[DrTodd13]

If CAPP plus Woolsey X is Jassem and modified CAPP is
called HELLO then modified CAPP plus Woolsey X must
be JELLO.

JELLO: (1N) -
X = 5m 4M
2C = diamonds or Mm two suiter
2D = both majors
2H = hearts
2S = spades
2N = both minors

[keylime]

Sandwich NT and JELLO - a yummy bridge treat. Question: what flavor is this JELLO? I'm petitioning for grape or cherry.

[inquiry]

What ever I play against strong notrump, I always end up with a had where I wish I had something else.

I am currently using..
DBL = minor one suiter, or major two suiter
2C = clubs and a higher suit
2D = diamonds and a higher suit
2H = hearts
2S = spades.

I have been looking at:
DBL = any two or three suiter,
2C = clubs
2D = diamonds
2H = hearts
2S = spades.

Seems a little radical, but, over double, you partner bids reasonable 3 card suits up the line until you find a fit, and after 2D overcall for instance, he knows what to lead (diamonds) whereas if you bid, say 2C to show one suiter or double to show one suiter, he may have to guess what you suit is if they bid on.

I also like woolsey, so I will have to look at this jello... my favorite flavor? I don't like jello to eat, so have none...

Ben

[luis]

I like flexo-Wolsey :-)

2c = Majors
2d = 6 card major
2h = hearts and a minor
2s = spades and a minor
dbl = Multi
a) 5m and 4M
One suited in a minor
c) Both minors (can be 5/4)

Continuations after dbl are simple
2c = correct without 5 clubs.
2d = Asking bid (relay bah)
2h = suit, looking for a fit
2s = suit, looking for a fit
2n = Bid your 5+ minor please.

[keylime]

I admit it, I'm plain jane. I use Meckwell (close to Ben's there):

X=minor one suiter OR both majors
2C=clubs and side major
2D=diamonds and side major
2H/S=natural
2NT=minor two suiter
3X=preemptive

[luke warm]

not sure what this one is named, but i like it AND it's fun to play:

dbl = clubs and diamonds OR diamonds only OR pointed OR rounded (that's by far the toughest, it gets easier)
2C = diamonds and hearts OR hearts only
2D = majors OR spades only
2H = spades and clubs OR clubs only
2S = 3 suited with spades
2nt = 3 suited without spades

[DrTodd13]

Ugh! Mini-roman was bad enough but advertising
3-suitedness at 2S and 2N with RHO having a big
hand seems like a recipe for disaster.

Oh...while I have never got anyone to play it with me,
I still want to try inverted psycho-suction.

2C = minors or hearts
2D = reds or spades
2H = majors or clubs
2S = blacks or diamonds
2N = non-touching

Going along with my "why am I doubling 1N for penalties kick,"
maybe X could be used for non-touching.

On a general note, how effect have people found conventions
based on the guessing principle to be? Inverted psycho suction
uses the principle that the hand patterns are so different that
responder can very often guess which hand overcaller has.

[kfgauss]

My current preference is the option between Ben's two suggestions:

X = clubs or 2-suited w/o clubs
2C = clubs + higher
2D/H/S = natural

(after X, advancer bids 2C, then pass or correct to your lowest suit -- it's just DONT but with the immediate and delayed 2D/H/S swapped)

This has the advantage of immediately naming the suit for diamonds, but without being quite as "radical" as Ben's second suggestion (which is, nonetheless, quite interesting).

How about defenses to weak NT? I've never been able to find one of those that suited me.

Andy

[gareth]

My favorites are
x = 5+D & 4M or both M
2C = 5+C 4+other
2D = single suited M
2H/S = 5+H/S 4+m

After x, 2C shows unequal length in majors (or 4+4+), 2D is pass/correct with equal length majors

or if you prefer x is penalty
2C = single suited H or 4H & 5+ other
2D = as above for S
2H/S = 5H/S 4+m

[Cascade]

Quote

If CAPP plus Woolsey X is Jassem and modified CAPP is
called HELLO then modified CAPP plus Woolsey X must
be JELLO.

JELLO: (1N) -
X = 5m 4M
2C = diamonds or Mm two suiter
2D = both majors
2H = hearts
2S = spades
2N = both minors

Please can you tell me what modification is called HELLO?

TIA

Wayne

[DrTodd13]

HELLO

(1N)-
-------
X = equal or better hand
2C = diamonds or Mm two suiter
2D = both majors
2H = hearts
2S = spades
2N = minors

[Cascade]

Quote

HELLO

(1N)-
-------
X = equal or better hand
2C = diamonds or Mm two suiter
2D = both majors
2H = hearts
2S = spades
2N = minors

Thx

I usually play this variation:

X = Strong or 5m4M by passed hand
2C = Majors
2D = Single-suited usually a Major
2H = H + minor
2S = S + minor
2NT = minors

Wayne

[Trpltrbl]

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Sandwich NT and JELLO - a yummy bridge treat. Question: what flavor is this JELLO? I'm petitioning for grape or cherry.

Lemon or Lime because it is sour for the Opps 8)

Mike ;D