[blml] Trains Fur

[David Burn]

[HvS]

I really cannot agree with the fact that without special agreements 5D would
be natural

[DALB]

That is the definition of "natural" - a natural bid is one not based on a
special agreement. Of course 5D is natural by an unpassed hand. What is
partner supposed to do with x None AKQJ10xxxxx Ax? Pass 4S? Commit to 5H or
6D because he is playing with some blockhead who thinks that 5D shows heart
support? Robson is a fine player and a splendid fellow, but that blasted
book has filled people's heads with ideas so ludicrous that they have done
the game a serious disservice.

David Burn
London, England