Posted 2014-November-22, 08:02
MP, best hand South, Instant, Pro GIB 30
And I didn't psych, not that I am particularly proud of my somewhat sterile opener. Possibly a case for downgrading to a working 14 count.
Defence got off to a great start and then totally changed tack. Spade 9? Is that seriously likely to be a good move? Even without any signalling. Frankly I expect better after trick 5.
Psych (pron. saik): A gross and deliberate misstatement of honour strength and/or suit length. Expressly permitted under Law 73E but forbidden contrary to that law by Acol club tourneys.
Psyche (pron. sahy-kee): The human soul, spirit or mind (derived, personification thereof, beloved of Eros, Greek myth).
Masterminding (pron. m
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ing) tr. v. - Any bid made by bridge player with which partner disagrees.
"Gentlemen, when the barrage lifts." 9th battalion, King's own Yorkshire light infantry,
2000 years earlier: "morituri te salutant"
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