Nancy Gooch suffered a diabetic crash at the game Thursday evening, and was attended to by Hernando County Fire and Rescue EMTs. She appeared to be her old self after the EMTs had her eat some candy and cookies.

Due to the commotion, the game was cut short.

There must have been at least a half dozen director calls Friday for Opening lead out of turn.

There are a couple of very good practices players should adopt which can prevent this from ever happening.

The first is for all players to leave the bidding cards on the table until the lead is made.

The second is to always make the opening

Summary of Responses to the Member Satisfaction Survey

In mid-April 2011 the Nature Coast Bridge Club (NCBC) Board circulated a survey requesting member feedback on their experience playing bridge here. Board members have reviewed all the submitted forms and spent considerable time discussing possible ways to improve operations based on those inputs. This is an overview summary of the eighty six responses turned in and some of the Board conclusions.

As many of you already know, Claudia passed away in her sleep on Monday.

She was under care of Hospice.  (Click on "Read more" for arrangements.)

Beverly announced today that Bill Hill had died. He hadn't played much for several years, since his wife became too ill to be alone. She preceded him in death.

Beverly had no details.

I remember him as a gentle giant of a man, similar to Whit Campbell in size and playing style. Fearless at the table, he would often make an outrageous bid. And make it. He has been missed, and will continue to be.