Just wanted to let you know about a bridge Web site that novices and beginners might find helpful. And it will bring a smile to your face, too. Check out The Bridge Burlar: http://www.bridgeburglar.com it chronicles the Continuing Adventures of a Contract-Stealing Bridge Vagabond. It has lots of sample hands. And it isn't pompous or arrogant. Plus, you can find definitions of most of the bridge bidding conventions out there. Hope you enjoy, John