Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - July 19, 2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba B5 Winnipeg free press diversions monday july 19, 2004 Gorebridge / Omar Sharif and Tannah Hirsch North South vulnerable. North deals. North. K 10 8 5 4 3. 6 5 4. J. A q 2 West East. J 7. Q 6 2. A j 10 9. Q. 8 7 5. K q 10 9 6. K 7 6 5. J 9 8 4 South. A 9. K 8 7 3 2. A 4 3 2. 10 3 the bidding North East South West 1. Pass 2. Pass 3. Pass 4. Pass pass pass opening Lead five of. One of the prettiest examples of card Reading is from the australian teams championship. Sitting South was player writer Tim Bourke. Most norths would select a weak two bid in Spades As their opening but North was known to be an aggressive bidder. Note North a heart raise on the second round with three Low cards rather than rebid the Moth eaten six card Spades. It was important to set the known eight card fit rather than Possi Bly sending the bidding off on a Tan gent. West led a Low club and Dummy a Queen was inserted winning the trick. Dummy was Short of entries to set up and run the Spades and there was a danger of a 4-1 Trump split in which Case South might be Defeated in the Trump suit alone. Declarer decided to postpone attacking hearts. Instead he led a Diamond to the Ace and ruffed a Diamond returned to the Ace of Spades and ruffed another Diamond. The King of Spades and Ace of clubs were cashed and a club was ruffed Low in the closed hand. Now Declarer led another Diamond West ruffing with the nine and South discarding a Spade from Dummy to bring about this position. 6. ?. ?. ?. Q. A j 10. Q. ?. K. K. J. ?. K 8 7 3. ?. ? West led the King of clubs and had Declarer won this trick in hand he would have had to Lead away from the King of hearts and the defenders would have scored the last three tricks ? Down one. Instead Declarer ruffed with the tables six and under ruffed in hand. Next a Spade was ruffed and West had to Over Ruff. With Only the Ace Jack of hearts remaining West had to present South with the King of Trumps As the fulfilling trick. Answers to quiz q 1 As South vulnerable you hold. K q 10 6 5. 6 2. K q 9 8 4. 6 the bidding has proceeded North East South West 1. Pass 2. 3. 3. Pass 4. Pass 5. Pass ? what do you bid now a partners raise Over game asks a specific question if you have control of the enemy suit bid slam. Despite Only 10 High card Points you have a Superb hand for partner and second round club control. Trust him and bid six Spades. Q 2 both vulnerable As South you hold. A k 4. A q 7 6 4 2. 8. 7 6 2 the bidding has proceeded South West North East 1. 1. 2. Pass ? what action do you take a these Days partners Cue bid of the Over caller a suit shows a limit raise or better in your suit. Your hand is certainly Good enough to accept the invitation but not Good enough to aspire to higher things. Tell partner this by bidding four hearts. Q 3 both vulnerable As South you hold. A k 8 7 3. A j 10 6. A 7. 9 4 the bidding has proceeded South West North East 1. Pass 2. Pass 2. Pass 4. Pass ? what action do you take a you should be Able to make slam if partner has a club control. However Blackwood might not uncover the information you need. Cue bid five diamonds and see How partner reacts. If he bids five hearts respect his Deci Sion and pass. Q 4 As South vulnerable you hold. 7. K q 10 5. J 8 7 4 3. 9 8 7 the bidding has proceeded North East South West 2. Pass 2. Pass 2. Pass 2nt pass 3. Pass ? artificial game Force waiting bid what do you bid now a your hand has slam possibilities but you have nothing to Cue bid. The answer is to jump to five hearts. The bid Over game shows Good hearts and at the same time denies the ability to make a Cue bid. Q 5 both vulnerable As South you hold. A q 10 9. K j 6. 10 5 4. A j 10 the bidding has proceeded North East South West 1. Pass 1. Pass 2nt pass ? what do you bid now a whether your no Trump Range is 15-17 or 16-18, your hand is Good enough for a Small slam but not for All the tricks. Do not Force partner to bid what you should. Jump to six no Trump. Q 6 As South vulnerable you hold. A 9 8 5 2. Q 10 6 5 2. K 6. 5 the bidding has proceeded North East South West 1. Pass 1. Pass 2nt pass ? what do you bid now a if partner has two aces you should have a heart Small slam and with three aces a grand slam should be considered. If you use the Gerber convention to ask for aces by All Means jump to four clubs. If not bid three hearts and then use Blackwood to Check for aces. Should North show three aces bid five no Trump. This not Only asks for Kings but guarantees Possession of All the first round controls and expresses interest in seven. ? Tribune Media services ? 2004 King features Syndicate Tell her about her breath or live with it dear Rhona the girl i have been seeing has a minor Case of halitosis. I like her a lot but when things Start to get a Little intense i have to plug my nose. Do you have any suggestions other than just saying your breath is Stinky ? Andrew in Vancouver dear Andy Bear repellent breath is understandably not a major turn on for most lovers. Since the owner of the less than peachy scent is often oblivious to its existence this leaves you with the unpleasant alternative of either announcing the offence or disregarding it. We All like to believe we Are resilient enough to withstand some honest assessment in this area but when it comes to body odour critiques most of us would probably rather hear a lie than the Blunt truth. You might try the Subtle approach where you wait for a mouthwash and and then raise the subject. Or Tell her the major cause of bad breath is not brushing your Tongue. If you Are at the Point in your relation ship where you can be a bit More forthright try i a not sure what you ate today but your usually fresh breath has deserted this leaves her an Opportunity for adjustment without major loss of face. Dear Rhona my Girlfriend and i have been together for three years and we have an 18-month-old daughter. Everything in our life is great parenting careers friends Nice House Etc except our own relationship As a couple. Our communication needs improving and so does our sex life which always seems like a chore for her. I be tried Candy Bubble Baths with candles even begging but it seems shed always rather spend her time alone in bed Reading instead of doing anything with me. What can i do ? frustrated father dear frustrated if you be tried bubbles goodies and grovelling without Success you Are in need of some new suggestions. First id bet the bedtime Reading activity is her personal horizontal payoff for the chasing diapering and general baby Boot Camp duties she has going on during the rest of the Day. If so your first investment should be a reliable Babysitter or Swap some kid minding with a Friend. Everyone needs some unencumbered time whether its for Solo activities friends or couples stuff. To Many new mothers the life partner looks suspiciously like just another chore to be attended to at the end of the Day. Women also need to realize that their Guy does to want to be the last in line All the time. Since she is a avid Reader try offering her a Book on healthy relationships. Then Book a night out together in a kid free zone. Dear Rhona i have a Tough question for you. What do you do when you fall in love with a woman and she likes you but not romantically or if she a already in a relationship with another Guy i a afraid that if i Don to try to do something soon there will be wedding plans for the two of them. I know you Are going to say forget about her and there Are lots of girls out there but i Don to want any other girl. I want her. ? desperate dude dear dude no you Don to want her ? you want the idea of her. The Guy she a with probably does to have the Boe ing 747-sized flights of fantasy that you do about her qualities. That a Why they Are so Happy together and not in need of your solution that she drop him and Fly away with you. Many Guys get stuck on an unattainable partner. This effectively allows you to moan and mourn while you avoid dating real females ? ones who sweat burp and Wake up Messy. If you must you can keep this woman As your fantasy poster girl the one you Admire from a distance while acquiring an authentic life of your own. Just be sure you do not Tell her How you feel and do not Lurk about the grounds on her wedding Day. Rhona welcomes questions and comments. Visit or write to Box 146, 1857 w. 4th ave., Vancouver . V6j 1m4. ;