News from N Fair Oaks

40 days and 40 nights?

You all know we're in for a lot of rain over the next two days!

Over Monday and Tuesday, I will be at the bridge club and available to run a sanctioned bridge game if we have at least 12 players, or just a friendly social game if not.

At the moment we have no players signed up for Monday, 2 for Monday evening, and none for either game Tuesday.

I honestly don't want any of you to travel if the conditions are unsafe. So if you think you'd like to come play bridge and watch the rain with me with our panoramic view, I'm happy to have you. Let me know please!

Things might be look better if there's a break on Wednesday. (Mike and Amy, I don't recommend driving to Pasadena on Monday or Tuesday!)

As a result, Upgraded Club Championship Week will be postponed to a week with more favorable weather and game attendance.

Great time at the opening

Our grand opening was a great success. It was wonderful having nine tables: six in Open Pairs, three in 299er pairs. I'll post some pictures as I get them from friends.

It was also a delight to have all the friends and family who dropped in to tour the club, grab a bite, and meet the other bridge players. (I had one dear friend, who I've known since high school, drive from Palm Desert to see the new club and congratulate me!)

We got to discover all the weak spots in our preparation, and everyone was very patient with the details. Honestly with a day or two off, I'll be able to address a few of the minor issues that came up during the Saturday game.

If you played in the Open Pairs game and scratched, you may have noticed that your masterpoint award increased. I left out part of the game configuration on Saturday, and fixed it on Sunday.

If you have friends who haven't heard about the club yet, please pass along the word!