[glen]

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

Quote

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

[kfay]

But very well done, Justin! Saw you were in 17th after some qualifying so I was rooting for you. Pretty awesome.

[Jlall]

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.

[matmat]

still an awesome finish, JL. I see some other names from the forums pretty high on the list as well.

[georgeac]

congrats. i saw owen and kevin pretty high up there as well.

[mrdct]

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; and
heir to the Norwegian furniture manufacturer Skeidar.

He sounds like a really nice bloke too!

[the hog]

kfay, on Nov 29 2009, 10:20 PM, said:

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I was rooting for you. Pretty awesome.

Don't say this in Australia, Kevin.

[Phil]

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.

[helene_t]

mrdct, on Dec 3 2009, 04:04 AM, said:

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; and
heir to the Norwegian furniture manufacturer Skeidar.

He sounds like a really nice bloke too!

Is he still bachelor?

[Elianna]

helene_t, on Dec 3 2009, 02:16 AM, said:

mrdct, on Dec 3 2009, 04:04 AM, said:

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; and
heir 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.

[pooltuna]

Elianna, on Dec 3 2009, 10:22 AM, said:

helene_t, on Dec 3 2009, 02:16 AM, said:

mrdct, on Dec 3 2009, 04:04 AM, said:

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; and
heir 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.

[aguahombre]

Or could move to Utah.

[skjaeran]

mrdct, on Dec 3 2009, 05:04 AM, said:

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; and
heir 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.

[skjaeran]

helene_t, on Dec 3 2009, 12:16 PM, said:

mrdct, on Dec 3 2009, 04:04 AM, said:

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; and
heir to the Norwegian furniture manufacturer Skeidar.

He sounds like a really nice bloke too!

Is he still bachelor?

Nope.

[hanp]

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?

[Jlall]

hanp, on Dec 4 2009, 03:18 AM, said:

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

[onoway]

Where were all the movie makers? Surely this would have been an opportunity to do some PR for bridge?

[Elianna]

hanp, on Dec 4 2009, 12:18 AM, said:

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.

[uday]

Justin & Co are lying in 3rd in the last segment of the NABC Swiss, with 2 rounds to go.

[uday]

and according to vug commentators:

lynch/dawso/lall/joel after 7