Monthly Archives: May 2017

The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part CXXX: Jack Leeder’s Eccentric Bid

Posted on May 30, 2017 by poorfrank

Adventures of Poor Frank, Part CXXX: Jack Leeder’s Eccentric Bid By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Jack Leeder made an eccentric bid the other night at the local duplicate club while playing with Poor Frank. But instead of causing Frank any trouble, … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Team Porcupine, Part XXII: A Kowalski Transfer

Posted on May 23, 2017 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Team Porcupine, Part XXII: A Kowalski Transfer By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Team Porcupine members are fond of a bidding eccentricity on the part of Stanislaus Kowalski that they like to call a “Kowalski Transfer.” The following … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part CXXIX: Severed by a Seven

Posted on May 16, 2017 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part CXXIX: Severed by a Seven By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com Poor Frank and Lucky Archie were at it again at the local duplicate club just the other night. The winner would be determined by the … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Team Porcupine, Part XXI: A Coup a la Nograwowicz

Posted on May 9, 2017 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Team Porcupine, Part XXI: A Coup a la Nograwowicz By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com All followers (and critics) of Team Porcupine know of Stanislaus Kowalski’s propensity to overbid when he knows his partner, Porczouk Nograwowicz will be playing … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part CXXVIII: A Change of Luck

Posted on May 2, 2017 by poorfrank

The Adventures of Poor Frank, Part CXXVIII: A Change of Luck By Ray Adams frankandarchie@yahoo.com It had been a tough night at the local duplicate for Poor Frank. The game was almost over and Frank was certain that his rival, … Continue reading →

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