VICTORY!!

We did it! The second tournament of the season, beautiful weather, 92 teams entered in the Expert division and we went 7 games undefeated to take 1st place. We won 4 games the first day, then had to play the 5th the morning of the 2nd day and win it to make it to the semi-finals. The 5th game on the 2nd morning is so dreaded by us shufflers because things could change so much from the first day. One day you're hot and very often the next day cold. But, we were hot the 2nd day also! My partner, Bill Piett, was very much wanting that 5th win, but didn't let me know till it was all overwith. He is 75 yrs. old and has amassed the most points of any shuffler in the Rio Grande Valley. Before this tournament he had 1490 pts. and wanted to make 1500 this season. Well, now he has 1515! Quite an accomplishment for a TX shuffler. I am working toward becoming a member of the '1000 pt. Club' with nearly 600 pts. right now. It may take 2 or 3 seasons yet, but I'll get there.
We knew from looking at the bracket before this tournament began that we would have a tough go. We had to defeat some very good teams, but by doing so, it made this victory even more enjoyable. The next tournament is a 'singles' - I'll be playing on my own. We'll see how it goes!