tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14539885.post113961054946765926..comments2023-09-30T18:56:06.919+09:00Comments on The Closet Grandmaster: Funny BusinessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14539885.post-1140132476284536502006-02-17T08:27:00.000+09:002006-02-17T08:27:00.000+09:00I agree that personal politics has played a role h...I agree that personal politics has played a role here, and there is merit to the comment made by "anonymous". However I reject the slur cast upon me as being a "yes man", to Peter Parr or anyone else. <BR/><BR/>This is a superficial and uninformed comment which would be contested by anyone familiar with my role in chess, including the Closet Grandmaster. I have my own opinions, which sometimes conflict with those of Peter Parr.<BR/><BR/>I respect Peter and his endeavours, and am a regular at his premises. I also have respect for his nemesis, Brian Jones, and many other fine contributors to Australian chess. <BR/><BR/>If you want to select a local administrator to align me with, I would nominate Graeme Gardiner as one whom I admire, and whose views are similar to mine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14539885.post-1139816101701018542006-02-13T16:35:00.000+09:002006-02-13T16:35:00.000+09:00The reason is obvious, and is the same as why Jaso...The reason is obvious, and is the same as why Jason was spectacularly gazumped for the President's position at the NSWCA AGM. Jason Lyons is a Peter Parr yes man and good buddies with him, spending many hours in Parr's shop. Peter Parr made some nasty comments regarding last year's St George Club Championship, of which Dr Z is the big chief. Therefore, Jason pays the price for being too closely associated with Peter Parr. Its a shame, as chess has too few volunteers as it is, but that is Australian chess for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com