Bridge Winners Profile for Georgiana Gates
Basic Information
- Member Since
- Feb. 6, 2011
- Last Seen
- April 6
- Member Type
- Bridge Player
- about me
Retired from many years in the computer and oil business. Still trying to improve.
- Country
- United States of America
Bridge Information
- BBO Username
- georgie_g
- ACBL Ranking
- Grand Life Master
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- Record trump support; Partnership agreement
- Gary makes a good point. We're using phrases from the days of plastic cards. Not just "picked up", but "you hold", as well.
- Ethics re: opening 1NT with small singleton in quasi-ACBL competition
- Many years ago I opened a 12-14 1NT with a 6430 hand (the six-card "suit" was all the same color). I had John's result, not Frances'.
- Covid Screens
- My club does not serve wine, but does have a selection of pastries. At my last session of face-to-face I wore a mask. It had the side effect of cutting down on my nibbling :)
- Lynn Deas R.I.P.
- Sorry to hear that. She was a frequent opponent of mine in women's teams, usually winning, of course. It's nice to know that she was elected to the HOF while still alive.
- A story goes with it
- That's the great advantage of playing online.
- you can call me Al
- There's an easier way to make a game - stop at the 3 level. Is it double-dummy for South to bid 3NT instead of 4♠?
- Can AI help make better bidding decisions ?
- "I am told that there were many quibbles when deciding on these specifications, you likely found one of them. I think bridge might select for people who tend to disagree with others." Perfect summary.
- Tournament Cancellations
- Tournament of Roses Sectional July 9-11, 2020 Canceled Unit 225’s Board is sad to announce that this year’s Tournament of Roses, scheduled for July 9-11th, in Tyler, Texas has been canceled. The primary concern was your health and your well-being due to the ongoing COVID-19 potential exposure. If ...
- Strange Regional Format: Gold Rush + Side Game, No Open Pairs??
- Terry, at least they respond to you. When I ask, it's just ignored.
- NYT's article about bridge clubs and Covid
- My state is going to reopen for many businesses on Friday. I'm pretty sure that doesn't include bridge clubs yet.
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