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Subject: Re:OT:Welcome Back Bruce!

Author: Tom Likens

Date: 06:40:22 09/20/05

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On September 20, 2005 at 03:59:37, Bruce Moreland wrote:

>On September 20, 2005 at 02:50:09, Swaminathan wrote:
>
>>On September 20, 2005 at 02:27:00, Bruce Moreland wrote:
>>
>>>Ferret + 0.50
>>>
>>>There is some risk in evaluating this kind of position as a draw, because there
>>>are some positions where the pawn can be forced to the g-file.
>>>
>>>But I think it is worth it to evaluate it as slightly better for white (you'd
>>>want the bishop and pawn, given the choice), but still drawish.
>>>
>>>bruce
>>
>>Ferret is still alive!
>>
>>I somehow liked the sound of "Ferret",It sounds cool!
>>
>>How did you choose such a cute nick for your engine,Bruce?
>>
>>Are you fond of ferrets?Do You have ferrets at home?
>>
>>Have you ever came across the phrase "The busyness of ferrets"?
>>"Business" sounds similar to busyness as in being "busy"
>>
>>Get Busy with your work,Bruce
>>If ferret is going to be released someday,I'll definitely buy it.because the
>>engine is from you!
>>
>>Friendly off topic regards,
>
>I read an article about insane people in the UK who put ferrets down their pants
>competitively.
>
>There was one guy who could do it for hours, while all his competitors could
>manage only a few minutes.  He was asked if they ever bit his personal aspects,
>and he said they did this often.  They would take a big bite and hang there.
>
>I believe he said something to the effect that they don't just bite to wound,
>they bite to amputate.
>
>But he said this in UK pub-speak.
>
>I hope this answers your question.
>
>bruce

Pure Bruce.  It *is* good to see you posting again (if only occasionally).

regards,
--tom




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