MM & KM Links Nov 2008 [Week 3]

[crofter]

Another week has gone by with very few MM Linkers scoring on both weeks in the reign of Sir Strix the Obscure. As a result, there are several AB-ers on the maximum score of four points with several others close on their heels! I can honestly say that Sir Strix is a little perturbed as to find the magic formula to reverse the trend. Will he be successful tomorrow? Could be!

I know that the Shrubbery Squad will be there ~ ready and waiting for a change in fortune. The launch opens at 08.45 tomorrow, with a mini novel to read before the MM link words are disclosed at 09.00 (sharp) and Sir Strix sets his third set of four words to be linked by fair means or foul!

You need also to look out for the sister game (called KM Links) that kicks off around 07.00am depending on whoever is first to solve the Herculis Crossword in The Daily Telegraph! Look out for gen2, who will be standing in for seekeerz (from the Land of Oz) over the month of November. He takes responsibility to process the predictions and maintain the League Table for the KM Links.

Me? I'm crofter, keeper of the scores for MM Links for my sins and I process the predictions and maintain the League Tables for the parallel game.

Good luck for tomorrow, when you will have to tune into another round when challenging Sir Strix. Will there be a sea change? Or will you be sunk "full fathom five"?

:o)

[Magyar]

Hi Strix. Maybe before you put your son to bed you could get him to set the links for you tomorrow. I'd stand a better chance of getting one right with him methinks.

[Strix]

Well, Magyar, I can assure there is no Goulash involved!

Like every devious s*d who has had the privilege previously of setting the links we try to be as s*ddingly devious as possible.

[Magyar]

I'm glad about the goulash Strix. Can't stand the stuff, despite my nick !!

[twix123]

Good evening all,
I found this song, which I'm sure is being sung by Strix under one of his other 'nom de plumes'

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=FLK3IY6eE0o

[evsajo]

Sorry everyone, I can't stand the pace tonight. Have got to turn in. i usually watch "Children in Need "but can't even do that tonight.
I'll say Goodnight in my usual way with my special song. Good luck evryone for tomorrow's links.!!! I think we all might need it!!!!!!!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp_SQLdFwgU&feat ure=related

[paulineward]

Hey Twix....did you see me and Kay accompanying him!!??

[seekeerz]

evening all - it seems a little quiet here tonight, is it cold and damp in the Shrubbery ???

[paulineward]

Kay...how could you desert me???!!!

[twix123]

Hi Pauline,
Yes, I did notice 2 visions in pink singing away!

[Strix]

For Magyar and any of the rest of the Shrubbery who wish to be amazed by violin playing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JA_VxFAX9M&fea ture=related

[x-ray]

Goodnight Kay...sweet dreams
Hello twix and seekeerz...welcome again to the shrubbery.
I think poor old strix has taken a bashing tonight over his link words this month.
I'm not worried...I'm only 4 points behind the leaders...and I have 0
Good luck to you all tomorrow.

[Strix]

Blimey, seekeerz, you're around early - anything to do with the company your keeping!

Apologies for her alarm clock!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHTPdbpogRE

[paulineward]

Strix...that was good....are you bow-ing to pressure and going to drop a hint?

Night Night Kay....

[Strix]

x-ray, nil desperandum, crofter is slowly beating me into a more accommodating role!

[seekeerz]

Hi x-ray, it's not often I get to the Shrubbery before 'closing time' and it seems some are heading off already - it's something to do with daylight saving, the earth shrinks and I can be having breakfast while the party still continues.

Wouldn't worry too much about Strix - he's got broad shoulders, if he comes up with anything vaguely resembling 'concrete poetry' again, he could be wearing it !!

[paulineward]

Hi seekeerz....didn't see you sneak in!!!

[evsajo]

Was just turning off computer when i saw the violin thread. Just had to search for this, even though when I listen to it I cry as it's so beautiful.....
A bit of culture in the Shrubbery tonight!!This really is GOODNIGHT!!!!!!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ObxzdawhM-8&feat ure=related

[x-ray]

Blimey - everyboys on the fiddle

[paulineward]

Kay...there's culture in the shrubbery every week...when you and me are here!!! :-))

Now don't ANY of you dare!!

[seekeerz]

Sleep well, Kay and Hi Pauline and twix too - I know, I do wander in at odd times, under the radar !!