JANUARY 2026 DELFINO IN THE FIRST SPOTLIGHT OF THE NEW YEAR WE FEATURE ALESSIA (DELFINO). SHE JOINED THE LEAGUE IN OCTOBER OF 2025 AND HAS BEEN A PLEASURE TO GET TO KNOW. IN HER SHORT TIME HERE SHE HAS ALREADY HAD A 12 GAME WIN STREAK AND A HIGH SKILL RATING OF 1890. SHE PLAYS ON THE DALLAS COWBOYS FOOTBALL TEAM AND COMES READY TO PLAY EVERY TIME SHE STEPS IN THE LOBBY. BESIDES BEING SKILLED IN HER GAME SHE IS A VERY KIND AND FRIENDLY PERSON. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY PLEASE SAY HI AND LET HER KNOW YOU SAW HER INTERVIEW. WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME? Alessia WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT? Delfino. It means dolphin in italian. IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE? I live in Canada. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)? February 27th. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES? I don't have a particular Canasta game. I will play any games at least once. BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY? No. OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY? Yes, I am an avid reader. ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN? Music fan. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE? Post Malone favorite singer, actor is Liam Neeson, tv show is FBI, favorite movie I don't have a favritue movie. WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION? I have never been out of this country so not sure. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE? Not really. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? Nope. I am not a cook. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? Not at this time. KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW FEBRUARY 2026 Tiger_eyes1 FOR FEBRUARY WE FEATURE ONE OF OUR NEWER MEMBERS VIVIAN. SHE IS ALSO OUR NEWEST STAFF MEMBER. VIVIAN IS A SWEET COUNTRY GAL FROM THE GREAT STATE OF KENTUCKY. NOT ONLY IS SHE KIND, FRIENDLY AND RESPECTABLE SHE HAS GAME AND IS A PLEASURE TO HAVE ON STAFF. SHE IS A GOD FEARING WOMAN WITH DEEP VALUES, BUT DON'T LET THAT FOOL YOU. IF YOU PLAY HER SHE WILL BEAT THE DEVIL OUT OF YOU IF GIVEN THE CHANCE. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY PLEASE SAY HI AND LET HER KNOW YOU SAW HER INTERVIEW. WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME? Vivian WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT? Tiger_eyes1 because I love cats. They are great comfort animals also tiger to me represent courage like the lion,they are fierce and strong. IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE? Im in North America. United States of America. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)? December 2nd. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES? Jack the Joker,Face the Joker, Engine 49, Elvis. BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY? Gin. OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY? I Love reading my Bible, spending time with my kids and grandsons and crocheting. ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN? I'm both. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE? My favorite singer is a duo group call for king and country/Heartland is my favorite series. WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION? The Great Smokey Mountains. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE? Hawaii. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? Not sure what it would be...it would take a few to get it. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? Yes I want to say thank you for letting me be a part of a great league. I love everyone one of you and look forward to seeing you in KE. KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW MARCH 2026 Kitcat52 WE HAVE A NEW MEMBER TO SHOWCASE IN OUR MARCH SPOTLIGHT. CATHIE IS KIND AND FRIENDLY WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. THERE'S NOT A LOT OF STATS TO SHARE BECAUSE SHE IS SO NEW BUT FROM WHAT WE CAN SEE SHE HAS GAME AND HAS BEEN A JOY TO GET TO KNOW. SHE IS VERY ACTIVE AND COMPETITIVE WITH LOTS OF HOBBIES. IT WILL BE A PLEASURE TO GET TO KNOW HER MORE. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY PLEASE SAY HI AND LET HER KNOW YOU SAW HER INTERVIEW. WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME? Cathie. WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT? Kitcat52 - Someone one used to call me that term of endearment. IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE? USA. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)? April 16th. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES? Jokers Wild, 747, actually I like most of them. I like the changes, JACK THE JOKER, Battleship is awesome. BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY? Spades, Euchre, Hearts, Pachisi. OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY? Sports (volleyball, pickleball), going to the gym, rollerskating. I love to take care of my yard and flowers too. ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN? Music, I watch movies occasionally but hard to sit and do nothing. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE? bon jovi, foreigner, the eagles, beach boys - movie fav dirty dancing. WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION? Seista Key Florida and Mexico. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE? Italy and France. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? NONE. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? I like to have fun and kid around alot but I would never hurt anyone intentionally. Please don't take my remarks to seriously. Another thing i love is animals. KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW APRIL 2026 AdrienneKay1 IN THE SPOTLIGHT FOR APRIL WE HAVE ADRIENNE KAY. SHE JOINED THE LEAGUE IN NOVEMBER AND HAS BEEN A REAL PLEASURE TO GET TO KNOW. ADRIENNE IS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP FILL TOURNIES WHEN SHE IS HERE AND ALWAYS HAS A GREAT ATTITUDE AND SENSE OF HUMOR. SHE ALSO HAS GAME SO IF YOU PLAY HER MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY FOR A BATTLE. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY PLEASE SAY HI AND LET HER KNOW YOU SAW HER INTERVIEW. WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME? Adrienne. WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT? AdrienneKay1... I had used another name on a different site and didn't want the 2 to clash so I just used my real name here. IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE? United States. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)? November 18th. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES? Black as Coal and Ace Me. BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY? I play gin, spades, backgammon and some solitaire games. OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY? I crochet, tunisian crochet, knit, and also tatting, I make my own planters in the cooler months because they need to cure for a short time in order to be able to use them. I make candles and the molds for them. ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN? Music.. I don't watch Tv, it doesn't interest me. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE? Bee Gees. WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION? Anywhere except Texas... lol.. I like the cooler climates. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE? I would love to visit Germany... the Munich Markets. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? I just absolutely love sea food gumbo.. The recipe is really what you would like to add to it... of course the main ingredient is shrimp and it tastes better with spicy cajun seasoning. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? I love animals, I have 5 inside cats, my daughter has 3 small dogs (they are a pain but worth it) and I feed stray animals every day. I have chickens that just gave me 3 new chicks. My Bantom is the adopted mother for them. I have a playpen I converted into a bed n breakfast for her so she can raise the baby chicks and they won't be exposed to outside problems for a while. KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW JUNE 2026 BigBangTheory FOR JUNE IT IS AN HONOR TO THROW MARGARET AKA BIGBANGTHEORY (BBT) INTO THE SPOTLIGHT. SHE CAME OVER TO OUR LEAGUE WITH THE MERGE OF K-FRIENDS, AND IT HAS BEEN SO FUN TO GET TO KNOW HER. SHE IS SWEET, KIND, RESPECTFUL AND A PLEASURE TO HAVE AROUND. YOU CAN TELL THAT MARGARET REALLY LOVES CANASTA BECAUSE IN THE 2 1/2 MONTHS OF BEING HERE SHE HAS ALREADY TALLIED ALMOST 800 GAMES PLAYED. AND WITH A 65% WIN PERCENTAGE AND A 23 GAME WINNING STREAK, YOU CAN TELL SHE IS REALLY GOOD AT IT. SHE PLAYS JUST ABOUT ANYTHING AND IS ALWAYS WILLING TO STEP IN AND HELP. WE ARE SO HAPPY TO HAVE HER IN OUR LEAGUE. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY PLEASE SAY HI AND LET HER KNOW YOU SAW HER INTERVIEW. WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME? Margaret. WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT? BigBangTheory. I love the tv show. IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE? United States. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)? October 10th. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES? Lucky7, Tollbooth, No No, Carnival Ride and Hide and Seek. BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY? No. OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY? I make handbags and wallets as a hobby. ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN? TV, movie fan. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE? Brian McKnight (singer), Keanu Reeves (actor). WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION? Savanah Georgia my family home. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE? The carribean Islands. I would also like to start a business that helps disable individuals have a more productive living circumstances. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? I dont have a recipe but I love Chocolate Cake. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? I am a certified medical assistant. That it is a pleasure to be a member in the league and that I want to say thank you to all the TD that go beyond for the league. KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW JULY 2026 brat_boys_mom WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE BRAT IN OUR SPOTLIGHT FOR JULY. RHE HAS BEEN A MEMBER HERE FOR OVER 6 YEARS AND HAS BEEN ON STAFF FOR MOST OF THEM. THE ONLY TIME SHE SPENT AWAY FROM THE LEAGUE WAS WHEN SHE LOST EVERYTHING IN A HURRICANE AND HAD TO START OVER. SHE WEARS MANY HATS AND GOES BY MANY NAMES, AND HAS EVEN BEEN CALLED A FEW LOL. SHE IS A WIFE, MOTHER, CARE GIVER AND FRIEND. SHE HAS WORKED, RAISED A DISABLED SON AND CARED FOR HER AILING MOTHER-IN-LAW FOR MANY YEARS. AND SOMEHOW SHE STILL DEDICATES TIME TO THE LEAGUE ON A DAILY BASIS. SHE IS SMART, WITTY AND LIKE MOST OF US HAS A WARRPED SENSE OF HUMOR WITH THE MEMORY OF AN ELEPHANT. WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO HAVE HER IN OUR LIVES. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY PLEASE SAY HI AND LET HER KNOW YOU SAW HER INTERVIEW. WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME? Rhema. WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT? brat_boys_mom. A friend used to call my son Brat Boy, she came over one day and said Hey Brat Boy when she walked in and he said "Don't forget Brat Boys Mom" and it became my new nic. IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE? United States. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)? October 23rd. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES? Queen of 2's, 357 Magnum, Phase 10. BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY? No. OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY? Crochet, Reading. ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN? Both. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE? Sam Elliot. WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION? Somewhere Quiet away from EVERYONE. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE? Hawaii, and Hells Kitchen. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? Not Really. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? I live in South Louisiana, and enjoy our great food, festivals, and having fun. KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2026 Icemaiden UP NEXT IN OUR SPOTLIGHT IS ICEMAIDEN AKA HELEN. SHE JOINED THE LEAGUE IN MARCH WITH THE MERGE OF K-FRIENDS. WITH THE MERGE CAME SOME NEW MEMBERS AND STAFF ALONG WITH SOME NEW GAMES. IT HAS BEEN GREAT GETTING TO KNOW EVERYONE AND THE STAFF WORKS WELL TOGETHER BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE THE SAME GOAL OF HAVING A FUN FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL TO ENJOY. IN THE SHORT TIME THAT SHE HAS BEEN HERE WE CAME TO FIND OUT THIS WOMAN HAS GAME, WITH 1250 GAMES PLAYED ALREADY AND A 22 GAME WIN STREAK. SHE SAYS SHES AN INNOCENT ANGEL AND YOU WANT TO BELIEVE HER... BUT THEN YOU SIT ACROSS FROM HER AT A TABLE AND HALO FALLS AND HORNS SPROUT LOL... LIKE I SAID SHES GOT GAME. BUT WITH ALL THAT SAID WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE HER IN OUR FAMILY. IF YOU SEE HER IN THE LOBBY PLEASE SAY HI AND LET HER KNOW YOU SAW HER INTERVIEW. WHAT IS YOUR FIRST NAME? HELEN WHAT IS YOUR NIC (ONLINE NAME) AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT? ICEMAIDEN JUST CAME OUT OF A BAD RELATIONSHIP SO ICEMAIDEN SAID IT ALL LOL. IN WHAT COUNTRY DO YOU LIVE? United States. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY (MONTH AND DAY ONLY)? JULY 12TH. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANASTA GAME/GAMES? ANYTHING I HAVE TO THINK ABOUT USUALLY. BESIDES CANASTA, IS THERE ANY OTHER ONLINE GAMES THAT YOU LIKE TO PLAY? SPADES, BACKGAMMON AND CRIBBAGE SOMETIMES. OTHER THAN CARDS DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER HOBBIES THAT YOU ENJOY? DIAMOND ART, CROSS STITCH, READING. ARE YOU MORE OF A MUSIC FAN OR TV/MOVIE FAN? ABOUT SAME FOR EACH. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE SINGER, BAND, ACTOR OR TV SHOW/MOVIE? KEITH URBAN, TAYLOR SWIFT. WHERE DO YOU LIKE TO VACATION? ANYWHERE I CAN JUST CHILL. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAS A BUCKET LIST. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO OR A PLACE YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE? NOT REALLY. DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE FOOD OR RECIPE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH THE KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? I LOVE A LOT OF DIFFERENT FOODS. IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR KRAZYEMERALD FAMILY AND FRIENDS? I AM AN INNOCENT ANGEL LOL, I AM GLAD WE ALL DECIDED TO MERGE WAS A GOOD MOVE TO A FRIENDLY LEAGUE. KE STAFF THANKS YOU FOR YOUR INTERVIEW   2017-2026