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Since we are in the Hanukkah season, I am reminded of Russell Sands, aka "the turtle", who was a prominent poster on the Green Chip pages.
He was an accomplished futures trader, but loved games that required skill and numbers.
He had a vast knowledge of the game of blackjack, know all the strategies, and a lot of tricks that only the pros know. He was also a Master in the game of Backgammon, having won $100.000.00, along with the title of Amateur World Champion Of Backgammon in 1980 in a backgammon tournament.
He loved good rock and roll, plus many other types and styles of music. He attended many concerts of the day and knew all the major acts, plus all of their hit songs.
Russell and I were great friends. Although I am not Jewish, I would always wish him a Happy Hanukkah at this time of year, and he would always call to wish me a Merry Christmas.
Russell passed away from cancer on July 22, 2019. He had many friends on the GC pages. I am lucky to have been one of them.
Happy Hanukkah, pal.
Regards and fond memories,
drumz1
He was an accomplished futures trader, but loved games that required skill and numbers.
He had a vast knowledge of the game of blackjack, know all the strategies, and a lot of tricks that only the pros know. He was also a Master in the game of Backgammon, having won $100.000.00, along with the title of Amateur World Champion Of Backgammon in 1980 in a backgammon tournament.
He loved good rock and roll, plus many other types and styles of music. He attended many concerts of the day and knew all the major acts, plus all of their hit songs.
Russell and I were great friends. Although I am not Jewish, I would always wish him a Happy Hanukkah at this time of year, and he would always call to wish me a Merry Christmas.
Russell passed away from cancer on July 22, 2019. He had many friends on the GC pages. I am lucky to have been one of them.
Happy Hanukkah, pal.
Regards and fond memories,
drumz1
