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29.11.10
9.11.10
I played Poker
I had a free pass from Lola to go out. I had received an invite to trophy night (2010 Match Play Champion) and since it was the last one I'd be attending for many years to follow, I figured I should make an appearance. Lola arranged to have her sister come over and look after the kids so I was a free man for the entire evening and into the next morning if I needed it.
The trophy night was uneventful, the best part being the Canucks game we watched after it was over. The beat Red Wings 6-4 and are on a 6 game winning streak. I did get to see a lot of members and friends and they congratulated me on the birth of our twin girls. That was probbly the best part, not the Canucks obviously. Getting to tell stories about my kids and having people interested in how it all went, along with the comments about them being in the paper was quite surreal. I had no idea people cared so much, until I quit the club. Weird.
The evening started with a few beers followed by some wine with dinner. Dinner was a three course served style of a meal which is much different than the previous years where it was a buffet. I didn't mind though because I never seem to go up for a second plate anyway. The plate of prime rib and mash was more than enough followed by a chocolate tart.
The red wine was flowing and before we knew it the scratch league team (who took down every major trophy in the club) decided to take our scene to the River Rock and gamble. I broke my own rule and blew $80 on some mindless craps where we continuously loaded one side of the black/red saga and got burned multiple times. I keep forgetting what a waste of money table games are... probably because I only play them in a drunken state where money doesn't seem to matter much.
By the time it was midnight Penski and I headed to the poker room and I went to the cage to get my $300 in chips only to be told when I sat down that it was a $200 max buyin. Thanks cage!There was a young asian girl sitting on about $900 and I started to salivate. I was too drunk though, breaking rule #2 when I want to actually want to try and play properly. The table quickly tighten up as my image became known and my raises were respected. I only took down a couple of nice pots and lost a big one when I limped (smack myself in the face) UTG+2 with Aces after UTG limped before me. It folded around and I over played my aces to flopped trips. Net loss was about $200 on the night (including table games) and I got home by 4am.
The trophy night was uneventful, the best part being the Canucks game we watched after it was over. The beat Red Wings 6-4 and are on a 6 game winning streak. I did get to see a lot of members and friends and they congratulated me on the birth of our twin girls. That was probbly the best part, not the Canucks obviously. Getting to tell stories about my kids and having people interested in how it all went, along with the comments about them being in the paper was quite surreal. I had no idea people cared so much, until I quit the club. Weird.
The evening started with a few beers followed by some wine with dinner. Dinner was a three course served style of a meal which is much different than the previous years where it was a buffet. I didn't mind though because I never seem to go up for a second plate anyway. The plate of prime rib and mash was more than enough followed by a chocolate tart.
The red wine was flowing and before we knew it the scratch league team (who took down every major trophy in the club) decided to take our scene to the River Rock and gamble. I broke my own rule and blew $80 on some mindless craps where we continuously loaded one side of the black/red saga and got burned multiple times. I keep forgetting what a waste of money table games are... probably because I only play them in a drunken state where money doesn't seem to matter much.
By the time it was midnight Penski and I headed to the poker room and I went to the cage to get my $300 in chips only to be told when I sat down that it was a $200 max buyin. Thanks cage!There was a young asian girl sitting on about $900 and I started to salivate. I was too drunk though, breaking rule #2 when I want to actually want to try and play properly. The table quickly tighten up as my image became known and my raises were respected. I only took down a couple of nice pots and lost a big one when I limped (smack myself in the face) UTG+2 with Aces after UTG limped before me. It folded around and I over played my aces to flopped trips. Net loss was about $200 on the night (including table games) and I got home by 4am.
22.10.10
Lurker Day
Nothing here to lurk at these days. I'll post the odd update here instead. If there is anything poker worthy I'll be sure not to bother. I mean really, writing about poker is so 2008 and people just can't stand to spend much time reading about hand histories, bad beats or even tournament victories anymore. I've never provided much in the way of strategy, which would explain the lack of traffic over the years. I never started this space to educate the masses anyway. Who am I to teach people about poker anyway? Just go read books and practice. Continous improvement is a must or you will fall behind the curve very quickly. I really don't think I ever even approached it.
I did play my first round of golf last weekend. I had a two month break and it was the first time I picked up the sticks since leaving the club back in August. We played the tips and I held my own. I had one deuce and shot 3 over 74. I'll take it.
Obviously I won't be attending the WPBT December gathering this year. 2007 and 2009 were my years. If you have a chance to go I highly suggest that you do. If only to see the new and improved Waffles physique. That would be worth it right there.
Happy Lurking.15.10.10
The second and final sighting of Mark Meloche
It happened in the first half of episode 19. They picked up the action after the flop and Mark was drawing to three outs. The look on his face says it all. He was eliminated in 76th place and wasn't too happy when I got a text from our other friend saying "he's out - Q9 vs A9". I cam just imagine what he was thinking after flopping trips and hoping to get a timely double up. Alas, it was not to be and Mark hit the rail hard. GG buddy. Back to the daily grind & better luck next year.
20.9.10
The first sighting of Marke Meloche on WSOP ME ep. 12
As I have mentioned here before (no links sorry), my buddy Mark made a deep run in the 2010 Main Event. I've exchanged texts with him a few times this past week (I'm not a member at the club anymore) to figure out exactly when he would be spotted for the first time on TV.
So if you still have episode 12 on your PVR then skip ahead to the last 10 minutes when The Grinder doubles up with his pocket 10's. Mark (also has the initials MM) is sitting two to the right of the Grinder (MM) and is wearing an all white pokerstars hat and a logo'd up white shirt as well.
Check it out if you have a moment.
So if you still have episode 12 on your PVR then skip ahead to the last 10 minutes when The Grinder doubles up with his pocket 10's. Mark (also has the initials MM) is sitting two to the right of the Grinder (MM) and is wearing an all white pokerstars hat and a logo'd up white shirt as well.
Check it out if you have a moment.
16.9.10
The H
Ok, going to the H tomorrow. They will be inducing.
The plan is, there is no plan.
See you soon little ones.
<3 <3
The plan is, there is no plan.
See you soon little ones.
<3 <3
15.9.10
Post 100
Just noticed and felt like saying hello on my 34th.
This weekend will be a whirlwind adventure that I will never forget!
This weekend will be a whirlwind adventure that I will never forget!
3.9.10
Another Dream
Same sort of thing.
This time I was parking right near the beginning of a bridge. I got out, put the club on, paid my meter and THEN noticed that I was too far past the designated parking spot. So back in the car, reverse, put on the club (I don't even own a club), get out and THEN notice that there was no parking allowed because of the event that was taking place (which is why I was parking in the first place, I assume). So back in the car and continue to look for parking, rinse repeat. This went on for hours, or so it felt. I finally woke up and realized it was all a dream. Relief.
It was the same feeling though, never being able to complete my goal. Always running late, always in a panic to get somewhere. Confused.
Have a good weekend peeps. This could be my last weekend to sleep in for oh say 10-12 years... I have no idea. Any day now...
This time I was parking right near the beginning of a bridge. I got out, put the club on, paid my meter and THEN noticed that I was too far past the designated parking spot. So back in the car, reverse, put on the club (I don't even own a club), get out and THEN notice that there was no parking allowed because of the event that was taking place (which is why I was parking in the first place, I assume). So back in the car and continue to look for parking, rinse repeat. This went on for hours, or so it felt. I finally woke up and realized it was all a dream. Relief.
It was the same feeling though, never being able to complete my goal. Always running late, always in a panic to get somewhere. Confused.
Have a good weekend peeps. This could be my last weekend to sleep in for oh say 10-12 years... I have no idea. Any day now...
1.9.10
I has a dream
I keep having this one "recurring theme" of a dream and I can't get it to stop. It seems that almost once a week I have this same type of dream and when I wake up it is always the same feeling: relief.
It always starts out with a goal. Such as: tee off the 1st hole or make dinner or get something for someone at a specific time.
It usual goes through multiple challenges where I can never seem to get to the intended goal. There are always these annoying road blocks and I always seem to be running late. I have this fear of being missing my tee time or not meeting the deadline and all these things keep getting in the way of me actually teeing off.
I can't find a golf ball.
I can't find a tee.
I need to go buy a glove.
It's raining and I forgot my umbrella.
Over and over, different things slow me down from reaching the goal of actually teeing off.
Last night it was Vegas. I was an employee at a restaurant (I think it was the one with the golden arches) and I had to take this man's order by hand, write him a receipt (instead of using the system) and also prepare the meal myself.
My friends and family were littered througout the dream. People from all parts of my life.
The odrer was vivid, but I just couldn't get it do the guy. I had to make him a vodka drink, but there was no vodka to be found. I had to make him three different burgers, but there was no mayo. Just little setbacks that continuously made me later and later which added more stress and basically turned my dream - into a nightmare.
When I finally got my shit together I ran into someone I hadn't seen in a long time who was fighting over a poker hand. I spilled the food and had to start over.
This continued until I finally woke up and realized it was all a dream. Again.
I also slept on my arm funny, and it still hurts.
It always starts out with a goal. Such as: tee off the 1st hole or make dinner or get something for someone at a specific time.
It usual goes through multiple challenges where I can never seem to get to the intended goal. There are always these annoying road blocks and I always seem to be running late. I have this fear of being missing my tee time or not meeting the deadline and all these things keep getting in the way of me actually teeing off.
I can't find a golf ball.
I can't find a tee.
I need to go buy a glove.
It's raining and I forgot my umbrella.
Over and over, different things slow me down from reaching the goal of actually teeing off.
Last night it was Vegas. I was an employee at a restaurant (I think it was the one with the golden arches) and I had to take this man's order by hand, write him a receipt (instead of using the system) and also prepare the meal myself.
My friends and family were littered througout the dream. People from all parts of my life.
The odrer was vivid, but I just couldn't get it do the guy. I had to make him a vodka drink, but there was no vodka to be found. I had to make him three different burgers, but there was no mayo. Just little setbacks that continuously made me later and later which added more stress and basically turned my dream - into a nightmare.
When I finally got my shit together I ran into someone I hadn't seen in a long time who was fighting over a poker hand. I spilled the food and had to start over.
This continued until I finally woke up and realized it was all a dream. Again.
I also slept on my arm funny, and it still hurts.
18.8.10
It's all about them
My kids are my priority.
Golf is officially on the back burner.
Poker is... well, it never really was.
Come find me if you want an update. :) :)
Golf is officially on the back burner.
Poker is... well, it never really was.
Come find me if you want an update. :) :)
10.8.10
All good things must come to an end
First off, I ended up finishing 3rd in the 2 club challenge. I shot 46-35 for an 81 LOL.
Chipped in on 18 for birdie and a skin and netted $25 for my efforts. I ended up using my 17 degree hybrid 4 wood and my 8 iron. I've never had to hit flop shots with an 8 iron before so it was lots of fun. I also putted with my 8 iron and got it going on the back 9 obviously. The winner shot 78 with a 6 iron and a sand wedge.
Anyway, here is where my head is at today:
Dear Membership,
This email is to officially confirm my resignation from *** Golf Club, effective September 1st, 2010. It is unfortunate that we could not come to a reasonable agreement in order to secure my long term future as a member. Hopefully you are aware of the numerous attempts I have made to work something out. My requests have fallen on deaf ears. The past twenty years have been a great experience and I will never forget the memories we have created over the years and the friends, colleagues and staff that have supported me. I still recall my first year as a member in 1990 where I enjoyed the junior program and all it had to offer at such a reasonable cost. Times have changed, but some of the rules have not, which is why I must leave the club and begin planning my future elsewhere. I was really looking forward to signing my children up as members in 2020 and participating in the long term management of the club for decades to come. I am sorry it had to come to this but you have given me no other choice and have remained inflexible and until such time that changes are made to ensure that long good standing members can remain members through times like these you will continue to see people of my generation leave the club.
Yours truly,
Schaubs
I'm still sad to hit send, and that is why I haven't yet. I am holding out for some sort of magical reconciliation that might allow me to somehow remain a member... one can dream can't he?
I've flipped and flopped on this for months on end now and I am actually starting to come to terms with this difficult decision. I know it is the right one, but I still can't believe that I'm gonna do it.
Chipped in on 18 for birdie and a skin and netted $25 for my efforts. I ended up using my 17 degree hybrid 4 wood and my 8 iron. I've never had to hit flop shots with an 8 iron before so it was lots of fun. I also putted with my 8 iron and got it going on the back 9 obviously. The winner shot 78 with a 6 iron and a sand wedge.
Anyway, here is where my head is at today:
Dear Membership,
This email is to officially confirm my resignation from *** Golf Club, effective September 1st, 2010. It is unfortunate that we could not come to a reasonable agreement in order to secure my long term future as a member. Hopefully you are aware of the numerous attempts I have made to work something out. My requests have fallen on deaf ears. The past twenty years have been a great experience and I will never forget the memories we have created over the years and the friends, colleagues and staff that have supported me. I still recall my first year as a member in 1990 where I enjoyed the junior program and all it had to offer at such a reasonable cost. Times have changed, but some of the rules have not, which is why I must leave the club and begin planning my future elsewhere. I was really looking forward to signing my children up as members in 2020 and participating in the long term management of the club for decades to come. I am sorry it had to come to this but you have given me no other choice and have remained inflexible and until such time that changes are made to ensure that long good standing members can remain members through times like these you will continue to see people of my generation leave the club.
Yours truly,
Schaubs
I'm still sad to hit send, and that is why I haven't yet. I am holding out for some sort of magical reconciliation that might allow me to somehow remain a member... one can dream can't he?
I've flipped and flopped on this for months on end now and I am actually starting to come to terms with this difficult decision. I know it is the right one, but I still can't believe that I'm gonna do it.
7.8.10
2 club Challenge
Tomorrow will be a fun day of golf as we try something new with 16 guys participating. We are going to have a $20 buyin tournament where you are only allowed to bring any two clubs of your choice out on to the course.
No range (laser) finders for yardage. Just two clubs (and maybe an umbrella b/c it is supposed to rain).So the question is - which two clubs? Well first I need to know what tees we are playing from. If it is the blacks then the course will be almost 6700 yards. If it is the whites then the track will only be 6000 yards.
Some guys will chose to bring a three wood and a seven iron. Others will choose to bring a 6 iron and a putter. Maybe someone will even bring a driver and a 9 iron. Who knows! It really depends on where we tee it up and what kind of shots you can hit with those clubs. Obviously having a putter is a luxury that not all of us will have. I might decide to try and putt with my 7 iron or my hybrid. If I use that combo then I better make sure I don't have to carry any water or get in any sand traps.
It's going to be a fun day!
Then we are heading to the BC Lions vs. the Calgary Stampeders game held over at Empire Field. This will be my first game at this temporary venue and I should be good and drunk by the time I arrive.
I've got an exciting night planned tonight too - we are setting up the cribs. Super fun!
No range (laser) finders for yardage. Just two clubs (and maybe an umbrella b/c it is supposed to rain).So the question is - which two clubs? Well first I need to know what tees we are playing from. If it is the blacks then the course will be almost 6700 yards. If it is the whites then the track will only be 6000 yards.
Some guys will chose to bring a three wood and a seven iron. Others will choose to bring a 6 iron and a putter. Maybe someone will even bring a driver and a 9 iron. Who knows! It really depends on where we tee it up and what kind of shots you can hit with those clubs. Obviously having a putter is a luxury that not all of us will have. I might decide to try and putt with my 7 iron or my hybrid. If I use that combo then I better make sure I don't have to carry any water or get in any sand traps.
It's going to be a fun day!
Then we are heading to the BC Lions vs. the Calgary Stampeders game held over at Empire Field. This will be my first game at this temporary venue and I should be good and drunk by the time I arrive.
I've got an exciting night planned tonight too - we are setting up the cribs. Super fun!
5.8.10
6 weeks
The countdown continues as I sit here and realize that we are already into August. Days will fly by and I will no doubt make the best of them as I prepare myself for fatherhood. I have a few more golf days planned as well as a day trip with the wife before she gets too big and uncomfortable with the weight of two little humans growing by the minute. Still lots to do and not much time for other things such as keeping this space current, or playing any poker whatsoever. I have a better chance of playing live poker these days as there are often $5 20BB games that run during parties that carry on into the wee hours of the morning. I tend to stay away from those as well as the time is obviously better spent drinking away my last few opportunites to hang out with friends and not having to attend to dirty diapers and screaming babies. My life is about to take a one eighty and I am certainly not prepared like I would have hoped. Nevertheless I will power through all of the ups and downs, poops and pees just like the rest of the world. As one friend put it to me this morning "it is what you make it." Very true.
My golf career could very possible take a long term, almost indefinite, break and I can very well see my game getting rustier with each diaper genie deposit. Ironically, my golf handicap has reached an all time low for 2010 where I currently host a 1. I'd love to get to a zero in the next 30 days and end if off right. Yesterday helped as I made par on the last 9 holes to half our match vs. the best team in the league. We could make the playoffs if we win our final match, which would also be a great way to end my golfing career as a non-dad. I'll probably have one last game with my standard foursome and then take a leave of absence from my club for who knows how long. It is depressing to think about but I know that it is the right choice. The only choice that makes financial sense. Hopefully I can tee it up there one day in the distant future and get back the form I once had as a married guy with no kids and no financial burdens.
My golf career could very possible take a long term, almost indefinite, break and I can very well see my game getting rustier with each diaper genie deposit. Ironically, my golf handicap has reached an all time low for 2010 where I currently host a 1. I'd love to get to a zero in the next 30 days and end if off right. Yesterday helped as I made par on the last 9 holes to half our match vs. the best team in the league. We could make the playoffs if we win our final match, which would also be a great way to end my golfing career as a non-dad. I'll probably have one last game with my standard foursome and then take a leave of absence from my club for who knows how long. It is depressing to think about but I know that it is the right choice. The only choice that makes financial sense. Hopefully I can tee it up there one day in the distant future and get back the form I once had as a married guy with no kids and no financial burdens.
3.8.10
Club Championship 2010
Finished fourth. Scores were 76-77-77. Couldn't shake the bad shots and I really only made 2-3 mistakes per round. Which cost me at least 6 shots. I lost by 7...
I was in the final group with the defending champ as well as the guy I beat in the semi finals of the match play. They were both tied heading into day 3 and I was 4 shots back. I couldn't get it done and the defending champ won with a birdie on the 54th hole. That makes it 3 of 4 years for him.
Frustrating because I know that this was probably my last legitimate chance to get my name on that trophy again. With only 6 weeks to go until my life changes forever, I still am on the fence as to what my choice will be with regards to my long term future at the club. After 20 years, maybe it is time to take up public golf. After all, I doubt I will get out much anyway and my focus will be on my family and making sure I can provide them with everything they deserve.
While being a member of a private club has some serious privledges I can't help but think that the cost is just too great to justify staying while the kids are so young and playing sports of their own. My first strategy will be to take a leave of absence starting in September. However I will only be saving 75% a month and won't even be allowed to play the course without paying a green fee.
I'll end it here as this post is getting a bit annoying to type as it is all I think about these days when I don't have twins on my mind.
I was in the final group with the defending champ as well as the guy I beat in the semi finals of the match play. They were both tied heading into day 3 and I was 4 shots back. I couldn't get it done and the defending champ won with a birdie on the 54th hole. That makes it 3 of 4 years for him.
Frustrating because I know that this was probably my last legitimate chance to get my name on that trophy again. With only 6 weeks to go until my life changes forever, I still am on the fence as to what my choice will be with regards to my long term future at the club. After 20 years, maybe it is time to take up public golf. After all, I doubt I will get out much anyway and my focus will be on my family and making sure I can provide them with everything they deserve.
While being a member of a private club has some serious privledges I can't help but think that the cost is just too great to justify staying while the kids are so young and playing sports of their own. My first strategy will be to take a leave of absence starting in September. However I will only be saving 75% a month and won't even be allowed to play the course without paying a green fee.
I'll end it here as this post is getting a bit annoying to type as it is all I think about these days when I don't have twins on my mind.
27.7.10
Match Play Victory
That was one crazy match! Penski put up a good fight but I managed to keep it together and finished strong. So I guess that makes it my second tournament win in as many starts, which is a great feeling as I head into this BC Day long weekend where I will be teeing it up for our stroke play Club Championship.
I won the match play back in 2006, so this is my second victory of it's kind. Finishing second last year left a bad taste in my mouth. I almost let it happen again too!
I started the match out as I did my previous two rounds with a birdie on the first hole to go one up. That didn't last long as I pulled my tee shot into the water basically giving him the hole and we were back to even. I rolled in a putt on four for birdie and I was back to one up. Then I let him have it back on 5 and 6, we tied 7 and he made a deuce on 8 to go 2 up. Just like that.
We tied the 9th and then I just kept playing my game on the back 9. I won 10, 11, 12 and 13 all with pars and one birdie. All of the sudden I was now 2 up with 5 to play. 2 par fives left gave me some comfort but somehow he birdied 14 to get it back to 1 down. Then it happened.
He was greenside in two and needed an up and down for a par. I was on the green in three after punching out from the trees and wedging it to about 15 feet. It was his turn and he did the unthinkable.
The double chip. This is where you basically hit the ball and then the club follows through and somehow hits the ball again in mid air. This also counts as a stroke. So now he is lying 4 and putting for 5. He two putts and so do I (safely) and I go back to 2 up. From there it was smooth sailing and I put the match away on 17 after he inexplicable found the water. I felt bad for him but at the same time I was very excited inside to take it down and win another trophy.
Paul was choked because he really did have me on the ropes there for a while. I am just glad I didn't choke myself as I felt like I was the favorite heading in. Glad I got it done before the stroke play event this weekend too. After finishing 2nd in 2007, 1st in 2008 and 3rd in 2009 I feel like it is my time to win this thing all over again.
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Baseball playoffs last night did not got as well. We lost the first game as well as home field advantage. Tonight is game two and we are going to have to hit a hell of a lot better if we expect to extend this series and play for it all tomorrow night.
Should be a good one.
I won the match play back in 2006, so this is my second victory of it's kind. Finishing second last year left a bad taste in my mouth. I almost let it happen again too!
I started the match out as I did my previous two rounds with a birdie on the first hole to go one up. That didn't last long as I pulled my tee shot into the water basically giving him the hole and we were back to even. I rolled in a putt on four for birdie and I was back to one up. Then I let him have it back on 5 and 6, we tied 7 and he made a deuce on 8 to go 2 up. Just like that.
We tied the 9th and then I just kept playing my game on the back 9. I won 10, 11, 12 and 13 all with pars and one birdie. All of the sudden I was now 2 up with 5 to play. 2 par fives left gave me some comfort but somehow he birdied 14 to get it back to 1 down. Then it happened.
He was greenside in two and needed an up and down for a par. I was on the green in three after punching out from the trees and wedging it to about 15 feet. It was his turn and he did the unthinkable.
The double chip. This is where you basically hit the ball and then the club follows through and somehow hits the ball again in mid air. This also counts as a stroke. So now he is lying 4 and putting for 5. He two putts and so do I (safely) and I go back to 2 up. From there it was smooth sailing and I put the match away on 17 after he inexplicable found the water. I felt bad for him but at the same time I was very excited inside to take it down and win another trophy.
Paul was choked because he really did have me on the ropes there for a while. I am just glad I didn't choke myself as I felt like I was the favorite heading in. Glad I got it done before the stroke play event this weekend too. After finishing 2nd in 2007, 1st in 2008 and 3rd in 2009 I feel like it is my time to win this thing all over again.
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Baseball playoffs last night did not got as well. We lost the first game as well as home field advantage. Tonight is game two and we are going to have to hit a hell of a lot better if we expect to extend this series and play for it all tomorrow night.
Should be a good one.
26.7.10
Tuesday Spewday Weekly Blogger Tournaments
Our fine degenerate friend and poker junkie LJ has arranged two weekly tournaments that will start up tomorrow night (July 27th, 2010).
Check it out and make sure you join in the fun!!
"here's the info, it's two tournaments, one regular MTT at 9pm EST and a super turbo KO at 9:15pm ET. password for both is spewday. (no period)
Tournament #174055893 07.27.10 21:00 ET - 3000 chips
Tournament #174065188 07.27.10 21:15 ET - Super Turbo KO"
I won't be donating this week as I have baseball playoffs Monday - Wednesday (if necessary) best of 3.
I'll try and make it out next week and every tuesday after that.
See ya there.
Check it out and make sure you join in the fun!!
"here's the info, it's two tournaments, one regular MTT at 9pm EST and a super turbo KO at 9:15pm ET. password for both is spewday. (no period)
Tournament #174055893 07.27.10 21:00 ET - 3000 chips
Tournament #174065188 07.27.10 21:15 ET - Super Turbo KO"
I won't be donating this week as I have baseball playoffs Monday - Wednesday (if necessary) best of 3.
I'll try and make it out next week and every tuesday after that.
See ya there.
23.7.10
Match Play Finals
Tomorrow is the day. After winning my semi-final match last Saturday I find myself in the finals for the second year in a row. However this year I plan on winning it.
My match last week was against the guy that I lost to in the finals last year. Redemption was mine. It certainly wasn't easy though. It was a good battle. I came out on the winning end because my putter was on fire! I had seven birdies during the match and another on 18 when it was all over (the match was 4 and 2). I'll need that magic again tomorrow if I want to take down Penski.
Penski is a good buddy of mine and also my scratch league partner. We always have fun matches and tomorrow should be no different. He's very good at scrambling and making clutch par putts so I will need to roll the rock and drop those bombs.
Have a good weekend people.
My match last week was against the guy that I lost to in the finals last year. Redemption was mine. It certainly wasn't easy though. It was a good battle. I came out on the winning end because my putter was on fire! I had seven birdies during the match and another on 18 when it was all over (the match was 4 and 2). I'll need that magic again tomorrow if I want to take down Penski.
Penski is a good buddy of mine and also my scratch league partner. We always have fun matches and tomorrow should be no different. He's very good at scrambling and making clutch par putts so I will need to roll the rock and drop those bombs.
Have a good weekend people.
21.7.10
In Poker terms...
What would it take in a poker hand to suck out so badly that you only had a 3/1000 chance of hitting your hand?
Is it even possible?
Is it even possible?
20.7.10
Rush Poker Tip (old news?)
I am not sure if I am telling you something you already know... but here it goes.
It's a very simple minor tip, but I find it works very well in various stages of the game for a few reasons.
Basically if there is a scenario where you thought "man I wonder what they have" then the simple way to beat the system is to let your time bank run out.
Let's say you raise in MP and then face a re-raise from the button and then the BB shoves. You are holding a decent hand, but not one you want to go to the wall with, especially early on during donkey hour.
Just let the time bank run out and sit out. You will not move tables. You will get to watch the entire hand showdown and then AFTER the pot is shipped you are moved to a new table, often times staying at the same table as one or both of the two players playing for the previous pot.
I do this a lot, not only for the reason above but also to slow myself down when the blinds are low and I want to take my time observing some of the players. I can also take the time to make any additional notes like "BB monkey shoved over a raise and a re-raise with AJo" or whatever.
Give it a try.
It's a very simple minor tip, but I find it works very well in various stages of the game for a few reasons.
Basically if there is a scenario where you thought "man I wonder what they have" then the simple way to beat the system is to let your time bank run out.
Let's say you raise in MP and then face a re-raise from the button and then the BB shoves. You are holding a decent hand, but not one you want to go to the wall with, especially early on during donkey hour.
Just let the time bank run out and sit out. You will not move tables. You will get to watch the entire hand showdown and then AFTER the pot is shipped you are moved to a new table, often times staying at the same table as one or both of the two players playing for the previous pot.
I do this a lot, not only for the reason above but also to slow myself down when the blinds are low and I want to take my time observing some of the players. I can also take the time to make any additional notes like "BB monkey shoved over a raise and a re-raise with AJo" or whatever.
Give it a try.
16.7.10
Meloche goes out in 76th
Fawk!
Still a nice payday for sure. Check out pokernews.com for the details. I heard he went out with Q9 vs A9 on a 99x board.
Oh well!
Later.
Still a nice payday for sure. Check out pokernews.com for the details. I heard he went out with Q9 vs A9 on a 99x board.
Oh well!
Later.
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