Day 835 Game Night
Although it was a long and busy day, a cribbage date with my son gave me something to look forward to. He's a great cribbage player, knows all the rules including fringe rules and is patient as I struggle to count when we're pegging. My dad taught him how to play when he was little, he would visit regularly for games and was so proud to see his grandson learn the game so quickly and become so skilled at it. I've tried to teach Tim how to play, but he seems to be a one trick pony with his high low jack....although, I won't stop trying. I honestly don't know why more people don't play cribbage, other than taking the time to learn? Our first game of the night went to my son, who pegged out at top speed with great hands. The second game was all mine, he was only a few pegs away from being skunked. I hadn't played in ages, was afraid I'd be rusty, but as he and I began to play, the rules started coming back to me and thankfully, he was patient as I cleared