Eventually Michael Bailey and David Manooch ran out of cards and succumbed to Tony Scouller and Ross Cope. Tony Scouller had this to say:-

Much amusement was caused early on with honours claimed on the first five hands – in one instance by the defence!

There was nothing very interesting or particularly competitive nor any slams so that after the three hours elapsed Michael & David were down by three rubbers to one but still had a slim chance on the aggregate and elected their right to play four more boards.

                                       S.AK853                               S. 6
                                       H.KJ                                    H.A53
                                       D.AK653                              D. Q10762
                                       C.7                                      C.A865

Tony opened 1S and N came in with 2C  then 2D – 4C (splinter) -4H – 4NT - 5S (two keys and QD) now Tony strongly believed that he should bid 7D but given the state of the match bid the secure 6D – chicken!

Opponents retired forthwith and the winners bought the drinks in the Long Bar! Great fun and played in the right spirit.