My entries have been sparce this week because there is a regional bridge tournament at the Sharonville Convention Center, about 1 1/2 miles from my house!
Remember Jimmy Cayne of Bear Stearns? Well, he might be there.
Who else plays bridge? See:
http://www.acbl.org/about/Who-Plays-Bridge.html
Friday, May 1, 2009
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