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 Responders "Underwear Alert" by Marti Ronemus

Monday we warned you about the dangers of punching a shark in the nose. Today we need to alert you to yet more dangerous water-related animal behavior.

The Angus region of Scotland is a very popular place for skinny-dipping. Swimmers though have recently been shocked to find their undies gone from the waterside when they emerged. Where could it have gone?

The mystery was solved when gamekeeper Dave Clement climbed a tree to band a nest-full of Red Kite chicks. He found the baby birds all snuggled up in a bed made of soft, silky undies, including a pair of Armani panties, showing that the bird parents want only the best for their kids.

Yet another reason we advise you to stay out of the water. You're welcome.

And now, hopefully fully dressed, let's tackle some bidding questions.

Question 1

  Your Hand
 6 4 2
 A 10 9 8
 Q J 5 4
 A 5
 
Q: 1 - South:
SouthWestNorthEast
--1p
?


 Your choice:
A: 1: We bid our four-card suits up the line whenever we can. We may well end up in No-trump, and it's good for Pard to know there's Diamond protection. There's no chance we'll miss our Heart fit, should their be one. Pard will bid 'em if he's got 'em. If there's an intervening bid, Pard can negative double.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 2

  Your Hand
 6 4 2
 A 10 9 8
 Q J 5 4
 7 5
 
Q: 2 - South:
SouthWestNorthEast
--1p
?


 Your choice:
A: 1: This time, with only 7 HCP, we're going to by-pass our Diamonds and get right to Hearts. We may only be able to bid this one time, so we better get right to the Hearts. Unlike last hand, we need to show our major and await further developments.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 3

  Your Hand
 A K Q J
 5 4 3 2
 Q J 5
 7 5
 
Q: 3 - South:
SouthWestNorthEast
--1p
?


 Your choice:
A: 1: The temptation is to bypass the wretched Hearts, and go right to those Armani Spades. We want only the best for our Pard. BUT!! We Do the Right Thing and bid up the line.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 4

  Your Hand
 A K Q
 5 4 3 2
 Q J 5
 9 7 5
 
Q: 4 - South:
SouthWestNorthEast
--1p
?


 Your choice:
A: 1: I know, I know. Do it anyway. We'll show our strength and (lack of) shape on our next bid. This is forcing and unlimited. Pard will bid again.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 5

  Your Hand
 A K Q
 5 4 3
 8 7 5
 9 7 5 2
 
Q: 5 - South:
SouthWestNorthEast
--1p
?


 Your choice:
A: 1 No-trump: Perfect. Shows our point count and shape. We do have three quick tricks. We've limited our hand, and now it's up to Pard.

Ready for a hand?

Your result so far:
Open Question

Play this Hand

Now that you've bid five hands, let's see how your play goes.

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