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Gentlemens Club ideas for Luke's place?

  • 29-09-2007 11:51PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭


    Good Evening,

    I was playing in Luke's club tonight and got to wondering.... (i also discussed all this with Luke and he has no problem with it)

    Would there be many readers here who would travel to the third floor just to play chess? Or indeed any other game, possibly even online (such as world of warcraft etc).

    Its such a wonderful venue I would love to see it have the same atmosphere as the Gutshot, serving plenty of good coffee and welcoming even to non card players.

    If I were to organise a chess league would anyone turn up or would it turn into my old horse game in the Fitz? In fact if I were to try to resurrect a cheap as chips on a Saturday HORSE game from 5pm would anyone turn up?

    If I could persuade Ianmc to donate all his poker books would others do the same so we could have a true poker library, as any decent gentlemen's club ought to?

    I'm trying to figure out a way to utilise the beautiful space on the third floor that overlooks Merrion Square..... One could come in simply to have a sandwich and browse the internet before heading out on the town. If you have any ideas you can post them here, or pm me or if you like mention this thread to Luke and see if his plans could incorporate yours.

    I would certainly attend a poker players chess club if there are any takers. We could also have a chess library alongside the poker library.

    If I get ten players who agree I will organise one for a Sunday afternoon. If I get ten HORSE players I will organise that too for a Saturday afternoon from 5pm. Or earlier if others prefer.

    Luke has plans for the basement but the location is just fantastic and I would like to be part of those plans. I've also always wanted my own Gentlemens Club, rather like the Travellers Club or Fly Fishermens club in London. We could call it the Phileas Fogg room in honour of the perfect Whist player himself.

    Any ideas?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭Fatboydim


    :eek: :eek: For a moment I had images of lapdancers and shiny poles :eek: :eek:

    I thought most unlikely - Then I see you mean chess and Backgammon - Phew!

    If I was in Dublin I'd go for it.:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭Doc Farrell


    Gentlemen's club = lapdancers! you have a filthy mind sir! Welcome to the team. I'll call you re next Saturday, maybe we can meet up with a few others on Friday night and destroy a few brain cells?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 640 ✭✭✭MickL


    Love the idea Des you make take all my old poker books and chess sets etc...
    and you have a dealer for any mixed game you get my stud has serverly improved since i last dealt to you

    Regards MickL


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,405 ✭✭✭Goodluck2me


    +1. good idea, maybe a snooker table too perhaps?

    love to play chess agin tho.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭Doc Farrell


    thanks MickL, i may hold you to that!

    the snooker table idea sounds great, i don't know if it would be possible, unless we could get one that can be quickly disassembled, but yes, that would be great.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 970 ✭✭✭thechamp87


    Fantastic idea...
    Love the snooker table idea joe.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,179 ✭✭✭White Knight


    good idea Doc, I would use/play all of library/chess/horse/snooker table.

    along with some other ideas :
    • high backed chairs
    • Darts board
    • computer access (as mentioned)
    • newspapers

    ;) might as well do it properly!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,165 ✭✭✭DEmeant0r


    What about a bowling lane as well then? :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,806 ✭✭✭Lafortezza


    Fatboydim wrote:
    lapdancers and shiny poles
    vote+1


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,028 ✭✭✭✭Ace2007


    Paula could do the lapdancing.....

    but yea great idea joe about the snooker table....

    pity they didn't have a spare room in the fitz. could think of a view contenders there to do the lapdancing..:)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭Doc Farrell


    good idea Doc, I would use/play all of library/chess/horse/snooker table.

    along with some other ideas :
    • high backed chairs
    • Darts board
    • computer access (as mentioned)
    • newspapers

    ;) might as well do it properly!


    exactly, and in order to make it pay there could be a nominal price for coffee, say 2 euro, this would pay for the internet access. (and also decent coffee)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,028 ✭✭✭✭Ace2007


    How big is the third floor?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭Doc Farrell


    thanks for the lapdancing derailment Len, now can we get back to the gamesmanship re chess and snooker and HORSE.

    I have also a personal interest in games which aren't played anymore such as piquet and whist and would like to develop variations of poker like Southern Cross etc, also lowball games and 7 card stud variations.

    its an opportunity to exercise your mind without emptying your wallet.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,179 ✭✭✭White Knight


    develop variations of poker

    when in Barcelona I was playing 2 interesting games with Greg Raymer of all people ...

    one was 17 card chinese poker where you play a 5 card hand, 3 card hand, low hand (5) and a badugi (4) hand. We play heads up and took a while to sort out the hands but was interesting to hear his views.

    Also played a triple draw split pot game. 5 cards where you have to get a 2-7 low hand and try make a badugi (4) hand also. Was good to hear his views on strategy in this too.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 9,060 Mod ✭✭✭✭mewso


    All we need now are the Gentlemen.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭Conspicuous


    when in Barcelona I was playing 2 interesting games with Greg Raymer of all people

    And I was just telling the Duke of Edinburgh this morning what awful weather it is


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,179 ✭✭✭White Knight


    And I was just telling the Duke of Edinburgh this morning what awful weather it is

    How is Phillip keeping these days? must drop in on the old chap .. :rolleyes:


  • Subscribers Posts: 32,864 ✭✭✭✭5starpool


    I thought lapdancers too :(

    They could put a couple of beds up there and charge by the hour (not connected with previous comment, just for sleep). Many's the time when it would have come in handy.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,418 ✭✭✭BIG-SLICK-POKER


    What about a Rodeo Bull

    rodeo_bull_l.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,405 ✭✭✭Goodluck2me


    What about a Rodeo Bull

    rodeo_bull_l.jpg
    do you just download like 50 randon pictures and see where you can fit them into the poker forum?!



    +1 for newspapers and high backed chairs. I also think a nominal annual membership fee would be a good idea, and that we get to vote on future people entering! :)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,700 ✭✭✭Van Dice


    Backgammon obv


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,916 ✭✭✭Washout


    DEmeant0r wrote:
    What about a bowling lane as well then? :D
    ;)
    u could have Wii bowling


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭Glowingmind


    when in Barcelona I was playing 2 interesting games.

    You appear to have dropped something Marc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,259 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Wii prop bets ftw


    I like the idea of chess,
    I don't play, but i'd be better than the average non player,
    but behind anyone who knows the game

    its a game id like to get going at


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭Doc Farrell


    there's not enough name dropping in this thread! i demand more! :D

    as much as i admire the elitist approach
    ( +1 for newspapers and high backed chairs. I also think a nominal annual membership fee would be a good idea, and that we get to vote on future people entering!)
    i'm not sure if its a little early. but i'll give it some vague musing.

    How about calling it the Cesna club, which stands for the Cliquey Elitist Super Nerds Aviation Club. I only put the aviation bit in to fill out the acronym.

    it could be a club for super nerdy gamesmanship battling it out in Monopoly, Risk, Battleship, Hungry Hungry Hippo, and other games of pure skill.

    if anyone wants to resurrect the HORSE game can they put their names down here on this thread.

    if anyone wants to join the chess night, nominated as Monday 8th October can they register their interest here.

    each Monday could be a different card/strategy game, perhaps even more than one game.

    i will look into the snooker table idea. if they are cheap enough i might be able to get my boss to sponsor one.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭Glowingmind


    High Stakes Bingo.

    I suck at chess but i like the idea.

    Also, High Stakes Counter-Strike (none of your fancy Source nonsense though)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭Glowingmind


    And another thing,

    It's not a real gentleman's club if these two aren't sitting in the corner.
    dukes.jpg

    And yes, i know they're both dead, but still.......

    Poker/Graverobbing roadtrip?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭Doc Farrell


    they'd still be livelier than most players i know.

    so.... free internet, all the coffee you can drink for 2 euro, cheap sandwiches, free snooker (on a table of dubious quality) a poker and possibly chess library (which is not a lending library and remains in situ) and just for Len, the occassional nerdy lapdancer.

    if chess is nobody's idea of a super fun time maybe we could change it to a HORSE game for Monday 9th, 50 euro buyin, half pot, 50 cent blinds etc.

    if anyones up for this Inaugral session can they raise their glass?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,259 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    ill trip in for a chess game, see how it goes, if it sucks,
    make it horse next week


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭Glowingmind


    The 9th of oct is a tuesday Doc.
    I'll happily play for a few hours on the 8th or 9th (as long as the game's still going at 11)


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,250 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    Don't underestimate the importance of good coffee in any club.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 291 ✭✭sumoward


    I would turn up for the chess, haven't really played since I ran the chess club ib School.

    MMM books get stolen. So the library may not work.


    A horse tournie live might be fun.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,092 ✭✭✭Glowingmind


    Wait is it a horse tourney? Or a horse cash game? Also, does it just have to be horse?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭Doc Farrell


    i definitely mean Monday the 8th as i have to go away for a week on the 9th.

    it will be a HORSE cash game but the buy in can be 25 euro with blinds of 50 cents, we can raise it later if people want.

    I can start this game tomorrow if people want but i think its not enough notice, let me know what you all think.

    it should be mentioned that i am a consistent loser at horse and have also forgotten how to play all the games.

    if i were to start this tomorrow at 7.30pm would i get any support? anybody up for it as of tomorrow? if you definitely are just say hello.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,405 ✭✭✭Goodluck2me


    Wed night FTW!...


    Also Aviation club is approporiate as its on the top floor!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭Doc Farrell


    there's another word starting with A that might be more appropriate but i thought better of it.

    ok, i'm going out to do socially irresponsible things but i'll be back before midnight. if anyone wants to play in a cheap HORSE game starting at 7.30pm tomorrow night in Luke's place then please say so here. I'll then put a thread up in the other area about it.

    (its almost impossible to lose more than 50 euro. i hold the record at 90)

    as you may have guessed this is really about generating a buzz about the new Merrion club and its hard working director. so get off your ass and take my easy earned and innumerable pennies.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭Conspicuous


    Good work Doc. I like your ideas and will deinetely be there on Mon8th. Cant make it tomorrow but best of luck with it anyway


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,882 ✭✭✭Doc Farrell


    ty sir, appreciate the positive feedback, just trying to keep myself amused before Death performs her Mexican face dance on me.

    so any takers for tomorrow night?


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Think the idea of a gentleman's club is a magnificent idea. Stick me in for chess and horse anytime. If it does get going and there is anything you need let me know and I'll see if I can help.

    The location is amazing too, this is a genuinely great idea and I also agree with the membership fee idea, to defray the cost of setting it up if nothing else.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 376 ✭✭The Tourist


    +1 to wii, chess, snooker, backgammon, membership etc. Some of you might also be interested to know there is a chess club on Fitzwilliam Street. For a full list of chess clubs in ireland check out http://www.icu.ie/clubs/list.php.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,924 ✭✭✭Fatboydim


    A flatscreen TV with the gee gees on it might not be a bad idea.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,201 ✭✭✭Macspower


    Dub13 wrote:
    Don't underestimate the importance of good coffee in any club.

    My business goes to whateverclub do good filter coffee instead of maxwell house!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,141 ✭✭✭ocallagh


    Macspower wrote:
    My business goes to whateverclub do good filter coffee instead of maxwell house!!!
    .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,028 ✭✭✭✭Ace2007


    Would it not go to the club with the hottest waiteress.... or easier money


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 61 ✭✭Conspicuous


    A flatscreen TV with the gee gees on it might not be a bad idea.

    Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭Sinfonia


    I'd be up for the HORSE tomorrow night Doc, and don't put yourself down too much, I'll still be worse than you. Happy to donate for the craic though


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 474 ✭✭delanec8


    And another thing,

    It's not a real gentleman's club if these two aren't sitting in the corner.
    dukes.jpg

    And yes, i know they're both dead, but still.......

    Poker/Graverobbing roadtrip?

    Will only need to rob 1 grave. Chief Brody can fill in for the guy on the left


  • Subscribers Posts: 32,864 ✭✭✭✭5starpool


    Fatboydim wrote:
    A flatscreen TV with the gee gees on it might not be a bad idea.
    It would instantly ensure that I disliked it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,328 ✭✭✭hotspur


    5starpool wrote:
    It would instantly ensure that I disliked it.

    As thread goes from chess -> big screen for watching losing gee gee bets -> ring for penny betting cock fighting!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Wisesmurf


    Super idea Des, I'm a former schools chess champ so I'll be looking forward to dusting off my pawns.

    Maybe a small 15" tv in the deepest darkest corner of the room folks to keep up-to-date with the monday night football etc.

    I'd be up for a membership fee, +1 for the good coffee!


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