since this is the first time I've ventured in 'ere, better play it safe... salsa to Shoreditch where the choice of shoes is endless (matching handbags available for many styles)

I am new to this game, although having observed for some months and researched the rules in some detail, may I be so bold as to assume that my loafers will enable me to skip nimbly to Edgeware Road as an opening move?

Or even Edgeware Road (steep learning curve)

Having been out of it for a while, and seeing an easy opening, I trump you with a pair of circuses, Picadilly Circus and Oxford Circus Of course this does rather narrow the options available to everybody, but does open up some rather interesting loops!

A little unusual I know but what the hell - Hillesden Junction! (Reverse Zarkofsky Side Step)

Novice] Hello! In most cases a move may be indicated by making it bold. This is done by typing a '<' followed by a 'b' and the a '>'. Type the name of your move before typing another '<', a '/' then another 'b' and closing with a '>'. Try it out on 'preview' to see if it works before hitting submit.
However, your move was pretty damn hot for a novice. I am now in knip and will have to farkle.

Having not played for over a fortnight, I am allowed to use Pegg's Convention and get to Monument, with a purple podume on Bank.