The rush of competition playing in my first real National event (the 1997 Reisinger). Not quite 2 years after picking up bridge cards for the first time and missed the 2nd day cut by .5. I was hooked.
Bridge Accomplishments
A few top twenties, a few nice upsets in Spingold and Vandy but nothing major. The best is to come I hope!
@Ron... While I love all of the nature SF has to offer, Muir Woods would really be a stretch if you were playing any 2 session event regardless of schedule. Being free by 7:00 leaves time for a lot of wonderful SF nightlife. That was my point.
I love, love, love (did I mention, love?) the schedule... having to choose between the early bird special or dinner or midnight was just ridiculous... and try getting to the best touristy things with only 8-noon as free time... also ridiculous... I'm saddened that the SF NABC organizers didn ...