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Mornington Crescent -- an introductory game

redSpikes — Mon, 06 Dec 2004 14:53:22 GMT

We will be playing the '92 variation of the Central Standard Rules, for simplicity's sake, with all extras discarded, and knib discounted.

I shall open, rather nicely i feel, with Rayners lane, and leave the rest to you.

Maps can be found about the place.

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The Archers...daily or omnibus?

Lucy B — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 06:53:46 GMT

new member, imagine my delight to find a radio 4 tribe!!! Yay! ;-)

The Archers rocks...want to know how you listen - daily at lunchtime at evening or do you wait for the Sunday omnibus like me? If I have the radio on in the evening and I hear the theme tune at 7, I have to shout "Nooooooo, noooooo!" as I run to turn it off so I don't hear any snippets before the delicious whole hour and a quarter on a Sunday!

What 'bout you?

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Too good to keep to myself!

bobs — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 08:33:01 GMT

Got sent this...... You'll have to be QUICK!!!!!

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue mailing list member

We bring you news of the first two recordings in the Autumn series of I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. The third is not yet confirmed but looks like it will take place in Yorkshire in late December.

In response to the many emails we received last series from people unable to book tickets, this series we have deliberately selected theatres with a large seating capacity. So we hope that as many of you as possible are able to get tickets.

Recording One:

This will take place at the London Palladium on Sunday 2nd October 2005. Tickets are priced at £12.50, £10.50, £8.50 and £6.50. The theatre normally adds a booking fee to the price of the tickets, however we have arranged to absorb this cost for you. To book tickets, you should either call this telephone booking number: 020 7494 5438 (open 24 hours a day) or try booking online at www.seetickets.com

The recording starts at 7.30pm and the doors open at 6.45pm. We should be finished by 10.30pm. The special guest for this show is Jeremy Hardy.

Recording Two:

This will take place at the Brighton Dome as part of the Brighton Comedy Festival on Tuesday 18th October 2005. Tickets are priced at £10 and £8. To book tickets you need to contact the Brighton Dome Box Office on 01273 709709 (open Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm). The ticket sales website address is www.brighton-dome.org.uk/events/events.asp?et=2

The recording starts at 7.30pm and the doors open at 7pm. We should be finished by 10.30pm. No special guest has yet been confirmed for this recording.

And that's about it for now. We'll try to get details to you of the Yorkshire recording as soon as we can.

Best wishes

Jon Naismith & Janet Staplehurst

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A quick limber up?

bobs — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 17:27:28 GMT

I was wondering idf anyone fancied the notion of limbering up to a festive game of Mornington Crescent with a nice easy stroll using the "special children’s junior version" wherein "To make things extra easy Waterloo Mainline is irreversible if approached on the diagonal during a lateral pass." To make things a little more interesting we could incorporate "Hugo’s 2nd stratagem" (Moves across consecutive rows are prohibited unless you’re in Knip)as stated in 'NF Stovold’s Mornington Crescent: Rules and Origins'

Anyone want to kick off?

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Looking for Employemet/Flat in London or Taunton areas

PaulBennett — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 18:07:17 GMT

Re: Looking for Employemet/Flat in London or Taunton areas

Hello

I American living in Miami, but wanting to relocate to the London or Taunton area permanetly. I lived in the USA too long and it's time for a postive change. I am also a British Citzen.

I have no idea how the job market works in London, any pointers would be helpfull. Also seeking a flat and wonder what a decent flat costs in the London or Taunton area. Please email me directly if you like at djajabaru@yahoo.com

Below is my resume, may be you know some one/ or company that is hiring. If so could you show my CV-Resume to them.

I would like to be considered for employment in the London area with your company.
I also will consider other locations in Europe. Note the "?" are bullets that Tribe.net did not recognize.

I have a strong customer service, retail sales, mechanical logic, parts warehousing, and logistics experience.
I am efficient, dependable, organized, innovated, superb customer service, unprecedented level of quality, workmanship, work ethics, and a team player. If your organization is looking for a person with these qualities I am your ideal candidate.
I have an excellent credit rating of 785 FICO score as verified by Equifax (USA) Credit Bureau as of, June 1, 2000. No FBI or local criminal record of any type.
I look forward to being contacted by your Human Resources Dept to discuss my qualifications and strong desire to work for your organization. In case there are no positions available now would please retain my resume for future openings with your organization based on my previous experience. The preferred method to reach me is by email if possible.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely Yours,

Paul S. Bennett

Paul S. Bennett

Miami, FL 33125

djajabaru@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a challenging and responsible Full Time position with a progressive organization where experience, training, interpersonal skills, competent, and innovated individual dedicated to quality, promptness, and customer satisfaction will be profitably utilized.

QUALIFICATIONS:

?Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/ME/XP, Excel, Word, APPAC and Reynolds and Reynolds software.
?Familiar with OSHA safety policies as well as being an active member on several safety committees with some of my previous employers. Basic CPR training, with certification, valid to until 2-2007.
?Strong Organizational skills with a key focus on detail. Dedicated team player, people & solution oriented.
?Ability to execute a number of projects simultaneously. Solid written & oral communication in English.
?Excellent credit rating of 785 FICO score as verified by Equifax (USA) Credit Bureau as of, June 1, 2000. No FBI or local criminal record of any type.
?Experience with diagnostics, repair, and over haul of office equipment (photocopiers), videocassette recorders, major appliances, electric motors, and other type of machines.
?Experience using Riso-Graph multi-page color drum roller paper printing equipment.
?Experience operating a 4600LB capacity CGC-25 model Clark forklift, and various other type of forklifts.
?Valid United States and, British Passports for work requiring international travel.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Stock Room Supervisor
Square One Armoring Services Co. (2005) www.sq1armor.com
?Supervised 4 other employees and handled product and ordering selection.
?Handled vehicle’s parts for resale through the U.S. Government and private clients.
?Handled the receiving and shipping out vehicles via flatbed and shipping container for domestic and international shipping.
?Was responsible for issuing vehicle keys, and storing vehicle parts prior to tear down to be armored by factory.
?Stocked and organized all new items on to shelving and assigned parts with a bin # though a computer database using software.
?Handled receiving and shipping out vehicle fuel tanks for armoring by vendor.
?Handled warranty, defective parts, and wrong part order issues.
?Stocking parts and armored vehicle glass with various types of forklifts.
?Performed daily and end of the month inventory reports.
?Was responsible for any issues related to recycling.

Mechanic
ACASI Machinery Inc. Miami, FL (2005) www.acasi.com
?Machinery assembly, modifications, and repair of 304 stainless steel and aluminum components for manufacturing liquid packaging equipment.
?Assembled conveyor components and systems.
?Installed PLC computers and DC motor controls.
?I assembled electric, optical and pneumatic systems.
?I operated a 4600LB capacity CGC -25 model Clark forklift.

Purchasing/Ware House Clerk
ARS Service Express a division of Service Master Inc, Miami FL (2004) www.ars.com
?Purchasing HVAC (heating, ventilating, & air-conditioning) equipment and supplies, and doing monthly inventory reports.
?Data entry of all new equipment inventory and supplies using Microsoft Excel.
?Stocking HVAC equipment with the use of a Clark brand forklift.
?Pick up of equipment from HVAC vendors, and handling mechanical HVAC parts deliveries to job sites.
?Handling HVAC mechanical permits with the entire Miami-Dade and Broward County municipality permit offices.

Auto Parts Sales Consultant
Esserman International KIA, Miami FL (2004) www.essermanacura.com
?Looked up parts and pricing information via computer using Reynolds and Reynolds software or printed catalogs for customers in person and over the phone.
?Arranged and set up store displays, stocking, organization, and handled warranty replaced auto parts.

Handy Man
My own business, Miami FL (2003-2004) djajabaru@yahoo.com
?General home repair, including appliance repairs, electrical, central air conditioning landscaping, screen and door upkeep, painting, plumbing, and house keeping. With excellent customer service and references available upon request.

Auto Parts Sales Consultant
Kendall KIA, Miami FL (2004) www.kendallkia.com
?Looked up parts and pricing information via computer using Reynolds and Reynolds software or printed catalogs for customers in person and over the phone.
?Arranged and set up store displays, stocking, organization, and handled warranty replaced auto parts.

Automotive Technician
Kendall KIA, Miami FL (2003) www.kendallkia.com
?Performed general automobile repairs, tune-ups, oil changes, and PDI: pre dealer inspections on new and used vehicles.

Maintenance Person
Bed, Bath, & Beyond, Miami FL (2002-2003) www.bedbathandbeyond.com
?General store maintenance including minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and carpet restoration.
?Maintenance and repair of store use commercial vacuum cleaners.
?Helped customers with product selection and stocked merchandise.

Customer Service/ Mail Clerk
Tiger Direct, Miami, FL (2000-2001) www.tigerdirect.com
?Handled high-volume inbound calls for customers inquiring about their orders of computers and computer parts.
?Assisted customers to obtain MBNA loans in order to purchase computer systems.
?Effectively resolved a variety of customers' complaints, authorizing returns, and answering computer related questions.
?Processed all incoming customer mail, and legal related mail, and data entered using Microsoft Excel.
?Developed an up-to-date Tiger Direct booklet (SOP:standard operating procedures) for customer service, sales, and technical support call center agents and managers to help improve their efficiency and level of accurate information to be provided to the customers.

Customer Service Representative
Sitel Corporation, Omaha, NE (1998 – 2000) www.sitel.com
?Handled high-volume inbound calls for Capital One credit cards including Platinum credit card accounts.
?Handle customer resolutions to maintain customer satisfaction and retention.
?Resolved a variety of the cardholder's credit card related problems efficiently and effectively
?Performed a "Lead" position that assisted supervisors to answer co-workers' inquiries while on the production floor.
?Performed supervisor callbacks to proficiently solve more serious customer's service issues including customer’s wishing to close their accounts.
?Performed as an on-the-job training coach for new employees.
?Performed as QA: quality assurance representative for inbound telephone calls.

Waiter
Double Tree Hotel, Maxine’s Restaurant, Omaha NE (1997-1999) www.doubletree.com
?Served food and beverages in Maxine’s penthouse level restaurant.
?Served private parties in the exclusive Maxine’s banquet room.
?Had the highest positive guest comment cards over any other hotel employee due to overall customer satisfaction.
?Was on Double Tree Hotel’s Safety Committee.

Waiter
Omni Royal Orleans, Rib Room, New Orleans LA, (1992-1997) www.omnihotels.com
?Served food and beverages in the famous Rib Room restaurant in the heart of the French Quarter.
?Also served entr?es in the Rib Room’s Wine Cellar and Pipkin private dinning rooms for VIP, Mayor of New Orleans, and New Orleans local celebrity.
?Handled dinner and VIP, and reservations.
?Served cocktails and after dinner drinks in the piano bar.
?Served entr?es in the main banquet dinning hall.
?Co-developed a successful recycling program at the hotel.

EDUCATION

Robert Morgan Education Center, Miami, FL (2002-2003) rmec.dadeschools.net
Major in Automotive Technology
Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA (1990-1991) www.dcc.edu
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
Grace King High School, Metairie, LA (1990) www.louisianaschools.net
Diploma

AWARDS/ HONORS

Esserman International Certificate of Excellence (2004)
Bed, Bath & Beyond Shrink & Safety Award (2003)
Sitel Capital One $1000 for 1000 hours Award (2000)
Double Tree Champion of the Month Award (1998)
Double Tree Highest Positive Guest Comment Cards Award (1998)
Omni Royal Orleans Service Champion Award (1995)

HOBBIES
Building Kinetic Sculptures, and Abstract Art.

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Radio 2: Lets get Rachel Fuller some airplay!

superamanda — Sat, 27 Aug 2005 21:12:59 GMT

New tribe to support up and coming British singer/song writer Rachel Fuller and her unique style and sound. If you want a break from all these pre-pubescent 'singers' touted as edgy and who can't play worth diddly, Rachel Fuller rocks. Oh and she allows Pete Townshend to make her daily pot of tea, how cool is that?

Let's get her new single 'Into My Heart' on Radio 2 in Great Britain next week!www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/...inson/contact.shtml

tribes.tribe.net/rachelfuller

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The Archers

bobs — Tue, 15 Mar 2005 07:57:27 GMT

Friday's episode............... surely will go down as an all time great! Victoria Wood and the Archers were clearly made for each other! More, more ,more!!!!

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EXCLUSIVE TICKETS JUST RELEASED FOR NEW SHOW!

bobs — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 15:54:45 GMT

Got sent this. Anyone interested?

TV Recordings are pleased to announce that tickets have just been
uploaded for a brand new BBC Radio 4 Show.

Fronted by Perrier-nominated stand-up comedian Chris Addison, Radio
4's new comedy series, THE APE THAT GOT LUCKY, is based on his sell
out Edinburgh show of the same name.

Journeying through the vast and rich subject of human evolution,
there'll be half-baked theories, wild conjecture and excellent jokes.

And all designed to uncover the truth. is Mankind something special,
or just the ape that got lucky?

Joining Chris on his journey are a top cast including: Geoffrey
McGivern (HitchHikers Guide to the Galaxy), comedian Jo Enright (I'm
Alan Partridge) and Dan Tetsell (BBC2's We Are History). In the first
episode (6th February) Nicholas Parsons and Clement Freud will make an
impromptu appearance!

The Show will be recorded at the Almeida Theatre, Islington on:
Sunday 6 Feb
Sunday 13 Feb
Sunday 20 Feb
Sunday 27 Feb

There are a limited number of FREE tickets available to be in the
audience of this show. Please log onto www.tvrecordings.com to book
your tickets. Please note that if you are unable to get tickets on
your first attempt tickets are often returned in the lead up to each
recording due to cancellations.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A RADIO RECORDING**

*PRIORITY TICKET OFFER*

Forward this email to 20 of your friends and carbon copy
comments@tvrecordings.com and your tickets will be upgraded to
priority, which guarantees you entry as long as you turn up on time!

The first 50 entries will win!

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Word Disassociation I

redSpikes — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 08:18:11 GMT

The object of this game is simple enough, but I've had to adapt it slightly from the radio version to make it work in a forum-style forum, so-to-speak.

The aim is to follow a word with a totally un-related one -- for example, if i started with handbag, that could be followed by dolphin, pharaoh, gazelle or some such word -- but not by leather, strap, purse, etc.

Now, in the radio version this is played in teams -- i would like to suggest a points system. For each dissassociated word you gain 1 point, but for each word for which someone (before the next move is made) successfully challenges by showing an association, you lose 4.

I shall start, with antelope.

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New Definitions

redSpikes — Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:41:29 GMT

Right, things have been a bit quiet around here of late so i thought it was probably time for a new game.

Time for a round of new definitions.

One of the nicest things about the english language is the way that it incorporates new words into itself with the utmost ease, and can change the meanings of existing words without blinking.

So, does anyone have any new meanings for words which they might have overheard recently?

I shall start.

Sadistic.

The most unhappy of a group of fleas.

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Whole new ball game...

EpicureMammon — Fri, 10 Dec 2004 10:52:18 GMT

Not a game envolving balls during play, this ISIHAC classic has earned ranking within the ball game genre as a result of the classification of what can only be descibed as its outcome; I refer of course to the legendary game of Cheddar Gorge - quoting from wikipedia (and correcting the mistakes) -

In spite of the strange name, the rules are quite simple. The gameplay consists of the progressive construction of a sentence, with players adding one word at a time in rotation. Each word must leave the possibility of the sentence being completed in a grammatically correct and meaningful manner, but players are to avoid actually completing the sentence. When a grammatically correct sentence has been formed, the player who added the final word is eliminated. Play continues with the remaining players starting a new sentence. The last player left is the winner.

I shall start:

Often

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Hitchhikers guide...

redSpikes — Mon, 13 Dec 2004 14:52:35 GMT

I know this was a little while ago, but I was wondering what everyone else thought of the return of hitchhikers to the radio, and radio four specifically, a few months back.

Personally, I enjoyed it but felt it was a little odd, since it just followed the story line of the books, rather than continuing with the plot of the radio show, which did dissapoint me slightly.

Also, I was surprised to find myself liking William Franklyn, the new boive of the book, since Peter Jones was quite so good first time round. Anyone else like/dislike the change? Or, indeed, is there anythin glaringly obvious you think i've missed out here that you liked/hated about the series.

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A margianlly more advanced game..

redSpikes — Mon, 06 Dec 2004 21:12:09 GMT

Well, now we're all limbered up, perhaps another?

I think one of the latter variants of the CSRs, with tokens, markers and monuments...

The exact variation i shall leave to you. What do you think?

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Samantha has been rummaging through my big sack...

wtfh — Tue, 07 Dec 2004 12:47:16 GMT

And amongst the thousands of letters demanding we be taken off the air, we have one here from a Mrs Trellis of North Wales.

Dear Diarmut,
Recently I had a man round to cut my grass. He spent 45 minutes carrying out the work, yet tried to bill me for 3 hours. When I challenged him on this he became very aggressive to me.
If you can't help, could you please pass this on to those nice people at "Gardener Questions Time"
Thanks,
Mrs Trellis

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The Americans Ball. Later Arrivals:

bobs — Wed, 08 Dec 2004 14:19:20 GMT

We welcome

Cybil Rights & her Irish cousin, Bill O'Rights

Closely followed by

Mr & Mrs Ho, & their daughter, Ida

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'We shouldn't have women on the program!'

redSpikes — Tue, 07 Dec 2004 15:19:35 GMT

Just a minute is one of my favourite programmes from radio four, and I type this while listening to an episode with Willie Rushton, Peter Cook, Sheila Hancock and Kenneth Williams, and I thought i'd ask which contestants, or sets of contestants were people's favourites.

I love Kenneth Williams' sniping and bitching at Nicholas Parsons, and Nicholas' ripostes...

So, what do the rest of you think?

ps.
If you go to the BBC7 website ( http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/ ) then you can find some archive episodes, but your best bet is to search p2p apps if you're looking to find them.

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