28 Jun
2021
28 Jun
'21
1:05 p.m.
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
28 Jun
28 Jun
1:44 p.m.
I'm ambivalent about it, out of ignorance.
It's pretty, as a timer for interval training (with the "UP" and
presumably "DOWN" markers). If it requires the director to reset for
each round, then it's possible to be showing the wrong time or no time
if the director forgets. (Maybe it doesn't need attention during each
round, but how do we find out?)
It will never display round number, of course, as the InTempo clocks do.
At the BridgeMojo club, I used one of the free Windows bridge timers
projected on a screen from my laptop, which is overkill. At Regency I
usually had a laptop on a shelf running the timer, where it was mostly
invisible unless you stood to look. My budget for Pasadena Bridge Club
included money for two InTempo timers.
That said, it's dirt cheap (by comparison), and if it's unsuitable,
maybe someone will want it for interval training. I wouldn't buy one for
my own games, but I don't need to -- I can use the Windows app on the
computer.
(South Bay and many other bridge clubs have computer displays on the
wall and use one of the free Windows bridge timers.)
I'm not voting no, I'm just abstaining. The cheap price could be a false
economy.
Mojo (from Atlanta GA, home on July 5 or so)
On 6/28/21 4:05 PM, janet wickersham wrote:
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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2:03 p.m.
Like MoJo, I am indifferent. I think that it gives Marie one more thing to do and that
could be challenging. If we want to try it, it is a cheap try but I think it will be
difficult for Marie to get it set every time and then to enforce it is the other issue.
When and if we get a new site, I would be for getting the actual bridge timer or another
laptop to run it on the wall the way Mojo does. But who knows if and when that could
happen.
L.
On Jun 28, 2021, at 1:05 PM, janet wickersham
<wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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4 p.m.
I really like and appreciate Mojo’s comments. Let’s differ to Roy.
On Jun 28, 2021, at 2:03 PM, Lisa Walker
<lisawalkerlac(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Like MoJo, I am indifferent. I think that it gives Marie one more thing to do and that
could be challenging. If we want to try it, it is a cheap try but I think it will be
difficult for Marie to get it set every time and then to enforce it is the other issue.
When and if we get a new site, I would be for getting the actual bridge timer or another
laptop to run it on the wall the way Mojo does. But who knows if and when that could
happen.
L.
On Jun 28, 2021, at 1:05 PM, janet wickersham
<wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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6:15 p.m.
Hello everyone,
I agree with Mojo. I say use the free app timer and invest in a decent projector screen.
Karmen
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 28, 2021, at 4:01 PM, janet wickersham
<wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote:
I really like and appreciate Mojo’s comments. Let’s differ to Roy.
On Jun 28, 2021, at 2:03 PM, Lisa Walker
<lisawalkerlac(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Like MoJo, I am indifferent. I think that it gives Marie one more thing to do and that
could be challenging. If we want to try it, it is a cheap try but I think it will be
difficult for Marie to get it set every time and then to enforce it is the other issue.
When and if we get a new site, I would be for getting the actual bridge timer or another
laptop to run it on the wall the way Mojo does. But who knows if and when that could
happen.
L.
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28, 2021, at 1:05 PM, janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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4:16 p.m.
Mojo's email gives me pause. As I said earlier, I have an Ausis (I think how it is
spelled) laptop with a 19" screen. I have Microsoft CD's if MS Office needs to
be reinstalled. Roy and Mojo, are welcome to work with it.
On Monday, June 28, 2021, 1:06:02 PM PDT, janet wickersham
<wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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4:25 p.m.
On another point. I put additional flyers about the Unit game on the 11th. on a table at
the Bridge Center.
Last time, Paula Olivares publicized the game and two tables were obtained. I am planning
on calling Paula again the end of the week and ask her to advertise the game again.
La Fetra is opening in the next week. I can give a flyer to Lulu and Freddy Thursday nite
to take to the club.
If you feel that it will negatively impact the turnout, let me know.
Miriam, How many reservations do we have now?
Kathy
On Monday, June 28, 2021, 4:16:49 PM PDT, Katherine Cresto <mysuki(a)att.net>
wrote:
Mojo's email gives me pause. As I said earlier, I have an Ausis (I think how it is
spelled) laptop with a 19" screen. I have Microsoft CD's if MS Office needs to
be reinstalled. Roy and Mojo, are welcome to work with it.
On Monday, June 28, 2021, 1:06:02 PM PDT, janet wickersham
<wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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5:03 p.m.
Hi,
Here’s my opinion….
Let’s spend the money and get a “real” timer. Yes, $450 is more expensive, but it does
everything a Bridge Timer is supposed to do.
I think the biggest two drawbacks are that the less expensive timer would have to be reset
after every round and the director would have to ring a bell.
Yeah, I know I sent an email suggesting this less expensive timer, but I really would
prefer the real thing. Heck, I’ll even donate $50 if that will convince anyone.
On Jun 28, 2021, at 4:25 PM, Katherine Cresto
<mysuki(a)att.net> wrote:
On another point. I put additional flyers about the Unit game on the 11th. on a table at
the Bridge Center.
Last time, Paula Olivares publicized the game and two tables were obtained. I am planning
on calling Paula again the end of the week and ask her to advertise the game again.
La Fetra is opening in the next week. I can give a flyer to Lulu and Freddy Thursday
nite to take to the club.
If you feel that it will negatively impact the turnout, let me know.
Miriam, How many reservations do we have now?
Kathy
On Monday, June 28, 2021, 4:16:49 PM PDT, Katherine Cresto <mysuki(a)att.net> wrote:
Mojo's email gives me pause. As I said earlier, I have an Ausis (I think how it is
spelled) laptop with a 19" screen. I have Microsoft CD's if MS Office needs to
be reinstalled. Roy and Mojo, are welcome to work with it.
On Monday, June 28, 2021, 1:06:02 PM PDT, janet wickersham
<wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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5:05 p.m.
Only 6 pairs so far.
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From: Katherine Cresto <mysuki(a)att.net>
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Sent: Mon, Jun 28, 2021 4:25 pm
Subject: [Unit559board] Re: TIMER AND BELL
On another point. I put additional flyers about the Unit game on the 11th. on a table at
the Bridge Center.
Last time, Paula Olivares publicized the game and two tables were obtained. I am planning
on calling Paula again the end of the week and ask her to advertise the game again.
La Fetra is opening in the next week. I can give a flyer to Lulu and Freddy Thursday nite
to take to the club.
If you feel that it will negatively impact the turnout, let me know.
Miriam, How many reservations do we have now?
Kathy
On Monday, June 28, 2021, 4:16:49 PM PDT, Katherine Cresto <mysuki(a)att.net>
wrote:
Mojo's email gives me pause. As I said earlier, I have an Ausis (I think how it is
spelled) laptop with a 19" screen. I have Microsoft CD's if MS Office needs to
be reinstalled. Roy and Mojo, are welcome to work with it.
On Monday, June 28, 2021, 1:06:02 PM PDT, janet wickersham
<wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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5:03 p.m.
I say ok, too.
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Sent: Mon, Jun 28, 2021 1:05 pm
Subject: [Unit559board] TIMER AND BELL
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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29 Jun
29 Jun
10:29 a.m.
Kathy,
You have been so proactive getting our flyers and information to everyone. It’s so very
much appreciated.
On Jun 28, 2021, at 5:03 PM, Miriam Harrington
<miratpf(a)aol.com> wrote:
I say ok, too.
-----Original Message-----
From: janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com>
To: Unit 559 board discussion list <unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com>
Sent: Mon, Jun 28, 2021 1:05 pm
Subject: [Unit559board] TIMER AND BELL
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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10:35 a.m.
Hi Guys,
As I read all the comments, my hesitation with Roy’s idea is that if we spend $450.00 and
Marie will not enforce the rule and penalize late plays, it’s money spent for nothing.
Let’s try the less invasive approach first and see what she is willing to do. Of those
who will be at the game, I suggest we all support her and remind others of the time. I
will make an announcement to that end before we begin.
On Jun 28, 2021, at 5:03 PM, Miriam Harrington
<miratpf(a)aol.com> wrote:
I say ok, too.
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From: janet wickersham <wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com>
To: Unit 559 board discussion list <unit559board(a)bridgemojo.com>
Sent: Mon, Jun 28, 2021 1:05 pm
Subject: [Unit559board] TIMER AND BELL
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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28 Jun
28 Jun
5:46 p.m.
I have no opinion, I abstain.Michael
On Monday, June 28, 2021, 01:06:01 PM PDT, janet wickersham
<wickershamjanet(a)gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Friends,
Some of you have weighed in on purchasing the timer and the bell from the email Roy sent
yesterday. Five of us are in favor, and I would like to hear from the rest of you. If we
have a majority, I will call Marie and suggest she purchase the timer and bell and Miriam
will reimburse her on the 11th. Thanks so much. Your input is always appreciated.
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