I got a chance to play NuttNuttz in a HU match tonight. He is one of the players from High Plains Home game. Poison wins...but more importantly, I am almost to the end of my 100 HU challenge and while I have not made much money..I am in the black...
Also, I played one of my favorite peeps on FT for a token..weeeeeeee...I got me a token...
Good to be posting again too...
Nitey Nite...time to get cozy in my bed....
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Itching to Play
After weeks of doing nothing but moving, moving, and more moving...I can't wait till I'm able to relax and enjoy some poker. Let me just say for the record, I HATE MOVING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has been overwhelming and stressful. More than I ever imagined. EM did nothing!!! He simply said, whatever is left will go to the dump. And he just left all kinds of stuff. When I saw the things left, I had to deal with it. Computer Hutch, his ammunition, his new shoes, his high school year book, his bible that I bought him...and more.. I was going nuts! So there I am packing his crap..while he is having a party in his new place with friends...yeah..I'm a doormat...soooo lame....I ended up having to do soo much more than planned. And I brought waaaay too much stuff to my apartment..now to weed through it alllll...and get my place together...So currently, my apartment is full of boxes and bags. But, I'm starting to make a dent and see some light at the end of the tunnel.
I have played a few SNG's here and again. Finally beat Slb159 in a HU match when I showed him that big slick is no good when the Poison drops a hammer.
I was able to actually joined the WWDN yesterday...but had to cut my game short before it finished..so I had a pal finish for me..it was nice to see a few familiar bloggers.
The Bash is just around the corner and I can't wait!
Has anyone been wanting the next HUC?...I been thinking it is time to get another one going...Let me know if you are interested...
Laters...
I have played a few SNG's here and again. Finally beat Slb159 in a HU match when I showed him that big slick is no good when the Poison drops a hammer.
I was able to actually joined the WWDN yesterday...but had to cut my game short before it finished..so I had a pal finish for me..it was nice to see a few familiar bloggers.
The Bash is just around the corner and I can't wait!
Has anyone been wanting the next HUC?...I been thinking it is time to get another one going...Let me know if you are interested...
Laters...
Friday, September 01, 2006
On My Own...
It's still hard to believe...but I'm finally in my own place...
My girls loved their room. It was sooo worth it. They have already made a dozen signs with comments such as "Rebecca and Julia's room Stay Out","Knock or
Die", "The force is strong RIP"..(not sure what that is about)..
I HATE MOVING!!!!!!!!!! It feels like I will never finish. I would have gladly hired help if it was as simple as saying, "Pack it all". But it is not so simple. Everything has to be separated, tossed, and then finally packed. The nice thing is that EM just told me to take whatever I wanted. The bad thing is that I can't fit everything I want into this apartment.
Today I tried to setup my cable connection. After waiting for about 10 minutes on hold, my cell phone battery died. Later I tried again and finally got someone after about 15 minutes, sooooo freaking ridiculous. It turns out I was doing the right things, but the cable is not working right. They will send someone in a week. Thank goodness for my Verizon connection.
I owe Al a big thanks for a dial-a-shot tonight. It did help me to relax and unwind a bit after a few days of hard work. My legs, butt, and arms have been sore. The good news is that I'm pretty sure I have lost a few pounds from all this.
In spite of moving, I did take some time out to enjoy a trip to Del Mar that Speaker arranged. As he described, the drive that day was a horrid. I already knew I wasn't gonna make it on time. But I was determined to enjoy a little reprive from the nightmare move. Fortunately, I had a blogger pal to keep me company via phone on the drive, so it kept me from going bonkers.
I made it to the track with just enough time to bet on the 8th race. With only 3 races to bet on, I decided to up my usually bets. I picked the horse for a win. And bet $10 accross. Then bet couple the horse in 2 quinella's for $2 each. My horse ended up coming in 2nd place and paid $6.60 for 2nd. So I started with a small profit.
I called Speaker and finally made it to the seats. Mr. Huge Junk was there and I must admit he was pretty yummy looking (and no I did not confirm his Junk status)...but perhaps I should have made a bid on that auction offering...
Rini and Blinders were really friendly and I had a very nice time chatting with them.
For the 9th race, I notice that the only 3 California horses (identified by a picture of a horse riding accross the state of California) were grouped together in the 4th, 5th, and 6th spots. None were long shots. And one was a favorite. It felt right. I liked the 5th Horse for the win. Then I double checked to see if Mr. Huge Junk was betting on any of these. I made a joke out of not wanting to bet on the same horses as he bet. The coast was clear, he didn't bet on any of my horses. So I bet $10 accross again on my winner pick, 2 quinellas (but this time for $5 a pop), and then I decided to add a $2 trifecta box for a total of $12. It was total sweetness when the horses finished 5, 4, 6. My first trifecta win ever for a payout of 491!!! Mr. Huge Junk suggested that I cash out before I lose my ticket, so I followed his advise and when all the tickets were cashed, I ended up with about $660 in profit for 2 races.
By now a couple of the guys thought I might be on to something. So I looked over the horses for the 10th race. I noticed that a horse going off at 8 to 1 was being ridden by the 4th best jockey on the stat chart. I like a good value bet. Not a big fan of betting on favorites. Binders went with my suggestion. I placed a bet of $5 accross on this horse along with a 5 exacta box. Then I told Mr. Junk that I would place a bet for him too since he gave me the tip (i.e. which horses not to bet in the 9th). I bet $2 accross for him and a $2 Quinella. The horses I picked ended up in 2nd and 3rd. We still made money on the accross bet since the horse paid $11 for 2nd. I made about $20 profit that race. And Mr. Junk cashed his ticket for $18.
It was a short but enjoyable experience. Thanks Speaker!!!!
One of the things I am really bad at is finding my way to places. I'm terrible. I got lost on the way to Pechanga and by the time I finally got there, Speaker and Mr. Junk were already gone. So with money to burn and no one to socialize with..I managed to lose alllllllllllllllllllllll of the money I won at the track.
I have more to share...but it's 1:30 a.m. and I need sleep...
P.S....I'm lying here in my new bed in my black silky night gown feeling sexy and wonderful..I think I'm gonna have sweet dreams tonight..
My girls loved their room. It was sooo worth it. They have already made a dozen signs with comments such as "Rebecca and Julia's room Stay Out","Knock or
Die", "The force is strong RIP"..(not sure what that is about)..
I HATE MOVING!!!!!!!!!! It feels like I will never finish. I would have gladly hired help if it was as simple as saying, "Pack it all". But it is not so simple. Everything has to be separated, tossed, and then finally packed. The nice thing is that EM just told me to take whatever I wanted. The bad thing is that I can't fit everything I want into this apartment.
Today I tried to setup my cable connection. After waiting for about 10 minutes on hold, my cell phone battery died. Later I tried again and finally got someone after about 15 minutes, sooooo freaking ridiculous. It turns out I was doing the right things, but the cable is not working right. They will send someone in a week. Thank goodness for my Verizon connection.
I owe Al a big thanks for a dial-a-shot tonight. It did help me to relax and unwind a bit after a few days of hard work. My legs, butt, and arms have been sore. The good news is that I'm pretty sure I have lost a few pounds from all this.
In spite of moving, I did take some time out to enjoy a trip to Del Mar that Speaker arranged. As he described, the drive that day was a horrid. I already knew I wasn't gonna make it on time. But I was determined to enjoy a little reprive from the nightmare move. Fortunately, I had a blogger pal to keep me company via phone on the drive, so it kept me from going bonkers.
I made it to the track with just enough time to bet on the 8th race. With only 3 races to bet on, I decided to up my usually bets. I picked the horse for a win. And bet $10 accross. Then bet couple the horse in 2 quinella's for $2 each. My horse ended up coming in 2nd place and paid $6.60 for 2nd. So I started with a small profit.
I called Speaker and finally made it to the seats. Mr. Huge Junk was there and I must admit he was pretty yummy looking (and no I did not confirm his Junk status)...but perhaps I should have made a bid on that auction offering...
Rini and Blinders were really friendly and I had a very nice time chatting with them.
For the 9th race, I notice that the only 3 California horses (identified by a picture of a horse riding accross the state of California) were grouped together in the 4th, 5th, and 6th spots. None were long shots. And one was a favorite. It felt right. I liked the 5th Horse for the win. Then I double checked to see if Mr. Huge Junk was betting on any of these. I made a joke out of not wanting to bet on the same horses as he bet. The coast was clear, he didn't bet on any of my horses. So I bet $10 accross again on my winner pick, 2 quinellas (but this time for $5 a pop), and then I decided to add a $2 trifecta box for a total of $12. It was total sweetness when the horses finished 5, 4, 6. My first trifecta win ever for a payout of 491!!! Mr. Huge Junk suggested that I cash out before I lose my ticket, so I followed his advise and when all the tickets were cashed, I ended up with about $660 in profit for 2 races.
By now a couple of the guys thought I might be on to something. So I looked over the horses for the 10th race. I noticed that a horse going off at 8 to 1 was being ridden by the 4th best jockey on the stat chart. I like a good value bet. Not a big fan of betting on favorites. Binders went with my suggestion. I placed a bet of $5 accross on this horse along with a 5 exacta box. Then I told Mr. Junk that I would place a bet for him too since he gave me the tip (i.e. which horses not to bet in the 9th). I bet $2 accross for him and a $2 Quinella. The horses I picked ended up in 2nd and 3rd. We still made money on the accross bet since the horse paid $11 for 2nd. I made about $20 profit that race. And Mr. Junk cashed his ticket for $18.
It was a short but enjoyable experience. Thanks Speaker!!!!
One of the things I am really bad at is finding my way to places. I'm terrible. I got lost on the way to Pechanga and by the time I finally got there, Speaker and Mr. Junk were already gone. So with money to burn and no one to socialize with..I managed to lose alllllllllllllllllllllll of the money I won at the track.
I have more to share...but it's 1:30 a.m. and I need sleep...
P.S....I'm lying here in my new bed in my black silky night gown feeling sexy and wonderful..I think I'm gonna have sweet dreams tonight..
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Ready to Sing Again....
I used to wake up in the morning with a song. Singing in the shower, singing while dressing, and pretty much during my whole morning ritual. But I can't remember the last time that I was singing in the morning.
Lately, I have been focussed on one thing. Moving out! So tomorrow that day arrives.
On Monday, I went to Lender's Furniture to shop. As soon as I saw the bedroom set I knew this was the one. Hardwood and painted in white. Definitely a feminine quality in the design. And the matresses had to be top quality too. The small desk with a hutch and chair was perfect. I had to get two sets of them. Lastly was the matching mirrored dresser. The salesman rang it all up...$4218...yikes! But it was gonna be worth it. My girls better love their new bedroom set!
I didn't tell them what I bought, so I can't wait to surprise them.
Gotta run...catch ya all laters...
Lately, I have been focussed on one thing. Moving out! So tomorrow that day arrives.
On Monday, I went to Lender's Furniture to shop. As soon as I saw the bedroom set I knew this was the one. Hardwood and painted in white. Definitely a feminine quality in the design. And the matresses had to be top quality too. The small desk with a hutch and chair was perfect. I had to get two sets of them. Lastly was the matching mirrored dresser. The salesman rang it all up...$4218...yikes! But it was gonna be worth it. My girls better love their new bedroom set!
I didn't tell them what I bought, so I can't wait to surprise them.
Gotta run...catch ya all laters...
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Eight Days
I have been crossing off the days until I move. My mind has been in a haze..
It has been days since I posted and alot has happened, but I can't seem to organize my thoughts...
Here is a brain dump..of random things occupying my mind.
Will the China Cabinet fit? This is one thing that I keep thinking about...I went back to the model of the apartment and realized it is sooo much smaller than my 2150 sq foot 3 bedroom home. Downsizing sucks! I started collecting Princess House Crystal before I even got married. Part of my treasure chest if you will. See...I am a girl..lol...So the thought of not having room for my cabinet is bothersome. I have decided if it won't fit, I will store it.
I did splurge on one item besides my computer. I bought a bed. Cost me almost 3k for the queen bed and headboard. But I don't think I will regret it. It felt wonderful..nice foam..sleep...relax...feel good..in my own new bed...hmmm...It will be delivered to my new pad on the 24th.
In my last post thanking Iggy for being such a good friend, I didn't mean to single him out as the only person who has been there for me. You guys have been soo great. You have been willing to listen and just let me let out my frustration and suffering. I honestly don't think I would have weathered my recent trials without the support of so many friends and family. Some of you have even gone beyond the Yahoo chat and trusted me enough to let me pester you on the phone during moments of weakness. I can't tell you enough how much of a difference you have made...Thanks! I would like to give a special thanks to my buddies below:
WeakPlayer
DuggleBogey
JoeSpeaker
Gordogg
Slb159
TrumpJosh
HighPlains
Hugs to you all...
I have especially been enjoying the live home games that HighPlains holds on a weekly basis. I try to make it every other weekend when I don't have the kids. It is not that I am making any money. But I do have a great time with a bunch of young guys. They call me the "poker Mom"..yeah...I do feel old in this crowd. Once in a while someone my age shows. But they are really sweet to me and I love the attention.
I been doing the bonus whoring thing on Bodogg. It took me 4 buys-ins to earn my PSO bonus worth $90. Fortunately, I made a few hundred on the last buy-in and built it up to almost $300 with the bonuses and with Slb's referral bonus. So I went to cash out and they told me I would lose $65 if I took my money out. Well chasing that $65 is really costing me. I need about 20 more points, but I got about $125 instead of $300...doh!!!!!!!
I have this knack for doing really good and building up and losing a crapload with some stupid move. Such was the case in one of my ring games on Bodogg. First I bought in short for $50 at a 1/2 nl table. I was kicking butt. And before you know it, I had built it up to $125. Then I get AA. I raise it 4x the bb pre-flop and get one caller. The board comes 89Q rainbow. I pot bet and they guy pushes. Without hesitation, I call for $87. Doh!!!!!!!! He flopped the nut straight.
Tonight I played in the Party Poker $33 Mtt. I was doing really fabulous. 2nd in chips with 99 ppl out of almost 600 entrants to start. Then I do my usual bonehead move with TP and K kicker. Thinking the guy who reraised was bluffing...dumb..dumb..lost about 20k in chips and ended up finishing just in the money at 57th.
Haven't played much Hu lately. I played a few games against random players the other night and went 4 and 1. I keep saying I gotta play more random players to get my stats up. And I joined a 4 person event with Duggle and Slb. Go see Duggle's blog to see the results of that one!
I'm having trouble focussing at work...
Did I mention I can't wait to be out?
Looking forward to the Bash.....
Hasta luego....
It has been days since I posted and alot has happened, but I can't seem to organize my thoughts...
Here is a brain dump..of random things occupying my mind.
Will the China Cabinet fit? This is one thing that I keep thinking about...I went back to the model of the apartment and realized it is sooo much smaller than my 2150 sq foot 3 bedroom home. Downsizing sucks! I started collecting Princess House Crystal before I even got married. Part of my treasure chest if you will. See...I am a girl..lol...So the thought of not having room for my cabinet is bothersome. I have decided if it won't fit, I will store it.
I did splurge on one item besides my computer. I bought a bed. Cost me almost 3k for the queen bed and headboard. But I don't think I will regret it. It felt wonderful..nice foam..sleep...relax...feel good..in my own new bed...hmmm...It will be delivered to my new pad on the 24th.
In my last post thanking Iggy for being such a good friend, I didn't mean to single him out as the only person who has been there for me. You guys have been soo great. You have been willing to listen and just let me let out my frustration and suffering. I honestly don't think I would have weathered my recent trials without the support of so many friends and family. Some of you have even gone beyond the Yahoo chat and trusted me enough to let me pester you on the phone during moments of weakness. I can't tell you enough how much of a difference you have made...Thanks! I would like to give a special thanks to my buddies below:
WeakPlayer
DuggleBogey
JoeSpeaker
Gordogg
Slb159
TrumpJosh
HighPlains
Hugs to you all...
I have especially been enjoying the live home games that HighPlains holds on a weekly basis. I try to make it every other weekend when I don't have the kids. It is not that I am making any money. But I do have a great time with a bunch of young guys. They call me the "poker Mom"..yeah...I do feel old in this crowd. Once in a while someone my age shows. But they are really sweet to me and I love the attention.
I been doing the bonus whoring thing on Bodogg. It took me 4 buys-ins to earn my PSO bonus worth $90. Fortunately, I made a few hundred on the last buy-in and built it up to almost $300 with the bonuses and with Slb's referral bonus. So I went to cash out and they told me I would lose $65 if I took my money out. Well chasing that $65 is really costing me. I need about 20 more points, but I got about $125 instead of $300...doh!!!!!!!
I have this knack for doing really good and building up and losing a crapload with some stupid move. Such was the case in one of my ring games on Bodogg. First I bought in short for $50 at a 1/2 nl table. I was kicking butt. And before you know it, I had built it up to $125. Then I get AA. I raise it 4x the bb pre-flop and get one caller. The board comes 89Q rainbow. I pot bet and they guy pushes. Without hesitation, I call for $87. Doh!!!!!!!! He flopped the nut straight.
Tonight I played in the Party Poker $33 Mtt. I was doing really fabulous. 2nd in chips with 99 ppl out of almost 600 entrants to start. Then I do my usual bonehead move with TP and K kicker. Thinking the guy who reraised was bluffing...dumb..dumb..lost about 20k in chips and ended up finishing just in the money at 57th.
Haven't played much Hu lately. I played a few games against random players the other night and went 4 and 1. I keep saying I gotta play more random players to get my stats up. And I joined a 4 person event with Duggle and Slb. Go see Duggle's blog to see the results of that one!
I'm having trouble focussing at work...
Did I mention I can't wait to be out?
Looking forward to the Bash.....
Hasta luego....
Saturday, August 05, 2006
Get Me Outta Here!
It seems like the closer I get to moving out on my own, the more I can't stand coming home. A place where I am on constantly on edge.
I don't want to be cold or mean to EM, but nothing else seems to work. If I give any kind of friendly response, it seems to be taken as a sign that I want more. It is difficult to say the least.
I'm hanging on, just waiting for the day I move out from my first and only house. I can't wait to go and yet there is some sadness in leaving the home where we started our family. The home where so many dreams and wonderful memories have taken place...
So it is understandable that I focus on upcoming events with my blogger friends.
First, there is also a day at Del Mar that Speaker is planning. What a fabulous idea!
Then, I booked my flight to Philly for the Bash! I'm ready to do more SoCo shots with Al, and I will try to behave...maybe...lol...Garth - Are you sure you can't make it? Oh wait, Derek will be there...
I will need help getting the Luckbox to drink.
There are more and more people on the list that I can't wait to meet. Jordan and Tripjax are going..YEAH!!!!!
I had such a great time in Vegas for the last blogger event, I could not think of missing this event. Not to mention the fact that I am dying to escape.
Waffles says he will try to spend more time with me on this trip (I'm not gonna hold my breath)!
I have promised Steve a big hug. And despite any rumors that Waffle may try to spread, Steve and I will not be "getting it on"!
I may get into some trouble however with the lovely Kat who has agreed to be my roommate. And by trouble, I do not mean any lesbian experiences Waffles!
And then there is this wonderful person, that has become one of my favorite pals, who I can't wait to see again. Which reminds me, I never did share with you the story of the night I met this clever individual. But first, let me back up and share a little about this incredible person. Now most of you online know that I love to chat. I know that I can become annoying and that many people just want to talk about poker, not life, not problems, etc. So when I find a blogger who enjoys hanging out chatting and stays up till all hours of the night, I am thrilled. I met him when I was at one of the lowest points in my life. Many days, I just wanted to onload and would find myself whining and venting. He was willing to put up with me. He has been one of those people who has made a difference. Helped me get through those rough days. A great listener and a caring friend. I never expected this from the blogfather. It was an amazing surprise to build a friendship with one the most respected bloggers in our community. Hence, he was on my "gotta meet" this blogger list for Vegas.
I would get this opportunity on my very first night in Vegas. I went to the MGM to play and mingle with the bloggers. It was not long before someone told me Iggy was at the bar. I made sure to rush over, cause from what I knew, he has a tendancy to get completely wasted at these events. And I did not want to miss the chance to see him in person.
He was not hard to find. And as soon as I approached him and said "Hi Iggy", he knew me immediately. I was greeted with a nice warm hug and a "Hi Yoyo" as he calls me. He was as warm and approachable in person as he has been online. In no time, he was sharing stories about playing Roshambo with some of the bloggers. Roshambo? What is that?..And so he introduced me that night to the competitive version of Rock, Paper, Sissors. And yes, it was Iggy who took my Roshambo cherry. And it cost ME $20 for him to take it. In hindsight, had I not been broken in by the master, I might not have won the Charity Event against a slew of bloggers the next day! So thanks Iggy for training me. My only disappointment was that he didn't even remember. How do you take a cherry of any kind and forget? How sad is that!..lol..
So if you haven't planned to join one of these blogger events, what are you waiting for? It is sure to be a great experience...
Hasta luego..
I don't want to be cold or mean to EM, but nothing else seems to work. If I give any kind of friendly response, it seems to be taken as a sign that I want more. It is difficult to say the least.
I'm hanging on, just waiting for the day I move out from my first and only house. I can't wait to go and yet there is some sadness in leaving the home where we started our family. The home where so many dreams and wonderful memories have taken place...
So it is understandable that I focus on upcoming events with my blogger friends.
First, there is also a day at Del Mar that Speaker is planning. What a fabulous idea!
Then, I booked my flight to Philly for the Bash! I'm ready to do more SoCo shots with Al, and I will try to behave...maybe...lol...Garth - Are you sure you can't make it? Oh wait, Derek will be there...
I will need help getting the Luckbox to drink.
There are more and more people on the list that I can't wait to meet. Jordan and Tripjax are going..YEAH!!!!!
I had such a great time in Vegas for the last blogger event, I could not think of missing this event. Not to mention the fact that I am dying to escape.
Waffles says he will try to spend more time with me on this trip (I'm not gonna hold my breath)!
I have promised Steve a big hug. And despite any rumors that Waffle may try to spread, Steve and I will not be "getting it on"!
I may get into some trouble however with the lovely Kat who has agreed to be my roommate. And by trouble, I do not mean any lesbian experiences Waffles!
And then there is this wonderful person, that has become one of my favorite pals, who I can't wait to see again. Which reminds me, I never did share with you the story of the night I met this clever individual. But first, let me back up and share a little about this incredible person. Now most of you online know that I love to chat. I know that I can become annoying and that many people just want to talk about poker, not life, not problems, etc. So when I find a blogger who enjoys hanging out chatting and stays up till all hours of the night, I am thrilled. I met him when I was at one of the lowest points in my life. Many days, I just wanted to onload and would find myself whining and venting. He was willing to put up with me. He has been one of those people who has made a difference. Helped me get through those rough days. A great listener and a caring friend. I never expected this from the blogfather. It was an amazing surprise to build a friendship with one the most respected bloggers in our community. Hence, he was on my "gotta meet" this blogger list for Vegas.
I would get this opportunity on my very first night in Vegas. I went to the MGM to play and mingle with the bloggers. It was not long before someone told me Iggy was at the bar. I made sure to rush over, cause from what I knew, he has a tendancy to get completely wasted at these events. And I did not want to miss the chance to see him in person.
He was not hard to find. And as soon as I approached him and said "Hi Iggy", he knew me immediately. I was greeted with a nice warm hug and a "Hi Yoyo" as he calls me. He was as warm and approachable in person as he has been online. In no time, he was sharing stories about playing Roshambo with some of the bloggers. Roshambo? What is that?..And so he introduced me that night to the competitive version of Rock, Paper, Sissors. And yes, it was Iggy who took my Roshambo cherry. And it cost ME $20 for him to take it. In hindsight, had I not been broken in by the master, I might not have won the Charity Event against a slew of bloggers the next day! So thanks Iggy for training me. My only disappointment was that he didn't even remember. How do you take a cherry of any kind and forget? How sad is that!..lol..
So if you haven't planned to join one of these blogger events, what are you waiting for? It is sure to be a great experience...
Hasta luego..
Friday, August 04, 2006
Tooo Hot....
I got my wireless data card for my computer today. And it makes me feel great. Empowered! I can get online anywhere....hmmmmm....nice!!!!!! Okay..I'm sure that I'm just way too easy to please, but this is really awesome! I decided to treat myself...cause I am worth it.
Maybe a good mood was just what I needed to make for an awesome poker night...
It started with a 6.60 Sng on FT for a token..sweet!..one token taken.
Next, HighPlains hit me up for a HU match...finally..V..wins HU again vs a blogger.
Last, I played a 45 person sng with HighPlains, and came in 2nd.
Hasta Luego...
Maybe a good mood was just what I needed to make for an awesome poker night...
It started with a 6.60 Sng on FT for a token..sweet!..one token taken.
Next, HighPlains hit me up for a HU match...finally..V..wins HU again vs a blogger.
Last, I played a 45 person sng with HighPlains, and came in 2nd.
Hasta Luego...
Sunday, July 30, 2006
So Much to Tell...HU, New Equipment, Live Poker
I can't believe I have let this blog go for a week without updates. So much has been happening....
I'll start with an update on the Heads Up front since soooooooo many bloggers have been kicking my butt. Just don't want you thinking that I only share my success!
Yes, I have a new banner for a week compliments of Biggestron who beat me in a best of 3 HU series last night. (Byron..feel free to make this banner BIGGER!) I went into the chat saying I was drinking and feeling good. Without hesitation, he offered me a match of HU. Hmmm....not like he needed some sort of advantage...right? I was willing and ready. While we tried to hook up for our matches, we ended up playing a few random players. I won 2 of the 3 random player matches. I believe Biggestron won both of his. If I would just listen to my own advise and play more random people instead of bloggers, I might be winning in my HU challenges.
Also, Biggestron couldn't help but whine a little. So I have added a new stat chart just for him. He likes to point out that he beat me in two HORSE HU matches that are not included in the regular HU chart. The main chart is just for NL Hold'em.
Next..the continuing battle with CJ...
We had a few more games before he left for Vegas and WSOP coverage. Is anyone else jealous of the fact that he gets to call what he does work? Okay..perhaps it is just me...
Anyway, for our first match it was a long battle that required much patience on my part. I was willing to go the distance in order to win this contest. And finally after over 100 hands, I was successful. That got us even at 2 and 2. I thought I identifed a weakness in his game. Play him in the wee hours of the morning..lol
So a few nights later, I invited him for another late night match. He had to finish his packing for Vegas and other stuff first which was fine for me. I was thinking the later the better...
When he finally was ready, I told him I didn't think he would last long this time. My exact words were, "I think this will be a quickie". Little did I know how true that statement was. He had AK on the first hand vs my 95o. The flop came with 99x and before you know it we were all in. And the Luckbox goes out in one hand! GROOOOVY, BABY!!!!!!!!
He wins the next match and we are tie again 3 and 3.
Other matches...
Lost to TrumpJosh...he continues to own me...blah!!!! I will win a CD and he will win daily links and praise on my blog if he wins.
Lost to BoobieLover..we are gonna play best of 3 for blog rights again.
**Lost to DonkeyPuncher..he plays best when he drinks...(added after DP pointed out my ommission..sorry DP)
A PRESENT FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got a new laptop...wooo hoo...I love it...A Toshiba..Satellite P105..It is awesome!!! I love the widescreen. It has built in wireless card, so maybe I will have the ability to play some of the earlier games. I might be able to go to a cafe or something...lol..Anyway, I'm loving my new equipment!
I've been having a great time playing the home games hosted by HighPlainsDrifter. He is a really great guy. And I have a good time with the mix of people at his game. Doesn't hurt that I am the only female playing..lol..This week the Thursday night game was HORSE. I came out $3 ahead which is cool with me.
On friday night, he invited me to join a few bloggers at the Hustler casino. Since I was with the kiddos, I couldn't join until about 1 a.m. I left my house about 12:30 p.m. thinking "What am I doing? But still I thought it would be cool to meet a few bloggers I hadn't met before. So I headed on over.
When I arrived, they were playing in the enclosed tournament room. The table was full. There was HighPlains, TheBloggerChampion, PokerGeek, Penner42, and Speaker. I asked the guys to let me know when a spot opened. FTrain was kind enough to greet me with a nice big hug. He encouraged me to just kick one of the non-bloggers off the table, but I decided to wait and play some Pai-gow. Shortly after, I was able to join the table sitting to the left of Speaker. I prefer to have position on him, since he is unpredictible..lol
The highlight was when we played a game of Indian Poker. Another first for me. Speaker does a good job of telling the story, so check his blog for a recap. I will just add that I was not gonna fold my hand. That pot was sooo juicy and the guys still in were showing crap. Not even a pair. PokerGeek with his 89 and FTrain with his J high. Despite their raising, I held my ground. And what is hilarious is they knew I was paired. They definitely tried to get me out. But I was in it till the end. Winning that hand was GLORIOUS! And made the whole trip worthwhile.
I took a few other pots and ended up making about $130, in under 2 hours, playing limit against bloggers. Pretty amazing for me! So I was really happy that I went.
Pretty sweet to play with Ftrain. Definitely earned my respect. Meeting the PokerGeek was cool. After taking a pot down with a full boat against him, he asked if he could just have one of my racks. I said, "What do you have to offer?". He was quick to respond, "I am married"..not to let him have the last word, I quickly came back with, "Oh, I don't want any of that" the table chuckled..lol..good times! And I don't think I could ever be bored playing a live game where Speaker is present.
So my next planned adventure...THE BASH!!!!!!!!! That's right. I'm going. Looking forward to a great weekend with a fabulous bunch of people.
Aside from that, I am just counting the days till I move to my new place...August 24th!
Laters all...
I'll start with an update on the Heads Up front since soooooooo many bloggers have been kicking my butt. Just don't want you thinking that I only share my success!
Yes, I have a new banner for a week compliments of Biggestron who beat me in a best of 3 HU series last night. (Byron..feel free to make this banner BIGGER!) I went into the chat saying I was drinking and feeling good. Without hesitation, he offered me a match of HU. Hmmm....not like he needed some sort of advantage...right? I was willing and ready. While we tried to hook up for our matches, we ended up playing a few random players. I won 2 of the 3 random player matches. I believe Biggestron won both of his. If I would just listen to my own advise and play more random people instead of bloggers, I might be winning in my HU challenges.
Also, Biggestron couldn't help but whine a little. So I have added a new stat chart just for him. He likes to point out that he beat me in two HORSE HU matches that are not included in the regular HU chart. The main chart is just for NL Hold'em.
Next..the continuing battle with CJ...
We had a few more games before he left for Vegas and WSOP coverage. Is anyone else jealous of the fact that he gets to call what he does work? Okay..perhaps it is just me...
Anyway, for our first match it was a long battle that required much patience on my part. I was willing to go the distance in order to win this contest. And finally after over 100 hands, I was successful. That got us even at 2 and 2. I thought I identifed a weakness in his game. Play him in the wee hours of the morning..lol
So a few nights later, I invited him for another late night match. He had to finish his packing for Vegas and other stuff first which was fine for me. I was thinking the later the better...
When he finally was ready, I told him I didn't think he would last long this time. My exact words were, "I think this will be a quickie". Little did I know how true that statement was. He had AK on the first hand vs my 95o. The flop came with 99x and before you know it we were all in. And the Luckbox goes out in one hand! GROOOOVY, BABY!!!!!!!!
He wins the next match and we are tie again 3 and 3.
Other matches...
Lost to TrumpJosh...he continues to own me...blah!!!! I will win a CD and he will win daily links and praise on my blog if he wins.
Lost to BoobieLover..we are gonna play best of 3 for blog rights again.
**Lost to DonkeyPuncher..he plays best when he drinks...(added after DP pointed out my ommission..sorry DP)
A PRESENT FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got a new laptop...wooo hoo...I love it...A Toshiba..Satellite P105..It is awesome!!! I love the widescreen. It has built in wireless card, so maybe I will have the ability to play some of the earlier games. I might be able to go to a cafe or something...lol..Anyway, I'm loving my new equipment!
I've been having a great time playing the home games hosted by HighPlainsDrifter. He is a really great guy. And I have a good time with the mix of people at his game. Doesn't hurt that I am the only female playing..lol..This week the Thursday night game was HORSE. I came out $3 ahead which is cool with me.
On friday night, he invited me to join a few bloggers at the Hustler casino. Since I was with the kiddos, I couldn't join until about 1 a.m. I left my house about 12:30 p.m. thinking "What am I doing? But still I thought it would be cool to meet a few bloggers I hadn't met before. So I headed on over.
When I arrived, they were playing in the enclosed tournament room. The table was full. There was HighPlains, TheBloggerChampion, PokerGeek, Penner42, and Speaker. I asked the guys to let me know when a spot opened. FTrain was kind enough to greet me with a nice big hug. He encouraged me to just kick one of the non-bloggers off the table, but I decided to wait and play some Pai-gow. Shortly after, I was able to join the table sitting to the left of Speaker. I prefer to have position on him, since he is unpredictible..lol
The highlight was when we played a game of Indian Poker. Another first for me. Speaker does a good job of telling the story, so check his blog for a recap. I will just add that I was not gonna fold my hand. That pot was sooo juicy and the guys still in were showing crap. Not even a pair. PokerGeek with his 89 and FTrain with his J high. Despite their raising, I held my ground. And what is hilarious is they knew I was paired. They definitely tried to get me out. But I was in it till the end. Winning that hand was GLORIOUS! And made the whole trip worthwhile.
I took a few other pots and ended up making about $130, in under 2 hours, playing limit against bloggers. Pretty amazing for me! So I was really happy that I went.
Pretty sweet to play with Ftrain. Definitely earned my respect. Meeting the PokerGeek was cool. After taking a pot down with a full boat against him, he asked if he could just have one of my racks. I said, "What do you have to offer?". He was quick to respond, "I am married"..not to let him have the last word, I quickly came back with, "Oh, I don't want any of that" the table chuckled..lol..good times! And I don't think I could ever be bored playing a live game where Speaker is present.
So my next planned adventure...THE BASH!!!!!!!!! That's right. I'm going. Looking forward to a great weekend with a fabulous bunch of people.
Aside from that, I am just counting the days till I move to my new place...August 24th!
Laters all...
Friday, July 21, 2006
For the Record
I rarely remember the details of a match, so I was glad for CJ's recap of the HU match as stated below:
For the record CJ, I was impressed with your play. The ONLY reason I moved my chips in on that hand was because of your remark. You outplayed me! You definitely earned this victory. So I learned an important lesson about your play. You will use the voice feature to your advantage and you are playing to WIN. That just makes the battle all the more interesting.
And as for what cards you play CJ, I don't think I will be ruling out a 95o. I'm sure I will BEAT you again, and again, and again!
Looking forward to our next match...
For the record... I flopped two pair and said I was on a draw. It's true, I was on runner-runner flush draw or runner-runner straight draw. However, I turned the nuts when my boat filled up. I did say, "I missed," but it's true! I missed my flush or straight!!
And really, if you couldn't see me playing 95o in that position, you'll never beat me again! ;-P
For the record CJ, I was impressed with your play. The ONLY reason I moved my chips in on that hand was because of your remark. You outplayed me! You definitely earned this victory. So I learned an important lesson about your play. You will use the voice feature to your advantage and you are playing to WIN. That just makes the battle all the more interesting.
And as for what cards you play CJ, I don't think I will be ruling out a 95o. I'm sure I will BEAT you again, and again, and again!
Looking forward to our next match...
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
The Luckbox Lies
It's true...We had our next HU match tonight and the Luckbox had to resort to telling a fib in order to take the victory. So now he has the lead by one in our first to 5 series.
Well, I can really blame him for using any means...lol
Well, I can really blame him for using any means...lol
Surly PokerGnome Meets the Poison
After many delays...the PokerGnome finally got his day to play with the Poison. I'm too tired for a full account. But I did win our best of 3 series 2 to 1.
Look for a new title on PokerGnomes blog! I'm working on a franchise of blogs..lol..one at a time.
I do remember him almost taking me out on the first game until I sucked out on the river to make my straight.
Good night all...
Look for a new title on PokerGnomes blog! I'm working on a franchise of blogs..lol..one at a time.
I do remember him almost taking me out on the first game until I sucked out on the river to make my straight.
Good night all...
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