pooltuna

well for the less scientific 1♣ 1♥ 4♥ 6♦ 7♥ :)

4♠ over 5♥ I will probably bid 5♠ (if partner doesn't beat me to it) since I won't know if I am bidding to make or save

1♥?? :o Doesn't 2♥ actually describe this hand better.

partner had several possible calls with 4♥ he could have bid 2 or 3♥. That having failed to occur take advantage of your ♦ stopper and call 2 or 3 NT

if 1NT is forcing or semi-forcing plan your ♥ raise thru that

yeah I must admit I am real tempted by neg X but count me in the passers since there are none yet.

you left off the :) face but in case you really think this is WTP :lol:

my reaction is I hope partner has enough ♣s to make 1♣ I am not moving unless an X comes around to me

Kit's PD

Basically you should be wondering what flavor jam or jelly declarer will be using as you are starting to have a serious resemblance to toast.

By agreement with my favorite partner (RIP) the opener should have used the "convention with no name." With the number of GF support showing hands that exist we need some differentiation. So to expect a stronger hand for a 4♦ bid seems unreasonable to me.

penalty I pass

The closest thing to a passive lead IMO is the A♥

♣♦♥♠♣♦♥♠♦ Did you mean like the above? If so just clik on the particular one when you are trying to insert it.

hardly random, guess I required too much foresight, nonetheless I do not think the hand is worth an upgrade change the hand to [hv=s=s43ha83daqt9cat95]133|100|[/hv] and I might upgrade :P EDIT: this was initially in response to Andy

you're not down yet!! WTP?

depends on how well you play 3NT with [hv=n=skq32hq954d52cq82&s=sa9ha83dqt94cat53]133|200|[/hv] :)

EDIT: oops thought your partner bid 3♦ as a passed hand 3 ♥ would be acceptable a Neg X will allow partner to get to 3NT as he will know you rate to have ♥ and ♣ stoppers

I voted "yes" I would pass rather than "yes" I would bid 1♠ :)

my initial gut reaction was XX has to be right but on further reflection it looks like we may be pushing them into finding a fit especially if we end up with a double fit ourselves and pointy suits have a competitive advantage over roundy suits

mainly because I don't like getting passed in 2♣ when partner holds [hv=s=sqtxhkjtxdjxxcqxx]133|100|[/hv] B)

And partner is not allowed to make any call but pass after 3♠? B)

I am systemically screwed by this hand so have to choose between 3♦ and 3♣ I would probably elect 3♦ I understand you use 2C as a gadget, but can't this hand be incorporated into it as a possibility? The problem I have is I use 1♦ ...2♣ rebid with all minimal xy45 and xy54 hands

I would continue w/a ♥ to hand, cash a ♠. lead the 9♣ unblocking the 8 in dummy

Is he still bachelor? I was following him the entire second session. Definitely ranks up there as one of the better-looking bridge players, along with the pair I was following the first day, too. Maybe he is Islamic and has 2 slots open. :lol: