Lola just called me to give the news that she was in a car accident. My natural reaction was "are you ok?" She replied with a confident "yes" and we discussed what happened. As she was pulling into the parking lot of a local shopping centre her van decided to disobey and slid right into the parked car to her right. It is extremely icy in our parts right now.
The front left side of the ladies car is messed up. As Lola was leaving the car a detailed note, the lady came out from the shopping area. They exchanged information and away they went.
Lola said she felt helpless. I am sure you can all relate. That lost sense of control when everything around you is happening in slow motion and you know there is no way you can stop the inevitable. Scary really.
So yeah, a good way to ring in the new year is to know you are going to have to pay your deductible and buck up for an unavoidable accident waiting to happen. I am sure there was a dozen of them happening at the same time in all different areas of my part of town.
Be safe out there tonight kids. Plan your ride, don't be a statistic.
This message is brought to you by the drunk guitar hero world tour playing, foosball whacking, dart throwing, midnight singing, champagne slugging Schaubs.
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One last Mookie for Mookie and Hoy... can I win my bet with Instant Tragedy? I don't like my chances... but I do like the fact that it starts at 6pm pacific tonight instead of the usual 7pm. That will allow many more east coasters to get in on the action... hopefully Hoy and Mook show up and make it heads up and guarantee my victory!
Happy New Year everyone.
31.12.08
29.12.08
Help Jeff Out
I don't know this guy. In fact, I've never met Vinnay either.
I felt compelled to pitch in. I can't explain why. I just did.
Check it out and if you feel the same way I did when I read it, then ship what you can.
Good luck Jeff.
I felt compelled to pitch in. I can't explain why. I just did.
Check it out and if you feel the same way I did when I read it, then ship what you can.
Good luck Jeff.
27.12.08
Poker Content - MTT question
I decided to jump into a tiny little $2 tournament yesterday to kill some time while Lola went to a movie (the one with Jennifer Aniston and a dog). I was cruising along not really paying too much attention, playing my usual too tight of a game. After it was all said and done I finished 11th:
Full Tilt Poker Tournament Summary $2 + $0.25 Tournament (73780885) Hold'em No LimitBuy-In: $2 + $0.25
Buy-In Chips: 1500
425 Entries
Total Prize Pool: $850
Still Playing - Roy L Shaft
Still Playing - Jim Mt
Still Playing - scgamac
Still Playing - BennyTheBrik
Still Playing - cyruskash
Still Playing - RedJake777
Still Playing - Glyper
Still Playing - verypo
Still Playing - AceRound
Still Playing - redpoker10
11: Schaubs, $9.78 - what a return on my investment!
So with first place worth over $200 I thought I had a good chance to take this thing down.
Here is where I would like your opinion. What would you do?
Seat 1: BennyTheBrik (119,752)
Seat 2: Schaubs (50,432)
Seat 5: cyruskash (69,511)
Seat 6: RedJake777 (47,788)
Seat 7: redpoker10 (31,938)
Seat 8: Glyper (26,724)
BennyTheBrik antes 400
Schaubs antes 400
cyruskash antes 400
RedJake777 antes 400
redpoker10 antes 400
Glyper antes 400
RedJake777 posts the small blind of 1,500
redpoker10 posts the big blind of 3,000
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***Dealt to Schaubs [Kd Qs]
Glyper folds
BennyTheBrik folds
Schaubs raises to 9,000
cyruskash folds
RedJake777 raises to 47,388, and is all in
redpoker10 folds
Schaubs???
I don't want to be results oriented here and maybe this is the wrong place to be posting a poker question as I usually don't get the feedback I need in this space. I've been going elsewhere for my poker feedback, but I thought I would give it another try and ask all of my valued readers their opinion on what they would do.
I'll post the results either in the comments or in a seperate post next week when everyone has had a chance to catch up on their reading and has recovered from their turkey comatose.
I can't wait for NFL Sunday tomorrow. It's gonna be a good one! Go Chargers, Go Dolphins!
Two posts in one day?? Who is this guy...
Full Tilt Poker Tournament Summary $2 + $0.25 Tournament (73780885) Hold'em No LimitBuy-In: $2 + $0.25
Buy-In Chips: 1500
425 Entries
Total Prize Pool: $850
Still Playing - Roy L Shaft
Still Playing - Jim Mt
Still Playing - scgamac
Still Playing - BennyTheBrik
Still Playing - cyruskash
Still Playing - RedJake777
Still Playing - Glyper
Still Playing - verypo
Still Playing - AceRound
Still Playing - redpoker10
11: Schaubs, $9.78 - what a return on my investment!
So with first place worth over $200 I thought I had a good chance to take this thing down.
Here is where I would like your opinion. What would you do?
Seat 1: BennyTheBrik (119,752)
Seat 2: Schaubs (50,432)
Seat 5: cyruskash (69,511)
Seat 6: RedJake777 (47,788)
Seat 7: redpoker10 (31,938)
Seat 8: Glyper (26,724)
BennyTheBrik antes 400
Schaubs antes 400
cyruskash antes 400
RedJake777 antes 400
redpoker10 antes 400
Glyper antes 400
RedJake777 posts the small blind of 1,500
redpoker10 posts the big blind of 3,000
The button is in seat #5
*** HOLE CARDS ***Dealt to Schaubs [Kd Qs]
Glyper folds
BennyTheBrik folds
Schaubs raises to 9,000
cyruskash folds
RedJake777 raises to 47,388, and is all in
redpoker10 folds
Schaubs???
I don't want to be results oriented here and maybe this is the wrong place to be posting a poker question as I usually don't get the feedback I need in this space. I've been going elsewhere for my poker feedback, but I thought I would give it another try and ask all of my valued readers their opinion on what they would do.
I'll post the results either in the comments or in a seperate post next week when everyone has had a chance to catch up on their reading and has recovered from their turkey comatose.
I can't wait for NFL Sunday tomorrow. It's gonna be a good one! Go Chargers, Go Dolphins!
Two posts in one day?? Who is this guy...
FSL Follow up
Don't do this:
Ensure you give yourself enough time to make your picks... I decided to get my fix with about 7 minutes before the contest started... Well I got side tracked and distracted with a poker tournament that I was playing in and when the clock struck 4pm (eastern games get started) my teams was locked at its curent selections. The results speak for themself. Notice how I only have 5 players of the allowable 9 selected on my team? I had about 180 of the 575 point cap left to use and all of the sudden all player selections were locked and I wasn't able to complete my team.
I'm not saying I would have won, but I am pretty confident I could have come second. I'm down to my last buck on FSL. Looks like my FSL career will be in semi retirement soon...
It would be great if FSL would take it another step and allow you to still take players from games that have not actually started, and won't start for another 3 hours (the west coast games). All they would have to do is lock the players where their games have already started, and allow you to select players that are still available. FSL still has work to do, and they need to start thinking like a true fantasy league if they don't want to fall behind.
Think of it this way, when you are playing in your fantasy football league and there are Thursday games, Sunday morningm, afternoon and evening games, as well as a MNF game or two, you are typically allowed to adjust your roster before game time. As each game starts, those players are locked. However if you want to make a last minute change... that opportunity is still available.
Make sense?
I really hope FSL continues to work on their product and make improvements to stay ahead of the curve.
24.12.08
FantasySportsLive.com vs. Snapdraft on Fanball.com
I wouldn't be doing the fantasy junkies justice if I didn't give my take on the two sites. I wanted to wait until I had a better understanding of Snapdraft before I commented on whether I liked it or not. I haven't really spent a whole lot of time using snapdraft but I feel that based on what I have read from others, and what I have seen with my own two eyes, I now feel comfortable giving my opinion.
First off, let's talk about the little guy who came up with this brilliant idea (I think he has a couple of partners?) When FSL first came online I wasn't able to sign up or register an account - because I am Canadian. One quick email to Blinders and he had my account set up with a few bonus bucks to get me started. I was quite impressed and began my FSL career over a year ago on his site. I'm a small time player and I really don't spend a whole lot of effort or thought into picking my teams. My results speak for themself. Sure I've had 67 wins and sit somewhere in the middle of the leaderboard, but I've never taken it seriously. A few times I have given it my best efforts in hockey and I have been successful. It's all about picking the correct matchups and being proficient at finding those value gems. Picking the winning goalie is a must. In fact, I know that if I put in the effort I could make some good money on that site because frankly - there are a lot of FSL donkey's out there who have money to spew.
Speaking of donkeys... there are even more of them on Snapdraft (no link for you, sorry but I just don't know you that well yet... ever?). I'll admit, I made a deposit of $20 and got the bonus $5 into my account. The first contest I signed up for was a $2, 25 man hockey contest. It didn't even fill up! I was refunded my money and I went on to play in a NFL pool this past Sunday instead. It was a $10 pool. Do these guys really think they can get 25 daily contestants into a hockey pool? Why not start small? I'll tell you why... because they are greedy!
The rake at Snapdraft is brutal, we know this already. The contests are a bit different. For example you don't HAVE to select 3 WR's in NFL. There is a spot for a flex player instead. I elected to take a second QB as I assumed that they would produce the most fantasy points. I was correct, and almost every other team selected a second QB as well. If I had taken Cassels instead of Warner I would have done much better. I didn't cash and the streak continues as I have yet to cash in a fantasy weekly football pool yet this year.
The one thing I do like about snapdraft NFL is the fact that you can select players from multiple days. Specifically, Monday night football. I can't tell you how many times I've had my eye on a player or two when assembling my team at FSL and then realize that they are playing on MNF and I don't have the option to select any of the studs. I will say, it is a bit frustrating.
So I am yet to post a win at snapdraft, and I am having trouble with "table selection" once again. What I hate the most about snapdraft is the lag time. For example if you log on right now, you won't be able to join a match for tonight's games. The cutoff is actually the following day. This makes it hard to select a team because often I am always basing my decisions on how a team did on a back to back night. Or who they are plaing and what information I have heard or read during my breaks at work.
I want the quick fix. If I am signing in, it is to play that day. Not the next. I am joining because I have a gut feeling on a few players based on game day news and notes. I am finding that gem of a goalie that will win my match for me. I can't tell you how many times at FSL I've selected a sleeper goalie that has won me the cash. I usually use a site like goaliepost to seek out my winner.
Overall I have to say that FSL is still the place to be (so go there and sign up! click on that banner down the right side - an unpaid avertisement I might add... the only one of its kind here at UPP!).
The rake and the game selection far exceed the level of competition. Don't get me wrong, there are a few studs (ok more than a few) but if you pick the right matchups you can make some good coin. I usually check out the heads up matches and look for the ones that already have 1 player. That way, you control your matchup and can avoid the sharks and prey on the fantasy donkeys.
GLGLGL.
First off, let's talk about the little guy who came up with this brilliant idea (I think he has a couple of partners?) When FSL first came online I wasn't able to sign up or register an account - because I am Canadian. One quick email to Blinders and he had my account set up with a few bonus bucks to get me started. I was quite impressed and began my FSL career over a year ago on his site. I'm a small time player and I really don't spend a whole lot of effort or thought into picking my teams. My results speak for themself. Sure I've had 67 wins and sit somewhere in the middle of the leaderboard, but I've never taken it seriously. A few times I have given it my best efforts in hockey and I have been successful. It's all about picking the correct matchups and being proficient at finding those value gems. Picking the winning goalie is a must. In fact, I know that if I put in the effort I could make some good money on that site because frankly - there are a lot of FSL donkey's out there who have money to spew.
Speaking of donkeys... there are even more of them on Snapdraft (no link for you, sorry but I just don't know you that well yet... ever?). I'll admit, I made a deposit of $20 and got the bonus $5 into my account. The first contest I signed up for was a $2, 25 man hockey contest. It didn't even fill up! I was refunded my money and I went on to play in a NFL pool this past Sunday instead. It was a $10 pool. Do these guys really think they can get 25 daily contestants into a hockey pool? Why not start small? I'll tell you why... because they are greedy!
The rake at Snapdraft is brutal, we know this already. The contests are a bit different. For example you don't HAVE to select 3 WR's in NFL. There is a spot for a flex player instead. I elected to take a second QB as I assumed that they would produce the most fantasy points. I was correct, and almost every other team selected a second QB as well. If I had taken Cassels instead of Warner I would have done much better. I didn't cash and the streak continues as I have yet to cash in a fantasy weekly football pool yet this year.
Thankfully, I won my keeper league this year. Ship $300, boom. Ironically, our FFL is hosted at Fanball.com and has been for the last three years. Joining Snapdraft was sooooo easy. I basically just made one click and then shipped my buyin via paypal.
As I said, being Canadian does have its disadvantages. If I ever want to send more money to FSL or make a withdrawal (I've only done that once after last years NFL season) then I take the lazy route and send Blinders an email and we ship the $ back and forth through Full Tilt. So in one sense there is a benefit because Blinders is very accomodating in that way, the downside is that I have to then make a withdrawal from Full Tilt if I want the cold hard cash. The rake at FSL is much more reasonable, and the speed of the whole site is improving on a consistent basis.
If you want to read an excellent rake analysis, go here. Very well done.
The one thing I do like about snapdraft NFL is the fact that you can select players from multiple days. Specifically, Monday night football. I can't tell you how many times I've had my eye on a player or two when assembling my team at FSL and then realize that they are playing on MNF and I don't have the option to select any of the studs. I will say, it is a bit frustrating.
So I am yet to post a win at snapdraft, and I am having trouble with "table selection" once again. What I hate the most about snapdraft is the lag time. For example if you log on right now, you won't be able to join a match for tonight's games. The cutoff is actually the following day. This makes it hard to select a team because often I am always basing my decisions on how a team did on a back to back night. Or who they are plaing and what information I have heard or read during my breaks at work.
I want the quick fix. If I am signing in, it is to play that day. Not the next. I am joining because I have a gut feeling on a few players based on game day news and notes. I am finding that gem of a goalie that will win my match for me. I can't tell you how many times at FSL I've selected a sleeper goalie that has won me the cash. I usually use a site like goaliepost to seek out my winner.
Overall I have to say that FSL is still the place to be (so go there and sign up! click on that banner down the right side - an unpaid avertisement I might add... the only one of its kind here at UPP!).
The rake and the game selection far exceed the level of competition. Don't get me wrong, there are a few studs (ok more than a few) but if you pick the right matchups you can make some good coin. I usually check out the heads up matches and look for the ones that already have 1 player. That way, you control your matchup and can avoid the sharks and prey on the fantasy donkeys.
GLGLGL.
19.12.08
Tweet
I caved. I had been avoiding it because I didn't want another distraction. I've got too many already and now with this tweeting business only time will tell what gives first.
Feel free to add me. I have no idea what I am doing yet, but it seems pretty basic.
Is it me or is twitter just the same as writing an update like on facebook?
I think I like it better. Much more annonymous and no high school friends are stalking me... yet.*
Have a good weekend everyone. I hope you are done your shopping. I managed to finish mine last night... in one night!
That's like flopping quads baby!
*(If you are reading this and you went to high school with me, then you are exempt from the above comment)
Feel free to add me. I have no idea what I am doing yet, but it seems pretty basic.
Is it me or is twitter just the same as writing an update like on facebook?
I think I like it better. Much more annonymous and no high school friends are stalking me... yet.*
Have a good weekend everyone. I hope you are done your shopping. I managed to finish mine last night... in one night!
That's like flopping quads baby!
*(If you are reading this and you went to high school with me, then you are exempt from the above comment)
17.12.08
Not a WPBT weekend Recap, and then some
Just like this guy, I too had a weekend. Didn't everyone?
Friday - Company Christmas party. Lots of food, great views, very short speeches, wine, grand prize winning, more wine, and of course, lots of laughs. Lola's number was plucked in a fundraiser draw for needy families. It was the second place prize... then two minutes later her number was plucked again and she won the big grand prize. When I went up to collect (she was shyishly shy) we gave back the second place prize so it could be redrawn. We raised $740 in raffle tickets and gave it away to those less fortunate. We all should do that more often, I feel.
Saturday - Hung over just a tad. Went to work for a few, napped a few and had a few. Then the snow started to fall... only 2-3 inches though. We didn't even consider going for a walk in it as we both knew there would be more to come. Much more tonight I hear.
Sunday - more of that work stuff and then over to an open house/christmas party where I watched football and sweated my FF semi finals in my keeper league. I won. Barely, all thanks to my opponent who is known for his historically bad coaching. It was offical on Monday, and I won by a measly 4 points.
Hard work pays off.
All the while, I was thinking of the great times that all the wonderful bloggers were having. I truly did miss out on a great time from what I've read so far. I look forward to reading many more recaps and am sure I will once again, regret not going. Next time...
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Monday was a riot. I went to the club and played some cards. The hand of the night was one of those "whooooaaaa!!!" moments. Two guys in a blind raised pot totalling about $7-8 ($.50 chips).
The flop comes out 5-5-5.
Wow. Not too often you see that, right? So the first guy bets $5 blind. The other guy calls.
The turn is an 8. The first guy bets another blind $5, the other guy min-raises $5 blind, the first guy calls. They are still playing blind.
The river is an irrelevent card, let's call it a 10. The first guy bets $10 blind, and the other guys calls again.
The first guy flips over Q8o for the turned boat.
The second guy goes "Imagine if this card was the case 5..."
Flips over the first card and it is the last five in the deck. Sick! So crazy. Lots of laughs and donkey name calling by me obv. If either of them looked on the turn, I think they get it all in ($100 each or so), but only because they are both feeble-minded gamblers.
Good times.
Friday - Company Christmas party. Lots of food, great views, very short speeches, wine, grand prize winning, more wine, and of course, lots of laughs. Lola's number was plucked in a fundraiser draw for needy families. It was the second place prize... then two minutes later her number was plucked again and she won the big grand prize. When I went up to collect (she was shyishly shy) we gave back the second place prize so it could be redrawn. We raised $740 in raffle tickets and gave it away to those less fortunate. We all should do that more often, I feel.
Saturday - Hung over just a tad. Went to work for a few, napped a few and had a few. Then the snow started to fall... only 2-3 inches though. We didn't even consider going for a walk in it as we both knew there would be more to come. Much more tonight I hear.
Sunday - more of that work stuff and then over to an open house/christmas party where I watched football and sweated my FF semi finals in my keeper league. I won. Barely, all thanks to my opponent who is known for his historically bad coaching. It was offical on Monday, and I won by a measly 4 points.
Hard work pays off.
All the while, I was thinking of the great times that all the wonderful bloggers were having. I truly did miss out on a great time from what I've read so far. I look forward to reading many more recaps and am sure I will once again, regret not going. Next time...
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Monday was a riot. I went to the club and played some cards. The hand of the night was one of those "whooooaaaa!!!" moments. Two guys in a blind raised pot totalling about $7-8 ($.50 chips).
The flop comes out 5-5-5.
Wow. Not too often you see that, right? So the first guy bets $5 blind. The other guy calls.
The turn is an 8. The first guy bets another blind $5, the other guy min-raises $5 blind, the first guy calls. They are still playing blind.
The river is an irrelevent card, let's call it a 10. The first guy bets $10 blind, and the other guys calls again.
The first guy flips over Q8o for the turned boat.
The second guy goes "Imagine if this card was the case 5..."
Flips over the first card and it is the last five in the deck. Sick! So crazy. Lots of laughs and donkey name calling by me obv. If either of them looked on the turn, I think they get it all in ($100 each or so), but only because they are both feeble-minded gamblers.
Good times.
10.12.08
Instant Reminder...
Instant Tragedy reminded me of a bet we once made back near the beginning of 2008.
The bet was as follows (although the details are a bit fuzzy, I'll go with it):
$10 (I do remember making fun of him for only betting $10, but now I am pretty happy that he convinced me to keep it small!)
I bet that Mookie or Hoyazo would win the Mookie before 2008 was over.
I remember being on BDR when making the bet... sort of.
Instant Tragedy took the bet and so far he is looking like he is going to take this sucker down.
Then for a moment I thought about playing tomorrow and just dumping my chips to Mookie or Hoy... and then realized that $10 would cover my bet payment... so what would be the point. Not smrt sometimes I know. But hey, at least I'm honest.
So yeah, I'll be pulling for Hoy and Mookie over the next month... if I am in the tournament, then I still might have to knock them out if I want to win my own first Mookie... I'll cross that bridge if I ever come to it (very unlikely).
Do you think either of them will show up to play on December 31st? I know I won't be there, but I'll be sending all the good vibes I can!
Cuz IT money is gold baby!
Have fun in Vegas blogheads.
The bet was as follows (although the details are a bit fuzzy, I'll go with it):
$10 (I do remember making fun of him for only betting $10, but now I am pretty happy that he convinced me to keep it small!)
I bet that Mookie or Hoyazo would win the Mookie before 2008 was over.
I remember being on BDR when making the bet... sort of.
Instant Tragedy took the bet and so far he is looking like he is going to take this sucker down.
Then for a moment I thought about playing tomorrow and just dumping my chips to Mookie or Hoy... and then realized that $10 would cover my bet payment... so what would be the point. Not smrt sometimes I know. But hey, at least I'm honest.
So yeah, I'll be pulling for Hoy and Mookie over the next month... if I am in the tournament, then I still might have to knock them out if I want to win my own first Mookie... I'll cross that bridge if I ever come to it (very unlikely).
Do you think either of them will show up to play on December 31st? I know I won't be there, but I'll be sending all the good vibes I can!
Cuz IT money is gold baby!
Have fun in Vegas blogheads.
9.12.08
Blogger sucks sometimes
I just spent a disgusting amount of time trying to figure out some of this code for the banner you see there on the right. Is it worth it? I doubt it. I didn't even end up doing much in the end. Which is just as frustrating as trying to respace and edit relentlessly, and then just giving in and keeping it as a banner instead.
Jordan might be on to something here. I mean am I really going to play in these freerolls? I'll probably give one or two a try and then get bored and donate my chips as I did last year. Either that, or just not show up at all. I mean it's Christmas time, and I'm trying to take a break from poker...
So far... not so good.
Jordan might be on to something here. I mean am I really going to play in these freerolls? I'll probably give one or two a try and then get bored and donate my chips as I did last year. Either that, or just not show up at all. I mean it's Christmas time, and I'm trying to take a break from poker...
So far... not so good.
5.12.08
Time to start saving...
I'm a Porsche 911!
You have a classic style, but you're up-to-date with the latest technology. You're ambitious, competitive, and you love to win. Performance, precision, and prestige - you're one of the elite,and you know it.
Take the Which Sports Car Are You? quiz.
Lola and I would look damn good flying around town in this thing...
Hmmmmm kids or a Porsche, kids or a Porsche??
4.12.08
Momma's make the world go 'round
A quick update.
My mom is doing a heck of a lot better. In fact, she was released from the stinky hospital on Monday night. She didn't call me until the next afternoon, which is no surprise. She needed her rest. I don't think she got more than 2 hours of solid sleep per night. Having 3 other people who are in the same boat as you are can do that to a person...
I knew she was going to get released shortly after I saw her on Sunday. I could see it in her eyes and in her complextion. She even gave me a fist pump like she had just won a coin flip for all her chips... She wanted out badly and I am glad she is now home safely and resting.
Anyway, I appreciate all of the kind comments and emails. Every little bit helps. So thank you, thank you, and thank YOU.
I'm still on a poker break. No Mookie two weeks in a row... sometimes I amaze myself.
I've been looking for some good books to purchase. I'm having trouble finding an online bookstore that takes paypal and won't over charge me (sometimes double - B&N) for a book I could get at Amazon.com for dirt cheap. I figure if I am going to play less, then I should spend some of that time studying more. It can only help, and when I come back I will be refreshed and ready to start 2009 with a bang.
I can't believe Christmas is only 3 weeks away... and Vegas is only 1 week away for all those who are lucky enough to make it happen.
I remember final tabling the Mookie last year the night before I left for Vegas. I got in a bit of trouble from Lola because we were in the process of moving (way behind on packing) and I was sitting there playing the Mookie the night before I was leaving. Jerkstore big time. I also remember how drunk Don was on BDR. Maybe he will make another appearance on air?
GL at the tables everyone.
My mom is doing a heck of a lot better. In fact, she was released from the stinky hospital on Monday night. She didn't call me until the next afternoon, which is no surprise. She needed her rest. I don't think she got more than 2 hours of solid sleep per night. Having 3 other people who are in the same boat as you are can do that to a person...
I knew she was going to get released shortly after I saw her on Sunday. I could see it in her eyes and in her complextion. She even gave me a fist pump like she had just won a coin flip for all her chips... She wanted out badly and I am glad she is now home safely and resting.
Anyway, I appreciate all of the kind comments and emails. Every little bit helps. So thank you, thank you, and thank YOU.
I'm still on a poker break. No Mookie two weeks in a row... sometimes I amaze myself.
I've been looking for some good books to purchase. I'm having trouble finding an online bookstore that takes paypal and won't over charge me (sometimes double - B&N) for a book I could get at Amazon.com for dirt cheap. I figure if I am going to play less, then I should spend some of that time studying more. It can only help, and when I come back I will be refreshed and ready to start 2009 with a bang.
I can't believe Christmas is only 3 weeks away... and Vegas is only 1 week away for all those who are lucky enough to make it happen.
I remember final tabling the Mookie last year the night before I left for Vegas. I got in a bit of trouble from Lola because we were in the process of moving (way behind on packing) and I was sitting there playing the Mookie the night before I was leaving. Jerkstore big time. I also remember how drunk Don was on BDR. Maybe he will make another appearance on air?
GL at the tables everyone.
1.12.08
Unfortunately, It's not gonna happen...
Long story, short - I'm not going to the December gathering. There, I said it.
And it sucks.
About 6 months ago I had this great vision of a blogger golf tournament that would include beers, gambling and of course, a ton of laughs. As each month passed I began to stress about where to play, and if anyone would commit in time to get something confirmed with a few of the bloggers who have shown interest in golf. I originally thought I could get 4-5 groups together, we would play in the morning (most likely Friday) and then let the rest of the day work itself out. I even had Mookie create a banner (he rocks) that myself, Dr. Chako, Miami Don and Bammer were going to pimp. I feel bad that I am leaving Dr. Chako hangin' and that we won't be able to meet. I remember signing that guitar that The Wife and Instant Tragedy arranged and had hoped to meet the man himself. I know there will be other opportunities, and that's just the way it will have to be.
As time progressed it became more and more clear that BamBam and a few others were not going to be heading out to Vegas and I began to question how serious I truly was about going this December. I really really wanted to go, because I knew I would have an even better time this year (almost tough to imagine, really) knowing all the great people that were going, that much better.
There is so much that I wanted to do, so many things that I said I would try. I wanted to be more outgoing and not so shy as I was the first time around. I mean don't get me wrong, that was the real Schaubs, but when you get to know me... or should I say, when I let myself get to know you, it opens up a whole different level of conversation and laughs. It's just the way I am.
I'm not proud of it sometimes, but it's me. I wanted to play in the mixed game at the MGM, something I never did the first time I was there. I just hung out in the background and played 1/2NL for way too long. I wanted to learn Pai Gow, even though I again, sat in the background last time and watched BWOP, F-train and HighonPoker grind out a late night session that first night I was there.
Maybe I was just wandering and reflecting?
I just read BWOP's latest post, which is partially responsible for this post. I felt obligated to make this long overdue announcement. I just wish I could be writing about the game of golf that I was looking forward to playing...
Raging with RecessRampage would have definitely been a highlight. Going for a couple of wicked dinners and slingin' some chips in a mixed game or even just pounding some beers would have been great. Hopefully he'll make a trip out my way in 2009 (anyone else??). Do it.
All these people were very excepting and extremely kind. I really wish I would have gotten more involved in those little activites like craps (why not eh) and some overdrinking at the IP Hooker bar. That is where you can meet a bunch of people you read on a daily basis. Astin, GCox, Kat, Iggy... there are so many other beauties that I can't even list them all.
I wanted to hang out with Dr. Paul, even if just for a bit. He's actually one of the few bloggers that I've met on more than one occasion. Both times in Vegas, of course. Change100, Derek, Al etc all great people to shoot the shit with. I wanted to buy Al a shot and talk about nothing.
Playing in the Venetian tournament is a must if you are there. It's such a good time and the table banter is worth the buyin alone. Make sure you bring some sort of an orignal bounty prize. It doesn't have to be expensive, just something from you.
Sports betting (I'd guess at the IP) is also a must if you are a football fan. Being Canadian, it cracks me up to see all of the bloggers in their NFL gear cheering for their home team. Grinding out those parlays and overhearing the discussions of who to pick in the afternoon games while downing another beer and slice of IP pizza.
It's a shame, really. I didn't think there was any chance that I'd miss out. But it's now a reality. I'll blame part of it on myself, no doubt. I didn't book anything in advance, or commit like so many others did a few months back. Looking at the flights, they just keep getting cheaper and cheaper... except the Canadian dollar keeps taking a beating. Tag on another 15%. Super sweet. So if you are there, just think of me, because I know I will be thinking of all of you. Damn, now I am making myself jealous... sniff*.
Ok so there are other reasons. The most important one being my mother's health. Apparantly she had one of those serious things called a heart attack about a year ago and didn't know it at the time. It happened right after a surgery, and she chalked it up as a chest pain. I guess it's not as obvious for woman as it is for men. Needless to say, this past week has been kinda stressful and has got me thinking.
Thinking a lot.
There is so much to say, yet I'm not sure what the point is. I need to make some changes in my life, I need to get things straight. I need to spend more time with the ones that matter most. This thing with my mom has put some perspective on my life. Her worrying about my health is not something she should be doing. Now that she is sitting in a hospital bed she has a lot of time to think. I know I need to go to the doctor and get my heart checked again and confirm that everything is ok.
Not for me, for her, for Lola, for my sister and the rest.
Poker is on the backburner until further notice. Last night was the last straw. I'm not playing well, and even if I do I am not being rewarded. It happens, it's part of the life session blah blah blah. I need a break and I need one bad. So me not going to Vegas is actually a good thing at this point and that is the way I am going to accept it. I'm playing poker at the worst possible times. After drinking, usually with little focus and very little game plan. Not even close to the correct frame of mind to show any sort of positive results, that's a guarantee.
Instead of just talking about it, it's time do something about it. Starting tonight.
Anyway, I really am feeling shitty about not making it to the Vegas gathering. It was never my intention to pull a no show. I hate no shows. I always thought it would work out. I was wrong.
Or should I just say, things change.
I need to be part of that change, and that is what I am taking care of over the last month of 2008.
So have a blast without me, and be lucky that I'm not gunning for your bounty prize or kicking your ass in RPS side bets.
Cheers!
And it sucks.
About 6 months ago I had this great vision of a blogger golf tournament that would include beers, gambling and of course, a ton of laughs. As each month passed I began to stress about where to play, and if anyone would commit in time to get something confirmed with a few of the bloggers who have shown interest in golf. I originally thought I could get 4-5 groups together, we would play in the morning (most likely Friday) and then let the rest of the day work itself out. I even had Mookie create a banner (he rocks) that myself, Dr. Chako, Miami Don and Bammer were going to pimp. I feel bad that I am leaving Dr. Chako hangin' and that we won't be able to meet. I remember signing that guitar that The Wife and Instant Tragedy arranged and had hoped to meet the man himself. I know there will be other opportunities, and that's just the way it will have to be.
As time progressed it became more and more clear that BamBam and a few others were not going to be heading out to Vegas and I began to question how serious I truly was about going this December. I really really wanted to go, because I knew I would have an even better time this year (almost tough to imagine, really) knowing all the great people that were going, that much better.
There is so much that I wanted to do, so many things that I said I would try. I wanted to be more outgoing and not so shy as I was the first time around. I mean don't get me wrong, that was the real Schaubs, but when you get to know me... or should I say, when I let myself get to know you, it opens up a whole different level of conversation and laughs. It's just the way I am.
I'm not proud of it sometimes, but it's me. I wanted to play in the mixed game at the MGM, something I never did the first time I was there. I just hung out in the background and played 1/2NL for way too long. I wanted to learn Pai Gow, even though I again, sat in the background last time and watched BWOP, F-train and HighonPoker grind out a late night session that first night I was there.
Maybe I was just wandering and reflecting?
I just read BWOP's latest post, which is partially responsible for this post. I felt obligated to make this long overdue announcement. I just wish I could be writing about the game of golf that I was looking forward to playing...
Raging with RecessRampage would have definitely been a highlight. Going for a couple of wicked dinners and slingin' some chips in a mixed game or even just pounding some beers would have been great. Hopefully he'll make a trip out my way in 2009 (anyone else??). Do it.
All these people were very excepting and extremely kind. I really wish I would have gotten more involved in those little activites like craps (why not eh) and some overdrinking at the IP Hooker bar. That is where you can meet a bunch of people you read on a daily basis. Astin, GCox, Kat, Iggy... there are so many other beauties that I can't even list them all.
I wanted to hang out with Dr. Paul, even if just for a bit. He's actually one of the few bloggers that I've met on more than one occasion. Both times in Vegas, of course. Change100, Derek, Al etc all great people to shoot the shit with. I wanted to buy Al a shot and talk about nothing.
Playing in the Venetian tournament is a must if you are there. It's such a good time and the table banter is worth the buyin alone. Make sure you bring some sort of an orignal bounty prize. It doesn't have to be expensive, just something from you.
Sports betting (I'd guess at the IP) is also a must if you are a football fan. Being Canadian, it cracks me up to see all of the bloggers in their NFL gear cheering for their home team. Grinding out those parlays and overhearing the discussions of who to pick in the afternoon games while downing another beer and slice of IP pizza.
It's a shame, really. I didn't think there was any chance that I'd miss out. But it's now a reality. I'll blame part of it on myself, no doubt. I didn't book anything in advance, or commit like so many others did a few months back. Looking at the flights, they just keep getting cheaper and cheaper... except the Canadian dollar keeps taking a beating. Tag on another 15%. Super sweet. So if you are there, just think of me, because I know I will be thinking of all of you. Damn, now I am making myself jealous... sniff*.
Ok so there are other reasons. The most important one being my mother's health. Apparantly she had one of those serious things called a heart attack about a year ago and didn't know it at the time. It happened right after a surgery, and she chalked it up as a chest pain. I guess it's not as obvious for woman as it is for men. Needless to say, this past week has been kinda stressful and has got me thinking.
Thinking a lot.
There is so much to say, yet I'm not sure what the point is. I need to make some changes in my life, I need to get things straight. I need to spend more time with the ones that matter most. This thing with my mom has put some perspective on my life. Her worrying about my health is not something she should be doing. Now that she is sitting in a hospital bed she has a lot of time to think. I know I need to go to the doctor and get my heart checked again and confirm that everything is ok.
Not for me, for her, for Lola, for my sister and the rest.
Poker is on the backburner until further notice. Last night was the last straw. I'm not playing well, and even if I do I am not being rewarded. It happens, it's part of the life session blah blah blah. I need a break and I need one bad. So me not going to Vegas is actually a good thing at this point and that is the way I am going to accept it. I'm playing poker at the worst possible times. After drinking, usually with little focus and very little game plan. Not even close to the correct frame of mind to show any sort of positive results, that's a guarantee.
Instead of just talking about it, it's time do something about it. Starting tonight.
Anyway, I really am feeling shitty about not making it to the Vegas gathering. It was never my intention to pull a no show. I hate no shows. I always thought it would work out. I was wrong.
Or should I just say, things change.
I need to be part of that change, and that is what I am taking care of over the last month of 2008.
So have a blast without me, and be lucky that I'm not gunning for your bounty prize or kicking your ass in RPS side bets.
Cheers!
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