[blml] Amended L27C1/27C2 question

[Tony Musgrove]

> >> On Behalf Of Robert Geller
> >> A 1C open promises opening bid strength, but may show only 3 (2) cards
> >> in clubs.   OTH a 2C overcall of 1D should show at least a good 5 card
> >> suit,
> >> but might be less than opening bid strength.  Thus it isn't clear to me
> >> that
> >> when South changes his insufficient 1C (intended as an opener) to 2C
> >> that the 2C call "incorporating the information
> >> contained in the insufficient bid."
> >>
> >> I suppose we'll have to wait for the wisdom of the WBFLC on the
> >> meaning of "incorporate."
> >

Bob's original question gave me some cause for concern as I have had
two cases of 1C (1C) under the new laws.  I have in both cases allowed
a negative double although I have tried to give them the opportunity of
bidding 2C (if it is non-conventional) if they wish. (Very hard to explain at
the table BTW).
  Under the old rulesI used to shoot them if they opened 2 card club suits,
  and allow a change to 2C if they played better minor (or some such).
Now it occurs to me that I myself would have 4 clubs to open 1C, so I
cannot be allowed to change my insufficient bid to double which might
promise only 3 say.  Fortunately I never make insufficient bids, just lots
of bids which are too sufficient.

Cheers (Tony)