Those of you who have supported our expansion to Tuesdays know that there have been some growing pains -- especially as we find the best way to work within the confines and constraints of the Center on Halsted. The good news is that we continue to play in the Center rent free (while other groups are getting charged for the same privilege).

So we ask for your patience (and continued Tuesday support) while we work to resolve some issues. The two main issues we're currently facing are 1) a loss of our usual space (we're no longer playing in the hallway to the left of the check-in desk -- we've been moved to the hallway to the right of the check-in desk); 2) we're no longer able to bring (*ahem*) marked bottles of alcohol to the center.

Regarding that last point -- it seems the Center signed a catering contract which forbids any group from bringing in outside liquor for an event. So if you want to bring a few *adult* beverages to Euchre on Tuesdays, put it in another bottle (such as a sports bottle). Your board of directors is working now to resolve this issue, so again, thank you for your understanding, your patience, and your continued support of Tuesdays!

A reminder to everyone that the evening directors are there for your use and abuse -- so if you have a complaint (or compliment) about the play venue, including music too loud (or too soft), lighting too bright or dim, and the all important temperature zone, please don't approach the bar staff yourself -- please bring your concern to the director's attention. The bar staff can't handle a slew of requests from everyone in the club, and your director should be the one to make that call.

This week's weather provided by the meteorologists at WFLD-TV Fox Chicago.

TUESDAY 27 / 23 Partly Cloudy
WEDNESDAY 35 / 20 Snow
THURSDAY 33 / 13 Snow
FRIDAY 19 / 0 Snow
SATURDAY 9 / -5 Partly Cloudy
SUNDAY 14 / 8 Snow

ECC president Ron Hall is looking for one person to join his Friday night bowling team. The league, CMSA, bowls every Friday night at Waveland Bowl on Western, just north of Addison.

Anyone interested should at least be familiar with the game, preferrably have an average above 140, and be willing to absolutely commit to being there every Friday from now until the end of the season (May).

if you'd like to bowl, or want more information, please send Ron an email at ron.hall@porternovelli.com.

Sun, Feb 10 - Board Meeting, 4:00pm / Charlie's
Tue, Feb 12 - Next Variation Night
Wed, Feb 13 - Valentine's Day Party!
March 12 - 16 - Spring Break!
Sun, Apr 10 - Save the Date!

We have some catching up to do. Congratulations to the following winners!

Wed. Dec 19 - Bailey Hughes with a 54!
Wed. Jan 2 - Andy Ulman with a 52!
Sat. Jan 5 - Scott Dillavou with a 52!
Sun. Jan 6 - Jacen Maleck with a 53!
Tue. Jan 8 - Marv Leach with a 46.
Wed. Jan 9 - Sam Sirko with a 57!
Sat. Jan 12 - Besh Chocair with a 52!
Sun. Jan 13 - Greg Hahn with a 48.

In case you haven't heard, ECC member Aaron Weiss is currently running for Judge Cook County 8th subcircuit. We're not quite sure what that means, but we do know Aaron, and we're more than sure he's qualified for the job.

If you'd like some info on Judge --er, Mr. Weiss, visit his website at aaronweiss08.com. We ask that you forgive him his horrific pun.

"I just saved your ass"- ECC member David Rothen to Fester.

And don't blame us if you can't get that out of your head for the rest of the day.

Dear Hoyle,

There's a guy at cards that isn't even my type (although I'll grant you he is somewhat attractive). One night after cards I was bored and horny and I tried flirting with him -- only to be totally shut down. Now all I can think about is getting in his pants, even though I still don't really find him all that attractive, and I'm really bummed. Why am I always attracted to guys who just aren't that in to me? -- Lonely Or Simply Erotically Rejected

Dear LONER:
Ah yes, the heart always wants what the heart can't have. But do you really want him, or are you feeding your own self-esteem? I suspect it's the latter, which means forget about him and move on. He's probably not worth it, and the more you obsess about him the worse you'll feel. There's also a very good chance he's only playing you -- aware of your affections and purposely holding you off so he retains the upper hand.

If you just can't seem to let go of him, then watch him closely, because chances are he has his own unattainable boy in the club. Once you figure out who that person is, become best friends with him, which will only make your boy jealous and more likely to come around.

Of course, at the end of the day, you could always just try to be his friend. Or have his kneecaps broken.

-Hoyle

If you have a question about Euchre strategy, ECC club rules, relationships or just life in general, send an e-mail to resident expert Hoyle at euchrechicago@yahoo.com. We promise all e- mails are anonymous, and the answers may just