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The mystery deepens...

You guys have me convinced. I didn't examine it closely. I think it's a cool pic.

You guys may be right, but the website claimed the pic was real. You can find it on www.chessbase.com

I'm leaning Jim's way as well. I'll end up buying gifts, but I'm not in a big spending mood as I've had a slow second half of the year.

Damn! Saw this thread too late and Chuck beat me to it. I was going to say, "beer!"

Looks like fantasy.

It's a photograph of the Russian city, Khanty-Mansiysk in Siberia where they are currently holding an international chess tournament.

We need one of those types to keep score!

Here are mine: PITTSBURGH CINCINNATI TENNESSEE INDIANAPOLIS NEW ENGLAND NY JETS MINNESOTA CAROLINA NY GIANTS SEATTLE WASHINGTON DENVER DALLAS SAN DIEGO GREEN BAY ATLANTA 42 Points Good luck everybody!

Welcome Troy!

To a real good guy, who will eventually move closer to the center. Happy Birthday, David!!

I think I pulled it out on points. It was down to SS1 and myself and he went over by a point. Seems a shame because he was only 1 point off while I underestimated the score by 4. Actually, I basicallly just selected a point total off the top of my head. Didn't really think about it. Isn't that annoying, SS1?

Looks like Cincinnati is outscoring Pittsburgh today. Game is in the third quarter, but it appears as if the Cincy offense can score at will. I don't think the Steelers will be able to keep up. I picked the Steelers to win, but I struggled with the pick. I really thought Cincy had a good chance to win the game. The Steelers are in trouble...

Gettting these off before the games begin: CAROLINA MIAMI PITTSBURGH NY GIANTS CHICAGO BALTIMORE JACKSONVILLE MINNESOTA TAMPA BAY INDIANAPOLIS SAN FRANCISCO WASHINGTON KANSAS CITY NEW ENGLAND SAN DIEGO SEATTLE 38 points

Connie's into bottom feeders. Not normally. But the people at my table swapped pieces from their orders and the Baker's catfish had the salmon beat by a mile. What did you have when you were last there, Chuck?

Saturday, January 21st is on the books. Gettin' a % of the kitchen Joe? I saw the big chunk of catfish on Brian's plate last time we were there. I want some o' that!!

Any news about a return to Baker's? I got a lot of hungry people here waiting to eat their terrific entrees while listening and watching you guys.

No question about it. It's easily Organissimo's best tune. Should become an organ trio standard!

Sorry to hear the sad news, Jim. Call me when you get up to Michigan. You might need to talk to a friend. Would love to see you again.

Did you guys record live? and what were some of the tracks on your program?

No kidding! Wish I could be there. Have to wait till you guys return to Baker's. You're slowly building up a fan base down here. We'll have to show up in a bus next time you come to town.

Happy Birthday, John. You are already an established regular on the board.

I have the JRVG version and the Mosaic version. Both have the distortion you mention. I just listened to them both.

I've got a Russian copy version which came from an LP, I think. The music is excellent, but I don't care for the "mastering." I would really like to hear this in legitimate form. I'll buy the reissue when it comes out.