"4th of July--Remember Why" by Marti Ronemus

We hope you took time yesterday to reflect. They day wasn't about hot dogs. We all spent some time giving thanks we get to live in this wonderful (albeit highly dysfunctional) land.

Personally, yesterday was one of my favorite holidays... no gifts to buy or wrap, simple menus and fireworks. Wow. And how about some fireworks now, in our bidding?

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ 5 4 3 2
♥ J 9 4
♦ Q 10 8
♣ A K 8

Q: 1 - South:

South	West	North	East
-	1 No-trump	2♠	p
?

A: 3♠: We are a little surprised when Pard overcalls, especially in Spades. We've got 10 pts, and we know we hold a nine-card trump fit. We're not real sure how strong Pard is, so let's show support by inviting.

We'll be playing this hand in a couple minutes, so we'll get to see how this all works out.

Your result so far:

Open Question

Question 2

Your Hand
♠ A K Q J 5 3
♥ A Q J
♦ A 9 8
♣ 2

Q: 2 - South:

South	West	North	East
2♣	p	2♦	p
2♠	p	3♣**	p
?

**Second negative

A: 4♠: We've got nine tricks in our hand. We need almost nothing from Pard... and that's what he's told us he has. Let's take a chance.

Your result so far:

Open Question

Question 3

Your Hand
♠ K 8
♥ J 3
♦ 6 5 4 3
♣ K 7 4 3 2

Q: 3 - South:

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♠	p
1!N	p	3♥	p
?

A: 3♠: We aren't happy campers but Pard has asked us to pick a suit. He has made a jump shift and is forcing us. He knows we have 6-9 pts, and is insisting we pick one. Make it his problem now.

Your result so far:

Open Question

Question 4

Your Hand
♠ A J 8
♥ A Q 9 8 7
♦ J 5
♣ A 9 6

Q: 4 - South:

South	West	North	East
1♥	2♣	2♦	p
?

A: 3 No-trump: Pard has us covered, and we've got the points. We're not backing down today.

Your result so far:

Open Question

Question 5

Your Hand
♠ Q J 8
♥ K Q J
♦ A K 9 8 7
♣ Q 6

Q: 5 - South:

South	West	North	East
1♦	1♠	Dbl	p
?

A: 2 No-trump: Pard's Takeout Double tells us that he's got Hearts and Clubs. Good news. His hand is still unlimited, so let's complete the picture of our hand by jumping to 2 No-trump, showing 18-19 pts and showing our Spade stopper. Pard will take it from there.

And now to our hand.

Your result so far:

Open Question

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

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