I want to give a really big thanks to Ed Schroder, Soren Riis, Chris Whittington, Nelson Hernandez, Nick Carlin, Jeroen Noomen and Alan Sassler for their superb efforts in defending me against the accusations that I have broken ICGA tournament rules. Soren did a great job detailing the shenanigans pulled during the ICGA's investigation, from stacking the jury to premature public accusations to a comprehensive fabrication of evidence.
I also appreciate the tenacity of Chris Whittington and especially Ed Schroder in digging through the mountains of documents and answering them point by point.
Finally, I greatly appreciate the support that I have received from countless others. This support has been touching and uplifting and I really appreciate it. Thanks guys!
In other news, I'm working on Rybka.
Rybka 5 will be ready sometime this year and the remote Rybka renting will be launched sometime after that. We'll make announcements on our web site and in our forum when we have more information. It should be a fun year.
Best wishes to everyone for a great 2012!
Vas
I also appreciate the tenacity of Chris Whittington and especially Ed Schroder in digging through the mountains of documents and answering them point by point.
Finally, I greatly appreciate the support that I have received from countless others. This support has been touching and uplifting and I really appreciate it. Thanks guys!

In other news, I'm working on Rybka.

Best wishes to everyone for a great 2012!
Vas
Awesome. We are all waiting Rybka 5!
Guess which one comes first; Rybka 5 or iPhone 5

Good things take time. 
Vas

Vas
Good to hear you're still alive Vas. I used to really enjoy the old days when you posted on the forum, I learnt loads about computer chess from you. I hope you sail past this, produce a great Rybka 5 and, of course, the very best of luck with the rental project.
Thanks.
Maybe I'll go for that forum gold crown after we get everything up and running.
Vas

Vas

Go Vas!

Veteran Rajlichologists will, of course, interpret Vas's new Rybka 5 release date to be December 31, 2012, assuming he is going by the Julian calendar. In that case, if the Mayan calendar comes into play, that would mean we will see the Apocalypse before we see Rybka 5. But such inferences would be a cynical and pessimistic interpretation. I would suggest we all assume mid-year!
Damn! I forgot about the Apocalypse! Better run out and get more Doritos and Mountain Dew before the hoarding begins!
Maya experts have denied that 2012 is the end of the world, according to the Mayan calender. So you can sleep well and leave the Doritos in the super market

Unless you live in the Eurozone, in which case ... 
Vas

Vas
So you advise me to buy truck loads of doritos!?

Either that or a Colt M1911, with ammo. This can be useful for restocking operations. 
Vas

Vas
Ehm, possessing guns is not allowed in Holland.....
No problem, just get a big knife. You won't have to worry about "bringing a knife to a gunfight". 
Vas

Vas
I'm beginning to see where the "psycho" nickname came from

Good. 
Vas

Vas
So I have to take the knife when entering restocking operations.... Should be very funny, me entering the local super market with a machete

Before the meltdown you can just use cash, it's simpler. But it's not too early to start practicing with the machette in front of the mirror. 
Vas

Vas
I prefer flying to a desert island, where there is plenty of food, take a few nice women with me, enjoy myself and watch the rest of the world struggle with their debt

I advise three. Four is impossible. Two is just too difficult to handle. One gets kind of annoying. Three ideal. Just kidding ;-)
Why is four impossible!? If they are not too demanding.....

gossip is proportional to count, I think you might find the gossip level worse even than talkchess
On a desert island there is not much to gossip about
You definitely don't want two. Something like 10 might be kind of fun. Another possibility is zero and some peace and quiet. 
(Kidding as well of course.
)
Famous last words!
Vas

(Kidding as well of course.

> On a desert island there is not much to gossip about
Famous last words!
Vas
You definitely don't want two.
There is an ancient Chinese character with two women under one roof. This is used to represent trouble...
There is an ancient Chinese character with two women under one roof. This is used to represent trouble...
Is there a male equivalent of this character? I bet it means 'oops, we take your money'.
I think with 10 you are dead meat within a few months

I don't know how much of your joke was intentional, but 












Vas













Vas
Intentional, Vas, very intentional




I think spending time with 10 women on a very desert island, with no chance of being found, will look very promising and bright at first. But after a few months you will beg to come back to the civilized world. When back, spending time in CCC or Open Chess Forum will be heaven compared to the desert island



Well, there are pros and cons to everything. Except to Chris' solution, which is perfect! 
Vas

Vas
my solutions are always perfect, it's just that it usually takes between 5 and 10 years for everyone to finally agree ;-)
I guess I'm around 5x365 faster. 
Vas

Vas
yup, being ahead of time usually generates a lot of laggard's hate
Sounds like fun. 
Vas

Vas
But what if the boat sinks or gets damaged!?
Even then you're no worse off than with the various 1-island solutions. 
Vas

Vas
Then I'm afraid it's back to the lying again. You have to persuade the one you're with that you're repairing the boat in order to get help and supplies ;-)
Good point. The boat repair could be quite a political operation. In fact now I'm wondering how long that boat would last. 
Vas

Vas
They will miss you, but they won't be able to complain.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/a-man-jumps-off-a-ferry-to-end-his-wifes-continued-nagging/story-e6frev20-1225760002457
http://www.couriermail.com.au/a-man-jumps-off-a-ferry-to-end-his-wifes-continued-nagging/story-e6frev20-1225760002457
Hey Dagh!! How is life, good old friend!?
Perhaps I can do a 'count of Monte Christo' and dig a tunnel to one of the islands
Perhaps I can do a 'count of Monte Christo' and dig a tunnel to one of the islands

Welcome back Dagh!
That story is hilarious.
You're not married by any chance now are you?
Vas

You're not married by any chance now are you?

Vas
"On a desert island there is not much to gossip about"
except YOU, dumbo ;-)
except YOU, dumbo ;-)
Of course I know, simpleton ;-). I don't mind if they gossip, worse as CCC seems absolutely impossible to me.
actually, the ideal is four desert islands, three damsels and one boat
True genius!!! Especially the part about one boat!

Yes!!! Problem solved. 
Vas

Vas
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