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
It was built in the 1930s you can see the art deco lines in the roof leading to the old screen
DeleteAnyone could beat me at chess - I can never remember what moves where.
ReplyDeleteI used to be a good player , I may take it up again
DeleteWhat 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!
The storyhouse is famous by its useage of board games
DeleteWhat 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
ReplyDeleteI was researching the film I was about to see and he was opposite not me on the big sharing tables in the storyhouse cafe
DeleteMy dad's younger sister married a Dutch man who was also a very amiable chap. Perhaps it's a national trait.?
ReplyDeleteHe was charming and devoid of shyness
DeleteWhat a pleasant surprise encounter playing chess with a Dutchman.
ReplyDeleteThe atmosphere at the Story House sounds lovely.
He was charming and somewhat lonely
Delete"It pleases me"
ReplyDeleteYou write this often, is that how you speak?
Of course it is,
DeleteBeing open to such chance encounters enhances your own life and aider society. People like you, who attract others to them, are described as having "a higher vibration." Yes, that works for you. A quiet, subtle superpower.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the interaction
DeleteExcuse me if this is inappropriate but were numbers exchanged?
ReplyDeleteNo , he was too young
DeleteHow fun! You must be so approachable and twenty minutes seems great for a guy who plays rarely if ever.
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