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Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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I've been playing Go for about 2 weeks- so a totally new beginner. But REALLY enjoying it so far :)

Looking forward to learning loads from you guys :)

Regards,
Ian
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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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Welcome. Amazing you found this site so quickly. The power of the internet is changing things so much.
Still officially AGA 5d but I play so irregularly these days that I am probably only 3d or 4d over the board (but hopefully still 5d in terms of knowledge, theory and the ability to contribute).
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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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DrStraw wrote:Welcome. Amazing you found this site so quickly. The power of the internet is changing things so much.
Many thanks :)

The internet is my first port if call for any info nowadays :)

Been lurking and reading posts for about a week and now I want to join in!!!!

I've just downloaded the 2 volumes of "River Mountain Go"- FANTASTIC free resource. I also play a colleague from work on IGS- normally 2 games a night at 9 x 9. It's all good stuff.

Just wish I had found Go sooner- I'm 44 years old.

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Cheers! :)
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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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DrStraw wrote:Welcome. Amazing you found this site so quickly. The power of the internet is changing things so much.
Many thanks :)

The internet is my first port if call for any info nowadays :)

Been lurking and reading posts for about a week and now I want to join in!!!!

I've just downloaded the 2 volumes of "River Mountain Go"- FANTASTIC free resource. I also play a colleague from work on IGS- normally 2 games a night at 9 x 9. It's all good stuff.

Just wish I had found Go sooner- I'm 44 years old.

Kind regards,
Ian
That means you were one of the few people here who was actually alive when I played by first game. :)
Still officially AGA 5d but I play so irregularly these days that I am probably only 3d or 4d over the board (but hopefully still 5d in terms of knowledge, theory and the ability to contribute).
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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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Well, there are also players who live reasonably close to you (in Shropshire).

Try www.britgo.org to find out more.

Best wishes

Jon
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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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mumps wrote:Well, there are also players who live reasonably close to you (in Shropshire).

Try http://www.britgo.org to find out more.

Best wishes

Jon
Thanks Jon,

Yes- looks like there's a contact in Hinstock. Also Chester is only 40 mins from where I live- and looks to have a regular Go club :)

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Ian
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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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Welcome and Happy New Year!

You aren't the only 40 year old newbie, so have fun!
Walla Walla GO Club -(on FB)

We play because we enjoy the beauty of the game, the snap and feel of real stones, and meeting interesting people. Hope to see ya there! お願いします!

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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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goTony wrote:Welcome and Happy New Year!

You aren't the only 40 year old newbie, so have fun!
Thanks :)

I'm starting my own full time business next year- so I definitely don't consider age a barrier to trying new pursuits! :)

REALLY enjoying the game of Go so far. Mixing my time between playing and reading (River Mountain Go). I used to play online poker for 2 years- so I appreciate the discipline of balancing the playing with the studying.

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Ian
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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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A new business, excellent! What are you doing or is it under wraps? GO is great because it can be enjoyed on so many levels. 40 is the new 20, so go for dan level.
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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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goTony wrote:A new business, excellent! What are you doing or is it under wraps? GO is great because it can be enjoyed on so many levels. 40 is the new 20, so go for dan level.
Thanks Tony,

I'm an architect by training- my business is focused on the emerging global trend of "Building Information Modelling" or BIM for short. It's a totally new way of working for many design practices / facility managers, etc.

Anybody that uses Autodesk Revit will know what I'm on about :)

Regards,
Ian
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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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Welcome to the site! I'm fairly new as well. Look forward to getting to play you some day in KGS.
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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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Rowen wrote:Welcome to the site! I'm fairly new as well. Look forward to getting to play you some day in KGS.
Many thanks :)

Yes, will have to get onto KGS at some point. I play online exclusively on ipad/iPhone and I don't think there is a KGS client for iOS at present :(

Regards,
Ian
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Re: Hi (from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK)

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OGS' web interface works well, though.

(I also started playing this year at 38 and live in the UK - let me know if you'd like to play online? I'm not strong, but I'm at least friendly :P)
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