1NT?

I bid 2d which promises absolutely nothing, in my opinion.  I didn't have values for 1nt.    My partner then bid 3c, which to me showed a good club suit and a good hand.  I passed.  Partner was 17 points, 1444, and played in a 4-2 fit going down 200 points.  

 

     Pard              Me

 

When you bid after making a takeout double you'd better be prepared to play the hand in whatever you bid because your bid is not forcing.  

 

 

JoAnne's bidding was 100% correct.  Her partner could have simply raised to 3D showing extra values and a 4+ card fit.  Or if he felt that in love with the hand, cue 2S.  But with 17, if partner DOES have a stopper, and failed to show it at the 1 level, (such as with the actual hand), 3NT won't have much of a chance. 

 bid 2d which promises absolutely nothing, in my opinion.  I didn't have values for 1nt

The response of 1N to a takeout double shows good values in addition to stops in opps suit or suits.  With a minimum hand you always make the cheapest suit bid available usually in a 4 or 5cd suit, but sometimes it has to be in a 3cd suit.