I just got the great news that I'm going to be playing the upcoming Seaside, OR Regional. I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of friends and family there... there should be time for some good bridge too. Anyone who can't make it to Seaside: I'll be at the Eugene club game the day after the tournament. Stop by and say hi there!

Any ideas for a good auction with these hands?

KJxx Ax AKJTxx x
-- Kxxxx x AJTxxxx

The auction began (2S) 3D (3S).

Unfavorable, teams

AQJ xx AQJxx Kxx

Partner deals and opens 1C. RHO bids 4H. You double, LHO passes, and CHO pulls out 5N.

(a) WTF is 5N?
(b) What's your bid?

J9xxxxx Jxx QJ x

pass, pass, 2N, pass, 3N, all pass.

Your lead.

-- Kx Txxxx KTxxxx

(3S) 3N (P) ?

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