What a tournament this has been. I've played four knock-outs--and been knocked out of all of them. My partner and I managed to make it to the semi-finals of one, were knocked out in the opening round of one, and advanced only one round in two others. Overall, it's been a fairly painful process--maybe not as serious as getting physically knocked out, but not pleasant, either.

Therese is eating it up and ready for more. I think I'm about ready to call it a tournament and head for home. I'd like to play in the Swiss Teams on Sunday but I'd really rather come home tomorrow--so, that's what I'm going to do.

Tonight, we plan to play a one-session Swiss with the lady who was on our knock-out team for the final knock-out, and her regular partner (not the knock-out partner). I hope I play better.

I'm ready to get back to writing and publishing.

Rob