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I think I agree with all the posters that 3H would have been a better call than the splinter. When I asked my partner, he said he didn't really feel that strongly about it (and he's the one I really have to try and keep happy).
Having splintered, I decided I had better stick with my decision and passed 4H. I didn't like the diamond lead coming through the ace at trick 1.
True to expectation, there was a diamond lead which went to my LHO's king at trick 1. A club was returned, which partner won - much to my surprise - with the Ace. However, his full hand turned out to be:
Jx
Jxxx
QJx
AKxx
(that doesn't look like an opening bid to me, but it did to him)
Yes, I admit slam has play opposite that, but you don't want to be in it. Those heart pips were definitely piplets.
After a diamond to the king and club taken by the ace, he played a heart to the queen. The play then slowed down rather as while the queen held, the next hand discarded.
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Posted 2007-August-22, 11:48
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Posted 2007-August-23, 01:14
Seem like a slighty over 50% slam to me. If the K of ♦ is onside + without 5-0 or 5-1 break in the majors im ok. If the ♦ k is offside ive still have chances (3-3 spades + h finesse).
anyway partner hand could easily be better so passing was ugly IMO.
I play sound opening bids and i would open his hand without hesitation.
anyway partner hand could easily be better so passing was ugly IMO.
I play sound opening bids and i would open his hand without hesitation.
From Psych "I mean, Gus and I never see eye-to-eye on work stuff.
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."
For instance, he doesn't like being used as a human shield when we're being shot at.
I happen to think it's a very noble way to meet one's maker, especially for a guy like him.
Bottom line is we never let that difference of opinion interfere with anything."