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Edit: This was premature, Diamond are playing on 81 down. I shan't delete my post...although if it gets to within 25 I may reconsider this position
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USA Team Trials
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Posted 2011-May-17, 18:17
At the time of writing, Bathurst are 94 up, it's looking like there won't be an eighth set. Congratulations, Justin+co - you haven't just won the trials, you've obliterated some world class opposition over very long matches. I am looking forward to following you in Veldhoven.
Edit: This was premature, Diamond are playing on 81 down. I shan't delete my post...although if it gets to within 25 I may reconsider this position
Edit: This was premature, Diamond are playing on 81 down. I shan't delete my post...although if it gets to within 25 I may reconsider this position
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Posted 2011-May-17, 19:28
63 now, I'm going for a walk...
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.
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Posted 2011-May-17, 20:30
For an event like this, I come out of posting retirement: I didn't see a lot of the bridge but what I did see was very, very impressive.....congrats to the Bathurst team and to Justin in particular, since he is the big forum presence on the team.
Looks like a changing of the guard over the past year...not that Fred and Co were exactly youngsters when they won in Philly, but maybe we're witnessing the end of an era and the beginning of a new one.
Looks like a changing of the guard over the past year...not that Fred and Co were exactly youngsters when they won in Philly, but maybe we're witnessing the end of an era and the beginning of a new one.
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Posted 2011-May-17, 21:03
I echo Mike's comments.
The last set was wild and wooly, and closer than I expected.
I'm expecting great things in October!
The last set was wild and wooly, and closer than I expected.
I'm expecting great things in October!
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Posted 2011-May-17, 21:06
Congrats Justin and commiserations to Fred. It's been a really entertaining week to watch.
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Posted 2011-May-17, 21:12
Congratulations to Justin and his team. A job well done though it's only the beginning.
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Posted 2011-May-17, 21:13
Congratulations to Justin!
Here's hoping his head doesn't get so big that he stops posting on the forums.
Here's hoping his head doesn't get so big that he stops posting on the forums.
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Posted 2011-May-17, 21:21
Congratulations Justin & team!
That was really something.
That was really something.
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Posted 2011-May-17, 21:42
Congratulations team Bathurst!
Fantastic bridge all the way, it was great to watch.
Fantastic bridge all the way, it was great to watch.
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Posted 2011-May-17, 21:56
andy_h, on 2011-May-17, 21:06, said:
Congrats Justin and commiserations to Fred. It's been a really entertaining week to watch.
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Posted 2011-May-17, 22:19
mikeh, on 2011-May-17, 20:30, said:
Looks like a changing of the guard over the past year...not that Fred and Co were exactly youngsters when they won in Philly, but maybe we're witnessing the end of an era and the beginning of a new one.
I agree that this may signal a new "era", but I wouldn't call DIAMOND the old guard, considering both their respective ages and the fact that as a team they haven't been dominant for long. Hell, losing by 0.25 IMPs/board in the trials final is hardly a sign of obsolescence.
I'd say the old guard is NICKELL and their contemporaries, including FLEISHER, who let's not forget are USA1 this year. I do believe those folks will be less and less prominent as time goes on. And I'm glad to see BATHURST doing so well. I won't be surprised if they win the BB.
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Posted 2011-May-17, 22:32
Great event to watch on BBO vugraph, with fine and exciting bridge. Congratulations to the winners -- and especially to Justin!
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Posted 2011-May-17, 22:34
I doubt "those folks" will be less prominent over time. 
I would hardly call that team over the hill.
With that said congrats to the winners and congrats to all the forum members in the Team Trials.
You all played great and a huge best wishes.
I would hardly call that team over the hill.
With that said congrats to the winners and congrats to all the forum members in the Team Trials.
You all played great and a huge best wishes.
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Posted 2011-May-17, 22:58
Thanks to everyone! The forums have really helped my bridge throughout the year, so thanks to everyone for that too!
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Posted 2011-May-17, 23:03
Congrats Justin and team Bathurst on a truly impressive achievement.
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Posted 2011-May-17, 23:19
To beat both reigning World Champion teams in the same event, has anyone managed to do it before?
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Posted 2011-May-17, 23:25
Congratulations Justin and team -- may you go forth and win the BB!!!
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Posted 2011-May-17, 23:31
gotta join the dogpile. great job, guys.
i think you guys proved you deserved it without any doubt, but the Diamond team played some amazing comeback bridge in the last segment. i was on the edge of my seat for every board.
thanks for a great show fred, justin, et al.
truly fantastic to watch. congrats, and keep up the hard work for the BB. we demand gold
i think you guys proved you deserved it without any doubt, but the Diamond team played some amazing comeback bridge in the last segment. i was on the edge of my seat for every board.
thanks for a great show fred, justin, et al.
truly fantastic to watch. congrats, and keep up the hard work for the BB. we demand gold
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Congrats Justin, u guys deserved it.
And the best of luck in Bermuda Bowl, though u guys play like u don't need much luck.
And the best of luck in Bermuda Bowl, though u guys play like u don't need much luck.
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Congrats
Unfortunately I wasn't able to watch the second half of the match. I will be rooting for you guys in coming BB. Remember that you haven't won anything yet
Unfortunately I wasn't able to watch the second half of the match. I will be rooting for you guys in coming BB. Remember that you haven't won anything yet