Winstonm Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 [hv=d=e&v=b&s=s832h4dak972caj98]133|100|Scoring: IMP1S-?[/hv] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmat Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 i might 2♦ this, depending on the opps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Yeah I'll bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbforster Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 Everyone has to pick 'D' - we've gotten lucky twice so far ;). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted April 27, 2008 Report Share Posted April 27, 2008 No never. Might not at pairs in a decent field either. no intermediates no nothing. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenberg Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 As of this moment, I am in the clear majority with 4 out of 7 votes. I am a little surprised though that no one has chosen c. Where are all the centrists? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I overcall all day long. This is a decent suit and a good opener. I have never subscribed to the theory to overcall and whatever trash you want at the 1 level but to wear suspenders and a belt to keep your pants up at the 2 level. I can be talked into passing this Red vs White at IMPs and note that since 2♦x isn't game if it makes, the opps may go head hunting. But in practice my most regular PD and I when playing together would overcall this even then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherdano Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I was the first voter for C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I would bid. Pard is likely to hold a few hearts and short spades and will probably bid 2♥ if he gets the chance to balance. That leaves me in a somewhat complicated situation, so I prefer to bid my suit before that. 2♦. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtfanclub Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I havde 5 to the AK and I don't like the unbid major. This seems like a wtp overcall to me. Besides, what am I going to bid after 1♠ P 2♠ X P which seems like it should be a common auction. Do I bid 3♦? 3♠? 3NT? 4♦? 5♦? 6♦? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 pass wtp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I refuse to vote, there's nothing I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Where's my write-in option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickyB Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I wouldn't, but I know good players for whom it would be absolutely clear to overcall. Don't keep us in suspense, Winston, do you think it's worth an overcall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewj Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I wouldn't at any vulnerability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcvetkov Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 This is for brave souls only vulnerable. While I would like to tip partner off to a best lead, lets say in some number of NT, dangers outweights the gains I believe. It is different if in balancing seat, or if they raise spades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo81 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I agree with the poll choices, red IMPs. I'm happy to balance over 2♠pp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcphee Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 This is not a hand I would overcall. I would not be pleased if my partner were to bid with this hand either. If this is OUR hand there is time to discover, and if it is THEIR hand or some misfit, lord help us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I bid, I can't explain except it just feels right. I feel much safer with a singleton and a sidesuit than I do if 3352. Probably the opponents are just going to hearts anyway, and if partner bids hearts at least we have multiple possible landing places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcvetkov Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I bid, I can't explain except it just feels right. I feel much safer with a singleton and a sidesuit than I do if 3352. Probably the opponents are just going to hearts anyway, and if partner bids hearts at least we have multiple possible landing places. you mean multiple landing places doubled, right? :P at 3rd level :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo81 Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 at least we have multiple possible landing places. e.g. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cemeteryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morguehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crematorium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Yes my fault, I'm going to play every bridge hand from now on as though all suits are breaking 5-1, positive things that could happen be damned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winstonm Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 I pronounce the decision unanimous - no way in hell. (Of course, I also used to referee pro boxing in Nevada....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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