[han]

I think 3NT was clearly wrong. Partner suggested clubs and we have a great hand for clubs, especially if partner has heart shortness.

[mike777]

MarkDean, on Sep 15 2008, 05:29 PM, said:

Thanks all for your responses.

I passed at the table.  Partner had
xx
Axxx
x
AKTxxx

So slam is very good. 

3H probably would have been a better call over 2C, assuming partner played it for shortness.  We did have the agreement that we do not make weird calls partner will not understand, not sure how that affects anything.

Thank you for a very interesting post with lots of side issues to think about.

tough hand......to bid 6c on.....lots of interesting side issues throughout the bidding. ty.

[skjaeran]

jdonn, on Sep 13 2008, 06:51 PM, said:

What would (should?) 3♥ have meant over 2♣? Not that I would blame someone for not wanting to risk it.

Obvious splinter to me. I'd not consider it a risk at all with a reasonably experienced partner.

[RichMor]

MarkDean, on Sep 15 2008, 05:29 PM, said:

Thanks all for your responses.

I passed at the table.  Partner had
xx
Axxx
x
AKTxxx

So slam is very good. 

3H probably would have been a better call over 2C, assuming partner played it for shortness.  We did have the agreement that we do not make weird calls partner will not understand, not sure how that affects anything.

OK, assume 3♥ shows shortness. Then what does 3♣ mean after responder has bid Diamonds and Spades naturally ?

Maybe the difference could be the quality of Club support. Raise with Qxx or better and show shortness with lesser Clubs.