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Limp2Lose almost defends Roller

StayOrGoStayOrGo
edited October 2015 in Poker Chat
Hi, I hope you don't mind a fatherly brag.

However, I wanted to congratulate  my son, Gary Carter (Limp2Lose) on another great run in the Super Roller.

He just lost out in the heads up battle this time, 88<AT. all in pre, so couldn't quite manage to repeat last week's win.

I managed to scrape a final table seat too, but didn't last long, and was soon railing my formidable son.

Well played Gary, an outstanding display of controlled aggression, sound judgement and discipline.

Cheers,

Graham (Dad)
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  • F_IvanovicF_Ivanovic
    edited October 2015
    Very well played to him. I thought my achievment of 10th followed by an 8th the week before last was a decent achievment! 
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  • devil_teardevil_tear
    edited October 2015
    Congrats Limp2lose. I watched last weeks highlights and thought you played well. Great achivement. 

    (Im only being nice so you both dont 3 bet me every hand, when on my left :)

    Tim
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited October 2015

    Amazing performance, very well done.
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  • NChanningNChanning
    edited October 2015

     Very hard to go back to back in that one. Great effort Gary (well done Graham too).
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  • Any2SuitedAny2Suited
    edited October 2015
    Great effort by both of you. Was watching till i had to go to work at 2am and was hoping you may do the repeat win.Don't like to comment on tourneys when watching and not playing. unlucky exit hand Graham with 3 pairs all in pre flop best hand 99 won.Well done Gary. 

    Cheers,

     Dave.
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  • Any2SuitedAny2Suited
    edited October 2015
    Great effort by both of you. Was watching till i had to go to work at 2am and was hoping you may do the repeat win.Don't like to comment on tourneys when watching and not playing. unlucky exit hand Graham with 3 pairs all in pre flop best hand 99 won.Well done Gary. 

    Cheers,

     Dave.
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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: Limp2Lose almost defends Roller:
    Great effort by both of you. Was watching till i had to go to work at 2am and was hoping you may do the repeat win.Don't like to comment on tourneys when watching and not playing. unlucky exit hand Graham with 3 pairs all in pre flop best hand 99 won.Well done Gary.  Cheers,  Dave.
    Posted by Any2Suited
    Thanks Dave.

    Yes, I was pretty short stacked, so felt I had to go with my 66, and take a chance, but like you say, best hand won, so no complaints.

    Will pass on your comments to Gary (can't get him to go on the forum, he's a low profile sort of fella). However, he has very much appreciated people's kind words and support.

    All the best,

    Graham
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited October 2015

    Graham, we just recorded the Final Table, it will be up on the Sky Poker You Tube Channel in the next day or two, will let you know when it is.
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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: Limp2Lose almost defends Roller:
    Graham, we just recorded the Final Table, it will be up on the Sky Poker You Tube Channel in the next day or two, will let you know when it is.
    Posted by Tikay10
    Great, thanks TK! Gary and I will look forward to that :=)
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  • stuarty117stuarty117
    edited October 2015
    Hi Graham

    When i told my dad that i played some online poker he went absolutly mad at me. But i said its really good fun and i win a little. He still went mad. This has put me off telling anyone family or friends. 

    Really good seeing you support your son and i am sure u have passed alot of your experience on to him. Congrats limptolose.

    Stuarty117
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited October 2015
    Very well played son and dad

    It is important and sometimes difficult to get support of family. Give time to family and other things outside poker and everybody is happy, it is for me.

    Convincing family  and friends, Poker is not gambling against a casino/house (with correct BRM) is hard.

    Well done again guys
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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: Limp2Lose almost defends Roller:
    Hi Graham When i told my dad that i played some online poker he went absolutly mad at me. But i said its really good fun and i win a little. He still went mad. This has put me off telling anyone family or friends.  Really good seeing you support your son and i am sure u have passed alot of your experience on to him. Congrats limptolose. Stuarty117
    Posted by stuarty117
    Hi Stuart. thank you for your comments.

    Yes I can understand if at times parents or family disapprove.

    I have been separated from Gary's Mum ever since he was born, but Gary and I have always been close and in regular contact. However when Gary told his Mum that he wanted to follow in my footsteps, and leave his job to play poker full time, she was NOT happy! (With me or him)

    So I know all too well, how it can be difficult with family. The important thing to remember is that they care about you, and don't want to see their children/relation face difficulties, or to have a problem with gambling.

    Unfortunately people that don't understand Poker just see it as gambling (my sisters still think that when I win, it is just luck and nothing else), so trying to explain that there is a skill edge often falls on deaf ears.

    I think the most important thing is to be true to yourself and monitor your winning and losing. If you are a winning player and/or you enjoy it and it's under control, then just rise above any cynicism. However it's always worth reviewing things now and again to make sure it's still an enjoyable and profitable/affordable pastime.

    I wish you all the best with your games and managing your family's expectation.

    Cheers,

    Graham
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: Limp2Lose almost defends Roller:
    Graham, we just recorded the Final Table, it will be up on the Sky Poker You Tube Channel in the next day or two, will let you know when it is.
    Posted by Tikay10
    There you go Graham, hope I did not speak out of turn during the commentary.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWg4FvtQ9yc&amp;feature=youtu.be
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  • MattBatesMattBates
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: Limp2Lose almost defends Roller:
    In Response to Re: Limp2Lose almost defends Roller : Hi Stuart. thank you for your comments. Yes I can understand if at times parents or family disapprove. I have been separated from Gary's Mum ever since he was born, but Gary and I have always been close and in regular contact. However when Gary told his Mum that he wanted to follow in my footsteps, and leave his job to play poker full time, she was NOT happy! (With me or him) So I know all too well, how it can be difficult with family. The important thing to remember is that they care about you, and don't want to see their children/relation face difficulties, or to have a problem with gambling. Unfortunately people that don't understand Poker just see it as gambling (my sisters still think that when I win, it is just luck and nothing else), so trying to explain that there is a skill edge often falls on deaf ears. I think the most important thing is to be true to yourself and monitor your winning and losing. If you are a winning player and/or you enjoy it and it's under control, then just rise above any cynicism. However it's always worth reviewing things now and again to make sure it's still an enjoyable and profitable/affordable pastime. I wish you all the best with your games and managing your family's expectation. Cheers, Graham
    Posted by StayOrGo
    So they know your game well!
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  • NChanningNChanning
    edited October 2015

     Too good Matt.
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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: Limp2Lose almost defends Roller:
    In Response to Re: Limp2Lose almost defends Roller : So they know your game well!
    Posted by MattBates
    Very good Matt. I guess I set myself up for that one. I must have modelled my game off you :=)

    Anyhow, I look forward to the TLB challenge over the closing months.

    Cheers,

    Graham
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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo
    edited October 2015
    In Response to Re: Limp2Lose almost defends Roller:
    In Response to Re: Limp2Lose almost defends Roller : There you go Graham, hope I did not speak out of turn during the commentary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWg4FvtQ9yc&feature=youtu.be
    Posted by Tikay10
    Hi TK,

    Gary and I thought the coverage was great!

    It was nice to see lots of hands, showing bluffs etc. rather than solely the exit hands or all in pre flop hands.

    You guys made it really entertaining!

    All the best,

    Graham
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