I'd never seen the words "dummy gladhands" until today. Anyone else? (I'm betting Asa knows.)

Nor I

However, here's one of 64 Ghits:

[PDF] PRF-PT-00024A 1 4. Verification. 4.1. Methods of Verification. The ...File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
spring loaded dust covers or dummy gladhands equipped with retention devices ...
www.peostri.army.mil/PM-CATT/Graphics/CCTT/FILES/section_4.pdf

quote:

Originally posted by saranita:
I'd never seen the words "dummy gladhands" until today. Anyone else? (I'm betting Asa knows.)

Asa knows "dumb thumbs," (failing to properly control a radio-controlled model airplane) but your expression is a new one to me! Sounds to me like an inept groper.

It sounds like mutual congratulation between bridge partners.