May 2021 - Newcomers

Call for players! 7:15 Wednesday
by Morris Jones 19 May '21

19 May '21

Tonight we have our Wednesday evening newcomer game. I have at least one single player looking for a partner, so if you'd like to play, don't be shy! Our evening game is followed by a Zoom after party where we get to laugh or cry over the cards. Later this afternoon I'll send out a list of players expected, and a link to the Zoom party. Best regards, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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Saturday game
by Morris Jones 15 May '21

15 May '21

We have a lovely game lined up for today at 12:20: Saturday 12:20 Newcomer Pairs Name BBO Name BBO Noel Jeffrey Silverharv Xiaoyan Zhou xyzzuz Julie Miller millerja Ken Miller kgmbridge Cindy Fang cindyhfang Glenn Jeanes gjeanes Edna Ulasewicz ulasewicz Christine Atkinson cqatkinson Julie Barbour julie bar Jim Barbour barbourjl Jane Houston Jones jhjones52 Uma Shrivastava umashriva Dean Wiese doubledino Nancy Wiese vivalaslam Mary Hayes svodette Betsy Michel bmichel62 If you missed the Saturday morning 9:30 mini lesson, they're always available on YouTube in this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD5qT1hFf-OreW5_zBRHB3WwF6Ljdp-OS Best regards, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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Game and mini-lesson Saturday
by Morris Jones 14 May '21

14 May '21

At 9:30 is my live 15-minute mini bridge lesson on Zoom, then at 12:20 we have our newcomer duplicate game. Drop me a note if you'd like to play! Tomorrow morning I'll send an updated list of the players for this week. Here's the link to the Zoom meeting for the 9:30 lesson: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83912578991?pwd=Y1R2UnJ1TFM2dVZzYmsyTDdzeFcydz09 Meeting ID: 839 1257 8991 Passcode: 7ntxx If you'd like to revisit past Saturday morning lessons, you'll find them on this YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD5qT1hFf-OreW5_zBRHB3WwF6Ljdp-OS Best regards, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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Room for more tonight!
by Morris Jones 12 May '21

12 May '21

I wrote a "call for players" early this morning, and neglected to release it from my moderation queue. I should say, more players are welcome in tonight's game! Please drop me a note and come play. :) Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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Game tonight!
by Morris Jones 12 May '21

12 May '21

We have plenty to hold a game tonight. Glenn Jeanes is looking for a partner! I'm thinking of using IMP scoring instead of matchpoints, so it more accurately reflects the difference between the scores at different tables (something other than 1, 0, or 1/2). But maybe not tonight. :) Here's who I'm expecting: Pairs 7:15 Newcomers Name BBO Name BBO Sandra Marsh sandybean Julie Barbour julie bar Beth Hollander blh2018 Sara Shapiro rtadelis Duke Gregory dukegreg Allen York puddlefolk Jane Houston Jones jhjones52 Jean Wortman acesw1n Ken Miller kgmbridge Julie Miller millerja Singles Name BBO Glenn Jeanes gjeanes After the game, let's gather on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89727466652?pwd=aXhxWWQ3dkxlNmtrZUxjbFpzUGE4dz09 Meeting ID: 897 2746 6652 Passcode: 194771 Best regards, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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Looking for a single for 12:20
by Morris Jones 08 May '21

08 May '21

Hi all, we have 4-1/2 tables right now! Jane's partner Jean is unavailable this afternoon, so if you'd like to play drop me a note please! Saturday 12:20 Newcomer Pairs Name BBO Name BBO Glenn Jeanes gjeanes Cindy Fang cindyhfang Allen York puddlefolk Noel Jeffrey Silverharv Jim Barbour barbourjl Julie Barbour julie bar Sara Shapiro rtadelis Beth Hollander blh2018 Edna Ulasewicz ulasewicz Christine Atkinson cqatkinson Dean Wiese doubledino Nancy Wiese vivalaslam Xiaoyan Zhou xyzzuz Ken Miller kgmbridge Single Players Name BBO Jane Houston Jones jhjones52 The game will start at 12:20, so please be registered about ten minutes ahead if you can! Best regards, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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Newcomer game for Saturday afternoon
by Morris Jones 07 May '21

07 May '21

Saturday we have the Zoom mini-lesson at 9:30 for about 15 minutes, then the newcomer game at 12:20. Would you like to play Saturday afternoon? Drop me a note! If you're looking for a partner, I have some friendly single players available. This Saturday's morning lesson continues on the Defense subject of third-hand play. We know about "third-hand high" and "trapping an honor card in dummy." Let's look at what to do when partner lead's a high card. Here's the Zoom link for the Saturday lesson: Time: May 8, 2021 09:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83912578991?pwd=Y1R2UnJ1TFM2dVZzYmsyTDdzeFcydz09 Meeting ID: 839 1257 8991 Passcode: 7ntxx If you'd like to visit past lessons, they're available on a YouTube playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD5qT1hFf-OreW5_zBRHB3WwF6Ljdp-OS See you all tomorrow! Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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Tonight's game -- looking for one!
by Morris Jones 05 May '21

05 May '21

If you're free to play tonight, Allen York would love to play and needs a partner. Here's who I'm expecting for now: Pairs 7:15 Newcomers Name BBO Name BBO Amy Muscoplat neiamy Julie Barbour julie bar Jane Houston Jones jhjones52 Jean Wortman acesw1n Edna Ulasewicz ulasewicz Christine Atkinson cqatkinson Shirley Dostal ACJloves Glenn Jeanes gjeanes Beth Hollander blh2018 Sara Shapiro rtadelis Dean Wiese doubledino Nancy Wiese vivalaslam Jon Fuhrman tahojon Susan Kane tahoszn Singles Name BBO Allen York puddlefolk Here's the link to the Zoom After Party: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89727466652?pwd=aXhxWWQ3dkxlNmtrZUxjbFpzUGE4dz09 Meeting ID: 897 2746 6652 Passcode: 194771 See you tonight! Game starts promptly at 7:15. Best regards, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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Vax Bridge Parties at Jane and Mojo's
by Morris Jones 05 May '21

05 May '21

Jane and I are planning to host some Saturday afternoon bridge parties at our house in Monrovia for vaccinated bridge players. We have room for three tables, but we'll play as long as we can get at least one! Start time: 4:00, play some bridge, have some pizza, play some more bridge. :) We especially want new players and re-entering players to come enjoy the game with physical cards again, perhaps getting a refresh on how to follow suit and lead from the correct hand! It's going to take some getting used to! :) Some of you have already expressed an interest, and I'm starting a mailing list to keep in touch with folks who'd like to play. So please send me another note with a reminder. If you'd like to be on the mailing list for invites, please drop me a note. First game, this Saturday, May 8. Best regards, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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Duplicate tonight! 7:15 Call for players
by Morris Jones 05 May '21

05 May '21

Tonight is our weekly Wednesday evening Newcomer duplicate game on BBO! This game features a Zoom after party where we can compare results, ask questions, and figure out worked and what didn't! *Please drop me a note* if you're planning to play. Later this afternoon I'll post the list along with a Zoom link for the after party. Best regards, Mojo -- Morris Jones, Monrovia, CA BridgeMojo <http://bridgemojo.com> Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers <http://otastro.org> Mojo's Blog <http://mojo.whiteoaks.com>

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