In December John Maloney made a suggestion regarding the Thursday afternoon open game - which, for some reason is having difficulties getting started. I assume we were all too involved in the holidays to pay much attention. I play in the 299 game and cannot understand the lack of support from the open group! I guess it got lost..people are very involved in their holiday plans..... Now it’s time to get back to the things that make our club special - mutual respect, helpful master players, great teachers - people who want to advance the level of the novice players to make the games much more competitive..... Where did you guys go? I, for one, would welcome any and all the help I can get to improve my game! Jim Logan, who has been encouraging the 299 group to more closely analyze the hands we play, has been criticized for giving us info “above our skill level”! I disagree - he has given me “food for thought” and I now at least pause to see the possibilities and look at them through different eyes....I now hear the competitive bids with much better understanding.....and, I am not alone. Having a pro-am as John suggested is a fabulous idea and one that I hope the membership will revisit ——- his constructive suggestion can only help advance the quality of play at our club. Give it the consideration that it deserves.....please.....