Question

I'm not a voyeur ok!

From my flat (appartment) window I can see very clearly a little bit of
the living room of the flat directly slap bang in a perfect straight line
on the opposite side of the narrow road. I think the flat is inhabited by
3 girls, around about my age (Shhh, stop it!). Here's the thing:-

There is on display, very clearly, a small glass chess board.

Now, I quite like doing slightly off-beat things. For me they don't feel
off-beat, but my friends cringe because they think they are, mainly
because often it involves strangers.

I want to put up a piece of paper in my window saying 1.e4, in the
hope that they will see it (they can't really miss it) and themselves put
up a sign saying d5 or whatever. I just think it would be quite a fun
thing to do.

(Indeed, it was something similar - not looking into windows I should
add, just of a similar ilk - that, for those who know me, started the
relationship with Iva. I don't want anything like that here, just a game
of chess and some fun).

Problem is....they could react in one of three ways.

1. They get what it means, think it's a bit of a laugh and put up a sign
in reply.

2. They don't see it (unlikely) or don't understand it and just ignore it,
thinking it must be a private joke for someone else.

3. They see it, get it, then ask themselves why the hell am I looking
into their flat, is it something I do often, and should they call the
police.

I'm a bit wary since number 3 doesn't look very promising. What do
you think? Put the sign up and see what happens? Or would it make
you feel a bit uncomfortable and uneasy?

Mark

Originally posted by T1000
I'm not a voyeur ok!

From my flat (appartment) window I can see very clearly a little bit of
the living room of the flat directly slap bang in a perfect straight line
on the opposite side of the narrow road. I think the flat is inhabited
by
3 girls, around about my age (Shhh, stop it!). Here's the thing:-

There is on display, very clearly, a sm ...[text shortened]... nd see what happens? Or would it make
you feel a bit uncomfortable and uneasy?

Mark

Simple Mark. Put up a sign that says: WWW.REDHOTPAWN.COM

You could include the flaming pawn as well if you felt so inclined and
also 'T1000' ...

To add a bit of humour write:

"Pawn Stars do it sitting down"

or

"MAPPERS do it 'til their wrists ache"

Andrew

1. They get what it means, think it's a bit of a laugh and put up a sign
in reply.

2. They don't see it (unlikely) or don't understand it and just ignore it,
thinking it must be a private joke for someone else.

You could always knock on their door and say hello, and invite your
self in for a tea or coffee as their new neighbour 😀

Andrew

Originally posted by latex bishop
You could always knock on their door and say hello, and invite your
self in for a tea or coffee as their new neighbour 😀

Andrew

The cup of sugar works for ladies much better than for us guys!

Of course, Julia, Janey, and Linda would accept the e4! LOL

Sincerely,

Harri / Luck

Mark, do you ever see them *playing* chess? Maybe the chess board
is just for decoration.

Rein

Hahahahaha....Ryhmester, your comment was one of the funniest
thing i have ever heard, hats of to you!!!!

And mark, good luck, i think you should just do it, so what if you get a
little embarresed and shot down, its only a chess game!!!

Regards,

Matthew

Nice idea Ryhmester, but I feel T1000's was more creative. What if
they do not have access to the internet? I agree, you should go for it.
However, perhaps you should try a little more inventive opening.
Consider the impression you are giving with '1. e4', a very
conventional move. Wouldn't you prefer to show yourself to be a little
more exotic?

Originally posted by mattimpat
What if they do not have access to the internet?

OK, Mark, I'll part company here, but it would make me feel a little
strange. If they live that close, it is likely that you will run in to them
face to face. Strike up a conversation and see where it goes. And if it
should evolve that you play chess with them and develop an interest,
for God's sake play like me and not yourself. 😀 Kirk

I was waiting for your reply big guy. Knew you'd post something about
this 😀 Was a little worried that you hadn't yet to be honest!

Thankyou to everyone who took the time to reply. I haven't done it
yet, and am going away from the flat for a week over Christmas so
won't do it now before I go.

I am going to put up a sign though. Definitely. For several reasons.

I live in a flat that is part of 8 other flats on this side of the road, with
everyone using the same front door. It is similar (but to a much less
extent) with the people on the opposite side. Also, it is a very busy
road with lots of people walking along it at a given time. All this
makes it less personal and less likely for a chance meeting or
anything like that occur. It's not like I'm "the neighbour" to them or
vice versa. If it was more like that, with just them on one side and just
me on the other, then I'd go with what Kirk said and introduce myself.

Also, I do love doing this kind of thing. Makes life interesting. I
dunno, perhaps I'm misjudging it, but I don't think they would take
too much offence would they? Hmmm. Maybe Kirk is right. Even if it's
unlikely that they would, the fact that there is a small chance of
making someone feel uncomfortable is not a prospect which appeals.

Hmmmm. GRRRRRRRR. I wrote "definitely" higher up the post. Now
I'm not sure! So much for conviction!

Mark

Mark, I had a new massage client today. Went over to her house and
there was a glass chess set on the table. I'm not sure she even
knows how to play chess. I think it was just a table decoration. Isn't
that depressing? :'( Kirk

Like owning a Ferrari and never driving it, only far worse 😉

If the set in the flat opposite is just for decoration then at least they
won't know what the sign means, assume that it's not for them and so
won't feel uncomfortable.

I'll just look like a right royal tit with a big 1.e4 in my window that's
all 😀

Mark