So I managed to play in the MOOK for about 20 minutes last night.
I was doing some work for a friend of mine and ended up having to call Dell support....ugh. 4 hours later I managed to make it home...YAY.
I did log on near the beginning to play a few hands I got KK and no takers then pulled a straight out with A5. I got up to over 2K and had to go... I saw this morning that I ended up in 23rd place....awesome.
I may have to skip Riverchasers as well tonight...Maybe I should just donate my $10 and see how long I last....HMMM
Thursday, May 31, 2007
nolo contendere
So I managed to play in the MOOK for about 20 minutes last night.
I was doing some work for a friend of mine and ended up having to call Dell support....ugh. 4 hours later I managed to make it home...YAY.
I did log on near the beginning to play a few hands I got KK and no takers then pulled a straight out with A5. I got up to over 2K and had to go... I saw this morning that I ended up in 23rd place....awesome.
I may have to skip Riverchasers as well tonight...Maybe I should just donate my $10 and see how long I last....HMMM
I was doing some work for a friend of mine and ended up having to call Dell support....ugh. 4 hours later I managed to make it home...YAY.
I did log on near the beginning to play a few hands I got KK and no takers then pulled a straight out with A5. I got up to over 2K and had to go... I saw this morning that I ended up in 23rd place....awesome.
I may have to skip Riverchasers as well tonight...Maybe I should just donate my $10 and see how long I last....HMMM
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Draggin
I'm dragging a bit today..I followed up my whirlwind trip to NY with a long weekend of drinking, horseshoes, some swimming, and more drinking. Not much to report from the trip, other than I worked harder than usual, since I didn't have a game to go to...
The weekend was nice as I spent a lot of time with the kids and some of my friends with kids as well. My wife still needs to take it easy so I'm trying to alleviate the stress when I'm at home...there's just an awful lot to keep up with.
About an hour ago I started feeling not so good. Like I'm getting a cold. I hate that feeling. I'm looking forward to a night of hot tea, Vitamin C, and ginseng.
I don't like taking pills, and I loathe cold medicine so I try to just eat right, rest, and OD on vitamin c. It usually does the trick. I have no time to be sick.
Next on the docket is a three day trip to Montreal (any bloggers there?) near mid-June, then my family reunion/vacation the following week and another trip to NYC at the end of June. Yee ha!
As for poker...I have a lot of repair to do for the online coffers. Wish me luck.
The weekend was nice as I spent a lot of time with the kids and some of my friends with kids as well. My wife still needs to take it easy so I'm trying to alleviate the stress when I'm at home...there's just an awful lot to keep up with.
About an hour ago I started feeling not so good. Like I'm getting a cold. I hate that feeling. I'm looking forward to a night of hot tea, Vitamin C, and ginseng.
I don't like taking pills, and I loathe cold medicine so I try to just eat right, rest, and OD on vitamin c. It usually does the trick. I have no time to be sick.
Next on the docket is a three day trip to Montreal (any bloggers there?) near mid-June, then my family reunion/vacation the following week and another trip to NYC at the end of June. Yee ha!
As for poker...I have a lot of repair to do for the online coffers. Wish me luck.
Draggin
I'm dragging a bit today..I followed up my whirlwind trip to NY with a long weekend of drinking, horseshoes, some swimming, and more drinking. Not much to report from the trip, other than I worked harder than usual, since I didn't have a game to go to...
The weekend was nice as I spent a lot of time with the kids and some of my friends with kids as well. My wife still needs to take it easy so I'm trying to alleviate the stress when I'm at home...there's just an awful lot to keep up with.
About an hour ago I started feeling not so good. Like I'm getting a cold. I hate that feeling. I'm looking forward to a night of hot tea, Vitamin C, and ginseng.
I don't like taking pills, and I loathe cold medicine so I try to just eat right, rest, and OD on vitamin c. It usually does the trick. I have no time to be sick.
Next on the docket is a three day trip to Montreal (any bloggers there?) near mid-June, then my family reunion/vacation the following week and another trip to NYC at the end of June. Yee ha!
As for poker...I have a lot of repair to do for the online coffers. Wish me luck.
The weekend was nice as I spent a lot of time with the kids and some of my friends with kids as well. My wife still needs to take it easy so I'm trying to alleviate the stress when I'm at home...there's just an awful lot to keep up with.
About an hour ago I started feeling not so good. Like I'm getting a cold. I hate that feeling. I'm looking forward to a night of hot tea, Vitamin C, and ginseng.
I don't like taking pills, and I loathe cold medicine so I try to just eat right, rest, and OD on vitamin c. It usually does the trick. I have no time to be sick.
Next on the docket is a three day trip to Montreal (any bloggers there?) near mid-June, then my family reunion/vacation the following week and another trip to NYC at the end of June. Yee ha!
As for poker...I have a lot of repair to do for the online coffers. Wish me luck.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
ODDS AND ODDS
Had a good weekend. I hosted my Tennis team's party, tested out my new grill and managed not to destroy the basement despite the 8 guys vying for spots on the beer pong tournament. Yea, mid thirty and forty year olds still play beer pong.
My wife, the acrobat, managed to break her damn foot at some point in the evening. She was getting a hard to reach glass from the kitchen and missed the dismount. Fortunately she didn't require a hard cast and should be able to get around in a week or so. It will most likely take about 6 weeks to heal.
Sunday I played Don's Big Game. I stayed tight for the most part and played fairly well in my opinion. About 12 handed I missed a steal attempt, and had to wait until 10 handed to push AQo into an unraised pot. I got called by A6 that rivered a straight. I wasn't mad, but disappointed. One would hope to avoid that kind of play in a bigger game, but bloggers are bloggers I suppose.
I popped up the computer on the second hour of 24 and decided to try for a token. I managed to get one despite being down to 100 chips very early on.
My mind was never into the game as my table was fairly rocky. I got bored after the first break and made a dumb move with 3rd pair. I folded despite the fact I was committed and went down a few hands later.
I'm going to NY on Thursday, but have not gotten anyone to meet up with. Maybe I should just get some rest. I sure could use it.
You kids have a good week and I'll see you around.
My wife, the acrobat, managed to break her damn foot at some point in the evening. She was getting a hard to reach glass from the kitchen and missed the dismount. Fortunately she didn't require a hard cast and should be able to get around in a week or so. It will most likely take about 6 weeks to heal.
Sunday I played Don's Big Game. I stayed tight for the most part and played fairly well in my opinion. About 12 handed I missed a steal attempt, and had to wait until 10 handed to push AQo into an unraised pot. I got called by A6 that rivered a straight. I wasn't mad, but disappointed. One would hope to avoid that kind of play in a bigger game, but bloggers are bloggers I suppose.
I popped up the computer on the second hour of 24 and decided to try for a token. I managed to get one despite being down to 100 chips very early on.
My mind was never into the game as my table was fairly rocky. I got bored after the first break and made a dumb move with 3rd pair. I folded despite the fact I was committed and went down a few hands later.
I'm going to NY on Thursday, but have not gotten anyone to meet up with. Maybe I should just get some rest. I sure could use it.
You kids have a good week and I'll see you around.
ODDS AND ODDS
Had a good weekend. I hosted my Tennis team's party, tested out my new grill and managed not to destroy the basement despite the 8 guys vying for spots on the beer pong tournament. Yea, mid thirty and forty year olds still play beer pong.
My wife, the acrobat, managed to break her damn foot at some point in the evening. She was getting a hard to reach glass from the kitchen and missed the dismount. Fortunately she didn't require a hard cast and should be able to get around in a week or so. It will most likely take about 6 weeks to heal.
Sunday I played Don's Big Game. I stayed tight for the most part and played fairly well in my opinion. About 12 handed I missed a steal attempt, and had to wait until 10 handed to push AQo into an unraised pot. I got called by A6 that rivered a straight. I wasn't mad, but disappointed. One would hope to avoid that kind of play in a bigger game, but bloggers are bloggers I suppose.
I popped up the computer on the second hour of 24 and decided to try for a token. I managed to get one despite being down to 100 chips very early on.
My mind was never into the game as my table was fairly rocky. I got bored after the first break and made a dumb move with 3rd pair. I folded despite the fact I was committed and went down a few hands later.
I'm going to NY on Thursday, but have not gotten anyone to meet up with. Maybe I should just get some rest. I sure could use it.
You kids have a good week and I'll see you around.
My wife, the acrobat, managed to break her damn foot at some point in the evening. She was getting a hard to reach glass from the kitchen and missed the dismount. Fortunately she didn't require a hard cast and should be able to get around in a week or so. It will most likely take about 6 weeks to heal.
Sunday I played Don's Big Game. I stayed tight for the most part and played fairly well in my opinion. About 12 handed I missed a steal attempt, and had to wait until 10 handed to push AQo into an unraised pot. I got called by A6 that rivered a straight. I wasn't mad, but disappointed. One would hope to avoid that kind of play in a bigger game, but bloggers are bloggers I suppose.
I popped up the computer on the second hour of 24 and decided to try for a token. I managed to get one despite being down to 100 chips very early on.
My mind was never into the game as my table was fairly rocky. I got bored after the first break and made a dumb move with 3rd pair. I folded despite the fact I was committed and went down a few hands later.
I'm going to NY on Thursday, but have not gotten anyone to meet up with. Maybe I should just get some rest. I sure could use it.
You kids have a good week and I'll see you around.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
superhammer
3rd Level of a low buy in SNG
I've been super tight and have played only one hand
I am in mid position and decide to play the hammer...
Kids, do not try this at home.
Seat 1: Jokerman1311 (1,865)
Seat 3: porky007 (2,710)
Seat 6: iam23skidoo (1,540)
Seat 9: BenPak (1,755)
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iam23skidoo [7c 2h]
iam23skidoo raises to 300 (Standard raise, this should scream MONSTER to my opponents)
BenPak calls 300
Jokerman1311 calls 300
porky007 calls 200
Eww three callers, I am praying for a scary flop.
*** FLOP *** [6s Ts 9c] (Ugly enough...I have a gutshot, and I represent the big pair.)
iam23skidoo bets 500
BenPak calls 500
Jokerman1311 calls 500
Effing calling stations...I have no idea what they have, but they can't be strong.
*** TURN *** [6s Ts 9c] [Kh]
iam23skidoo has 15 seconds left to act (all in pause FTW..I have 4 outs, I'm going down in flames)
iam23skidoo bets 740, and is all in
BenPak has 15 seconds left to act
BenPak folds
Jokerman1311 calls 740 (uh oh)
iam23skidoo shows [7c 2h]
Jokerman1311 shows [Th Qc] (HAH! Second pair no kicker....what a jokerman)
*** RIVER *** [6s Ts 9c Kh] [8s] (BINGO!!!!)
iam23skidoo shows a straight, Ten high
Jokerman1311 shows a pair of Tens
iam23skidoo says HAMMER!
WOW speaking of Joy Division ! Kewl.
I've been super tight and have played only one hand
I am in mid position and decide to play the hammer...
Kids, do not try this at home.
Seat 1: Jokerman1311 (1,865)
Seat 3: porky007 (2,710)
Seat 6: iam23skidoo (1,540)
Seat 9: BenPak (1,755)
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iam23skidoo [7c 2h]
iam23skidoo raises to 300 (Standard raise, this should scream MONSTER to my opponents)
BenPak calls 300
Jokerman1311 calls 300
porky007 calls 200
Eww three callers, I am praying for a scary flop.
*** FLOP *** [6s Ts 9c] (Ugly enough...I have a gutshot, and I represent the big pair.)
iam23skidoo bets 500
BenPak calls 500
Jokerman1311 calls 500
Effing calling stations...I have no idea what they have, but they can't be strong.
*** TURN *** [6s Ts 9c] [Kh]
iam23skidoo has 15 seconds left to act (all in pause FTW..I have 4 outs, I'm going down in flames)
iam23skidoo bets 740, and is all in
BenPak has 15 seconds left to act
BenPak folds
Jokerman1311 calls 740 (uh oh)
iam23skidoo shows [7c 2h]
Jokerman1311 shows [Th Qc] (HAH! Second pair no kicker....what a jokerman)
*** RIVER *** [6s Ts 9c Kh] [8s] (BINGO!!!!)
iam23skidoo shows a straight, Ten high
Jokerman1311 shows a pair of Tens
iam23skidoo says HAMMER!
WOW speaking of Joy Division ! Kewl.
superhammer
3rd Level of a low buy in SNG
I've been super tight and have played only one hand
I am in mid position and decide to play the hammer...
Kids, do not try this at home.
Seat 1: Jokerman1311 (1,865)
Seat 3: porky007 (2,710)
Seat 6: iam23skidoo (1,540)
Seat 9: BenPak (1,755)
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iam23skidoo [7c 2h]
iam23skidoo raises to 300 (Standard raise, this should scream MONSTER to my opponents)
BenPak calls 300
Jokerman1311 calls 300
porky007 calls 200
Eww three callers, I am praying for a scary flop.
*** FLOP *** [6s Ts 9c] (Ugly enough...I have a gutshot, and I represent the big pair.)
iam23skidoo bets 500
BenPak calls 500
Jokerman1311 calls 500
Effing calling stations...I have no idea what they have, but they can't be strong.
*** TURN *** [6s Ts 9c] [Kh]
iam23skidoo has 15 seconds left to act (all in pause FTW..I have 4 outs, I'm going down in flames)
iam23skidoo bets 740, and is all in
BenPak has 15 seconds left to act
BenPak folds
Jokerman1311 calls 740 (uh oh)
iam23skidoo shows [7c 2h]
Jokerman1311 shows [Th Qc] (HAH! Second pair no kicker....what a jokerman)
*** RIVER *** [6s Ts 9c Kh] [8s] (BINGO!!!!)
iam23skidoo shows a straight, Ten high
Jokerman1311 shows a pair of Tens
iam23skidoo says HAMMER!
WOW speaking of Joy Division ! Kewl.
I've been super tight and have played only one hand
I am in mid position and decide to play the hammer...
Kids, do not try this at home.
Seat 1: Jokerman1311 (1,865)
Seat 3: porky007 (2,710)
Seat 6: iam23skidoo (1,540)
Seat 9: BenPak (1,755)
The button is in seat #1
*** HOLE CARDS ***
Dealt to iam23skidoo [7c 2h]
iam23skidoo raises to 300 (Standard raise, this should scream MONSTER to my opponents)
BenPak calls 300
Jokerman1311 calls 300
porky007 calls 200
Eww three callers, I am praying for a scary flop.
*** FLOP *** [6s Ts 9c] (Ugly enough...I have a gutshot, and I represent the big pair.)
iam23skidoo bets 500
BenPak calls 500
Jokerman1311 calls 500
Effing calling stations...I have no idea what they have, but they can't be strong.
*** TURN *** [6s Ts 9c] [Kh]
iam23skidoo has 15 seconds left to act (all in pause FTW..I have 4 outs, I'm going down in flames)
iam23skidoo bets 740, and is all in
BenPak has 15 seconds left to act
BenPak folds
Jokerman1311 calls 740 (uh oh)
iam23skidoo shows [7c 2h]
Jokerman1311 shows [Th Qc] (HAH! Second pair no kicker....what a jokerman)
*** RIVER *** [6s Ts 9c Kh] [8s] (BINGO!!!!)
iam23skidoo shows a straight, Ten high
Jokerman1311 shows a pair of Tens
iam23skidoo says HAMMER!
WOW speaking of Joy Division ! Kewl.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Seven Things and a weekend wrap up.
Just like my fine tagger Jordan, I was beginning to feel just like I did in 4th grade kickball. But not only did I finally get tagged, but I got tagged twice, the second coming from fellow ATLien CC . Thanks guys!
Now onto seven things....
1. I worked at 6 Flags over Georgia for 3 seasons. First year in food service, second and third in rides. I became an operator of Air Racer and an attendant at The Dahlonega Mine Train when I was 16 years old. Both rides had malfunctioned 2 years prior. I had nothing to do with it.
2. I am somewhat ambidextrous - I play golf, throw frisbee (including disk golf) and play tennis with both hands. I am left dominant though and pride myself for being in my 'right' mind.
3. In High School and my first year of college I wanted to be an actor. I finally came to the realization that I was not very good, and moved on to smoking pot and playing ultimate frisbee, which I was far better at.
4. I am a huge music fan. I believe I have a fairly good ear for music. I used to have multiple hundreds of cassette tapes and CD's. I was also a DJ for a local bar and for Album 88, Georgia State's college radio station, one of the largest student-run stations in the world. I got relieved of my duties shortly after a shift in which I played Joy Division exclusively.
5. I am irrationally afraid of identical twins.
6. I've been engaged to two women named Rachel. I married the right one, thank god!
7. I accidentally found a career. In the late 90's I had 2 jobs, Waiter/Bartender and part-time grip (commercials-tradeshows). A high school friend offered me a job working for him as desktop support for a small company. Now I am Director of IT at an internet marketing company.
I tag fellow Atlantans:
Kelly - Come out of the foxhole buddy!
Brain
Surf
Kajagugu
Butch
This weekend was filled with pokery and non-pokery goodness. I started on Friday with my monthly neighborhood poker game. I went out halfway in the first tournament on a busted flush draw with second pair.
We started a cash game and played 1/2 with an 8 dollar limit. I do my best to keep it friendly as I have some players who want to keep upping the stakes. I ran the table over and made about $100 in an hour or so, but my crowning achievement was taking down the second tournament which we upped to a $40 entry. I finished the night up over $400, which is a nice bump for my limits.
Saturday MasterP received his first communion and we had various family members over for presents and snacks. I spent most of Saturday recovering from Friday though. I was exhausted.
Sunday was Mother's day of course, and we went over to the in-laws house so the kids could swim. The kids each made very nice presents for their mother, and being the slacker I only got my wife a card. I feel bad cause I really intended to get her a little something, but I just didn't make the time. She was reasonably pissed off at me, so I will have to try and make it up.
You guys have a great week. I'll be able to play in the MOOK, but probably nothing else this week. See you around.
Now onto seven things....
1. I worked at 6 Flags over Georgia for 3 seasons. First year in food service, second and third in rides. I became an operator of Air Racer and an attendant at The Dahlonega Mine Train when I was 16 years old. Both rides had malfunctioned 2 years prior. I had nothing to do with it.
2. I am somewhat ambidextrous - I play golf, throw frisbee (including disk golf) and play tennis with both hands. I am left dominant though and pride myself for being in my 'right' mind.
3. In High School and my first year of college I wanted to be an actor. I finally came to the realization that I was not very good, and moved on to smoking pot and playing ultimate frisbee, which I was far better at.
4. I am a huge music fan. I believe I have a fairly good ear for music. I used to have multiple hundreds of cassette tapes and CD's. I was also a DJ for a local bar and for Album 88, Georgia State's college radio station, one of the largest student-run stations in the world. I got relieved of my duties shortly after a shift in which I played Joy Division exclusively.
5. I am irrationally afraid of identical twins.
6. I've been engaged to two women named Rachel. I married the right one, thank god!
7. I accidentally found a career. In the late 90's I had 2 jobs, Waiter/Bartender and part-time grip (commercials-tradeshows). A high school friend offered me a job working for him as desktop support for a small company. Now I am Director of IT at an internet marketing company.
I tag fellow Atlantans:
Kelly - Come out of the foxhole buddy!
Brain
Surf
Kajagugu
Butch
This weekend was filled with pokery and non-pokery goodness. I started on Friday with my monthly neighborhood poker game. I went out halfway in the first tournament on a busted flush draw with second pair.
We started a cash game and played 1/2 with an 8 dollar limit. I do my best to keep it friendly as I have some players who want to keep upping the stakes. I ran the table over and made about $100 in an hour or so, but my crowning achievement was taking down the second tournament which we upped to a $40 entry. I finished the night up over $400, which is a nice bump for my limits.
Saturday MasterP received his first communion and we had various family members over for presents and snacks. I spent most of Saturday recovering from Friday though. I was exhausted.
Sunday was Mother's day of course, and we went over to the in-laws house so the kids could swim. The kids each made very nice presents for their mother, and being the slacker I only got my wife a card. I feel bad cause I really intended to get her a little something, but I just didn't make the time. She was reasonably pissed off at me, so I will have to try and make it up.
You guys have a great week. I'll be able to play in the MOOK, but probably nothing else this week. See you around.
Seven Things and a weekend wrap up.
Just like my fine tagger Jordan, I was beginning to feel just like I did in 4th grade kickball. But not only did I finally get tagged, but I got tagged twice, the second coming from fellow ATLien CC . Thanks guys!
Now onto seven things....
1. I worked at 6 Flags over Georgia for 3 seasons. First year in food service, second and third in rides. I became an operator of Air Racer and an attendant at The Dahlonega Mine Train when I was 16 years old. Both rides had malfunctioned 2 years prior. I had nothing to do with it.
2. I am somewhat ambidextrous - I play golf, throw frisbee (including disk golf) and play tennis with both hands. I am left dominant though and pride myself for being in my 'right' mind.
3. In High School and my first year of college I wanted to be an actor. I finally came to the realization that I was not very good, and moved on to smoking pot and playing ultimate frisbee, which I was far better at.
4. I am a huge music fan. I believe I have a fairly good ear for music. I used to have multiple hundreds of cassette tapes and CD's. I was also a DJ for a local bar and for Album 88, Georgia State's college radio station, one of the largest student-run stations in the world. I got relieved of my duties shortly after a shift in which I played Joy Division exclusively.
5. I am irrationally afraid of identical twins.
6. I've been engaged to two women named Rachel. I married the right one, thank god!
7. I accidentally found a career. In the late 90's I had 2 jobs, Waiter/Bartender and part-time grip (commercials-tradeshows). A high school friend offered me a job working for him as desktop support for a small company. Now I am Director of IT at an internet marketing company.
I tag fellow Atlantans:
Kelly - Come out of the foxhole buddy!
Brain
Surf
Kajagugu
Butch
This weekend was filled with pokery and non-pokery goodness. I started on Friday with my monthly neighborhood poker game. I went out halfway in the first tournament on a busted flush draw with second pair.
We started a cash game and played 1/2 with an 8 dollar limit. I do my best to keep it friendly as I have some players who want to keep upping the stakes. I ran the table over and made about $100 in an hour or so, but my crowning achievement was taking down the second tournament which we upped to a $40 entry. I finished the night up over $400, which is a nice bump for my limits.
Saturday MasterP received his first communion and we had various family members over for presents and snacks. I spent most of Saturday recovering from Friday though. I was exhausted.
Sunday was Mother's day of course, and we went over to the in-laws house so the kids could swim. The kids each made very nice presents for their mother, and being the slacker I only got my wife a card. I feel bad cause I really intended to get her a little something, but I just didn't make the time. She was reasonably pissed off at me, so I will have to try and make it up.
You guys have a great week. I'll be able to play in the MOOK, but probably nothing else this week. See you around.
Now onto seven things....
1. I worked at 6 Flags over Georgia for 3 seasons. First year in food service, second and third in rides. I became an operator of Air Racer and an attendant at The Dahlonega Mine Train when I was 16 years old. Both rides had malfunctioned 2 years prior. I had nothing to do with it.
2. I am somewhat ambidextrous - I play golf, throw frisbee (including disk golf) and play tennis with both hands. I am left dominant though and pride myself for being in my 'right' mind.
3. In High School and my first year of college I wanted to be an actor. I finally came to the realization that I was not very good, and moved on to smoking pot and playing ultimate frisbee, which I was far better at.
4. I am a huge music fan. I believe I have a fairly good ear for music. I used to have multiple hundreds of cassette tapes and CD's. I was also a DJ for a local bar and for Album 88, Georgia State's college radio station, one of the largest student-run stations in the world. I got relieved of my duties shortly after a shift in which I played Joy Division exclusively.
5. I am irrationally afraid of identical twins.
6. I've been engaged to two women named Rachel. I married the right one, thank god!
7. I accidentally found a career. In the late 90's I had 2 jobs, Waiter/Bartender and part-time grip (commercials-tradeshows). A high school friend offered me a job working for him as desktop support for a small company. Now I am Director of IT at an internet marketing company.
I tag fellow Atlantans:
Kelly - Come out of the foxhole buddy!
Brain
Surf
Kajagugu
Butch
This weekend was filled with pokery and non-pokery goodness. I started on Friday with my monthly neighborhood poker game. I went out halfway in the first tournament on a busted flush draw with second pair.
We started a cash game and played 1/2 with an 8 dollar limit. I do my best to keep it friendly as I have some players who want to keep upping the stakes. I ran the table over and made about $100 in an hour or so, but my crowning achievement was taking down the second tournament which we upped to a $40 entry. I finished the night up over $400, which is a nice bump for my limits.
Saturday MasterP received his first communion and we had various family members over for presents and snacks. I spent most of Saturday recovering from Friday though. I was exhausted.
Sunday was Mother's day of course, and we went over to the in-laws house so the kids could swim. The kids each made very nice presents for their mother, and being the slacker I only got my wife a card. I feel bad cause I really intended to get her a little something, but I just didn't make the time. She was reasonably pissed off at me, so I will have to try and make it up.
You guys have a great week. I'll be able to play in the MOOK, but probably nothing else this week. See you around.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Poker Source Online
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
If you haven’t visited PokerSourceOnline.com in a while, it is about time you do. Poker Source Online (PSO), the home of the original poker promotions, is bigger and better than ever. It may look a bit different now, but everything you are used to, plus many new things that you will love, are still there.
The best part: there are more freebies flying around the site than ever before. PSO, known for its generous monthly freerolls, has upped the ante, sponsoring a freeroll at one of its partner online poker rooms every week. And now, rather than having them all start at night in the eastern time zone, many will begin in prime time in Europe so that all customers have a chance to participate, while still getting sleep. The highlight freeroll this spring is at a new partner, Gnuf Poker, which will feature a $12,000 World Series of Poker for the winner.
The overlay-heavy PSO poker leagues are back, too. After a longer than expected hiatus since the Fall 2006 league because of all the turmoil in the industry, the Spring 2007 league has gotten a great reception. For only $5.50 per tournament (there are eight in all), players have the opportunity to not only win money as normal, but to also claim a portion of around $600 of added money injected by PSO! The overall winner of the league will receive $1,400 worth of prizes.
The spring league is almost over, but PSO has plans to start up another shortly. In fact, two simultaneous leagues are in the works, one for North Americans and one for Europeans. Anybody will be allowed to play in the leagues, but just like the freerolls, the events in each will start at times suitable for players on different sides of the Atlantic.
As if all the free money PSO is giving away every week wasn’t enough, there are new poker room promotions, new free gifts, and new features on the PSO website to make it easier to keep track of your account.
PokerSourceOnline.com…”NEW AND IMPROVED!”
Seriously, if you are not taking advantage of free money, then what the heck are you doing?
If you haven’t visited PokerSourceOnline.com in a while, it is about time you do. Poker Source Online (PSO), the home of the original poker promotions, is bigger and better than ever. It may look a bit different now, but everything you are used to, plus many new things that you will love, are still there.
The best part: there are more freebies flying around the site than ever before. PSO, known for its generous monthly freerolls, has upped the ante, sponsoring a freeroll at one of its partner online poker rooms every week. And now, rather than having them all start at night in the eastern time zone, many will begin in prime time in Europe so that all customers have a chance to participate, while still getting sleep. The highlight freeroll this spring is at a new partner, Gnuf Poker, which will feature a $12,000 World Series of Poker for the winner.
The overlay-heavy PSO poker leagues are back, too. After a longer than expected hiatus since the Fall 2006 league because of all the turmoil in the industry, the Spring 2007 league has gotten a great reception. For only $5.50 per tournament (there are eight in all), players have the opportunity to not only win money as normal, but to also claim a portion of around $600 of added money injected by PSO! The overall winner of the league will receive $1,400 worth of prizes.
The spring league is almost over, but PSO has plans to start up another shortly. In fact, two simultaneous leagues are in the works, one for North Americans and one for Europeans. Anybody will be allowed to play in the leagues, but just like the freerolls, the events in each will start at times suitable for players on different sides of the Atlantic.
As if all the free money PSO is giving away every week wasn’t enough, there are new poker room promotions, new free gifts, and new features on the PSO website to make it easier to keep track of your account.
PokerSourceOnline.com…”NEW AND IMPROVED!”
Seriously, if you are not taking advantage of free money, then what the heck are you doing?
Poker Source Online
The more things change, the more they stay the same.
If you haven’t visited PokerSourceOnline.com in a while, it is about time you do. Poker Source Online (PSO), the home of the original poker promotions, is bigger and better than ever. It may look a bit different now, but everything you are used to, plus many new things that you will love, are still there.
The best part: there are more freebies flying around the site than ever before. PSO, known for its generous monthly freerolls, has upped the ante, sponsoring a freeroll at one of its partner online poker rooms every week. And now, rather than having them all start at night in the eastern time zone, many will begin in prime time in Europe so that all customers have a chance to participate, while still getting sleep. The highlight freeroll this spring is at a new partner, Gnuf Poker, which will feature a $12,000 World Series of Poker for the winner.
The overlay-heavy PSO poker leagues are back, too. After a longer than expected hiatus since the Fall 2006 league because of all the turmoil in the industry, the Spring 2007 league has gotten a great reception. For only $5.50 per tournament (there are eight in all), players have the opportunity to not only win money as normal, but to also claim a portion of around $600 of added money injected by PSO! The overall winner of the league will receive $1,400 worth of prizes.
The spring league is almost over, but PSO has plans to start up another shortly. In fact, two simultaneous leagues are in the works, one for North Americans and one for Europeans. Anybody will be allowed to play in the leagues, but just like the freerolls, the events in each will start at times suitable for players on different sides of the Atlantic.
As if all the free money PSO is giving away every week wasn’t enough, there are new poker room promotions, new free gifts, and new features on the PSO website to make it easier to keep track of your account.
PokerSourceOnline.com…”NEW AND IMPROVED!”
Seriously, if you are not taking advantage of free money, then what the heck are you doing?
If you haven’t visited PokerSourceOnline.com in a while, it is about time you do. Poker Source Online (PSO), the home of the original poker promotions, is bigger and better than ever. It may look a bit different now, but everything you are used to, plus many new things that you will love, are still there.
The best part: there are more freebies flying around the site than ever before. PSO, known for its generous monthly freerolls, has upped the ante, sponsoring a freeroll at one of its partner online poker rooms every week. And now, rather than having them all start at night in the eastern time zone, many will begin in prime time in Europe so that all customers have a chance to participate, while still getting sleep. The highlight freeroll this spring is at a new partner, Gnuf Poker, which will feature a $12,000 World Series of Poker for the winner.
The overlay-heavy PSO poker leagues are back, too. After a longer than expected hiatus since the Fall 2006 league because of all the turmoil in the industry, the Spring 2007 league has gotten a great reception. For only $5.50 per tournament (there are eight in all), players have the opportunity to not only win money as normal, but to also claim a portion of around $600 of added money injected by PSO! The overall winner of the league will receive $1,400 worth of prizes.
The spring league is almost over, but PSO has plans to start up another shortly. In fact, two simultaneous leagues are in the works, one for North Americans and one for Europeans. Anybody will be allowed to play in the leagues, but just like the freerolls, the events in each will start at times suitable for players on different sides of the Atlantic.
As if all the free money PSO is giving away every week wasn’t enough, there are new poker room promotions, new free gifts, and new features on the PSO website to make it easier to keep track of your account.
PokerSourceOnline.com…”NEW AND IMPROVED!”
Seriously, if you are not taking advantage of free money, then what the heck are you doing?
Thursday, May 10, 2007
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Thank you for adding your voice to our effort to restore our rights. By making your voice heard, you have made a difference. But our journey will not be fast or easy. Watch for more alerts in your email box, and check the PPA website often for new developments!
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on parenting
Kudos to wil and his latest article for the Suicide Girls.
Parenting is something that has not come naturally for me. In fact, I'm a little leery of people who make it look so easy. For me parenting is a daily struggle. I must admit I am not the most patient of people. My children often feel the brunt of this when I get frustrated.
My short fuse puts me into situations where I get more and more angry with little to no outlet. I honestly do my best not to yell and when I do, I just feel so bad. I know 99% of the time it is my shortcoming which puts me into confrontations with my children. BUT I JUST WANT THEM TO DO WHAT I ASK THEM TO DO!!!
It's an impossible dream I know, and one I strive to reconcile myself with on a daily basis, since each day brings a new challenge, and a new opportunity to effectively communicate.
I can admit that I am not dad of the year or anything, but I also know that I love those kids more than anything, and I battle my own self importance in an attempt to to the best I can do for them. Sometimes rationality wins, sometimes my emotions take over...
When it comes to style I lean on the strict side of the spectrum. I enforce rules for TV, games, bedtime, and table manners. Those of you with children know this is a daily responsibility requiring consistency, firmness, and creativity.
As parents, you can't be Hitler and Stalin, just as you can't be Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock. In my opinion you have to strike a balance between totalitarianism and overindulgence. No simple task indeed, and there is no substitute for firm yet intelligent parenting.
The over saturation of media has really taken hold over the last 20-30 years. I grew up in front of the television soaking in consumerism and dull humor. It certainly affected my personality. In the past I believed I was "due" or owed the un-reality of the eternally happy Family Ties type life.
Having children caused me to wake up a bit, and I've been learning to be a grown up for 10 years now. I hope that it is starting to stick, because I want to be so much more than my parents ever could have been for me.
The desire to provide the antithesis of my upbringing keeps me on my toes, and I probably over-compensate for it. Proper motivation? I dunno, but it seems to be working for me so far.
The one thing I and I think a lot of parents struggle with is consistency, and there is no formula for it. You have to stick to your guns, you have to make stands, and you can not give in when children are in the wrong. You also have to be able to atone for mistakes that you WILL make, and let them know that part of growing up is being able to make mistakes and learn from them.
Ok...sorry for the tangent. Back to Technology and Parenting. Just like all vices, there has to be limitations. There has to be a happy place between placating the children and your laziness and what is right and good for you all.
As Wil's article points out, if you're going on Vacation, then do it for the right reasons. Don't take your freaking living room with you! Strip off all the crap your life makes you wear and engage.
If you can't do that then what's the point? Stop being a robot and remember what it means to be a human, move out of your comfy little shell and experience the people you are supposedly doing this for. You may be pleasantly surprised!
Have a good day everyone.
Parenting is something that has not come naturally for me. In fact, I'm a little leery of people who make it look so easy. For me parenting is a daily struggle. I must admit I am not the most patient of people. My children often feel the brunt of this when I get frustrated.
My short fuse puts me into situations where I get more and more angry with little to no outlet. I honestly do my best not to yell and when I do, I just feel so bad. I know 99% of the time it is my shortcoming which puts me into confrontations with my children. BUT I JUST WANT THEM TO DO WHAT I ASK THEM TO DO!!!
It's an impossible dream I know, and one I strive to reconcile myself with on a daily basis, since each day brings a new challenge, and a new opportunity to effectively communicate.
I can admit that I am not dad of the year or anything, but I also know that I love those kids more than anything, and I battle my own self importance in an attempt to to the best I can do for them. Sometimes rationality wins, sometimes my emotions take over...
When it comes to style I lean on the strict side of the spectrum. I enforce rules for TV, games, bedtime, and table manners. Those of you with children know this is a daily responsibility requiring consistency, firmness, and creativity.
As parents, you can't be Hitler and Stalin, just as you can't be Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock. In my opinion you have to strike a balance between totalitarianism and overindulgence. No simple task indeed, and there is no substitute for firm yet intelligent parenting.
The over saturation of media has really taken hold over the last 20-30 years. I grew up in front of the television soaking in consumerism and dull humor. It certainly affected my personality. In the past I believed I was "due" or owed the un-reality of the eternally happy Family Ties type life.
Having children caused me to wake up a bit, and I've been learning to be a grown up for 10 years now. I hope that it is starting to stick, because I want to be so much more than my parents ever could have been for me.
The desire to provide the antithesis of my upbringing keeps me on my toes, and I probably over-compensate for it. Proper motivation? I dunno, but it seems to be working for me so far.
The one thing I and I think a lot of parents struggle with is consistency, and there is no formula for it. You have to stick to your guns, you have to make stands, and you can not give in when children are in the wrong. You also have to be able to atone for mistakes that you WILL make, and let them know that part of growing up is being able to make mistakes and learn from them.
Ok...sorry for the tangent. Back to Technology and Parenting. Just like all vices, there has to be limitations. There has to be a happy place between placating the children and your laziness and what is right and good for you all.
As Wil's article points out, if you're going on Vacation, then do it for the right reasons. Don't take your freaking living room with you! Strip off all the crap your life makes you wear and engage.
If you can't do that then what's the point? Stop being a robot and remember what it means to be a human, move out of your comfy little shell and experience the people you are supposedly doing this for. You may be pleasantly surprised!
Have a good day everyone.
DO IT!
http://activate.pokerplayersalliance.org/start.php?rindex=1
Ask Your Congressman to Support HR-2046
Thank you for adding your voice to our effort to restore our rights. By making your voice heard, you have made a difference. But our journey will not be fast or easy. Watch for more alerts in your email box, and check the PPA website often for new developments!
Join the PPA. There's a link on the right too.
Ask Your Congressman to Support HR-2046
Thank you for adding your voice to our effort to restore our rights. By making your voice heard, you have made a difference. But our journey will not be fast or easy. Watch for more alerts in your email box, and check the PPA website often for new developments!
Join the PPA. There's a link on the right too.
on parenting
Kudos to wil and his latest article for the Suicide Girls.
Parenting is something that has not come naturally for me. In fact, I'm a little leery of people who make it look so easy. For me parenting is a daily struggle. I must admit I am not the most patient of people. My children often feel the brunt of this when I get frustrated.
My short fuse puts me into situations where I get more and more angry with little to no outlet. I honestly do my best not to yell and when I do, I just feel so bad. I know 99% of the time it is my shortcoming which puts me into confrontations with my children. BUT I JUST WANT THEM TO DO WHAT I ASK THEM TO DO!!!
It's an impossible dream I know, and one I strive to reconcile myself with on a daily basis, since each day brings a new challenge, and a new opportunity to effectively communicate.
I can admit that I am not dad of the year or anything, but I also know that I love those kids more than anything, and I battle my own self importance in an attempt to to the best I can do for them. Sometimes rationality wins, sometimes my emotions take over...
When it comes to style I lean on the strict side of the spectrum. I enforce rules for TV, games, bedtime, and table manners. Those of you with children know this is a daily responsibility requiring consistency, firmness, and creativity.
As parents, you can't be Hitler and Stalin, just as you can't be Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock. In my opinion you have to strike a balance between totalitarianism and overindulgence. No simple task indeed, and there is no substitute for firm yet intelligent parenting.
The over saturation of media has really taken hold over the last 20-30 years. I grew up in front of the television soaking in consumerism and dull humor. It certainly affected my personality. In the past I believed I was "due" or owed the un-reality of the eternally happy Family Ties type life.
Having children caused me to wake up a bit, and I've been learning to be a grown up for 10 years now. I hope that it is starting to stick, because I want to be so much more than my parents ever could have been for me.
The desire to provide the antithesis of my upbringing keeps me on my toes, and I probably over-compensate for it. Proper motivation? I dunno, but it seems to be working for me so far.
The one thing I and I think a lot of parents struggle with is consistency, and there is no formula for it. You have to stick to your guns, you have to make stands, and you can not give in when children are in the wrong. You also have to be able to atone for mistakes that you WILL make, and let them know that part of growing up is being able to make mistakes and learn from them.
Ok...sorry for the tangent. Back to Technology and Parenting. Just like all vices, there has to be limitations. There has to be a happy place between placating the children and your laziness and what is right and good for you all.
As Wil's article points out, if you're going on Vacation, then do it for the right reasons. Don't take your freaking living room with you! Strip off all the crap your life makes you wear and engage.
If you can't do that then what's the point? Stop being a robot and remember what it means to be a human, move out of your comfy little shell and experience the people you are supposedly doing this for. You may be pleasantly surprised!
Have a good day everyone.
Parenting is something that has not come naturally for me. In fact, I'm a little leery of people who make it look so easy. For me parenting is a daily struggle. I must admit I am not the most patient of people. My children often feel the brunt of this when I get frustrated.
My short fuse puts me into situations where I get more and more angry with little to no outlet. I honestly do my best not to yell and when I do, I just feel so bad. I know 99% of the time it is my shortcoming which puts me into confrontations with my children. BUT I JUST WANT THEM TO DO WHAT I ASK THEM TO DO!!!
It's an impossible dream I know, and one I strive to reconcile myself with on a daily basis, since each day brings a new challenge, and a new opportunity to effectively communicate.
I can admit that I am not dad of the year or anything, but I also know that I love those kids more than anything, and I battle my own self importance in an attempt to to the best I can do for them. Sometimes rationality wins, sometimes my emotions take over...
When it comes to style I lean on the strict side of the spectrum. I enforce rules for TV, games, bedtime, and table manners. Those of you with children know this is a daily responsibility requiring consistency, firmness, and creativity.
As parents, you can't be Hitler and Stalin, just as you can't be Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock. In my opinion you have to strike a balance between totalitarianism and overindulgence. No simple task indeed, and there is no substitute for firm yet intelligent parenting.
The over saturation of media has really taken hold over the last 20-30 years. I grew up in front of the television soaking in consumerism and dull humor. It certainly affected my personality. In the past I believed I was "due" or owed the un-reality of the eternally happy Family Ties type life.
Having children caused me to wake up a bit, and I've been learning to be a grown up for 10 years now. I hope that it is starting to stick, because I want to be so much more than my parents ever could have been for me.
The desire to provide the antithesis of my upbringing keeps me on my toes, and I probably over-compensate for it. Proper motivation? I dunno, but it seems to be working for me so far.
The one thing I and I think a lot of parents struggle with is consistency, and there is no formula for it. You have to stick to your guns, you have to make stands, and you can not give in when children are in the wrong. You also have to be able to atone for mistakes that you WILL make, and let them know that part of growing up is being able to make mistakes and learn from them.
Ok...sorry for the tangent. Back to Technology and Parenting. Just like all vices, there has to be limitations. There has to be a happy place between placating the children and your laziness and what is right and good for you all.
As Wil's article points out, if you're going on Vacation, then do it for the right reasons. Don't take your freaking living room with you! Strip off all the crap your life makes you wear and engage.
If you can't do that then what's the point? Stop being a robot and remember what it means to be a human, move out of your comfy little shell and experience the people you are supposedly doing this for. You may be pleasantly surprised!
Have a good day everyone.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Here we are.
We are here.
I am not working on my side project this week after-all, so I played in the Wheetie for the first time in a very long time. I chipped up well early and built a rocky image for myself. I didn't recognize most of the names on my table so it was kinda fun to try a few new things. About halfway in I had to fold TPSK to a stack equal to mine, she wouldn't let go after the pre-flop bet and pot sized raise....it just smelled bad to me, or perhaps I'm just a coward.
Things went downhill after that and I went out somewhere around 20th.
Moving along to FT, I played a 18 person peep with Bayne and the token frenzy and gathered up a couple tokens for future use, I also played in one of the daily double tourneys, going out around 120/1200 not to shabby for a donk fest. Of course I followed this up by losing a healthy bit on the cash tables..... and the cycle continues...
On a personal note my lovely wife has officially finished her second year of Law school and will take a much needed break this summer. I can not fully describe my admiration for her, I know the workload she has been under has been grueling, and something that would have made me fold like a cheap napkin. She's also quitting her job, which may put a bit of a financial strain on us, but we'll figure it out. The kids need their mom for the summer and she needs a sanity break. Fine by me. I'll do what I need to do to make it work.
That's just how WE roll, it's a great feeling.
By the way, I'm hosting my monthly neighborhood poker game on Friday, so if any of you ATLiens want to drive out to the burbs and sling some cards, then drop me a line.
2 to the 3 skidoo, thats gmail baby!
I am not working on my side project this week after-all, so I played in the Wheetie for the first time in a very long time. I chipped up well early and built a rocky image for myself. I didn't recognize most of the names on my table so it was kinda fun to try a few new things. About halfway in I had to fold TPSK to a stack equal to mine, she wouldn't let go after the pre-flop bet and pot sized raise....it just smelled bad to me, or perhaps I'm just a coward.
Things went downhill after that and I went out somewhere around 20th.
Moving along to FT, I played a 18 person peep with Bayne and the token frenzy and gathered up a couple tokens for future use, I also played in one of the daily double tourneys, going out around 120/1200 not to shabby for a donk fest. Of course I followed this up by losing a healthy bit on the cash tables..... and the cycle continues...
On a personal note my lovely wife has officially finished her second year of Law school and will take a much needed break this summer. I can not fully describe my admiration for her, I know the workload she has been under has been grueling, and something that would have made me fold like a cheap napkin. She's also quitting her job, which may put a bit of a financial strain on us, but we'll figure it out. The kids need their mom for the summer and she needs a sanity break. Fine by me. I'll do what I need to do to make it work.
That's just how WE roll, it's a great feeling.
By the way, I'm hosting my monthly neighborhood poker game on Friday, so if any of you ATLiens want to drive out to the burbs and sling some cards, then drop me a line.
2 to the 3 skidoo, thats gmail baby!
Here we are.
We are here.
I am not working on my side project this week after-all, so I played in the Wheetie for the first time in a very long time. I chipped up well early and built a rocky image for myself. I didn't recognize most of the names on my table so it was kinda fun to try a few new things. About halfway in I had to fold TPSK to a stack equal to mine, she wouldn't let go after the pre-flop bet and pot sized raise....it just smelled bad to me, or perhaps I'm just a coward.
Things went downhill after that and I went out somewhere around 20th.
Moving along to FT, I played a 18 person peep with Bayne and the token frenzy and gathered up a couple tokens for future use, I also played in one of the daily double tourneys, going out around 120/1200 not to shabby for a donk fest. Of course I followed this up by losing a healthy bit on the cash tables..... and the cycle continues...
On a personal note my lovely wife has officially finished her second year of Law school and will take a much needed break this summer. I can not fully describe my admiration for her, I know the workload she has been under has been grueling, and something that would have made me fold like a cheap napkin. She's also quitting her job, which may put a bit of a financial strain on us, but we'll figure it out. The kids need their mom for the summer and she needs a sanity break. Fine by me. I'll do what I need to do to make it work.
That's just how WE roll, it's a great feeling.
By the way, I'm hosting my monthly neighborhood poker game on Friday, so if any of you ATLiens want to drive out to the burbs and sling some cards, then drop me a line.
2 to the 3 skidoo, thats gmail baby!
I am not working on my side project this week after-all, so I played in the Wheetie for the first time in a very long time. I chipped up well early and built a rocky image for myself. I didn't recognize most of the names on my table so it was kinda fun to try a few new things. About halfway in I had to fold TPSK to a stack equal to mine, she wouldn't let go after the pre-flop bet and pot sized raise....it just smelled bad to me, or perhaps I'm just a coward.
Things went downhill after that and I went out somewhere around 20th.
Moving along to FT, I played a 18 person peep with Bayne and the token frenzy and gathered up a couple tokens for future use, I also played in one of the daily double tourneys, going out around 120/1200 not to shabby for a donk fest. Of course I followed this up by losing a healthy bit on the cash tables..... and the cycle continues...
On a personal note my lovely wife has officially finished her second year of Law school and will take a much needed break this summer. I can not fully describe my admiration for her, I know the workload she has been under has been grueling, and something that would have made me fold like a cheap napkin. She's also quitting her job, which may put a bit of a financial strain on us, but we'll figure it out. The kids need their mom for the summer and she needs a sanity break. Fine by me. I'll do what I need to do to make it work.
That's just how WE roll, it's a great feeling.
By the way, I'm hosting my monthly neighborhood poker game on Friday, so if any of you ATLiens want to drive out to the burbs and sling some cards, then drop me a line.
2 to the 3 skidoo, thats gmail baby!
Monday, May 07, 2007
Weekend Wrap Up
Oh it was another banner weekend in the 'burbs!
Friday's festivities started at the office where we celebrated quatro de mayo with margaritas, quervo shots and a little beer. I stuck around the office till seven or so and left with a tasty little buzz.
I had earlier decided to make the trip over to the Westside and play at Kajagugu's home game. He graciously allowed me to invite ex blogger Todd and my big brother to join in the festivites.
We were ushered into his beautiful home to defile the basement. I was very impressed with Kaja's tables and Chips, but homie needs some real cards.
I eventually couldn't take it anymore and got some Copags out of the car. I guess I'm a card snob...so be it.
I played my usual brand of drunken-agg donkery and donated 3 buy ins, as well as nearly half my online bankroll while I was waiting on another game.
However, I did have a bunch of fun seeing Brain, my brother, and surf. It reminded me a little of my neighborhood game as it seems some folks will play (and win) with any two cards. It was an interesting mix of drunken noobs, (kaja's female neighbor) drunken bloggers (ahem), and solid players (everyone else).
I'm looking forward to scheduling another APBT this summer so stay tuned. I'm thinking August right now, but I'm really hoping another blogger will make good on their promise to host one before I'm forced to do it again.
Saturday was the real cinco de mayo, and I was graciously allowed to sleep till 9am. Those of you with children will understand.
I took the kids up to the park and we watched my wife play some really excellent tennis and her team won their first playoff match. After tennis, we went home and cleaned up a bit before heading to a party at a friends house. We played horeshoes (undefeated), a little baseball and hoops (no scores), and a few little $5 sngs...(2/4)
It was a wonderfully long but relaxing day.
Not much happened on Sunday, as the wife had another match and the girls had a b-day party. I took master P out for lunch, and we threw the ball for a bit. Then I took the kids over the the in-laws to work on their computer and let the kids swim for a bit.
All in all it was another one of those salad-days type weekends that I treasure, a whole lot of fun and sun.
I have a consulting project that I need to get done this week. So I doubt I'll be able to play in the BBT games this week. Not that I'm a big threat to win or anything, but I'm really liking this series and hope to make a strong run in the 2nd half.
You kids have a good week on the tables and we'll see you around!
Friday's festivities started at the office where we celebrated quatro de mayo with margaritas, quervo shots and a little beer. I stuck around the office till seven or so and left with a tasty little buzz.
I had earlier decided to make the trip over to the Westside and play at Kajagugu's home game. He graciously allowed me to invite ex blogger Todd and my big brother to join in the festivites.
We were ushered into his beautiful home to defile the basement. I was very impressed with Kaja's tables and Chips, but homie needs some real cards.
I eventually couldn't take it anymore and got some Copags out of the car. I guess I'm a card snob...so be it.
I played my usual brand of drunken-agg donkery and donated 3 buy ins, as well as nearly half my online bankroll while I was waiting on another game.
However, I did have a bunch of fun seeing Brain, my brother, and surf. It reminded me a little of my neighborhood game as it seems some folks will play (and win) with any two cards. It was an interesting mix of drunken noobs, (kaja's female neighbor) drunken bloggers (ahem), and solid players (everyone else).
I'm looking forward to scheduling another APBT this summer so stay tuned. I'm thinking August right now, but I'm really hoping another blogger will make good on their promise to host one before I'm forced to do it again.
Saturday was the real cinco de mayo, and I was graciously allowed to sleep till 9am. Those of you with children will understand.
I took the kids up to the park and we watched my wife play some really excellent tennis and her team won their first playoff match. After tennis, we went home and cleaned up a bit before heading to a party at a friends house. We played horeshoes (undefeated), a little baseball and hoops (no scores), and a few little $5 sngs...(2/4)
It was a wonderfully long but relaxing day.
Not much happened on Sunday, as the wife had another match and the girls had a b-day party. I took master P out for lunch, and we threw the ball for a bit. Then I took the kids over the the in-laws to work on their computer and let the kids swim for a bit.
All in all it was another one of those salad-days type weekends that I treasure, a whole lot of fun and sun.
I have a consulting project that I need to get done this week. So I doubt I'll be able to play in the BBT games this week. Not that I'm a big threat to win or anything, but I'm really liking this series and hope to make a strong run in the 2nd half.
You kids have a good week on the tables and we'll see you around!
Weekend Wrap Up
Oh it was another banner weekend in the 'burbs!
Friday's festivities started at the office where we celebrated quatro de mayo with margaritas, quervo shots and a little beer. I stuck around the office till seven or so and left with a tasty little buzz.
I had earlier decided to make the trip over to the Westside and play at Kajagugu's home game. He graciously allowed me to invite ex blogger Todd and my big brother to join in the festivites.
We were ushered into his beautiful home to defile the basement. I was very impressed with Kaja's tables and Chips, but homie needs some real cards.
I eventually couldn't take it anymore and got some Copags out of the car. I guess I'm a card snob...so be it.
I played my usual brand of drunken-agg donkery and donated 3 buy ins, as well as nearly half my online bankroll while I was waiting on another game.
However, I did have a bunch of fun seeing Brain, my brother, and surf. It reminded me a little of my neighborhood game as it seems some folks will play (and win) with any two cards. It was an interesting mix of drunken noobs, (kaja's female neighbor) drunken bloggers (ahem), and solid players (everyone else).
I'm looking forward to scheduling another APBT this summer so stay tuned. I'm thinking August right now, but I'm really hoping another blogger will make good on their promise to host one before I'm forced to do it again.
Saturday was the real cinco de mayo, and I was graciously allowed to sleep till 9am. Those of you with children will understand.
I took the kids up to the park and we watched my wife play some really excellent tennis and her team won their first playoff match. After tennis, we went home and cleaned up a bit before heading to a party at a friends house. We played horeshoes (undefeated), a little baseball and hoops (no scores), and a few little $5 sngs...(2/4)
It was a wonderfully long but relaxing day.
Not much happened on Sunday, as the wife had another match and the girls had a b-day party. I took master P out for lunch, and we threw the ball for a bit. Then I took the kids over the the in-laws to work on their computer and let the kids swim for a bit.
All in all it was another one of those salad-days type weekends that I treasure, a whole lot of fun and sun.
I have a consulting project that I need to get done this week. So I doubt I'll be able to play in the BBT games this week. Not that I'm a big threat to win or anything, but I'm really liking this series and hope to make a strong run in the 2nd half.
You kids have a good week on the tables and we'll see you around!
Friday's festivities started at the office where we celebrated quatro de mayo with margaritas, quervo shots and a little beer. I stuck around the office till seven or so and left with a tasty little buzz.
I had earlier decided to make the trip over to the Westside and play at Kajagugu's home game. He graciously allowed me to invite ex blogger Todd and my big brother to join in the festivites.
We were ushered into his beautiful home to defile the basement. I was very impressed with Kaja's tables and Chips, but homie needs some real cards.
I eventually couldn't take it anymore and got some Copags out of the car. I guess I'm a card snob...so be it.
I played my usual brand of drunken-agg donkery and donated 3 buy ins, as well as nearly half my online bankroll while I was waiting on another game.
However, I did have a bunch of fun seeing Brain, my brother, and surf. It reminded me a little of my neighborhood game as it seems some folks will play (and win) with any two cards. It was an interesting mix of drunken noobs, (kaja's female neighbor) drunken bloggers (ahem), and solid players (everyone else).
I'm looking forward to scheduling another APBT this summer so stay tuned. I'm thinking August right now, but I'm really hoping another blogger will make good on their promise to host one before I'm forced to do it again.
Saturday was the real cinco de mayo, and I was graciously allowed to sleep till 9am. Those of you with children will understand.
I took the kids up to the park and we watched my wife play some really excellent tennis and her team won their first playoff match. After tennis, we went home and cleaned up a bit before heading to a party at a friends house. We played horeshoes (undefeated), a little baseball and hoops (no scores), and a few little $5 sngs...(2/4)
It was a wonderfully long but relaxing day.
Not much happened on Sunday, as the wife had another match and the girls had a b-day party. I took master P out for lunch, and we threw the ball for a bit. Then I took the kids over the the in-laws to work on their computer and let the kids swim for a bit.
All in all it was another one of those salad-days type weekends that I treasure, a whole lot of fun and sun.
I have a consulting project that I need to get done this week. So I doubt I'll be able to play in the BBT games this week. Not that I'm a big threat to win or anything, but I'm really liking this series and hope to make a strong run in the 2nd half.
You kids have a good week on the tables and we'll see you around!
Friday, May 04, 2007
Right Brain Brian
OK time to pull out the ole stream of consciousness thing and try to noodle through my feeble brain to see whats what.
I stood there on a corner, waiting for the cab I flagged down. It was drizzling a little bit and I have just come off of working 15 hour day. My brain was numb and the light just glistened off the pavement.
The red and green light looking like Christmas in the shine of the road, and I dangle my hand out to more lights. The cab pulled up and the suited monkey next to me steps out to the street. I look over to him and think to myself, 'fuck, this guy is stealing my cab, I don't need this.'
I pause for a minute and realize i don't want a confrontation I just want to lay down and sleep. Mr ego wakes up though and I stepped over to the gentleman who was about a foot shorter than I.
'This is mine...I flagged him' and I stared into his weasley soul. He knew I was right and meerly stepped back onto the curb. I guess he didn't want a confrontation either, especially with a tired, wet, IT guy who outweighed him by 50 pounds.
-------
Bases loaded, there is one out and your son steps to the plate. He represents the winning run.
"Relax" you say loud enough for your son to hear. Though you can barely look.
He takes the first pitch. Good boy.
"Alright, now your ready...easy swing." Your heart enters your throat and the pitcher releases.
You see the most beautiful thing in the world. Your son, a beautiful graceful swing, and the rising arc of the ball.
If there's something that can beat that sense of pride, you don't know of it.
------
Reprinted from DIGG - Most of this applies.
Top Ten Reasons it doesn’t pay to be the computer guy:
Reason #10 - Most Of Your Accomplishments Are Invisible
The computer guy never hears anyone tell him, “I just want to let you know … everything is working fine!”
The reality is that people call the computer guy when something is wrong.
As a computer guy, if you work really hard to make everything work the way that it should, and things work fine, then people believe you don’t do anything. Everything you manage to get working correctly or do perfectly will forever remain unnoticed by computer users. They’ll only ever notice that you do anything when something isn’t working correctly, and you are called upon to fix it.
Reason #9 - Every Conversation You Have Is Roughly The Same
When the computer guy dares to mention what he does for a living, the typical response is, “I have a question about my home computer…”
Or when the computer guy first hears about a widespread problem within the computer network he’s responsible for, he can barely begin to assess the problem before a dozen other people call to report the same problem.
Or when the computer guy explains a certain process on a computer to a user who is incapable of retaining the process, he will inevitably need to reinstruct the user of this same process — indefinitely.
Reason #8 - You’re An Expert Of Bleeding-Edge Technology Products, Aren’t You?
The computer guy often finds himself in situations where someone is asking him for advice on a pending investment of the technological variety.
“I heard about (some hardware or software product) that can do (something desirable) for me. I brought you these (advertisements/reviews/printouts) because I wanted your recommendation. Which would you buy?”
Although the inquiring person sincerely trusts the computer guy’s judgment over their own, in almost every instance the real objective of these meetings is to ensure their own immunity from making a risky purchase.
If it turns out to be a bad investment, and they cannot get (the hardware or software product) to do (anything desirable), then you will be their personal scapegoat — “But honey, the computer guy said I should buy it!”
Reason #7 - Your Talents Are Forcibly Undervalued
Thanks to the constantly declining price of new computers, the computer guy cannot charge labor sums without a dispute. If he asks to be paid what he is worth, he will likely be met with the “why not buy new?” argument.
That is, desktop computers are always getting smaller, faster, and cheaper. It’s possible to purchase a new desktop computer for under $400. If the computer guy spends five hours fixing a computer and wants $100/hour for his time, his customer will be outraged, exclaiming “I didn’t even spend this much to BUY the computer, why should I pay this much just to FIX it?”
Reason #6 - You’re Never Allowed A Moment’s Peace
The computer guy is so prone to interruption that he rarely finds an opportunity to work on his own problems. This is because:
1. Computers never sleep.
2. Computer problems aren’t scheduled.
3. Every problem takes time to diagnose.
4. The computer guy can only give one problem his full attention.
5. Each user believes their problem deserves attention now.
Consequently, the computer guy has a 24/7 obligation to keep critical computer systems running, while simultaneously juggling everyone’s problems. He’ll often need to forfeit any opportunities to tend to his own needs for the sake of others — because at any moment, of any day, he can be interrupted by someone who wants to make their problem his problem.
Reason #5 - People Ask You To Perform Miracles
The computer guy is often mistaken for someone who possesses the combined skills of an old priest and a young priest. I’ll sum this up easily by example:
“No, I really can’t recover any files from your thumb drive, even if you did find it after it passed through your dog.”
Reason #4 - Your Assumed “All-Knowing” Status Sets You Up To Let People Down
There is no common understanding that there are smaller divisions within the computer industry, and that the computer guy cannot be an expert in all areas. What makes things worse, is when the computer guy attempts to explain this to someone asking for help, the person will often believe that the computer guy is withholding the desired knowledge to avoid having to help.
This is somewhat related to the next reason:
Reason #3 - You Possess Unlimited Responsibility
The computer guy is expected to solve problems. It is difficult to determine the boundaries of that expectation.
Some of the oddest things that I’ve been asked to do include:
1. Use pirated software to undelete important company files.
2. Create an Intranet, after explaining I didn’t know how to.
3. Teach someone how to hide their pornography collection.
Solving problems can range from replacing batteries in a wireless keyboard to investigating why the entire building loses power at the same time every morning. Resolutions can necessitate weaving a 50-foot cable through a drop ceiling, or wriggling under a house on your belly to add an electrical outlet.
Reasons #4 and #3 boil down to this: no matter how often you want to play the role of a hero, there will always be circumstances that test the limits of your ability to be one. It’s difficult to judge when helping someone means doing something immoral, and it’s even harder to admit you are unable to solve someone’s problem — and chances are, that someone will view you as incompetent because you were unable to help them.
Reason #2 - A Life Of Alienation
People only talk to the computer guy when they need him to fix something. Also, when the computer guy approaches a user, they’ll hop up out of their chair under the presumption that he’s there to fix something — as if it would never be expected that he only wants to strike up a conversation.
The fact that the computer guy never gets a moment’s peace can also practically force him to withdraw into solitude. His co-workers don’t understand that he doesn’t want to hear about their computer problems during his lunch hour — he does that every other hour of the day. That’s why the computer guy eats lunch alone with his door closed, or goes out to eat every day — not because he’s unfriendly, but because he needs to escape the incessant interruptions.
Reason #1 - You Have No Identity
It’s an awful experience when the computer guy shows up at a neighbor’s doorstep with a plate of Christmas cookies, only to have the child who answered the door call out, “Mom, the computer guy is here!” He begs for an identity that is not directly associated with computers, but “the computer guy” label walks ahead of him — it simply cannot be avoided. I was given a name and I’d love to be addressed by it.
Thats it! Im getting a uniform!
-------
What is it with French Canadians??
--------
I got a little full of myself in the Riverchasers tourney last night...The hand went totally my way, except for the fact I didn't have the right cards in my hand. Thats my game though, sometimes I'm gonna swing and miss.
--------
I have 3 invitations for live poker tonight. Pokercats invite came last, so I'll have to pass for this week.
Its between meeting up with bloggers Kajagugu and BrainMc and playing lower limits or bringing my "A" (don't laugh so hard) game to a $100 tourney followed by 1/2. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna opt for the more friendly game...but I'm sooo tempted.
What really stinks is I have a company event this afternoon/evening.....ugh. I might not get to play anything other than the fake-nice game.
--------
I guess thats it for now..you kids have a good night and if you're not going out, you'd better be playing Katitude's game!
I stood there on a corner, waiting for the cab I flagged down. It was drizzling a little bit and I have just come off of working 15 hour day. My brain was numb and the light just glistened off the pavement.
The red and green light looking like Christmas in the shine of the road, and I dangle my hand out to more lights. The cab pulled up and the suited monkey next to me steps out to the street. I look over to him and think to myself, 'fuck, this guy is stealing my cab, I don't need this.'
I pause for a minute and realize i don't want a confrontation I just want to lay down and sleep. Mr ego wakes up though and I stepped over to the gentleman who was about a foot shorter than I.
'This is mine...I flagged him' and I stared into his weasley soul. He knew I was right and meerly stepped back onto the curb. I guess he didn't want a confrontation either, especially with a tired, wet, IT guy who outweighed him by 50 pounds.
-------
Bases loaded, there is one out and your son steps to the plate. He represents the winning run.
"Relax" you say loud enough for your son to hear. Though you can barely look.
He takes the first pitch. Good boy.
"Alright, now your ready...easy swing." Your heart enters your throat and the pitcher releases.
You see the most beautiful thing in the world. Your son, a beautiful graceful swing, and the rising arc of the ball.
If there's something that can beat that sense of pride, you don't know of it.
------
Reprinted from DIGG - Most of this applies.
Top Ten Reasons it doesn’t pay to be the computer guy:
Reason #10 - Most Of Your Accomplishments Are Invisible
The computer guy never hears anyone tell him, “I just want to let you know … everything is working fine!”
The reality is that people call the computer guy when something is wrong.
As a computer guy, if you work really hard to make everything work the way that it should, and things work fine, then people believe you don’t do anything. Everything you manage to get working correctly or do perfectly will forever remain unnoticed by computer users. They’ll only ever notice that you do anything when something isn’t working correctly, and you are called upon to fix it.
Reason #9 - Every Conversation You Have Is Roughly The Same
When the computer guy dares to mention what he does for a living, the typical response is, “I have a question about my home computer…”
Or when the computer guy first hears about a widespread problem within the computer network he’s responsible for, he can barely begin to assess the problem before a dozen other people call to report the same problem.
Or when the computer guy explains a certain process on a computer to a user who is incapable of retaining the process, he will inevitably need to reinstruct the user of this same process — indefinitely.
Reason #8 - You’re An Expert Of Bleeding-Edge Technology Products, Aren’t You?
The computer guy often finds himself in situations where someone is asking him for advice on a pending investment of the technological variety.
“I heard about (some hardware or software product) that can do (something desirable) for me. I brought you these (advertisements/reviews/printouts) because I wanted your recommendation. Which would you buy?”
Although the inquiring person sincerely trusts the computer guy’s judgment over their own, in almost every instance the real objective of these meetings is to ensure their own immunity from making a risky purchase.
If it turns out to be a bad investment, and they cannot get (the hardware or software product) to do (anything desirable), then you will be their personal scapegoat — “But honey, the computer guy said I should buy it!”
Reason #7 - Your Talents Are Forcibly Undervalued
Thanks to the constantly declining price of new computers, the computer guy cannot charge labor sums without a dispute. If he asks to be paid what he is worth, he will likely be met with the “why not buy new?” argument.
That is, desktop computers are always getting smaller, faster, and cheaper. It’s possible to purchase a new desktop computer for under $400. If the computer guy spends five hours fixing a computer and wants $100/hour for his time, his customer will be outraged, exclaiming “I didn’t even spend this much to BUY the computer, why should I pay this much just to FIX it?”
Reason #6 - You’re Never Allowed A Moment’s Peace
The computer guy is so prone to interruption that he rarely finds an opportunity to work on his own problems. This is because:
1. Computers never sleep.
2. Computer problems aren’t scheduled.
3. Every problem takes time to diagnose.
4. The computer guy can only give one problem his full attention.
5. Each user believes their problem deserves attention now.
Consequently, the computer guy has a 24/7 obligation to keep critical computer systems running, while simultaneously juggling everyone’s problems. He’ll often need to forfeit any opportunities to tend to his own needs for the sake of others — because at any moment, of any day, he can be interrupted by someone who wants to make their problem his problem.
Reason #5 - People Ask You To Perform Miracles
The computer guy is often mistaken for someone who possesses the combined skills of an old priest and a young priest. I’ll sum this up easily by example:
“No, I really can’t recover any files from your thumb drive, even if you did find it after it passed through your dog.”
Reason #4 - Your Assumed “All-Knowing” Status Sets You Up To Let People Down
There is no common understanding that there are smaller divisions within the computer industry, and that the computer guy cannot be an expert in all areas. What makes things worse, is when the computer guy attempts to explain this to someone asking for help, the person will often believe that the computer guy is withholding the desired knowledge to avoid having to help.
This is somewhat related to the next reason:
Reason #3 - You Possess Unlimited Responsibility
The computer guy is expected to solve problems. It is difficult to determine the boundaries of that expectation.
Some of the oddest things that I’ve been asked to do include:
1. Use pirated software to undelete important company files.
2. Create an Intranet, after explaining I didn’t know how to.
3. Teach someone how to hide their pornography collection.
Solving problems can range from replacing batteries in a wireless keyboard to investigating why the entire building loses power at the same time every morning. Resolutions can necessitate weaving a 50-foot cable through a drop ceiling, or wriggling under a house on your belly to add an electrical outlet.
Reasons #4 and #3 boil down to this: no matter how often you want to play the role of a hero, there will always be circumstances that test the limits of your ability to be one. It’s difficult to judge when helping someone means doing something immoral, and it’s even harder to admit you are unable to solve someone’s problem — and chances are, that someone will view you as incompetent because you were unable to help them.
Reason #2 - A Life Of Alienation
People only talk to the computer guy when they need him to fix something. Also, when the computer guy approaches a user, they’ll hop up out of their chair under the presumption that he’s there to fix something — as if it would never be expected that he only wants to strike up a conversation.
The fact that the computer guy never gets a moment’s peace can also practically force him to withdraw into solitude. His co-workers don’t understand that he doesn’t want to hear about their computer problems during his lunch hour — he does that every other hour of the day. That’s why the computer guy eats lunch alone with his door closed, or goes out to eat every day — not because he’s unfriendly, but because he needs to escape the incessant interruptions.
Reason #1 - You Have No Identity
It’s an awful experience when the computer guy shows up at a neighbor’s doorstep with a plate of Christmas cookies, only to have the child who answered the door call out, “Mom, the computer guy is here!” He begs for an identity that is not directly associated with computers, but “the computer guy” label walks ahead of him — it simply cannot be avoided. I was given a name and I’d love to be addressed by it.
Thats it! Im getting a uniform!
-------
What is it with French Canadians??
--------
I got a little full of myself in the Riverchasers tourney last night...The hand went totally my way, except for the fact I didn't have the right cards in my hand. Thats my game though, sometimes I'm gonna swing and miss.
--------
I have 3 invitations for live poker tonight. Pokercats invite came last, so I'll have to pass for this week.
Its between meeting up with bloggers Kajagugu and BrainMc and playing lower limits or bringing my "A" (don't laugh so hard) game to a $100 tourney followed by 1/2. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna opt for the more friendly game...but I'm sooo tempted.
What really stinks is I have a company event this afternoon/evening.....ugh. I might not get to play anything other than the fake-nice game.
--------
I guess thats it for now..you kids have a good night and if you're not going out, you'd better be playing Katitude's game!
Right Brain Brian
OK time to pull out the ole stream of consciousness thing and try to noodle through my feeble brain to see whats what.
I stood there on a corner, waiting for the cab I flagged down. It was drizzling a little bit and I have just come off of working 15 hour day. My brain was numb and the light just glistened off the pavement.
The red and green light looking like Christmas in the shine of the road, and I dangle my hand out to more lights. The cab pulled up and the suited monkey next to me steps out to the street. I look over to him and think to myself, 'fuck, this guy is stealing my cab, I don't need this.'
I pause for a minute and realize i don't want a confrontation I just want to lay down and sleep. Mr ego wakes up though and I stepped over to the gentleman who was about a foot shorter than I.
'This is mine...I flagged him' and I stared into his weasley soul. He knew I was right and meerly stepped back onto the curb. I guess he didn't want a confrontation either, especially with a tired, wet, IT guy who outweighed him by 50 pounds.
-------
Bases loaded, there is one out and your son steps to the plate. He represents the winning run.
"Relax" you say loud enough for your son to hear. Though you can barely look.
He takes the first pitch. Good boy.
"Alright, now your ready...easy swing." Your heart enters your throat and the pitcher releases.
You see the most beautiful thing in the world. Your son, a beautiful graceful swing, and the rising arc of the ball.
If there's something that can beat that sense of pride, you don't know of it.
------
Reprinted from DIGG - Most of this applies.
Top Ten Reasons it doesn’t pay to be the computer guy:
Reason #10 - Most Of Your Accomplishments Are Invisible
The computer guy never hears anyone tell him, “I just want to let you know … everything is working fine!”
The reality is that people call the computer guy when something is wrong.
As a computer guy, if you work really hard to make everything work the way that it should, and things work fine, then people believe you don’t do anything. Everything you manage to get working correctly or do perfectly will forever remain unnoticed by computer users. They’ll only ever notice that you do anything when something isn’t working correctly, and you are called upon to fix it.
Reason #9 - Every Conversation You Have Is Roughly The Same
When the computer guy dares to mention what he does for a living, the typical response is, “I have a question about my home computer…”
Or when the computer guy first hears about a widespread problem within the computer network he’s responsible for, he can barely begin to assess the problem before a dozen other people call to report the same problem.
Or when the computer guy explains a certain process on a computer to a user who is incapable of retaining the process, he will inevitably need to reinstruct the user of this same process — indefinitely.
Reason #8 - You’re An Expert Of Bleeding-Edge Technology Products, Aren’t You?
The computer guy often finds himself in situations where someone is asking him for advice on a pending investment of the technological variety.
“I heard about (some hardware or software product) that can do (something desirable) for me. I brought you these (advertisements/reviews/printouts) because I wanted your recommendation. Which would you buy?”
Although the inquiring person sincerely trusts the computer guy’s judgment over their own, in almost every instance the real objective of these meetings is to ensure their own immunity from making a risky purchase.
If it turns out to be a bad investment, and they cannot get (the hardware or software product) to do (anything desirable), then you will be their personal scapegoat — “But honey, the computer guy said I should buy it!”
Reason #7 - Your Talents Are Forcibly Undervalued
Thanks to the constantly declining price of new computers, the computer guy cannot charge labor sums without a dispute. If he asks to be paid what he is worth, he will likely be met with the “why not buy new?” argument.
That is, desktop computers are always getting smaller, faster, and cheaper. It’s possible to purchase a new desktop computer for under $400. If the computer guy spends five hours fixing a computer and wants $100/hour for his time, his customer will be outraged, exclaiming “I didn’t even spend this much to BUY the computer, why should I pay this much just to FIX it?”
Reason #6 - You’re Never Allowed A Moment’s Peace
The computer guy is so prone to interruption that he rarely finds an opportunity to work on his own problems. This is because:
1. Computers never sleep.
2. Computer problems aren’t scheduled.
3. Every problem takes time to diagnose.
4. The computer guy can only give one problem his full attention.
5. Each user believes their problem deserves attention now.
Consequently, the computer guy has a 24/7 obligation to keep critical computer systems running, while simultaneously juggling everyone’s problems. He’ll often need to forfeit any opportunities to tend to his own needs for the sake of others — because at any moment, of any day, he can be interrupted by someone who wants to make their problem his problem.
Reason #5 - People Ask You To Perform Miracles
The computer guy is often mistaken for someone who possesses the combined skills of an old priest and a young priest. I’ll sum this up easily by example:
“No, I really can’t recover any files from your thumb drive, even if you did find it after it passed through your dog.”
Reason #4 - Your Assumed “All-Knowing” Status Sets You Up To Let People Down
There is no common understanding that there are smaller divisions within the computer industry, and that the computer guy cannot be an expert in all areas. What makes things worse, is when the computer guy attempts to explain this to someone asking for help, the person will often believe that the computer guy is withholding the desired knowledge to avoid having to help.
This is somewhat related to the next reason:
Reason #3 - You Possess Unlimited Responsibility
The computer guy is expected to solve problems. It is difficult to determine the boundaries of that expectation.
Some of the oddest things that I’ve been asked to do include:
1. Use pirated software to undelete important company files.
2. Create an Intranet, after explaining I didn’t know how to.
3. Teach someone how to hide their pornography collection.
Solving problems can range from replacing batteries in a wireless keyboard to investigating why the entire building loses power at the same time every morning. Resolutions can necessitate weaving a 50-foot cable through a drop ceiling, or wriggling under a house on your belly to add an electrical outlet.
Reasons #4 and #3 boil down to this: no matter how often you want to play the role of a hero, there will always be circumstances that test the limits of your ability to be one. It’s difficult to judge when helping someone means doing something immoral, and it’s even harder to admit you are unable to solve someone’s problem — and chances are, that someone will view you as incompetent because you were unable to help them.
Reason #2 - A Life Of Alienation
People only talk to the computer guy when they need him to fix something. Also, when the computer guy approaches a user, they’ll hop up out of their chair under the presumption that he’s there to fix something — as if it would never be expected that he only wants to strike up a conversation.
The fact that the computer guy never gets a moment’s peace can also practically force him to withdraw into solitude. His co-workers don’t understand that he doesn’t want to hear about their computer problems during his lunch hour — he does that every other hour of the day. That’s why the computer guy eats lunch alone with his door closed, or goes out to eat every day — not because he’s unfriendly, but because he needs to escape the incessant interruptions.
Reason #1 - You Have No Identity
It’s an awful experience when the computer guy shows up at a neighbor’s doorstep with a plate of Christmas cookies, only to have the child who answered the door call out, “Mom, the computer guy is here!” He begs for an identity that is not directly associated with computers, but “the computer guy” label walks ahead of him — it simply cannot be avoided. I was given a name and I’d love to be addressed by it.
Thats it! Im getting a uniform!
-------
What is it with French Canadians??
--------
I got a little full of myself in the Riverchasers tourney last night...The hand went totally my way, except for the fact I didn't have the right cards in my hand. Thats my game though, sometimes I'm gonna swing and miss.
--------
I have 3 invitations for live poker tonight. Pokercats invite came last, so I'll have to pass for this week.
Its between meeting up with bloggers Kajagugu and BrainMc and playing lower limits or bringing my "A" (don't laugh so hard) game to a $100 tourney followed by 1/2. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna opt for the more friendly game...but I'm sooo tempted.
What really stinks is I have a company event this afternoon/evening.....ugh. I might not get to play anything other than the fake-nice game.
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I guess thats it for now..you kids have a good night and if you're not going out, you'd better be playing Katitude's game!
I stood there on a corner, waiting for the cab I flagged down. It was drizzling a little bit and I have just come off of working 15 hour day. My brain was numb and the light just glistened off the pavement.
The red and green light looking like Christmas in the shine of the road, and I dangle my hand out to more lights. The cab pulled up and the suited monkey next to me steps out to the street. I look over to him and think to myself, 'fuck, this guy is stealing my cab, I don't need this.'
I pause for a minute and realize i don't want a confrontation I just want to lay down and sleep. Mr ego wakes up though and I stepped over to the gentleman who was about a foot shorter than I.
'This is mine...I flagged him' and I stared into his weasley soul. He knew I was right and meerly stepped back onto the curb. I guess he didn't want a confrontation either, especially with a tired, wet, IT guy who outweighed him by 50 pounds.
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Bases loaded, there is one out and your son steps to the plate. He represents the winning run.
"Relax" you say loud enough for your son to hear. Though you can barely look.
He takes the first pitch. Good boy.
"Alright, now your ready...easy swing." Your heart enters your throat and the pitcher releases.
You see the most beautiful thing in the world. Your son, a beautiful graceful swing, and the rising arc of the ball.
If there's something that can beat that sense of pride, you don't know of it.
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Reprinted from DIGG - Most of this applies.
Top Ten Reasons it doesn’t pay to be the computer guy:
Reason #10 - Most Of Your Accomplishments Are Invisible
The computer guy never hears anyone tell him, “I just want to let you know … everything is working fine!”
The reality is that people call the computer guy when something is wrong.
As a computer guy, if you work really hard to make everything work the way that it should, and things work fine, then people believe you don’t do anything. Everything you manage to get working correctly or do perfectly will forever remain unnoticed by computer users. They’ll only ever notice that you do anything when something isn’t working correctly, and you are called upon to fix it.
Reason #9 - Every Conversation You Have Is Roughly The Same
When the computer guy dares to mention what he does for a living, the typical response is, “I have a question about my home computer…”
Or when the computer guy first hears about a widespread problem within the computer network he’s responsible for, he can barely begin to assess the problem before a dozen other people call to report the same problem.
Or when the computer guy explains a certain process on a computer to a user who is incapable of retaining the process, he will inevitably need to reinstruct the user of this same process — indefinitely.
Reason #8 - You’re An Expert Of Bleeding-Edge Technology Products, Aren’t You?
The computer guy often finds himself in situations where someone is asking him for advice on a pending investment of the technological variety.
“I heard about (some hardware or software product) that can do (something desirable) for me. I brought you these (advertisements/reviews/printouts) because I wanted your recommendation. Which would you buy?”
Although the inquiring person sincerely trusts the computer guy’s judgment over their own, in almost every instance the real objective of these meetings is to ensure their own immunity from making a risky purchase.
If it turns out to be a bad investment, and they cannot get (the hardware or software product) to do (anything desirable), then you will be their personal scapegoat — “But honey, the computer guy said I should buy it!”
Reason #7 - Your Talents Are Forcibly Undervalued
Thanks to the constantly declining price of new computers, the computer guy cannot charge labor sums without a dispute. If he asks to be paid what he is worth, he will likely be met with the “why not buy new?” argument.
That is, desktop computers are always getting smaller, faster, and cheaper. It’s possible to purchase a new desktop computer for under $400. If the computer guy spends five hours fixing a computer and wants $100/hour for his time, his customer will be outraged, exclaiming “I didn’t even spend this much to BUY the computer, why should I pay this much just to FIX it?”
Reason #6 - You’re Never Allowed A Moment’s Peace
The computer guy is so prone to interruption that he rarely finds an opportunity to work on his own problems. This is because:
1. Computers never sleep.
2. Computer problems aren’t scheduled.
3. Every problem takes time to diagnose.
4. The computer guy can only give one problem his full attention.
5. Each user believes their problem deserves attention now.
Consequently, the computer guy has a 24/7 obligation to keep critical computer systems running, while simultaneously juggling everyone’s problems. He’ll often need to forfeit any opportunities to tend to his own needs for the sake of others — because at any moment, of any day, he can be interrupted by someone who wants to make their problem his problem.
Reason #5 - People Ask You To Perform Miracles
The computer guy is often mistaken for someone who possesses the combined skills of an old priest and a young priest. I’ll sum this up easily by example:
“No, I really can’t recover any files from your thumb drive, even if you did find it after it passed through your dog.”
Reason #4 - Your Assumed “All-Knowing” Status Sets You Up To Let People Down
There is no common understanding that there are smaller divisions within the computer industry, and that the computer guy cannot be an expert in all areas. What makes things worse, is when the computer guy attempts to explain this to someone asking for help, the person will often believe that the computer guy is withholding the desired knowledge to avoid having to help.
This is somewhat related to the next reason:
Reason #3 - You Possess Unlimited Responsibility
The computer guy is expected to solve problems. It is difficult to determine the boundaries of that expectation.
Some of the oddest things that I’ve been asked to do include:
1. Use pirated software to undelete important company files.
2. Create an Intranet, after explaining I didn’t know how to.
3. Teach someone how to hide their pornography collection.
Solving problems can range from replacing batteries in a wireless keyboard to investigating why the entire building loses power at the same time every morning. Resolutions can necessitate weaving a 50-foot cable through a drop ceiling, or wriggling under a house on your belly to add an electrical outlet.
Reasons #4 and #3 boil down to this: no matter how often you want to play the role of a hero, there will always be circumstances that test the limits of your ability to be one. It’s difficult to judge when helping someone means doing something immoral, and it’s even harder to admit you are unable to solve someone’s problem — and chances are, that someone will view you as incompetent because you were unable to help them.
Reason #2 - A Life Of Alienation
People only talk to the computer guy when they need him to fix something. Also, when the computer guy approaches a user, they’ll hop up out of their chair under the presumption that he’s there to fix something — as if it would never be expected that he only wants to strike up a conversation.
The fact that the computer guy never gets a moment’s peace can also practically force him to withdraw into solitude. His co-workers don’t understand that he doesn’t want to hear about their computer problems during his lunch hour — he does that every other hour of the day. That’s why the computer guy eats lunch alone with his door closed, or goes out to eat every day — not because he’s unfriendly, but because he needs to escape the incessant interruptions.
Reason #1 - You Have No Identity
It’s an awful experience when the computer guy shows up at a neighbor’s doorstep with a plate of Christmas cookies, only to have the child who answered the door call out, “Mom, the computer guy is here!” He begs for an identity that is not directly associated with computers, but “the computer guy” label walks ahead of him — it simply cannot be avoided. I was given a name and I’d love to be addressed by it.
Thats it! Im getting a uniform!
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What is it with French Canadians??
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I got a little full of myself in the Riverchasers tourney last night...The hand went totally my way, except for the fact I didn't have the right cards in my hand. Thats my game though, sometimes I'm gonna swing and miss.
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I have 3 invitations for live poker tonight. Pokercats invite came last, so I'll have to pass for this week.
Its between meeting up with bloggers Kajagugu and BrainMc and playing lower limits or bringing my "A" (don't laugh so hard) game to a $100 tourney followed by 1/2. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna opt for the more friendly game...but I'm sooo tempted.
What really stinks is I have a company event this afternoon/evening.....ugh. I might not get to play anything other than the fake-nice game.
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I guess thats it for now..you kids have a good night and if you're not going out, you'd better be playing Katitude's game!
Thursday, May 03, 2007
A quick one
Just a quick post before bed. I made a mook final table for the first in a very long time, but was severely shortstacked. I went out ninth, but that's 2 blogger final tables in a row, 3rd in MATH and 9th in the MOOOK. I feel pretty good about it.
I would like to note that the river fairy was out early for me, but abandoned me at the end, causing some less than pleasurable beats. I have never seen so many crazy junk kicking turns and rivers in one tournament. Crazy.
I would like to note that the river fairy was out early for me, but abandoned me at the end, causing some less than pleasurable beats. I have never seen so many crazy junk kicking turns and rivers in one tournament. Crazy.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
A quick one
Just a quick post before bed. I made a mook final table for the first in a very long time, but was severely shortstacked. I went out ninth, but that's 2 blogger final tables in a row, 3rd in MATH and 9th in the MOOOK. I feel pretty good about it.
I would like to note that the river fairy was out early for me, but abandoned me at the end, causing some less than pleasurable beats. I have never seen so many crazy junk kicking turns and rivers in one tournament. Crazy.
I would like to note that the river fairy was out early for me, but abandoned me at the end, causing some less than pleasurable beats. I have never seen so many crazy junk kicking turns and rivers in one tournament. Crazy.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Catching up
I could really use a personal assistant. Wouldn't that be cool? Someone to get your coffee or jot down a note (or blog post) for you.
Oh man...
Now, I'm not the most motivated person in a general sense, quite the contrary. Stealing a bit of thunder from Jordan and our discussion on Thursday. I'm a man of leisure. I like to take it easy. I expend the necessary effort for the given situation.
Of course, this is all code for saying I'm really a lazy mo-fo.
I suppose it is inherent in my DNA somewhere. I go through phases where I can be extremely focused, but for the most part, I really don't care for going the extra mile.
Anyway....
New York was a fun again, I got alot of work done up there and still managed to meet up with fellow poker players Jordan and MattyEbs.
As you may recall, the last time I met up with Jordan, we split first and second at the salami tournament. This time I managed to take Jordan and Matt out in 4th and 3rd respectively en route to a first place finish again.
There's 3 hands that stick out for me. First one I'm in late position with QJo and see a free rainbow flop with nine high. There are 4 people in the pot, I have a decent stack of chips almost triple the starting 1500. Victim has a mid to small stack in EP and is steaming from an earlier beat. We check around and a Ten comes off. It checks again and I decide to go ahead and try to take it down with a 1/2 pot bet. Everyone folds to the victim and he pops it for 1000 more. At the time I think I have about 8 outs, but think I'm not that far behind of what victim might have. I put him at best with a small set, leaving me the eights and kings to win.
Something stunk though, the guy was screaming FOLD to me....it did not feel like a set. I made the call and even told the table it was a bad call. Long story short, the King comes on the river, victim (ATo) pushes to my bet and I take down a nice pot busting my first victim. Dude went into mega tilt after that, and since we were at a break I snuck into the smoke room to chill. Turns out I had a lot more outs, but I'm still not sure it was a good call.
Down to 4 players (only 2 pay) I have a huge lead over the table, and was focused on busting people..I stayed patient, but the one other player (who I had stacked in the re-buy period) Seneca was very solid-agg and liable to take any 2 cards to the mat. He raised my blind (JTs) and I decide to push. I've seen him fold to aggression, so I know I'm only getting called when I'm behind, but I really wanted him out. He pushed with 33, I catch nothing and double him up. There's plenty of reasoning I can make for the push, and I still like it especially with the amount of chips I had. However I was bummed I couldn't take him out and and guarantee a cash for at least one of our crew.
The last hand Jordan has discussed on his blog, but I'd like to add my thoughts. I had been playing a bit looser off the button, trying to punish the blinds. I semi-bluffed Matt with A4o, and showed the table. He mucked A8o i think.
A few hands later I find JTs again in the CO. I nonchalantly limp in and say to Matt, something to the effect of ' you might as well fold 'cause Jordan's gonna push'
I said this out-loud for a few reasons. First, I did not want Matt to push, I wanted to see a flop with this hand as it had vexed me earlier. Second, I wanted Jordan to know I was expecting a push, therefore I might call. Saying this at the right time, puts the thought in Jordan's head that I actually have a better hand than a limping hand and would call a push. Third, I wanted to hear it myself. I wasn't sure myself what I would do facing a push, but I did know that Jordan would HAVE to push with a very strong hand if he believed my hand might be stronger than it actually was.
Jordan checks and the flop comes with 2 tens and a king. I only had to hope Jordan had a king. We both check and the case ten hits the turn. I check and Jordan pushed. I insta-called my quads and take Jordan(Kx) out. A few hand later I take out Matty with AK/Ax and offer the 60/40 split to Seneca.
We followed that up with a walk down to the village and drink away some of my winnings.
My trip back had an interesting side note. I got to the airport about 2.5 hours early and went to ticketing. My assignment was 46d, which is something like the last row in a middle seat. So I plead with ticketing to move me forward, move me to an aisle...something, but the flight was booked solid.
This is where I employed a tactic that has been so successful in the past. First, I remain quiet. I relax, and look at the guy. 'is there ANYTHING you can do?' Then I sit and wait. I let him keep tapping on his keyboard, and do not say a thing...stay calm. CLICKETY CLACK..... 'we have a spot in first class' .
I calmly say 'well, how much can I expect to pay for that?'
He replies "about $120" BOOOK IT! I say.... cause thats just how I roll.
I saunter into the crown room, and am briefly hassled by the attendant, but this has worked for me before. I said " the attendant at ticketing said I would have access to the crown room with a first class ticket"
Again, smile, remain quiet and wait...."Well you have to be a member...blah blah blah"
"I guess its just a mix up, I say and look confused at my ticket." remain calm.
She says "we'd love to have you here as our guest today, since there was some confusion." SCORE!
So I get to sip on free Crown and water while playing poker in the crown room. Its a good thing too since my flight was delayed another half-hour. I got to win a 2 table SNG and a Token for the HOY, which I turned into a 3rd place finish!
I'm finally on the money board for the BBT!
Oh man...
Now, I'm not the most motivated person in a general sense, quite the contrary. Stealing a bit of thunder from Jordan and our discussion on Thursday. I'm a man of leisure. I like to take it easy. I expend the necessary effort for the given situation.
Of course, this is all code for saying I'm really a lazy mo-fo.
I suppose it is inherent in my DNA somewhere. I go through phases where I can be extremely focused, but for the most part, I really don't care for going the extra mile.
Anyway....
New York was a fun again, I got alot of work done up there and still managed to meet up with fellow poker players Jordan and MattyEbs.
As you may recall, the last time I met up with Jordan, we split first and second at the salami tournament. This time I managed to take Jordan and Matt out in 4th and 3rd respectively en route to a first place finish again.
There's 3 hands that stick out for me. First one I'm in late position with QJo and see a free rainbow flop with nine high. There are 4 people in the pot, I have a decent stack of chips almost triple the starting 1500. Victim has a mid to small stack in EP and is steaming from an earlier beat. We check around and a Ten comes off. It checks again and I decide to go ahead and try to take it down with a 1/2 pot bet. Everyone folds to the victim and he pops it for 1000 more. At the time I think I have about 8 outs, but think I'm not that far behind of what victim might have. I put him at best with a small set, leaving me the eights and kings to win.
Something stunk though, the guy was screaming FOLD to me....it did not feel like a set. I made the call and even told the table it was a bad call. Long story short, the King comes on the river, victim (ATo) pushes to my bet and I take down a nice pot busting my first victim. Dude went into mega tilt after that, and since we were at a break I snuck into the smoke room to chill. Turns out I had a lot more outs, but I'm still not sure it was a good call.
Down to 4 players (only 2 pay) I have a huge lead over the table, and was focused on busting people..I stayed patient, but the one other player (who I had stacked in the re-buy period) Seneca was very solid-agg and liable to take any 2 cards to the mat. He raised my blind (JTs) and I decide to push. I've seen him fold to aggression, so I know I'm only getting called when I'm behind, but I really wanted him out. He pushed with 33, I catch nothing and double him up. There's plenty of reasoning I can make for the push, and I still like it especially with the amount of chips I had. However I was bummed I couldn't take him out and and guarantee a cash for at least one of our crew.
The last hand Jordan has discussed on his blog, but I'd like to add my thoughts. I had been playing a bit looser off the button, trying to punish the blinds. I semi-bluffed Matt with A4o, and showed the table. He mucked A8o i think.
A few hands later I find JTs again in the CO. I nonchalantly limp in and say to Matt, something to the effect of ' you might as well fold 'cause Jordan's gonna push'
I said this out-loud for a few reasons. First, I did not want Matt to push, I wanted to see a flop with this hand as it had vexed me earlier. Second, I wanted Jordan to know I was expecting a push, therefore I might call. Saying this at the right time, puts the thought in Jordan's head that I actually have a better hand than a limping hand and would call a push. Third, I wanted to hear it myself. I wasn't sure myself what I would do facing a push, but I did know that Jordan would HAVE to push with a very strong hand if he believed my hand might be stronger than it actually was.
Jordan checks and the flop comes with 2 tens and a king. I only had to hope Jordan had a king. We both check and the case ten hits the turn. I check and Jordan pushed. I insta-called my quads and take Jordan(Kx) out. A few hand later I take out Matty with AK/Ax and offer the 60/40 split to Seneca.
We followed that up with a walk down to the village and drink away some of my winnings.
My trip back had an interesting side note. I got to the airport about 2.5 hours early and went to ticketing. My assignment was 46d, which is something like the last row in a middle seat. So I plead with ticketing to move me forward, move me to an aisle...something, but the flight was booked solid.
This is where I employed a tactic that has been so successful in the past. First, I remain quiet. I relax, and look at the guy. 'is there ANYTHING you can do?' Then I sit and wait. I let him keep tapping on his keyboard, and do not say a thing...stay calm. CLICKETY CLACK..... 'we have a spot in first class' .
I calmly say 'well, how much can I expect to pay for that?'
He replies "about $120" BOOOK IT! I say.... cause thats just how I roll.
I saunter into the crown room, and am briefly hassled by the attendant, but this has worked for me before. I said " the attendant at ticketing said I would have access to the crown room with a first class ticket"
Again, smile, remain quiet and wait...."Well you have to be a member...blah blah blah"
"I guess its just a mix up, I say and look confused at my ticket." remain calm.
She says "we'd love to have you here as our guest today, since there was some confusion." SCORE!
So I get to sip on free Crown and water while playing poker in the crown room. Its a good thing too since my flight was delayed another half-hour. I got to win a 2 table SNG and a Token for the HOY, which I turned into a 3rd place finish!
I'm finally on the money board for the BBT!
Catching up
I could really use a personal assistant. Wouldn't that be cool? Someone to get your coffee or jot down a note (or blog post) for you.
Oh man...
Now, I'm not the most motivated person in a general sense, quite the contrary. Stealing a bit of thunder from Jordan and our discussion on Thursday. I'm a man of leisure. I like to take it easy. I expend the necessary effort for the given situation.
Of course, this is all code for saying I'm really a lazy mo-fo.
I suppose it is inherent in my DNA somewhere. I go through phases where I can be extremely focused, but for the most part, I really don't care for going the extra mile.
Anyway....
New York was a fun again, I got alot of work done up there and still managed to meet up with fellow poker players Jordan and MattyEbs.
As you may recall, the last time I met up with Jordan, we split first and second at the salami tournament. This time I managed to take Jordan and Matt out in 4th and 3rd respectively en route to a first place finish again.
There's 3 hands that stick out for me. First one I'm in late position with QJo and see a free rainbow flop with nine high. There are 4 people in the pot, I have a decent stack of chips almost triple the starting 1500. Victim has a mid to small stack in EP and is steaming from an earlier beat. We check around and a Ten comes off. It checks again and I decide to go ahead and try to take it down with a 1/2 pot bet. Everyone folds to the victim and he pops it for 1000 more. At the time I think I have about 8 outs, but think I'm not that far behind of what victim might have. I put him at best with a small set, leaving me the eights and kings to win.
Something stunk though, the guy was screaming FOLD to me....it did not feel like a set. I made the call and even told the table it was a bad call. Long story short, the King comes on the river, victim (ATo) pushes to my bet and I take down a nice pot busting my first victim. Dude went into mega tilt after that, and since we were at a break I snuck into the smoke room to chill. Turns out I had a lot more outs, but I'm still not sure it was a good call.
Down to 4 players (only 2 pay) I have a huge lead over the table, and was focused on busting people..I stayed patient, but the one other player (who I had stacked in the re-buy period) Seneca was very solid-agg and liable to take any 2 cards to the mat. He raised my blind (JTs) and I decide to push. I've seen him fold to aggression, so I know I'm only getting called when I'm behind, but I really wanted him out. He pushed with 33, I catch nothing and double him up. There's plenty of reasoning I can make for the push, and I still like it especially with the amount of chips I had. However I was bummed I couldn't take him out and and guarantee a cash for at least one of our crew.
The last hand Jordan has discussed on his blog, but I'd like to add my thoughts. I had been playing a bit looser off the button, trying to punish the blinds. I semi-bluffed Matt with A4o, and showed the table. He mucked A8o i think.
A few hands later I find JTs again in the CO. I nonchalantly limp in and say to Matt, something to the effect of ' you might as well fold 'cause Jordan's gonna push'
I said this out-loud for a few reasons. First, I did not want Matt to push, I wanted to see a flop with this hand as it had vexed me earlier. Second, I wanted Jordan to know I was expecting a push, therefore I might call. Saying this at the right time, puts the thought in Jordan's head that I actually have a better hand than a limping hand and would call a push. Third, I wanted to hear it myself. I wasn't sure myself what I would do facing a push, but I did know that Jordan would HAVE to push with a very strong hand if he believed my hand might be stronger than it actually was.
Jordan checks and the flop comes with 2 tens and a king. I only had to hope Jordan had a king. We both check and the case ten hits the turn. I check and Jordan pushed. I insta-called my quads and take Jordan(Kx) out. A few hand later I take out Matty with AK/Ax and offer the 60/40 split to Seneca.
We followed that up with a walk down to the village and drink away some of my winnings.
My trip back had an interesting side note. I got to the airport about 2.5 hours early and went to ticketing. My assignment was 46d, which is something like the last row in a middle seat. So I plead with ticketing to move me forward, move me to an aisle...something, but the flight was booked solid.
This is where I employed a tactic that has been so successful in the past. First, I remain quiet. I relax, and look at the guy. 'is there ANYTHING you can do?' Then I sit and wait. I let him keep tapping on his keyboard, and do not say a thing...stay calm. CLICKETY CLACK..... 'we have a spot in first class' .
I calmly say 'well, how much can I expect to pay for that?'
He replies "about $120" BOOOK IT! I say.... cause thats just how I roll.
I saunter into the crown room, and am briefly hassled by the attendant, but this has worked for me before. I said " the attendant at ticketing said I would have access to the crown room with a first class ticket"
Again, smile, remain quiet and wait...."Well you have to be a member...blah blah blah"
"I guess its just a mix up, I say and look confused at my ticket." remain calm.
She says "we'd love to have you here as our guest today, since there was some confusion." SCORE!
So I get to sip on free Crown and water while playing poker in the crown room. Its a good thing too since my flight was delayed another half-hour. I got to win a 2 table SNG and a Token for the HOY, which I turned into a 3rd place finish!
I'm finally on the money board for the BBT!
Oh man...
Now, I'm not the most motivated person in a general sense, quite the contrary. Stealing a bit of thunder from Jordan and our discussion on Thursday. I'm a man of leisure. I like to take it easy. I expend the necessary effort for the given situation.
Of course, this is all code for saying I'm really a lazy mo-fo.
I suppose it is inherent in my DNA somewhere. I go through phases where I can be extremely focused, but for the most part, I really don't care for going the extra mile.
Anyway....
New York was a fun again, I got alot of work done up there and still managed to meet up with fellow poker players Jordan and MattyEbs.
As you may recall, the last time I met up with Jordan, we split first and second at the salami tournament. This time I managed to take Jordan and Matt out in 4th and 3rd respectively en route to a first place finish again.
There's 3 hands that stick out for me. First one I'm in late position with QJo and see a free rainbow flop with nine high. There are 4 people in the pot, I have a decent stack of chips almost triple the starting 1500. Victim has a mid to small stack in EP and is steaming from an earlier beat. We check around and a Ten comes off. It checks again and I decide to go ahead and try to take it down with a 1/2 pot bet. Everyone folds to the victim and he pops it for 1000 more. At the time I think I have about 8 outs, but think I'm not that far behind of what victim might have. I put him at best with a small set, leaving me the eights and kings to win.
Something stunk though, the guy was screaming FOLD to me....it did not feel like a set. I made the call and even told the table it was a bad call. Long story short, the King comes on the river, victim (ATo) pushes to my bet and I take down a nice pot busting my first victim. Dude went into mega tilt after that, and since we were at a break I snuck into the smoke room to chill. Turns out I had a lot more outs, but I'm still not sure it was a good call.
Down to 4 players (only 2 pay) I have a huge lead over the table, and was focused on busting people..I stayed patient, but the one other player (who I had stacked in the re-buy period) Seneca was very solid-agg and liable to take any 2 cards to the mat. He raised my blind (JTs) and I decide to push. I've seen him fold to aggression, so I know I'm only getting called when I'm behind, but I really wanted him out. He pushed with 33, I catch nothing and double him up. There's plenty of reasoning I can make for the push, and I still like it especially with the amount of chips I had. However I was bummed I couldn't take him out and and guarantee a cash for at least one of our crew.
The last hand Jordan has discussed on his blog, but I'd like to add my thoughts. I had been playing a bit looser off the button, trying to punish the blinds. I semi-bluffed Matt with A4o, and showed the table. He mucked A8o i think.
A few hands later I find JTs again in the CO. I nonchalantly limp in and say to Matt, something to the effect of ' you might as well fold 'cause Jordan's gonna push'
I said this out-loud for a few reasons. First, I did not want Matt to push, I wanted to see a flop with this hand as it had vexed me earlier. Second, I wanted Jordan to know I was expecting a push, therefore I might call. Saying this at the right time, puts the thought in Jordan's head that I actually have a better hand than a limping hand and would call a push. Third, I wanted to hear it myself. I wasn't sure myself what I would do facing a push, but I did know that Jordan would HAVE to push with a very strong hand if he believed my hand might be stronger than it actually was.
Jordan checks and the flop comes with 2 tens and a king. I only had to hope Jordan had a king. We both check and the case ten hits the turn. I check and Jordan pushed. I insta-called my quads and take Jordan(Kx) out. A few hand later I take out Matty with AK/Ax and offer the 60/40 split to Seneca.
We followed that up with a walk down to the village and drink away some of my winnings.
My trip back had an interesting side note. I got to the airport about 2.5 hours early and went to ticketing. My assignment was 46d, which is something like the last row in a middle seat. So I plead with ticketing to move me forward, move me to an aisle...something, but the flight was booked solid.
This is where I employed a tactic that has been so successful in the past. First, I remain quiet. I relax, and look at the guy. 'is there ANYTHING you can do?' Then I sit and wait. I let him keep tapping on his keyboard, and do not say a thing...stay calm. CLICKETY CLACK..... 'we have a spot in first class' .
I calmly say 'well, how much can I expect to pay for that?'
He replies "about $120" BOOOK IT! I say.... cause thats just how I roll.
I saunter into the crown room, and am briefly hassled by the attendant, but this has worked for me before. I said " the attendant at ticketing said I would have access to the crown room with a first class ticket"
Again, smile, remain quiet and wait...."Well you have to be a member...blah blah blah"
"I guess its just a mix up, I say and look confused at my ticket." remain calm.
She says "we'd love to have you here as our guest today, since there was some confusion." SCORE!
So I get to sip on free Crown and water while playing poker in the crown room. Its a good thing too since my flight was delayed another half-hour. I got to win a 2 table SNG and a Token for the HOY, which I turned into a 3rd place finish!
I'm finally on the money board for the BBT!
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