hi, i'm a 63 y/o retired md. i rate myself a good intermediate. advanced is probably too much. i like to play 2/1 but sayc is fine. i find the jumping around in cyberspace irritating. so is the chat box which i don't like to look at. i really don't care about the resultsbut love to talk over the hands afterwards. the only thing i talk during the game is if we have a systemic mixup. i'm patient and realize time is required for a partnership. i am in a wheelchair and i find bbo a godsend. i live in Az which i suspect is 9 or 10 hrs ahead but i really can play most anytime, except i need my sleep. looking forward to your reply. tom sharkey (sharkimon)