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Here is a more functional way to share hands:

I miss the ability to kib one person only. Also, the teaching table options seem fall far short of the options on web version.

As a beginner on BBO, I learned to bid Gerber. Partner bids 4c, pauses. Then I ask, "Gerber?" If he says yes, it is. If he says no, it isn't. Many years later, I have yet to find a more reliable way to use the convention.

On BBO, I have never had any trouble with Gerber. During an auction somehow related to no trump, one player will bid 4!c. After a pause, either the bidder or his partner will ask, "Gerber.?" If the bidder answers yes, then it is Gerber. If he says no, then it is not.

Partner and I intend to play a 10-12 white v red, 15-17 red v white, and 12-14 the rest of the time. I usually make a note of pair number and board numbers before each round. Is it illegal to preprint a color-coded scorecard as an aid to my memory?

Mark Horton 's " Bridge Master v. Amateur" might touch on topics like the one you have suggested. Not 100 percent sure of title.

In the middle of research, have read several great threads here and BW. But, most treatments involve a weak NT rebid and we love our 12-14 1NT open. We have Gazzilli over diamonds, Heart and Spade opens. I have the Goetze article. So, that said, can anyone point me to a treatment for transfer Walsh in which 1NT is weak? Or, make suggestions. Thanks.

Mistakes are part of the game. Many accurate postmortem chats result in ATB to the opponents for your good fortune. A little rude isn't it? Next hand, please.

Hey, it's not my fault. I didn't bid the slam.

Thanks all for the insights.

So, when the opponents double my 1NT for penalty, what the heck can I do about it? Taken a couple beatings lately. I imagine there is an escape route that I haven't learned yet?

"A Bridge to Simple Squeezes," by Julian Laderman. Somehow technical and common sense at the same time.

Also, kind of twisted, reliance on the FD card is suspect. In recent match, opponents played a variable weak NT, 10-13 NV, 13-15 Vul or in 4th seat. The FDCC did not accommodate the change, so opps needed to edit as they bid. Needless to say, that did not occur consistently. Fortunately, beaten like a drum in that match, so no hard feelings.

If you use a full disclosure convention card, it is possible to view the system meaning of any bid you are about to make. (correct me if I am wrong, but I assume it is the same as when you play the GIB). Doesn't that create an unfair advantage for a partnership using a FDCC? As opposed to a partnership that must actually know the system meaning of a bid they are about to make, or suffer the consequences?

Hmm. I know I should try again...but after two odd tops and three odder still bottoms in 5 hands, I signed off. Didn't feel like a true competition. Besides, I have grown to like the real-time games against lots of recognizable names. Wishing the best for BBO always, but hoping the convenience of an instant game doesn't pull from the numbers in the traditional games.