The team pulled a win against Northern Ireland to put them in third place out of six. Our East Chris claimed he was cooking on Boards 1 and 6. I've just checked the hand records:
East bid and made 4S. "Six-five, come alive."
I'm not in a position to confirm if he was indeed cooking, but it was certainly two good boards, and we are firmly ahead of Northern Ireland and Wales.
However, Isla and Rachel have just returned from a bruising encounter against the EBU, the second England team. It looks like a 20-0 loss. Apparently their opponents were friendly, but intimidating because they were good.
On this hand West got to 7S, which our North doubled.
At the other table ur West hand began well with a 2C opening, then after partner showed Spade support stopped in 5S. Although it's probably possible to devise hands where you can't make 6S, the odds massively favour it so it's worth a bid.
Pre-match Granola
Next we have Ireland - after which we will have played all the teams.
While that match is going on I am going to walk to The Village Bakery which looks quite far away over a hill, but hotels get so stuffy will be good to get out for a bit.
Enjoying the updates. Halfway through and still lots to play for.
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