I love a game of cards. Doesn’t matter the game. I am happy with 500, gin rummy or even snap.

Luckily I have some mates that are similarly inclined.

A little while ago, we decided that we should start having monthly card nights, with the venue changing each time. The games to be played would include Big 2 and 500, but with the main game being poker with a high stakes buy-in of $5.

To do my little bit to try and keep these nights happening, and not have the plan fizzle out after the first two or three nights, goal 73 is to have 15 card nights.

So far, we have had 7 card nights.As yet, I have not had any success at the poker table. A couple of 2nd place finishes is the best I can say so far.