They needed a fourth

When I was 12 years old I was exposed to an activity to which I am, to this very day, totally addicted.

 My mother and two aunts

needed a fourth...

                                                                                                   

for                                     

BRIDGE!

The game is devilish in its ability to grab hold of your mind.

I was bereft when one of the aunts moved away....

we lost our 4th.

For years and years my addiciton lay hidden.

In 1999 I broke down and got a computer.

Did you know that there are a half dozen sites for people like me to play...

BRIDGE?

I quickly discovered them and found a favorite.

One never has to search for a IVth

Ah.. the anticipation of the next deal

Maybe this hand will be a SLAM?!

Perhaps my partner and I can set the opposition's bid?                                

This must be worse than WII.

UHOH... I really have to go.                

Bridge Base Online is calling my name!