Seriously
with Denise Dodd
eNewsletter No. 34 June 2008
Ph: (07) 3359 1285
Mob: 0409 591 285
email: denise@seriouslysocialbridge.com.au
Bridge Program
Come with a partner or just turn
up. $10 per player
Monday
Tuesday
Cnr Rode &
(Free
parking & afternoon tea)
Wed
(Free
parking & morning tea)
Friday
(Best free parking under DJ’s )
PARKING AT THE CRICKETERS:
NO BRIDGE MON 9 JUNE – PUBLIC HOL
Please be aware that if the members’ car
park is full, there is ample parking in the
INTERMEDIATE
CLASSES
When: Wednesdays, 11th, 18th
& 25th June
Time:
Where:
Subjects: Preemptive
openings & responses (11th)
Overcalls &
advances (18th)
Takeout doubles
& advances (25th)
Cost: $10 per person
Make a day of it and come
for a morning game, afterwards a tasty lunch at the Qld.
Sporting Club opposite, followed by the lesson.
And of course, you are welcome to come for the lesson only.
If you live on the north
side (as I do) think about car pooling or catching the ferry to Bulimba. If you
telephone me (0409 591 285) on your arrival, I can arrange to collect you. (Otherwise 5 min walk).
If you are intending
to come to any of these lessons, please keep the above details, as there will
be no other reminders due to time frame. Thank you.
OTHER INTERMEDIATE LESSONS
At this time, I am thinking
of two classes at the QCC towards the end of July (perhaps 14th and
28th) as I will be away during the week of the 21st on
the Great Train Journey to Longreach.
Intermediate classes for Kedron and Carindale will
probably be scheduled in August. I am
unable to do classes at Kedron earlier, due to the
fact I have beginner classes there in the mornings until the end of June.
BRIDGE BREAKAWAYS
The South Pacific cruise was
a great success. Thanks in no part to
Trevor, our friendly Director, and the interaction of the group. Some did not know each other to begin with, but
we all left with new friends. There was
great joie de vivre, something dished out in dollops during our visit to the Noumea Bridge Club. Thank you to everyone who took part in
this memorable event. We will be repeating this journey in early
2009.
The 5th – 18th
December NZ trip will be a marvellous opportunity to
cruise one of the great Superliners visiting
“Doubles Anyone?”
You hold this hand: ♠7
♥A64
♦AKJ43
♣KJ54
And the bidding proceeds
with 1H on your right. Your bid. (Answer
below)
Welcome to guests
I am delighted when people visit
a Seriously Social venue because they found my website or heard about our
friendly approach. It’s even better when
you return! So to all those people who
have turned up to play, occasionally or often – welcome! If you enjoyed the experience, no doubt it
was mutual. Come again.
Gift Selection
I have a small but
interesting selection of bridge gifts for sale. These include quality pens with
4 suits motif, “Piatnik” playing cards (excellent
quality and value) “Croupier visors” with bridge symbols, aprons, tote bags,
hand beaded evening bags (with bridge symbols) brooches and earrings. All well priced.
Sponsor – “Serene Connections”
Leisha Du Bois is a remedial
Massage Therapist. She has agreed to become a SSB Sponsor for a further twelve
months. She is a very special
person.
Support those who support bridge. Tel: 0410 334 599
“Red Door Home Maintenance”
Available
for general maintenance, renovations, carpentry, painting, security solutions,
etc. – BN 200 250 38. Highly recommended. References available. Competitive rates.
Phone Roderick on 3366 8474 or mobile 0400 401 223.
Answer to question above:
Some players think they have
to make a Takeout double to show 16+ points - not
so. And to double 1H holding a singleton
spade is asking for trouble. AN OVERCALL
DOES NOT DENY A GOOD HAND. This is a
hand where you bid 2D. If partner cannot
make a move over your overcall, then you are probably not going anywhere
anyway. Keep it simple, don’t make “off shape” doubles.
If you are confused about
when to overall and when to make a Takeout double,
think about the upcoming lessons which will clarify these two important points.
Enjoy life, give more, keep it simple, love bridge Denise