Hi Ian - I do recall the comment, but didn't know that Chris assigned my name to it.
Chris was adaptable, and willing to play almost any convention that I suggested.
The one that I suggested that he hated most was the 2 diamond opener -3 suited 10-13 hcp. However ...
Ian - What is the "infamous Kivel echoes" ? I'm certain that over the years I've made a number of infamous bids, but I can't recall this one. Joe Kivel.