Writing from Albuquerque – just two days from home-sweet-home!
To respond to a recent comment:
Brad has always had a gambling advantage in his adult life when he was playing Tonk and poker since both are games of skill and he had innate “card sense” plus extensive experience. He studied horseracing and says he was more knowledgeable than the average player, but it probably wasn’t a positive-expectation bet for him. However, it was inexpensive entertainment that he loved. And as far as all the “games” at his workplace, that just made his job a great social experience instead of a boring routine. He was considered the great instigator of fun and was beloved by co-workers all over the plant.