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A small town in Northern Italy had only one cow in town
A small town in Northern Italy had only one cow in town

A small town in Northern Italy had only one cow in town and it stopped giving milk.

So the town folk, after some investigation, found they could buy a cow in Sicily quite cheaply. So, they brought the cow over from Sicily.  It was absolutely wonderful.  It produced lots of milk every day and everyone was happy.

They bought a bull to mate with the cow to get more cows, so they'd never have to worry about their milk supply again. They put the bull in the pasture with the cow but whenever the bull tried to mount the cow, the cow would move away.

No matter what approach the bull tried, the cow would move away from the bull, and he was never able to mate.

The people were very upset and decided to go to the local veterinarian, Dr Santucchi, who was very wise, to tell him what was happening, and to ask his advice.

Whenever the bull tries to mount our cow, she moves away. If he approaches from the back, she moves forward.  When he approaches her from the front, she backs off.

If he attempts it from the one side, she walks away to the other side.

The veterinarian rubbed his chin thoughtfully and pondered this before asking,

"Did you by chance, buy this cow in Sicily?"  The people were dumbfounded, since no one had ever mentioned that they had brought the cow over from Sicily.

"You are truly a wise veterinarian," they said. "How did you know that we got the cow from Sicily?"

The Vet replied with a distant look in his eyes: "My wife is from Sicily."

 

Extraordianary Meeting

At our Extraordianary Meeting  on 19 February, it was voted that fees would rise each year in line of the ABF charges and the introduction of MyABF Fees. So this year the fees for home members is $40.00. For those who have already paid their $25.00, please pay the additional $15.00 this week.

Please give money to Steve before the AGM. In an envelop with you name and amt in it.

Alternativey, you can transfer money directly into the Oxley brige Club bank accout.

Name: P M Oxley Bridge Club Inc

BSB: 932 000

Acct Number 505 34 20

Make sure to put your name in the comments

 

Club Championship Winnners
Club Championship Winnners

NORTH / SOUTH WINNERS: Kath Hilder and Chris Sinclair

EAST / WEST WINNERS: Diana Zanon an Ruth Herdegen

 

Christmas Party
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  • C16
  • C17
  • C19
  • C5
  • C7
  • C9
Sessions every Wed afternoon at The Hastings Bridge Club

We play every Wednesday at the Hastings Bridge Club beginning at 12:30 pm and finishing approximately 4 pm.

Hastings Bridge Club is located at Hamilton Green, 176 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie.

PO Box 6195, Settlement City, Port Macquarie, NSW 2444.

ABN: 375 528 37 401

Our Club is committed to using the latest technology to enhance the enjoyment of Bridge by its members. Bridgemate electronic scoring makes results available immediately after the last Board is played. Results are posted to this web site, together with travellers and the deal file. 

Enquiries: Phone Karen Statsukaitis 0416017119.

 

Sessions every Wed afternoon at The Hastings Bridge Club
Emergency Contact Register

Port Macquarie Oxley Bridge Club now keeps an Emergency Contact Register for Members. In the event of a medical episode or other emergency at the club. This will allow Directors or Committee Members to quickly identify an emergency contact for the player. Please log in to the Members Area and complete these details on your Profile - 'Account Tab'. (These details are Emergency Contact Name; Relationship to yourself; Phone and/or Mobile number of the Contact Person).

Calendar
Wed 12th March 2025
Open Pairs
Hastings Bridge Club 12.30pm
Director: Rowan Ferguson
  (Partner?)
Wed 19th March 2025
Open Pairs
Hastings Bridge Club 12.30pm
Director: Chris Sinclair
  (Bookings)
Wed 26th March 2025
Open Pairs
Hastings Bridge Club 12.30pm
Director: Diana Zanon
  (Bookings)
Results
Mary Abbey Red Point Event
Director: David Johnson
Open Pairs- AGM
Director: Chris Sinclair
Open Pairs
Director: Chris Sinclair
March Birthdays
March Birthdays
Margaret Jordon 9
Jean  Judd 17
Jenelle Francis 19
Helen Carr 21
Marita Creighton 23
Dave Gaurang 26
Rowan Ferguson 30
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
     
       
       
       
ETIQUETTE & MANNERS AT THE BRIDGE TABLE

ETIQUETTE & MANNERS AT THE BRIDGE TABLE

Above all, avoid any behaviour that would make anyone (especially beginners or new members) feel uncomfortable.

Do greet your opponents at the table and treat them with respect and courtesy.

Do not indulge in post-mortems with your partner directly after a hand is finished. (Save it for after the game.) Not only could a post-mortem undermine partnership confidence, but it may communicate information to other players who have not played the hand at other tables.

Do not criticise partner. (Keep it to yourself until after the game. You will have cooled down by then.)...And you may also have figured out that you share some of the blame.

Do compliment your opponents for fine bidding or play. (Especially beginners)

Do not gloat! (It is ugly) Be modest.

 Do say 'Director Please' in a pleasant tone. Keep your hand up so that the Director can quickly determine who called.

Do support your partner at all times.

Refreshments

 Coffee and Tea is available for members and guests