Kintamayama 47,194 Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) We`re cleaning up and we will be formally deleting these following players from our Ichimon blackboard and Takanorappa`s list, as they are no longer on the BS Banzuke. Unless they notify me that they have other plans.. Jesinofuji Kaihayaiha Kashunowaka Kojamuri Naifuzan Noritama Senpai Yubiquitoyama Edited April 25, 2009 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kofuji 0 Posted March 28, 2009 Please add Harinezumi to the SFI roster. I recruited him after badgering him in my comments to our match earlier this basho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,194 Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) Bench Sumo Players, attention! We, the Sumo forum Ichimon, are recruiting again. - If you are a fine person with high moral traits, don't join us. If you are devious, wicked, like to henka, have excessive facial hair, or drive a stick shift Subaru, you are more than cordially invited. The only stipulation-you have to be a Sumo forum member. We are a strong Ichimon, although it's been a while since we won the Cup. (Maybe this time??We were in strong contention..) Just reply to this thread and you will be asked to undergo some small physical and mental tests (pulling a double decker bus with your teeth, proving the quantum leap theory, eating much-nothing serious). We are dying to bring in new blood to our Itchymom. But more than that, we are sick and tired of cleaning up here-we need some newbies to do that! So pick up that phone and call us! (standard rates apply) Edited April 2, 2009 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kitakachiyama 10 Posted April 2, 2009 I'd like to join! It's about time, after so many years of playing :) And maybe it will change my luck, as I'm probably the current makushitan with the most time in the division. I hope I haven't stuck there forever... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kofuji 0 Posted April 2, 2009 Welcome! At least you got to stay in makushita ... I'm working my way back up from Jonidan after falling from the top division ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,390 Posted April 2, 2009 I'm probably the current makushitan with the most time in the division. Indeed, you are! Incidentally, the only other player with 29 active basho in Makushita is Kofuji. (Bearded disguise...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,194 Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) I'd like to join! It's about time, after so many years of playing :) And maybe it will change my luck, as I'm probably the current makushitan with the most time in the division. I hope I haven't stuck there forever... Welcome sir. Now sit back and watch as you start an amazing leap forward - 3 bashos max and you're in Juryo. As your temporary Ichimon leader (an election will be held soon) and current Okamisan, I suggest you make a slight shikona change- Kitakachikoshiyama. That should drive one or two databases crazy with its length, but will surely bring good luck. Edited April 2, 2009 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,194 Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) In case anyone was wondering, these are our current active members: Kintamayama Yokotanoharry Kofuji Doitsuyama Misisko Hashira Yangnomazuma Taka Mmikasazuma Golynohana Zenjimoto Zeokage aderechelseamaru Anjoboshi Leonishiki Nekonishiki Harinezumi Kitakachiyama Ilovetochinoshin Edited April 25, 2009 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kitakachiyama 10 Posted April 2, 2009 3 bashos max and you're in Juryo. Who knows, maybe one basho will be enough. I've had 8-7 from ms4w in Haru, so I should be at the top of Makushita in Natsu. But I've been in Juryo 3 times already, every time for only one basho and every time it was a disaster. That's why I need a better luck :-) As your temporary Ichimon leader (an election will be held soon) and current Okamisan, I suggest you make a slight shikona change- Kitakachikoshiyama. That should drive one or two databases crazy with its length, but will surely bring good luck. First let's see if joining the SFI is enough :-) Kitakachikoshiyama sounds great, but we shouldn't provoke the database troll, we had enough problems with sumo games and databases already (Bearded disguise...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yokotanoharry 1 Posted April 5, 2009 (Clapping wildly...) (Clapping wildly...) (Clapping wildly...) (Clapping wildly...) Maybe the sleeping giant has awakened...........again. What a time! Our new Ozeki Kintamayama yusho'd, (Yusho winner...) is taking the leadership reins and sweeping out some chaff. SFI has added 2 new rikhish, Harinezumi and Kitakachiyama. Welcome ye new hirsute ones. Have some other news here in Po' Boy's Pool Hall and Trailer Park. A new enterprise. Bubba's Bait Shop and Zushi Bar is having grand opening in the former Lehman Bros building. Gift certificates from Bubba's are on the way to our 2 new SFI mates, and available to any new SFI inductees. There's no expiration date, but if you should join before the May basho, double value. (Sigh...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,194 Posted April 22, 2009 And as expected, our championship flag flies proudly- look left, as they say in London.. Way to go, people!! And thus, our dominance begins!! If anyone wants to join, now is the time!! We are planning our party-details soon! PS-Is there any way to fly the flag on our front page? After all, WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gusoyama 104 Posted April 23, 2009 Massashigawa will return to its former glory, and regain the flag! Just you watch! With the power of the Sock Monkey, Calpis, and the Big Red Sumo Motor, we will be triumphant. (Enjoyable TV program...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kotoviki 16 Posted April 23, 2009 Hi! I'd like to join but my only qualification is that I drive a stick shift Subaru... no facial hair! (well not usually!LOL) I guess I have to read the rules but some members suggested I join so I shall try to give it a shot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chisaiyama 11 Posted April 23, 2009 Where was all this esprit-de-corp before? Where was the Sumo Forum Ichimon get-up-and-go prior to 3 basho ago? I cannot even recall exactly how long ago I joined the Ichimon but to do it I had to query Manekineko who had just recently (at the time) resigned as the SFI Oyakata to find out who to contact. There was no page in the forum dedicated to the Ichimon (still isn't so far as I can tell). I never received any communication from anyone but I checked the BS Ichimon pages and sure enough I had been added as a member. Time passed and there were never any communications either here or on the BS email system between our members, no let's get those other ichimon messages, no cheerleading as it were, nothing. Nothing that is until about 3 basho ago when the boys at Sumo Talk invaded the BS game and founded their own Ichimon and started a not-so-quiet revolution. I have long been a member of both forums and quite frankly I am happiest getting my Sumo news and information and exchanging thoughts and ideas etc. with Sumo Forum. My daughter however was a member of ST and when they formed their ichimon I was natuarally invited to join them. I hesitated, I truly did, because I was already a member of SFI. I debated it for several days, I won't go so far as to say I agonized over the decision but I really though it out good and long. Finally I decided that I would go ahead and jump ship if it was allowed. I checked with the BS gurus and explained the situation and they said that normally it wasn't allowed but that they would allow it this once. So once again, after all the time I had been a "member" of SFI, I still had no idea of who, if anyone was in charge! So once again I had to pick someone to ask so, knowing that Kinta-san was a member and would almost certainly know who was in charge I asked him to forward my resignation and he graciously agreed to do so. So now I am a member of an ichimon that actually has communication between it's members and who certainly aren't just lurkers in the BS game either. We have made our presence felt. Not quite enough to take the flag yet but we're not letteing anybody else coast into victory lane either. And contrary to how this may have sounded at first it's not a sour-grapes missive. I am glad that the presence of STI in the BS community has finally awakened some pride and spirit in SFI. I'm glad that it has got you all moving and yes actively recruiting! I hope it continues and doesn't just fade away again. Comptetition is a good thing for all concerned. For the longest time I kind of wondered why I used to only see byplay between Massashigawaw and NPI just about everyone else never seemed to get into the spirit much. It's a shame that flag isn't flying over at STI but our time WILL come. It does look good on you though and I'm happy to see that your get-up-and-go hasn't gone after all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bogdanyama 0 Posted April 23, 2009 Well Chisa-san with your family example I convinced my daughter to join in the sumo game. She'll start next basho and of course she'll be a member of ST Ichimon. Bogdan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,194 Posted April 24, 2009 Hi!I'd like to join but my only qualification is that I drive a stick shift Subaru... no facial hair! (well not usually!LOL) I guess I have to read the rules but some members suggested I join so I shall try to give it a shot! You are joined, as long as you play Bench Sumo!! Welcome to the Champions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,194 Posted April 24, 2009 Where was all this esprit-de-corp before? Where was the Sumo Forum Ichimon get-up-and-go prior to 3 basho ago? etc We are proud of our silence. The only outburst usually comes from me, so nothing happened "suddenly" or out of the ordinary. Soon we shall return to "dignified and quiet" mode, until, again, we wipe the floor with the competition. If we don't, we will return to reflect upon our mistakes, learn from them, and outburst again. As for your jumping ship and joining ST, all we can really do about it is try to make you sorry for making such a big mistake.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kotoviki 16 Posted April 25, 2009 Hi!I'd like to join but my only qualification is that I drive a stick shift Subaru... no facial hair! (well not usually!LOL) I guess I have to read the rules but some members suggested I join so I shall try to give it a shot! You are joined, as long as you play Bench Sumo!! Welcome to the Champions! I have no idea what to call my heya... my keshomawashi... sumo style! :( I tried to sign up but I can't think..... since the basho starts soon I hope something comes to my head soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomadwolf 8 Posted April 25, 2009 I have no idea what to call my heya... my keshomawashi... sumo style! :(I tried to sign up but I can't think..... since the basho starts soon I hope something comes to my head soon! Eh, just leave it blank... you can change it at any time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harry 67 Posted April 25, 2009 Hey, sorry I just noticed this thread now. Been way too busy, worked today (Saturday), have completely neglected the blog translating... But I hope this work storm will pass soon, that I might put together a decent team for the honbasho! Are we going to have any private keiko or anything? Are we still effectively oyakata-less? Harinezumi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,194 Posted April 25, 2009 Are we still effectively oyakata-less?Harinezumi Yes we are. We need to choose one ASAP. I nominate Kofuji. After all, he got the game all automated.. Any other nominees will be accepted, or if anyone thinks he can do it-come forward!! As acting oyakata and flagrant Okamisan, I think we should have an Oyakata by the start of the basho. Deadline for nominees: May 1st. We'll hold a quiet election if we have more than one nominee. What traits should an Oyakata possess? Leadership, money, and more! So let's choose our new oyakata quickly and efficiently and start our quest to hold on to the flag !! Someone should bring a cake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fujisan 533 Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) What traits should an Oyakata possess? Leadership, money, As an oyakata I can tell you that these are optional..... This is a fantasy sumo game I just fantasise I'm a good leader and have lots of money.....(Seriously!) That could be why the NPI has only won one ICF though since I became Oyakata ... Edited April 25, 2009 by Fujisan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kofuji 0 Posted April 26, 2009 This is a fantasy sumo game I just fantasise I'm a good leader and have lots of money.....(Seriously!)That could be why the NPI has only won one ICF though since I became Oyakata ... Obviously former NPI Oyakata Boltono had much better fantasies ... the G&T and the 99 go-go dancers (Enjoyable TV program...) and former governor of Osaka are much more inspiring fantasies than getting caned if you don't perform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fujisan 533 Posted April 26, 2009 This is a fantasy sumo game I just fantasise I'm a good leader and have lots of money.....(Seriously!)That could be why the NPI has only won one ICF though since I became Oyakata ... Obviously former NPI Oyakata Boltono had much better fantasies ... the G&T and the 99 go-go dancers (Showing respect...) and former governor of Osaka are much more inspiring fantasies than getting caned if you don't perform. Unfortunately,,,Not to denegrate our former oyakata but his techniques proved even less successful if more fun than mine.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kotoviki 16 Posted April 27, 2009 I have no idea what to call my heya... my keshomawashi... sumo style! :(I tried to sign up but I can't think..... since the basho starts soon I hope something comes to my head soon! Eh, just leave it blank... you can change it at any time... Thank you! I will get signed up first & if anyone has any recommendations for me PLEASE pass them on!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
