The storyhouse in Chester, pleases me
It always did even when it was a cinema back in the early 1980s
Minutes after I had plonked myself down with a flat white, a friendly Dutchman asked if I would like to play chess with him which I proceeded to do rather badly.
My adversary proved to be a rather amiable mature student in Chester University who enjoyed the chat rather than the game, itself.
He still beat me after only 20 minutes, but flattered me by saying that he’d heard that most Welshman didn’t have a sense of humour, a trait contradicted by my giggling efforts in pronouncing schaakspel the dutch word for chess.
Im watching the movie A House Of Dynamite soon
Fun!
ReplyDeleteAnd that used to be a movie theater in the 80's? So glad they're still using it.
And I have never played chess with a stranger. I should try it.
XOXO
Anyone could beat me at chess - I can never remember what moves where.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful place for meals, chess, and whatever!
ReplyDelete"A House of Dynamite" sounds like a blast! Okay, bad joke, brain hurt (to quote Bear of the Muppets).
Hugs!
What a lovely memory. You seem to attract interesting people to you. But then we all know you give off friendly vibes! Enjoy the film. xx
ReplyDeleteMy dad's younger sister married a Dutch man who was also a very amiable chap. Perhaps it's a national trait.?
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasant surprise encounter playing chess with a Dutchman.
ReplyDeleteThe atmosphere at the Story House sounds lovely.