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Friendship in the cards: Camaraderie, low-stakes games hallmark of longtime Washougal monthly poker group

By Scott Hewitt, Columbian staff writer
Published: March 2, 2024, 6:13am
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Mike Cullivan, left, chats with Jack Connolly during a poker game at Orchard Hills Country Club in Washougal. &ldquo;We like and respect each other,&rdquo; Cullivan said of his poker buddies.
Mike Cullivan, left, chats with Jack Connolly during a poker game at Orchard Hills Country Club in Washougal. “We like and respect each other,” Cullivan said of his poker buddies. (Amanda Cowan/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

WASHOUGAL — Meaningful money? Not really.

Political talk? Never, ever.

Cigars? OK, but only outside on the deck during a break in the game.

Out there, amid those masculine fumes, Bob Haley unabashedly blurted, “I love you guys!”

Which drew laughs — but also sincere nods from his buddies.

After 50-plus years, these guys seem to have perfected the art of friendship over plastic chips and playing cards.

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