sceptic

I think you have segregated people into two main steroetypes and you should be ashamed of yourself Helene do you expect anyone to tick the last box?

There was a thread for the rugby world cup, started by one of BBO's French members, about two weeks ago, but for some reason they have deleted it :):):):) ENGLAND RULE :)

I dont think there should be a no signs rule at all, a code of conduct for the players representing their country would be a better way foreard, a nice simple, please when in the spotlight, just try and respect other peoples opinion, religion, views etc, IF IN DOUBT SHUT UP common sense would be better

if the small card is the 9, then east does not have 4 cards or he would play the 7 as he can see the 810J, so the splits you can have are 2/2 or 3/1, if west has AQ or AQx or AQxx you are stuffed anyway I think to make 5 tricks you need to finese the jack, beacuse if east has 79Q you have no second shot at the finese also if east has xQA it works

I think echogenome is the only persons opinion that counts here and the rest of you are unqualified to comment

Have you ever thought of a career in politics hahahaha, this is one of the most obnoxious comments I have ever read in the forums

you wait till you get into Lancaster, they will start pinching your bum and alsorts of weird behaviour us Brits are a strange lot

keeps the brain ticking over nicely, you can set your own goals to your own ability and you meet a majority of very nice people one down side, does seem to attract a lot of people that do not have any manners or social skills

I voted for some, though it is possibly inappropriate it would be harmless if the lady in question had held up a sign saying "Happy birthday Dad" " Get well soon son" or something of that nature, I would smile The thing I found lacking in the behaviour, was a deliberate slight on the country she is representing (I happen to believe they were all in on this and it probably was done with humour intended rather than with malicious intent) though, that possibility is not entirely missing from my thought process. I think if you represent you country you should act as an ambassador for it, keeping your opinions to your self or in a group of peers you can discuss such things with. I think some one summed it up, acting with no class at all.... if I was lucky enough to be chosen to represent my country, I am sure I could keep my opinions to myself and try and act in a manner worthy of the selectors trust in me, they let people down and that is the important thing in my mind to take into consideration

I may as well add my two pence worth The women in question are either all guilty of bad judgement or one of them has made a collective statement and the others were not aware of it, in which case, she is an a*****e for doing it. So lets assume they are all in on this statement I just think that when you consider this act, any normal rational person would just think, why did they do it, what will they gain from it and doesn't it make them look stupid for doing it at a prestigious event where bridge is the main issue not childish political statements. anyone that does not like my view can go f*** emselves, beacause that is about what the ladies seem to be saying to the bridge world

A rather unusal fact regarding Imperial and metric measureents, it would appear that only men have a problem with understanding this concept, you ask any woman and I guarentee she can tell the difference between 8 inches and 8 centimetres with her eyes shut

I think I would bid 2 diamonds I dont think passing 1 spade x is going to be quite as good as I would like

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I thought you should not ask for key cards if you dont have any ? I am assuming 4NT is asking for diamonds as a suit

Hi Whilst watching USA1 and SA I noticed the following chat about Michaels cue bid and that the concept of not bidding it with intermediate strength is dissapering and that shape showing seemed to be paramount to some of the star commentators. Can you voice your own opinions please as to the merits of these statements Thanks Just oe comment from one of the aussies Yes, split-strength Michaels is a foolish concept

actually yes I would, there are some right a*****s about but they play bridge well so why would I not want to play against them

add Double ! please , dont forget the space :)

can you explain that a bit better for me please

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The "I don't want anyone in it club" :rolleyes:

yes, Fred has sold some of BBO to Bill Gates My next door neighbours are into wife swapping

urs should be

not alerting Pshcyes

sceptic and partner

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