[cherdano]

kenberg, on Aug 29 2005, 01:16 AM, said:

Another time, in an indy, the bidding began 1S-P-2S and I, holding 4-4-2-3 shape and a 15 count, ventured a double (it was mps). Partner fortunately chose his 4 card heart suit over his 5 card diamond suit and brought in the contract with a little luck and less than stellar defense. I complemented him and said I had my apologies prepared if he had ended up in a 4-2 diamond fit. This all seems like normal conversation to me and I hope no one is offended.

If you double 2♠ for takeout with a 4=4=2=3 hand and 15hcp., you might rather say "sry p" whatever the result

[inquiry]

I ignore WDP and WDO for the most part. Not because I am a cold and heartless guy, but because more often than not, the person typing WDx has no idea what the heck happened.

And it is probably just as well. Because, most often instead of WDP, what happened is the defense went bonkers and the your WDP might be read as "really stupid opponents".

Truth be told, there is way too many WDP's.... just ignore them as partner and opponent and move on to the next one. But, of course, should your partner pull off a winkle or make a delicate guess based upon the correct knowledge, by all means, join the fray and type WDP.. but only when you really mean it.

[kenberg]

cherdano, on Aug 29 2005, 01:03 PM, said:

kenberg, on Aug 29 2005, 01:16 AM, said:

Another time, in an indy, the bidding began 1S-P-2S and I, holding 4-4-2-3 shape and a 15 count, ventured a double (it was mps). Partner fortunately chose his 4 card heart suit over his 5 card diamond suit  and brought in the contract with a little luck and less than stellar defense. I complemented him and said I had my apologies prepared if he had ended up in a 4-2 diamond fit. This all seems like normal conversation to me and I hope no one is offended.

If you double 2♠ for takeout with a 4=4=2=3 hand and 15hcp., you might rather say "sry p" whatever the result

Probably so, but it was mps and pard came through. If we assume partner has only 1 spade (after 1S-2S and my 4 card holding) and if we assume partner will always choose hearts if he is 1-4-4-4 then it follows that if partner bids a minor he has 5. My diamonds were Ax. It might work out.

In fact, one of my main motivations in commenting at all was to let partner know I regarded my action as a bit (?) off key. I like the guy and would not want him to think of me as totally nuts.

You may be right, I may be crazy--- Billy Joel

[pigpenz]

matelda, on Aug 28 2005, 12:48 PM, said:

Hi there,
what do you think about some players who say " wdp" after a big opps mistake?

hehehe, sometimes they say that even though their partner misplayed the hand, so i dont make too much of it I usually chime in there right away with nicely defended partner (NDP).