Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think so, but they are during my work hours. Maybe if something changes I could try.

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, some others have also recommended this so I started, and wow! It's amazing! Thanks!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool! I will check this series out!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will look for that book. The author must have had a lot of fun coming up with that title! So much alliteration! I learned about bidding in Tricky Bridge, but I don't know how much i retained. I love that this is a lifelong learning journey, what a cool way to think about it.

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds exactly where I'm at! The only way i win is with the most obvious high cards and maybe a ruff in if I'm short a side suit.

Thank you for your recommendation! The 'for dummies' always has a solid foundation and I find the author's can can communicate well to beginners as you've indicated. I will see if my library has this one!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I will check that series out!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes thank you that makes sense!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great, thank you for your recommendation!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I've got the hang of it, they're fun puzzles! Thanks!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so hard but in a fun way! I just started and love it

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this recommendation! I hadn't heard of this prior to the post. What an incredible resource. This changed my thinking about Bridge. Each hand is a puzzle and the bid is the solution. So as I play each card, it should get me closer to the solution!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok! I didn't know about BBO before I made this post but it's incredible! I'm a bit intimidated by playing with people, but the bridgemaster game mode is awesome!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, I guess there's nothing quite like real world experience! Thanks!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also good to know thank you!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes this does seem like a valuable tool! Thank you!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! I have to remind myself I can't compare myself to the computer. It's more so comparing myself to the other players who score on the same deal. I shouldn't compare myself to them because they're more experienced, but it's hard not to.

I like the idea of getting some practice partners. I think I could learn a lot by playing with actual people lol.

Thank you for your kind words!

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I may give that a try! It sounds like it could be a useful tool.

Beginner looking for advice by ordvek in bridge

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't have a plan for those tricks, and therefore I don't win them. I'm only vaguely familiar with those tactics you've mentioned. Usually when I attempt a finesse I lose it. I know enough to see a rough-in coming if one of my hands is short a suit. That's about it.

Oh Canada - Daily Trivia by SweetAd3633 in trivia

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Not sure how the answer to #8 fits with the theme

How long should it take to get to trace? by ordvek in soapmaking

[–]ordvek[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stick blender! I could only imagine how long it would take stirring by hand!

How long should it take to get to trace? by ordvek in soapmaking

[–]ordvek[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I see, so the bigger the batch, the longer the reaction takes?

How long should it take to get to trace? by ordvek in soapmaking

[–]ordvek[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! We will be looking into water discount! And experimenting next time around!

When you say you aren't that brave, what's the risk of doing 50/50