"Before You Go..." by Marti Ronemus

For those of you planning your vacation to that "clothing optional" resort, we want to be sure you are properly prepared. According to Carolyn Hawkins, Public Relations Director for the American Association of Nudist Resorts, there are many etiquette "rules" you need to know, such as: Shoes are encouraged. Carrying a towel to sit on is required. And be prepared to cover the camera on your phone with a "red dot." (Clothing Optional certainly makes packing easier, doesn't it?) There's a lot more to know, but this will get you started.

Meantime, let's work on our bidding. Certainly they'll be playing bridge at the resort, don't you think?

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ K Q 8 4 3
♥
♦ K Q 9 8 7
♣ 4 3 2

Q: 1 - South:

South	West	North	East
-	1♥	p	p
?

A: 2♥: Yes, you can use Michaels Cuebid in the balancing seat, as long as you're sitting on your towel. This hand is perfect for such a bid, and our hand will be very valuable (especially the void in West's suit) when we find our fit.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ 2
♥ A K 10 9 7 6
♦ K 10 5
♣ 5 4 3

Q: 2 - South:

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	2♠
?

A: 3♥: This is a tough one, and if you passed, we can't fault you. BUT!! Look at that shape. Look at that Heart suit. The temptation is overwhelming. If you need justification, cite the vulnerability.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ 3 2
♥ A Q J 9 4
♦ K J 7
♣ 4 3 2

Q: 3 - South:

South	West	North	East
-	1♠	2♦	2♠
?

A: 3♥: What's the worst that can happen? Pard may rebid his Diamonds, and our hand is nice enough to support a 4♦ contract. He'll know we have five Hearts, by the way.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ 3 2
♥ Q J 9 4 2
♦ K J 7 2
♣ 4 3

Q: 4 - South:

South	West	North	East
-	1♠	2♦	2♠
?

A: 3♦: We just don't have enough to name a new suit. Etiquette requires we give the cheapest bid we can. We could pass, but our Diamond support and shape make it worth a little bid. We can muster 10 support pts.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ 4 3 2
♥ Q J 9 4 2
♦ 2
♣ K J 4 3

Q: 5 - South:

South	West	North	East
-	1♠	2♦	2♠
?

A: Pass: We don't have what it takes to name a new suit and can't support Pard. This is like that nightmare where you think it's clothing optional and everyone else is dressed. Run.

And now, gather your towel and shoes and let's play a hand.

Your result so far:

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

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