azw1879
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Joined: 28 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 1:56 pm Post subject: Finally Got My Patio Chess Pieces |
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Finally managed to get a Garden Patio Chess Set (only £30), plastic, biggest piece about 7"-8" high. Not exactly Giant, but they certainly tower over standard chess pieces. They are supplied with a folding PVC chessboard, not suitable for being a permanent feature, but more for 'fun' play, able to be taken back inside the house. I'll have to look for tiles or mini-slabs to make a chessboard which can remain fixed in the garden that are weatherproof and not slippy, without cracking in the colder winter temperatures. At least now I've got the chess pieces to take measurements from. It's a start.
C.J. 
P.S. You know the pieces are so well designed, for a chess enthusiast, they could also be used as ornaments for around the house, keeping a chess theme throughout. Next project perhaps ? 
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eileen
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| Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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I'm really pleased you managed to find those chess pieces CJ and at such a good price too. You must show us some piccies of them once you have them set out in your garden.
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hummingbird3172
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Location: Zone 9b Saint Cloud, FL
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| Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 12:44 am Post subject: |
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I've never seen these before! My husband loves chess, I'll have to tell him about it!
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wayne
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Location: theodore,al
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| Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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love chess, would like to see pics if possible ,fine idea. Do you play online? If so will play at one of the sites.
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