Introductions and the Like
#102
Posted 2011-May-29, 09:24
awm, on 2011-May-25, 00:29, said:
I have enjoyed and learned from your many, many thoughtful posts on this forum. Thank you. Congratulations on the new job. Hope you enjoy the change of scene and find time after settling in to post occasionally.
#103
Posted 2011-June-10, 09:13
George Carlin
#104
Posted 2011-June-10, 09:25
#105
Posted 2011-July-14, 05:09
gwnn, on 2011-June-10, 09:13, said:
w00t!
#108
Posted 2011-October-20, 01:17
Singapore is a country with a good balance of greenery and economy. The bridge field in Singapore (from what I observe) is made of more guys than ladies, among the younger players, about 50-50 among the middle aged and a little more guys by percentage among the senior players.
I have very little overseas bridge experience except online play, and would like to have some exposure to the outside world some day.
#109
Posted 2011-October-28, 08:20
Xiaolongnu, on 2011-October-20, 01:17, said:
You will fit right in.
George Carlin
#110
Posted 2011-November-11, 08:14
I've been playing bridge since I was 15, mostly when I'm on the road (as my wife and kids don't play). I'm experienced, but rusty. My preference runs toward Kaplan-Sheinwold.
When I'm not playing bridge I consult in project risk management, teach finance and mathematics, write software to analyze investment portfolios, train and ride Arabian horses, and am a professional magician.
In my career I've also written software to run numerical control systems (milling machines, lathes, punch presses, coordinate measuring machines, and so on), programmed the cameras that watch the freeways in Orange County, CA, written software for navigation using GPS and deep-ocean transponders, designed warheads, analyzed mortgage-backed securities, and taught courses in project risk management, cost management, quality management, cash flow analysis, problem solving and decision making, and portfolio management, as well as review courses for the Chartered Financial Analyst exams.
In short, therefore, I'm somewhat scatterbrained.
I'd wanted my username to be "S2000magician", but it was too long. Sigh.
"If you're driving [the Honda S2000] with the top up, the storm outside had better have a name."
Simplify the complicated side; don't complify the simplicated side.
#111
Posted 2011-November-11, 10:01
S2000magic, on 2011-November-11, 08:14, said:
So is your signature, sorry! Other than that, welcome to the forums and I hope you will like it here.
George Carlin
#113
Posted 2011-December-11, 16:13
As for tv, screw it. You aren't missing anything. -- Ken Berg
I have come to realise it is futile to expect or hope a regular club game will be run in accordance with the laws. -- Jillybean
#114
Posted 2011-December-27, 17:55
My wife and I just started learning bridge. The original idea was to learn just enough so we can play socially with a group of friends. Best laid plans and all, but we both are finding it so enjoyable and fascinating that we're quickly developing a happy and benign addiction. One evening a week is now cleared for bridge!
We are lucky enough to have a local club where we can play and take lessons. After six weeks of introductory lessons, I feel like I'm just starting to grasp the basics of bidding and play of the hand. We played our first boards of "gentle" bridge last week and had a blast, even while tanking spectacularly. The other players were very gracious.
BBO seems like a great resource and a friendly community. I'm impressed with the quality of the posts I've seen so far and I look forward to playing, kibitzing and eventually contributing to the discussions.
#115
Posted 2011-December-27, 20:03
As for tv, screw it. You aren't missing anything. -- Ken Berg
I have come to realise it is futile to expect or hope a regular club game will be run in accordance with the laws. -- Jillybean
#116
Posted 2012-January-31, 19:49
Outside of bridge I play in pool leagues, & love to travel & watch sports (american football & basketball are my favorites). I was an exchange student to Japan while in high school, and have been to most of the 50 states, and traveled a bit through Europe also. I am single, have never been married, was raised a Christian Scientist but no longer adhere to prayer as my preferred form of health care, and it would take a lot for me to move outside of the Portland area because I love it here. Other random facts: I have a BS in physics with no intention of ever using it; I procrastinate freely; My current bridge goal is to finish in the top 10 of a nationally rated event, with top 3 and winning being the goals after that - and I have every intention of meeting those goals.
#117
Posted 2012-January-31, 20:11
As for tv, screw it. You aren't missing anything. -- Ken Berg
I have come to realise it is futile to expect or hope a regular club game will be run in accordance with the laws. -- Jillybean
#118
Posted 2012-February-03, 05:00
#119
Posted 2012-February-03, 05:42
gwnn, on 2011-June-10, 09:13, said:
Congrats.
To add another, having spent my time at university first time round basically playing bridge, chess and D&D, and not doing enough chemistry, I've just graduated in maths/statistics having studied at home with the open university. Only 25 years late.
#120
Posted 2012-February-04, 20:17
It makes me a little sad that the ACBL junior program and youngsters like Chris and Meg Massie can't get together before the whole age thing sets in. Now that I'm effectively too old to play bridge, I can sort of speak about how silly the junior program is in some regards. Maybe Chris can elaborate further, but I assume, given his history of traveling around the country and world, had he been offered sponsored trips to bridge tournaments in his late teens he'd be a great addition to those teams. So why didn't that happen?
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