Growing up we always played call-an-ace, which is pretty brutal on pickers. I'd never heard of jack-of-diamonds until my brother got married, and her family uses the jack-of-diamonds rule (with call-an-ace if the picker has it). I generally prefer that now. And, of course, proving that there is no end to sheepshead variations, I've never heard of the jack-of-hearts option.

So, anyways, when do we get to play? :) I can only do weekends, as I'm currently working in Charlotte during the week, but I'm quite flexible on my weekend schedule.