We both know that 59 is a dangerous bid first up but is usually successful (as it was in this game). Bernice's point is that she would not have bid (or left her bid at) 59 on the second round except that BK was down when she tried to get on. There were a few others who also did not bid, I expect for the same reason.
I think, especially for ponds, there should be a mechanism to either discount or ignore results of ponds which are effected by BK going down. When game time is suspended (or BK goes down) then pond time should also be suspended.
Even my bank is not as heartless as your comments Vikings!