The BRIDGE CLUB

ABOUT

Let's see, it was 1975 when we moved to Chapel Hill and it wasn't long after that when the "original" Bridge Club was formed. It was started with the goal of actual playing of cards - i.e. Bridge! It has progressed to a well net-worked group of "bridge players" from unrelated families who enjoy a variety of social activities - not the least of which is gourmet dining. Southern Living or some of the local restaurant "hopefuls" would be well advised to check out some of our "dinner spreads". Perhaps the most unique aspect of the club is it's survival and on-going relationships for these past - almost thirty years.
Trips and "outings" are not uncommon for the group - although sometimes difficult to get TOTAL agreement we have had some wonderful times over the years - our children will attest to that - who can forget the early house rentals at the beach/coast/shore* with as many as 20 some offspring at our traditional (for a few years anyway) Easter Egg Hunt on the Dunes!
Even though this is know as a transient community the Bridge Club has not suffered greatly from the loss of "players". Most of the "founders" and "charter" members are and have been with us lo these many years!
Ed.
*Use term of choice - depends on your "roots" and cultural background!

FOUNDERS: Beemers, Browns, Dusenburys, Jaegers, Kempfs, Malletts.
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP: Amitranos, Browns, Dusenburys, Jaegers, Kempfs, Littles, Malletts, Otts.
HONORARY "TEMPS"
Cheshire's
Renne's

VITAE

Amitrano, Tony - Mr. "IBM Y2K Expert", Hurricane's Booster, terrific brownies/sans edges, Organized, Fav. Quote(s), "Whatever", and "I dunno, ask the War Dep't."
Amitrano, Tricia - Anglophile, All things to all people - (my son, My son,etc...), up at 4 AM to do What?? - talk about busy schedules, Owns a hair shirt, Fav. Quote, "Let's NOT go there!".
Brown, Dave - Master Bridge Player, Fisherman, Planner, Organizer of Male Bonding Expeditions, Published his own Dictionary, Couch Tater?, Fav. Quotes, "Yes Ruth, yes Ruth, yes Ruth, yes Ruth, yes Ruth, ..." and "Kiss What?"
Brown, Ruth - Steadfast dedicated MOM and GRANDMOM, wife of the sometimes "P___K" husband of her children, craftswoman, Fav. Quote, "Gimmie a day at the beach!"
Dusenbury, George - Mr Mad Ave., Fun lovin, yet serious, philosophical, Fav. Quote, "Waddayamean we can't do it that way?" and in bridge, "F___ it!, It's only a game!" (Last Quote ref: Fremastat Rule #59).
Dusenbury, Pat - Intelligent (but aren't we all?!), Executive Mom, Fav. Quote "Wadda'ya mean they voted Rubublican?"
Jaeger, Pete - Retired and working, working, working - Dave's "D.D." and Ass't. chef, Gael's Barn Mgr., Fav. Quote, "I've probably spilled more than you'll ever drink!" or "We have how many horses...?"
Jaeger, Gael - Patience of Job, Mom & Grandma, e-Bay stock holder (2nd largest owner: DB is #1), Fav. Quote, "Peter, why can't we add on a few stalls this weekend?" or "Wadda'ya mean we're late?"
Kempf, Bill - Always the salesman, Self proclaimed chef - and a good one!, Fisherman, Organizer, originated "Just 'Do It', Fav. Quote "but it's only a 22 hour drive to Mich. and we can be back Sun. afternoon in time for ...!"
Kempf, Andy - Always a smile, happy dedicated Mom and Grandma, large family(s), calm, Fav. Quote, "I told you not to leave it on our closet shelf...!"
Little, Bill - Entrepreneur, Car collector, travels - should own a plane, Brand names, Clothes Horse, Fav. Quote "In Penna. we did it this way..."
Little, Kay - Steadfast Mom & Grandma, busy biz beancounter, juggles schedules and is multi- talented, runs home and family, Fav Quote, "Bill where are you calling from? You'll be home when?"
Mallett, Jeff - Dedicated dad - have biz will travel, Planner, Clammer or Oyster(er), Golfer or Gofer?, major Gov. Club stockholder, Golf anyone?, Fav Quote, "Heather, You need airline tics to get to where by when?" or "How soon is the weekend?" or "Liz, what are you doing this noontime??(;>".
Mallet, Liz - Mom, Grandmom and Schoolmom, No nonsense, Runs tight ship, Loves to hostess, Fav. Quote "Oh Jeff, Not now...".
Ott, Jim - Quiet smile, Thinker, Muscle Cars & others, home designer, Organized, Family man - Fav. Quote (in response to "Can you come out to play?") "Sorry, Auburn's playing - we're staying home to watch!"
Ott, Sally - Jimmy's stabilizer & race partner, Never lost a discount coupon, Dedicated mom, sweet desserts, family organizer, shopper, Fav. Quote "Jimmy, there's a sale at WalMart's - see 'ya later!"

SITE MAP

THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!
- Plans for Future events--
- Master Bridge Players - damn few! (or chefs - or chiefs -as in Indian! - too damn many!!)
- GREAT MALE bonding events -Dave Brown site of adventures (& permissable pics)! - Current doings - What's Happening re each member --- to come!
-Who remembers the name of Durham restaurant (Purple Onion???) and the (in)famous Liz and Dave food fight and waiter w/rubber gloves??? -