(P)-P-(3C)-?? 1462
#1
Posted 2012-July-24, 20:55
(P)-P-(3C)-??
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im not 100% sure about the T of clubs.
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."
#2
Posted 2012-July-24, 21:52
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#6
Posted 2012-July-25, 01:20
"It's only when a mosquito lands on your testicles that you realize there is always a way to solve problems without using violence!"
"Well to be perfectly honest, in my humble opinion, of course without offending anyone who thinks differently from my point of view, but also by looking into this matter in a different perspective and without being condemning of one's view's and by trying to make it objectified, and by considering each and every one's valid opinion, I honestly believe that I completely forgot what I was going to say."
#7
Posted 2012-July-25, 03:57
#8
Posted 2012-July-25, 07:46
That's about it for our game chances.
3D scoring better than 3C-X? Doubt it.
I Double. Partner may cringe and scramble, but
this is highly likely our shot for a big score
with no game likely.
Some just to not be UNANIMOUS.
#9
Posted 2012-July-25, 09:24
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#10
Posted 2012-July-25, 21:08
dake50, on 2012-July-25, 07:46, said:
That's about it for our game chances.
3D scoring better than 3C-X? Doubt it.
I Double. Partner may cringe and scramble, but
this is highly likely our shot for a big score
with no game likely.
Some just to not be UNANIMOUS.
When partner bids 3S what will you do? 3C X is for takeout.
#11
Posted 2012-July-26, 21:42
#12
Posted 2012-July-27, 04:45
partner hand was
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A very unlucky layout for 3D. Losing important imps in Philadelphia.
As long as responder is going to bid 4C with all 5/4,4/5 and 5/5 in the majors (wich is the best way to play IMO) I think doubling has a lot going for it.
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."
#13
Posted 2012-July-30, 01:28
MrAce, on 2012-July-25, 01:20, said:
Double isn't as crazy as most people make out. Over spade bids you bid Diamonds showing a flexible hand. It doesn't show a strong one suited hand, that's what a jump to 4D or 5D shows. If partner jumps to 4S then we know we want to play a game - maybe 5D isn't the game we want to play - but it's the one we are getting to.
I wouldn't double (I don't think it's quite strong enough), but I wouldn't be so fast in denouncing it.
#14
Posted 2012-July-30, 20:00
dave_w, on 2012-July-30, 01:28, said:
I wouldn't double (I don't think it's quite strong enough), but I wouldn't be so fast in denouncing it.
X is poor given that the hand is not strong enough to bid Ds after a S response.
#15
Posted 2012-July-31, 00:55
dave_w, on 2012-July-30, 01:28, said:
I wouldn't double (I don't think it's quite strong enough), but I wouldn't be so fast in denouncing it.
Of course double makes more sense if 4♦/3♣ is available to show 1 suited strong hand. But i am not quite sure this is available for everyone due to leaping michaels or similar variations.
But i agree that ruling out the DBL the way i did was overstatement/mistake/or whatever you want to call it.
"It's only when a mosquito lands on your testicles that you realize there is always a way to solve problems without using violence!"
"Well to be perfectly honest, in my humble opinion, of course without offending anyone who thinks differently from my point of view, but also by looking into this matter in a different perspective and without being condemning of one's view's and by trying to make it objectified, and by considering each and every one's valid opinion, I honestly believe that I completely forgot what I was going to say."
#16
Posted 2012-July-31, 01:38
benlessard, on 2012-July-27, 04:45, said:
Losing Imps to whom? If it is IMP Pairs, I doubt you lost IMPs to any pair in contention. In a K.O., if the other player bid something other than 3D you figure to beat that team anyway. Maybe it blew a short swiss match to an inferior team.
#17
Posted 2012-August-01, 02:11
aguahombre, on 2012-July-31, 01:38, said:
It may be that the 3♣ call was not chosen at all tables.