Christmas cribbage...

Greetings from Ilene in Vernonia: Our Story


From Ilene in Vernonia:

"...We tried to play cards by candlelight in the evening. Stewart and Mike are a team against Stacey and me in cribbage. At nine o'clock Christmas eve we went to bed to get warm.

Christmas morning Stewart suggested we get a motel in Hillsboro. We all headed out of town for Christmas morning breakfast at Sheree's. We had a wonderful breakfast and Stewart and Stacey went to get a motel. They called us when they were settled and we went to their motel and continued our cribbage tournament. I believe we are all tied up..."

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Cribbage: the other sport...

From Hit The Post:

"... regehr afterhours is always a good time. it hasn't even started yet but i know it will be good... and if he doesn't say it on national television, i know (from watching the little clips on the flames' website) that one year for xmas his wife got him a pilsner-bottle shaped cribbage board. well, i love pilsner, and i love cribbage so i suppose now i love robyn regehr's wife.... awesome gift, ladyfriend. ..."

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Winter of discontented cribbage players....

From The Winter of Our Discontent:

"And then the older ones made chocolate covered pretzels and talked on the phone to friends and played cribbage with DH. They also all watched the Nightmare Before Christmas."

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Jack Wayne Tranholt: pegged out...

Jack Wayne Tranholt, 85, found his peace on Friday, Dec. 19 at his home on Sand Lake.

Jack was born April 28, 1923 in Bejou to Morris and Myrtle (Jacobson) Tranholt.

Jack was a veteran of World War II. Jack was united in marriage to Margaret "Peggy" McEwen on May 8, 1948 in Cloquet. He lived in Duluth until his retirement from US Steel where he was employed as a Bricklayer. Post retirement jobs included busdriver for Moose Lake School District and Windemere Township Board Member. Jack loved his home on Sand Lake. He enjoyed playing countless cribbage games and taking care of his two canine friends. He will be missed by his family, friends and special neighbor, Jean Sekoura.

Jack is preceded in death by his parents; son, Tim Cameron.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Peggy of Moose Lake; son, Robert W. (Linda Carlberg) Tranholt of Duluth.

Special thanks to Dr. Vainio and Min No Aya Win Clinic of Cloquet and caregivers, led by Jenny Sathre.

GATHERING: of family and friends will be Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, from Noon until the 1 p.m. Memorial Service in Moose Lake United Methodist Church with Pastor Rick Edwards officiating. Military Honors will be provided by Moose Lake American Legion Post #379. Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. To sign the guest book online go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.

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Lori M. Puyallup, WA 12/25/2008 3:44 PM

Peggy and Bobby,

Linda just called to tell me about Jack's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure he is up in heaven playing cribbage with dad (Ray Morrison) and talking politics. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With much, much love.

Your adopted daughter (Linda still says you are my real mom and dad!),
Lori Morrison and family

44... and how many more?

So we reached 44 countries yesterday... or was it the night before?? Anyway, not bad since we had just reached 43 on Dec. 21.

Wahoo!!!!!!

JK

Perhaps remarkable things at eCribbage.com...

Some odd things happen when you play cribbage with jokers! I guess I feel like I need to remark on them since it's the first time they have happened to me - having only recently started playing with jokers thanks to Damien Blond's excellent games at eCribbage.com.

First off, you CAN get a 19 ahnd when you play with jokers!!! I was playing SkunkGirl the other night and here are our hands - each 19... as you can see.




19



Also, getting 29 is not so unusual... see below?



And on the same night... another 29... the only bad thing was, a glitch in the program or a problem with my MAC caused the game to freeze up right after I got this 29 hand and when we resumed the game my 29 score had been wiped out! Darn it all!



Have you scored a remarkable hand??? Send me your story and/or photos!

Cheers, and happy pegging!
JK

Another cribbage poem...

From BanjoHangout.org:

Sparrows in the piney trees,
Snowdrifts on the yards
Get down to the old Stone House
And bring along the cards.

Deal that cribbage down, boys,
Move them pegs around.
The finest way to spend the day
Is deal that cribbage down!

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State of Address from Enumero...

From Enumero Cribbage Boards:

"My very own State of the State Address for 2008
It’s been an interesting year for selling cribbage and chess boards (and now plastic drilling templates as well). There were many firsts for me this year. 2009 will mark my 3rd year of selling cribbage and chess boards. "

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Handmade cribbage boards...

Looking for handmade cribbage boards?? I found one good resource for that at etsy.com. The site is dedicated to all things handmade and I found 53 listings for cribbage!

Follow the link!

Fletcher Phillips: Pegged out...

From Fosters.com:



Article Date: Sunday, December 21, 2008

Fletcher Phillips

ROCHESTER — Dr. Fletcher Phillips, 88, of 14 Phillips Lane, formerly named 73 Milton Road, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, at Rochester Manor after a period of failing health.

He was born Aug. 9, 1920, in Concord the son of the late Sherman and Alice (Parshley) Phillips. Fletcher was a lifelong resident of Rochester graduating from Spaulding High School, Class of 1939. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII stationed at Peak's Island, Maine. Dr. Phillips was a chiropractor having attended Lincoln Chiropractic College in Indianapolis, Ind. He married Luella Baker in 1949 and returned to New Hampshire where he owned and operated his chiropractic office and was employed by Brown and Horsch Company for 36 years.

Fletcher was a lifelong (74 years) member and deacon of the True Memorial Baptist Church of Rochester and member of the Grange for over 50 years. He enjoyed history, cribbage, gardening and reading his Bible.

Survivors include: his wife of 59 years , Luella (Baker) Phillips, Rochester; sons, Bruce and wife Cynthia Phillips, Stratham, the Rev. Keith Phillips, Indianapolis, Ind.; daughter, Linnette and husband David Richardson, Rochester; grandchildren, Amy Richardson, Robin and husband Steve Jones, Ross and Jonica Phillips, Linley and Geoffrey Phillips; and several cousins.

Family and friends may visit Monday, 10-12 a.m., at True Memorial Baptist Church, Ten Rod Road, Rochester, N.H. The funeral service will follow at noon in the church with Pastor Rick Lamirande officiating. Burial will be in Kimball Cemetery, Rochester, in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to True Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1001, Rochester, NH 03866-1001

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Lick and Riz winter cribbage...

From Lick and Riz:

"7:00 pm
Rick took the next round of shoveling while I took a soak in the tub.

9:00 pm
The winter wonderland outside continues. Rick and I hunker down for a few games of Cribbage.

10:30 pm
Rick doesn't want to play Cribbage anymore. Probably because I beat him 3 times. Yep, that's right 3 times.

Here is a pick of our street:"

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Don't "beat" your cribbage partner...

From Life in Alessandria:

So forget Cribbage, Hollywood is MY game (oh and of course "Bananas" now, too). But sometimes she gets a little too close for comfort, hence the flip side of my note: (see picture)

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43!

It was Dec. 13 when we added country number 42 to the Cribbaholics Unanimous list of visitors... Now a mere 8 days later we add number 43! Awesome!

And tomorrow the world!

Cheers, and Happy Pegging!
JK

Beating the odds in La Grande... 29 hand!!!

From The Observer:

By Dick Mason

The instant loss of color in Dustin Fitzgerald’s face said volumes.
The shouts that followed said even more.

Fate had smiled on Fitzgerald. Now he was smiling, and the 16 other cribbage players with him were jubilantly smiling back.

Fitzgerald had just found himself in possession of a coveted 29 hand Sunday afternoon at the Grass Roots Regional Cribbage Tournament in La Grande. The elusive hand is the crown jewel of cribbage, the highest a player can get in the card game. A 29 hand is comprised of three fives, a jack and a five as the cut card. The five cut card must be the same suit as the jack.
The odds against getting a 29 hand are 216,508 to 1, according to the American Cribbage Congress. For added perspective, an amateur golfer’s chances of getting a hole in one are 12,800 to 1, according to Golf Digest.

“I’ve known people who are senior citizens who have played all their lives and never gotten a 29 hand,’’ said John Fitzgerald, Dustin’s father and the director of the Blue Mountain Peggers, La Grande’s new cribbage club, which put on Sunday’s tournament.

Full article here.


Nice job Dustin!
JK

Cribbage and the theme song for the new economy...

I never thought cribbage would make an appearance in a Weird Al song, but... in this economy, why not?? Read on:


From Pittsburgh Live:

"Theme Song for the New Economy: "Whatever You Like" by Weird Al Yankovic. Takes rapper TI's ode to materialism to its logical recession-era conclusion. Favorite lines: "You like Top Ramen, need Top Ramen/Got a cupboard full of 'em, I'll keep 'em coming/You want it, I got it, go get it, just heat it/Dump the flavor packet on it and eat it./Pork and beans and Minute Rice/And we can play Cribbage all night/And baby you can have whatever you like (if you like).""

Full article here.

Thanks Weird Al.
:o)

40 point hand??? Oh My!!!

Wow!!! Can you believe this? I was playing Cribbage with Jokers on eCribbage.com with a player named Lady Cate tonight and she was dealt this hand... 3 jokers and a 5 of spades! Then the cut card was a joker!!!

So, what would you do with this? She made them all 5s! I think the only thing I would have done differently would have been to make them all spades... could have been a 45 hand!!!

Either way, it was more than enough to beat me. Great job Lady Cate!

Cheers!
JK

A Crash in Spring Valley...

The "crashing three" reported on earlier on this blog were once again seen playing late night Crash Cribbage - this time in Spring Valley, CA.

Once again, it was captured on Mickey's iphone.

Also, although not playing in this game, "BBGunner" who plays at eCribbage.com was also present... is this truly the genesis of the Crash Cribbage revolution???

Cheers,
JK

(Photo by Dan Smith... Thanks Dan!)

Cribbage and ice fishing...

From Mercury News:

"...Across Minnesota's frozen lakes you'll see encampments, where flannel-clad villagers share steaming pots of chili and elect seasonal mayors. They drink beer, play cribbage and watch their bobbers pop merrily in the little circles of water cut out of the ice..."


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Cribbage on a Chinese train...

From Ian Out There:

The other train riders were interested in us and watch on as we played cards and reviewed our photos. I tried my few Chinese phases and we shard some laughs with our bunkmates. We met a guy who smokes regular cigarettes out of a big bamboo bong between cars and I was kind and unable to turn the rough Chinese tobacco down. Josie beat me at cribbage after that.

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Paradise cribbage player, Shirley Winnett Althoff: Pegged out...

From The Californian:

"Shirley Winnett Althoff, 68, of Paradise, died peacefully at home Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, following a 2½-year courageous battle with cancer.

She was born Aug. 7, 1940, in Binger, Okla., to Hubert and Reta Winnett. She graduated from Salinas High School in 1958 and was a long-time resident of Los Gatos. She enjoyed traveling with her loving husband, Chuck. They moved to Colorado and spent four years there then moved to Paradise. Shirley had a love of cribbage and, along with Chuck, was a member of the Para-Pine Peggers Cribbage Club in Paradise.

Survivors: Husband, Charles Althoff of Paradise; daughter, Kimberly Brown of Santa Clara; son, Marvin Tucker of Moreno Valley; daughter, Carrie Althoff of Santa Barbara; and son, Brett Althoff of Martinez, Ga.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Jimmy Winnett of Hull, Mass.; Carolyn Winnett of Greeley, Colo. and several nieces and nephews."

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Crash Cribbage makes an early pre-Christmas appearance!

I just got done playing about a dozen games of Crash Cribbage online at eCribbage.com. It's free to play (as I have mentioned before) and although there are still a few bugs being worked out it is a blast to play! I encourage everyone to go to eCribbage and then come here and leave me some feedback!

Cheers, and Happy Pegging!

P.S. There is still time to order your Crash Cribbagee board for Christmas! Click on the link to the left of this page or type in www.crashcribbage.com.

~JK

Crash Cribbage is now beta-testing at eCribbage.com!!!

The Crash Cribbage revolution continues! You can now play Crash Cribbage online at eCribbage.com. And it's free to play!

Here is the very first game played:



And here is the end score:



Yup, that's right folks... I skunked DB. :o) It was not a rated game, but this photo will live forever.

Cheers, all and thanks to Damien for making it happen! I'll see you online at eCribbage.com!!
JK

Tribute to Grandpa: cribbage player

From Day by Day:

"...Knowing that Grandpa was truly a gift from Above
Whether it was pulling out that big buck from the swamp
Playing cribbage & eating popcorn into the latest hours of the day
Or even learning how to trap those pesky little chipmunks
The memories will live in our hearts forever and always..."

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Pegged out: Iline Margaret Arts (nee School)

From The Northwestern.com:

Iline Margaret School Arts, Little Chute, age 91, died peacefully surrounded by her family, the evening of November 30, 2008 at the home of her daughter, Nancy, where she had resided the last two years. She went to her Lord, holding the hand of her beloved sister, Alyce, with whom she shared a special bond. Iline was born to the late George and Minnie (Klaishuis) School in Freedom, WI on August 7, 1917; she was the fifth of nine children. She married James H. Arts June 24, 1941, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Little Chute. He preceded her in death April 2, 1997, after sharing 55 years of marriage.

Iline lived and worked in Neenah/Menasha and Chicago in her younger years, but spent her married life residing in Little Chute. She enjoyed travel to many parts of the U.S. and Mexico, however…all by car or train of course, as she would not fly! She was an excellent seamstress, sewing many items of clothing for her daughters, granddaughters, family and friends. She loved to cook and bake, being especially known for her apple pies and chocolate chip cookies. She enjoyed a good game of sheepshead, Liverpool rummy, cribbage and the "occasional" jaunt to the casino. She also enjoyed spending time at the cottage in Door County with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Iline liked to play golf and she and Jim were members of Fox Valley Golf Course for many years. She also enjoyed bowling in a couples league with Jim, and a Tuesday morning ladies league at Village Lanes once Jim became ill. One of Iline's special life events was a surprise 90th birthday party organized by her daughters, and was a true celebration of her life and friendships. Iline was an active member of her church community at St. John and shared a deep faith in her Lord, which sustained her as she struggled with her declining health and lack of mobility in recent months. She was a member of the St. Elizabeth Society and the Third Order of St. Francis.

Iline is survived by her three daughters: Nancy Lee Arts, Little Chute; Cynthia (Mark B.) (Arts) Nelezen, Oshkosh; and Judy (John P.) (Kerrigan) Vanden Bosch, Seymour; a sister, Alyce Kons, Kaukauna; a sister-in-law, Beverly School; and Delores Murphy, a special friend and step-sister. She influenced the lives of her six grandchildren: Abigail Iline Nelezen, Oshkosh; Karen (Ben) Muenster, Seymour; Vicki Vanden Bosch, Green Bay; Amy (David) Renon, Greenleaf; Todd (Lynn) Vanden Bosch, Freedom; eight great grandchildren: Chelsey, Brittney, Dustin and Dylan Muenster; Kaitlyn and Jennifer Renon; Zachery and Kyle Vanden Bosch. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews and god children, whom she cared for deeply.

Iline was preceded in death by her parents; seven of her siblings and their spouses: Bernice (Anton) Meulemans, Loretta (William) Gerrits, Marie (Herbert) Anderson, Alois (Irene), Melvin, and Richard (Carol) School, and infant brother Billy; brother-in-law, Raymond Kons; sister-in-law, Sister Helen Arts, O.P.; and a grandson, Paul Vanden Bosch.

Iline was a loving wife, mother and grandmother; family was the most important thing in her life, and this was very evident Thanksgiving weekend as family and friends gathered together to share a last moment with her. The house was full of laughter, remembrances, cherished photos shared, story telling and of course food for the visitors, who came to lend support and prayer.

Visitation will begin at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2008 at St. JOHN NEPOMUCENE CATHOLIC CHURCH (323 S. Pine St. Little Chute) until the time of the Funeral Mass at 5 p.m. The Rev. James Hablewitz will officiate with Deacon Vincent De Groot concelebrating. In keeping with Iline's wishes, in lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her memory for parochial education, which she actively supported.

The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to ThedaCare Hospice for their compassionate care; in particular her hospice nurses Mary and Judy; also to her physician, Dr. Carolyn Blanc. Mom's life was enriched by her special friend of 45 + years and our family "guardian angel", Lorayne Evers, who lovingly cared for Mom's every need.

O'Connell Funeral Home

201 E. Main St.

Little Chute

(920) 788-6237

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The Short Years: I'm so much older than I can take

From The Short Years:

"...A few weeks ago I got together for dinner with my friends from college--my gang of wild and crazy girlfriends, the ones who are always up for a good time. These were the things we talked about over dinner:
work
wine
books we've read recently
favorite recipes
cribbage

That's right: cribbage. My great-grandpa's favorite game. And then I came home and told Eric that my friends said cribbage was fun, and he said cribbage is fun, so we went out and bought a set. When my parents watched the two older girls overnight last week, that's what we did: went out for dinner, then came home, put the baby to bed, and played cribbage.

Contrary to what you might believe from reading the above, I am not a 65-year-old person. I just play the role of one, apparently, in my day-to-day life."

Fulll post here: The Short Years: I'm so much older than I can take

OldScrotesHome: Trellis on card games

OldScrotesHome: Trellis on card games: "Trellis on card games
Mrs Trellis shows the breadth of her life experience.
Dear Germaine Greer, she writes, I was fascinated by your piece on the game of cribbage, though I didn't agree with most of your expressions. For example, my late husband, Mr Trellis, always said 'Jack up for two!' not 'two for his heels', and always seemed to find the expression very amusing. But then, he often laughed for no particular reason I could see, like whenever he asked to 'see my box'. But I am sure you and I share a mutual incomprehension of the workings of the male mind.
Anyway, there is more to life than cribbage, and I am glad to see that you are still fighting the feminist cause in your old age. Like me, I notice that your neck has gone, but 'there's a dance or two in the old dame yet', as Mrs Thatcher used to say. By the way, although I admire your struggle for women's rights, I do hope you are not a lesbian, because I can imagine nothing worse than having to share the bathroom with another woman.
Yours etc
Blodwen Trellis, Mrs, Widow, retired"

iPhone cribbage app...

From appshopper.com:

Cribbage Partner
*** Holiday Sale ***
Now $2.99. Enjoy!


In this game it's you against the iPhone in head-to-head cribbage action.

Based on the genetically evolved Cribbage AI of the best selling Palm version, Cribbage Partner should prove a challenging opponent for even the most advanced Cribbage player. Cribbage Partner's intuitive user interface make it a pleasure to play. We hope you enjoy it.



What's new

Added How to Play text and fixed a launch bug.

Screenshots

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Seattle cribbage player, George Kumpf-still having fun

From THE SEATTLE TIMES:

George Kumpf of Bothell has been an usher at Seattle Center for 47 years, and at age 90, he is still enjoying it.

by Rebecca Teagarden

George Kumpf, 90, has been ushering at the Seattle Center since the World's Fair took place in 1962 in Seattle. Kumpf now works during Pacific Northwest Ballet performances at McCaw Hall as the assistant head usher on the second tier.

George Kumpf lives in Bothell in a retirement place next to the senior center. Been there about seven years. He likes it OK. George turned 90 this past Oct. 12, and he's been ushering us into Seattle Center events for the past 47 years. This holiday season he's assistant head usher working "The Nutcracker" circuit. You can usually find him on the top tier at McCaw Hall and, oh heck, let's just let him tell it. He's got it down:

"I was born and raised in Seattle. Graduated the University of Washington School of Business in '41 just in time to go into service in the Navy. Went on active service the day after Pearl Harbor. Was assigned to naval intelligence in Seattle. In '42 I was a commissioned ensign in the Naval Reserve. Stayed in the Naval Reserve 27 years.

"Anyhow, I was on active duty until '46. Then in '46 I returned to Seattle and, having heard that Ford was planning to build a parts-distribution center in Seattle, I applied and was accepted as an accountant, where I worked for 30 years. I retired in '76.

"In '62, having heard there was gonna be a world's fair, I thought it'd be kinda fun to moonlight there as an usher. That was a lotta fun. One of the highlights for me was when Ringling Bros. Circus came they usually brought a full band, but they just brought a director, a drummer and a Hammond organ. They recruited the rest of the band from the local union. Ron Simon of the Seattle Symphony and I were chosen to play tuba. So we played three shows a day for three days. It was quite a thrilling experience to say you played for the Ringling circus band. I played in all the Seafair parades from '50 to '68. And also park concerts.

"So, anyhow, that went on, and one year led to another and finally it became a habit. And actually I like working with people and whatnot. I became head usher for a few years. When my wife's health declined I had to cut back, so currently I'm assistant usher. I just like meeting a lot of people and working with 'em. Ushering's become a habit, and you have to have things to take up your interest. I play bridge and cribbage and do some reading, but there's a limit to that. I like this working and meeting people.

"That gives you a rough idea of what I've been doing."

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Speed tournament winner!

Congratulations to Michelle who won the first eCribbage.com King's Cribbage speed tournament!!!

Another 32 hand...

Here it is... better than perfect? Not really, I got this while playing cribbage with jokers so it's not all that crazy. There is actually higher scores out there, but 32 is the most I ever got and this is my second one.

I highly suggest everyone goes to eCribbage.com and plays! Great stuff.

Cheers,
JK

LL Bean folding cribbage...

From TrustPony.com:




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Kind of odd how the pegs are placed, but oh well.
(JK)

Cribbage now a "luxury pursuit"

From FT.com:
By Nicole Swengley
Published: December 13 2008 00:23

"Our homes become a refuge in tough times. Cosseting ourselves in familiar surroundings, we nurture deeper emotional ties with the things around us. We treasure heirlooms, develop a greater appreciation of beautiful materials and cherish quality craftsmanship.

These cocooning instincts could well account for a growing demand for beautifully made board games and furniture designs that double as games stations. “It’s far nicer to congregate around a card table than a television,” observes royal furnituremaker David Linley. “It takes me back to my childhood, when we’d play family card games like Racing Demon. And now that more people are spending more time entertaining at home, as well as eating in they’re returning to pastimes like bridge and cribbage to provide social interaction and enjoy a laugh with friends over a few drinks.”"

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42!!! and counting...

It was just about 13 days ago that we hit 41 as the number of countries with people visiting Cribbaholics Unanimous. Now we hit 42 and I have to say that at the rate things are going we may will soon conquer the world!!!! Ah hahahahhhahah! (maniacal laugh)

Seriously though, some big things are happening in the world of cribbage, with much of it centering around eCribbage.com and Damien Blond's innovations in how cribbage is played online. It started with his development of King's Cribbage more than a year ago and then the addition of traditional cribbage several months ago. Since then he has added some variations to traditional cribbage like; Cribbage with Jokers, Lowball Cribbage, Muggins, etc... the latest news being that my game, CrashCribbage.com will soon be joining the ranks!

I don't know for sure if all if this is contributing to the increase in awarenss of C.U. but it can't hurt. Every time there is some new news about cribbage you will find it here... if it's not here, email me or leave a comment here and I'll make sure we get it on C.U.

Don't forget to order your Crash Cribbage board NOW for delivery in time for Christmas. Go to CrashCribbage.com to order now.

Happy pegging!
Joe

Thumbs up to Cribbage board maker...

From The Valdosta Daily Times:

"...THUMBS UP: To Don Covel of Adel. Earlier this year, the 85-year-old made 204 wooden cribbage boards, each with their necessary pegs and a fresh deck of cards. He then sent the games to Veterans Administration hospitals, nursing homes and other places where veterans may be with little or nothing to do. Covel was inspired to tackle the project by memories of his own stay in a naval hospital during World War II..."

Full article here.

A Splinter off the old block...

From Splinter's Woodworks:

"This is the latest completed cribbage board. It was a large board approximately 10 x 20 inches to be able to put the full track on the board. Created out of Hard Maple, as you can see the grain really showed through the clear poly finish nicely.


It additionally had lettering lasered on the bottom right, however I do not have a photo of that."


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The perfect hand in Wausau...

From Wausau Daily Herald:

Christine Bremer Zoromski of Wausau called to tell us about her 81-year-old aunt's perfect cribbage hand. On Dec. 1, aunt Dorothy Canada of Schofield was playing cards with her two brothers, Jim Bremer, 74, of Schofield (Zoromski's father) and Elmer Bremer, 87, of Wausau.

Canada's hand contained three fives and the jack of clubs when the five of clubs was turned, yielding a perfect score of 29.

Zoromski said her father recalls having a perfect hand about 30 or 35 years ago, but that's the last any of her family has had one. The Bremer siblings usually play cribbage twice a week now, averaging 15 games a day.

"We've been playing forever. ... My dad remembers his parents playing (when he was) age 14," Zoromski said. "It's in our blood."

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You can't score 19 with a five at cribbage

From Seven of Diamonds:

"The minimum you can score in a six card cribbage hand containing a five is two points.
This is fairly simple to prove..."

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Classy Cribbage board...

From Vic's Venue:



"...Rhonda recently taught Alex how to play cribbage. He loved the game, but was amazed at the simplicity of the board. He looked around and was surprised when couldn't find a nice cribbage board. So he made one. Then he made another one. Then someone found out and he had to make two more.







I've handled these boards and they are absolutely beautiful! They are sturdy and have a solid high-end feel to them. They have a Laser-Engraved and Hard-Anodized Aircraft Aluminum Playing Deck held onto the wooden body by four inset magnets. The body is solid wood, 1 3/4” thick Hardwood Oak, Maple, or Beech. Alex finishes them with Six Coats of Luxurious Hand Sprayed Glossy Lacquer Finish. I think my favorite is the Classy blue board on the solid maple base. He puts the whole thing on Natural Cork non-slip foot pads and includes a set of 9 Premium Machined Metal Pegs (3-Stainless, 3-Brass, & 3-Copper) in a Deluxe Micro-Velvet Peg Pouch. There's also a deck of Bicycle Playing Cards and a set of Playing Instructions and Game Rules. The Classy Cribbage Board (also available in a Modern design) is only $149.99..."






They are available at Vic's Venue or... Alex is marketing the boards at http://www.classycribbage.com/ and on eBay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140286513058.


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Pegged out: Thomas Michael Giebel Sr... cribbage player

From fdlreporter.com:

Surrounded by his family, Tom died of pancreatic cancer at home, Monday Dec. 8, 2008, at the age of 76. He now rests safely in the hands of God.

Tom was the beloved husband of 54 years to Nancy L. (nee Kuehnl); proud and loving father of Jo Ann (Edward) Simmons, Kathleen (Peter) Puck, Thomas Jr. (Marie), the late Susan, Margaret, Martha, Nancy (Gregory) Allard, Daniel (Christine) Giebel.

Tom was a grandfather who could fix anything, and always had a joke, a lesson, and a hug for: Joseph, Alexandra, Nathan and Anna Simmons, Michael, Elizabeth and Andrew Puck, Nicholas, Johanna, Adam, Benjamin and Elena Giebel, Daniel Louis and George Giebel-Ruiz, Christopher, Caroline and Megan Allard, Lauren and Christopher Giebel. He is also survived by his sister Clara (Roland) Schiefelbein; his brothers, James (Patricia) and Richard (Janet); his brother-in-law, Francis Quackenboss, his sisters-in-law, Marilyn (Bruce) Annunson and Janice (Kevin) Flaherty; his brothers-in-law, James (Elaine) and Michael (Trish).

Tom was preceded in death by his sisters, Imogene (Ray) Titel and Peggy Quackenboss; and brother-in-law, John Kuehnl. He was a special lifelong friend of John Moquin, Ken Boulay, Lee Perrizo and the late Harry Riegert.

Tom was born in Fond du Lac, WI. He served his country in the Marine Corps and graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering. He was a man of great honor and integrity. He taught his children the value of hard work, patience and perseverance. Tom was always ready for his wife's good meals and a game of cribbage or sheepshead.

Visitation: Visitation will be held at the Schramka-Nero Funeral Home, 3701 E. Layton Ave., Cudahy, on Friday, Dec. 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. Family and friends may also call from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Nativity of the Lord Parish, 3672 E. Plankinton Ave., Cudahy.
Services: A vigil service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. at Nativity of the Lord Parish. Entombment will follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery.
Since Tom highly valued the Catholic education his children received, in lieu of flowers, memorials to the Angel Scholarship Fund through Nativity of the Lord Parish would be appreciated.

Your memory is our keepsake, with which we'll never part. God has you in His keeping, we have you in our heart.

The Schramka-Nero Funeral Home of Cudahy has been entrusted with Tom's arrangements and is assisting the family. Additional information available at (414) 744-6730.

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Creative cribbage board...

From Tried to live forever every day of the year:

What is this, you might ask?

This is a cribbage board Jesse constructed with promises of endless entertainment, that became less promising while Perry, Katie, Erica, and I began sipping sake and watching the Ravens game. The night continued with laughs and jests (seriously, I'm so eighty!) and then we went home to a couple of more games and glorious, glorious sleep.

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Celebrating cribbage and Mayhem...

From Celebrating the Mayhem:

"2. i can play cribbage - and i like it ... and sometimes - shoot i do it all the time - i play it with license plates - count points with what i see on the plate ... A's are Aces - worth 1 or 11, J's are Jacks - worth 10, Q's are Queens, K's ... you get the picture! my dance partner from #1 and i would do that on road trips - so we didn't have to try and figure out how to bring the cribbage board and cards. andy thinks i'm a little crazy when i start "15-2, 15-4 ...""

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One in 36 million: cribbage player...

From one in 36 million:

"...there was this mystery game. It had a board, and pegs you moved, but no dice; a card game board game! Nana and Grandad played it avidly, and Mom and Dad joined in. They called it “Crib,” short for Cribbage.

I don’t remember how old I was when Grandad figured Tasha and I were old enough to learn how to play. Addition, I think, was still relatively new to me. I can remember not being sure what seven plus five was. Tasha soon lost interest, as she always did with card games, and turned on the television. I still remember that, as I was distracted, and Grandad firmly said, “Are you playing cards, or are you watching TV? You can’t do both.” At the time it sounded horribly strict, but I focused. Cards. Seven and eight add up to fifteen. So do nine and six. A double run of three is three plus three plus a pair makes eight – can you count fifteens in there? My brain struggled with this, and couldn’t quite add quickly enough. Yet..."


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