Rosemarie44 says: We can peg out first?

Guest says: Great job james. Rosemarie44

Jazzselke says: ...slow system...

Inushtuk1 says: But maybe at the end of the game, all that logic just goes out the window. What do I know?

JQT says: For this 'increased-odds Jack' reason, I also considered holding Keep (6 6 7 J). While I cannot quite 'take that plunge' and hold 'one of each' for maximum pegging variety, I am inclined to retain at least *some* variety. In fact, if we really primarily sought pegging uniqueness here, maybe Keep (6 J Q K) would somehow fit the bill; interesting, as it also 'covers' those few holes we need if neither players peg out, and it still allows us that relatively-safer 6 Card Lead...

JQT says: Hello, Samgash, it's been a while since we've been able to enjoy a posting from you. I would hold the 'other' 6 Card here mainly as a *defensive* resource, since we were dealt two of these cards to begin with, and since if the initial 6 Card Lead does in fact escape unscathed for us, we now know that at least our 'other' 6 card will be somewhat or *relatively* safe. Remember our Pegging Averages here: Dealer statistically out-pegs us as Pone by a margin of 3.5 Points to 2.1 Points, so *anything* we can do to enhance our safety and our immunity from Dealer being able to peg should be beneficial to us. Yes, it would be nice to try to generate some offense and peg Two Holes in order to win here, but otherwise, I believe that our main task is primarily that of playing *defense* today.

Ras2829 says: While HalscribCLX is presenting this fine analysis, here's a bit of a summary of what I've been up to over the past 24 hours. Been very busy week for me with hosting the rest stop as I have responsibility for equipment setup, volunteer scheduling of 14 hours daily , procurement of supplies, and equipment security overnight. Logan Hill Grange has opted to do this as a community service for several years now and we've chosen North Toutle Rest Area MP #54. Scheduling is a terrific problem as our membership include three at age 70 or under. The remainder are from 76-91. Last night was exhilarating. Just north of MP 63 had quite an experience. That nearly straight stretch there is noted for a large number of wintry accidents between MP 61-66. Well at about 9:40 PM a single-trailer freight truck suddenly tears through the Jersey barriers on it's side with sparks and flame shooting around it, pieces of the truck flying through the air, and small-large pieces of airborne cement. Have confronted a few such scenes over the years as have always driven many miles annually. This truck seemed to be travelling at the speed limit. The problem was that it was careening through the barriers with the driver-side to the ground with the wheel spinning uselessly in the air. This truck was northbound and I was almost exactly parallel in the southbound lane. My vehicle was set at 63 mph. My subconscious mind told me "keep up your speed". Only one chunk of brick-size chunk of cement nailed me as it hit the pavement dead-center. It made two loud thumps as the car rolled on. Had my speed been slower or had I braked, a heavy shower of cement, reinforcing rod, and truck parts would have pummeled the car. Did not inspect for any damage. Suddenly there was no traffic behind me as mine was the last car southbound that got through for a couple of hours. Somewhat shaken, I proceeded on to the rest stop. Advised the volunteers to take exit 57 and the Jackson Highway. I told them of the accident. Today after completing my morning duties at the rest area, I proceeded north on I-5. Kept my eyes open as to the damage the truck might have caused. About half mile north of exit 63 was a large burned area, the remains of a burned out semi-trailer, a length of Jersey barriers of about 100 feet in a variety of shapes, some badly crumbled, some wheel barrel sized chunks, and a scene that displayed the violence of the impact. Heard a short report on KELA radio this morning. It mentioned the accident, the location, the icy conditions, no indication of other vehicles involved, no indication of injuries or fatalities. Amazing if there were not such as many vehicles were moving on the freeway northbound at 60-63 miles per hour. It would seem that the truck driver would have been pinned in the cab with his left side to the ground as flames quickly engulfed the truck. Imagine some brave soul must have figured a quick way to get him out of the cab. What a ride! Don't try it - there are other ways to holler "whee"! A few such episodes could return me to the insecurities of my youth and haven't bitten my nails for years. It was 15 degrees here this morning and 24 at the North Toutle Rest Stop MP #54. Suppose it was 10 below at your place. Billings Montana had the coldest temperature ever recorded for this late February date with -24. Very large frigid air mass, often referred to as a Fraser River flow is in place and looks to hang around until early March.