Archive for July, 2008
george’s world
Nobody has more fun at the table than George, except perhaps Peg, who had ringside seats during the final of the Swiss on Sunday in Las Vegas and shared some of the evidence.
The only thing I regret about playing bridge is that it means I can’t kibitz George. With Sabine, in rare form.
I know, [...]
Published by stacy on July 31st, 2008 tagged Bridge | 1 Comment »
great to be home
Had a good time playing the Swiss on the last weekend. We qualified for the second day, played several good teams (never George, alas), enjoyed the hands tremendously and caught a 6pm flight out on Sunday. It’s good to be home. The laundry in the basket is about shoulder-high; my desk is overrun by unopened [...]
Published by stacy on July 29th, 2008 tagged Bridge | 13 Comments »
close to the end
It’s been a great Summer Nationals. We made to the round of eight in the Women’s KO, where I had a really good time but was ultimately unsuccessful. Judi and I sat down against Sue and Rozanne in the first quarter and played pretty well (up 28). It was fun seeing the two ends of [...]
Published by stacy on July 26th, 2008 tagged Bridge | 8 Comments »
having a blast. wish you were here?
On our way to dinner last night; Grace, George, Judi and me.
Played four of the Canadian Olympiad team yesterday in the round of 16, it was close all the way, but The Girls played lights out in the fourth so we survived to play friends and former teammates this afternoon in the round of [...]
Published by stacy on July 23rd, 2008 tagged Bridge, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
two hearts doubled
Another really good day yesterday: I played 24 relatively easy boards in the afternoon, we were up 30 at the half (I’ve decided I love being up 30) in the knockout semifinal; won the match by 31. The girls and I went out for a fast dinner and George and I caught up [...]