leebca

I sat long enough thinking to make the opponents get a bit peeved at my hesitation, but I chose to pass. Much regrets on that. I still remember the bidding and my holding on the hand (now played 16 days ago). Thanks for your comment.

First post to this Forum. So in National Tournament play in Las Vegas, my partner, sometimes known for opening light (in any seat), opens in second seat with 1 Spade. I respond 2NT (my partner Alerts and explains to the inquiry that it is Jacoby 2NT). Opposition passes throughout auction. My partner then responds, "4 Spades." I took it as a 'stop here' signal. I expected a more or less common response of showing a singleton or void at the 3 level or a particularly long side suit at the 4 level. I stopped bidding. It makes 7 Spades. My partner was a bit put out saying I should have continued on with the bidding to explore slam possibilities. I did have a hand that would definitely warrant exploring a slam: Qxxx Spades Heart void Kx diamond AKQxxxx of clubs Partner did in fact have a full opening hand, 5 spades AK, and the Jx of clubs, with the A of diamonds and 4 hearts of (I forgot) what value to give her 14 HCPs. No singleton or void, no real good outside suit. I would have thought a better/best response to my 2NT to be "3 spades." With this response, I'd explore slam by queue bidding 4C, maybe then her bid of 4D, then 4NT [1430] (or 4H) by me, etc. How would you take the "4 spade" rebid by your partner? What would you have done after the 4 Spade bid? Thanks LEE