09:35 24 January 2014 by GS Jade Barrett CsbNews correspondent Mark Twain-Samuel Longhorn Clemens
“You can go to heaven if you want, I’d rather stay here” – Mark Twain
The [ilink url=”https://www.facebook.com/pages/Great-American-Bridge-Tour/124487180911255″]Great American Bridge Tour[/ilink] continues its trek to Bermuda this morning: Karen taking a round about route through New York, while Anne Dawson, Tiger Li Li Williams, myself and Team Dog Anna take the direct from Atlanta. The Great American Bridge Tour celebrates their overtime win in the Finals of the Saturday -Sunday Knock Out at the Phoenix NABC 1 December 2013
Our flight is full of players headed to the tournament, and we continue our tradition of greeting each other at the gate just before boarding. We catch up with the news from all over, much like alumni weekend at one’s Alma Mater. Each year there are a few new faces among the group of the known – typically they will become part of the gathering for years to come. The island has that effect on people. Irene Gerken and Clemens in Bermuda
Mark Twain’s ship came in in 1867. Over the next forty three years, Samuel Longhorn Clemens visited a number of times, leaving the troubles of his life behind as he organized his thoughts. The writings he produced during his stays were among his most profound – and sometimes scathing – treatises on the state of human nature back home. Bermuda healed his body, heart, and soul – though it appeared never to help him control his hair. Anna in her way to Bermuda
My experience with this ancient caldera has been the same – a challenging journey (though with the mariner’s blood coursing through my veins I do not share Twain’s propensity for seasickness), through three cities and two longish drives before arriving at my ultimate destination:
The celebration of bridge in a genuinely unique environment.
During my life I have spent an incredible number of hours getting to bridge games—some of them, I admit, embarrassingly short—but last month I think I broke my record.
Some of the best players in the world are Brazilians, and some of the most enthusiastic players too! Our Brazilian Online Festival has appeal to players of all levels. Your team will play in a friendly but competitive atmosphere, with very well-organized scoring and experienced Directors to ensure a pleasant experience for all.
Come and join the competition through our Providers, BBO, Funbridge and Ourgame, all offering you this great opportunity – we look forward to some challenging tournaments!”
An endplay (also throw-in), in bridge, is a tactical play where a defender is put on lead at a strategic moment, and then has to make a play that loses one or more tricks.
The Championship is open to all players born on or after 1st January 1992 (Juniors & Girls) or born on or after 1st January 1997 (Youngsters) or born on or after 1st January 2002 (Kids) in good standing with their own NBOs.
