Posted 24.11.09

Results so far:
London League Div II
Mushrooms I v Mushrooms II                6½-2½ + 1 double-default
Mushrooms II v Battersea                      lost 3½-5½ + 1 adj (Richard +)
Mushrooms I v Morley College                    5-4 + 1adj (Jorge -, Tomin 1)
Mushrooms II v Beck'ham & Ch'ton      drew 5-5          
Mushrooms I v Woodbridge                  won 7-3          
Mushrooms II v Lewisham                     lost 2-8
Mushrooms I v Beck'ham & Ch'lton            3-3 + 4 adj (Rory -, Bill -, Paul -+, Gareth -+)

London Trophy (Bridge)
Rd 1 v Reform Club                              won by 2980

Coming attractions:
Thu Dec 3rd, London League Div II, Mushrooms I v Hammersmith
Thu Dec 10th, London League Div II, Mushrooms II v Metropolitan (at Met)
TBA London Trophy, Mushrooms v TV Producers

You are probably aware by now that Richard Nash has been (and possibly still is) in hospital after a serious diabetic attack which at one point threatened his kidneys. Last I heard he was making progress and the doctors hoped he would make a full recovery. Of course we all wish him well. Gwyn has stepped into the breach to captain the next two second ream matches, with the hope/expectation that Richard will be back in action come January. Thanks are due to Gwyn for taking it on, and also to David Wilson who was prepared to do so if necessary despite just starting a new job.

A disaster against Beckenham & Charlton, when we (almost) all just played like drains. It will take a miracle to save all four adjournments.

Whatever the result tonight our next opponents, in the semi-final of either the main Eastman Cup or the plate, will be Cavendish or Battersea.

Time limits tonight are in theory as in the league, 36/90 and adjourn, or 30/75 + 15 minutes quickplay (though there is an extra option if time permits of 36/90 + 15 minutes quickplay). The league secretary could have imposed quickplay finishes but has not done so (probably because he forgot!). If you do adjourn, it should be played off within a fortnight.

As a new season has started, that means your subscription is now due if you haven't already coughed up. The AGM raised it to £20 (less £1 discount for AGM-attendees), though you may get some back at the end of the season if you don't play many games. Cheques to be made out to me, please, as we don't have a club bank account.

Regards
Bill

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