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From: MSN NicknameGIPPO99  (Original Message)Sent: 9/8/2002 12:42 PM
Here's an  example of what not having one's head in the game will do!   I was drooling  so  much     seeing down one  I didn't pay attention to the little spots to realize they were gonna block  
 
Deal 10        North
East deals     S K1087
Both vul       H Q53
               D QJ43
               C 107
West                          East
S 93                          S Q642
H 864                         H J97
D 1082                        D 96
C A8432                       C K965
               South
               S AJ5
               H AK102
               D AK75
               C QJ
   West     North      East     South  
 GIPPO99   dearry2    darla2   katia494
                       Pass      2NT    
   Pass      3NT       Pass      Pass   
   Pass   
Contract: 3NT     Opening lead: C3
1    West    C3  C7  CK  CJ 
2    East    C9  CQ  CA  C10
3    West    C8  S7  C6  H2 
4    West    C4  S8  C5  D5 


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From: cadetSent: 9/8/2002 2:33 PM
took me a long time to learn to unblock suits defense and in declarer play,been there done that and sometimes still do !

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From: IanDSent: 9/8/2002 4:40 PM
For the record, partner's correct return was the 5 not the 9. Surely, if you are not paying attention, you could block the suit either way

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From: MSN Nicknamesayciatric444Sent: 3/2/2003 6:37 AM

My partner and I play that a 3 NT response after any intervening overcall of one NT promises sufficient values for game, denies a 4-card Major suit, and also denies  having a stopper in the suit bid by the opponent  ("direct denies"). 

The opening NT bidder can do one of three things: (1) Pass with a stopper in the suit ops bid.  (2) Bid a five card major if he/she has one or (3) explores for a better contract, generally in one of the minor suits.

So with your hand, I will bid four spades showing a five card major suit.


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From: Darla2Sent: 3/2/2003 12:47 PM
I missed this one first time around. Will you kindly explain why the 5 was my proper return, IanD?? Thanks.

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From: JoAnneMSent: 3/3/2003 4:19 AM
you play current count - so with 2 remaining cards you play high (the 9), but if you have 3 or more remaining cards you play what would have been your original 4th club, (the 5).   Please correct me, Ian, if I am wrong.
 
 
 
 

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From: Darla2Sent: 3/4/2003 2:40 AM
Thanks, Joanne.

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