yes i miscounted my points i thought I had 22 but only had 21 - but I could've had the J of diamonds and anyway it's not the point.
Surely if i had a spade control i would just bid the slam by myself here lol, if GIB is not going to bother reading anything in to my non cue, maybe it should just punt slam to start with and then at least it doesnt totally mark a spade lead for the opps!