I've never played Bridge.... I'd love to learn how because I hear it's the King of all card games.
I used to play a LOT of Pinochle. BUT... my old partners, except one, are gone now... have been for years. So just a couple of weeks ago? I got in touch with my friend and told him we have to find 2 guys who play... or teach them (although I've forgotten how but it would come back quickly).
We loved playing Pinochle... here's how much... we played in the corner booth of our local bar.... we'd play til closing time and come home sober... THAT is how much we loved playing.