This was basically my first time at an NABC. I spent 4 days there, playing 48 boards the first day, 60 boards the next, 56 boards on day 3, and then just 24 on day 4, since we didn't qualify for day 2 of the NABC+ Swiss.
It doesn't sound like that much, but I was extremely drained by the 3rd day. I was reliving all the terrible plays and bids that I made from the first two days of the Red Ribbon pairs. I can still remember them now.
I want to say it was an enjoyable experience, but I don't think I would call it that. I was pretty stressed, eating at irregular hours thanks to play schedule, and staying up late looking at hands.
At least I'll be prepared for the 4 days of GNTC in New Orleans, if we make it that deep.
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Sounds a lot like my first NABC experience. We got knocked out on day 1, and day 2 we played 3 sessions - 96 boards. Exhausting, probably a bit stressful, but I walked away thinking that there are few better ways to spend a day than just playing bridge. :)
ReplyDeleteMy first NABC was the same way -- I was a nervous wreck. GL in New Orleans.
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