Thanks, Suzan ! I had tried all kinds of combinations with the red 10's and black 9's but maybe not with enough determination. Did anyone mention that the 9 is first? And that the 9 plays over ??!! That did it for me. The 9 plays over.

10 is first

chuffy, I didn't say that you said that Robin was banned from the site. I quoted your exact words and then alluded to others and the assumptions that were being made. The drama that goes on back and forth based on assumptions gets a bit much. Anyway, Robin's anniversary was many days ago.

57 Feral Cats, I would like to clear up a little point for you, I did not ONCE state that Robin was banned from the site, I cannot help it if others jump to the wrong conclusion. My post was refering to the fact that Robin played a little on his Wedding Anniversary and so his wife decided to keep him to herself for a while.

Thanks much, Fizz ! There must be something "in between the lines" that I'm missing because I'm still getting 139. ~ The guys with the hawk eyes get the lower scores !!

I think I'm thinking straight but may not be typing straight. the aforementioned cards in the first clue are all first.

Oh and 8 first. I'm not sure what you guys were doing for 139 because I found at least a couple ways to it. So I figured I should leave and extensive but not necessarily exhaustive set of clues.

ok assuming I'm still thinking straight, 5 8 7 K. Move the 4 for the 3,
Sorry, too tired to make it more cryptic.

hang in there still figuring it out

Hey, Fizz !! Hi !! I know we can't count on Matt for clues and rarely on Layla for clues, but what about you, oh friend, oh pal ??!!??