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Mojo directing and coaching the All Western game tonight
by Morris Jones 21 Oct '21

21 Oct '21

If you're available to come out and play this evening, I'll be directing and conducting the "after party" to go over hands at the All-Western 99er Nite Club tonight. Game time is 6:30. :) 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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Mojo hosting postmortem tonight
by Morris Jones 22 Sep '21

22 Sep '21

Hey, I hope you're all enjoying the All-Western 99er Club games at 6:30 M-Th. I wanted to let you know that I'll be filling in tonight for the hand review after the game. It's Silver Linings week, where the games pay extra silver masterpoints. For these games they play 18 boards instead of the usual 12. If you're not playing in the All-Western games yet, but would like to, drop me a note and I'll get you on the friends list for the games. The after-party will start about 8:30 at the usual Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3050101825?pwd=OC9ueFJPVkJXQWxrWmhwVUJCN2s1UT09 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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FYI, the Unit 556 games
by Morris Jones 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Hey newcomers ... greetings from 7th Ave. & 56th St. in Manhattan. (The Tesla has 3,700 more miles since June 5!) I know you've all been getting the organizing emails for lots of bridge games from Paula Olivares. None of them are like the newcomer games that I was offering on Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon. I'm sure many of you may have been playing in the All Western 99er Nite Club games. Those should seem very familiar. Paula is no longer sending those invitations to the newcomer list. That doesn't mean you're not invited! /If you are interested/ let me explain what's different: Unit 556+ is running two types of games: Open and Limited. * Open games invite all bridge players to come play, including all of the best players available. They're a great way to see some really good bridge, and discover that even great players make big mistakes. * The limited games exclude players above a certain masterpoint holding, 600 points in this case. The most experienced players (like me, for instance) are barred from playing in these games. For both of these games, there are other differences: * Games are 18-21 hands (rather than 12). * Less time is allowed to finish a round, usually 6-7 minutes per hand rather than 8 * Players need to expect and be able to answer questions from the opponents about their bidding system and carding agreements (usually the right answer is just "standard") * You'll often come across opponents who are /not/ playing Standard American, and may have different defensive carding agreements * Online convention cards, which disclose those agreements, are required (that's easy to provide if you're playing standard). Now if you find that intriguing, and want to take the next step to playing (what some might call) real bridge, /let me know/ and I'll add you to the main virtual bridge club mailing list. 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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Unit556 game Thursday June 17 10:15 am
by Paula Olivares 16 Jun '21

16 Jun '21

Dear Unit556 and friends and family, Tomorrow, Thursday, June 17 we have an open game at 10:15 am. Below is the tentative reservation list. There are a couple of folks looking for partners. Please send me any edits or if you want a partner. Thank you, Paula 661-755-8543 Thursday 10:15 AM open game Alan & Elliott N Angela & Julie Anita & Ruth Avice & Lianne Barbara & Sharry Bill B & Temo Carol T & Gary T Carolyn & Dominique Deanna & Tomoko Ernie & Lulu Harry & David K Jackie & Mike Kathy S & Rand Margaret & Jerry Maria M & Tom B Mira & Ron Pat L & Debbye Rae & Diana B Sharon & Steve

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Unit556 game Wednesday June 16
by Paula Olivares 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

Dear Unit556 and friends and family, Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 16 we have a 0-550 game at 10:15 am. Below is the tentative reservation list. There are a couple folks looking for partners. Please send me any edits or if you want a partner. Thanks to all who sent in their club bios. Attached is the latest draft. Thank you, Paula 661-755-8543 -- 10:15 AM Wednesday "0-550" game Carole C & Julie T Jackie & Harry Jane A & Simonetta Julie H & Lynn S Linda D & Ruth R Liz & Kent Mike C & Steve M Paulette & Terry Tomoko S & David K Uma & Olivia

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Unit556+ games Tuesday June 15th
by Paula Olivares 14 Jun '21

14 Jun '21

Dear Unit556 and friends and family, Tomorrow, Tuesday, we have 10:15 am 0-600 Limited game 6:15 pm open game Below are tentative reservation lists. Please send me any edits or if you want a partner. Attached is the first draft of the Unit556 players+friends+family list. It is sorted by BBO name so you can easily look up someone while playing in our club. It is a draft. If you have not sent me your bio and would like to be included in the update, send it in. If you want to revise your bio, that is fine too, send me your revision. I hope you enjoy getting to know each other Thank you, Paula 661-755-8543 -- 10:15 AM Tuesday "0-600" game Aggi & David K Carlos and Don Z Carol T & Gary T Eva S & Marianne N Gay & May Ginger B & John M Glen D & Kerry G Jane A & Simonetta Linda D & Ruth R Liz & Kent Lora S & John T Margaret & Jerry Michael C & Steve M Nancy G & robot Pam R & Maria M Paulette & Terry 6:15 PM Tuesday open game Angela & Julie Barbara & Tom J Bonnie & Marcia Carol A & Kristi Ernie & Lulu Harry & David K Kathy S & Rand Khushroo & Temo Kiran & Avice May A & Hani Melanie & Bill Mira & Ron Pat L Debbye Ruth & Roy Sharry & Rosalee Tom L & Hanan

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Unit556+ game Monday June 14 at 12:15 pm
by Paula Olivares 13 Jun '21

13 Jun '21

Dear Unit556 and friends and family, Tomorrow, Monday, we have an open game at 12:15. Who wants to play? Who wants a partner? Below are tentative reservation lists. Please send me any edits or if you want a partner. Thanks to all who sent in their club bios, I have received about 50, but there are still 20 or so needed. I will send out a draft in my next email. Thank you, Paula 661-755-8543 Monday 12:15 open Anita & Aggi Barbara & Tom J Carol A & Kristi Carol I & Susan Smith Carol R & Paul R Carolyn & Bill M Cathy M & Diana B Debbye & Pat L Farryl & Jane A Gay & May Gwen & MaryAnne Harry & Alan N Jackie & Tom Jan & Deanna Judy T & Nancy G Kathy S & Rand Liz & Kent Mira & Ron Paula & Bill B Ruth & Roy Sharon W & Steve S Sharry & Barbara Y Steve L & Bud Temo & Ramesh Tomoko & David K

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Unit556 games Sunday June 13
by Paula Olivares 12 Jun '21

12 Jun '21

Dear Unit556 and friends and family, We have two games tomorrow, Sunday: 12:15 pm 0-550 12:30 pm open (REDZ) Below are tentative reservation lists. there are a couple folks looking for partners. Please send me any edits or if you want a partner. Thanks to all who sent in their club bios, my email is overflowing. Those who haven't sent in a bio, please do so today if possible. I plan to update the club membership directory and send it out soon. Thank you, Paula 661-755-8543 12:15 PM Sunday 0-550 game Carole C & Julie T Caryn & Glen M Jackie & Harry Linda D & Ruth R Lindsay & Jill Lora S & John T Lynn S & Julie H Margaret & Jerry Noel & Xiaoyan 12:30 Sunday Open matchpoint game Angela P & Waqar K Barb J & Tom J Carol A & Kristi Carol R & Paul R Carolyn C & Cathy M Debbye & Pat L Ernie & Lulu Genise & Ann McC Jane A & Farryl W Kathy S & Rand Lisa & Cardon Liz & Kent Mira & Ron Pam R & Sandy L Roshen & Bill B Sandra & Bill M Sharon & Steve S

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Unit 556+ Virtual club game Friday, June 11
by Paula Olivares 10 Jun '21

10 Jun '21

Dear Unit 556+ friends & family, We will have an open game tomorrow Friday at 12:15 pm game (anyone can play). We play TCG afternoon hands. There is no game on Saturday. The reservation list is below. Send updates or if you want a partner. Paula Olivares 661-755-8543 https://bridgemojo.com/unit556 You may want to bookmark the results page https://my.acbl.org/club-results/266882 -- Friday 12:15 PM open game Aggie & Bill M Anita & Jackie Avice & Kiran Barbara & Tom J Bob Mc & Dave W Bud K & Steve L Carol A & Kristi Carol R & Paul R Carolyn C & Bill B Cathy M & Diana B Harry & Alan N Kathy S & Rand Linda Y & Roshen Mira & Ron Pam R & Maria M Pat L & Wayne Rae & Gerry G Ramesh & Temo Ruth & Kathy F Sharon W & Adam Sharry & Beth Tomoko & David K

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Unit 556+ Virtual club games Thursday & Friday, June 10 & 11
by Paula Olivares 09 Jun '21

09 Jun '21

Dear Unit 556+ friends & family, We will have games tomorrow, Thursday, and Friday: Thursday 10:15 am open game (anyone can play) Friday 12:15 pm open game (anyone can play) We play TCG afternoon hands. The reservation lists are below (scroll down). I try my best to keep an accurate reservation list, but I do need your help. Send updates or if you want a partner. I have a 1900 mp player and a 200 mp player needing partners for Thursday, and a 400mp player needing a partner for Friday. If you are new to our club would you send me two sentences about yourself, please? I publish a member list with BBO name, real name, and a few things about each person, It makes it fun and really feels like a group of friends. I will send out the updated member list soon. Paula Olivares 661-755-8543 https://bridgemojo.com/unit556 You may want to bookmark the results page https://my.acbl.org/club-results/266882 -- Thursday 10:15 AM open game Alan & Elliott N Angela & Julie Anita & Ruth Avice & Lianne Barbara & Sharry Bill B & Temo Carol A & Kristi Carol T & Gary T Carolyn & Dominique Deanna & Tomoko Ernie & Lulu Genise H & Kiran Harry & David K Jackie & Mike Kathy S & Rand Margaret & Jerry Maria M & Tom B Mira & Ron Pat L & Debbye Rae & Diana B Sharon & Steve Friday 12:15 PM open game Aggie & Bill M Barbara & Tom J Bob Mc & Dave W Bud K & Steve L Carol A & Kristi Carol R & Paul R Carolyn C & Bill B Cathy M & Diana B Harry & Alan N Kathy S & Rand Linda Y & Roshen Mira & Ron Pam R & Maria M Pat L & Wayne Rae & Gerry G Ramesh & Temo Ruth & Kathy F Sharon W & Adam Sharry & Beth Tomoko & David K

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