The Doc had my White King in Checkmate with his Black Bishop. Close up of my defeat below.
Hope you are all keeping well and safe and finding ways to spend your extra time at home.
Virtual Hugs
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Keeping Busy.
It was a beautiful sunny day today so I threw open the double doors to the Summer House and set the Chess Set up for a game with The Doc.
May the best man win!!! Let battle commence.
Well I managed 35mins (but most of that time was learning the rules of engagement) before
The Doc had my White King in Checkmate with his Black Bishop. Close up of my defeat below.
I managed a more respectable 1hr 35mins on the next game
before The Doc had my White King in check with not only his Queen but both of his Knights.
Oh well, there is always another day!
Hope you are all keeping well and safe and finding ways to spend your extra time at home.
The Doc had my White King in Checkmate with his Black Bishop. Close up of my defeat below.
Hope you are all keeping well and safe and finding ways to spend your extra time at home.
Greetings Valery, what fun to have a game of chess.
ReplyDeleteStay well.
Hugs Diane
I wouldn't know where to start Valery!! Stay safe. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteThe world loves a trier, never played, takes me all my time to handle drafts.
ReplyDeleteKath x
It was the perfect afternoon to enjoy a chess match, I'm rather jealous of you sitting in the summer house enjoying some competitive competition... it sounds positively idyllic x
ReplyDeleteI've never played chess. But I wouldn't mind sitting in that summerhouse enjoying the sun. We are going into lockdown at midnight tonight and I don't have anything like that to escape to for a change of scenery. I also have a bad cold at the moment so I've been staying in anyway. I think it is time for me to have a play with some craft techniques I haven't tried or haven't done for a while. Take care and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon. This week we are having our garden redone and my hubby wants a second shed. I wonder if I could talk him into having a summer house instead. ;-) xx
ReplyDeleteI'm like Kathleen, can just about play draughts, so good luck with it! Stay safe xxx
ReplyDeleteHave fun and stay safe.x
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see how others are passing the time while being 'imprisoned'. Stay safe
ReplyDeleteDiversity is the name of the game I think Valery-Anne, I decided to sit out and have my lunch yesterday, I went out prepared for the cool wind of the day before but first my coat came off, then my cardigan and it was actually really lovely, certainly makes you appreciate the benefit of space, unlike the poor souls who live inner city in apartments and flats.
ReplyDeleteI just wish I could get my head into craft, all this time and can't navigate my head. But Sara from Stamp Addicts called yesterday having fitted int a couple more Hochanda slots so stamps on way and might make me buckle down. One of their dates is 19th April when I was going to be on with Lesley, but don't see that as an option ow sadly.
Stay safe,
B x
Sun is out again today Valery Anne, I should challenge him to a rematch.
ReplyDeleteKeep safe and well.
Sue xx
Looks like a wonderful way to spend a bit of quality time with your other half Mrs A. I've never learned to play chess, my O/H can so maybe now would be a good time to learn! Anyhow, you've inspired me to tackle spring cleaning the Summer House, it's a lovely place to sit this time of year!
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What a wonderful idea Mrs A. What a great way to spend some time. I have been in the garden today. I am so glad we have got space we can use. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteSounds like a delightful day!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had such a glorious day to spend in the Summer House. I hope everyone is playing games of some sort and enjoying each other. Games usually keep kids busy too. We are to warm up by Thursday and I hope to get outside for some fresh air. I can talk to my neighbors across the fence.
ReplyDeleteI have a chess set recently found while on the move haven’t a clue how to play my sons do so maybe l will learn from them..we have to keep busy and no matter how long it took you to play it’s a good time to spend together with the Doc Stay safe xx
ReplyDeleteIt has been a beautiful sunny day here too. Take care and stay safe.
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Linda xxx
Sounds like a great day that you had. I have no idea with chess but my 15 year old plays lots. Ive been tidying my crafty desk today so its time now to join in with the Butterfly challenge once again. Hope that you are all keeping safe, Hazelxx
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs A,
ReplyDeletewhat gorgeous place to sit and learn chess.
Your summer house looks gorgeous.
My late hubby loved chess also.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Hi there Valery, well done on learning chess, I never have although it's something I always wished I had. Pleased you had lovely weather, we've had drizzly rain all day and complete cloud cover.
ReplyDeleteI kept myself busy by phoning some friends. The choral finished so abruptly, so I just wanted to hear how friends were. Maybe get into the craft room tomorrow, take care, Kate x
Enjoy the warm weather....on the East Coast in USA we had snow...
ReplyDeleteGlorious sunshine and I am so glad you are finding ways to fill your time x. Hopefully next time you will win x. Keep well and sending hugs x.
ReplyDeleteChess is definitely not my thing but a good game of cards or a board game would definitely be welcome. With the little bit of sunshine we are getting we have put the awning up in the garden and it's lovely to sit out there for a coffee and a chat. Enjoy the little things Valery.
ReplyDeletePleased to see you making good use of the summer house. We were lucky that we got them when we did. Enjoy your chess games too. Angela xXx
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