Mexican Train Dominoes

For the past 5 years we have been playing Dominoes regularly. Carol's sister, who has been living in Florida since her retirement, introduced us to the game. This is a favorite past time for Florida retirees. We were a bit slow to learn the game and all its rules, but have mastered it now. Jim is accused of making up the rules as we play, but of course this is not true.

The Dominoe Gang 

Every week after the BYC Lunch Bunch our group will get together and play a game of Mexican Train Dominoes. The game usually lasts until 4 or 5 PM.

There are Double six sets for up to 6 players, Double nine and Double Twelve sets for up to 8 players, and Double Fifteen sets for up to 12 players. We use the most popular Double Twelve set and typically have 8 players. A real good set will cost $20 and some are as low as $10. You can get these sets at most stores, Target, Walmart, BJs.
 





The Rules we try to follow can be obtained here:


http://www.pagat.com/tile/wdom/mextrain-c.html

 

Dominoes is a fun game to play and gives you a chance to practice your addition skills, and other cerebral skills that seem to be fading away!!  In the warmer weather we will also play some Bocce to pass the afternoon away. Occasionally in the summer we will go for a Sail after lunch, or a cruise in one of the power boats. Retirement is a hard life!

 

Winter in North Haven, CT

Some photos from Winter 2010/2011 North Haven, CT

So far this winter we have had 8 storms. 2 storms qualified as blizzards. Accumulation has varied from 2" to 24". Total snow accumulation is 83" to date, with 2" of ice total. The blizzards have had up to 30 mph winds. We have had 5 days of low temperatures below 10 degrees F, with the coldest at -2 degrees F. Many buildings have had collapsed roofs. My patio roof buckled but did not collapse only because I supported it with jack stands and 2x4's. It will have to be replaced in the Spring, at a cost of $10,000. Hope insurance will pay for replacement.

Photos are of our home. Cars in the driveway are Keriann's Beetle and Jimmie's CRV. Our Winnebago is inaccessible from huge snow piles from plowing of the storage facility parking lot.

Can't wait for Spring!!