good competition. :)<br /><br />If you're thinking of going to participate, you can take a return Tiger Airways/Jetstar flight from Sydney to Melbourne which costs about $100. Driving from Sydney takes about 9++ hours so if you're thinking of driving, do remember to rest up.<br /><br />You can also travel via train via CountryLink but it costs like $130++ each way which is not worth it.<br /><br />It's a pity there's no tournaments in Sydney when you're over here and the Sydney International Open just concluded. Bummer.<br /><br />PS: I've duplicate posted on your blog too in case you miss this post.tanchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248501580728956514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084619245099614590.post-54688036484364897222010-04-13T01:43:19.247+10:002010-04-13T01:43:19.247+10:00Hello Hippo,
I will be in Sydney again. April 21 ...Hello Hippo,<br /><br />I will be in Sydney again. April 21 - May 12.<br /><br />I am toying with the idea of plaing in thus event in Melbourne:<br /><br />http://sites.google.com/site/iwijetunge/melbournechess<br /><br />Adios<br /><br />IvanIvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766013089364074425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084619245099614590.post-11154187120992631042010-04-11T13:02:45.227+10:002010-04-11T13:02:45.227+10:00Hi Polly!
Indeed, I did like my trip to SF. Beaut...Hi Polly!<br /><br />Indeed, I did like my trip to SF. Beautiful city!tanchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248501580728956514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084619245099614590.post-52407550507823207272010-04-06T15:49:45.823+10:002010-04-06T15:49:45.823+10:00Glad you enjoyed your visit to SF.Glad you enjoyed your visit to SF.Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747958243702670987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084619245099614590.post-15387388590766000162010-04-03T00:04:56.072+11:002010-04-03T00:04:56.072+11:00Hello,
You're most welcome.
Thank you.Hello,<br /><br />You're most welcome.<br /><br />Thank you.tanchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10248501580728956514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8084619245099614590.post-4303449553058261002010-04-02T06:45:24.953+11:002010-04-02T06:45:24.953+11:00Thanks for the great review! The Institute offers...Thanks for the great review! The Institute offers free tours on Wednesdays at noon. Membership to the Institute affords you access to a world-class library, world renowned chess room, and a wide assortment of cultural events. Check us out at www.milibrary.orgtedwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082239076988467833noreply@blogger.com