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Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 761
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 12:25 am: | |
Richard (or anyone), work your pre-vacation magic on #139166316? My best score so far is 30. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2102
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 3:59 am: | |
These theives have now Dunrobbin, which is where we'll be tomorrow. Quite an easy game Ken, but the decisive moves were made early on when you should take hearts back down into the tableau and put the others up. Try from here.
 Position 20/32/18
LEAVE THE COLUMN EMPTY UNTIL HERE (Below)
 Position 21/27/19
Now take the hearts back down from the foundations and put up the other hearts etc. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 762
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 6:57 am: | |
Worrying back, huh? That's what I'll be doing until you and Liz are back into the fold. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 763
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 7:28 am: | |
That was NOT the game I played last night for 45 minutes, so I obviously wrote down the # wrong. But what's really the problem is I can't find it now. It doesn't pull up as an unfinished game or a loss. I'M the one who needs to go on vacation!!! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2103
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 7:40 am: | |
I always copy and paste the numbers these days Ken. Less chance of making a mistake. I get a current one by clicking "Select game" where it will even be already highlighted for vacation starved people. Older games can be clicked in your stats until it comes up in the window.
I did wonder about the above game. You're not reknowned for posting soft ones.
Re the game going "missing", did you check that you'd not been playing it under another player name? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 764
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 8:18 am: | |
I was playing the "missing" game under one player name, and then went to another player name, and when I came back to the original player name, it was gone, and it pulled up a fresh game. I thought, "That's strange. Oh well, I posted the #." Has this ever happened to you where you "lost" a game? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2104
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 11:18 am: | |
It's happened but rarely. Always because of a power failure or the likes. I did think that the dual personality angle would be the most likely culprit. Does that make you schizophreniac?
Is it possible that you had PGS opened TWICE at the same time? I've done that, and I can see how that could cause a problem. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 698
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 12:51 pm: | |
Richard. Haven't you gone yet? I can't find your house on Google Earth. I thought there would be a big X to mark the spot. Found the gold course though. Ken. Did you fall off your bike like the guy I saw at the Tour De France. that might have mixed you up. It did me when I just sort of fell off a few years ago. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 699
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 12:53 pm: | |
That was suppose to say Golf Course. My spell checker doesn't know what I mean to write. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2105
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 1:12 pm: | |
No Mike, Liz was working today. We're leaving at 9am tomorrow. We could have left at an earlier hour but we're getting a little job done on the car whilst we're away, so we're relying on someone else to give us a lift.
I haven't had a look at Go-Ogle Earth yet. Will give it a bash next. I was surprised that neither of you pulled me up over the typo "theives" in an above post. I think it would be a spiel checker I'd need though. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 700
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 1:24 pm: | |
It is a long standing email rule not to get to concerned over spelling. It my case it is a long sitting rule. My spelling is ok. It's my typing that gets in the way. And the fact that I am Cixelsyd. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2106
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 1:34 pm: | |
Cixelsyd as opposed to drawkcab. Typos are often caused a bit like tongue twisters. Your brain and your fingers are working at different speeds.
Liz wants to know if you'll be able to see in our windows. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 701
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 1:42 pm: | |
Good grief! I hope not! That would be too scary. Since you are sitting around. Take a look at TI #1512. I have just started it. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 702
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 1:55 pm: | |
I got TI #1512. It had one tricky little move in it. Not to hard. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 766
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 20, 2008 - 6:53 pm: | |
Richard, Try 40 Thieves #1654110847 while you're waiting for Liz to get ready. I've got it up to 63 so far. |
Patricia Traynier (Trisha)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Trisha
Post Number: 63
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Monday, July 21, 2008 - 9:50 am: | |
Hi Ken,
Here is the solution to #1654110847. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 767
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 21, 2008 - 4:12 pm: | |
Trisha, You're the best! Thanks, Ken |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 769
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, July 25, 2008 - 6:40 pm: | |
Trisha, what about 40 Thieves #1929896575? Is it winnable? |
Patricia Traynier (Trisha)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Trisha
Post Number: 65
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 8:26 am: | |
Ken,I am not having a lot of luck with #1929896575 but I will keep trying. |
Patricia Traynier (Trisha)
Advanced Solitaire Player
Username: Trisha
Post Number: 66
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 8:53 am: | |
Ken, after I posted my last post I thought I would have one more try and this time it worked.Is'nt it strange how often that seems to happen. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 770
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 7:17 pm: | |
Trisha, Thanks for persisting! Ken |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 771
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 8:37 am: | |
I think this one is a lost cause but I'll post it just in case.
Try #631368256 |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2110
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 9:00 am: | |
A lost cause? That's a dreadful thing to say about Mike.
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Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 772
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 12:32 pm: | |
Welcome back, Richard! Hmmm...you're back on the same day as the Tour de France ends. Coincidence? I think not! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 773
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 5:24 pm: | |
Thank Lance Armstrong you're back because I'm just not getting this one. My best score is 48. Any clues would be much appreciated. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2115
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 6:16 pm: | |
Here's a wheelie good start for you Ken.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2116
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 6:17 pm: | |
Position 7/35/20 |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 774
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 10:54 pm: | |
Richard, I'm the one who needs to go on vacation! I didn't exactly post the wrong # because I am working on that one, but I've only tried it a couple of times. The one that's driving me batty is #747372608. Hopefully (or maybe not), you'll find this one more of a challenge. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2117
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 28, 2008 - 3:37 am: | |
I think your "lost cause" tag is pretty accurate. I can match your score but not beat it.
I can't see any other avenues that have any potential either. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 775
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 28, 2008 - 10:08 am: | |
Thanks for trying. At least I know that I'm not losing my touch (if I ever had it!) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2118
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 28, 2008 - 10:30 am: | |
Don't be so hard on yourself. That's my job. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 777
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 6:54 pm: | |
Can anyone better my score of 66 for #2036615679? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2126
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 3:47 am: | |
It's winnable Ken. At position 3/32/25 I cleared column 9. I left it empty and accepted the 6H from the stock which allowed the 5H to move too. I played the QD into the space at position 3/29/26. Soon afterwards it was the 5S from column 1 which was played up.
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Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 782
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 10:27 am: | |
Still having difficulty, I'm afraid. How does one access the 3H and 3S (both buried deep in the waste)? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2129
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 10:57 am: | |
Next position is 14/26/28. NOW reassemble the clubs and free the 4H. Put all the hearts up plus the AC. Immediately put the 2S up and rearrange the low diamonds into two columns to free the 3C. That should be at 28/26/28 and you have a small opportunity to get into the waste, but don't fill the empty column.
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Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 784
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 2:36 pm: | |
Richard, it's not like I don't appreciate the screen captures, but I had been able to get that far on my own last night. The problem as I see it is that I can't get out the 3H (6th position in the waste) or the 3S (13th position in the waste). |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2131
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 3:18 pm: | |
OK this is the next position after the above one after the written moves have been made.
Position 30/23/27
Once here the next 6 cards come back off the waste. No really akward moves until you get to the next screenshot.
You'll now have to do some worrying back with the spades and then the hearts. Then it's all plain sailing,(Hopefully).
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2132
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 3:22 pm: | |
59/03/22 is the above position...... incredible as it may seem. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2133
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 3:37 pm: | |
I thought I might just have got confused with your uploaded partial.... but you practically had it. Just unwind a little until you have the 8S as the top card of the waste. Now take spades back down from king to four in one column. Then the other spades go up including the 8S from the waste. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 785
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 4:21 pm: | |
It worked like a charm! That's my biggest problem: worrying when to "worry back".
Thanks!!!! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 800
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 1:35 am: | |
Any ideas on #266207441? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2153
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 4:04 am: | |
It's winnable Ken, but OMG it's a cracker! I'd to do an enormous amount of worrying back so I'm not sure clues would be very helpful. I'll try some screenshots first and see if you can arrive at the critical point. Then we'll see what happens.
 at 04/35/18
 at 11/13/38
 at 24/06/39
 at 37/02/42
Now worry back from the 7D downwards. I'd rate this as the most interesting 30 Thieves we've played yet. This is when all the worrying back really starts. I'd to do it with at least two suits simultaneously to make way for the top cards from the waste. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 801
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 9:30 am: | |
And just think, Richard, you were playing with a handicap since you said "30 Thieves" you must have been playing with 10 less cards! I'll give it a go. If you haven't heard from me in a couple of days, send out a search party! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2154
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 9:33 am: | |
The other 10 Thieves got stolen. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 802
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 11:55 am: | |
SUCCESS!!! Actually, I had already achieved the last screen shot on my own, but I was stymied from there. What helped me was your statement about worrying back at least two suits simultaneously. Maybe in the future I should post the place where I got stuck so you don't have do all the work leading up to there. How does one post a snapshot on-line? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2155
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 12:12 pm: | |
Well done Ken. That was a good game. I'll email you re screenshots as soon as I find out where I parked the info for safe keeping. For once, Vista has a distinct advantage when doing so. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 804
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 5:47 pm: | |
RM, Thanks for the e-mail but I only have Vista Home Basic (emphasis on the Basic), so it doesn't have the Snipping Tool. But when the time arises I'll try to figure it out the long way. KM |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 737
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 5:53 pm: | |
Richard. What kind of file is it. I can capture the screen shot and put it in Microsoft Word. But can't make it the right kind of file to display. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2161
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 6:10 pm: | |
I should be getting wages from you guys. I'll email you Mike. I'll have a poke around in Vista and see if I can be of more help to you too Ken. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2162
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 05, 2008 - 6:27 pm: | |
http://www.mydigitallife.info/2007/11/12/capture-i mage-directly-to-windows-live-writer-with-snipping -tool-plugin/
Have a look at this Ken. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2167
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 4:00 pm: | |
Ken, I've just re-read the file that I emailed to you. (I am just about to send it to Mike) It says that ALL editions of Vista have the Snipping Tool. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 806
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 4:34 pm: | |
From Microsoft's own website, it applies only to Vista Home Premium and above. I tried it anyway to make sure and my computer can't find Snipping Tool. I'll try it the other way when the need arises. Thanks, anyway! |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 807
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 4:54 pm: | |
HOOORRRRAYYYY!!!!!
SUCCESS!!! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2168
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 5:12 pm: | |
Who's a clever boy then?
I don't know what type of file you saved this as, but you may be able to crop it and/or resize it. (I upload at 65%)
BTW is "Mom" your user name? Have you something you'd like to share with us?
Have you tried sending me another email yet? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 808
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 5:48 pm: | |
Try #474773409 (Even Mom couldn't get this one!)
P.S. I've e-mailed you no less than 6 times over the last 3 days and they have ALL come back to me! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2169
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 4:27 am: | |
Dash! Here I was thinking that you'd had one of those six-change ops. Oh well.
What's your best score with this one Ken? I believe mine is 52 but spotted a card that I needn't have taken into the tableau so I'm going to reverse to that and see if I can remember all the moves that followed.
I had an idea about 1am this morning re the emails. There is aoftware problem. I know that Mike's name was on the "whitelist" but couldn't see it when I checked for yours, so I put it back on (or so I thought). When I checked both lists again today to see if your name appeared, Mike's was not there either.I'm working on it. I'll send you an alternative email address in the meantime. Try one more first to see if my tinkering on the laptop has made any diffeence. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 809
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 5:16 am: | |
I'm impressed! My best score is 30 so far. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2170
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 5:37 am: | |
I've WON it now. Back in 10 minutes. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2171
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 5:57 am: | |
There is definitely a problem. A known spammer has just got thru to my inbox. May have to uninstall and reinstall. Oh boy! It was just yesterday I was crowing to Mike about how well behaved this PC has been for a while.
 JC down. 05/57/05
 KH up 07/25/29
BTW if you put your cursor on pics you've uploaded you can see how you named them. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2172
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 7:44 am: | |
When the KH goes into the space, play the spades up and the 5C down.Now play the diamonds up to the five plus the 6D from col 5. There's still a lot to do. Good luck. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 810
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 9:26 am: | |
Richard, YOU never disappoint (even though your e-mail and now Liz's does!) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2173
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 9:58 am: | |
This CAN'T be happening. I've totally cleared all blacklisted emailers I'm starting to suspect a virus. Gonna scan now. Can you do a screen shot of the dialog box it conjures up and fire it into here? Thanks Ken. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 811
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 10:23 am: | |
This is what I keep getting:
This message was created automatically by mail delivery software.
A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of its
recipients. This is a permanent error. The following address(es) failed:
richard.mechen@tiscali.co.uk
SMTP error from remote mail server after MAIL FROM:<rallim80@peoplepc.com>
SIZE=6419:
host mx4.uk.tiscali.com [212.74.100.150]: 550 mail not accepted from blacklisted
IP address [209.86.89.65]
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2174
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 10:38 am: | |
Thanks Ken. I've taken a screenshot of this and I'll email it to them. My virus scan only turned up a tracking cookie. The thing that's bugging me most is that you are the only one that I KNOW is having a problem. Anyone else can't even contact me. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 812
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 11:55 am: | |
SUCCESS!!!
Now THAT was a tough one!
(And to think that I wasn't even going to post it!) |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2175
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 12:18 pm: | |
Glad you enyoyed it Ken. It was a good one all right. I decided to try the next consecutive one, 474773410. No joy as yet but I think it may be winnable. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2176
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 07, 2008 - 12:39 pm: | |
It's worse than the last one Ken.
 at 03/51/12
Leave column empty. Accept JD,10D. AS,9D,2H but not 2C. 8S in space at 8/37/20 |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2184
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 4:49 pm: | |
Ken, see if this fixes the problem. I'm out of ideas for now. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 819
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 11:53 am: | |
Richard (or Superman), use your X-ray vision on this one and tell me what I'm doing wrong.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2192
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 12:25 pm: | |
It's winnable Ken. Try replaying it without taking the 2D right at the start. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 820
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 2:12 pm: | |
Richard, it doesn't surprise me that you won it (you are the Miracle Man, after all) but how quickly you won it! Still can't get it! How much worrying back do I need to do? Do I do it all the way thru the game or just at the end? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 821
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 2:43 pm: | |
Never mind!!!
GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2193
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 3:05 pm: | |
Well done Ken. It's part of a set you know.
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Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 822
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 3:17 pm: | |
I'll get right on those, but in the meantime work your patented miracle on #1678095359. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2194
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 4:19 pm: | |
That's an ugly game mate! I don't pay much attention to the scores but my last effort was as good as any of them I think and I just got 40. If you can improve on that could you post a partial?
Re worrying back, I invariably do it at every opportunity. After all, you are just condensing cards and getting potential obstacles out of the way. I don't think I've encountered a bad time to do it.
Mike's been quiet. Maybe in the dog house over a new doberman.
Have you emailed me since yesterday? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 823
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 4:31 pm: | |
FINALLY, a game that I didn't think was winnable that actually wasn't!
Yep, I've e-mailed you and it came back, so from now on any good e-mails I'll just send to Mike and he can forward them on. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2195
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 5:10 pm: | |
I'll give it a bit more time but I think it's a lost cause.
Can't understand the email fiasco. I contacted the spam people and they say it is an IP problem. I went to Tiscali and saw no obstacles, and I posted the Outlook Express screenshot above. Could it be YOUR IP who has an old block on it?
elizabethmcdowell36@yahoo.com SHOULD work but I've not used it and don't know what file sizes it will accept. You'll be its only user anyway. |
Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 752
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 1:00 am: | |
Mike has been to busy playing good husband and father to fiddle around with you lot. And I have been watching the Olympics. I missed the end of the two cycling events Ken. I was surprised there were not more crack ups in the rain though. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2196
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 3:33 am: | |
"FIDDLE AROUND!" To paraphrase Bill Shankly "Some people believe PGS is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that."
Do me a favour Mike...send me an email. I'm hardly getting anything through. Either the world and its dog has stopped speaking to me, or my email facility has been accessed and sabotaged by someone. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2197
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 4:35 am: | |
The plot thickens! I sent an email to the Yahoo address (from the Tiscali one) two days ago. It hasn't arrived. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 824
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 9:54 am: | |
This should keep you busy!
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2198
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 10:35 am: | |
Best so far. Doubt ir it's winnable though.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2199
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 12:17 pm: | |
I think I'll pack it in now Ken.
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Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2200
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 1:43 pm: | |
Definitely finished this time. This is it's max.
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Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 825
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 2:10 pm: | |
WOW!!!
I'm impressed!
NO, I'm SUPER impressed! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2201
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 6:18 pm: | |
My turn to keep you busy.
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Mike Butler (Butler77)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Butler77
Post Number: 753
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 11, 2008 - 6:50 pm: | |
Richard. I sent you an email. You won't see it till tomorrow as you are no doubt sleeping. Although you might be awake trying all those numbers Ken keeps throwing at you. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 826
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:39 am: | |
No offense, MM, but at least the ones I post are challenging! Other than a spot of bother with #543211, all were dispatched in under 10 minutes each. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2202
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 2:26 am: | |
How many consecutive number runs have you had? This was just a case of typing in a number and seeing what turned up, and then playing either side of it. Try it and let's see if we can improve on 4. |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 827
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 9:55 am: | |
Oh, it's a case of the runs, is it? You definitely have me beat there! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2204
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 11:40 am: | |
Shame! Are you telling us you're the runner up as usual? |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 828
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:03 pm: | |
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride! |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2205
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 12:17 pm: | |
Let me assure you.... you'd make a lousy bride. |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2206
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 1:20 pm: | |
Re your blacklist message Ken, this was the response I got:-
"That is a message delivered to you by the email provider, it was not generated by spamfighter". |
Ken Millar (Tpa_ken)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Tpa_ken
Post Number: 829
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 1:52 pm: | |
It certainly seems strange that I can get e-mail messages FROM you (e.g. the latest dog video) but I can't get messages TO you.
Re runs: I just won #543208, so since I won #'s 543209-543212, that means I've now got 5 in a row, right? |
Richard Mechen (Richardscotland)
Master Solitaire Player
Username: Richardscotland
Post Number: 2207
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 3:12 pm: | |
Well done Ken! I must have tried the numbers at either end of he run. Couldn't have tried hard enough. It WAS very late. (note the date change).
Another set from today. 161244,5,6 and 7. Need a break before I attempt either end.
The email thing is bugging me and I don't seem to be getting much help from the so-called "help" options.
Have you tried any of the TI's I posted recently? Seemed to be a very bad group. |
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