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Next Step Pairs 1/10/09 Hand 6
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| A sublime and well-heeled group contested the Next Step this evening, when it was all over John and Ace rose to the fore N/S with 56% only, while Jo & Jon were the winners E/W with 61%. On the above hand the inferior 3nt contract (4♠'s would have been better) was ruthlessly taken 3 off by repeated club leads. That meant -300 and a complete top for the E/W victors, well done | Mesmero the evil hypnotist at the Next Step
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Having a long light sticking out of your shoulder is common practice in the Next Step |
Next Step Pairs 24/9/09 Hand 7
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| Another impressive 4 tables contested the Next Step tonight, when it was all over Jo & Jon triumphed N/S with 61%, while Hilary & Anne were the winners E/W with 55%. On the above hand a swashbuckling auction got the N/S winners to the good slam, the only pair to bid it, a complete top for Jo & Jon, well done. | Having a little doze in the middle of play is common practice in the Next Step
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As is slapping the opposition when they annoy you |
Next Step Pairs 17/9/09 Hand 2
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| A massive 4 tables gathered tonight to contest the Next Step Pairs, when the voluptuous lady at last put down her mike Renee & Margaret emerged as victors N/S with 56%, while Don & Alistair triumphed E/W also with 56%. On the above hand the poor lead and continuation set up declarers 9th trick, and when a 10th appeared in the wash the winners had +630 and a complete top, well done. | Stone, paper, scissors is a highly competitive game at the Next Step
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Statistically 3 out of 4 players concentrate at the Next Step |
Next Step Pairs 10/9/09 Hand 2
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| An impressive 3.5 tables battled out the Next Step this evening, when it was all over Martin & Katetriumphed in the 3.5 table Howell. On the above hand declarer after the friendly lead erred in her play and the went one off for -10 and a complete top for the eventual winners, well done. | Everbody hoped the camerman would go away
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Happiness is a night playing "bridge" at the Next Step |
Next Step Pairs 3/9/09 Hand 19
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| A small conglomerate of Bridge players contested the Next Step this evening, when it was all over the Gummy Bears defeated the Parisians by 83 to 46. On the above hand the Gummy Bears achieved a 10 imp gain by making 9 tricks in 3nt at one table and bring 3nt one off at the other table, well done. | A carnival atmosphere at the Next Step
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Jenny found hitting Alistair on the back of the head very amusing |
No Fears 19/8/09 Hand 1
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| A sullen bunch contested the No Fears this evening, when the dust settled Eden & Ace triumphed in the 2.5 table Howell with 62%. On the above hand 3nt is easy, unblock the clubs then set up extra tricks in hearts, the 6-1 spade break proved too much in 1 spade and the contract went one off, for a top for........ E/W.........When the board was played at the other table they got to 5♣'s 2 off. There is no justice in bridge. Lizzie & Annie consider yourself unlucky |
No Fears action
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Sometimes things are a bit hazy in the No Fears |
Next Step Pairs 30/7/09 Hand 1
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| A polite and well-mannered assembly of card players contested the Next Step this Evening, when the singing at last ended Carolyn & Sally rose to the fore N/S with 56%, while Jaimjai & Jennifer was out front E/W with 61%. On the above hand E/W failed to compete and when Carolyn played on Spades, they also failed to find the deadly diamond switch and Carolyn had 7 tricks for +90 and a complete top, well done |
The tussle to get the board continued all evening
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Orange juice drinking competitions tend to be dull affairs |
No Fears 29/7/09 Hand 5
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| A mixture of jesters, jokers & comedians fought out the No Fears this Evening, when the enormous female person desisted from exercising her vocal chords Mike & Fiona came to the fore as victors N/S with 61%, while Manfredi & Jocelyn stormed to the front E/W with 68%. On the above hand an ecentric bidding sequence lead to a "Moysian" 4-3 fit at the 5 level, avoid 4-3 fits like the plague people, when the dust settled the contact was 3 off, for -800 and a complete top for the E/W winners, well done. |
"Big Alex", "Fiesty" Fiona, "Amorous" Annie & "Sly" Scott battle it out
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Jocelyn very much regretted super gluing Manfred's finger to his chin |
Next Step Pairs 23/7/09 Hand 7
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| A ruthless and unapproachable throng contested the Next Step Pairs this evening, when the last card was turned over, Mike & Jaimjai rose to the fore N/S winning with 64%, while Jo & Jon were victorious E/W with 57%. On the above hand cavalier bidding and imperfect defense lead to the above contract making, the eventual winners had +600 and a complete top, well done. |
Anne kept a careful record of everything said after play finished
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Despite all being handless amputees bridge players can, still, play and enjoy the game |
No Fears 22/7/09 Hand 7
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| An intriguing and nonchalant group contested the No Fears this Evening, when it was all over Scott and Pamela rose to the surface N/S triumphing with 56%, while Anne & Lizzie were victorious E/W with an impressive 62%. On the above hand declarer did not use her 2 entries to lead towards the KQ♠ and finished one off, for -200 and a complete top to N/S, well done. | A great deal of spiritualism takes place in the No Fears |
Bopping opponents on the nose on the other hand is rare |
Next Step Pairs 16/7/09 Hand 21
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| An intrepid and exciting assembly of bridge players fought out the Next Step Pairs, this evening, when the show was at last over, Renee & Anne won the 3.5 table Howell with 62%. On the above hand the thin 4-3 fit game was ruthlessly taken 5 off for +250 and a complete top for the winners, well done. | Most people were determined not to let the super glued cards, spoil their Evening's enjoyment |
There were the usual accusations of cheating at Statues |
No Fears 15/7/09 Hand 16
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| A nonchalant and laid back group contested the No Fears this Evening, when the dust settled Ian & Roz rose to the fore N/S winning with a magnificent 73%, while Crispin & Suzanne triumphed E/W with a solid 59%. On the above hand, underbidding, assured defense and failure to draw trumps meant declarer was held to 8 tricks and +110 only for a complete top for E/W, well done. | Bridge can be very puzzling especially in the No Fears
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Carolyn always wins the fastest writer competition |
Next Step Pairs 9/7/09 Hand 21
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| A complex and cerebral group contested the Next Step Pairs this evening, when it was at last all over, Anne & Jenny won the 3.5 table Howell with a magnificent 68%. On the above hand Anne & Jenny got to the good slam in swashbuckling style, with diamonds breaking 3-3 they had 13 easy tricks for +1020 and an equal top, well done. |
Far too many drugs are taken at the Next Step Pairs
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Far, far too many drugs are taken at the Next Step Pairs |
No Fears 8/7/09 Hand 9
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| A gregarious and fulsome ensemble contested the No Fears this Evening, when the furore died down, Scott and Ace rose to the surface N/S, winning with 72%, while Alex and Alex took the plaudits E/W triumphing with 58%. On the above hand bold bidding took Alex & Annie to the good game, when Alex ruffed all his hearts, he had 11 tricks and a complete top, well done. |
Ian was an early leader in the strip poker game
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No-one noticed the advancing Triffid till it was too late |
Next Step Pairs 2/7/09 Hand 18
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| A reserved, yet classy clientele fought out the Next Step Pairs this evening, when the last card was turned over, Mike & Jaimjai rose to the fore in the 3.5 table Howell, winning with a score of 68% just ahead of Anne & Jenny who had 66%. On the above hand declarer played on diamonds and 10 tricks were scrambled in the part-score for +180 and a complete top, well done. |
Just before the defendant broke the victim's nose
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3 out of 4 bridge players concentrate on the play |
No Fears 1/7/09 Hand 16
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| A calm, collected and sublimely smooth collection, contested the No Fears this Evening, when the fat lady at last stopped Mike & Fiona emerged as winners N/S in the 3.5 table Mitchell with 75%, while Manfredi & Jocelyn were victors E/W with 60%. On the above hand continued spade leads along with the bad breaks lead to the eccentrically bid contract going 2 off for +200 and a complete top for Mike & Fiona, well done. |
A typical hot and steamy scene from the No Fears
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A view of the window the burglar allegedly came through later that night |
Next Step Pairs 25/6/09 Hand 24
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| A vibrant and enthusiastic Next Step was played out this evening, when the last card was turned over, Renee & Anna rose to the fore N/S with a winning score of 63%, while champions E/W were Jo & Jon with an impressive 68%. On the above hand an impressive bidding sequence involving cue bids got Renee & Anna to the good slam. No problem in the play, they scored +980 for an equal top, well done. I have put the travelers for tonight in Archives . It's not wonderfully formatted but the keener ones may find them interesting. Actually I seem to have some browser errors, will sort them out on monday you can get to Archives by going to tablecloths then archives. |
In the dark at the Next Step
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In the light at the Next Step |
No Fears 24/6/09 Hand 14
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| An intrepid yet slightly dodgy group of bridge players contested the No Fears tonight, when the fat lady ceased her wailing Mike & Fiona came to the fore N/S winning with 55%, while Ian & Roz triumphed E/W with 63%. On the above hand Fiona won the lead and ran 5 spades causing the defense to discard incorrectly and 2nt made 8 tricks for +120 and a complete top, well done. |
In the background is the window the suicide victim threw themselves out, if only partner hadn't passed their forcing bid
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Scott ought to have told Tony the wall was about to fall on him |
Next Step Pairs 18/6/09 Hand 21
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| A stolid, yet honest ensemble of bridge players fought out the Next Step this evening, when the large boned lady put down her microphone, Marianne and Ace emerged as winners N/S with a score of 56%, while Carolyn and Sally stormed to the fore E/W with an impressive 65%. On the above hand Sally discarded a club on the A♥ and had 10 tricks (losing only 3 trump tricks) for +130 and an outright top, well done |
Yet another footsie battle takes place in the Next Step
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"Make my day" |
No Fears 17/6/09 Hand 12
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| A vibrant, noisy and bustling group contested the No Fears this evening. When the furore died down Alex & Ace came to the fore N/S, winning with 72%, while Ian and Roz triumphed E/W with an impressive 67%. On the above hand Ian and Roz defended the part score well, switching to trumps and forcing declarer to trump in the long trump hand by playing spades. The contract went one off for +100 and an equal top for them, well done. | "You talking to me" |
A packed No Fears |
Next Step Pairs 11/6/09 Hand 6
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| A respectful and dignified group contested the Next Step this evening, when the show was over, Amanda & Sara came to the fore N/S with a winning score of only 53%, whileMarianne & Anne emerged victorious E/W with a score of 60%. On the above hand the eccentric bidding sequence lead to 5♥'s going 3 off and +150 was a complete top for the E/W winners, well done. | Laugh, I nearly wet myself |
Only Mike was aware of the surveillance operation |
No Fears 10/6/09 Hand 13
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| A washed and reasonably hygienic conglomerate contested the No Fears this evening, when the large rotund female person put down her microphone Val & Clare emerged as victors N/S in the 4 table mitchell with only 53%, while Tony & Clare were the winners E/W with an impressive 67%. On the above hand an eccentric bidding sequence, lead to the best contract and when 10 tricks rolled in the winners had +130 and a complete top,well done. | Blond bombshells are in a surplus in the No Fears. There's some good looking women as well |
Susan remains the champion footsie under the table player |
Next Step Pairs 4/6/09 Hand 10
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| A rough looking rather slovenly group fought out the Next Step Pairs tonight. When the dust settled Jo & Jon came to the fore in the 3.5 table Howell, winning with 66%. On the above hand an ecentric opening lead lead to Jo making 12 tricks for +680 and a complete top, well done. | The winners cruising to victory |
Martin wins the footsie competition, yet again |
No Fears 3/6/09 Hand 2
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| An enthusiatic and well groomed group contested the No Fears this Evening, when the large boned lady eventually put down her microphone Mike & Fiona emerged as victors N/S with 67%, while Jackie & Val triumphed E/W with 59%. On the above hand Mike & Fiona were the only pair to bid the slam and scored +1440 for a complete top (although 13 tricks really should have been made, the main thing was the bidding), well done. | Excitement was intense in the No Fears |
Just before the Streaking incident everything is calm |
Next Step Pairs 14/5/09 Hand 6
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| A busier than usual 4.5 tables contested the Next Step this evening, when the last card was turned over Renee & Marianne surprised themselves by coming first with an impressive 66%. On the above hand Renee managed to scramble 10 tricks in the No-Trump game for +630 and a complete top, well done. | Quite often a little too much wine was consumed at the Next Step |
A game of statues at the Next Step |
Next Step Pairs 7/5/09 Hand 1
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| A tough and feisty collection fought out the Next Step this evening, when the dust settled Martin & Kate rose to the fore winning the 3.5 table Howell with a score of 58%. On the above hand the defender failed to insert the 10♠ at trick 1 and the contract anded up making 10 tricks for +430 and a complete top, well done. | Don's amusing caricatures of his fellow bridge players were always well received |
Martin savours his drink |
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