[gwnn]

Scoring: BAM

we are south

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We play 10-14 openers but opening requires 2 controls (if you really really want to open it 1S notwithstanding, please specify). 2D is natural, 6+, no other 4 carded suit. 2S and 3D are wide-ranging etc.

[inquiry]

This hand has to start with either PASS, or 1!D (or 1!S). For Zar counters, this has enough to open, for rule of 18 people this is an opener. I believe I will pass and re-enter the auction with this one, or else, I would open 1!D not 1!s.

[brianshark]

"Pass is your friend".

[glen]

gwnn, on Jan 11 2007, 08:59 AM, said:

2D is natural, 6+, no other 4 carded suit. 2S and 3D are wide-ranging etc.

2♦, since I have no other 4 card suit - just lucky the other suit has 5 cards.

[hotShot]

1♦

[FrancesHinden]

pass.

Second choice 1D.

[neilkaz]

Your system basically compels you to pass, but if I open I slightly prefer 1♠ to 1♦.

At least when you pass, you have ♠ and may not have to back in later at too high a level.

[mikeh]

Pass.

1♠ is HORRIBLE

1♦ is slightly less horrible, but still very misleading to partner.

You can almost always find a call later on, if you pass now. You can never get back out of the mess you may create if you open now.

[Al_U_Card]

For what you may miss, backing in is way easier and better than backing out (and usually less costly).

I might consider opening 2♠ (weak) but then I would take my meds.....

[Walddk]

I am known to be a very aggressive opener, but there comes a day ....

It has come now. Pass!

Reverse the lengths in the two suits and I may consider 1♠. Never a weak two of some sorts.

Roland

[SoTired]

Pass - even tho I hate "backing in" to auctions.
I would never open 8 HCP with a 1 bid. A weak 2 in either suit lies about the trick taking potential of the hand. 3D with an unpassed partner is too disgusting to even mention.

This reminds me of the pilot's rule: "Takeoffs are optional; landings are mandatory."

[P_Marlowe]

Pass, wait and see.

Given the vulnerability, you
always have the chance to enter
later, even if the auction comes
back at the 3 level.

With kind regards
Marlowe

[pclayton]

Wow; an aceless 8 with a potential rebid problem. Me loves to preempt with 2 suiters, but the spades are just too good.

Oh, I can describe this hand EASIER if I back in later? Then I will pass.

If it goes pass - pass - pass, hopefully our teammates aren't writing -420 on their private

[hatchett]

Pass, no defence and a good chance we can describe our hand on the next round.

[cherdano]

gwnn, on Jan 11 2007, 03:59 PM, said:

We play 10-14 openers but opening requires 2 controls (if you really really want to open it 1S notwithstanding, please specify). 2D is natural, 6+, no other 4 carded suit. 2S and 3D are wide-ranging etc.

If I have agreed all that, then I will certainly stay disciplined and will automatically pass here.

(Otherwise, I would still pass.)

[Al_U_Card]

Okay, we are in 1st seat, so 2 opps to preempt and only 1 pard to explain to.....

For me the 1 bid needs way more defense so it is not a consideration. Opening a weak 2 D and missing all 3 and 4 card ♠ suits with p......wtf?

The more I think about it, the more 2♠ has appeal. (so do bananas, which you can slip on or go ......

[whereagles]

Pass and bid 2NT/cue later seems a better description than opening it.