Nearing the zero hour on our house closing. Brokers are ready with pens in hand, lawyers are shuffling papers across desks, agents are ....doing their hair.(what the fuck DO they do?) buyers and sellers are franticly packing, cleaning, changing addresses, setting up utilities, and generally stressing out. I've been assured that all systems are go, that we will own a new house by Thursday afternoon.
I'm still holding my breath.
I finally got to see the doctor again yesterday. I complained that the Physical Therapy wasn't doing anything, and I simply couldn't take the muscle relaxers and expect to function as a human being. After more poking and prodding and tests, I suppose he decided I wasn't making this all up in my head and ordered an MRI. He seems to think I have a herniated disk, pinching my nerves. Which is essentially what I told him 3 weeks ago....but what the fuck do I know? On the plus side he gave me some great new drugs! I had the first pain-free night I've had in weeks. Sure I'm a little loopy, but such is the price we pay.
I managed to recoup some losses a the table last night. I wasn't able to money in the MATH last night, but I flamed out early, and didn't draw it out at least.
I was lucky enough to have weak_player at the table so he could share how much of a moron I was on Sunday night. Lets just say I was playing a game I had no business playing at limits I DEFINITELY had no business playing. But hey, I had fun.
In case you're wondering, I withdrew some $ from party and they threw the doom switch on me. I will NEVER deposit money at that site, but I will gladly take the free stuff.
I scored 2 wins and 2 cashes last night out of 6 tourneys including the MATH. I also won a buy in or so at 25NL. So bottom line is I feel good at the tables, maybe a little too goot. I will try to play the WWDN tonight if I can.
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Crunch time
Nearing the zero hour on our house closing. Brokers are ready with pens in hand, lawyers are shuffling papers across desks, agents are ....doing their hair.(what the fuck DO they do?) buyers and sellers are franticly packing, cleaning, changing addresses, setting up utilities, and generally stressing out. I've been assured that all systems are go, that we will own a new house by Thursday afternoon.
I'm still holding my breath.
I finally got to see the doctor again yesterday. I complained that the Physical Therapy wasn't doing anything, and I simply couldn't take the muscle relaxers and expect to function as a human being. After more poking and prodding and tests, I suppose he decided I wasn't making this all up in my head and ordered an MRI. He seems to think I have a herniated disk, pinching my nerves. Which is essentially what I told him 3 weeks ago....but what the fuck do I know? On the plus side he gave me some great new drugs! I had the first pain-free night I've had in weeks. Sure I'm a little loopy, but such is the price we pay.
I managed to recoup some losses a the table last night. I wasn't able to money in the MATH last night, but I flamed out early, and didn't draw it out at least.
I was lucky enough to have weak_player at the table so he could share how much of a moron I was on Sunday night. Lets just say I was playing a game I had no business playing at limits I DEFINITELY had no business playing. But hey, I had fun.
In case you're wondering, I withdrew some $ from party and they threw the doom switch on me. I will NEVER deposit money at that site, but I will gladly take the free stuff.
I scored 2 wins and 2 cashes last night out of 6 tourneys including the MATH. I also won a buy in or so at 25NL. So bottom line is I feel good at the tables, maybe a little too goot. I will try to play the WWDN tonight if I can.
I'm still holding my breath.
I finally got to see the doctor again yesterday. I complained that the Physical Therapy wasn't doing anything, and I simply couldn't take the muscle relaxers and expect to function as a human being. After more poking and prodding and tests, I suppose he decided I wasn't making this all up in my head and ordered an MRI. He seems to think I have a herniated disk, pinching my nerves. Which is essentially what I told him 3 weeks ago....but what the fuck do I know? On the plus side he gave me some great new drugs! I had the first pain-free night I've had in weeks. Sure I'm a little loopy, but such is the price we pay.
I managed to recoup some losses a the table last night. I wasn't able to money in the MATH last night, but I flamed out early, and didn't draw it out at least.
I was lucky enough to have weak_player at the table so he could share how much of a moron I was on Sunday night. Lets just say I was playing a game I had no business playing at limits I DEFINITELY had no business playing. But hey, I had fun.
In case you're wondering, I withdrew some $ from party and they threw the doom switch on me. I will NEVER deposit money at that site, but I will gladly take the free stuff.
I scored 2 wins and 2 cashes last night out of 6 tourneys including the MATH. I also won a buy in or so at 25NL. So bottom line is I feel good at the tables, maybe a little too goot. I will try to play the WWDN tonight if I can.
Friday, August 25, 2006
Grinding
I used to think that in order to be a successful Poker Player that I needed to "grind it out" at the lower limit cash tables in order to get my chops. Certainly NL is out of the question. Now... I like poker as much (if not more) than the next guy, but I can't think of a more meaningless and fruitless approach to poker.
I know I know... This is what you're supposed to do, this is how you make money playing poker. What I decided is this approach would essentially kill poker for me. I tried...Lord knows I tried. I spent countless hour trying to 'beat' low stakes limit games. I became a computer...An atomotron....seriously, if bots DON'T exist, my name ain't Brian.
I couldn't stand it. My inner gambler, my Id, whatever wouldn't let me.
Two traits shape me as a player.. I know that I devalue myself when possible, I downplay my ego, and my deep desire to win in an effort to make you guys think I don't care. But I care, deeply.
The first trait is that of a thrillseeker. I enjoy watching the chips come across the table (especially in my direction). But its the thrill of competition, combat if you will. Part of being a thrillseeker in poker carries negative expectations, and negative results. Sometimes I'm just compelled to hit that 4-outer on the river, I'll take my chances and live with the results. Any edge you can get in poker can be cultivated and used. If I'm perceived as a loose maniac, I know it, and I can use that. By the way I have seen loose maniacs, and I am not one.
Secondly, I have obtained the knowledge that despite the cards in my hand, I am better than my competition. I don't mean to offend anyone, but every poker player needs this trait. Some feed it, some keep it at bay.
What DRIVES you to play this game? If it's making money, why not go be a mortgage broker? I think being a mortgage broker might actually be easier than making a living at poker.
/soapbox
Anyway I tried to grind (yes, the man knows irony) out some more hands at PP and clear my $30 bonus. I played a little over 100 raked hands on 2 50NL tables. I couldn't play very long cause admittedly I was dog tired. I haven't gotten much more than 5 hours sleep a night this week due to the revolving list of moving shit, back pain, and poker playing. Oh add a little stress to that list as well.
I distinctly remember the last time I got a 'free' bonus at PP. I turned my $30 into over 400 in less than a week. I was so full of my own shit that I started playing 100 SNG's. One cash and 4 losses later I had boneheaded myself out of a nice payday. That ain't me now..I'm fighting for something these days, I may actually be starting to take this seriously. In short, I'm dead money.
But really, I want to approach this with my eyes open. I can use the past as a reminder not to be a complete idiot.........maybe. I built my stack to just under $200, I have about 80 raked hands to go. Again, just like the last time I did this, I can't believe just how horrible the players are at PP. At least at this level. Or am I just getting cards?? We'll see in another 80 hands or so I guess.
BTW sorry I missed the WWDN(NOT) last night...I was asleep by 10:30....ahh that felt good.
PS I almost to give a shout to my Big Brother (king1112 at PS) on his 41st Birthday!!!!
DAMN YOUR OLD!
I know I know... This is what you're supposed to do, this is how you make money playing poker. What I decided is this approach would essentially kill poker for me. I tried...Lord knows I tried. I spent countless hour trying to 'beat' low stakes limit games. I became a computer...An atomotron....seriously, if bots DON'T exist, my name ain't Brian.
I couldn't stand it. My inner gambler, my Id, whatever wouldn't let me.
Two traits shape me as a player.. I know that I devalue myself when possible, I downplay my ego, and my deep desire to win in an effort to make you guys think I don't care. But I care, deeply.
The first trait is that of a thrillseeker. I enjoy watching the chips come across the table (especially in my direction). But its the thrill of competition, combat if you will. Part of being a thrillseeker in poker carries negative expectations, and negative results. Sometimes I'm just compelled to hit that 4-outer on the river, I'll take my chances and live with the results. Any edge you can get in poker can be cultivated and used. If I'm perceived as a loose maniac, I know it, and I can use that. By the way I have seen loose maniacs, and I am not one.
Secondly, I have obtained the knowledge that despite the cards in my hand, I am better than my competition. I don't mean to offend anyone, but every poker player needs this trait. Some feed it, some keep it at bay.
What DRIVES you to play this game? If it's making money, why not go be a mortgage broker? I think being a mortgage broker might actually be easier than making a living at poker.
/soapbox
Anyway I tried to grind (yes, the man knows irony) out some more hands at PP and clear my $30 bonus. I played a little over 100 raked hands on 2 50NL tables. I couldn't play very long cause admittedly I was dog tired. I haven't gotten much more than 5 hours sleep a night this week due to the revolving list of moving shit, back pain, and poker playing. Oh add a little stress to that list as well.
I distinctly remember the last time I got a 'free' bonus at PP. I turned my $30 into over 400 in less than a week. I was so full of my own shit that I started playing 100 SNG's. One cash and 4 losses later I had boneheaded myself out of a nice payday. That ain't me now..I'm fighting for something these days, I may actually be starting to take this seriously. In short, I'm dead money.
But really, I want to approach this with my eyes open. I can use the past as a reminder not to be a complete idiot.........maybe. I built my stack to just under $200, I have about 80 raked hands to go. Again, just like the last time I did this, I can't believe just how horrible the players are at PP. At least at this level. Or am I just getting cards?? We'll see in another 80 hands or so I guess.
BTW sorry I missed the WWDN(NOT) last night...I was asleep by 10:30....ahh that felt good.
PS I almost to give a shout to my Big Brother (king1112 at PS) on his 41st Birthday!!!!
DAMN YOUR OLD!
Grinding
I used to think that in order to be a successful Poker Player that I needed to "grind it out" at the lower limit cash tables in order to get my chops. Certainly NL is out of the question. Now... I like poker as much (if not more) than the next guy, but I can't think of a more meaningless and fruitless approach to poker.
I know I know... This is what you're supposed to do, this is how you make money playing poker. What I decided is this approach would essentially kill poker for me. I tried...Lord knows I tried. I spent countless hour trying to 'beat' low stakes limit games. I became a computer...An atomotron....seriously, if bots DON'T exist, my name ain't Brian.
I couldn't stand it. My inner gambler, my Id, whatever wouldn't let me.
Two traits shape me as a player.. I know that I devalue myself when possible, I downplay my ego, and my deep desire to win in an effort to make you guys think I don't care. But I care, deeply.
The first trait is that of a thrillseeker. I enjoy watching the chips come across the table (especially in my direction). But its the thrill of competition, combat if you will. Part of being a thrillseeker in poker carries negative expectations, and negative results. Sometimes I'm just compelled to hit that 4-outer on the river, I'll take my chances and live with the results. Any edge you can get in poker can be cultivated and used. If I'm perceived as a loose maniac, I know it, and I can use that. By the way I have seen loose maniacs, and I am not one.
Secondly, I have obtained the knowledge that despite the cards in my hand, I am better than my competition. I don't mean to offend anyone, but every poker player needs this trait. Some feed it, some keep it at bay.
What DRIVES you to play this game? If it's making money, why not go be a mortgage broker? I think being a mortgage broker might actually be easier than making a living at poker.
/soapbox
Anyway I tried to grind (yes, the man knows irony) out some more hands at PP and clear my $30 bonus. I played a little over 100 raked hands on 2 50NL tables. I couldn't play very long cause admittedly I was dog tired. I haven't gotten much more than 5 hours sleep a night this week due to the revolving list of moving shit, back pain, and poker playing. Oh add a little stress to that list as well.
I distinctly remember the last time I got a 'free' bonus at PP. I turned my $30 into over 400 in less than a week. I was so full of my own shit that I started playing 100 SNG's. One cash and 4 losses later I had boneheaded myself out of a nice payday. That ain't me now..I'm fighting for something these days, I may actually be starting to take this seriously. In short, I'm dead money.
But really, I want to approach this with my eyes open. I can use the past as a reminder not to be a complete idiot.........maybe. I built my stack to just under $200, I have about 80 raked hands to go. Again, just like the last time I did this, I can't believe just how horrible the players are at PP. At least at this level. Or am I just getting cards?? We'll see in another 80 hands or so I guess.
BTW sorry I missed the WWDN(NOT) last night...I was asleep by 10:30....ahh that felt good.
PS I almost to give a shout to my Big Brother (king1112 at PS) on his 41st Birthday!!!!
DAMN YOUR OLD!
I know I know... This is what you're supposed to do, this is how you make money playing poker. What I decided is this approach would essentially kill poker for me. I tried...Lord knows I tried. I spent countless hour trying to 'beat' low stakes limit games. I became a computer...An atomotron....seriously, if bots DON'T exist, my name ain't Brian.
I couldn't stand it. My inner gambler, my Id, whatever wouldn't let me.
Two traits shape me as a player.. I know that I devalue myself when possible, I downplay my ego, and my deep desire to win in an effort to make you guys think I don't care. But I care, deeply.
The first trait is that of a thrillseeker. I enjoy watching the chips come across the table (especially in my direction). But its the thrill of competition, combat if you will. Part of being a thrillseeker in poker carries negative expectations, and negative results. Sometimes I'm just compelled to hit that 4-outer on the river, I'll take my chances and live with the results. Any edge you can get in poker can be cultivated and used. If I'm perceived as a loose maniac, I know it, and I can use that. By the way I have seen loose maniacs, and I am not one.
Secondly, I have obtained the knowledge that despite the cards in my hand, I am better than my competition. I don't mean to offend anyone, but every poker player needs this trait. Some feed it, some keep it at bay.
What DRIVES you to play this game? If it's making money, why not go be a mortgage broker? I think being a mortgage broker might actually be easier than making a living at poker.
/soapbox
Anyway I tried to grind (yes, the man knows irony) out some more hands at PP and clear my $30 bonus. I played a little over 100 raked hands on 2 50NL tables. I couldn't play very long cause admittedly I was dog tired. I haven't gotten much more than 5 hours sleep a night this week due to the revolving list of moving shit, back pain, and poker playing. Oh add a little stress to that list as well.
I distinctly remember the last time I got a 'free' bonus at PP. I turned my $30 into over 400 in less than a week. I was so full of my own shit that I started playing 100 SNG's. One cash and 4 losses later I had boneheaded myself out of a nice payday. That ain't me now..I'm fighting for something these days, I may actually be starting to take this seriously. In short, I'm dead money.
But really, I want to approach this with my eyes open. I can use the past as a reminder not to be a complete idiot.........maybe. I built my stack to just under $200, I have about 80 raked hands to go. Again, just like the last time I did this, I can't believe just how horrible the players are at PP. At least at this level. Or am I just getting cards?? We'll see in another 80 hands or so I guess.
BTW sorry I missed the WWDN(NOT) last night...I was asleep by 10:30....ahh that felt good.
PS I almost to give a shout to my Big Brother (king1112 at PS) on his 41st Birthday!!!!
DAMN YOUR OLD!
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Residual effects
Played in the always fun MOOK Last night.... I didn't go into it with a good feeling, and the wife was a bit perturbed, so my attention was split for a good 30 minutes. I was having a lot of fun though at the first table with Eric (bone_daddy) and Vegas Rico. We were all trying to establish dominance over the table, with mixed results...Rico eventually tried to steal too much, as I was trying to steal from BD. He even remarked early on how much fun it was to raise me in position. I guess my aggro-donk style is permiating.
We were joined by SteelerJosh and Hoy at some point. A few hands after they joined I re-raised Hoy 3 or 4x the with AQh. I figured it was a steal attempt or maybe mid pairs, so he would lay down a more marginal pair or any steal or draw. Of course he Hoys me, which would leave me crippled. I'm dead sure that the WWDN finish was fresh in both of our heads and figure out he's got a pretty good hand, definitely paired or AK. So I'm dominated or its a coinflip, and of course I'm a donk and cant lay down my AQSOOOTED, so I convince myself he's holding undercards and decide to gamble. He shows the obligatory AA and IGH around 20th. Well played sir.
Residual effects and emotion is definitely to blame. If I had not lost to HOY heads up on Tuesday, I lay those down...
So I played a little 50NL but was not in the mood to be too patient. I wandered over to party to donk off my 'free' $30 on some short handed play. Unfortunately my plan was foiled as I played about 125 of my required 300 raked hands and finally logged off around 1 with a little over $90 in my PP kitty. I either have a week or a month to complete my requirement, but hopefully I can do it before the wife gets home tonight.
We were joined by SteelerJosh and Hoy at some point. A few hands after they joined I re-raised Hoy 3 or 4x the with AQh. I figured it was a steal attempt or maybe mid pairs, so he would lay down a more marginal pair or any steal or draw. Of course he Hoys me, which would leave me crippled. I'm dead sure that the WWDN finish was fresh in both of our heads and figure out he's got a pretty good hand, definitely paired or AK. So I'm dominated or its a coinflip, and of course I'm a donk and cant lay down my AQSOOOTED, so I convince myself he's holding undercards and decide to gamble. He shows the obligatory AA and IGH around 20th. Well played sir.
Residual effects and emotion is definitely to blame. If I had not lost to HOY heads up on Tuesday, I lay those down...
So I played a little 50NL but was not in the mood to be too patient. I wandered over to party to donk off my 'free' $30 on some short handed play. Unfortunately my plan was foiled as I played about 125 of my required 300 raked hands and finally logged off around 1 with a little over $90 in my PP kitty. I either have a week or a month to complete my requirement, but hopefully I can do it before the wife gets home tonight.
Residual effects
Played in the always fun MOOK Last night.... I didn't go into it with a good feeling, and the wife was a bit perturbed, so my attention was split for a good 30 minutes. I was having a lot of fun though at the first table with Eric (bone_daddy) and Vegas Rico. We were all trying to establish dominance over the table, with mixed results...Rico eventually tried to steal too much, as I was trying to steal from BD. He even remarked early on how much fun it was to raise me in position. I guess my aggro-donk style is permiating.
We were joined by SteelerJosh and Hoy at some point. A few hands after they joined I re-raised Hoy 3 or 4x the with AQh. I figured it was a steal attempt or maybe mid pairs, so he would lay down a more marginal pair or any steal or draw. Of course he Hoys me, which would leave me crippled. I'm dead sure that the WWDN finish was fresh in both of our heads and figure out he's got a pretty good hand, definitely paired or AK. So I'm dominated or its a coinflip, and of course I'm a donk and cant lay down my AQSOOOTED, so I convince myself he's holding undercards and decide to gamble. He shows the obligatory AA and IGH around 20th. Well played sir.
Residual effects and emotion is definitely to blame. If I had not lost to HOY heads up on Tuesday, I lay those down...
So I played a little 50NL but was not in the mood to be too patient. I wandered over to party to donk off my 'free' $30 on some short handed play. Unfortunately my plan was foiled as I played about 125 of my required 300 raked hands and finally logged off around 1 with a little over $90 in my PP kitty. I either have a week or a month to complete my requirement, but hopefully I can do it before the wife gets home tonight.
We were joined by SteelerJosh and Hoy at some point. A few hands after they joined I re-raised Hoy 3 or 4x the with AQh. I figured it was a steal attempt or maybe mid pairs, so he would lay down a more marginal pair or any steal or draw. Of course he Hoys me, which would leave me crippled. I'm dead sure that the WWDN finish was fresh in both of our heads and figure out he's got a pretty good hand, definitely paired or AK. So I'm dominated or its a coinflip, and of course I'm a donk and cant lay down my AQSOOOTED, so I convince myself he's holding undercards and decide to gamble. He shows the obligatory AA and IGH around 20th. Well played sir.
Residual effects and emotion is definitely to blame. If I had not lost to HOY heads up on Tuesday, I lay those down...
So I played a little 50NL but was not in the mood to be too patient. I wandered over to party to donk off my 'free' $30 on some short handed play. Unfortunately my plan was foiled as I played about 125 of my required 300 raked hands and finally logged off around 1 with a little over $90 in my PP kitty. I either have a week or a month to complete my requirement, but hopefully I can do it before the wife gets home tonight.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Happy Anniversary
Ok I lied.
Despite being my 8th Wedding Anniversary and the fact that we close on our house in a week I was able to get entered into the WWDN because of several circumstances.
1. I worked my ass off when I got home.
-I finished cleaning out the attic, consolidated trash, fed and bathed the kids.
2. The girls.
-The mother and sister inlaws were there. They came, they saw, they packed. All the women did was pack, smoke cigarettes, clean, and drink. In that order, until about 12:30. What can I say, the wife was busy, I was released for good behavior.
3. Boo boos
-In addition to my legitimately ailing back, I managed to get a nice sliver of glass in the bottom of my foot, making walking a bit uncomfortable. (yes that's a bit understated)
So I fired up PS and joined. I was able to get a few hands in before I had to take the kids up to bed. I managed to donk off a good bit for no apparent reason. I can't remember.
I got back a few minutes later and was able to play wait n' see. Blinds were still very low and I was able to grind back up a bit. Now I wish that I could give you some truly special insight to key hands and analyze my thinking, but to be perfectly honest, I was in one of those unconscious in the moment moods. I'm not sure if its good or bad, but I honestly don't recall any monumental calls or bad beats. Maybe HOY can help you there.
All I do know is that when we got to the final table I was chipleader and stayed so until we were 3 handed. The one hand I DO remember is HU with HOY. I have a lot of respect for hoyazo since he obviously puts much more time and effort into blogging and into poker than I do. He was playing shortstack poker, which is essentially push with anything that might possibly win. I get KJ in the bb and he HOYs on a TQx hand. His range is decent but anywhere across the board. He could have matched up the x. What's really funny is as I'm thinking, I type in 'oesd' to see if he will say anything. Nothing. Essentially it comes to the fact I've got 2 overs, and a chance at the nut straight. I call and Hoy says 'nice read I have oesd' . Cards turn and he's got the baby end of the draw. I say yipee!!! 'me too' except he fills his on the river and takes the 2-1 lead instead of losing. c'est la'vie. My spirit was broken, and I couldn't recover.
Actually, I was pissed....really pissed. From 20 players down I felt totally in control and played like it. It was my tournament to win and I couldn't close the deal. I went outside to vent with the girls but they weren't much help. NO 'At least you got second' doesn't work. SO I decided to make my $80+ profit work for me.
I joined a HORSE table with the minimum and donked it away fairly quickly. This was easily the most aggressive HORSE table I have been at, and I did not adjust. Bye Bye $40.
I played a $12 double shootout to the Sunday mill and made it to 3 players at the first level. I pushed with a good sized stack with TT and was called by ultra-agg with QJo.....next
8.50 RAZZ turbo Satellite. IGH in 90th out of ~225.
And Finally I say 'fuck it' and join a $55 2-table SNG. Again I get sucked out HU. Me with A3c villain with Ks6d. He rivers a flush after I hit my A. Was looking at 400+ profit and had to settle for ~300 which when you play my usual stakes is a pretty hefty profit. GO ME!
Despite being my 8th Wedding Anniversary and the fact that we close on our house in a week I was able to get entered into the WWDN because of several circumstances.
1. I worked my ass off when I got home.
-I finished cleaning out the attic, consolidated trash, fed and bathed the kids.
2. The girls.
-The mother and sister inlaws were there. They came, they saw, they packed. All the women did was pack, smoke cigarettes, clean, and drink. In that order, until about 12:30. What can I say, the wife was busy, I was released for good behavior.
3. Boo boos
-In addition to my legitimately ailing back, I managed to get a nice sliver of glass in the bottom of my foot, making walking a bit uncomfortable. (yes that's a bit understated)
So I fired up PS and joined. I was able to get a few hands in before I had to take the kids up to bed. I managed to donk off a good bit for no apparent reason. I can't remember.
I got back a few minutes later and was able to play wait n' see. Blinds were still very low and I was able to grind back up a bit. Now I wish that I could give you some truly special insight to key hands and analyze my thinking, but to be perfectly honest, I was in one of those unconscious in the moment moods. I'm not sure if its good or bad, but I honestly don't recall any monumental calls or bad beats. Maybe HOY can help you there.
All I do know is that when we got to the final table I was chipleader and stayed so until we were 3 handed. The one hand I DO remember is HU with HOY. I have a lot of respect for hoyazo since he obviously puts much more time and effort into blogging and into poker than I do. He was playing shortstack poker, which is essentially push with anything that might possibly win. I get KJ in the bb and he HOYs on a TQx hand. His range is decent but anywhere across the board. He could have matched up the x. What's really funny is as I'm thinking, I type in 'oesd' to see if he will say anything. Nothing. Essentially it comes to the fact I've got 2 overs, and a chance at the nut straight. I call and Hoy says 'nice read I have oesd' . Cards turn and he's got the baby end of the draw. I say yipee!!! 'me too' except he fills his on the river and takes the 2-1 lead instead of losing. c'est la'vie. My spirit was broken, and I couldn't recover.
Actually, I was pissed....really pissed. From 20 players down I felt totally in control and played like it. It was my tournament to win and I couldn't close the deal. I went outside to vent with the girls but they weren't much help. NO 'At least you got second' doesn't work. SO I decided to make my $80+ profit work for me.
I joined a HORSE table with the minimum and donked it away fairly quickly. This was easily the most aggressive HORSE table I have been at, and I did not adjust. Bye Bye $40.
I played a $12 double shootout to the Sunday mill and made it to 3 players at the first level. I pushed with a good sized stack with TT and was called by ultra-agg with QJo.....next
8.50 RAZZ turbo Satellite. IGH in 90th out of ~225.
And Finally I say 'fuck it' and join a $55 2-table SNG. Again I get sucked out HU. Me with A3c villain with Ks6d. He rivers a flush after I hit my A. Was looking at 400+ profit and had to settle for ~300 which when you play my usual stakes is a pretty hefty profit. GO ME!
Happy Anniversary
Ok I lied.
Despite being my 8th Wedding Anniversary and the fact that we close on our house in a week I was able to get entered into the WWDN because of several circumstances.
1. I worked my ass off when I got home.
-I finished cleaning out the attic, consolidated trash, fed and bathed the kids.
2. The girls.
-The mother and sister inlaws were there. They came, they saw, they packed. All the women did was pack, smoke cigarettes, clean, and drink. In that order, until about 12:30. What can I say, the wife was busy, I was released for good behavior.
3. Boo boos
-In addition to my legitimately ailing back, I managed to get a nice sliver of glass in the bottom of my foot, making walking a bit uncomfortable. (yes that's a bit understated)
So I fired up PS and joined. I was able to get a few hands in before I had to take the kids up to bed. I managed to donk off a good bit for no apparent reason. I can't remember.
I got back a few minutes later and was able to play wait n' see. Blinds were still very low and I was able to grind back up a bit. Now I wish that I could give you some truly special insight to key hands and analyze my thinking, but to be perfectly honest, I was in one of those unconscious in the moment moods. I'm not sure if its good or bad, but I honestly don't recall any monumental calls or bad beats. Maybe HOY can help you there.
All I do know is that when we got to the final table I was chipleader and stayed so until we were 3 handed. The one hand I DO remember is HU with HOY. I have a lot of respect for hoyazo since he obviously puts much more time and effort into blogging and into poker than I do. He was playing shortstack poker, which is essentially push with anything that might possibly win. I get KJ in the bb and he HOYs on a TQx hand. His range is decent but anywhere across the board. He could have matched up the x. What's really funny is as I'm thinking, I type in 'oesd' to see if he will say anything. Nothing. Essentially it comes to the fact I've got 2 overs, and a chance at the nut straight. I call and Hoy says 'nice read I have oesd' . Cards turn and he's got the baby end of the draw. I say yipee!!! 'me too' except he fills his on the river and takes the 2-1 lead instead of losing. c'est la'vie. My spirit was broken, and I couldn't recover.
Actually, I was pissed....really pissed. From 20 players down I felt totally in control and played like it. It was my tournament to win and I couldn't close the deal. I went outside to vent with the girls but they weren't much help. NO 'At least you got second' doesn't work. SO I decided to make my $80+ profit work for me.
I joined a HORSE table with the minimum and donked it away fairly quickly. This was easily the most aggressive HORSE table I have been at, and I did not adjust. Bye Bye $40.
I played a $12 double shootout to the Sunday mill and made it to 3 players at the first level. I pushed with a good sized stack with TT and was called by ultra-agg with QJo.....next
8.50 RAZZ turbo Satellite. IGH in 90th out of ~225.
And Finally I say 'fuck it' and join a $55 2-table SNG. Again I get sucked out HU. Me with A3c villain with Ks6d. He rivers a flush after I hit my A. Was looking at 400+ profit and had to settle for ~300 which when you play my usual stakes is a pretty hefty profit. GO ME!
Despite being my 8th Wedding Anniversary and the fact that we close on our house in a week I was able to get entered into the WWDN because of several circumstances.
1. I worked my ass off when I got home.
-I finished cleaning out the attic, consolidated trash, fed and bathed the kids.
2. The girls.
-The mother and sister inlaws were there. They came, they saw, they packed. All the women did was pack, smoke cigarettes, clean, and drink. In that order, until about 12:30. What can I say, the wife was busy, I was released for good behavior.
3. Boo boos
-In addition to my legitimately ailing back, I managed to get a nice sliver of glass in the bottom of my foot, making walking a bit uncomfortable. (yes that's a bit understated)
So I fired up PS and joined. I was able to get a few hands in before I had to take the kids up to bed. I managed to donk off a good bit for no apparent reason. I can't remember.
I got back a few minutes later and was able to play wait n' see. Blinds were still very low and I was able to grind back up a bit. Now I wish that I could give you some truly special insight to key hands and analyze my thinking, but to be perfectly honest, I was in one of those unconscious in the moment moods. I'm not sure if its good or bad, but I honestly don't recall any monumental calls or bad beats. Maybe HOY can help you there.
All I do know is that when we got to the final table I was chipleader and stayed so until we were 3 handed. The one hand I DO remember is HU with HOY. I have a lot of respect for hoyazo since he obviously puts much more time and effort into blogging and into poker than I do. He was playing shortstack poker, which is essentially push with anything that might possibly win. I get KJ in the bb and he HOYs on a TQx hand. His range is decent but anywhere across the board. He could have matched up the x. What's really funny is as I'm thinking, I type in 'oesd' to see if he will say anything. Nothing. Essentially it comes to the fact I've got 2 overs, and a chance at the nut straight. I call and Hoy says 'nice read I have oesd' . Cards turn and he's got the baby end of the draw. I say yipee!!! 'me too' except he fills his on the river and takes the 2-1 lead instead of losing. c'est la'vie. My spirit was broken, and I couldn't recover.
Actually, I was pissed....really pissed. From 20 players down I felt totally in control and played like it. It was my tournament to win and I couldn't close the deal. I went outside to vent with the girls but they weren't much help. NO 'At least you got second' doesn't work. SO I decided to make my $80+ profit work for me.
I joined a HORSE table with the minimum and donked it away fairly quickly. This was easily the most aggressive HORSE table I have been at, and I did not adjust. Bye Bye $40.
I played a $12 double shootout to the Sunday mill and made it to 3 players at the first level. I pushed with a good sized stack with TT and was called by ultra-agg with QJo.....next
8.50 RAZZ turbo Satellite. IGH in 90th out of ~225.
And Finally I say 'fuck it' and join a $55 2-table SNG. Again I get sucked out HU. Me with A3c villain with Ks6d. He rivers a flush after I hit my A. Was looking at 400+ profit and had to settle for ~300 which when you play my usual stakes is a pretty hefty profit. GO ME!
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
giddyup
HORSE is a blast! I started playing PS HORSE games last week and have been up and down. Stud is my biggest leak at this point as I tend to be a bit loose in 1/2. Omaha h/l continues to be my favorite as so many people it seems chase cards. Although I've sworn to be a better bookkeeper, I just forget. I've played 5 sessions of HORSE and have had to rebuy only once. I am buying for the minimum (40) which helps track my expenditures, but I am up ~60BB in those sessions. Not great numbers I don't think due to my generally loose play while I learn the game a little better.
I played the MATH last night with a nice turnout of 20 and I was able to luck my way into the money (3rd) despite trying to give my money away at the most inopportune times. Congrats to (Jordan)for taking his first blogger tournament!!!??! First? Kudos to lifeisagrind as well for bullying into second.
I'm still too frazzled with other crap to actually take notes or anything, but I can recall a few interesting hands.
I have a dwindling stack(~T2200) and get AQc UTG+3. Mowen has made a 3x raise (400) and I make it 800. Folds around and he pushes. I put him on a decent hand, maybe JJ, but I have the odds to call. He shows nines and I manage to luckbox into a broadway straight on the river. Earlier I made a similar play with AQo calling into AK. So I'm thinking its a loose call, but the circumstances warranted it. The earlier call was against jeciimid(SP?) when I had a very large stack and it went all in pre-flop, after an initial raise by me. I am not crazy about that call, however, I tend to get shown down a good bit because of my loose/passive image.
I must have had the hammer at least 4 times last night, winning some good pots with 3 of them for sure, losing one to the unflappable lifeisagrind.
4 handed I had QJo in the SB and raised Jordan a good bit, he pushed and for some stupid reason I called. Well, the stupid reason is I thought Jordan thought I was stealing and made a position raise, which is somewhat right, we both however happened to have decent hands. His being a good bit decenter.(KJ) (yes I made up a word!) I asked (ok duggle, begged) the poker gods for a Q but got a K on the river instead. Jordan took the lead from there and never looked back.
SO thanks to HOY for hosting the Monday game. Due to my bit of success at it, it has become my 2nd favorite!
On the homefront I was able to empty more of the attic last night. There is very little left up there now and should be able to finish up tonight. It looks like the WWDN is out for me tonight as my Mother and sister inlaws are coming over to help pack. Also it just happens to be my 8th wedding anniversary. I gave my wife a house, what did you get yours? I should be able to post some pics of the house next week. I don't want to jinx myself too much cause there are things that could still fall through, but as far as I'm concerned, we're in!
I played the MATH last night with a nice turnout of 20 and I was able to luck my way into the money (3rd) despite trying to give my money away at the most inopportune times. Congrats to (Jordan)for taking his first blogger tournament!!!??! First? Kudos to lifeisagrind as well for bullying into second.
I'm still too frazzled with other crap to actually take notes or anything, but I can recall a few interesting hands.
I have a dwindling stack(~T2200) and get AQc UTG+3. Mowen has made a 3x raise (400) and I make it 800. Folds around and he pushes. I put him on a decent hand, maybe JJ, but I have the odds to call. He shows nines and I manage to luckbox into a broadway straight on the river. Earlier I made a similar play with AQo calling into AK. So I'm thinking its a loose call, but the circumstances warranted it. The earlier call was against jeciimid(SP?) when I had a very large stack and it went all in pre-flop, after an initial raise by me. I am not crazy about that call, however, I tend to get shown down a good bit because of my loose/passive image.
I must have had the hammer at least 4 times last night, winning some good pots with 3 of them for sure, losing one to the unflappable lifeisagrind.
4 handed I had QJo in the SB and raised Jordan a good bit, he pushed and for some stupid reason I called. Well, the stupid reason is I thought Jordan thought I was stealing and made a position raise, which is somewhat right, we both however happened to have decent hands. His being a good bit decenter.(KJ) (yes I made up a word!) I asked (ok duggle, begged) the poker gods for a Q but got a K on the river instead. Jordan took the lead from there and never looked back.
SO thanks to HOY for hosting the Monday game. Due to my bit of success at it, it has become my 2nd favorite!
On the homefront I was able to empty more of the attic last night. There is very little left up there now and should be able to finish up tonight. It looks like the WWDN is out for me tonight as my Mother and sister inlaws are coming over to help pack. Also it just happens to be my 8th wedding anniversary. I gave my wife a house, what did you get yours? I should be able to post some pics of the house next week. I don't want to jinx myself too much cause there are things that could still fall through, but as far as I'm concerned, we're in!
giddyup
HORSE is a blast! I started playing PS HORSE games last week and have been up and down. Stud is my biggest leak at this point as I tend to be a bit loose in 1/2. Omaha h/l continues to be my favorite as so many people it seems chase cards. Although I've sworn to be a better bookkeeper, I just forget. I've played 5 sessions of HORSE and have had to rebuy only once. I am buying for the minimum (40) which helps track my expenditures, but I am up ~60BB in those sessions. Not great numbers I don't think due to my generally loose play while I learn the game a little better.
I played the MATH last night with a nice turnout of 20 and I was able to luck my way into the money (3rd) despite trying to give my money away at the most inopportune times. Congrats to (Jordan)for taking his first blogger tournament!!!??! First? Kudos to lifeisagrind as well for bullying into second.
I'm still too frazzled with other crap to actually take notes or anything, but I can recall a few interesting hands.
I have a dwindling stack(~T2200) and get AQc UTG+3. Mowen has made a 3x raise (400) and I make it 800. Folds around and he pushes. I put him on a decent hand, maybe JJ, but I have the odds to call. He shows nines and I manage to luckbox into a broadway straight on the river. Earlier I made a similar play with AQo calling into AK. So I'm thinking its a loose call, but the circumstances warranted it. The earlier call was against jeciimid(SP?) when I had a very large stack and it went all in pre-flop, after an initial raise by me. I am not crazy about that call, however, I tend to get shown down a good bit because of my loose/passive image.
I must have had the hammer at least 4 times last night, winning some good pots with 3 of them for sure, losing one to the unflappable lifeisagrind.
4 handed I had QJo in the SB and raised Jordan a good bit, he pushed and for some stupid reason I called. Well, the stupid reason is I thought Jordan thought I was stealing and made a position raise, which is somewhat right, we both however happened to have decent hands. His being a good bit decenter.(KJ) (yes I made up a word!) I asked (ok duggle, begged) the poker gods for a Q but got a K on the river instead. Jordan took the lead from there and never looked back.
SO thanks to HOY for hosting the Monday game. Due to my bit of success at it, it has become my 2nd favorite!
On the homefront I was able to empty more of the attic last night. There is very little left up there now and should be able to finish up tonight. It looks like the WWDN is out for me tonight as my Mother and sister inlaws are coming over to help pack. Also it just happens to be my 8th wedding anniversary. I gave my wife a house, what did you get yours? I should be able to post some pics of the house next week. I don't want to jinx myself too much cause there are things that could still fall through, but as far as I'm concerned, we're in!
I played the MATH last night with a nice turnout of 20 and I was able to luck my way into the money (3rd) despite trying to give my money away at the most inopportune times. Congrats to (Jordan)for taking his first blogger tournament!!!??! First? Kudos to lifeisagrind as well for bullying into second.
I'm still too frazzled with other crap to actually take notes or anything, but I can recall a few interesting hands.
I have a dwindling stack(~T2200) and get AQc UTG+3. Mowen has made a 3x raise (400) and I make it 800. Folds around and he pushes. I put him on a decent hand, maybe JJ, but I have the odds to call. He shows nines and I manage to luckbox into a broadway straight on the river. Earlier I made a similar play with AQo calling into AK. So I'm thinking its a loose call, but the circumstances warranted it. The earlier call was against jeciimid(SP?) when I had a very large stack and it went all in pre-flop, after an initial raise by me. I am not crazy about that call, however, I tend to get shown down a good bit because of my loose/passive image.
I must have had the hammer at least 4 times last night, winning some good pots with 3 of them for sure, losing one to the unflappable lifeisagrind.
4 handed I had QJo in the SB and raised Jordan a good bit, he pushed and for some stupid reason I called. Well, the stupid reason is I thought Jordan thought I was stealing and made a position raise, which is somewhat right, we both however happened to have decent hands. His being a good bit decenter.(KJ) (yes I made up a word!) I asked (ok duggle, begged) the poker gods for a Q but got a K on the river instead. Jordan took the lead from there and never looked back.
SO thanks to HOY for hosting the Monday game. Due to my bit of success at it, it has become my 2nd favorite!
On the homefront I was able to empty more of the attic last night. There is very little left up there now and should be able to finish up tonight. It looks like the WWDN is out for me tonight as my Mother and sister inlaws are coming over to help pack. Also it just happens to be my 8th wedding anniversary. I gave my wife a house, what did you get yours? I should be able to post some pics of the house next week. I don't want to jinx myself too much cause there are things that could still fall through, but as far as I'm concerned, we're in!
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Thurs AUG 17
Allrighty, I can take a little break...
I am at full stress standby mode now. My back has gotten a little better in the last couple of days. I'm stretching and giving it a little exercise. Instead of sitting infront of a computer for 13-15 hours a day, I've honed it down to 7-10. It does make a difference I think. Especially for my posture.
I took the week off and started getting the crap together for the big move. Yes, we have a contract, we have somewhere to move!!!! Now I just need to figure out how we can afford it. But that's a trivial point.
I had almost forgotten the nightmare of moving. Going through all of the crap that has gathered for the last 3 years, and re-packing, throwing away, cleaning up. The kid stuff is the worst too. We have so much useless kid crap! I look at most of it and say to myself "now why did we decide to keep that?" Who here is interested in a 6 year old USED potty training seat?? Any takers??
All bitching aside, it sure is nice to have a purpose to move. We were VERY close to the realization of living with my in-laws for an extended period of time. Nothing wrong with them by any means, but I've already had enough of thatthis year.
On to some poker content. I don't understand myself sometimes. I have played some aggro-donk weirdness in the last few blogger tourneys. I called an allin last night from Jordan with KQ sooted WTF? This is after taking a bluff to the river when DNASTY can't let go of AK with the K hitting the river....nice play Brian! Did you think the 4th bet was going to push him off??? ugh. As fate would have it I get AA and beat with JQ to end the misery.
So I took a calm relaxing walk around the house, drank a glass of water a muscle relaxer and a ibuprofen. Yeah, now you REALLY think I'm hooked on pills right? Wrong. I moved about half of my attic into the dining room prior to the --mook--, after taking apart the kids swing set and shuffling the trash to the curb. I was in pain and my back was spasmastic.
Anywho....I sat down and fired up a $25 2-table. I vow to play close to the vest but find myself in a troublesome hand against someone who had me beat. I had raise 4x pre-flop in SB with JTs
to my surprise the somewhat tight BB calls and the other 2 limpers drop off.. (I was really surprised at the amount of limps at this level.) Flop comes up with blanks and I bet out another 4xbb followed by a smooth call. I put him on mid -pairs. Turn brings an ace and I have to follow my gut here. I put half of my chips in and get another call. I'm fucked and I know it...however I am SURE this guy is weak...I JUST KNOW IT. I get a jack on the river and push. BB folds with only T300 behind...wow....I settled down after this hand and pretty much cruised into the money. At the same time I had nearly doubled my buy in at NL25 and the drugs were kicking. So I bailed and had a pretty good night afterall.
I am at full stress standby mode now. My back has gotten a little better in the last couple of days. I'm stretching and giving it a little exercise. Instead of sitting infront of a computer for 13-15 hours a day, I've honed it down to 7-10. It does make a difference I think. Especially for my posture.
I took the week off and started getting the crap together for the big move. Yes, we have a contract, we have somewhere to move!!!! Now I just need to figure out how we can afford it. But that's a trivial point.
I had almost forgotten the nightmare of moving. Going through all of the crap that has gathered for the last 3 years, and re-packing, throwing away, cleaning up. The kid stuff is the worst too. We have so much useless kid crap! I look at most of it and say to myself "now why did we decide to keep that?" Who here is interested in a 6 year old USED potty training seat?? Any takers??
All bitching aside, it sure is nice to have a purpose to move. We were VERY close to the realization of living with my in-laws for an extended period of time. Nothing wrong with them by any means, but I've already had enough of thatthis year.
On to some poker content. I don't understand myself sometimes. I have played some aggro-donk weirdness in the last few blogger tourneys. I called an allin last night from Jordan with KQ sooted WTF? This is after taking a bluff to the river when DNASTY can't let go of AK with the K hitting the river....nice play Brian! Did you think the 4th bet was going to push him off??? ugh. As fate would have it I get AA and beat with JQ to end the misery.
So I took a calm relaxing walk around the house, drank a glass of water a muscle relaxer and a ibuprofen. Yeah, now you REALLY think I'm hooked on pills right? Wrong. I moved about half of my attic into the dining room prior to the --mook--, after taking apart the kids swing set and shuffling the trash to the curb. I was in pain and my back was spasmastic.
Anywho....I sat down and fired up a $25 2-table. I vow to play close to the vest but find myself in a troublesome hand against someone who had me beat. I had raise 4x pre-flop in SB with JTs
to my surprise the somewhat tight BB calls and the other 2 limpers drop off.. (I was really surprised at the amount of limps at this level.) Flop comes up with blanks and I bet out another 4xbb followed by a smooth call. I put him on mid -pairs. Turn brings an ace and I have to follow my gut here. I put half of my chips in and get another call. I'm fucked and I know it...however I am SURE this guy is weak...I JUST KNOW IT. I get a jack on the river and push. BB folds with only T300 behind...wow....I settled down after this hand and pretty much cruised into the money. At the same time I had nearly doubled my buy in at NL25 and the drugs were kicking. So I bailed and had a pretty good night afterall.
Thurs AUG 17
Allrighty, I can take a little break...
I am at full stress standby mode now. My back has gotten a little better in the last couple of days. I'm stretching and giving it a little exercise. Instead of sitting infront of a computer for 13-15 hours a day, I've honed it down to 7-10. It does make a difference I think. Especially for my posture.
I took the week off and started getting the crap together for the big move. Yes, we have a contract, we have somewhere to move!!!! Now I just need to figure out how we can afford it. But that's a trivial point.
I had almost forgotten the nightmare of moving. Going through all of the crap that has gathered for the last 3 years, and re-packing, throwing away, cleaning up. The kid stuff is the worst too. We have so much useless kid crap! I look at most of it and say to myself "now why did we decide to keep that?" Who here is interested in a 6 year old USED potty training seat?? Any takers??
All bitching aside, it sure is nice to have a purpose to move. We were VERY close to the realization of living with my in-laws for an extended period of time. Nothing wrong with them by any means, but I've already had enough of thatthis year.
On to some poker content. I don't understand myself sometimes. I have played some aggro-donk weirdness in the last few blogger tourneys. I called an allin last night from Jordan with KQ sooted WTF? This is after taking a bluff to the river when DNASTY can't let go of AK with the K hitting the river....nice play Brian! Did you think the 4th bet was going to push him off??? ugh. As fate would have it I get AA and beat with JQ to end the misery.
So I took a calm relaxing walk around the house, drank a glass of water a muscle relaxer and a ibuprofen. Yeah, now you REALLY think I'm hooked on pills right? Wrong. I moved about half of my attic into the dining room prior to the --mook--, after taking apart the kids swing set and shuffling the trash to the curb. I was in pain and my back was spasmastic.
Anywho....I sat down and fired up a $25 2-table. I vow to play close to the vest but find myself in a troublesome hand against someone who had me beat. I had raise 4x pre-flop in SB with JTs
to my surprise the somewhat tight BB calls and the other 2 limpers drop off.. (I was really surprised at the amount of limps at this level.) Flop comes up with blanks and I bet out another 4xbb followed by a smooth call. I put him on mid -pairs. Turn brings an ace and I have to follow my gut here. I put half of my chips in and get another call. I'm fucked and I know it...however I am SURE this guy is weak...I JUST KNOW IT. I get a jack on the river and push. BB folds with only T300 behind...wow....I settled down after this hand and pretty much cruised into the money. At the same time I had nearly doubled my buy in at NL25 and the drugs were kicking. So I bailed and had a pretty good night afterall.
I am at full stress standby mode now. My back has gotten a little better in the last couple of days. I'm stretching and giving it a little exercise. Instead of sitting infront of a computer for 13-15 hours a day, I've honed it down to 7-10. It does make a difference I think. Especially for my posture.
I took the week off and started getting the crap together for the big move. Yes, we have a contract, we have somewhere to move!!!! Now I just need to figure out how we can afford it. But that's a trivial point.
I had almost forgotten the nightmare of moving. Going through all of the crap that has gathered for the last 3 years, and re-packing, throwing away, cleaning up. The kid stuff is the worst too. We have so much useless kid crap! I look at most of it and say to myself "now why did we decide to keep that?" Who here is interested in a 6 year old USED potty training seat?? Any takers??
All bitching aside, it sure is nice to have a purpose to move. We were VERY close to the realization of living with my in-laws for an extended period of time. Nothing wrong with them by any means, but I've already had enough of thatthis year.
On to some poker content. I don't understand myself sometimes. I have played some aggro-donk weirdness in the last few blogger tourneys. I called an allin last night from Jordan with KQ sooted WTF? This is after taking a bluff to the river when DNASTY can't let go of AK with the K hitting the river....nice play Brian! Did you think the 4th bet was going to push him off??? ugh. As fate would have it I get AA and beat with JQ to end the misery.
So I took a calm relaxing walk around the house, drank a glass of water a muscle relaxer and a ibuprofen. Yeah, now you REALLY think I'm hooked on pills right? Wrong. I moved about half of my attic into the dining room prior to the --mook--, after taking apart the kids swing set and shuffling the trash to the curb. I was in pain and my back was spasmastic.
Anywho....I sat down and fired up a $25 2-table. I vow to play close to the vest but find myself in a troublesome hand against someone who had me beat. I had raise 4x pre-flop in SB with JTs
to my surprise the somewhat tight BB calls and the other 2 limpers drop off.. (I was really surprised at the amount of limps at this level.) Flop comes up with blanks and I bet out another 4xbb followed by a smooth call. I put him on mid -pairs. Turn brings an ace and I have to follow my gut here. I put half of my chips in and get another call. I'm fucked and I know it...however I am SURE this guy is weak...I JUST KNOW IT. I get a jack on the river and push. BB folds with only T300 behind...wow....I settled down after this hand and pretty much cruised into the money. At the same time I had nearly doubled my buy in at NL25 and the drugs were kicking. So I bailed and had a pretty good night afterall.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Thursday, August 10, 2006
hectic
One word to describe my life right now. Work is hell, I'm trying to get a house to live in, pack, clean up, play with kids, talk to wife, rest my aching back and shoulder, sleep, and play poker. boo hoo. That's pretty much the pecking order too.
I had no business joining the mook last night, but I just couldn't miss it. I got all my chips in on a flopped set of 8's only to go against a flopped set of Jacks AND a flopped set of 3's crrrrazy. I'm glad surf was able to put my chips to good use and cash.
If everything goes according to plan I should have a contract on a house before the weekend. Cross your collective fingers please.
I had no business joining the mook last night, but I just couldn't miss it. I got all my chips in on a flopped set of 8's only to go against a flopped set of Jacks AND a flopped set of 3's crrrrazy. I'm glad surf was able to put my chips to good use and cash.
If everything goes according to plan I should have a contract on a house before the weekend. Cross your collective fingers please.
hectic
One word to describe my life right now. Work is hell, I'm trying to get a house to live in, pack, clean up, play with kids, talk to wife, rest my aching back and shoulder, sleep, and play poker. boo hoo. That's pretty much the pecking order too.
I had no business joining the mook last night, but I just couldn't miss it. I got all my chips in on a flopped set of 8's only to go against a flopped set of Jacks AND a flopped set of 3's crrrrazy. I'm glad surf was able to put my chips to good use and cash.
If everything goes according to plan I should have a contract on a house before the weekend. Cross your collective fingers please.
I had no business joining the mook last night, but I just couldn't miss it. I got all my chips in on a flopped set of 8's only to go against a flopped set of Jacks AND a flopped set of 3's crrrrazy. I'm glad surf was able to put my chips to good use and cash.
If everything goes according to plan I should have a contract on a house before the weekend. Cross your collective fingers please.
Monday, August 07, 2006
waiting for the hammer to fall
I feel dirty.
PokerStars Game #5835464233: Hold'em No Limit ($0.10/$0.25) - 2006/08/07 - 20:51:26 (ET)
Table 'Algebar' 6-max Seat #5 is the button
Seat 1: 23skidoo ($24.25 in chips)
Seat 2: MICHOLE ($5.80 in chips)
Seat 3: izzy101 ($18 in chips)
Seat 4: daniela249 ($25.45 in chips)
Seat 5: 2and7 ($11.70 in chips)
Seat 6: KipperGuts ($19.35 in chips)
KipperGuts: posts small blind $0.10
23skidoo: posts big blind $0.25
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to 23skidoo [2d 7s]
MICHOLE: raises $0.25 to $0.50
izzy101: folds
daniela249: folds
2and7: folds
KipperGuts: calls $0.40
23skidoo: calls $0.25
*** FLOP *** [9d 3d As]
I cold call the 27 planning on betting the flop and ouplaying the raiser.
I was relatively new to the table, but hadnt played a hand.
KipperGuts: bets $0.25
23skidoo: raises $0.75 to $1
MICHOLE: calls $1
KipperGuts: calls $0.75
*** TURN *** [9d 3d As] [Qd]
Didn't work so goot, but I can still represent two high diamonds for a scare bet.
KipperGuts: bets $0.25
23skidoo: raises $3.75 to $4
MICHOLE: calls $4
KipperGuts: folds
*** RIVER *** [9d 3d As Qd] [7d]
So I'm sure I'm dead now, but at least I caught a flush. I have to call, just to show the hammer.
23skidoo: checks
MICHOLE: bets $0.30 and is all-in
23skidoo: calls $0.30
Woot, Michole played the nines horribly and let me catch bottom flush woot. Why wouldn't you reraise the turn bet with a set? wow.
*** SHOW DOWN ***
MICHOLE: shows [9h 9c] (three of a kind, Nines)
23skidoo: shows [2d 7s] (a flush, Queen high)
23skidoo collected $12.75 from pot
PokerStars Game #5835464233: Hold'em No Limit ($0.10/$0.25) - 2006/08/07 - 20:51:26 (ET)
Table 'Algebar' 6-max Seat #5 is the button
Seat 1: 23skidoo ($24.25 in chips)
Seat 2: MICHOLE ($5.80 in chips)
Seat 3: izzy101 ($18 in chips)
Seat 4: daniela249 ($25.45 in chips)
Seat 5: 2and7 ($11.70 in chips)
Seat 6: KipperGuts ($19.35 in chips)
KipperGuts: posts small blind $0.10
23skidoo: posts big blind $0.25
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to 23skidoo [2d 7s]
MICHOLE: raises $0.25 to $0.50
izzy101: folds
daniela249: folds
2and7: folds
KipperGuts: calls $0.40
23skidoo: calls $0.25
*** FLOP *** [9d 3d As]
I cold call the 27 planning on betting the flop and ouplaying the raiser.
I was relatively new to the table, but hadnt played a hand.
KipperGuts: bets $0.25
23skidoo: raises $0.75 to $1
MICHOLE: calls $1
KipperGuts: calls $0.75
*** TURN *** [9d 3d As] [Qd]
Didn't work so goot, but I can still represent two high diamonds for a scare bet.
KipperGuts: bets $0.25
23skidoo: raises $3.75 to $4
MICHOLE: calls $4
KipperGuts: folds
*** RIVER *** [9d 3d As Qd] [7d]
So I'm sure I'm dead now, but at least I caught a flush. I have to call, just to show the hammer.
23skidoo: checks
MICHOLE: bets $0.30 and is all-in
23skidoo: calls $0.30
Woot, Michole played the nines horribly and let me catch bottom flush woot. Why wouldn't you reraise the turn bet with a set? wow.
*** SHOW DOWN ***
MICHOLE: shows [9h 9c] (three of a kind, Nines)
23skidoo: shows [2d 7s] (a flush, Queen high)
23skidoo collected $12.75 from pot
waiting for the hammer to fall
I feel dirty.
PokerStars Game #5835464233: Hold'em No Limit ($0.10/$0.25) - 2006/08/07 - 20:51:26 (ET)
Table 'Algebar' 6-max Seat #5 is the button
Seat 1: 23skidoo ($24.25 in chips)
Seat 2: MICHOLE ($5.80 in chips)
Seat 3: izzy101 ($18 in chips)
Seat 4: daniela249 ($25.45 in chips)
Seat 5: 2and7 ($11.70 in chips)
Seat 6: KipperGuts ($19.35 in chips)
KipperGuts: posts small blind $0.10
23skidoo: posts big blind $0.25
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to 23skidoo [2d 7s]
MICHOLE: raises $0.25 to $0.50
izzy101: folds
daniela249: folds
2and7: folds
KipperGuts: calls $0.40
23skidoo: calls $0.25
*** FLOP *** [9d 3d As]
I cold call the 27 planning on betting the flop and ouplaying the raiser.
I was relatively new to the table, but hadnt played a hand.
KipperGuts: bets $0.25
23skidoo: raises $0.75 to $1
MICHOLE: calls $1
KipperGuts: calls $0.75
*** TURN *** [9d 3d As] [Qd]
Didn't work so goot, but I can still represent two high diamonds for a scare bet.
KipperGuts: bets $0.25
23skidoo: raises $3.75 to $4
MICHOLE: calls $4
KipperGuts: folds
*** RIVER *** [9d 3d As Qd] [7d]
So I'm sure I'm dead now, but at least I caught a flush. I have to call, just to show the hammer.
23skidoo: checks
MICHOLE: bets $0.30 and is all-in
23skidoo: calls $0.30
Woot, Michole played the nines horribly and let me catch bottom flush woot. Why wouldn't you reraise the turn bet with a set? wow.
*** SHOW DOWN ***
MICHOLE: shows [9h 9c] (three of a kind, Nines)
23skidoo: shows [2d 7s] (a flush, Queen high)
23skidoo collected $12.75 from pot
PokerStars Game #5835464233: Hold'em No Limit ($0.10/$0.25) - 2006/08/07 - 20:51:26 (ET)
Table 'Algebar' 6-max Seat #5 is the button
Seat 1: 23skidoo ($24.25 in chips)
Seat 2: MICHOLE ($5.80 in chips)
Seat 3: izzy101 ($18 in chips)
Seat 4: daniela249 ($25.45 in chips)
Seat 5: 2and7 ($11.70 in chips)
Seat 6: KipperGuts ($19.35 in chips)
KipperGuts: posts small blind $0.10
23skidoo: posts big blind $0.25
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to 23skidoo [2d 7s]
MICHOLE: raises $0.25 to $0.50
izzy101: folds
daniela249: folds
2and7: folds
KipperGuts: calls $0.40
23skidoo: calls $0.25
*** FLOP *** [9d 3d As]
I cold call the 27 planning on betting the flop and ouplaying the raiser.
I was relatively new to the table, but hadnt played a hand.
KipperGuts: bets $0.25
23skidoo: raises $0.75 to $1
MICHOLE: calls $1
KipperGuts: calls $0.75
*** TURN *** [9d 3d As] [Qd]
Didn't work so goot, but I can still represent two high diamonds for a scare bet.
KipperGuts: bets $0.25
23skidoo: raises $3.75 to $4
MICHOLE: calls $4
KipperGuts: folds
*** RIVER *** [9d 3d As Qd] [7d]
So I'm sure I'm dead now, but at least I caught a flush. I have to call, just to show the hammer.
23skidoo: checks
MICHOLE: bets $0.30 and is all-in
23skidoo: calls $0.30
Woot, Michole played the nines horribly and let me catch bottom flush woot. Why wouldn't you reraise the turn bet with a set? wow.
*** SHOW DOWN ***
MICHOLE: shows [9h 9c] (three of a kind, Nines)
23skidoo: shows [2d 7s] (a flush, Queen high)
23skidoo collected $12.75 from pot
Sunday, August 06, 2006
break
1st break T2640, about 1k below average with 3784 players out of 5434 to start.
I got kicked hard in the junk early when I ran a straight into a FH, then couldnt catch with AKo. Got as far down as 1k then built back to just over 5k. Lost half my stack calling allin with TT on a 9 hi board. Villain has nines.
Patience patience patience.
3 hands later this happens:
action was on him preflop, he called a significant portion of his stack on AJo
I got kicked hard in the junk early when I ran a straight into a FH, then couldnt catch with AKo. Got as far down as 1k then built back to just over 5k. Lost half my stack calling allin with TT on a 9 hi board. Villain has nines.
Patience patience patience.
3 hands later this happens:
action was on him preflop, he called a significant portion of his stack on AJo
break
1st break T2640, about 1k below average with 3784 players out of 5434 to start.
I got kicked hard in the junk early when I ran a straight into a FH, then couldnt catch with AKo. Got as far down as 1k then built back to just over 5k. Lost half my stack calling allin with TT on a 9 hi board. Villain has nines.
Patience patience patience.
3 hands later this happens:
action was on him preflop, he called a significant portion of his stack on AJo
I got kicked hard in the junk early when I ran a straight into a FH, then couldnt catch with AKo. Got as far down as 1k then built back to just over 5k. Lost half my stack calling allin with TT on a 9 hi board. Villain has nines.
Patience patience patience.
3 hands later this happens:
action was on him preflop, he called a significant portion of his stack on AJo
9+4.5=200???
Two Buy-ins and an add on was all it took to get into the top 25 of a 523 person field. Not only that, but when the tourney was over, I was 2nd in chips.
Part of me says, damn, I wish it was a cash tourney, but another part says, screw it.... why not me?
So, as long as everything goes well this morning, I'll join ~2000 of PokerStars finest in today's Million Guaranteed.
Three keys in last nights game that I hope fall into today.
1. Patience - with a little cajooling (thanks KJ), I was able to tighten up a bit after getting a nice stack.
2. Early chip lead - About 5 or 6 hands in I limped with 33 and got my set on the flop, I turned it into a full house and took out 2 others. This enabled me to be more selective, and also to cover about 75% of the field.
3. Luck - I can only think of one time that I pushed when I was behind. I had TT and had a mid-sized stack covered. Flop came with 2 low cards and a queen. I was first to act with 3 behind me and pushed. I got called with AQ and caught a T on the turn. 2 hands later I caught Aces and took another good stack out.
The one fly in the ointment is that I'm at work right now, if my project runs overtime, I'm screwed. So stop bothering me and let me get back to it.
Part of me says, damn, I wish it was a cash tourney, but another part says, screw it.... why not me?
So, as long as everything goes well this morning, I'll join ~2000 of PokerStars finest in today's Million Guaranteed.
Three keys in last nights game that I hope fall into today.
1. Patience - with a little cajooling (thanks KJ), I was able to tighten up a bit after getting a nice stack.
2. Early chip lead - About 5 or 6 hands in I limped with 33 and got my set on the flop, I turned it into a full house and took out 2 others. This enabled me to be more selective, and also to cover about 75% of the field.
3. Luck - I can only think of one time that I pushed when I was behind. I had TT and had a mid-sized stack covered. Flop came with 2 low cards and a queen. I was first to act with 3 behind me and pushed. I got called with AQ and caught a T on the turn. 2 hands later I caught Aces and took another good stack out.
The one fly in the ointment is that I'm at work right now, if my project runs overtime, I'm screwed. So stop bothering me and let me get back to it.
9+4.5=200???
Two Buy-ins and an add on was all it took to get into the top 25 of a 523 person field. Not only that, but when the tourney was over, I was 2nd in chips.
Part of me says, damn, I wish it was a cash tourney, but another part says, screw it.... why not me?
So, as long as everything goes well this morning, I'll join ~2000 of PokerStars finest in today's Million Guaranteed.
Three keys in last nights game that I hope fall into today.
1. Patience - with a little cajooling (thanks KJ), I was able to tighten up a bit after getting a nice stack.
2. Early chip lead - About 5 or 6 hands in I limped with 33 and got my set on the flop, I turned it into a full house and took out 2 others. This enabled me to be more selective, and also to cover about 75% of the field.
3. Luck - I can only think of one time that I pushed when I was behind. I had TT and had a mid-sized stack covered. Flop came with 2 low cards and a queen. I was first to act with 3 behind me and pushed. I got called with AQ and caught a T on the turn. 2 hands later I caught Aces and took another good stack out.
The one fly in the ointment is that I'm at work right now, if my project runs overtime, I'm screwed. So stop bothering me and let me get back to it.
Part of me says, damn, I wish it was a cash tourney, but another part says, screw it.... why not me?
So, as long as everything goes well this morning, I'll join ~2000 of PokerStars finest in today's Million Guaranteed.
Three keys in last nights game that I hope fall into today.
1. Patience - with a little cajooling (thanks KJ), I was able to tighten up a bit after getting a nice stack.
2. Early chip lead - About 5 or 6 hands in I limped with 33 and got my set on the flop, I turned it into a full house and took out 2 others. This enabled me to be more selective, and also to cover about 75% of the field.
3. Luck - I can only think of one time that I pushed when I was behind. I had TT and had a mid-sized stack covered. Flop came with 2 low cards and a queen. I was first to act with 3 behind me and pushed. I got called with AQ and caught a T on the turn. 2 hands later I caught Aces and took another good stack out.
The one fly in the ointment is that I'm at work right now, if my project runs overtime, I'm screwed. So stop bothering me and let me get back to it.
Friday, August 04, 2006
NOT having fun?
Played a little Limit OH8 tourney last night. 1-Table 5.50 SNG. It really amazes me how bad people are at this game. I have played larger OH8 events and have cashed a couple of times, a handful of smaller tourneys, and a few cash tables.
Omaha is a complex game, and most people play it just like holdem. It seems in my limited experience that players at low stakes OH8 fail to make adjustments for the greater rates of flushes and straights that come out. I've had more than a few players take 2 pair to the river on straight and/or flush boards. I was able to take control of the table when we were down to 6. I swooped with the wheel turned into straight to 6. 4 handed I was able to bully the table into submission by check raising whenever possible it seems to be fairly easy to suck out another bet there.
During the same time I watched a OH8 table on FT with Juanda, Seidel, Bloch, and Stuart Patterson. Inspiring, as the rake on most hands were more than the entire table stakes of my game.
After winning the tourney I felt good enough to donate to the bloggers at WWDN:NOT. Around the 3rd level my hammer got sucked out on by sooted slick. ugh... donkeys.
I felt jipped by the NOT, so I started up a 25/NL table and got joined by guin, darval, astin , butch, jordan, Kat and MHG. I lost a few bucks early against a random big stack at the table, but ran into some good cards and left up 2 buy ins. yippee. Sorry I stacked you twice Astin, but you asked for it. :)
I'll be busy as hell this weekend, so see you on the virtual felt on Monday or Tuesday!
Omaha is a complex game, and most people play it just like holdem. It seems in my limited experience that players at low stakes OH8 fail to make adjustments for the greater rates of flushes and straights that come out. I've had more than a few players take 2 pair to the river on straight and/or flush boards. I was able to take control of the table when we were down to 6. I swooped with the wheel turned into straight to 6. 4 handed I was able to bully the table into submission by check raising whenever possible it seems to be fairly easy to suck out another bet there.
During the same time I watched a OH8 table on FT with Juanda, Seidel, Bloch, and Stuart Patterson. Inspiring, as the rake on most hands were more than the entire table stakes of my game.
After winning the tourney I felt good enough to donate to the bloggers at WWDN:NOT. Around the 3rd level my hammer got sucked out on by sooted slick. ugh... donkeys.
I felt jipped by the NOT, so I started up a 25/NL table and got joined by guin, darval, astin , butch, jordan, Kat and MHG. I lost a few bucks early against a random big stack at the table, but ran into some good cards and left up 2 buy ins. yippee. Sorry I stacked you twice Astin, but you asked for it. :)
I'll be busy as hell this weekend, so see you on the virtual felt on Monday or Tuesday!
NOT having fun?
Played a little Limit OH8 tourney last night. 1-Table 5.50 SNG. It really amazes me how bad people are at this game. I have played larger OH8 events and have cashed a couple of times, a handful of smaller tourneys, and a few cash tables.
Omaha is a complex game, and most people play it just like holdem. It seems in my limited experience that players at low stakes OH8 fail to make adjustments for the greater rates of flushes and straights that come out. I've had more than a few players take 2 pair to the river on straight and/or flush boards. I was able to take control of the table when we were down to 6. I swooped with the wheel turned into straight to 6. 4 handed I was able to bully the table into submission by check raising whenever possible it seems to be fairly easy to suck out another bet there.
During the same time I watched a OH8 table on FT with Juanda, Seidel, Bloch, and Stuart Patterson. Inspiring, as the rake on most hands were more than the entire table stakes of my game.
After winning the tourney I felt good enough to donate to the bloggers at WWDN:NOT. Around the 3rd level my hammer got sucked out on by sooted slick. ugh... donkeys.
I felt jipped by the NOT, so I started up a 25/NL table and got joined by guin, darval, astin , butch, jordan, Kat and MHG. I lost a few bucks early against a random big stack at the table, but ran into some good cards and left up 2 buy ins. yippee. Sorry I stacked you twice Astin, but you asked for it. :)
I'll be busy as hell this weekend, so see you on the virtual felt on Monday or Tuesday!
Omaha is a complex game, and most people play it just like holdem. It seems in my limited experience that players at low stakes OH8 fail to make adjustments for the greater rates of flushes and straights that come out. I've had more than a few players take 2 pair to the river on straight and/or flush boards. I was able to take control of the table when we were down to 6. I swooped with the wheel turned into straight to 6. 4 handed I was able to bully the table into submission by check raising whenever possible it seems to be fairly easy to suck out another bet there.
During the same time I watched a OH8 table on FT with Juanda, Seidel, Bloch, and Stuart Patterson. Inspiring, as the rake on most hands were more than the entire table stakes of my game.
After winning the tourney I felt good enough to donate to the bloggers at WWDN:NOT. Around the 3rd level my hammer got sucked out on by sooted slick. ugh... donkeys.
I felt jipped by the NOT, so I started up a 25/NL table and got joined by guin, darval, astin , butch, jordan, Kat and MHG. I lost a few bucks early against a random big stack at the table, but ran into some good cards and left up 2 buy ins. yippee. Sorry I stacked you twice Astin, but you asked for it. :)
I'll be busy as hell this weekend, so see you on the virtual felt on Monday or Tuesday!
Thursday, August 03, 2006
M at the WSOP
Craig ROX0rs, read it.
How much is $14,597? If you had a chance to sit on your hands for six hours to then be given that much, would you do it?
My first reaction is hell yes, I've sat on my ass waiting for three days, another six hours ain't gonna kill me.
This is a kneejerk reaction, since I've never even thought of sniffing that much money in a poker game. So, to further analyze the issue, CC brings up some interesting scenarios.
1. What do you do if you have $25k in chips?
2. What do you do if you have $100k in chips and are here on a small satellite?
3. What do you do if you have $225k in chips?
4. What happens tomorrow?
I'd have to answer that in the truest poker way I can.
It depends.
How's that for hard hitting and thought provoking?
But really, If I am me at the WSOP on day 3, first of all I'm thankful I've made it this far. It has taken a healthy mix of good play, good cards, luck, and moxie to make it through such a large field. If I have played well (or lucky) enough to make it this far, I should be lucky/good enough to get deep into cash territory.
However, if I have barely hung on for the past day, I'm bemoaning a bad beat or 2 or my horrible weak play. In this scenario I vow to hang on and hope for the best, I will not go out with a non-premium hand, but with an M below 5 I won't get more than a couple of chances to double.
1. What do you do if you have $25k in chips?
If I have 25K in chips, I have done something wrong. My semi-loose semi-aggressive style would have me on the rail or with a good amount of chippies to spread around. By the time I've gotten to 25K on day 3, I'm sure at least one or 2 people at my table think I'm barely above a trained monkey, and will call me just to bust me. I'll push with any reasonable hand here, suited connectors, Ax, any pair, and hope for the best.
2. What do you do if you have $100k in chips and are here on a small sattellite?
I'll avoid the sattelite part of the question, because it is a moot point. First of all, threes no way I would directly buy in to the WSOP, even if I did have the cash, there's no way I could justify it. If I am good enough I'd have gotten here on a satellite or by sponsorship. With 100k I tighten up a bit, but play position on the lower stacks. I don't push here in nearly all circumstances.
3. What do you do if you have $225k in chips?
With this many chips you will really be able to muscle smaller stacks. I believe conventional tournament strategy would split the players into 2 groups, the pushers, and the folders. This is the most grueling part of the tourney.. Waiting out the bubble. I would take advantage of the sitters in any way I could. With 225k you could easily move up +100k on the bubble with steals and coinflips.
4. What happens tomorrow?
Most likely the aggression factor mellows a bit tomorrow. As the hangers-on will be dropping in the money and taking chances with lesser holdings. I build slowly and prepare myself to be a millionaire.
How much is $14,597? If you had a chance to sit on your hands for six hours to then be given that much, would you do it?
My first reaction is hell yes, I've sat on my ass waiting for three days, another six hours ain't gonna kill me.
This is a kneejerk reaction, since I've never even thought of sniffing that much money in a poker game. So, to further analyze the issue, CC brings up some interesting scenarios.
1. What do you do if you have $25k in chips?
2. What do you do if you have $100k in chips and are here on a small satellite?
3. What do you do if you have $225k in chips?
4. What happens tomorrow?
I'd have to answer that in the truest poker way I can.
It depends.
How's that for hard hitting and thought provoking?
But really, If I am me at the WSOP on day 3, first of all I'm thankful I've made it this far. It has taken a healthy mix of good play, good cards, luck, and moxie to make it through such a large field. If I have played well (or lucky) enough to make it this far, I should be lucky/good enough to get deep into cash territory.
However, if I have barely hung on for the past day, I'm bemoaning a bad beat or 2 or my horrible weak play. In this scenario I vow to hang on and hope for the best, I will not go out with a non-premium hand, but with an M below 5 I won't get more than a couple of chances to double.
1. What do you do if you have $25k in chips?
If I have 25K in chips, I have done something wrong. My semi-loose semi-aggressive style would have me on the rail or with a good amount of chippies to spread around. By the time I've gotten to 25K on day 3, I'm sure at least one or 2 people at my table think I'm barely above a trained monkey, and will call me just to bust me. I'll push with any reasonable hand here, suited connectors, Ax, any pair, and hope for the best.
2. What do you do if you have $100k in chips and are here on a small sattellite?
I'll avoid the sattelite part of the question, because it is a moot point. First of all, threes no way I would directly buy in to the WSOP, even if I did have the cash, there's no way I could justify it. If I am good enough I'd have gotten here on a satellite or by sponsorship. With 100k I tighten up a bit, but play position on the lower stacks. I don't push here in nearly all circumstances.
3. What do you do if you have $225k in chips?
With this many chips you will really be able to muscle smaller stacks. I believe conventional tournament strategy would split the players into 2 groups, the pushers, and the folders. This is the most grueling part of the tourney.. Waiting out the bubble. I would take advantage of the sitters in any way I could. With 225k you could easily move up +100k on the bubble with steals and coinflips.
4. What happens tomorrow?
Most likely the aggression factor mellows a bit tomorrow. As the hangers-on will be dropping in the money and taking chances with lesser holdings. I build slowly and prepare myself to be a millionaire.
M at the WSOP
Craig ROX0rs, read it.
How much is $14,597? If you had a chance to sit on your hands for six hours to then be given that much, would you do it?
My first reaction is hell yes, I've sat on my ass waiting for three days, another six hours ain't gonna kill me.
This is a kneejerk reaction, since I've never even thought of sniffing that much money in a poker game. So, to further analyze the issue, CC brings up some interesting scenarios.
1. What do you do if you have $25k in chips?
2. What do you do if you have $100k in chips and are here on a small satellite?
3. What do you do if you have $225k in chips?
4. What happens tomorrow?
I'd have to answer that in the truest poker way I can.
It depends.
How's that for hard hitting and thought provoking?
But really, If I am me at the WSOP on day 3, first of all I'm thankful I've made it this far. It has taken a healthy mix of good play, good cards, luck, and moxie to make it through such a large field. If I have played well (or lucky) enough to make it this far, I should be lucky/good enough to get deep into cash territory.
However, if I have barely hung on for the past day, I'm bemoaning a bad beat or 2 or my horrible weak play. In this scenario I vow to hang on and hope for the best, I will not go out with a non-premium hand, but with an M below 5 I won't get more than a couple of chances to double.
1. What do you do if you have $25k in chips?
If I have 25K in chips, I have done something wrong. My semi-loose semi-aggressive style would have me on the rail or with a good amount of chippies to spread around. By the time I've gotten to 25K on day 3, I'm sure at least one or 2 people at my table think I'm barely above a trained monkey, and will call me just to bust me. I'll push with any reasonable hand here, suited connectors, Ax, any pair, and hope for the best.
2. What do you do if you have $100k in chips and are here on a small sattellite?
I'll avoid the sattelite part of the question, because it is a moot point. First of all, threes no way I would directly buy in to the WSOP, even if I did have the cash, there's no way I could justify it. If I am good enough I'd have gotten here on a satellite or by sponsorship. With 100k I tighten up a bit, but play position on the lower stacks. I don't push here in nearly all circumstances.
3. What do you do if you have $225k in chips?
With this many chips you will really be able to muscle smaller stacks. I believe conventional tournament strategy would split the players into 2 groups, the pushers, and the folders. This is the most grueling part of the tourney.. Waiting out the bubble. I would take advantage of the sitters in any way I could. With 225k you could easily move up +100k on the bubble with steals and coinflips.
4. What happens tomorrow?
Most likely the aggression factor mellows a bit tomorrow. As the hangers-on will be dropping in the money and taking chances with lesser holdings. I build slowly and prepare myself to be a millionaire.
How much is $14,597? If you had a chance to sit on your hands for six hours to then be given that much, would you do it?
My first reaction is hell yes, I've sat on my ass waiting for three days, another six hours ain't gonna kill me.
This is a kneejerk reaction, since I've never even thought of sniffing that much money in a poker game. So, to further analyze the issue, CC brings up some interesting scenarios.
1. What do you do if you have $25k in chips?
2. What do you do if you have $100k in chips and are here on a small satellite?
3. What do you do if you have $225k in chips?
4. What happens tomorrow?
I'd have to answer that in the truest poker way I can.
It depends.
How's that for hard hitting and thought provoking?
But really, If I am me at the WSOP on day 3, first of all I'm thankful I've made it this far. It has taken a healthy mix of good play, good cards, luck, and moxie to make it through such a large field. If I have played well (or lucky) enough to make it this far, I should be lucky/good enough to get deep into cash territory.
However, if I have barely hung on for the past day, I'm bemoaning a bad beat or 2 or my horrible weak play. In this scenario I vow to hang on and hope for the best, I will not go out with a non-premium hand, but with an M below 5 I won't get more than a couple of chances to double.
1. What do you do if you have $25k in chips?
If I have 25K in chips, I have done something wrong. My semi-loose semi-aggressive style would have me on the rail or with a good amount of chippies to spread around. By the time I've gotten to 25K on day 3, I'm sure at least one or 2 people at my table think I'm barely above a trained monkey, and will call me just to bust me. I'll push with any reasonable hand here, suited connectors, Ax, any pair, and hope for the best.
2. What do you do if you have $100k in chips and are here on a small sattellite?
I'll avoid the sattelite part of the question, because it is a moot point. First of all, threes no way I would directly buy in to the WSOP, even if I did have the cash, there's no way I could justify it. If I am good enough I'd have gotten here on a satellite or by sponsorship. With 100k I tighten up a bit, but play position on the lower stacks. I don't push here in nearly all circumstances.
3. What do you do if you have $225k in chips?
With this many chips you will really be able to muscle smaller stacks. I believe conventional tournament strategy would split the players into 2 groups, the pushers, and the folders. This is the most grueling part of the tourney.. Waiting out the bubble. I would take advantage of the sitters in any way I could. With 225k you could easily move up +100k on the bubble with steals and coinflips.
4. What happens tomorrow?
Most likely the aggression factor mellows a bit tomorrow. As the hangers-on will be dropping in the money and taking chances with lesser holdings. I build slowly and prepare myself to be a millionaire.
tonight's fun hand....
brought to you by the tourist.....
PokerStars Game #5778792880: Hold'em No Limit ($0.25/$0.50) - 2006/08/03 - 00:25:06 (ET)
Table 'Rimito' 6-max Seat #6 is the button
Seat 1: 911RedRuM ($5.70 in chips)
Seat 2: bartrim8 ($11.10 in chips)
Seat 3: Brammy ($5 in chips)
Seat 4: TitanTB ($31.80 in chips)
Seat 5: jonest ($47 in chips)
Seat 6: 23skidoo ($76.90 in chips)
911RedRuM: posts small blind $0.25
bartrim8: posts big blind $0.50
jonest: posts small & big blinds $0.75
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to 23skidoo [Ac 7c]
Brammy: raises $0.50 to $1
TitanTB: calls $1
jonest: calls $0.50
23skidoo: calls $1
911RedRuM: folds
bartrim8: raises $2.50 to $3.50
Brammy: raises $1.50 to $5 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $4
jonest: folds
23skidoo: calls $4
bartrim8: calls $1.50
*** FLOP *** [9s 8c 9c]
bartrim8: checks
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: calls $2
bartrim8: calls $2
*** TURN *** [9s 8c 9c] [5c]
bartrim8: checks
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: calls $2
bartrim8: raises $2.10 to $4.10 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $2.10
23skidoo: raises $6.40 to $10.50
TitanTB: calls $6.40
*** RIVER *** [9s 8c 9c 5c] [6h]
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: raises $57.40 to $59.40 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $12.30 and is all-in
*** SHOW DOWN ***
23skidoo: shows [Ac 7c] (a flush, Ace high)
TitanTB: mucks hand
23skidoo collected $40.30 from side pot-2
bartrim8: shows [Jc Tc] (a flush, Jack high)
23skidoo collected $17.45 from side pot-1
Brammy: mucks hand
23skidoo collected $20.45 from main pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $81.20 Main pot $20.45. Side pot-1 $17.45. Side pot-2 $40.30. | Rake $3
Board [9s 8c 9c 5c 6h]
Seat 1: 911RedRuM (small blind) folded before Flop
Seat 2: bartrim8 (big blind) showed [Jc Tc] and lost with a flush, Jack high
Seat 3: Brammy mucked [Kc Kd]
Seat 4: TitanTB mucked [Ah As]
Seat 5: jonest folded before Flop
Seat 6: 23skidoo (button) showed [Ac 7c] and won ($78.20) with a flush, Ace high
PokerStars Game #5778792880: Hold'em No Limit ($0.25/$0.50) - 2006/08/03 - 00:25:06 (ET)
Table 'Rimito' 6-max Seat #6 is the button
Seat 1: 911RedRuM ($5.70 in chips)
Seat 2: bartrim8 ($11.10 in chips)
Seat 3: Brammy ($5 in chips)
Seat 4: TitanTB ($31.80 in chips)
Seat 5: jonest ($47 in chips)
Seat 6: 23skidoo ($76.90 in chips)
911RedRuM: posts small blind $0.25
bartrim8: posts big blind $0.50
jonest: posts small & big blinds $0.75
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to 23skidoo [Ac 7c]
Brammy: raises $0.50 to $1
TitanTB: calls $1
jonest: calls $0.50
23skidoo: calls $1
911RedRuM: folds
bartrim8: raises $2.50 to $3.50
Brammy: raises $1.50 to $5 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $4
jonest: folds
23skidoo: calls $4
bartrim8: calls $1.50
*** FLOP *** [9s 8c 9c]
bartrim8: checks
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: calls $2
bartrim8: calls $2
*** TURN *** [9s 8c 9c] [5c]
bartrim8: checks
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: calls $2
bartrim8: raises $2.10 to $4.10 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $2.10
23skidoo: raises $6.40 to $10.50
TitanTB: calls $6.40
*** RIVER *** [9s 8c 9c 5c] [6h]
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: raises $57.40 to $59.40 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $12.30 and is all-in
*** SHOW DOWN ***
23skidoo: shows [Ac 7c] (a flush, Ace high)
TitanTB: mucks hand
23skidoo collected $40.30 from side pot-2
bartrim8: shows [Jc Tc] (a flush, Jack high)
23skidoo collected $17.45 from side pot-1
Brammy: mucks hand
23skidoo collected $20.45 from main pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $81.20 Main pot $20.45. Side pot-1 $17.45. Side pot-2 $40.30. | Rake $3
Board [9s 8c 9c 5c 6h]
Seat 1: 911RedRuM (small blind) folded before Flop
Seat 2: bartrim8 (big blind) showed [Jc Tc] and lost with a flush, Jack high
Seat 3: Brammy mucked [Kc Kd]
Seat 4: TitanTB mucked [Ah As]
Seat 5: jonest folded before Flop
Seat 6: 23skidoo (button) showed [Ac 7c] and won ($78.20) with a flush, Ace high
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
tonight's fun hand....
brought to you by the tourist.....
PokerStars Game #5778792880: Hold'em No Limit ($0.25/$0.50) - 2006/08/03 - 00:25:06 (ET)
Table 'Rimito' 6-max Seat #6 is the button
Seat 1: 911RedRuM ($5.70 in chips)
Seat 2: bartrim8 ($11.10 in chips)
Seat 3: Brammy ($5 in chips)
Seat 4: TitanTB ($31.80 in chips)
Seat 5: jonest ($47 in chips)
Seat 6: 23skidoo ($76.90 in chips)
911RedRuM: posts small blind $0.25
bartrim8: posts big blind $0.50
jonest: posts small & big blinds $0.75
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to 23skidoo [Ac 7c]
Brammy: raises $0.50 to $1
TitanTB: calls $1
jonest: calls $0.50
23skidoo: calls $1
911RedRuM: folds
bartrim8: raises $2.50 to $3.50
Brammy: raises $1.50 to $5 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $4
jonest: folds
23skidoo: calls $4
bartrim8: calls $1.50
*** FLOP *** [9s 8c 9c]
bartrim8: checks
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: calls $2
bartrim8: calls $2
*** TURN *** [9s 8c 9c] [5c]
bartrim8: checks
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: calls $2
bartrim8: raises $2.10 to $4.10 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $2.10
23skidoo: raises $6.40 to $10.50
TitanTB: calls $6.40
*** RIVER *** [9s 8c 9c 5c] [6h]
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: raises $57.40 to $59.40 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $12.30 and is all-in
*** SHOW DOWN ***
23skidoo: shows [Ac 7c] (a flush, Ace high)
TitanTB: mucks hand
23skidoo collected $40.30 from side pot-2
bartrim8: shows [Jc Tc] (a flush, Jack high)
23skidoo collected $17.45 from side pot-1
Brammy: mucks hand
23skidoo collected $20.45 from main pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $81.20 Main pot $20.45. Side pot-1 $17.45. Side pot-2 $40.30. | Rake $3
Board [9s 8c 9c 5c 6h]
Seat 1: 911RedRuM (small blind) folded before Flop
Seat 2: bartrim8 (big blind) showed [Jc Tc] and lost with a flush, Jack high
Seat 3: Brammy mucked [Kc Kd]
Seat 4: TitanTB mucked [Ah As]
Seat 5: jonest folded before Flop
Seat 6: 23skidoo (button) showed [Ac 7c] and won ($78.20) with a flush, Ace high
PokerStars Game #5778792880: Hold'em No Limit ($0.25/$0.50) - 2006/08/03 - 00:25:06 (ET)
Table 'Rimito' 6-max Seat #6 is the button
Seat 1: 911RedRuM ($5.70 in chips)
Seat 2: bartrim8 ($11.10 in chips)
Seat 3: Brammy ($5 in chips)
Seat 4: TitanTB ($31.80 in chips)
Seat 5: jonest ($47 in chips)
Seat 6: 23skidoo ($76.90 in chips)
911RedRuM: posts small blind $0.25
bartrim8: posts big blind $0.50
jonest: posts small & big blinds $0.75
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to 23skidoo [Ac 7c]
Brammy: raises $0.50 to $1
TitanTB: calls $1
jonest: calls $0.50
23skidoo: calls $1
911RedRuM: folds
bartrim8: raises $2.50 to $3.50
Brammy: raises $1.50 to $5 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $4
jonest: folds
23skidoo: calls $4
bartrim8: calls $1.50
*** FLOP *** [9s 8c 9c]
bartrim8: checks
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: calls $2
bartrim8: calls $2
*** TURN *** [9s 8c 9c] [5c]
bartrim8: checks
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: calls $2
bartrim8: raises $2.10 to $4.10 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $2.10
23skidoo: raises $6.40 to $10.50
TitanTB: calls $6.40
*** RIVER *** [9s 8c 9c 5c] [6h]
TitanTB: bets $2
23skidoo: raises $57.40 to $59.40 and is all-in
TitanTB: calls $12.30 and is all-in
*** SHOW DOWN ***
23skidoo: shows [Ac 7c] (a flush, Ace high)
TitanTB: mucks hand
23skidoo collected $40.30 from side pot-2
bartrim8: shows [Jc Tc] (a flush, Jack high)
23skidoo collected $17.45 from side pot-1
Brammy: mucks hand
23skidoo collected $20.45 from main pot
*** SUMMARY ***
Total pot $81.20 Main pot $20.45. Side pot-1 $17.45. Side pot-2 $40.30. | Rake $3
Board [9s 8c 9c 5c 6h]
Seat 1: 911RedRuM (small blind) folded before Flop
Seat 2: bartrim8 (big blind) showed [Jc Tc] and lost with a flush, Jack high
Seat 3: Brammy mucked [Kc Kd]
Seat 4: TitanTB mucked [Ah As]
Seat 5: jonest folded before Flop
Seat 6: 23skidoo (button) showed [Ac 7c] and won ($78.20) with a flush, Ace high
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
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