redbird97

Automatic. You have easy rebids no matter what partner responds and a 12 count.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Text book double.

I open 1S as I have no rebid problems. If partner bids 1NT, I raise to 2NT. That's a nice 17 with a good 5 card suit and a 10. Flip the make your spades hearts and I open 1NT because I am stuck for a good rebid over 1S.

A bad idea for one main reason. No matter what city you pick to play, you are going to have the same outrageous costs you complain about so spreading events around will do nothing except help the pros. They will figure out who is going where and plan accordingly. People need to wake up to the fact that these tournaments are really held for select groups such as the pros and their wealthy clients, juniors, and those just starting out. Those are the current "flavors" of the month.

I typically open 1!C with hands I am not prepared with make an excursion to the 3 level on. Even when playing 2 over 1 GF, I play 1!S-2!D-3!C shows extras.

2 suiter with Spades being the anchor.

I play jump reverses show 6-5 minimums.

South for the 5D bid.

Pass. I am not going to be to happy when they run to 6NT and make it.

[hv=d=n&s=shaq109xxdaxxcaxxx]133|100|[/hv] This player (xxxxxx) heard his partner open 1d followed by a 2c over call. He now responded 7 diamonds. Diamond K onside, pard has stiff heart and Kxx ruffs out. It is my practice to never mention player names, but he defended the bid citing losing trick count. He further claimed that he has won hundreds of tournaments bidding this way. How say you panel members. [The panel says, you can not name names... , administrator]

If you are fixed, stay fixed. I bid 4S.

I cannot give South any heat for passing. What if Pard had Q of clubs? As for North, I know I do not have solid clubs and it is generally a good rule to trust your opps in these types of auctions.

4S. Am I supposed to be driving toward a slam?

Redouble. I do not see any other bid possible.