Jay's View
REPORT ON PLAY FROM WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025
The weather in the Chicago area is finally transitioning to the warmer climes we expect at this time of the year, with temperatures reaching 90 degrees for the first time but hopefully not the last. Attendance at the club is also on the rise, back to the numbers we normally experience, largely due to some of you shaking off the effects from playing the Chicago Open or other events.
Last night also marked a return to the club of Vlad Eydelman, whose very busy schedule has kept from coming to play for several weeks. We also welcomed back Bob Kamp who was away from us for 3 weeks. What made their return even more special was that they faced each other in the final match of the Main bracket.
Meanwhile, in the Consolation bracket, two of our more better and more regular player— David Hanold and Amy Trudea— squared off in that bracket’s final match. In the end it was Amy besting David for first place master points and prize money in that bracket.
I know my report this week is a little thin and I hope to do better the next time I deliver my report so please forgive me. I’ve got a lot on my mind; going to New York for a one day event this weekend, updating the club’s website, choosing the right bourbon to bing to friends hosting us for lunch on Saturday, and the Pirates are in town for a series with the Cubs. But by all means, please keep coming to the club and while you’re at it, bring a friend. Or two. We would love to show backgammon players everywhere just how friendly a club we are in Winnetka. Until next Wednesday, have a great weekend!
Jay