The Women's Tournament at the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens in California is one of my favortie LIVE poker events in which to play. They have these events once every 3 months. So today, I will be joining the 13th Annual Queen of Dimanond No limit tournament. It is a $40 buy-in, $10 headhunter bounty, and $10 entry.
These events used to cost less that $25 bucks, so it was a really sweet deal. The buffet alone was pretty much worth the price of admission..with champaigne and mimosas, good food, and yummy desserts..mmm..chocolate covered strawberries..I REALLY love those..yes, I'm a chocoholic!! Then they make us feel really special with some kinda gift. Today, I will get a diamond shaped-pendant.
It is an all around good time. Many of the women literally have no idea how to play. They even pass out hand ranking sheets..really..I'm not joking. And ladies do things like apologize for taking your chips. It is quite entertaining.
Even if you don't score in the money, you can usually redeem a few headhunter tokens for $10 each.
As an added plus, the top 3 players will receive a seat to the LOP Ladies Event.
Yeah...Just one of the perks of being a lady in California..lol
Now for an update on online activities....
First, you must visit Jordan's blog for a recap on the PSO freeroll event..somehow with the events of my dramatic soap opera life, I failed to sign-up. The bloggers that did really reaped some rewards, especially Jordan who finished in 2nd. Awesome Jordan!!
While all my pals were playing in the PSO event, I decided to play on Party. With my roll at a healthy level (just under $500), I decided to reward myself with a buy-in to a $10 qualifier to the 500k and the $20/2 40k guaranteed. The qualifier was unsuccessful, but in for the 40k, I went a long way..finishing 117th out of 2433 entrants. In the end, I was forced to move or get blinded out. At least I made $26. Not the fortune I was dreamed of but at least my roll didn't get damaged.
I also played another $6.60 tier one for a token. And won. I keep winning the tokens and fail to make money with them. So again, if you are paying full price for your buy-in on $26 MTTs on Full Tilt you are missing out on this opportunity. They are really THAT easy!
Then I made a bad judgement call and place $50 on a NL ring game...umm..that did not go well at all...out one buy-in in no time..DONE with THAT!
I ended the night with what has been working. Another $30 SnG. Finished 3rd.
So I ended up down about $25..not too bad....
Hasta luego....
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Winning Streak Continues
Tonight I finished 1st in another 30/3 SnG and 2nd in a 20/2 SnG on Party. So the Party Poker bankroll is looking very healthy at $485.
On the other hand, my HU Challenge is going down the drain..I failed to keep my own advise and stay clear of bloggers. Tuesday, Mr.Dreamy got a win on me. And tonight it was 23skidoo. But how can I have resisted an invitation for HU. I still love it! Congrats guys..
As for my personal dramas..this was probably the worst week of my life. Keep the prayers coming. Thanks to everyone for you thoughts and warm wishes. They are appreciated!
On the other hand, my HU Challenge is going down the drain..I failed to keep my own advise and stay clear of bloggers. Tuesday, Mr.Dreamy got a win on me. And tonight it was 23skidoo. But how can I have resisted an invitation for HU. I still love it! Congrats guys..
As for my personal dramas..this was probably the worst week of my life. Keep the prayers coming. Thanks to everyone for you thoughts and warm wishes. They are appreciated!
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
How is this for Serious?
I have been making gradual progress in my play on Party Poker. It has ALWAYS been my favorite site. Mostly been playing SnGs. For me, they are my bread and butter. My downfall has been my love of MTTs that just drain my bankroll and getting involved in cash games beyond my bankroll just to play with bloggers.
Tonight, I played 2 things. First, I wanted to play with Iggy. He made the selection to play BBJ 2/4 on party. Shortly after Duggle joined us. I left with a $40 profit.
With my bankroll at a little over $200, it was time to play my most profitable game. A $30/3 SnG on Party. Here is how it ended:
Played on : 17 May 2006 03:13 AM
On Table : Mercury Island
Game Type : Texas Holdem
Buy-In : $30
Fee : $3
You finished in position 1
1st place - yosoyveneno - $150
2nd place - bellanrusty - $90
3rd place - dgenrtgmblr - $60
For the first time in a long time, I have what I would consider a roll. Sweet...$320 on Party plus a little here and there on Stars, FT, UB, and Netteller.
Laters...
Tonight, I played 2 things. First, I wanted to play with Iggy. He made the selection to play BBJ 2/4 on party. Shortly after Duggle joined us. I left with a $40 profit.
With my bankroll at a little over $200, it was time to play my most profitable game. A $30/3 SnG on Party. Here is how it ended:
Played on : 17 May 2006 03:13 AM
On Table : Mercury Island
Game Type : Texas Holdem
Buy-In : $30
Fee : $3
You finished in position 1
1st place - yosoyveneno - $150
2nd place - bellanrusty - $90
3rd place - dgenrtgmblr - $60
For the first time in a long time, I have what I would consider a roll. Sweet...$320 on Party plus a little here and there on Stars, FT, UB, and Netteller.
Laters...
Sunday, May 14, 2006
HU Challenge Update
I am continuing with my personal 100 HU challenge. My mistake has been adding too many bloggers into this challenge..lol..I think I have much better success with the non-bloggers. The stats to date are 14 wins and 7 losses - $19.75 profit.
Today, I beat a player named Mowglison for 3 matches on UB within about 30 minutes. I tried to go for a 4th, but I guess he finally gave up. Well he did get screwed in the 2nd match when he lost on the first hand with a flush, cause the Poison sucked out and landed a boat on the river. Hey, that is my gift. I can't always win via skill right?...Waffles don't get started..lol
My Mother's Day started with me treating my girls, mother-in-law, and myself to a breakfast out. We went to one of our favorite spots in Uptown Whittier, the Rocky Cola Cafe. It is a very kid friendly place and has the old time 50s atmostphere, including a jukebox where you can put a few quarters and make your own selections. My girls are into Elvis, influence of Full House - they think Jesse is sooooo hot.. oh my..I have a feeling I am gonna be soooo much trouble down the road. They also like the Beach Boys. Just enjoying my girls and their smiles and laughs and thinking that as long as I have them in my life, things will be okay.
My In-laws made me feel special too. They had a dozen roses and an orchaid corsage for me. It's nice to know that they care.
Now it's off to a BBQ with my family....
Laters...
Today, I beat a player named Mowglison for 3 matches on UB within about 30 minutes. I tried to go for a 4th, but I guess he finally gave up. Well he did get screwed in the 2nd match when he lost on the first hand with a flush, cause the Poison sucked out and landed a boat on the river. Hey, that is my gift. I can't always win via skill right?...Waffles don't get started..lol
My Mother's Day started with me treating my girls, mother-in-law, and myself to a breakfast out. We went to one of our favorite spots in Uptown Whittier, the Rocky Cola Cafe. It is a very kid friendly place and has the old time 50s atmostphere, including a jukebox where you can put a few quarters and make your own selections. My girls are into Elvis, influence of Full House - they think Jesse is sooooo hot.. oh my..I have a feeling I am gonna be soooo much trouble down the road. They also like the Beach Boys. Just enjoying my girls and their smiles and laughs and thinking that as long as I have them in my life, things will be okay.
My In-laws made me feel special too. They had a dozen roses and an orchaid corsage for me. It's nice to know that they care.
Now it's off to a BBQ with my family....
Laters...
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Hoyazo gets Brave on Booze...
I was pretty surprised to get an invite from Hoyazo to play HU tonight. But apparently alcohol works for him..cause he got braaaaaaavvveee!!
I'm not sure what really happened, but before I knew it, he had me out chipped. I tried to fight back with my meager stack, but he was determined not to let me back in. Excellent job Hoyazo! Congrats!
Earlier tonight, I sat down with the last of my Stars roll ($23) on a cash table with Waffles, when I turned that into $85, I decided to play safe and cash out. We were chatting with Surflexus and watching him make the money in this $10 MTT. He has really been on fire.
Then I played a $20/2 on party and came in 3rd.
I did actually turn down a match earlier today from WeakPlayer. He caught me in an emotional moment. I've been doing pretty good overall through all of this but once in a while, something triggers an outburst...
Another evening of progress..so I can't complain...
More importantly, with all the craziness in my life, I forgot to mention the great time I had playing at HPD's home game. He posted a some nice things about yours truly, so definitely check it out.
Laters all...
I'm not sure what really happened, but before I knew it, he had me out chipped. I tried to fight back with my meager stack, but he was determined not to let me back in. Excellent job Hoyazo! Congrats!
Earlier tonight, I sat down with the last of my Stars roll ($23) on a cash table with Waffles, when I turned that into $85, I decided to play safe and cash out. We were chatting with Surflexus and watching him make the money in this $10 MTT. He has really been on fire.
Then I played a $20/2 on party and came in 3rd.
I did actually turn down a match earlier today from WeakPlayer. He caught me in an emotional moment. I've been doing pretty good overall through all of this but once in a while, something triggers an outburst...
Another evening of progress..so I can't complain...
More importantly, with all the craziness in my life, I forgot to mention the great time I had playing at HPD's home game. He posted a some nice things about yours truly, so definitely check it out.
Laters all...
Friday, May 12, 2006
Poison is Back
First and foremost, I think the Yo Yo days are over. Recent events have lead me to the conclusion that there is no possibility of reconcilation for my marriage. I'm done..it is over..and it is time to move on...I'm sure my future x is having a wonderful time in Hawaii...
Thanks to everyone for their continued support during all of my recent personal dramas. Your comments and willingness to listen to my sad tales has helped immensely.
Tonight, it felt soo good to play and hang with my online pals. When I signed on, 23skidoo sent me a IM inviting me to play in the WWDN Not. It had already been running for a few minutes, but since late registration allowed I was still able to get in. So I joined the blogger madness with 14 other players. The table chat was quite amusing. I especially enjoy BloodyP. He is quite the entertainer in the chat. As an added bonus, he sent me some pictures, one of him and his lovely wife.
Fortunately, I was able to make the money finishing in 3rd place. Then I had to leave before it finished to put the kiddos to bed. Surflexus has been doing really well lately in these events. He took first tonight and Darval took 2nd. Nice job Surflexus!!!
Later, I decide to play a SnG on party for $20/2. Took second in this one.
To end the evening...I played on a $50 nl cash table..I left with a $35 profit.
Total profit of $92.00 for the evening..not a bad night at all....
Thanks to everyone for their continued support during all of my recent personal dramas. Your comments and willingness to listen to my sad tales has helped immensely.
Tonight, it felt soo good to play and hang with my online pals. When I signed on, 23skidoo sent me a IM inviting me to play in the WWDN Not. It had already been running for a few minutes, but since late registration allowed I was still able to get in. So I joined the blogger madness with 14 other players. The table chat was quite amusing. I especially enjoy BloodyP. He is quite the entertainer in the chat. As an added bonus, he sent me some pictures, one of him and his lovely wife.
Fortunately, I was able to make the money finishing in 3rd place. Then I had to leave before it finished to put the kiddos to bed. Surflexus has been doing really well lately in these events. He took first tonight and Darval took 2nd. Nice job Surflexus!!!
Later, I decide to play a SnG on party for $20/2. Took second in this one.
To end the evening...I played on a $50 nl cash table..I left with a $35 profit.
Total profit of $92.00 for the evening..not a bad night at all....
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
That was a Really Short Boat Ride..
I am starting to really appreciate the name Iggy gave me..Yo Yo. Cause that is just what I feel like a Yo Yo.
Divorce..No Divorce..Poker..No Poker..He loves me..He hates me..
After surrendering to the yesterday's terms of not playing poker anymore. I had made some demands of my own. Of course, what I didn't realize was that I HAD NOT earned the right to make any demands. In order to have some demands, first I had to PROVE myself worthy.
So on the first day following our discussion, I try to call attention to the fact that he did not live up to one of his terms. He then clarified for me that he did not agree to anything. HE did not have to be accountable to me. I was the one who needed to change. Once I change, then I can make some demands. Needless to say, this did not go over well. And as the discussion progressed. He basically stated that he was DONE. I screwed up again. It is my fault for pushing. For expecting him to make changes. For not falling to his feet and kissing his behind. Well screw that!!!! He felt he was bending over backwards by giving me a chance to change. lmao...okay perhaps in dilerium...but crap..it just starts to be sooo pathetic that it is funny...
Oh..so guess what?....
Good news - I can do whatever I want including teach my kids to enjoy simple pleasure and not be spoiled rotten, play poker, hang with my online friends, go to Vegas, enjoy life and just maybe even be happy...
Bad news - I'm trying to figure out if there is a bad side...
So if you thought you missed that chance to play HU with the Poison....you no longer have to worry...cause the Poison is BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am gonna take a few days off..just to prove a point..that stupid test he made me take to PROVE that I am an ADDICT is just pure garbage....
This may be one of the classic deleted postings....catch it while you can...
Laters....
Divorce..No Divorce..Poker..No Poker..He loves me..He hates me..
After surrendering to the yesterday's terms of not playing poker anymore. I had made some demands of my own. Of course, what I didn't realize was that I HAD NOT earned the right to make any demands. In order to have some demands, first I had to PROVE myself worthy.
So on the first day following our discussion, I try to call attention to the fact that he did not live up to one of his terms. He then clarified for me that he did not agree to anything. HE did not have to be accountable to me. I was the one who needed to change. Once I change, then I can make some demands. Needless to say, this did not go over well. And as the discussion progressed. He basically stated that he was DONE. I screwed up again. It is my fault for pushing. For expecting him to make changes. For not falling to his feet and kissing his behind. Well screw that!!!! He felt he was bending over backwards by giving me a chance to change. lmao...okay perhaps in dilerium...but crap..it just starts to be sooo pathetic that it is funny...
Oh..so guess what?....
Good news - I can do whatever I want including teach my kids to enjoy simple pleasure and not be spoiled rotten, play poker, hang with my online friends, go to Vegas, enjoy life and just maybe even be happy...
Bad news - I'm trying to figure out if there is a bad side...
So if you thought you missed that chance to play HU with the Poison....you no longer have to worry...cause the Poison is BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am gonna take a few days off..just to prove a point..that stupid test he made me take to PROVE that I am an ADDICT is just pure garbage....
This may be one of the classic deleted postings....catch it while you can...
Laters....
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Did You Miss the Boat?
Good news - I have a chance to save my marriage...
Bad news - I have to stop all forms of gambling (primarily online poker)...
Good news - I can go to Vegas and play in the Blogger event....
Bad news - I can't sleep with anyone while I'm there...
Good news - I can still chat with my online "fake" friends...
Bad news - Since I won't be playing poker, it won't be the same...
Good news - I might rediscover interests outside of poker..
Bad news - I will miss my online adventures with all of you...
Good news - I will have time to bake Weak Player some cookies...
Bad news - I won't have the chance to try to win some Waffles...
So what boat did you miss? For those who didn't play the Poison one on one, you may have missed your chance to play in one of the most challenging and pleasurable Heads Up matches to be found...
Keep me in your prayers...
Bad news - I have to stop all forms of gambling (primarily online poker)...
Good news - I can go to Vegas and play in the Blogger event....
Bad news - I can't sleep with anyone while I'm there...
Good news - I can still chat with my online "fake" friends...
Bad news - Since I won't be playing poker, it won't be the same...
Good news - I might rediscover interests outside of poker..
Bad news - I will miss my online adventures with all of you...
Good news - I will have time to bake Weak Player some cookies...
Bad news - I won't have the chance to try to win some Waffles...
So what boat did you miss? For those who didn't play the Poison one on one, you may have missed your chance to play in one of the most challenging and pleasurable Heads Up matches to be found...
Keep me in your prayers...
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Another Victim Surrenders to the Poison
Garth has been procrastinating in our Heads Up series - best of 5. Aside from the fact that I usually beat him (one way or another), he does not care for HU games. So today, we finally had another match. We had a nice long battle..over 60 hands. A few times he took a slight lead. But in the end the Poison stood strong. For some, the Poison Power is just too much. They cannot take facing it again. Garth has now been added to that list. He has authorized the publishing of the following chat, stating his surrender:
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: excellent match
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: again?
garth: Nope
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: or u need a break
garth: I am free of my obligation.
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: what?
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: free of what?
garth: The series is now over.
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: really?
garth: Yep
garth: You won 3-1.
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: r u serious?
garth: Yep
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: u surrender?
garth: Yep
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: can i post this?
garth: Knock yourself out.
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: r u upset?
garth: Nope
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: oh ok
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: surrender?
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: really?
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: why?
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: i have fun playing u
garth: I don't like HU.
garth: I'm better at it than I ever have been, but it doesn't mean I enjoy it.
There is a down side. He has set the condition that I will collect my bounty when I make cookies for WeakPlayer. So perhaps the added incentive will be just the thing to get me in the kitchen. I have a feeling Weak will be getting his cookies afterall...
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: excellent match
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: again?
garth: Nope
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: or u need a break
garth: I am free of my obligation.
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: what?
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: free of what?
garth: The series is now over.
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: really?
garth: Yep
garth: You won 3-1.
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: r u serious?
garth: Yep
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: u surrender?
garth: Yep
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: can i post this?
garth: Knock yourself out.
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: r u upset?
garth: Nope
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: oh ok
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: surrender?
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: really?
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: why?
yosoyveneno Rodriguez: i have fun playing u
garth: I don't like HU.
garth: I'm better at it than I ever have been, but it doesn't mean I enjoy it.
There is a down side. He has set the condition that I will collect my bounty when I make cookies for WeakPlayer. So perhaps the added incentive will be just the thing to get me in the kitchen. I have a feeling Weak will be getting his cookies afterall...
Speaker Gets Poisoned
It was a little after midnight when Joe sent me an IM message. He thought I might give him a hard time for standing me up on our scheduled HU match a few nights ago. But how could I be upset when he was having a "real" life and meeting "real" women..kissing..and what not?
Earlier in the evening he had played a $50 sng with Daddy and Iggy. Apparently he is quite capable while playing drunk, as he managed to beat these two. Daddy came in 2nd and Iggy bubbled.
It was really cute how he warned me that his Heads Up game was really sharp. He was feeling quite confident and ready to take on the Poison. Let's just say that even with all of Joe's preparation, he didn't stand a chance. It was a short match. Result: Veneno 1 - Joe 0
I look forward to a rematch...
I also had the opportunity to play one of my favorite Heads-Up Competitors, WeakPlayer. We went 2 and 1. So Weak now moves down to the second spot of the Heads Up chart. He was #1 for a long long time...
For those who are curious, I have a new chart to track my progress in the 100 HU Challenge that I started. So far, I am 10 and 5. Not quite where I want to be, but profitable, so that is good.
Laters...
Earlier in the evening he had played a $50 sng with Daddy and Iggy. Apparently he is quite capable while playing drunk, as he managed to beat these two. Daddy came in 2nd and Iggy bubbled.
It was really cute how he warned me that his Heads Up game was really sharp. He was feeling quite confident and ready to take on the Poison. Let's just say that even with all of Joe's preparation, he didn't stand a chance. It was a short match. Result: Veneno 1 - Joe 0
I look forward to a rematch...
I also had the opportunity to play one of my favorite Heads-Up Competitors, WeakPlayer. We went 2 and 1. So Weak now moves down to the second spot of the Heads Up chart. He was #1 for a long long time...
For those who are curious, I have a new chart to track my progress in the 100 HU Challenge that I started. So far, I am 10 and 5. Not quite where I want to be, but profitable, so that is good.
Laters...
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
A Boy Toy for Veneno
My evening started by joining in the chat with Gary, Duggle and Surflex while watching a few bloggers finish the battle in the Mookie. I had the pleasure of cheering for my pal Surflex as he took the victory. Fabulous job!!!
Once it was finished. It was time for the Poison to have a little fun. As most people know, I just love when one of my blogger pal's invites me to play in a game of Heads Up. Such was the case this evening. When I was talking to BoobieLover about playing something, he inquired if my plans were just a prelude to a Heads Up match. Just seeing the word Heads Up in the chat window brought a smile to my lips. Boobie is such a good sport, I thought it was time to up the stake on our Heads Up games. So we negociated to play best 2 out of 3 game for one week blog renaming. You must visit his blog...lol Thanks Wes..you definitely brightened my evening..I enjoyed our matches..your laugh..your sighs..and your great sportsmanship. Let's do it again soon!!
Once it was finished. It was time for the Poison to have a little fun. As most people know, I just love when one of my blogger pal's invites me to play in a game of Heads Up. Such was the case this evening. When I was talking to BoobieLover about playing something, he inquired if my plans were just a prelude to a Heads Up match. Just seeing the word Heads Up in the chat window brought a smile to my lips. Boobie is such a good sport, I thought it was time to up the stake on our Heads Up games. So we negociated to play best 2 out of 3 game for one week blog renaming. You must visit his blog...lol Thanks Wes..you definitely brightened my evening..I enjoyed our matches..your laugh..your sighs..and your great sportsmanship. Let's do it again soon!!
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