Comments on: Interesting People and Bridge in Davao http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/06/interesting-people-in-davao/ A Forum about an American Expat Living in Davao, Philippines Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:57:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: julie http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/06/interesting-people-in-davao/comment-page-1/#comment-3156 julie Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:01:00 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=841#comment-3156 yah sure, thanks anyway yah sure, thanks anyway

]]> By: Bruce http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/06/interesting-people-in-davao/comment-page-1/#comment-3150 Bruce Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:13:57 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=841#comment-3150 Julie, You mean everyone here do not just play Tong-it or Texas Hold-um and the Casinos? hahaha I love Hearts, Spades, Whist and hope to become proficient in Bridge. Remember me if you ever need a 4th at any of these games. Julie,
You mean everyone here do not just play Tong-it or Texas Hold-um and the Casinos? hahaha
I love Hearts, Spades, Whist and hope to become proficient in Bridge.
Remember me if you ever need a 4th at any of these games.

]]> By: julie http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/06/interesting-people-in-davao/comment-page-1/#comment-3147 julie Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:31:44 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=841#comment-3147 sir, here in the philippines there are so many card games, spades, hearts, diamonds etc...it's nice to play on leisure times hahaha.... sir, here in the philippines there are so many card games, spades, hearts, diamonds etc…it’s nice to play on leisure times hahaha….

]]> By: Bruce http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/06/interesting-people-in-davao/comment-page-1/#comment-3102 Bruce Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:18:36 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=841#comment-3102 Maria, I think he has been here 5 years, but I am not sure. HE is out every morning with his wife running and belong to the Davao Runners. His wife ran some 5k and 10k with him too. Maria,
I think he has been here 5 years, but I am not sure. HE is out every morning with his wife running and belong to the Davao Runners. His wife ran some 5k and 10k with him too.

]]> By: maria http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/06/interesting-people-in-davao/comment-page-1/#comment-3097 maria Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:14:09 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=841#comment-3097 hi bruce how long has this marathoner and pianist lived in the philippines? maybe you can interview him for your blog. and if you do, ask if he runs in davao regularly. thanks maria hi bruce
how long has this marathoner and pianist lived in the philippines? maybe you can interview him for your blog. and if you do, ask if he runs in davao regularly.

thanks
maria

]]> By: Bruce http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/06/interesting-people-in-davao/comment-page-1/#comment-3094 Bruce Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:33:56 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=841#comment-3094 David, It is American Standard even though most are from the UK. Go figure. :-) My friend Russel who is teaching me is nice and relaxed about the teaching and told me a man and his wife, who we will play with are understanding and will help me bid, change bids and are not cut throat players. I will just feel like a kid since I am about 20 years younger than the others. If you ever visit here in Davao maybe we can arrange a game. David,
It is American Standard even though most are from the UK. Go figure. :-)
My friend Russel who is teaching me is nice and relaxed about the teaching and told me a man and his wife, who we will play with are understanding and will help me bid, change bids and are not cut throat players. I will just feel like a kid since I am about 20 years younger than the others.
If you ever visit here in Davao maybe we can arrange a game.

]]> By: David B Katague http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/06/interesting-people-in-davao/comment-page-1/#comment-3090 David B Katague Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:51:52 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=841#comment-3090 Bridge is the most challenging of card games especially Duplicate Bridge. What you are learning is Party Bridge-mostly for social interaction. But Duplicate Bridge is one of the most competitive game I have ever known. I have played bridge for the last 50 years, even before computerization. It keeps me from developing AZ disease, but it could also be addicting, like playing mahjong, tong-it or the slot machines. Last year I played duplicate bridge on line with players all over the world almost every day. I gave it up, because it so competitive and not relaxing any more. I now just play solo with computers characters from a CD(Hoyle Card Games). You can adjust the level of play, as beginners, intermediate or expert. The CD contains other 18 card games including Hearts or Spades, By the way, I also love playing Hearts and Spades. Have Fun! Bridge is the most challenging of card games especially Duplicate Bridge. What you are learning is Party Bridge-mostly for social interaction. But Duplicate Bridge is one of the most competitive game I have ever known. I have played bridge for the last 50 years, even before computerization. It keeps me from developing AZ disease, but it could also be addicting, like playing mahjong, tong-it or the slot machines.

Last year I played duplicate bridge on line with players all over the world almost every day. I gave it up, because it so competitive and not relaxing any more. I now just play solo with computers characters from a CD(Hoyle Card Games). You can adjust the level of play, as beginners, intermediate or expert. The CD contains other 18 card games including Hearts or Spades, By the way, I also love playing Hearts and Spades.

Have Fun!

]]> By: Bruce http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/06/interesting-people-in-davao/comment-page-1/#comment-3083 Bruce Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:29:11 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=841#comment-3083 Evelyn, I played Tong-its once and was totally confused. I think it was invented by someone drunk and on drugs. Was worse than Canasta. Evelyn,
I played Tong-its once and was totally confused. I think it was invented by someone drunk and on drugs. Was worse than Canasta.

]]> By: Evelyn http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/06/interesting-people-in-davao/comment-page-1/#comment-3078 Evelyn Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:03:30 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=841#comment-3078 bruce,the popular cardgame there is called tong-its LOL ever played tong-its? i don't know the mechanics but i heard it sooo many times there bruce,the popular cardgame there is called tong-its LOL
ever played tong-its?
i don’t know the mechanics but i heard it sooo many times there

]]> By: Bruce http://americanindavao.com/blog/2009/06/interesting-people-in-davao/comment-page-1/#comment-3063 Bruce Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:44:42 +0000 http://americanindavao.com/blog/?p=841#comment-3063 Julie, Thanks. I do not know if you have ever played Spades, Hearts or Whist. They are a good way to learn the play part of the game. Then with a book or a teacher you can learn the first part of each hand which is the bid or auction. Julie,
Thanks. I do not know if you have ever played Spades, Hearts or Whist. They are a good way to learn the play part of the game. Then with a book or a teacher you can learn the first part of each hand which is the bid or auction.

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