Whew! Rook is too complicated for me. I'm one of those people who could never figure out Eucre. Rick B ----- Original Message ----- From: marysaerie To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:27 PM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Words and phrases For those of you who may wonder what the game of Rook entails, it is very much like pinochle. I always hated pinochle, but loved Rook. It is played on the same principle, but is much easier. Of course, my parents always played double and triple deck, which is very difficult. Rook has 4 suits: red, yellow, blue, green. There are only number cards: 1 through 14, with the 1 being the 'ace'. The 5 is worth 5 points; the 10 and 14 are worth 10 points, and the 1 is worth 15 points. The 57th card has a picture of the rook (crow or raven) on it. It is always trump, is always the lowest trump, but is worth 20 points. There are 180 possible points to make in each hand. Players (usually 4 playing partners) are dealt 10 cards, with 5 cards being placed in the 'nest' in the center of the table. Each player bids (minimum 100) for the right to call trump. The object is to take as many tricks as possible, to take as many points as possible, and to 'save' the rook. If you want to learn more about Rook, this website is a good place to start: http://www.pagat.com/kt5/rook.html Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: twerppy@aol.com To: dctrk@c2i2.com ; padutch-life@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 7:40 AM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Words and phrases I always?had apple butter topped with cottage cheese.? It was lunch as a kid.? My grandmother always treated me to a special drink when I would visit.? Milk with vanilla in it.? Boy was it good.? She had an alterier motive also.? It would calm down an active child.? Think she dosed me with the alcohol content.? Never got sleepy.? We would play Rook and I have that as very fond memories of her.? She had 6 boys and 2 girls.? Born in the 1800's.? I now live in the house where she spent her last years.? Connie Sent: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:37 am Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Words and phrases I looked it up on line, and yes, I agree by dictionary definition it is a spreadable cheese. I like cottage cheese mixed with just about any kind of fruit, and do get some now and then. They say it is healthy. I used to use jelly or jams in it, but since I am now low-level diabetic, I crush fresh fruits and mix with it. It is good that way also. Speaking of machines, my Uncle Teddy and Aunt Toots used to call their car a machine, don't remember ever hearing them call it a car, automobile, or 'Chevy". Don in AZ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to PADUTCH-LIFE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi all, I'm catching the talk on playing cards. I could never catch on to Rook either. But here are two other card games that are alot of fun to play. Have you heard of Phase 10? this is for two to six players. I don't have the directions in front of me, but you may be able to have more than six players. And then there is Racko. Racko is for two,three, or four players. Both are alot of fun to play. And easier to learn than Rook. :) I'll bring them next time we have cookies and milk at Rick's kitchen table. :) Kathy L. Piqua, Ohio ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Berkheiser" <reberkheiser@earthlink.net> To: <padutch-life@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 9:10 AM Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Words and phrases > Whew! Rook is too complicated for me. I'm one of those people who could > never figure out Eucre. > > Rick B > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: marysaerie > To: padutch-life@rootsweb.com > Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:27 PM > Subject: Re: [PD-LIFE] Words and phrases > >