Kintamayama

And one more thing!! Welcome back, French Star!! (((((((munch munch))))) (sound of fresh croissant being eaten by too-fat Jewish person who should be eating more fresh salad if he wants to see tomorrow)

I protest to this! Takanohana is a God!! Are you hinting otherwise?? i am deeply offended and am leaving this forum forever. Yaocho? soon you'll be saying that some sekitori beat their tsukebito, and worse, how about shooting at them with air guns, and then losing 18 straight matches?? How low can you Sumo-haters go!! I am leaving as of now, or till I hear a loud and clear apology from this man, for even hinting at these morbid allegations!! ((((((SLAM))))) (door) ((((((click click)))) (car door opening) ((((((vroom vroom)))) (engine on) ((((((ooooooh oooooOHH WAAAH WAAAH)))) (siren getting closer ((((((pitter patter )))) (sound of running feet) ((((( click clack)))))) (sound of handcuffs) (((((( shhhhhhhh))))))) (ambience of nice, rubber -walled room) (((((((((((GONG!!!)))))))))) The End OR IS IT??

I have it on good authority that Tochiazuma has pulled out because of a broken ego.

Well, after going the distance and winning the inaugural CG using no defaults(boast, boast)I got kicked out on day 1, so I guess I'll have to go out and actually get a prize for the winner this time.. As for the music, you're not missing anything, since we didn't change it this time..

Hi! A few players have encountered problems entering their guesses. Since Kofuji is away at the moment and the problem may not be fixed in time for day 1,those having problems may send their guesses directly to me by e-mail. I hope we get all the bugs ironed out as the day winds down..

Takanohana is in for January. So says Mr. Abe of the SML.

Hi! These guys are listed as Kyujo: East Yokozuna Musashimaru (Musashigawa Beya) West Ozeki Chiyotaikai (Kokonoe Beya) [public injury] East Ozeki Kaio (Tomozuna Beya) West Juryo #4 Ushiomaru (Azumazeki Beya) [public injury] East Juryo #12 Tomikaze (Oguruma Beya)

Here he is. Uchida, as requested by Tony.

Yeah..Imagine mine..

It is rather futile, I have found, to argue with Makoto Kaikitsune about ANYTHING regarding Tochinonada. He wears blinders like horses do when going around in circles. Same with KaioU by the way.. still, he does bring us a plethora of information, so we may as well hear him out..

And of course, if we're talking pictures, you can always mosey over to my Trip to Japan pictures from 1998(if you haven't done that already..) http://www.dichne.com/trip.html

The third one is Kyokutenzan, who is still in Makushita, but is thought to be the most strong-willed of the three. They came in together, and there is a famous story-at one point Shuuzan and Tenhou decided they had had enough and decided to leave Sumo. I think they even returned to Mongolia... Kyokutenzan persuaded them to return. He is currently ranked at Makushita East 55 after a couple of poor Bashos. Highest rank-Makushita 16. He looks extremely young today for his age- 29.

Hi Gamers!! (deepest apologies again to non-gamers..) This one is the CHAIN GANG. After the successful inaugural/trial first basho, we are going for another one. This time, though, the rules will be a wee bit different, as we encountered a few problems which needed solutions. What is the "Chain Gang"? It's a Sumo-related game, based on a day by day entry. This means you have to follow the ongoing tournament. The good news is that all you have to do is guess one (1) winner of your choice from all the bouts on a given day, Juryo and Makuuchi. Only one, any one. You got it right? You advance to day 2 and pick again. It could be the same rikishi, or anyone else. You got it wrong? Well, that was the shortest game you ever played, because yer OUT!! No three strikes,no yellow card, no "one more chance".. It's the end of the road. Last human being standing wins. This means the game could theoretically end on day 6. So what? The prize? A key-chain, of course... IMPORTANT!! You will need to pick TWO default guys before the basho starts for the days you don't/can't play, who cannot be changed. There is a 5-time use limit per basho for using a default, and you can use him for three straight days only, though we don't think you'll get very far using a default in this particular game. The reason for two defaults is this: KYUJO - When your default pick goes Kyujo, your second default pick kicks in.. IMPORTANT!! You cannot win OR lose by fusen. If your picked rikishi is involved in a fusen match, the default kicks in automatically. This is so no player will have any advantage/disadvantage due to time zone differences, as we had happen last basho. In the highly unlikely event that your default is also involved in the fusen match, you're toast..The best thing to do is keep an eye out for possible kyujos, and stay away from that rikishi!! IMPORTANT!! When your default kicks in for a kyujo rikishi, he doesn't count as one of the 5-per-basho you are allowed. The tie-breaker- the player who used the lowest ranked rikishi on average wins. IMPORTANT!! You have to register to play, even if you played last time. There will be no mail sent out during the Basho - you'll have to visit us to see who's still standing. Good luck!! http://chaingang.sumogames.com/chaingang.html Thanks!! Kintamayama and Kofuji

You're welcome..If I'm not mistaken, you fell because of the old rules in the inaugural basho..

Well.. The not-too-surprising-to-an-extent results of the last poll can be seen at: http://www.dichne.com/Archive.html Only one rikishi was not chosen by anyone for the desert island voyage. The close 2nd place was a pleasant surprise, though. Third place was a bit surprising as well.. Thanks for voting.

Euleka! Rast one in sixth low-TAMAKASUGA!! Crying Lightbulbs-take 2

Last in the sixth row- Arnold Schwartzeneger. (when he was young and Japanese, before the steroids)

and of course, the right guy in the fourth row is Touki.

left one in the fourth row- Musouyama.

The fourth one in the first row is Musouyama.

Hi! Ichinoya, the world's oldest active rikishi, is 42 today. If you are inclined, please drop him a line at: wakamatsu@mue.biglobe.ne.jp

Hi! My Audio-Banzuke is now updated with the new promotees. I have added some more clickable words as well. If you have the inclination, you may as well go here.. http://www.dichne.com/audiobanzuke.htm Also, we have an ongoing poll, with the mindboggling question: Which rikishi would you take to a desert island? I have been told this is an extremely stupid, useles poll, to which I replied-"Aren't they all?" Of the 19 rikishi up for grabs, only one was not picked by ANYONE. Can you guess who it is? The poll is at : http://www.dichne.com in the right frame. Crying Lightbulb

Does your mother do take-aways to the Middle East? Merry Christmas to one and all, and a Happy New Year!! Screaming trees.

I've learned lately from our learned friends that if you have the "status" (kosho..) you always stay out next basho. Hence, I do believe Kaio and Chiyotaikai will be out for sure as well. same goes for Ushiomaru..

Sorry, didn't see that..Plus, there's the green bus, so that makes three points for Rijicho actually..