BRIDGE EXPERT (?)
My eldest grandson made fun of me the other day, calling me “old” because I have excelled at that great card game of bridge. I’m used to his insults so let me just say right now that I challenge him to learn the game before I get out there (Phoenix) in February. Or maybe he is correct because it is such a complicated game that maybe it does take a life time of learning to be come an expert.
Whatever, my prowess at the game has spread far and wide and I have been invited to substitute in a game in Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. So on Sunday afternoon I will drive the two hours to that town of mostly Social Security recipients, spend the night with MA, and on Monday will play all day (or a few hours) to broaden my experience.
Actually, all kidding aside, I am visiting MA and her husband and the bridge club just happens to be during that visit and they just happen to need a sub. I’m looking forward to meeting MA’s friends and playing a little bridge with them.
So, T², at least I did turn down a trip on a bridge cruise to Mexico in February. Mainly so I could come out and harass you.
3 comments:
Touche. Though I have to wonder, do they have a national (or international, for that matter) bridge tournament? If so, you really should consider it, what with God on your side and all.
As for me, I'll stick with my video games, although I've branched out to pool now that we have a table in our living room. If I learn how to play Bridge, it's a lose-lose scenario - I'll either like it, and hurt your pride by beating you soundly, or (more likely) I'll give up because it's too confusing to be fun for me.
Your challenge is to find a young, talented Bridge player to prove me wrong in my assessment that only old folks play it.
Peggy, I have a better idea: I will suggest to Tom to ask Santa for a Wii Bridge game for Christmas! The best of both worlds, I better get to Best Buy before they run out of stock.
You know, I've heard that the Wii Bridge game just doesn't capture the thrill and excitement of actual bridge.
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