A FEW WORDS FROM THE MAN HIMSELF........BIGOT JOHNSON Well, although this blog of mine has only been up and running since late July this year, I'm more than surprised by the response...920 visitor locations to date. I'm sure my links with www.clairebridge.com/blogs.htm and Linda Lee, http://linda.bridgeblogging.com/ have helped considerably. However, since my blog has clocked up 160 posts there is quite a bit of content to wade through if one is planning to back track through it all. I'm certain readers old and new will have their favourite characters, and so I feel it is necessary at this point in time to recap on what the gang members are all about...and what work they have done to date:

• Pun........loves messing about with pun names neatly linked to dodgy Bridge Book Titles, along with a few other articles which feature even more plays upon words ( 42 posts )
• Johnny Supremo.........offers some simple and straightforward advice on how to play the cards ( 12 posts )
• Rebecca Rood.........a truly gifted agony aunt who has all the answers ( 15 posts )
• Devil's Dictionary......a revised glossary of bridge terms that have more more meaning and relevance than those found in bridge books elsewhere ( 15 posts )
• Law Reports........sensational extracts from trials involving errant bridge players ( 8 posts )
• Dr. John's Case Notes.........dedicated psycho-analyst determined to unearth and expose the vast number of disorders and afflictions that plague all bridge players ( 27 posts )
• Carp.........an astute, perceptive observer of bridge players and their curious ways, but also a serious-minded critic ( 11 posts )
• Dr. Sigmund T. Schukelgruber.....a complete odd-ball ( 5 posts )
• Professor Hu Chi Ku Chi.......a brilliant mathematician who loves to undertake unusual research projects ( 5 posts )
• Bridgemeister Gibson......likes to write quirky and unusual articles, but is now leaning towards posing problems for readers to test their logic and skill on ( 5 posts )
• Bigot-Johnson...........the leading man, who completely lives up to his name.....thriving on controversy and always looking to take on the establishment ( 15 posts )

So thanks to all for stopping by, and I hope this blog continues to put a smile on your face. If it happens not to be your taste then bugger.....it's like I've wasted a ton of effort for nothing. Mind you, if you do happen to find its content both readable and amusing.....then tell your other bridge associates and friends all about it.....and also tell them to tell their friends and so on. Hell, I'm on a bloody quest which is to notch up a million visitor locations just to put one over my Aussie friend who is determined to make his blog ( Walnut Tree Allotment ) more famous than mine. Who the hell wants to get hold of fantastic recipes for soups and meals, real tips on growing lovely, tasty vegetables, sound advice on cheap, effective, organic methods for dealing with nasty insects and pests......not to mention loads of reassuring psychological observations about life in general, as well as really useful links to other sites that provide all kinds of supportive material. Not me for sure....................because let's face it, bridge doesn't get me clumping into my home in muddy boots, reeking of manure and bent double with a slipped disc or two ! So, if you going to develop an obsession let it be bridge......it's certainly not back-breaking...... and after any session (short or long) you can still stand up straight...... in sweat-free clothing, and with clean finger-nails.