If you look you'll never find me
I've gone gaming I'll be back
Got to ship a few more barrels
Got to trade a brick or two
Got to buy some more provisions
Got to run this train on through
Got to roll a few more 6's
Got to draw a few more cards
Got to shake hands with my neighbours
'Fore I'm back in my backyard
But if you look up to the night sky
That's my spaceship passing by
Give a wave that's me inside her
It's farewell but not goodbye
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Lazy Tuesday: Chess Pictures
I'm tired of writing, so here are some pictures of interesting chess pieces from Flickr ...
Posted under Creative Commons or by permission. Click the picture to view the original on Flickr.
A great way to display a pretty intense board game. I have been fortunate enough to buy several 'priceless' chess sets and the pieces alone are an inspiration, providing that extra bit of strategy and final tactical move that allows me to say, "check mate'. Keep sharing and I know I will continue to read. It is reassuring to know that there are other people out there that can and do appreciate board games and some handmade too (creativity at its finest hour). We used to live a mile from the ocean and every afternoon, not out of bordom, but out of want, we got together and played round robin chess, three boards going at once. Each of us has moved away now, but the memories last a lifetime and the comradery treasured, and it all began with a game of chess.
Some very pretty sets there, but I still like a nice wooden Staunton set.
ReplyDeleteCOOL!
ReplyDeleteLove the game and this is very interesting...Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI like the Egyptian set! make me want to starve carving again.
ReplyDeleteI loved the squat little jade set the best.
ReplyDeleteA great way to display a pretty intense board game. I have been fortunate enough to buy several 'priceless' chess sets and the pieces alone are an inspiration, providing that extra bit of strategy and final tactical move that allows me to say, "check mate'. Keep sharing and I know I will continue to read. It is reassuring to know that there are other people out there that can and do appreciate board games and some handmade too (creativity at its finest hour). We used to live a mile from the ocean and every afternoon, not out of bordom, but out of want, we got together and played round robin chess, three boards going at once. Each of us has moved away now, but the memories last a lifetime and the comradery treasured, and it all began with a game of chess.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Photos!
ReplyDeleteNice pictures.
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