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The Road To Punta Cana

Sky_JPSky_JP
edited November 2015 in Poker Chat
Hi all.

My journey started last night, when I travelled to Manchester to stop in A hotel, before checking in at 6.30 this morning.

Luckily enough, my hotel was in the airport, so I avoided any stress, until going through security. Always makes me nervous. Not that I should have anything to be nervous about.

After some mild suspicion about a box of business cards, I'm through and looking for some breakfast!

To anyone on the Manchester flight, come and say hello. I'll be the guy wandering about in duty free, wearing a Sky Poker hoody.


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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited November 2015

    Meanwhile, I am flying from Heathrow via Paris, but my Air France flight from Heathrow (AF 1481) has been delayed by 90 minutes, (due to thick fog) so I may miss my connection in Paris. That'll be fun.
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  • ACEGOONERACEGOONER
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    Meanwhile, I am flying from Heathrow via Paris, but my Air France flight from Heathrow (AF 1481) has been delayed by 90 minutes, (due to thick fog) so I may miss my connection in Paris. That'll be fun.
    Posted by Tikay10
    Are you doing the start your journey from Europe to get business class cheaper Tikay?  If so pretty sick situation to be in!

    Good luck.
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Are you doing the start your journey from Europe to get business class cheaper Tikay?  If so pretty sick situation to be in! Good luck.
    Posted by ACEGOONER

    Ha, no, not at all. Sky Poker booked the flight, but as I had a delay getting my new passport, it was not booked until quite recently, so the indirect flight via Paris was the only option. I don't mind, "first world problems" don't phase me. 

    Arsenal to win the EPL this season? Another nice result on Saturday. 
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited November 2015

    Fog here at Heathrow is getting thicker by the minute, but they have just announced a revised take off time of 9.15. We have not begun boarding yet though.
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  • Jac35Jac35
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Ha, no, not at all. Sky Poker booked the flight, but as I had a delay getting my new passport, it was not booked until quite recently, so the indirect flight via Paris was the only option. I don't mind, "first world problems" don't phase me.  Arsenal to win the EPL this season? Another nice result on Saturday. 
    Posted by Tikay10
    Wash your mouth out
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  • ACEGOONERACEGOONER
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Ha, no, not at all. Sky Poker booked the flight, but as I had a delay getting my new passport, it was not booked until quite recently, so the indirect flight via Paris was the only option. I don't mind, "first world problems" don't phase me.  Arsenal to win the EPL this season? Another nice result on Saturday. 
    Posted by Tikay10
    Ohh well dont mean to rub it in then but BA had a Business Class sale to Punta Cana a few weeks back for not much more than economy class!

    I feel your pain re the fog, I am flying to Munich tomorrow for the game and its a bit of a pea souper out there........

    As for the PL, providing we dont have our usual annual blow up anything is possible. 
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Ohh well dont mean to rub it in then but BA had a Business Class sale to Punta Cana a few weeks back for not much more than economy class! I feel your pain re the fog, I am flying to Munich tomorrow for the game and its a bit of a pea souper out there........ As for the PL, providing we dont have our usual annual blow up anything is possible. 
    Posted by ACEGOONER

    Good luck in Munich. It's Arsenal, anything is possible. Tough gig, mind.

    PL? Ditto. A banana skin or two usually presents itself.
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  • The_Don90The_Don90
    edited November 2015
    Think Arsenal need another striker before even considering a title challenge. Lacazette possible a likely option that i would personally look at if i was Wenger. 

    Did you get your flights ok tikay? 
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  • Bromley023Bromley023
    edited November 2015
    Team Bromley landed, all present and correct. 

    It's a bit warm. 

    Let's do this. 
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  • Sir-GarySir-Gary
    edited November 2015
    I have arrived too, I have already met some of the Sky lot, it's like Nat says it's warm. It's ok so far apart from being held up at check in by some couple struggling with their booking��
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  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Ohh well dont mean to rub it in then but BA had a Business Class sale to Punta Cana a few weeks back for not much more than economy class! I feel your pain re the fog, I am flying to Munich tomorrow for the game and its a bit of a pea souper out there........ As for the PL, providing we dont have our usual annual blow up anything is possible. 
    Posted by ACEGOONER
    Flying to Seville in 10 hours, so we're also sweating the fog!

    glgl in Munich, great city and fantastic stadium. I was there when we stuffed em 3-2, even after gifting them a 2 goal head start.

    What are Bayern charging you out of interest?
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  • Phantom66Phantom66
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Flying to Seville in 10 hours, so we're also sweating the fog! glgl in Munich, great city and fantastic stadium. I was there when we stuffed em 3-2, even after gifting them a 2 goal head start. What are Bayern charging you out of interest?
    Posted by hhyftrftdr
    Hope you are going to be respecting the champions league theme tune, because booing it is so shameful. I mean taking £1M payouts for consultancy supposedly done years before with no written contract or invoices is fine and any linkage in timing to pulling out of a challenge for a leadership contest is of course purely coincidental. Nowt wrong there. But boo a theme tune pah! Probably lead to a 5 year ban for all English clubs.
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  • ACEGOONERACEGOONER
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Flying to Seville in 10 hours, so we're also sweating the fog! glgl in Munich, great city and fantastic stadium. I was there when we stuffed em 3-2, even after gifting them a 2 goal head start. What are Bayern charging you out of interest?
    Posted by hhyftrftdr
    Hope you made it harry. BM are charging us 50 euros for the ticket which is around £37.

    They complain about our ticket prices we complain about their beer prices ! At least the pound is strong vs the euro which means more schnitzel/bratwurst for our buck!
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  • Nannypat66Nannypat66
    edited November 2015
    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE IN PUNTA CUNA
    HOPE THE WEATHER STAYS HOT AND THE POKER EVEN HOTTER.

    Nannypat66
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  • IrishRoseIrishRose
    edited November 2015
    Hope everyone has arrived safe and sound out there now.  Enjoy the weather, the hotel, the food, the company - and most importantly enjoy the poker!!

    Run golden all - and bring home tons of seashells ;)
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    Think Arsenal need another striker before even considering a title challenge. Lacazette possible a likely option that i would personally look at if i was Wenger.  Did you get your flights ok tikay? 
    Posted by The_Don90
    Hi Donald,

    Yes, I got my flights ok eventually, thank you, and I arrived safe and sound.

    Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it beyond Paris, where it will remain until the next flight on Wednesday, and I have been told I will be reunited with it - and all my Caribbean style summer clothes etc - on Thursday.

    I feel a bit of a Charlie walking around in my jeans, rugby top and clunky shoes out here.

    These are known as "first world problems" I believe.
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  • Sky_SamTSky_SamT
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Hi Donald, Yes, I got my flights ok eventually, thank you, and I arrived safe and sound. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it beyond Paris, where it will remain until the next flight on Wednesday, and I have been told I will be reunited with it - and all my Caribbean style summer clothes etc - on Thursday. I feel a bit of a Charlie walking around in my jeans, rugby top and clunky shoes out here. These are known as "first world problems" I believe.
    Posted by Tikay10
    What a blessing in disguise. At least the guys out there won't be subjected to the pink short turquoise sock combo for a few days
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  • HENDRIK62HENDRIK62
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Hi Donald, Yes, I got my flights ok eventually, thank you, and I arrived safe and sound. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it beyond Paris, where it will remain until the next flight on Wednesday, and I have been told I will be reunited with it - and all my Caribbean style summer clothes etc - on Thursday. I feel a bit of a Charlie walking around in my jeans, rugby top and clunky shoes out here. These are known as "first world problems" I believe.
    Posted by Tikay10


    Pity they don't have a wallmart stocking lovely yellow t shirts and checked shorts.......;-)
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  • PokerKingaPokerKinga
    edited November 2015
    In Response to The Road To Punta Cana:
    Hi all. My journey started last night, when I travelled to Manchester to stop in A hotel, before checking in at 6.30 this morning. Luckily enough, my hotel was in the airport, so I avoided any stress, until going through security. Always makes me nervous. Not that I should have anything to be nervous about. After some mild suspicion about a box of business cards, I'm through and looking for some breakfast! To anyone on the Manchester flight, come and say hello. I'll be the guy wandering about in duty free, wearing a Sky Poker hoody.
    Posted by Sky_JP

    Warm out today, today and everyday 


    Jp where are you ? Craig :)
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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Hi Donald, Yes, I got my flights ok eventually, thank you, and I arrived safe and sound. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it beyond Paris, where it will remain until the next flight on Wednesday, and I have been told I will be reunited with it - and all my Caribbean style summer clothes etc - on Thursday. I feel a bit of a Charlie walking around in my jeans, rugby top and clunky shoes out here. These are known as "first world problems" I believe.
    Posted by Tikay10
    Glad you made it OK TK. I've had a great time so far!

    If you need to borrow clean t-shirts/shorts socks etc. let me know.

    I'm in room 1439.

    Is there a Sky welcome party tonight? If so, where and when?

    Good luck to all Sky players. Feel free to try and call the room if you want to meet up.

    Hopefully I am entered in day1A tomorrow, but need to confirm this.

    All the best!

    Cheers,

    Graham
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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    Hope everyone has arrived safe and sound out there now.  Enjoy the weather, the hotel, the food, the company - and most importantly enjoy the poker!! Run golden all - and bring home tons of seashells ;)
    Posted by IrishRose
    Hi Rose, thanks for the support, amazing resort, looking forward to the poker tomorrow!

    Haven't seen a sea shell on the beach yet, but I will endeavour to find one!

    Cheers,

    Graham
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Glad you made it OK TK. I've had a great time so far! If you need to borrow clean t-shirts/shorts socks etc. let me know. I'm in room 1439. Is there a Sky welcome party tonight? If so, where and when? Good luck to all Sky players. Feel free to try and call the room if you want to meet up. Hopefully I am entered in day1A tomorrow, but need to confirm this. All the best! Cheers, Graham
    Posted by StayOrGo
    Hi Graham,

    We are due to meet in the Cardroom/Casino at 5pm this evening (just over 2 hours from now), so we can sort Registration for tomorrow then if need be.

    Clothes? That's very kind of you to offer. You do know I'm a cool guy though, can't just wear ANY clothes, they need to be crucial.  

    See you at 5pm. I'm in 5128 if you need anything urgently. I've not seen JP since we arrived, though I had reports he was getting wasted in a bar last night. No sign of him before or since.
     
    After we have sorted the registrations etc tonight, I think the lads & planning on a bit of a get-together, probably hook up in a bar of somesuch.

    I just bumped into Ivanovic & his young lady, also the Bromleys. 

    Oh, & chatted with Sir Gary, who won his seat with one of the little sites, Coral I think.   
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  • StayOrGoStayOrGo
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Hi Graham, We are due to meet in the Cardroom/Casino at 5pm this evening (just over 2 hours from now), so we can sort Registration for tomorrow then if need be. Clothes? That's very kind of you to offer. You do know I'm a cool guy though, can't just wear ANY clothes, they need to be crucial .   See you at 5pm. I'm in 5128 if you need anything urgently. I've not seen JP since we arrived, though I had reports he was getting wasted in a bar last night. No sign of him before or since.   After we have sorted the registrations etc tonight, I think the lads & planning on a bit of a get-together, probably hook up in a bar of somesuch. I just bumped into Ivanovic & his young lady, also the Bromleys.  Oh, & chatted with Sir Gary, who won his seat with one of the little sites, Coral I think.   
    Posted by Tikay10
    Great see you at 5pm TK!
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  • Sir-GarySir-Gary
    edited November 2015
    And there I was making sure I did not mention another poker site��
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  • DonttelmumDonttelmum
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Hi Graham, We are due to meet in the Cardroom/Casino at 5pm this evening (just over 2 hours from now), so we can sort Registration for tomorrow then if need be. Clothes? That's very kind of you to offer. You do know I'm a cool guy though, can't just wear ANY clothes, they need to be crucial .   See you at 5pm. I'm in 5128 if you need anything urgently. I've not seen JP since we arrived, though I had reports he was getting wasted in a bar last night. No sign of him before or since.   After we have sorted the registrations etc tonight, I think the lads & planning on a bit of a get-together, probably hook up in a bar of somesuch. I just bumped into Ivanovic & his young lady, also the Bromleys.  Oh, & chatted with Sir Gary, who won his seat with one of the little sites, Coral I think.   
    Posted by Tikay10

    Hahaha!

    I think JP and Sam must have gone through the same training.

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  • MattBatesMattBates
    edited November 2015
    No sign of JP, cant think where he would be......

    The poker tournament is not the sole event here this week at Hard Rock Resort either - it shares top billing with, if you don't mind, the Swimsuit USA International World Finals.
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  • Sky_SamTSky_SamT
    edited November 2015
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana:
    In Response to Re: The Road To Punta Cana : Hahaha! I think JP and Sam must have gone through the same training.
    Posted by Donttelmum
    Thin
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  • Sir-GarySir-Gary
    edited November 2015
    Good luck to all representing Sky in Punta Cana, the tournament is about to start
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  • karllukekarlluke
    edited November 2015


    good lucl everyone bring home the cash
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited November 2015


    Good afternoon all.


    We have established Sly Poker Base Camp in the Tourney room, (2 computers, one socket, so we'll be mixing & matching), and play has just commenced.

    At present, Sky Poker have FOUR players playing Day 1a, today, namely.....

    StayOrGo

    Radiofed28

    Tennis Bloke, aka Ivanovic

    Alvez11
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