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Homer · Guest

This question is directed at those of us who are considered "long-timers" or "lifers" but can also be relevant to all teachers here.

The question is simple: Do you involve yourself in community activities here in Korea (social clubs, sports, community centers and such)?

My answer is yes.

I am involved in a few things in my immediate community.
I do volunteer work on some sundays and play korean chess with the old dudes in the park every sunday morning.
I am also looking into hiking clubs and other type of activities.

the_beaver · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Nope.

royjones · Joined: 26 Mar 2004 Location: post count: 512

Homer · Guest

The korean variant of chess (Jangi) is both similar and different then regular chess.
The object of the game is the same but the pieces are very different.
They move differently which changes the dynamics of the game.

As for people playing Jangi in Korea, its mostly old men. They meet at local restaurants (in my area they do) or parks.

I play on sundays with the old dudes. Just a couple of games.
Its enjoyable and now that I can hold my own against them its pretty cool.

wylde · Joined: 14 Apr 2003

credit to you homer.

before i came to korea i played euchre with all the oldies in the small locality in which i lived. we travelled around to all the bowling and rec clubs in the area every night of the week... the youngest next to me was about 60.. the oldest was 88...

i loved their company.. they couldn't believe i wanted to hang out with them...

i bet they love playing with you.. it would be a special event for them.

Homer · Guest

They are a great bunch indeed!

One of my regular opponents is a 73 year old grandfather.
He is a cool old dude with tons of things to say.

lawyertood · Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:28 am Post subject:

I actually enquired about joining the local chapter of Rotary International through the international office but they never got back to me.

royjones · Joined: 26 Mar 2004 Location: post count: 512

hey, do you know where i can find rules/how to's for playing Jangi??

The Man known as The Man · Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 2:07 pm Post subject:

royjones · Joined: 26 Mar 2004 Location: post count: 512

The Man known as The Man · Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 6:53 pm Post subject:

just because · Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: Changwon - 4964

That is really cool Homer.
How did you get involved in that???Did you just rock up one day and play or is through an organisation???

Homer · Guest

Just Because.

I noticed them playing jangi and cards in the park on several occasions. I got curious, bought a board and pieces and just hiked up to the park.
One of the old dudes was our neighbor so he introduced me and that was it.
Been playing almost every sunday now.
You learn a lot from these old dudes.

royjones · Joined: 26 Mar 2004 Location: post count: 512

jajdude · Joined: 18 Jan 2003

Hey Homer that does sound cool. Any language problems, or is your Korean good enough for the old skippers?