Monthly Archives: August 2011

August 18 The Curtis Finch Bridge House is one of the finest bridge facilities in all of the ACBL. It was built with donations from its members, one of whom was Curtis Finch Jr., the son of the man the … Continue reading →

August 17 Every club should have an Andy Cosby. Andy introduced Easy Bridge and his club has grown over a few years to almost 800 members. He does, however, have an advantage: the club is located in a retirement community … Continue reading →

August 16 Joyce Easson must be a saint. I double booked and set up games in both Emporia KS and Springfield MO on the same day. When I asked Joyce if we could switch to Tuesday the 16th, she replied, … Continue reading →

August 15 Well this was different! I got to a Best Western with 5 tables set-up and I was the first one there. As people slowly came in I found out how today would be played out. First, my partnership … Continue reading →

Sunday, August 14 Today’s club stop was in Kansas City, KS and there was a nice treat of having some youth participate in the game. The girls are sisters and the boys are brothers, when mixed they are cousins. These … Continue reading →

The Des Moines Bridge Club is a great facility. Initially a shell built to be a bridge club, funds were raised to finish the inside at a cost of about $70,000. Now it is beautiful and just what the players … Continue reading →

Teri Blu has a full slate of 18 games, seven days a week at the Twin Cities Bridge Center. On Friday night I visited, they had 20 tables. I got to play with Sue Jackson who emceed the evening activities. … Continue reading →

The Bridge Club of St. Paul is an excellent facility that is large enough to hold local sectionals (34 table max). The club has a very nice layout with lots of windows, a rarity amongst bridge clubs. The BC of … Continue reading →

Tony Ames runs a Swiss Team event at his Plymouth BC. I partnered with John Koch and teamed with District 14 Director, Sharon Anderson and her husband Roger. John and I had a fun time, and after playing everyone then … Continue reading →

August 10: Craig Robinson Begins Next Leg of Club Tour in Fargo Fargo is the only club in the first 99 that I arrive to by plane. I was concerned that arriving was out of my control, but American Eagle … Continue reading →