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In that blog and repeated in Kevin Spraggett's blog, is the accusation that foul play was at work in this very thread when Wilf removed, in the initial posting, the reference to Peter Stockhausen from his brief comment to Kevin's blog. At the moment, that comment says succinctly > daily updates
A much simpler explanation is that Wilf, a conscientious guy if ever there was one, removed the reference in one of his frequent edits, because the Stockhausen issue was no longer at the top of Kevin's blog. Or that there were enough issues on Kevin's blog that it was unfair to single out a single one. The simpler explanation is the right one = Occam's Razor.
Thanks for adding me to your list. I've had my blog for awhile, but only recently started updating it daily. Check it out: http://checkmateupdate.blogspot.com/ for chess in the library news and other fun stuff. Currently I am making top ten lists. Top ten reasons to play chess, top ten things organizers don't get enough recognition for, top ten reasons why you lost/won your game, top 10 things you shouldn't do at a chess game/bring to a chess game...all already posted + more to come. Please, if you visit, give me some feedback/comments or take the polls! Thanks for all your help and keep supporting Canadian chess!
Hi Hazel;
Are you helping in the Chess in the Library program now?
I think to recall that a Hazel has joined the team. If So all the Best. Your Blog has some very true points about organizers and behaviour at the board. Well Done.
Bob: Yes, I have kept up with chess to some degree "behind the scenes" - more along the lines of teaching and volunteering. I was also helping some players at my high school chess club, but unfortunately, we were unable to find a teacher available to help us form a team. I will definitely look into getting back to tournament chess, but I have other commitments right now, particularly moving into and paying for university.
John: Yes, I am helping out at Pleasant View library. I do not organize the program, but I enjoy volunteering my time to get to know the community and maintain ties in chess. Since I will be moving to the Waterloo area, I will only be at PV for August, and then Yuanling and I will discuss whether or not we want to open a library program in Kitchener-Waterloo in 2010. Thank you for your comment about my blog. It's my way of sharing my experiences from all my years as a player, combined with my lighter, more humourous side. Definitely to all organizers...you've made such a difference in my life and the lives of many others. Thanks so much!
Hazel when you go to Waterloo a must see person is Hans Jung. If there is a chance of a Library program he is the man to talk to. Good luck at school also.
The following appeared in the BCCF Bulletin a couple of months ago - you may have some of these already.
Here are the B.C. chess blogs that I'm aware of - apologies if I've missed anyone. Some of these sites are intermittent, stagnant, or defunct, but in most cases there is much archived material.
Thanks for the wishes and suggestion. I will see what I can do once I get there, but I cannot guarantee anything before I know the area and my schedule at school.
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