Bridge Blogging Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/images/fd.gif http://feed.informer.com/ http://app.feed.informer.com/digest3/XY8HWTGCY0.html Respective post owners and feed distributors http://feed.informer.com/ I decide to go back to Jeff Goldblum's site and warm up with a bridge movie http://www.gg.caltech.edu/~jeff/ I find that the first two deals are all about bidding judgment. I do fine but I think that this is an area... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/day-7-of-15-day.html Linda Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/day-7-of-15-day.html? Sat, 06 Sep 2008 08:20 GMT BBO is no stranger to me. I play bridge on BBO and I watch vugraph. I occasionally use BBO as a chat room and for bidding practice with a partner. I have reviewed my past deals and even checked out... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/day-6-better-br.html Linda Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/day-6-better-br.html? Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:28 GMT Colin and I had a bidding problem yesterday and we weren't the only ones. When we played this hand no one had got to the best contract. Linda S void H KQ2 DKJ974 C Q10652 ................................ Colin S J932 H... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/getting-to-slam.html Linda Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/getting-to-slam.html? Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:03 GMT Ray and I played last night and afterwards all the discussion centered on one hand. The result wasn't the problem. With everyone not vulnerable West opened 2H Ray held S A87 H AQ D AJ104 C AJ63 He was too... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/bidding-a-stron.html Linda Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/bidding-a-stron.html? Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:02 GMT Today I decide to go to the best source on the Internet for bridge links and news for my inspiration - Great Bridge Links http://www.greatbridgelinks.com/ There is a list of major international bridge tournaments here, lots of pictures and graphics.... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/starting-at-the.html Linda Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/starting-at-the.html? Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:36 GMT Years ago Ray came and told me excitedly about finding a great news group - rec.games.bridge. It is still alive and well as a google group. http://groups.google.com/group/rec.games.bridge/topics There should be some interesting things here and I amazed to see how... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/day-4---better.html Linda Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/day-4---better.html? Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:51 GMT Colin, Ray and I have some basic rules like a pass is forcing if we have bid a vulnerable game except if one partner has preempted (and his partner hasn't shown extra strength). A number of questionable situations came up... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/forcing-pass-an.html Linda Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/forcing-pass-an.html? Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:11 GMT I really want to learn lots today so I decided to go to Larry Cohen's website. www.larryco.com It contains a lot of interesting looking articles. It has a lot of material for beginners and intermediates too. Larry has done three... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/day-3---interne.html Linda Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/day-3---interne.html? Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:31 GMT Here is an interesting bidding decision from a team match - Cayne versus the Israeli National Team. With North-South vulnerable against not you South hold S J643 H KJ8 D 42 C AK76. At both tables the auction started the... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/two-bridge-deal.html Linda Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/09/two-bridge-deal.html? Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:09 GMT Since this is a long weekend I am going to just enjoy myself over the weekend. I decide that to celebrate I will look at a fun bridge site or two. I goggled my way to www.Pattayabridge.com Pattaya is located... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/08/weekend-off---h.html Linda Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/lindalee/2008/08/weekend-off---h.html? Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:51 GMT Canadian Master Point magazine was born in 1991 and was laid to rest in 1997, with much regret, to make way for Master Point Press and a new focus on book publishing. It was a labour of love -- which... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/raylee/2008/08/three-great-b-1.html Ray Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/raylee/2008/08/three-great-b-1.html? Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:04 GMT Watching the Beijing Summer Olympics on TV has rekindled many nostalgic memories involving my international bridge career spanning nearly four decades. Representing one’s country before a steadily growing league of nations is a unique honor and should be cherished as... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/bobbywolff/2008/08/olympics-as-a-b.html Bobby Wolff http://www.bridgeblogging.com/bobbywolff/2008/08/olympics-as-a-b.html? Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:11 GMT A pretentious title, you may think. 'How does he know I haven't read them?' Well, two them didn't sell very many copies, and the third won't be published until October -- so while I can only be absolutely certain about... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/raylee/2008/08/three-great-bri.html Ray Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/raylee/2008/08/three-great-bri.html? Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:26 GMT (responding to Cam French) My response is intended to shed more light on Cam French's quest, as he has sometimes called it — "To right a wrong" and, while doing it, if possible, to eliminate the deceit, betrayal and perfidy... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/bobbywolff/2008/08/something-else.html Bobby Wolff http://www.bridgeblogging.com/bobbywolff/2008/08/something-else.html? Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:16 GMT The Forbidden Fruit To explore these issues is contentious. I recognize that. My feeling is that time has arrived. Some egos will be bruised. Bridge is a game replete with ego. In the course of this story and I dare... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/camfrench/2008/08/collateral-dama.html Cam French http://www.bridgeblogging.com/camfrench/2008/08/collateral-dama.html? Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:26 GMT Here we are at the Summer Nationals, which is probably going to set another attendance record, and I have to start by confessing that LV isn't one of my favorite places to spend a week. I don't gamble, and the... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/raylee/2008/07/viva-las-vegas.html Ray Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/raylee/2008/07/viva-las-vegas.html? Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:34 GMT Tempted by the Fruit of Another Squeeze Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana The sad truth is the ACBL had no more evidence come June in Atlanta than it did it at Norfolk.... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/camfrench/2008/07/collateral-dama.html Cam French http://www.bridgeblogging.com/camfrench/2008/07/collateral-dama.html? Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:21 GMT Since the dawn of civilization, superstars have dreamt up conventions that help us locate a major-suit fit: Stayman, Michaels Cuebids, and Negative Doubles among many others. With this in mind, what will you bid when partner opens 1♣ and RHO... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/barbaraseagram/2008/07/having-a-fit.html Barbara Seagram http://www.bridgeblogging.com/barbaraseagram/2008/07/having-a-fit.html? Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:24 GMT ♠ AKxxx ♥ AKxxx ♦ Kx ♣ x 19 points including distribution. You still must start by bidding 1♠ as opening bidder. Some think that they would like to bid hearts first and then bid spades later, so that they... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/barbaraseagram/2008/07/common-pitfalls.html Barbara Seagram http://www.bridgeblogging.com/barbaraseagram/2008/07/common-pitfalls.html? Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:40 GMT Just Say No __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This episode happened almost 30 years ago. Can we put it to rest where everyone wins? That may prove difficult, but then again, maybe not. Let’s put it this way; if the ACBL were to seek... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/camfrench/2008/05/collateral-da-1.html Cam French http://www.bridgeblogging.com/camfrench/2008/05/collateral-da-1.html? Fri, 16 May 2008 14:38 GMT Hi, everyone. Master Point Press's next crop of books is due out in June, so I thought I'd take a moment to let you know what's coming down the pipeline. In no particular order, here are the upcoming titles: 1)... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/sarah/2008/05/master-point-pr.html Sarah http://www.bridgeblogging.com/sarah/2008/05/master-point-pr.html? Thu, 15 May 2008 03:22 GMT Since my readers have anticipated the mathematics that were going to be Part 2 of this piece, I'm going to redirect the discussion a little. As Bob and Colin pointed out to me, in Frank's scenario it is actually correct... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/raylee/2008/05/restricted-ch-1.html Ray Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/raylee/2008/05/restricted-ch-1.html? Wed, 14 May 2008 08:18 GMT "We Cannot Assume." We all make assumptions at our own risk. It is easier to be critical than to propose solutions, be they constructive, innovative, delusional or otherwise. I hope to be innovative and otherwise. The preceding chapters served an... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/camfrench/2008/05/collateral-dama.html Cam French http://www.bridgeblogging.com/camfrench/2008/05/collateral-dama.html? Tue, 13 May 2008 12:02 GMT It's funny how topics start cropping up in your life after lying dormant for a while. It's been years since I gave any thought to the Monty Hall Problem, and the bridge application of it, Restricted Choice. But the May... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/raylee/2008/05/restricted-choi.html Ray Lee http://www.bridgeblogging.com/raylee/2008/05/restricted-choi.html? Tue, 06 May 2008 09:32 GMT Author's Note: Some people have asked to see some of the referenced materials. And a couple, unfamiliar with the people of that time, asked for a cast of characters. More to follow. Index of Appendices I) Letter sent by the... http://www.bridgeblogging.com/camfrench/2008/05/appendices.html Cam French http://www.bridgeblogging.com/camfrench/2008/05/appendices.html? Thu, 01 May 2008 12:48 GMT