h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

I love Scrabble. It's probably my favourite game, although backgammon is a close second that accounted for an embarrassing amount of my student days. Anyway, I was raised on word games and expected to hold my own against the adults in Scrabble games from an early age. I'll admit it brings out my deeply hidden competitive streak, but then any players will agree that Scrabnle is a serious game. Most friends and acquaintances refuse to play me. I bumped into an old boyfriend recently who could still remember the score of the one game he ever beat me, 15 years ago - he seemed scarred by the memories. Phil whimpers whenever I mention the game.

Hence, picture my delight when a friend issued a challenge via Phil the other week. Next time we met, she seemed momentarily surprised when I revealed the travel Scrabble set I''d brought to the pub hidden in my bag and called her bluff. The game commenced and for a couple of pintsworth we were neck and neck. I'm pleased to report that a late flourish ensured I rallied and the game had the correct result. (I did say this brings out my competitive streak didn't I?) She's already demanded a rematch. Looks like I may have found a willing victim, erm opponent...

[Amy P]