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20 Feb 03
20 Feb 03
Originally posted by willatkinsMan, where to begin. I visit N.O. quite often. Begin your day with a visit to Cafe Du Monde in the French Quarter. It was a favorite hang out of Paul Morphy's who lived across the street .
I am going to be in New Orleans on March 16th-19th. Any suggestions on what to do or where to go? Looking for some new things to do.
Thanks!
Bill
21 Feb 03
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Originally posted by Bobla45You'll have to pay him $5 (maybe more now) and he'll probably try to sell you a book or two. He destroyed me very quickly, but he critiqued my game afterwards. He's not always there, and quite frankly, I haven't seen him the last few times I've visited. Possibly I just missed him.
Go to a restaurant called the Gazebo on Decatur Street. There is a master there named Jude Acers who will give you a game. He might be a GM, I'm not sure
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21 Feb 03
Originally posted by britt2001bIts always been something I've wanted to do, maybe its too late. He's been advertisindg for so long I assumed he was quite old.
You'll have to pay him $5 (maybe more now) and he'll probably try to sell you a book or two. He destroyed me very quickly, but he critiqued my game afterwards. He's not always there, and quite frankly, I haven't seen him the last few times I've visited. Possibly I just missed him.
21 Feb 03
Originally posted by Bobla45If he's still advertising he's probably still there. It appears from the book that I bought from him ( yes, he talked me into buying one ) he should be in his late fifties. The bookmark that came with the book had his bio printed on it. And, it had an interesting fact, he used to room with Janis Joplin back in the 60's.
Its always been something I've wanted to do, maybe its too late. He's been advertisindg for so long I assumed he was quite old.
21 Feb 03
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Originally posted by zach918Well my pitiful game with Jude Acers sure wasn't worth 5 bucks. As far as I remember, I was lost in a matter of minutes. But, $5 for the experience and the atmosphere of it all was worth it. Playing a chess game exposed to the sights and sounds (and smells) of the French Quarter with it's rich heritage, knowing that Paul Morphy lived and played chess in that very local ( there is a statue of him nearby ) justified the small expense for me.
is the game worth 5 bucks?
21 Feb 03
Originally posted by britt2001bhmmmm....cool, i'll have to look him up next time i'm down there
Well my pitiful game with Jude Acers sure wasn't worth 5 bucks. As far as I remember, I was lost in a matter of minutes. But, $5 for the experience and the atmosphere of it all was worth it. Playing a chess game exposed to the sights and sounds (and smells) of the French Quarter with it's rich heritage, knowing that Paul Morphy lived and played chess in that very local ( there is a statue of him nearby ) justified the small expense for me.