[blml] "normal practice" [was: 3NT or 4S]

[Ed Reppert]

On Apr 17, 2007, at 4:34 AM, Harald Skjæran wrote:

> You misunderstood the position I was referring to Ed.

Ah. Okay, fair enough - although I bet (just guessing) the "correct"  
procedure after three passes is to remove the screen and then pick up  
the bidding cards. It doesn't seem your "normal practice would really  
save all that much time, but what do I know? :-)

> Without screens, I completely agree with you. And here in Norway
> removing the bidding card is illegal at this time. They shall remain
> at the table until the opening lead has been turned face up.

A sensible regulation - which of course means it isn't in place here  
in the ACBL. :-(