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<p>I hail from a family of game players.  When we visit one another, we play Scrooged, Dictionary, Scrabble and <strong><a href="http://www.diaryofalatebloomer.com/2010/10/11/to-be-continued/" target="_blank">my late Papa's</a></strong> favorite, Rummikub. </p>

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<p>Papa played Rummikub almost every night up until this past October when he passed away.  He was 93 and SHARP.  He would legitimately win nearly 100% of the time!  Auntie I was his favorite opponent.  As a fitting tribute, Auntie I slipped the Joker rummikub tile into Papa's pocket at his funeral. </p>

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<p>Auntie I is visiting us for the holidays in Houston.  On Day 95, a torrential downpour prevented Dad and I from visiting the museum.  What better way to spend the rainiest of days than with a tourney of one of your favorite games? </p>

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<p>What do you like to do on Rainy Days?  I need ideas as the "rainy season" in my fair city is upon us.  This means it will rain approximately 3 times within the next 3 months.  ;-)   Share your ideas below in the comment section, and I may just incorporate one of them into My Year of Living Curiously!  :-)</p>