[blml] Trains Fur

[Alain Gottcheiner]

David Burn a écrit :
> [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.
>   
Except, of course, that with said hand you can bid 6D, hoping to make 
that contract, but that's another story.

Anyway, nobody ever said that you must get an adverse ruling because the 
TD doesn't like your system. BTA that's sometimes the reason why he 
doesn't enquire as finely as he should.