[masse24]

This:

 PhilG007, on 2015-April-24, 23:37, said:

Only 1 sensible response comes to mind on this hand.. 5NT The Grand Slam Force asking partner to bid
the Small Slam holding one of the top three spade honors or bid the Grand Slam if holding two.....

and this:

 PhilG007, on 2015-April-25, 01:55, said:

Partner CANNOT pass. That's why it's called the Grand Slam FORCE
And it's inane to think that a 1♠ opening wouldn't contain
at least the A or Q♠

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I look forward to more responses like this.

[mike777]

Please forgive me for any breaking this thread. I take full error

1) if you open light balanced junk no problem
5h is the clear best bid
2) otoh if you open non mini bal hands I try for slam and grand slam.
3) opening light balanced hand is common, I agree.
4) I was taught ehaa for first system in 71
5) perhaps AS many comment I test out roth as opposite now
6) as Kimmel, Alan and Chip and many here on forums suggest Al roth may not be winning bridge in 2015
7) I take sole and full blame for having fun with it/ to test it out here on the forums.
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AS MANY MANY on the forums have taught us...double or cuebid is often very often our best option when faced with a tough bid. They teach us well.

Wank on thread one or thread two presents
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MANY POSTERS show argument for 5h

I should have

[Jinksy]

 aguahombre, on 2015-April-26, 13:24, said:

Welcome to the forums. You will get used to the attempts at humor, irony, or sarcasm. We don't always use those emoticons.

See? Aguahombre's easing you in with more of them

[aguahombre]

 Jinksy, on 2015-April-27, 15:01, said:

See? Aguahombre's easing you in with more of them

And, for the record, I am sure those who abbreviate my handle down to AH intend it in the nicest way.