I just checked my stats and I gotta say, for the 10 days off of not posting anything... a lot of you still come here to check on me... and I appreciate it. It's either that or they use this space as a port hole to other blogs. I use to do the same until I found bloglines.
The WSOP has started in case you were wondering. To tell you the truth I haven't had that much of a desire to check on things just yet. I know I know, its relatively early and I think the $40K NL tourney is past day 1. Go Moneymaker Go. Make us proud.
I seriously only check Dr. Pauly and Wicked Chops because its all I have time for and I know I will get quality stuff, especially at Pauly's blogs. I've said this before and I'l say it again - Dr. Pauly lays down the best stuff day in and day out, hands down. If you are reading this and think I should add you to my short list... let me know and I will check it out. Often I am soooo out of the loop as to what is going on in the poker world that I just revert back to old faithful. The Doc, not to be confused with The Doc.
I've played two of the nicest courses in Canada this week. Top notch first class all the way. The first one was at Capilano and the second was yesterday at Shaughnessy. Links in previous posts, go and check them out. My game has been less than stellar. In fact I am yet to shoot under par this year! I am not even close either, but still kickin' it around in the mid 70's. I'll make 3-4 birdies and then have a few really bad holes too where I either three putt or knock it O.B. (out of bounds) or in the water and manage to make the all mighty double bogey. It sucks. I feel like I am close, but I really need to just practice more. Short game is where I will save me some strokes and some cash.
I have a two day tournament starting on Monday. Should be a good one. I've finished second in it before so I really would like to take it down. I think this is the last year before they rip the course apart... time to get it done.
Ok gotta go. Later.
20.5.09
Mental Notes and Predictions
In no particular order:
- Complete your own due diligence before hitting the post button
- Think before you act, don't just act
- The Detroit Red Wings might not lose another another game in the playoffs this year
- It's none of my business what other people think of me
- Supportive people will always be supportive
- LeBron is one sick sick athletic powehouse that will be unstoppable for years to come
- I need to continue playing poker with a purpose
- My mother turns sixty in ten days
- Recess Rampage will have rake back at Full Tilt one day
- Tiger Woods will win one of the last three majors this year, which is easier than saying that he won't
- Try and rewatch every L O S T episode you can before season 7 starts
- There is always room for improvement, so keep practicing... take a lesson maybe?
18.5.09
Good call Crackn'
Deep Stack Finale seems so obvious... and it comes as no surprise that the idea came from one of the better players in this crew of donkey's.
Side note: Is Chad in the TOC yet?
I am too lazy to look it up... not that it matters in the discussion... because I think he is being sincere about his opinion, regardless of whether he is already in or not. If he isn't, then I wish him luck (and to be serious, luck is all he really needs) in getting there because it would be great to see him in the Main Event ala Iggy of 08'.
Side ote #2: I've only met Chad once and don't really consider him a friend in the blogging world... not by choice of course, but that's just how it has worked out over time.
As I sit here on Victoria Day (Stat day woot) and catch up on some blogs and other PVR'd stuff I also (once again) contemplate what I want out of this space. I continue to talk less and less about poker and more about golf and baseball and anything NOT poker. Sure I continue to relay my opinions on the current BBT4 and any other poker news I find write worthy, but honestly I really have no time or desire to really give it the effort I once did.
I often wonder what others think of this blog. I mean let's face it, it lacks content, the links are out dated, it often is just a rehash of what you could find in much more depth elsewhere, it's inaccurate in that I am obviously NOT an "Under Par Poker Player" and I when I think back about... I doubt I ever was. I used the ad money to finance my bankroll - specifically the WPBT aka the BBT... I've just never advanced much further as a player... and I have no one to blame but myself.
I am just confused as to where to go next. As my bankroll sits idle and slowly disinigrates with each bad bank roll management decision I realize that I am only delaying the inevitable. As some of my long time readers would know, I have only ever dropped $50 onto Full Tilt when I started up my account in the summer of 2006. This also coincided with when I bought my first laptop. It made sense to be able to play in front of the TV and sit by Lola while we watched her shows together. I quickly realized that this was bad way to go about getting better and instead of making the changes, I just kept playing that way. Obviously there have been times where I have been minorly successful, but nothing to link up here that is for sure. However, I can specifically remember those instances and the fact that I was focused, sober and had the TV off is no coincidence.
Now, as I sit here, I am not sure what makes sense anymore when it comes to playing poker. I mean players are getting younger, smarter and better faster than ever. It is virtually impossible to keep up and think that you are not giving up an edge that someone else is willing to put in the time for. I don't rack up the points, I don't have a rakeback account. I don't win medals and I don't play in private freerolls. I have accepted the fact that I only play for fun, but the competitive spirit inside of me just won't let me quit. I won't, that is not who I am. I still want to win when I sit down at the table. I want all of the chips, that will never change. What I really need to accept is the fact that I won't get any better if I don't put in the work. Do I get better at golf by playing less? I rest my case.
I did, however, sign up for Truly Free Poker Training today... ironic?... no, just supportive.
I really like the BBT. I like what it represents and I like the fact that anyone can play in it. However, my opinion is that when you are giving away a seat to the Main Event, that the seat should be won with skill. Learned skill. Sure there is luck involved, but some of that can be equalized with a better structure... and that is where I can't agree more with Chad.
Let the cream rise to the top Full Tilt. Make it happen Al... you have a knack for pulling it off so I don't see why it couldn't happen in this instance. The blogs continue to pimp Full Tilt for free and I think those who have earned a TOC seat should be rewarded with a final tournament that will best represent the community. If that happens... good luck to those who donked a seat already because the dead money factor will certainly be increased.
GL seat holders.
Side note: Is Chad in the TOC yet?
I am too lazy to look it up... not that it matters in the discussion... because I think he is being sincere about his opinion, regardless of whether he is already in or not. If he isn't, then I wish him luck (and to be serious, luck is all he really needs) in getting there because it would be great to see him in the Main Event ala Iggy of 08'.
Side ote #2: I've only met Chad once and don't really consider him a friend in the blogging world... not by choice of course, but that's just how it has worked out over time.
As I sit here on Victoria Day (Stat day woot) and catch up on some blogs and other PVR'd stuff I also (once again) contemplate what I want out of this space. I continue to talk less and less about poker and more about golf and baseball and anything NOT poker. Sure I continue to relay my opinions on the current BBT4 and any other poker news I find write worthy, but honestly I really have no time or desire to really give it the effort I once did.
I often wonder what others think of this blog. I mean let's face it, it lacks content, the links are out dated, it often is just a rehash of what you could find in much more depth elsewhere, it's inaccurate in that I am obviously NOT an "Under Par Poker Player" and I when I think back about... I doubt I ever was. I used the ad money to finance my bankroll - specifically the WPBT aka the BBT... I've just never advanced much further as a player... and I have no one to blame but myself.
I am just confused as to where to go next. As my bankroll sits idle and slowly disinigrates with each bad bank roll management decision I realize that I am only delaying the inevitable. As some of my long time readers would know, I have only ever dropped $50 onto Full Tilt when I started up my account in the summer of 2006. This also coincided with when I bought my first laptop. It made sense to be able to play in front of the TV and sit by Lola while we watched her shows together. I quickly realized that this was bad way to go about getting better and instead of making the changes, I just kept playing that way. Obviously there have been times where I have been minorly successful, but nothing to link up here that is for sure. However, I can specifically remember those instances and the fact that I was focused, sober and had the TV off is no coincidence.
Now, as I sit here, I am not sure what makes sense anymore when it comes to playing poker. I mean players are getting younger, smarter and better faster than ever. It is virtually impossible to keep up and think that you are not giving up an edge that someone else is willing to put in the time for. I don't rack up the points, I don't have a rakeback account. I don't win medals and I don't play in private freerolls. I have accepted the fact that I only play for fun, but the competitive spirit inside of me just won't let me quit. I won't, that is not who I am. I still want to win when I sit down at the table. I want all of the chips, that will never change. What I really need to accept is the fact that I won't get any better if I don't put in the work. Do I get better at golf by playing less? I rest my case.
I did, however, sign up for Truly Free Poker Training today... ironic?... no, just supportive.
I really like the BBT. I like what it represents and I like the fact that anyone can play in it. However, my opinion is that when you are giving away a seat to the Main Event, that the seat should be won with skill. Learned skill. Sure there is luck involved, but some of that can be equalized with a better structure... and that is where I can't agree more with Chad.
Let the cream rise to the top Full Tilt. Make it happen Al... you have a knack for pulling it off so I don't see why it couldn't happen in this instance. The blogs continue to pimp Full Tilt for free and I think those who have earned a TOC seat should be rewarded with a final tournament that will best represent the community. If that happens... good luck to those who donked a seat already because the dead money factor will certainly be increased.
GL seat holders.
14.5.09
I laugh at...
...those people who still do not know how to chop a tournament. It is so simple it makes my head spin. You ship all of your chips to the person you want to win... make sense?
...those people who think they are better than others because of their occupation or size of their bank account. Random I know, but I still laugh.
...those people who wear big huge ugly sunglasses. They only wear them to cover their ugly faces. The bigger the glasses, the uglier the person is what I always say.
...those people who still come here for poker content. One day I will make up for it... maybe.
...the fact that I have only played in one BBT4 in May.
...myself, because I still think about blogging more than I actually read them or write in my own. If only there were 30 hours in a day I'd have so much more to contribute.
...the fact that I only have a few hours left before I head to the Okanagan to play golf at Talking Rock and Rivershore on Friday and Saturday. Super pumped!
Have a good weekend poker donks.
...those people who think they are better than others because of their occupation or size of their bank account. Random I know, but I still laugh.
...those people who wear big huge ugly sunglasses. They only wear them to cover their ugly faces. The bigger the glasses, the uglier the person is what I always say.
...those people who still come here for poker content. One day I will make up for it... maybe.
...the fact that I have only played in one BBT4 in May.
...myself, because I still think about blogging more than I actually read them or write in my own. If only there were 30 hours in a day I'd have so much more to contribute.
...the fact that I only have a few hours left before I head to the Okanagan to play golf at Talking Rock and Rivershore on Friday and Saturday. Super pumped!
Have a good weekend poker donks.
11.5.09
Randomness
Henrik Stenson - it was only a matter of time. Tiger brought his D game in the final round.
Manny oh Manny - you are screwed.
The Canucks are on the verge of elimination... could be costly. I still have faith that they will pull it off though. Goooooooooooooooooo!
I have three poker books that I have not even cracked yet. It is annoying, but I am so busy with life stuff that I just don't make the effort or the time to sit down and read. I figure if I am not trying to get better (or care about getting better) at poker then what is the point. Dust.
I have a shit ton of golf scheduled for the next month or so. I'll be playing some of the nicest private courses in my area. It helps that I am now the scratch league captain, so I can just pick myself... LOL but seriously, our team sucks and we will struggle all year to get a few wins. Playing the away courses is awesome though, especially at courses like Capilano and Shaughnessy.
My Brutes are finally starting to gain some ground... Level 5 baby! Many of you will laugh at that because I am still so far away from beating some of you its not funny. I think Spstoner is like level 30 or something ridiculous. He crushes just like he crushes satellites.
Have a good week everyone. I'll be golfing, not playing poker...
Manny oh Manny - you are screwed.
The Canucks are on the verge of elimination... could be costly. I still have faith that they will pull it off though. Goooooooooooooooooo!
I have three poker books that I have not even cracked yet. It is annoying, but I am so busy with life stuff that I just don't make the effort or the time to sit down and read. I figure if I am not trying to get better (or care about getting better) at poker then what is the point. Dust.
I have a shit ton of golf scheduled for the next month or so. I'll be playing some of the nicest private courses in my area. It helps that I am now the scratch league captain, so I can just pick myself... LOL but seriously, our team sucks and we will struggle all year to get a few wins. Playing the away courses is awesome though, especially at courses like Capilano and Shaughnessy.
My Brutes are finally starting to gain some ground... Level 5 baby! Many of you will laugh at that because I am still so far away from beating some of you its not funny. I think Spstoner is like level 30 or something ridiculous. He crushes just like he crushes satellites.
Have a good week everyone. I'll be golfing, not playing poker...
6.5.09
Mookie Frog Day, pass it on...
Who doesn't want to participate in Mookie Frogday?
If it rains, I'll be there....
Random pics lifted from Jamy. He came up with idea from what I can remember... I call it pure genius. Who doesn't want 9 Donkavtars with stalking capabilities all at the same table... make that 8 tables.
Good luck. It's been all A-listers for the past while... can you make it happen?
5.5.09
Rusty Seven's
Rust.
I fourbet 7's (just typing that makes me feel sick) and get called by KK (weird) while I am on the phone with Lola. Mistake.
I get deepish in the GutterballChasers and forget about the points and the money bubble and play recklessly after losing a flip (which was also reckless). Finished 16th lol.
Smart.
Little poker in my future unless it rains the next two days. I'll be watching the Canucks instead.
Might see you at the Mookie. Might.
I fourbet 7's (just typing that makes me feel sick) and get called by KK (weird) while I am on the phone with Lola. Mistake.
I get deepish in the GutterballChasers and forget about the points and the money bubble and play recklessly after losing a flip (which was also reckless). Finished 16th lol.
Smart.
Little poker in my future unless it rains the next two days. I'll be watching the Canucks instead.
Might see you at the Mookie. Might.
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