glen Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 by almost a board. See pages 7 (a pix of Justin and father, or is that Phil?) and 1 of today's bulletin: SD Bulletin 3 Tor Helness and Martin Andresen, in 17th place with a session to go, posted a 68.31% game in the final session of the Bobby Nail Life Master Open Pairs to win the event by nearly a board ... Runners-up in the Nail LM Open Pairs: Hemant and Justin Lall. ... Andresen, a professional soccer player – “football” in his homeland – is less well known outside Europe. 3rd was Meckton and 4th was involved in the appeal on page 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfay Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 :P But very well done, Justin! Saw you were in 17th after some qualifying so I was rooting for you. Pretty awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlall Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 Heh, it's all a matter of perspective... Coming from 17th and 2.5 boards out I am very happy with 2nd, but I guarantee you we were winning by more than a board after like 7 or 8 rounds. We were just having a huge game with probably no board below average. Then we had a round with 2 zeroes and it was the most frustrating thing ever. So basically mentally it felt like we blew it when we had a clear lead even though we started at 17th, that's why it's extremely disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmat Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 still an awesome finish, JL. I see some other names from the forums pretty high on the list as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeac Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 congrats. i saw owen and kevin pretty high up there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdct Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm sure Martin Andresen must be wondering what he did in previous life to deserve all this: professional football career;captain of his national team;stunning good looks;good at bridge; andheir to the Norwegian furniture manufacturer Skeidar. He sounds like a really nice bloke too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 snipped I was rooting for you. Pretty awesome. Don't say this in Australia, Kevin. :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Gnome and I were downstairs after our KO and saw Justin in about the 11th round right after the bad boards. Sort of like being in the Laker huddle after a letdown. Still a great finish and the 1st of many I'm sure.Get them next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm sure Martin Andresen must be wondering what he did in previous life to deserve all this: professional football career;captain of his national team;stunning good looks;good at bridge; andheir to the Norwegian furniture manufacturer Skeidar. He sounds like a really nice bloke too! Is he still bachelor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elianna Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm sure Martin Andresen must be wondering what he did in previous life to deserve all this: professional football career;captain of his national team;stunning good looks;good at bridge; andheir to the Norwegian furniture manufacturer Skeidar. He sounds like a really nice bloke too! Is he still bachelor? I was following him the entire second session. Definitely ranks up there as one of the better-looking bridge players, along with the pair I was following the first day, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooltuna Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm sure Martin Andresen must be wondering what he did in previous life to deserve all this: professional football career;captain of his national team;stunning good looks;good at bridge; andheir to the Norwegian furniture manufacturer Skeidar. He sounds like a really nice bloke too! Is he still bachelor? I was following him the entire second session. Definitely ranks up there as one of the better-looking bridge players, along with the pair I was following the first day, too. Maybe he is Islamic and has 2 slots open. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguahombre Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 Or could move to Utah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjaeran Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm sure Martin Andresen must be wondering what he did in previous life to deserve all this: professional football career;captain of his national team;stunning good looks;good at bridge; andheir to the Norwegian furniture manufacturer Skeidar. He sounds like a really nice bloke too! Martin is a really nice guy. Very nice, in fact. Off the football pitch, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjaeran Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm sure Martin Andresen must be wondering what he did in previous life to deserve all this: professional football career;captain of his national team;stunning good looks;good at bridge; andheir to the Norwegian furniture manufacturer Skeidar. He sounds like a really nice bloke too! Is he still bachelor? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanp Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Alright I've heard enough about his bridge career and his soccer achievements. Could somebody comment on whether he is a nice guy or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlall Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Alright I've heard enough about his bridge career and his soccer achievements. Could somebody comment on whether he is a nice guy or not? I barely know him but he is definitely a really nice guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onoway Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Where were all the movie makers? Surely this would have been an opportunity to do some PR for bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elianna Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Alright I've heard enough about his bridge career and his soccer achievements. Could somebody comment on whether he is a nice guy or not? He lost his convention card less often than Lindqvist. And was nice enough to move when asked to move early so that we could start the last round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uday Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Justin & Co are lying in 3rd in the last segment of the NABC Swiss, with 2 rounds to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uday Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 and according to vug commentators: lynch/dawso/lall/joel after 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suokko Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 2nd place for team Lall. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlall Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 2nd place for team Lall. Well done! Thx, we were 18 VPs back of 1st I think (20 point scale), and we got a complete blitz when we played them so pretty much we had zero chance to catch them, so very happy about this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suokko Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Thx, we were 18 VPs back of 1st I think (20 point scale), and we got a complete blitz when we played them so pretty much we had zero chance to catch them, so very happy about this! yes. Winners were very strong team. Judging from what I have seen of Gromov's team in Tallinn. But I think you will beat them in a few years :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfay Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Yeah how do you catch someone with a 40VP carryover? Insane. 2nd again... but totally awesome, dude. Congrats, I'm happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcohio Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Congrats, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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