Author: Chessfun
Date: 20:10:51 12/16/05
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On December 16, 2005 at 18:33:16, Steve B wrote: >Soon it will be time for the annual Xmas party at my office > >generally this is a rather festive affair where the partners rub elbows with the >staff,errand boys talk to managers and clerical staff hobnob with whom ever they >please > >food and drink is offered in a cornucopia of abundance and music plays to the >delight of many > >this year i was thinking of a change of pace.. > >instead of the same lousy sandwiches and booze i was thinking of displaying my >chess computers > >i would arrive early to set it up > >instead of where the hot meals would be placed..i would place some large wooden >computers >in place of sandwiches..smaller tabletop computers >and instead of the desert tray..some smaller hand held portables > >i would turn all of the computers on and when everyone arrives waiting to eat >and drink like drunken sailors,i would instead provide a demonstration of each >model together with a verbal lecture > >i ran the idea by my secretary and she for some reason became tongue twisted and >started to mumble and stutter >i couldn't really understand her but i think she was agreeing it would be a >splendid idea > >she did go home right afterwards..she mentioned she was suddenly feeling queasy > >i think she has the flu or something > >anyway..should be fun and i am hoping a joyous time will be had by all > >Jolly Xmas Regards >Steve A nice idea Steve, but one I doubt you'll somehow use. But it did bring a *smile* to my face! Sarah.
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