Hi!
I've been playing Go off and on for about three years now. I got started in Go through my interest in other strategy boardgames. I knew that the game was held in high regard on boardgamegeek.com, so when my wife and I found a small folding set in a thrift store we decided to give it a try. We liked the game and recognized its longevity, so for our fifth anniversary we bought a full size board. The aesthetic experience of a full size board and decent (Yunzi) stones cemented my love for the game, and it quickly became one of my favorite pastimes. (Unfortunately, my wife and I don't play together very often anymore. Since I enjoy studying the game and she does not, we're at very different skill levels. She'll occasionally play a 9x9 game with me, though.)
Life has interrupted my journey into Go a couple of times, but I hope to develop a consistent rhythm of study and play so that I can continue to improve. Part of staying involved means being connected with a community, so after quite a bit of lurking I've decided to join this site. I already feel like I know many of you (or at least your relation to the game of Go), and I look forward to participating more fully throughout the forums.
Out of the shadows
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LuckyJim
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Re: Out of the shadows
Hi, welcome! There are many more like you still in the shadow, watching your way 
You are thinking about starting a study journal too?
You are thinking about starting a study journal too?
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EdLee
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Re: Out of the shadows
We look forward to your contributions. Welcome!
- Brady
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goTony
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Re: Out of the shadows
Welcome! You can either be married and have a life or play GO. Just have to get the priorities straight. So set up the GOBAN and get out the stones!
Walla Walla GO Club -(on FB)
We play because we enjoy the beauty of the game, the snap and feel of real stones, and meeting interesting people. Hope to see ya there! お願いします!
Anthony
We play because we enjoy the beauty of the game, the snap and feel of real stones, and meeting interesting people. Hope to see ya there! お願いします!
Anthony
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jeromie
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Re: Out of the shadows
Thank you all for the warm welcome.
LuckyJim, I do plan on starting a study journal soon.
goTony, I'm fortunate enough to have a very understanding wife and a daughter who goes to bed around 7pm every night. I may not be streaking toward the pros, but I can get in some decent study time in the evenings.
LuckyJim, I do plan on starting a study journal soon.
goTony, I'm fortunate enough to have a very understanding wife and a daughter who goes to bed around 7pm every night. I may not be streaking toward the pros, but I can get in some decent study time in the evenings.
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goTony
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Re: Out of the shadows
Wow best of both worlds!
Walla Walla GO Club -(on FB)
We play because we enjoy the beauty of the game, the snap and feel of real stones, and meeting interesting people. Hope to see ya there! お願いします!
Anthony
We play because we enjoy the beauty of the game, the snap and feel of real stones, and meeting interesting people. Hope to see ya there! お願いします!
Anthony