In a hard fought battle, involving the largest field of euchre players ever seen in the Friday Night Partner's Tournament, QuietLady and Steven2u won out over Lananc1 and Jailerr. This winning couple has been playing euchre together for exactly . . . two years, one month and 15 days . . . but who's counting? LOL!! ;) The winners use to play euchre on INN (ImagiNation Network) back in the good old days! As Steven said, "God bless INN!" QuietLady took her nickname because it describes her nature when she's in a crowd of people . . . no wonder she's so shy on tourney nights! ;) Steven says he was born with his . . . what an unusual way to get a nickname, huh? *G* QuietLady wanted to plead the 5th asked, "Can I say I don't speak English too well and didn't understand your questions?" Steven joked, "You can tell them you're blonde and we won anyway . . . For Blondes EVERYWHERE!" LOL! We finally wore her down and she gave us a little information . . . "I'm a part-time bookkeeper, and moved to Pennsylvania from Kentucky five years ago to be closer to my family. Is that enuf?" When not playing euchre with Steven, QL loves to read, do needlepoint, and fiddle on her computer. Steven is from Michigan and says he, "likes sports, movies, my partner, cards, family, QL . . . um . . . not so much working . . . living for retirement . . . where I can screw Medicare for 50 years." When asked what he does for a living, Steven replied, "I work for a BIG corporation and do what they tell me to do :)" LOL! There is one thing that QuietLady readily disclosed, "Steven and I meet each other online every night of the week . . . we have a fantastic relationship, and being together is something we both look forward to." Steven claims he doesn't know exactly how they won . . . but he thinks it might have been because, "We didn't get the usual crap! I swear, we've been four suited since the first tournament." QL swears by her Top Ten euchre tip for this week . . . "$5.00 to the dealer before the game . . $5.00 afterwards if my cards were good! That's better than 15%!" She explained, "I don't have a strategy . . . I just get mad when my cards are bad." Steven was heard to comment, "Har! I won't confirm that." They sure did a GREAT job this week!! Way to go you two!! ;)

In the Consolation Tourney Meis9 and Whodatfan edged out Kaycie and ButchC in a tight race for the winner's circle. Whodatfan is our FIRST two-time winner and he claims, "The third time will be the charm!" Way to go, Who!! ;))) Whodatfan and Meis9 have been playing euchre together for about two or three months now. As we mentioned before when Who won, he's a big New Orleans Saints' fan and that's where he came up with his nickname. From Louisiana, Whodat is a divorced welder and has one daughter. He's available ladies, but claims, "cyber romance is not what I'm looking for!" Meis joked, "He wants a REAL woman!" Hmmmmmmm . . . funny I thought we ALL were REAL! ;) Whodat did give us a little new information this time, "I love the country and the out doors. I like country music and dancing." He lives in the "Louisiana piny woods . . . I'm so far back in the sticks we gotta put a pipe in the trees to get sunshine! I'm 44 miles from nearest McDonalds!" Guess his fast food isn't too fast, huh? ;))) To come up with his nick, Meis took his last name and shortened it, then added the 9 because he was the ninth in his family . . . wonder if they all play euchre? ;) He's age 35 and married with four daughters . . . a six and an eight year old and twins aged five. He loves, "online games and all the people at WW. My hobbies are stock car racing and softball. I manage a store for ABC Supply Co Inc., the largest roofing and siding wholesaler in the world . . . and yes I do have a mustache! :{)" LOL! How did they win? (Meis9) "We euchred the daylights out of them . . . no lie! We had good cards all night except for the first game!" (Whodatfan) "My pard said he'd cut my beer off if I didn't win!" The secret of their success? (Meis9) "Coors Light! LOL!" These guys must pray to the Beer Gods instead of the Euchre Gods! ;) Their euchre tips were: (Meis9) "Just keep your chin up and hope your pard has the same cards as you! Always look to your pard for help that's what they are there for. A good pard will bring good cards!" (Whodatfan) "Have a pard you can trust and count on 'em when you have too! Find a good pard...and get to know how he/she plays. You don't always have to have the cards to win, just have to play what you have!" They ended the interview with a challenge, "Watch out for us this will not be our only win! We're happy we won and we will be back for more victims!" Good work you two! ;) Congratulations to all the winners! ;)

Meis9 Whodatfan

A very special SOMEONE ACTUALLY READ THE RULES AWARD is presented to....
(MichRummy) I promise we DID read the rules!!!

INNOCENT QUESTION AWARD....
(One4Gipr) HI! can anyone tell me if this is a tourney???? and later....(One4Gipr) IS THIS A TOURNEY :)))))))???????????????????????
 

LOW PROFILE AWARD....
(BuddFoxx1) Ok, I do have another goal and that is to keep from being plastered all over the newsletter like Bill CLinton on the tabloids

TEE-TOTALER'S AWARD....
(WhodatFan) need a beer brb...i mean ice tea
(meis9) dont say beer pard you wwill get everyone thinking i pard with a drunk i have a rep to uphold you know lol

CONFIDENCE AWARD....
(gppPAM) yes Dee and as soon as I lose I'll take care of that lol So shouldn't be long

The HOW LONG IS A TOURNEY AWARD....
(RonJons) it's over when someone(s) can sing the victory song :0

POETS AWARDS....
(ruffian1) A EUCHRE TEAN CONSISTS OF 2, one a horse of a different hue
(ruffian1) The OTHER likes to dance and TWIRL , shes known by all as the "DOLLGIRL"
(gppWHIZ) ROSES ARE RED .... VIOLETS ARE BLUE ... I PLAY EUCHRE ... AND SOMETIMES SPADES TOO
(desiree2) ROSES ARE RED VIOLETS ARE BLUE I PLAY ECUHRE AND SOMETIMES HEARTS TOO
(BuddFoxx1) Roses are red, violetes are blue, my Euchre game stinks and my spades game too
(kadena2) ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE, MY PARD KICKS BUT T AND I DO TOO!
(ChesrCat) roses are red violets are green if these colors don't look right go watch TV
(jusme8) Roses are red violets are blue I"d Go nutz withiut all of you
(MadHatir) Roses are Red...Violets are Blue...I promise to win if you promise to Lose!!!!
(Sizz514) ROSES ARE RED, FLOWERS DIE TOO SOON ... GIVE GIRLS DIAMONDS IF YOU WANT SOMETHING, TOO
(meis9) roses are red violets are blue me and my pard will kick your a too lol
(jrxly) ROSES ARE RED VIOLETS ARE BLUE.....EUCHER IS FUN AND I LOVE ALL OF YOU
(Bucktailz) roses are re, violets are blue, Mike gets euchred more than I do!!!!
(BuddFoxx1) The roses are wilted, the violetes are dead, lets get this started so I can lose and go to bed
(MichRummy) Rose are red..and grass is green..if this doesn't start soon...I'll get mean!

(BuddFoxx1) I have one goal and that is to be playing longer than the 9:00 sitcoms

(meis9) would at least like to see someone else lose before me lol

(MadHatir) you here tonight Lisa so they can't say bad things about you for not showing up?

(butchc) hope every one signed up early for a change :):):):)

(breeze7) Is it to late to sign up?

(jrxly) STREAKING THROUGH THE LOBBY WHILE i PATIENTLY WAIT TO BE CALLED

(kadena2) Hmm, seems like it may be BEDTIME for all non-adults.......

(Sizz514) I'm good-looking - but taken :)

(jailerr) you people really talk fast

(BruceM1) hey, we need help Sizz and Ron keep tieing each other up :-)
(Sizz514) we don't need help - Ron and I are JUST fine ;)

(Sizz514) Sizz lost?????? SIZZ LOST?????? HEY - it takes 2 !!!!!!!!

(gppPAM) Good God I beg of you...can LIsa give you the final scores via private message????
(gppPAM) Oh fine Lisa...just blurt it out there...must we do this in CAPS?
(gppPAM) I'm not only done...I'm well done...charred...burned

(RonJons) ok.. who do I whine to about the "al bundy bracket" ? :0

(QuietLady) Steven angel baby precious darling love...you NEVER just say HEY...you gotta get a...dialogue going!!

(Multiple Players) ROFLMAO
(Scr0ll) it would appear that alot of people spend a great deal of their online time on the floor......SICBAG

(Whodatfan) are all the winners tonight male?
(QuietLady) Yeah . . . sure . . . I'm a QuietMale in Drag
(Steven) WHAT?
(QuietLady) LOLOL
(meis9) DANG PARD HAVE ANOTHER ONE LOL
(Steven) Where did THAT outburst come from?
(Parrot) LOL !!!! Look at the shocked expression on Steve's face......... His Crying Game!!!
(Whodatfan) lol
(Steven) Were you watching Springer while we played???
(Steven) The show was.. I have something to tell you :) Guess what it was?
(Steven) Honey.. I'm a man :)

Turned down a real-life outing so you could play euchre on the computer.

Moved your TV next to your monitor so you could "attempt" to keep up on your favorite shows.

Kept snack items in your desk just in case you can’t leave your computer.

Even entertained the idea of buying a chamber pot.

Checked your ladder standings daily, right after you check your e-mail.

Actually kept a "get even" list of players you specifically want to beat badly.

Charted your wins/loses on Excel.

Kicked a partner because they had trump but didn’t cut the opponent’s ace when they could.

Changed your children’s Friday night bedtime curfew so you could concentrate on the tournament in peace. (Extra credit if you told them it was because of something they did.)

Made sure you were present when the groceries were bought simply so you could pick out a variety of easy edibles to munch on in front of your monitor.

Found that your burning desire for three weeks straight was to discover your GPP CD disk in your mailbox that day.

Finally gave in and strung cable to that TV you placed next to your monitor.

Actually kept statistics on other players and refused games with those who wouldn’t advance your ladder standing much if you won.

Kept an electric blanket, massage pillow, foot soaker, or any similar item at your computer desk.

Felt a creeping fear when you found out your opponents were both born and raised in the Midwest.

Found yourself crankier than ever before about HAVING to attend a reception or party that will keep you out all night.

Bought a computer chair that was advertised to return your butt to its original 19-year-old shape.

Replayed your hands in your dreams and THIS time, made the right decision.

Bought wine for a special euchre night.

Over the last year, not only added a second phone line, but a second computer, backup tape system, assorted surge protectors, and kindly bought your family a backup generator with super long extension cords.

Realized you’re buying more lounging clothes and sweatpants than any other type of attire.

Went from not knowing who Hoyle was to being able to quote the euchre strategies in his book verbatim.

Stored your antacids or medications next to your computer.

Ever passed up sex to play online euchre.

Prepared an outline for your tournament winner interview in your head.

Held secret playoffs of potential tournament or ladder partners.

Had heart palpitations because it took you more than three tries to connect to your server or GGP on tourney night.

Installed a little refrigerator under your desk.

Lined the top of your monitor with little good luck trolls which you rub before each euchre game.

Told your mate you’d come to bed in a little bit yet were found slumped over your keyboard in the morning.

Subscribed to three servers "just in case".

Purposely wore "team colors" on tournament nights.

E-mailed your partner tip sheets or hand-made awards to inspire further "good playing".

Bought a thermos for your computer desk so you won’t have to leave the game to get more coffee.

Spent a half hour on ICQ with your partner for a pre-tourney pep rally.

OR, spent fifteen minutes in front of the mirror giving yourself one.

Suspected cheating whenever there was a slight lag or the partner of the caller "happened" to have the right bower.

Burned incense to the Euchre Gods.

Taken down your Pamela Sue Anderson/Mel Gibson poster and replaced it with a printed enlargement of the perfect loner.

Considered calling in sick the next morning right after losing two games in a row.

Found yourself suddenly happy when your mate announced they wanted to take a trip without you.

Accumulated 20 or more unviewed VCR tapes and yet you still record your shows each week.

Found you can’t remember the last book you read.

Posted a "BRB" at your office desk.

Found yourself becoming adept at time-saving measures, such as showers over baths, hiring the lawn cut, etc. so you’d have more free time to play euchre.

Noticed your kids automatically, almost robotically, leave the computer chair at Mommy’s/Daddy’s "euchre time".

Learned that your mate suspects you are having an online affair with someone that has the initials G.C., since you now mumble that in your sleep.

Taken naps specifically to be alert for "the game".

Actually vomited after a bad night at the tables.

Started lying about what you are "Doing in there".

Mumbled, "I lost!" in the morning when a coworker asked, "How are you?".

Noticed your kids now buy you presents that are all themed with playing cards.

Couldn’t eat dinner before the "big euchre tournament".

Heard your children using expressions you commonly roar at your monitor.

At least once, introduced yourself by your online name.

Tried to code in your GPP password on the ATM keypad.

Actually complained about an opponent’s "dumb luck" over dinner.

Had someone in your family walk into the room to ask you, "Who is an idiot?"

Typed a memo at work and added, "nt" "wtg" ":)" or "LOL".

Accompanied grandma to her senior community euchre tournament so you could get used to playing under pressure.

Woke up in a sweat wondering if you forgot to sign up for the tournament and stayed awake worried that the tables might already be filled if you DID forget.

Named pets, "euchre", "bower" and/or "loner".

Turned down the speaker volume, answered the phone, and said you’re doing "nothing" when asked, so the person on the other end of the line wouldn’t suspect you were playing euchre AGAIN.

Gotten out of bed for a drink of water and sat down at the computer to play "just one more game".

Made it your personal goal before you die to experience the three deal win, where you get both loners and cause the euchre.

We want to thank everyone for playing in the tourney!! We had a BIG group this week and a very special thanks to all the people who signed up early . . . it really did make things go much better!! I'd like to apologize to BM250 where ever she/he is . . . I'm soooo sorry I forgot you!! I promise NOT to do it again! Unfortunately, when people forget to sign up, they are the ones who we can't find pards or games for :( . . . so don't forget to sign up EARLY this week!! ;) I do want to remind you about the message board . . . it's there for YOU!! Don't forget, you can use it to send messages to other euchre players, to ask questions, make announcements, to advertise, to find a partner, or WHATEVER you'd like to use it for!! We're hoping it helps everyone get to know each other better and brings our little euchre community closer together!! Click here to Browse the Euchre Message Board. OR add your own message to the message board by clicking here to Add a Post! Take care everyone and may the Euchre Gods smile down upon you!! ;))))

This week's question was . . . What's your number one tip for playing euchre???

10. Always cross toes with your partner :) (LisaLP)
Always keep your pard's feet warm . . . it sometimes guarantees better cards LOLOLOL (Jenn26)

9. With the way i'm out of the tournament early . . . know what is on the TV at 9:15 EST (BuddFoxx)

8. Go potty before game starts. (DeeeDee)

7. Never call without something to back it up. (jrmint)
Never Ever....call it up on 5 nines:) (Opie36)

6. Try the iffy ones...fun when ya make em...gotta count on pard for 1 (KatieRed)
Always count on your pard for 1 trick and pray a lot LOL (GTLOVER)

5. Trumping your pard's ACE...Could cause you to get your *ACE* trumped! (Alwaysme)

4. Always try to find entertaining opponents, make sure the game is worth *something* at least (RonJons)

3. I love it when a plan comes together...but when it doesn't blame it on a mismouse... (WhodatFan)

2. My tip? $5.00 to the dealer before the game with a promise of $5.00 more if I get good hands. (Quietlady)

And the number one answer to this week's question . . . What's your number one tip for playing euchre???

1. Be nice .. make jokes .. have fun .. don't get mad ...and if ya can't do that...go play spades!!!! (gppWHIZ)