Ploppie ahead of me hits A9...

[zengrifter]

...and catches a 10, then I hit my 16 and catch 5! I called the pitcritter over to show him the classic! zg

[EasyRhino]

I hope there were high-fives involved.

[ihate17]

When is the proper time to hit A,9?

When you know the card following your hit will be a 5 for the ZenGrifter's 16!

Not sure which blackjack book or website I read that on, but it is the proper play at that time.

ihate17