mah-jong folks at sala cafe are planning a gig of mahjong every saturday or so. since gambling is such a hot ticket nowadays, that is.



"what do you think of a game of mahjong on saturday?"

i shrugged. isn't it spelt majong? "sure. but all i know about it's that the tiles are pretty, the house will stink of smoke and i'll be sent out of the room again." the adults in my family play and keep my cousins and i out until the game ends, usually once an uncle's won everyone's money. my cousin ging once won this huge hand - i still remember her pleased, embarrassed look as she shovelled the bills and coins into a purse on her lap. i wondered how many christmases it would take before i earn that much cash.

and so it's decided. they were talking about the $10 card tables at target and the points everyone would earn instead of the money to be traded, as illinois law prohibits gambling on business property. i wonder if they'll teach texas hold 'em as well.

instead of money traded, people will earn points. "the more points they earn, the bigger the prize, like a gift certificate at a nice restaurant."

"ya, or some movie certificates."

"or a date with edwin."

and they went on how maybe sala can host tournaments, and award ceremonies with real certificates and trophies involved.

"it will be the next big thing around town," said one.

i don't know about them trophies, but for sure the gaming thing will catch on.

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current mood: bouncy. yea yea   ¶ 1/29/2005 11:42:00 PM