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inquiry, on Dec 15 2006, 05:01 AM, said:
poll sent to the panelist not sure if all will respond, we need a few more. Also, Don won the last contest (double !) so he gets to share his views on this set with us as well.
So, can we see the hands?
Where is the BPO?
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Posted 2006-December-24, 15:46
So, can we see the hands?
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Posted 2006-December-28, 19:11
OK,
I shared my views.
Hopefully my reasoning makes sense.
Don't know how much mikeh will decide to use or present for public review and consideration.
Just one request: no laughing and no derogatory comments!
Season's greetings and best wishes to all.
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I shared my views.
Hopefully my reasoning makes sense.
Don't know how much mikeh will decide to use or present for public review and consideration.
Just one request: no laughing and no derogatory comments!
Season's greetings and best wishes to all.
DHL
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Posted 2006-December-29, 05:02
No hands?
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Posted 2006-December-29, 05:26
jikl, on Dec 29 2006, 06:02 AM, said:
No hands?
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hands are in the following post
http://forums.bridge...showtopic=17220
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Posted 2006-December-29, 05:46
Damn! Forgot to look at stickies yet again 
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Posted 2006-December-29, 13:13
So far I have 12 sets of answers, and am awaiting at least a couple more from experts I have invited to express their views, so that we get a good cross-section of answers and contrasting comments. I can tell you that I have got some great comments so far.
Keep them coming: either pm me or send by email to m.hargreaves@shaw.ca. And even if you are not 'on the panel', add comments. I will NOT quote comments critically... well, if you are on the panel and make a odd comment, you can expect a gentle poke, but non--panel members only get quoted when they make a good point. Anyway, so far, all comments have been well-thought-out, even (especially?) where I personally take a different view.
I expect to start posting the comments and scores late next week: it would be good to have a larger sample of answers! Don't be shy... especially if you are one of the browsers who rarely or never posts... now's your chance to get involved.
Keep them coming: either pm me or send by email to m.hargreaves@shaw.ca. And even if you are not 'on the panel', add comments. I will NOT quote comments critically... well, if you are on the panel and make a odd comment, you can expect a gentle poke, but non--panel members only get quoted when they make a good point. Anyway, so far, all comments have been well-thought-out, even (especially?) where I personally take a different view.
I expect to start posting the comments and scores late next week: it would be good to have a larger sample of answers! Don't be shy... especially if you are one of the browsers who rarely or never posts... now's your chance to get involved.
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Posted 2006-December-29, 13:36
Just wanted to say I hated these problems, I found almost all of them to be really really hard.
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Posted 2006-December-29, 13:42
Jlall, on Dec 29 2006, 02:36 PM, said:
Just wanted to say I hated these problems, I found almost all of them to be really really hard.
Thanks!
Choosing problems that challenge the best players is a challenge in and of itself. I only add: those of you worrying that your answers may be 'wrong' or 'silly' etc, should find comfort in Justin's words. I can tell you that the experts so far agree on few of the problems, so don't worry: almost any conceivable bid will have got some expert support
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Posted 2006-December-29, 13:48
Even I disagreed with myself...I read the problems again and forgot what answers I gave so mentally I re-answered them. Once I looked at what I sent I had changed two of my answers ROFL.
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Posted 2006-December-29, 14:06
mikeh, on Dec 29 2006, 02:42 PM, said:
almost any conceivable bid will have got some expert support
I doubt you read mine yet then...
I am sure PASS must be right on a few of them, but I didn't find a green card in my box...
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Posted 2006-December-29, 23:57
I'll volunteer for the panel.
These problems were CHALLENGING. I spent almost 2 hours thinking them over.
These problems were CHALLENGING. I spent almost 2 hours thinking them over.
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Posted 2006-December-30, 03:04
That's funny. I spent like 5 mins for the lot. If I spend more that what I'd spend at table it's not realistic 
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Posted 2006-December-30, 20:26
keylime, on Dec 30 2006, 12:57 AM, said:
These problems were CHALLENGING. I spent almost 2 hours thinking them over.
Dwayne:
You made the understatement of the year. There were several times when I felt like "show me my partner's hand and maybe then I'll be better able to tell you what to bid". There were a few hands where i vacillated between two bids and really am still having second (and third, and fourth) thoughts about my selections.
I feel like someone who just came out of a major exam and wants to go around to others and ask something like "what did you answer for question 3?", or "did you get question 5?", etc.
Evil set of hands....wicked...
Best wishes to all for a wonder and Happy New Year
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Double !, on Dec 30 2006, 09:26 PM, said:
keylime, on Dec 30 2006, 12:57 AM, said:
These problems were CHALLENGING. I spent almost 2 hours thinking them over.
Dwayne:
You made the understatement of the year. There were several times when I felt like "show me my partner's hand and maybe then I'll be better able to tell you what to bid". There were a few hands where i vacillated between two bids and really am still having second (and third, and fourth) thoughts about my selections.
I feel like someone who just came out of a major exam and wants to go around to others and ask something like "what did you answer for question 3?", or "did you get question 5?", etc.
Evil set of hands....wicked...
Best wishes to all for a wonder and Happy New Year
DHL
I agree, but I still took only the normal
time as at the table, which does not mean,
that on reflection I would have choosen
something different.
The hands raised some issues regarding
partnership understanding, ... but those can only
be resolved after the hands are over.
Most of the time I discover, that we are on
the same wave length, even in cases, are scripts
says different, ... which indicate, that we need to
change the script.
With kind regards
Marlowe
With kind regards
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)