Monday, May 11, 2009

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

I enjoy the game of bridge, started playing duplicate in 1965, and have continued playing ever since. But today I left the bridge club feeling blue. The last two times I’ve played, my partner and I finished in last place. And I feel awful, because I blame myself even though I know I shouldn’t. My partner also carries some of the responsibility. In addition, more often than not, I play with different partners which itself presents obstacles as we are not familiar with each other’s playing style, etc.

I use to win often. But that was when my Mom and I played together. She began playing bridge when she was young and was an excellent player. As a result, we often won or placed in second or third position. Of course, because we played together so frequently we had the advantage of almost being able to read each other’s minds. But the last year of her life, my Mom moved to Las Vegas and thus, I’ve had to find other partners.

I won’t stop playing bridge as I find it a very fascinating and challenging game and I keep hoping I’ll do better. Of course, if I could play without a partner, I wouldn’t mind coming in last at all as I wouldn’t have to worry about letting my partner down when we lose.

By Hannah --www.FunnyPhotosContest.com a photo contest for cute or funny photos and photo captions.

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