[Deanrover]

Hi all,

it is with great regret that I pass on rumors from a reliable source that DOTW is to take an extended break as of this Monday. For almost 8 years Fred has produced an article, usually of outstanding quality, on one or more fascinating deals.

Having programmed .lin files myself I can say that this is no easy task, not to mention the world class analysis and lucidity that Fred invariably injected to his articles. All this, and it was 100% free! Bear in mind that the average bridge book has maybe 50 deals in it, and you will see that Fred could have used his talents to much more profitable ends.

A big thank you to Fred, and here's hoping that DOTW comes back sooner rather than later,

Dean

[slothy]

Yes Dean

I second what you say.....

i always enjoyed reading them when they came into my mail-box.

Over and above the rigours of having to write .lin files, F must have spent a lot of his valuable time composing them each week. Nearly all were instructional and worth reading for the analysis alone.

We can only hope he decides to re-initiate them in the future, time and will permitting...

[Gweny]

Maybe some nice person volunteer to put text into .lin files for Fred so he only need write article :-)

[luke warm]

like most, i looked forward to the dotw every sunday night... i've learned a lot from them, and from fred's analysis... i'm sorry they've been suspended, though i know the drain on fred's time had to be enormous... all i can say is, thanks for doing them in the first place, fred

[uday]

I have no idea where this rumour came from; lets see what FG has to say.
I would be startled to hear that this is all true but we'll find out soon enough.

[slothy]

..And how RELIABLE was your source Dean....

you should not listen to cleaners' conversations

...and UDAY perhaps having a white-board in the office may be a good thing works in ours although i never read it...

[Deanrover]

Lets just say that it is hard to think of a more reliable source

[EricN]

Sorry Dean - I can't remember telling you this

[Rhutobello]

I will just say Thank You Fred the DOTW has always been something to look foeward to.

I can understand your decision, and when we see all the other work you are up to, we can just but wonder how many hours you have in the day

THANKS!

Edvin

[Chamaco]

Ty very much Fred for all the DOTW you contributed for free to the BBO community !
They form now a huge body of reference to consult even in the BBO archive !!

I understand your need of well-deserved time for personal life. Enjoy it !!!

Mauro