All four of the Sarangapani Club came dressed in their Diwali dress. Padma came in a blue sari while Prabha was in a contrasting red and white salwar. Kaushik was looking colourful in a multi-coloured
shirt and Kingo was looking handsome in his matching Kurta-churidar. After the Diwali wishes were completed, they decided to play a game – Each one should state an English proverb and relate it to Bridge”.
Everyone agreed that Kaushik should go first.
Kasushik: “All’s well that ends well.”
I am not bothered about how we won if we win.
Padma: “Well begun is half done.”
If we win the first round of a tournament or find a great opening lead on a deal.
Kingo: “Fortune favours the Brave.”
I am a follower of the Bridge slogan “Bid Boldly, Play Safely.”
Prabha: ”A bird in hand is better than two in the bush.”
I will get a contract one down than try to get them two down and allow them to make it.
Kaushik: Not an English proverb but used in Bridge “Why Whisper when you can scream.”
Signal using the highest or lowest possible cards to make it very clear to partner.
Padma: “An idle brain is the Devil’s workshop.”
Bridge players keep thinking about errors made in playand hence their brain is never idle.
Kingo: “Be slow in choosing but slower in changing.”
We must take time in selecting your partner and give it time to work and not change quickly. Padma is my bridge partner and will never change unless she wants to change.
Prabha: “Discretion is the better part of valour.”
When you are vulnerable, it is better to PASS rather than make a sacrifice bid. The Diwali sweets arrived on the table and everyone wanted their share. The club had a place for crackers and they went there and had fun lighting/bursting crackers.
Tailpiece. Goofy muttered “Every Dog has his day”. I wish all of you the best of luck in all your endeavours at work, at the bridge table and your family.
