[blml] EBL 2004 appeal number 10 [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

[Tim West-Meads]

> A, There's nothing more to say about my hand, no additional strength 
> or special distribution which i could show using our system

But add to that:  "Partner has already shown a hand with a genuine 
diamond suit and heart shortage and I have declined to bid a black suit 
or support partner and made a non-forcing pass (because a forcing pass 
would certainly have been alerted)." and you end up with

> B, I'd like to play the last bidden contract

Thus in *this* sequence A and B have the same meaning.

While I've played with David on occasion we have never encountered this 
particular sequence however if we did I'd like to think he would 
describe it (in full) as "Not explicitly discussed but over a natural 2H 
it would express a desire to defend (we have discussed the principle of 
handling psychic/SOS redoubles in general) and I expect the same logic 
to apply here."  Playing behind screens with written Q&A I'd settle for 
"business" as a first response.  Neither of us would consider alerting.  
Of course he and Tommy may have discussed more sequences, including this 
one, but one still doesn't expect to alert natural bids with no special 
meaning under EBL rules.

The CTD should have advised the AC that the pass was not alertable - if 
necessary after consultation with the EBL (maybe WBF).

Tim