[blml] Decimal HCP ranges.

[Tim West-Meads]

Nigel wrote:
> 
> I am sorry that I misinterpreted your notation Tim.

No problem.  I think what you did was suggest a different method of 
interpreting the notation.
 
> Suppose that I (or another Walrus) partner Tim. Suppose, also, that I 
> insist that Tim rigidly adher to my bidding methods including what I 
> call a 12-14 HCP no-trump.
> 
> Presumably, Tim will rewrite the range as 9.5-16 HCP on his 
> convention card.

The CCs will say "1N =12-14, Tim's partner is a walrus - if you notice 
Tim bidding 1N on 10/11/15 counts please don't *tell* the walrus as his 
sensibilities may be offended".

NB, it's unlikely that any walrus will be prepared to pay me enough to 
make me play with him :)

> I suppose that BLMLers agree that Tim's *9.5-16* is a more accurate 
> statement of the decimal HCP range than the my *12.0-15.0*

I wouldn't use decimal notation for this sort of partner because I don't 
think it would help opponents.  

> I prefer the my Walrus-friendly version of the decimal notation to 
> Tim's version.

Nor do I expect walrii to use a mechanism other than strict HCP for 
their disclosure.

Tim