Them Vibes

Hi all

It seems everything is working fine again, and I have lots of stories to tell. So check back often. Tuesday at Star I played with Martin. I have to start with some apologies, I can count something like fifteen solid tricks during the bidding, but I miscount an Ace. No score for 6NT (back to primary school?).

North
A975
542
AKQ
A64
South
QT8642
863
742
9

We ended up in 4 and I know what’s technically correct. Go for the drop. But it was an opportunity for gallery play and I had good vibes at the table. So I played the Queen from hand and success was mine, East had a bare Jack of . Yay!

Some more vibes.

South
Q93
Q8
AQ7643
A9

I open with a 11-14 NT (though it’s a little too strong for that) and Martin transfers to . Not unhappy. But now Martin jumps to the game, according to our agreements this is mildly slam invitational (other hands go through Texas). Well, I definitely have extras so I cuebid 5 and Martin finishes off with 6.

Full deal:

South Dealer
– Vul
North
AKJT852
K65
9
84
West
7
T7432
T82
KT72
East
64
AJ9
KJ5
QJ653
South
Q93
Q8
AQ7643
A9

I ruff out the for 12 tricks. I was a bit surprised we were not alone on this one, but still happy with the 80something%.