I really liked the hands and I am confident that this enthusiasm was widely shared.
Our bidding on board 1 did not go the same as the suggested bidding but hey, I got to use the Grand Slam Force: 1
- 2
- 2
- 3
- 3
- 4
- 4
- 4
- Now What? Then it hit me, 5 NT - 7
. Not everyday that it comes up and it took a while for me to bring it to mind. I cannot say that of course I had planned that from the beginning. I guess 4NT would gave worked as well, we were playing 1430 so partner would bid 5
and then I ask for the Q with, I guess, 5
. But 5NT was easier, and it was fun.