whiteleySaint30 Posted 15 June, 2009 Share Posted 15 June, 2009 Sky have just announced MLT was at ST Mary's today. Obviously something to do with the takeover. Hopefully tying a few things up rather than trying to save it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceandfriendly Posted 15 June, 2009 Share Posted 15 June, 2009 Probably decorating his new office Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 15 June, 2009 Share Posted 15 June, 2009 Probably decorating his new office If anyone wants a framed photo of train i hear there's one in a skip in the Northam car park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 15 June, 2009 Share Posted 15 June, 2009 Oh I lurrrrvvvvv Canasta - but can't find anyone to play with! Fabulous game. Which version do you play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Fabulous game. Which version do you play? It's such a long time since I've played (because I don't know anyone else who does) that I've forgotten which version! My grandparents taught me and used to have a special table cover with places for the melds etc. My grandfather had been in the Merchant Navy and was a real card sharp. They must have played the 'Scouse' version since they were from Liverpool. I remember later playing with friends and having arguments about wild cards and how much was needed to *cough* go down (:oops:). I'd love to play again - waste a whole evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW11_Saint Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Sky have just announced MLT was at ST Mary's today. Obviously something to do with the takeover. Hopefully tying a few things up rather than trying to save it!!!! Trying out Rupert's comfy office chair perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Fabulous game. Which version do you play?The original Uruguayan rules for me. Prefer singles to pairs though. Gets a bit tense when the discard pile gets big though. My biggest hand = 3750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 The original Uruguayan rules for me. Prefer singles to pairs though. Gets a bit tense when the discard pile gets big though. My biggest hand = 3750. Do all versions have the option to declare 'Acaba'? Or is my memory playing tricks (again)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Do all versions have the option to declare 'Acaba'? Or is my memory playing tricks (again)?I don't think it is in any official rule book - its just some European addition. If have never played a game that includes it, which is probably a good thing because I can see it causing some angst :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 It's such a long time since I've played (because I don't know anyone else who does) that I've forgotten which version! My grandparents taught me and used to have a special table cover with places for the melds etc. My grandfather had been in the Merchant Navy and was a real card sharp. They must have played the 'Scouse' version since they were from Liverpool. I remember later playing with friends and having arguments about wild cards and how much was needed to *cough* go down (:oops:). I'd love to play again - waste a whole evening! Yes, we always end up having "discussions" on those points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 The original Uruguayan rules for me. Prefer singles to pairs though. Gets a bit tense when the discard pile gets big though. My biggest hand = 3750. Pah ! ;-) broke 4000 points including 6 clean canastas - but normally me gran would wipe the floor with me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Pah ! ;-) broke 4000 points including 6 clean canastas - but normally me gran would wipe the floor with me... I gave mine a mop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Pah ! ;-) broke 4000 points including 6 clean canastas - but normally me gran would wipe the floor with me... =D> that takes some doing....but surely it is "natural" canastas not "clean" canastas ;-) ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 =D> that takes some doing....but surely it is "natural" canastas not "clean" canastas ;-) ? Always alled em clean - Was an Army brat so spent lots of time in Germany as a kid wher my Gran taught be the game - teh Naturals in German are called 'sauber' which is clean in English see... ;-) The discard pile was huge, it was pretty tense and had to tempt the wise old gran by by keeping three 4's in my hand and discarding one - it worked.... kind of felt a bit bad, as my gran used to like a wee glass of something so if you kept her glass topped up, she tended to make more mistakes - seriously the only chance of winning! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Always alled em clean - Was an Army brat so spent lots of time in Germany as a kid wher my Gran taught be the game - teh Naturals in German are called 'sauber' which is clean in English see... ;-) The discard pile was huge, it was pretty tense and had to tempt the wise old gran by by keeping three 4's in my hand and discarding one - it worked.... kind of felt a bit bad, as my gran used to like a wee glass of something so if you kept her glass topped up, she tended to make more mistakes - seriously the only chance of winning! ;-)LOL - I once had two days of silence with the missus on a holiday. She picked up a huge discard and allowed me to play my hand while she sorted through it gleefully. I went "out" straight away and left her with the lot This is much more interesting that updates from TL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 LOL - I once had two days of silence with the missus on a holiday. She picked up a huge discard and allowed me to play my hand while she sorted through it gleefully. I went "out" straight away and left her with the lot This is much more interesting that updates from TL. I remember my grandparents would invite us round for 'supper' and a game of canasta on a Sunday evening (pre kids) and supper was a 3 course meal! My gran was a superb cook. My husband and I used to partner against them and they'd always end up having a row over strategy and moves. The ensuing silence often lasted until the next Sunday when the whole process would start all over again. I learnt to count and multiply when I was only 4 by playing crib with my grandfather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 LOL - I once had two days of silence with the missus on a holiday. She picked up a huge discard and allowed me to play my hand while she sorted through it gleefully. I went "out" straight away and left her with the lot This is much more interesting that updates from TL. I have it on good authority that the reason for no announcemnet yet is that at this moment teh Mr X., Lynam, MLT and Fry are actually playing pairs with the first to 15,000,000 - its MLTs turn, has all six jokers but no third card - bead of sweat dripping as he' sitting on a pretty big minus score if it all goes tits up? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 I can imagine Frank playing this game. It sounds riviting stuff. Zzzzzzzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 I remember my grandparents would invite us round for 'supper' and a game of canasta on a Sunday evening (pre kids) and supper was a 3 course meal! My gran was a superb cook. My husband and I used to partner against them and they'd always end up having a row over strategy and moves. The ensuing silence often lasted until the next Sunday when the whole process would start all over again. I learnt to count and multiply when I was only 4 by playing crib with my grandfather As much as I like Canasta, crib is my favourite game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 As much as I like Canasta, crib is my favourite game.Too much wood involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Too much wood involved. Can you ever have too much wood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpturner Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Can you ever have too much wood?Yes, when you are trying to play cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Yes, when you are trying to play cards. Cards originate from wood - surely????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weston Super Saint Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Cards originate from wood - surely????? No, no, Babies originate from wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 I can imagine Frank playing this game. It sounds riviting stuff. Zzzzzzzz. .... Zzzzzzzz indeed....yawn... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Yes, when you are trying to play cards. .... unless its a certain kind of Poker .. .just you and 3 ladies... sighs... memories of University days.... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSS Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 .... unless its a certain kind of Poker .. .just you and 3 ladies... sighs... memories of University days.... ;-) Dreams more like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank's cousin Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Dreams more like. well I'm the one with a smile on my face... ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge too far Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 Dreams more like. Or mythology? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 16 June, 2009 Share Posted 16 June, 2009 .... unless its a certain kind of Poker .. .just you and 3 ladies... sighs... memories of University days.... ;-) ....or Strip Cribbage. Makes "One for His Knob" very interesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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