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Meanwhile, sometimes it’s “Stick a fork in yourself, ’cause you’re done!” White to move.

Meanwhile, here’s a real puzzle. White to move. Can you mate in two?

Thinking about your Advent Wreath? The sisters make candles.

I thought I’d share this shot of the deadly porcupine fish, also known as the “Jesuit Fish”.

Some species of porcupine fish use a neurotoxin which is 1200 times stronger than cyanide, but they have a nice smile

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— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) November 12, 2023

It’s the smile.

In Budva, Montenegro Poland and Germany are the only teams on a perfect 6/6 match points after three rounds of the Open section of the 2023 European Team Chess Championship. Showdown in round four. Not even Magnus can save Norway.

I am still sick with this cold. At least I think it is a cold. Remember those? Before everything was C****? Clogged up, runny eyes, runny nose, sneezing, tired. Appetite is okay, I guess. No fever. I wanted to get out today and play some OTB and get a hair cut, etc… but, nope. Not going anywhere.

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7 Comments

Ariseyedead says:

14 November 2023 at 10:42 AM

Father,
I hope you get better soon! May the Lord grant you a speedy recovery! Remember the good old day, rest and lots of fluids. And now some more contemporary wisdom: Don’t test yourself for something you probably don’t have!
DvdH says:

14 November 2023 at 11:05 AM

Boiling water, freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey usually works for me. And because you don’t have a fever won’t need paracetamol!
Matthew111 says:

14 November 2023 at 2:28 PM

1. Rd6 a6
2. Rxa6#

This one made me laugh when I finally got it. Typewriter rook!

Also, for the first one,

1. Qf8+ Kxf8
2. Re8#
_Dan_ says:

14 November 2023 at 4:32 PM

1. Qxf8 Kxf8
2. Re8#

Chess is such a nice distraction from the world. No lies, everything is above board in plain sight.
DeeEmm says:

14 November 2023 at 8:52 PM

Father, I hope you recover soon. Please permit me to add my 2 cents. Many people swear by a tonic mainly of unpasteurized apple cider vinegar and raw honey. There are many variations with baking soda, or cayenne but the base of ACV and honey is the same. You should always drink ACV with a straw to protect the enamel of your teeth.

ORIGINAL APPLE CIDER VINEGAR TONIC

1 teaspoon and up to 2 tablespoons unpasteurized apple cider vinegar
1 large glass of water (8-12 oz.)
1 tsp natural sweetener (raw honey)

You can drink 2-3 times a day.
Here you can see how popular it is for sinus infections:
https://www.earthclinic.com/sinus-infection/apple-cider-vinegar-cure.html
Sue in soCal says:

15 November 2023 at 6:58 AM

Get well soon!
JonPatrick says:

15 November 2023 at 8:02 AM

In the first puzzle, 1. QxR+ KxQ 2. Re8#

For the 2nd puzzle, 1. Rxa7+ KxR 2. Qa2#
If black moves the knight to block the check , then QxN#

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