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I don't like the fact that each suit has 13 cards. 13 is well known to be an unlucky number. I'd like to see each suit limited to no more than 12 cards each. We should have a referendum to determine which card is eliminated.....personally, I've always thought that jacks were overrated...so that's my choice.
Think of the benefits:
the game would go faster
shuffling would be less challenging
each deck should cost a little less
it would be easier to sort one's hand and to physically hold all the cards...which is increasingly a challenge for some of us as we age.
counting winners would be easier on the big hands
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The only thing positive about an avocado is that it is green. GO SPARTANS @ IOWA today!
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You guys all keep avoiding the CORE of the problem
Spartans are apples, Bacon, avocado's????? Green????
The major food groups are Ale, Laager, Red and White
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What is baby oil made of?
What is baby oil made of?
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Posted 2010-January-09, 12:02
Congratulations. You just set the Guinness Book Record for being wrong.
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Posted 2010-January-09, 12:04
In the summary....the official Dish of the Day in Water Cooler is:
hotdog with bacon, ketchup, pieces of avocado and finnish tomatoes, a bit Worcestershire Sauce above....Voula
hotdog with bacon, ketchup, pieces of avocado and finnish tomatoes, a bit Worcestershire Sauce above....Voula
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Posted 2010-January-09, 12:06
helene_t, on Jan 9 2010, 12:35 PM, said:
You guys all keep avoiding the core of the problem, namely that the ACBL system restrictions suck.
Why would anyone want to ban innovations like avocado-free guacamole or avocado with ketchup, other than because some old reactionaries aren't used to them?
Why would anyone want to ban innovations like avocado-free guacamole or avocado with ketchup, other than because some old reactionaries aren't used to them?
Yes, but why should I be forced to pass the avocados when I have the precision to know exactly how many fruits are playing in in flight C at the Polish club?
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Posted 2010-January-09, 12:07
helene_t, on Jan 9 2010, 12:35 PM, said:
You guys all keep avoiding the core of the problem, namely that the ACBL system restrictions suck.
FREE WILKOSZ!
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Posted 2010-January-09, 12:11
Aberlour10, on Jan 9 2010, 01:07 PM, said:
helene_t, on Jan 9 2010, 12:35 PM, said:
You guys all keep avoiding the core of the problem, namely that the ACBL system restrictions suck.
FREE WILKOSZ!
Please move this post to the "recent movies" thread.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
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Posted 2010-January-09, 13:01
helene_t, on Jan 9 2010, 12:35 PM, said:
You guys all keep avoiding the core of the problem, namely that the ACBL system restrictions suck.
Why would anyone want to ban innovations like avocado-free guacamole or avocado with ketchup, other than because some old reactionaries aren't used to them?
Why would anyone want to ban innovations like avocado-free guacamole or avocado with ketchup, other than because some old reactionaries aren't used to them?
I don't have a problem with innovations like these as long as proponents fully disclose details and offer prepared written recipes. Agree with Michael Rosenberg that some innovations lead to ethical problems, for example, when there are breaks in tempo and misinformation about ingredients.
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Posted 2010-January-09, 15:17
Equal color conversion is a good example. Seriously, how can anyone suggest equality of taste between an avocado and a bell pepper?
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Posted 2010-January-09, 15:31
Winstonm, on Jan 9 2010, 01:11 PM, said:
Aberlour10, on Jan 9 2010, 01:07 PM, said:
helene_t, on Jan 9 2010, 12:35 PM, said:
You guys all keep avoiding the core of the problem, namely that the ACBL system restrictions suck.
FREE WILKOSZ!
Please move this post to the "recent movies" thread.
i LOL'd in real life.
OK
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Posted 2010-January-09, 19:48
mikeh, on Jan 9 2010, 05:51 PM, said:
I don't like the fact that each suit has 13 cards. 13 is well known to be an unlucky number. I'd like to see each suit limited to no more than 12 cards each. We should have a referendum to determine which card is eliminated.....personally, I've always thought that jacks were overrated...so that's my choice.
Think of the benefits:
the game would go faster
shuffling would be less challenging
each deck should cost a little less
it would be easier to sort one's hand and to physically hold all the cards...which is increasingly a challenge for some of us as we age.
counting winners would be easier on the big hands
Think of the benefits:
the game would go faster
shuffling would be less challenging
each deck should cost a little less
it would be easier to sort one's hand and to physically hold all the cards...which is increasingly a challenge for some of us as we age.
counting winners would be easier on the big hands
The spannish deck has only 40 cards, it has a lot of games wich you probably have never ever heard about, a few of them are trick based (Some claim that "brisca" is a former way of bridge centuries ago), you might like them.
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Posted 2010-January-09, 22:29
If I edit/add to this post ad nauseum, can I parlay that into the Official BBO hijacked Thread, Thread Thread?
When a deaf person goes to court is it still called a hearing?
What is baby oil made of?
What is baby oil made of?
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Posted 2010-January-10, 02:25
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Posted 2010-January-10, 05:04
visited Manchester for a day. went to an authentic pub. now I know what the word actually means. I will miss the beer...
... and I can prove it with my usual, flawless logic.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a great show
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Jlall, on Jan 10 2010, 07:09 AM, said:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a great show
Nooooooooooo!
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cherdanno, on Jan 10 2010, 07:22 AM, said:
Jlall, on Jan 10 2010, 07:09 AM, said:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a great show
Nooooooooooo!
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Posted 2010-January-10, 07:27
I miss playing role-playing games with all those 10-sided dices or whatever. I loves slicing orcs.
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Jlall, on Jan 10 2010, 07:09 AM, said:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a great show
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Posted 2010-January-10, 09:00
avocado girl
so green, so soft, so luscious
no ketchup on you
so green, so soft, so luscious
no ketchup on you
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