My story

tomgoodun

Thanks guys

Well, you never know what the day will bring when you stumble out of bed at 7:45.

This morning I got up to find my good lady ( who had been up since 6am, apparently I snore...) fully focused on her iPad, she was looking at last minute deals for a break away to...wait for it....Vegas

Well, she found a really good deal for the week we have booked off work starting the 9th of July, we spoke to my dear daughter to see if she would be ok for the 5 days we will be away, she gave us her blessing, we have put things in place to ensure she won't be alone through the days.

I messaged my good friends to tell them we had booked the holiday, and guess what? The crusher that is CPFC is flying out the same day to play the tourney he won on sky!!!

How cool is that? It would be great to meet up with him and his lovely wife, you never know I may be able to sneak into the sky welcome party dressed as Mr K, plus fours and all

So happy today, we are currently soaking up the sun in the garden with our beautiful grandson, life's good.

Peace all 

weecheez1

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Thanks guys Well, you never know what the day will bring when you stumble out of bed at 7:45. This morning I got up to find my good lady ( who had been up since 6am, apparently I snore...) fully focused on her iPad, she was looking at last minute deals for a break away to...wait for it....Vegas Well, she found a really good deal for the week we have booked off work starting the 9th of July, we spoke to my dear daughter to see if she would be ok for the 5 days we will be away, she gave us her blessing, we have put things in place to ensure she won't be alone through the days. I messaged my good friends to tell them we had booked the holiday, and guess what? The crusher that is CPFC is flying out the same day to play the tourney he won on sky!!! How cool is that? It would be great to meet up with him and his lovely wife, you never know I may be able to sneak into the sky welcome party dressed as Mr K, plus fours and all So happy today, we are currently soaking up the sun in the garden with our beautiful grandson, life's good. Peace all 
Posted by tomgoodun

RESULT have a great time Tom you deserve a bit of run good 

ajmilton

Nice one Tom lad, have a blast mate.

Don't forget to wear a burgundy jacket, 

and spout some stuff about concrete, and bridges.

That should buy you enough time,

to eat, and drink as much as you can,

before the real Mr Kindle turns up. GL GL 

Regards Alan (PLO8 Champ) 

markycash

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Thanks guys Well, you never know what the day will bring when you stumble out of bed at 7:45. This morning I got up to find my good lady ( who had been up since 6am, apparently I snore...) fully focused on her iPad, she was looking at last minute deals for a break away to...wait for it....Vegas Well, she found a really good deal for the week we have booked off work starting the 9th of July, we spoke to my dear daughter to see if she would be ok for the 5 days we will be away, she gave us her blessing, we have put things in place to ensure she won't be alone through the days. I messaged my good friends to tell them we had booked the holiday, and guess what? The crusher that is CPFC is flying out the same day to play the tourney he won on sky!!! How cool is that? It would be great to meet up with him and his lovely wife, you never know I may be able to sneak into the sky welcome party dressed as Mr K, plus fours and all So happy today, we are currently soaking up the sun in the garden with our beautiful grandson, life's good. Peace all 
Posted by tomgoodun

Great stuff Tom!

Maybe see you over there

Tikay10

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Thanks guys Well, you never know what the day will bring when you stumble out of bed at 7:45. This morning I got up to find my good lady ( who had been up since 6am, apparently I snore...) fully focused on her iPad, she was looking at last minute deals for a break away to...wait for it....Vegas Well, she found a really good deal for the week we have booked off work starting the 9th of July, we spoke to my dear daughter to see if she would be ok for the 5 days we will be away, she gave us her blessing, we have put things in place to ensure she won't be alone through the days. I messaged my good friends to tell them we had booked the holiday, and guess what? The crusher that is CPFC is flying out the same day to play the tourney he won on sky!!! How cool is that? It would be great to meet up with him and his lovely wife, you never know I may be able to sneak into the sky welcome party dressed as Mr K, plus fours and all So happy today, we are currently soaking up the sun in the garden with our beautiful grandson, life's good. Peace all 
Posted by tomgoodun

Hi Tom,

You & Mrs Tom are both invited to the Welcome Party & any meals or "outings" that the qualifiers go on.  

Tikay10

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Nice one Tom lad, have a blast mate. Don't forget to wear a burgundy jacket,  and spout some stuff about concrete, and bridges. That should buy you enough time, to eat, and drink as much as you can, before the real Mr Kindle turns up. GL GL  Regards Alan (PLO8 Champ) 
Posted by ajmilton

I don't "spout" Mr Chump, I discuss with great eloquence if you don't mind.
 
"Spout", I've never been so insulted. Next people will accuse me of "waffle" or "ramblings".   

hhyftrftdr

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Thanks guys Well, you never know what the day will bring when you stumble out of bed at 7:45. This morning I got up to find my good lady ( who had been up since 6am, apparently I snore...) fully focused on her iPad, she was looking at last minute deals for a break away to...wait for it....Vegas Well, she found a really good deal for the week we have booked off work starting the 9th of July, we spoke to my dear daughter to see if she would be ok for the 5 days we will be away, she gave us her blessing, we have put things in place to ensure she won't be alone through the days. I messaged my good friends to tell them we had booked the holiday, and guess what? The crusher that is CPFC is flying out the same day to play the tourney he won on sky!!! How cool is that? It would be great to meet up with him and his lovely wife, you never know I may be able to sneak into the sky welcome party dressed as Mr K, plus fours and all So happy today, we are currently soaking up the sun in the garden with our beautiful grandson, life's good. Peace all 
Posted by tomgoodun

Sounds like my kind of woman.

Got a goodun there Tom.

pomfrittes

  Nice one Tom, hope TK can sort some lobby out for the welcome party.  You a beetroot or red cabbage man ?

Enut

Brilliant news Tom. Look forward to meeting you out there.

unknown_username

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In Response to Re: My story : I don't "spout" Mr Chump, I discuss with great eloquence if you don't mind.   "Spout", I've never been so insulted. Next people will accuse me of "waffle" or "ramblings".   
Posted by Tikay10

this is true

have a great time Tom and bring it home..i need cash on the 2 quid deeepies

SR23

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Thanks guys Well, you never know what the day will bring when you stumble out of bed at 7:45. This morning I got up to find my good lady ( who had been up since 6am, apparently I snore...) fully focused on her iPad, she was looking at last minute deals for a break away to...wait for it....Vegas Well, she found a really good deal for the week we have booked off work starting the 9th of July, we spoke to my dear daughter to see if she would be ok for the 5 days we will be away, she gave us her blessing, we have put things in place to ensure she won't be alone through the days. I messaged my good friends to tell them we had booked the holiday, and guess what? The crusher that is CPFC is flying out the same day to play the tourney he won on sky!!! How cool is that? It would be great to meet up with him and his lovely wife, you never know I may be able to sneak into the sky welcome party dressed as Mr K, plus fours and all So happy today, we are currently soaking up the sun in the garden with our beautiful grandson, life's good. Peace all 
Posted by tomgoodun

There's nothing not to like in this post. Have fun out there. 

tomgoodun

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In Response to Re: My story : Hi Tom, You & Mrs Tom are both invited to the Welcome Party & any meals or "outings" that the qualifiers go on.  
Posted by Tikay10

That's very kind of you thank you, I feel really cheeky now though, similar to when you see someone you are mildly acquainted with on the beach, they say oh we are going to Harry's Bistro for a bite to eat, and you say " Oh you don't mind if we tag along do you?" Putting them in that really difficult spot of " S hit, we are gonna see em every day now, and their boring as hell"

Having said that ^, Mrs Tom said she is really looking forward to meeting you, and telling you what an absolute gent ( b........) I am

Good to see you are running deep in the tournies you are playing, I dunno if you sneaked into a cash but well done all the same.

I have often wondered how the chips are separated to hi and lo element of the pot when playing Pl08 live, does it take long?

tomgoodun

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In Response to Re: My story : RESULT have a great time Tom you deserve a bit of run good 
Posted by weecheez1

Thanks Harry, the feeling is mutual, good luck mate.

tomgoodun

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Nice one Tom lad, have a blast mate. Don't forget to wear a burgundy jacket,  and spout some stuff about concrete, and bridges. That should buy you enough time, to eat, and drink as much as you can, before the real Mr Kindle turns up. GL GL  Regards Alan (PLO8 Champ) 
Posted by ajmilton

Thanks Alan, unfortunately my Burgundy Jacket wearing days are behind me

tomgoodun

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In Response to Re: My story : Great stuff Tom! Maybe see you over there
Posted by markycash

Thanks Mark, Indeedy it would be great to meet up, good luck over there.

tomgoodun

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In Response to Re: My story : Sounds like my kind of woman. Got a goodun there Tom.
Posted by hhyftrftdr

I'm a lucky man in many ways

tomgoodun

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  Nice one Tom, hope TK can sort some lobby out for the welcome party.  You a beetroot or red cabbage man ?
Posted by pomfrittes

Lobby would be just great Beetroot is my side of choice in this culinary delight.

tomgoodun

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Brilliant news Tom. Look forward to meeting you out there.
Posted by Enut

Thanks Paul, the feeling is mutual, hope you crush out there

tomgoodun

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In Response to Re: My story : this is true have a great time Tom and bring it home..i need cash on the 2 quid deeepies
Posted by stokefc

Thanks Sean, poker may be at the back of the queue on this trip I'm afraid, things to do, places to visit, my good lady may let me play the odd one or one

tomgoodun

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In Response to Re: My story : There's nothing not to like in this post. Have fun out there. 
Posted by SR23

Thanks Steve, great to see you here.

Essexphil

Looking forward to seeing you and Mrs Betterun out there

Tikay10

In Response to Re: My story:

In Response to Re: My story : That's very kind of you thank you, I feel really cheeky now though, similar to when you see someone you are mildly acquainted with on the beach, they say oh we are going to Harry's Bistro for a bite to eat, and you say " Oh you don't mind if we tag along do you?" Putting them in that really difficult spot of " S hit, we are gonna see em every day now, and their boring as hell" Having said that ^, Mrs Tom said she is really looking forward to meeting you, and telling you what an absolute gent ( b........) I am Good to see you are running deep in the tournies you are playing, I dunno if you sneaked into a cash but well done all the same. I have often wondered how the chips are separated to hi and lo element of the pot when playing Pl08 live, does it take long?
Posted by tomgoodun

Well it's Sky Poker, not me, but I'm 100% sure Sky Sam would approve & will be delighted to make the acquaintance of you & Mrs Tom.

Same goes for Markycash, & any other regulars who happen to be there at the right time, they are all welcome.*
 
* Exceptions apply. In order to keep standards up, no Timeshare Salesmen please.

Tikay10

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In Response to Re: My story : Thanks Sean, poker may be at the back of the queue on this trip I'm afraid, things to do, places to visit, my good lady may let me play the odd one or one
Posted by tomgoodun

Tom,

If you want to list the places on Mrs Tom's "places to visit wish list" maybe some of the Vegas regulars, veterans & Plump People will be able to comment & suggest what is good & what is not so good, & sort the wheat from the chaff.

Tikay10

Here's a suggestion for Mrs Tom if you want a weird Vegas experience - visit one of the bigger Walmart's. There are 17 Walmart's in Vegas, but you need to visit a Walmart SuperCentre, of which there are 8.

It's an amazing sight & a sort of snapshot of American life, where all portions are supersized. (I saw a sandwich that was 18" long & contained 1,450 calories).    

hhyftrftdr

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Here's a suggestion for Mrs Tom if you want a weird Vegas experience - visit one of the bigger Walmart's. There are 17 Walmart's in Vegas, but you need to visit a Walmart SuperCentre, of which there are 8. It's an amazing site & a sort of snapshot of American life, where all portions are supersized. (I saw a sandwich that was 18" long & contained 1,450 calories).     
Posted by Tikay10

Sounds like a nice starter.

Alas I might be the worst person to offer advice on things to do. I got roasted by certain people, who shall remain nameless but one has a penchant for road rage, for having never 'done' the Grand Canyon in what is 6 visits to Vegas now.

If Mrs Goodun wants to know who does the best basket of fried chicken and fries, then I'm your man.

Tikay10

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In Response to Re: My story : That's very kind of you thank you, I feel really cheeky now though, similar to when you see someone you are mildly acquainted with on the beach, they say oh we are going to Harry's Bistro for a bite to eat, and you say " Oh you don't mind if we tag along do you?" Putting them in that really difficult spot of " S hit, we are gonna see em every day now, and their boring as hell" Having said that ^, Mrs Tom said she is really looking forward to meeting you, and telling you what an absolute gent ( b........) I am Good to see you are running deep in the tournies you are playing, I dunno if you sneaked into a cash but well done all the same. I have often wondered how the chips are separated to hi and lo element of the pot when playing Pl08 live, does it take long?
Posted by tomgoodun

It's a sight to behold, Tom, & yes, except in the rare case of a very experienced Dealer, it can take a very long time.

I don't know the exact %, but I'd say at LEAST 50% of all pots in Hi-Low are "chopped". Of those, most have at least one player all-in, often 2 or 3, meaning side pots are needed. It is not uncommon for 5 players to be all-in, 2 with the high & 3 with the low, 1 maybe has both. It can take 15 minutes or more to sort all that. It's made worse by the unofficial 8 dealers (players at the table) who interfere & offer the professional dealer advice on how to do their job. Course, they ALL offer different advice, & all talk over each other.
 
The exception is when only 2 players enter the pot - in such cases, the bets by each player stay in front of the player & are not "pulled in" so it makes it very easy to distribute the split pot.
 
When 3 or more enter the pot, the chips are generally "pulled in" to the middle, & a good dealer will then cut them into 2 equal stacks (one for the high, one for the low) to speed up the payout process.

Also worth noting that PLO8 is, obviously, a Pot Limit game, so when the player says "pot" the dealer needs to know the exact pot size.
 
The players should know the pot size of course, but most are online players, where it is done for them by the software, or are not numerate, & so cant work it out themselves.      

markycash

In Response to Re: My story:

In Response to Re: My story : Well it's Sky Poker, not me, but I'm 100% sure Sky Sam would approve & will be delighted to make the acquaintance of you & Mrs Tom. Same goes for Markycash, & any other regulars who happen to be there at the right time, they are all welcome.*   * Exceptions apply. In order to keep standards up, no Timeshare Salesmen please.
Posted by Tikay10

Many thanks Mr T!

Also chuffed I have been here long enough to be considered a regular now

And many thanks to Phil for very kindly letting me be his +1 too!

So does 2 invites = double free drinks? Plus Matt said the drinks were on him at the welcome party so triple free drinks? This could all get a bit messy lol :-p

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In Response to Re: My story : Tom, If you want to list the places on Mrs Tom's "places to visit wish list" maybe some of the Vegas regulars, veterans & Plump People will be able to comment & suggest what is good & what is not so good, & sort the wheat from the chaff.
Posted by Tikay10

Slightly concerned regarding which category I fall into here? Maybe all of them lol?

Really looking forward to catching up with some familiar faces from last time and meeting some others for the first time this year.

markycash

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Here's a suggestion for Mrs Tom if you want a weird Vegas experience - visit one of the bigger Walmart's. There are 17 Walmart's in Vegas, but you need to visit a Walmart SuperCentre, of which there are 8. It's an amazing site & a sort of snapshot of American life, where all portions are supersized. (I saw a sandwich that was 18" long & contained 1,450 calories).     
Posted by Tikay10

I like the one in Henderson, utterly massive.

Will gladly give Tom and Mrs Goodun a drive over for supplies and a browse if they wish. As long as I have a hire car which I should do.

tomgoodun

Thank you all for your replies and I'm humbled but the kindness shown towards me and my good lady.

Phil, it will be a pleasure to meet you and say thanks for all the help you gave me during one of THE worst periods of my working life.

Marky, that's a very kind offer, we may take you up on it, I informed my good lady and she reminded me we have actually been to one of the Wallmarts, crazy stuff with beans in one aisle and motorbikes in the next

Poker has been going ok, I actually have enough in my account to make a small withdrawal ,unfortunately when I tried to do so that's when I found out the card I have on my account has expired, easy solution yes? Not according to a well known high street bank ( who are currently being investigated for fraud during the banking crisis)

Cue the obligatory call to the ' out of town' call centre, apparently when we moved house the letter my good lady sent saying change ' OUR' address translated to 'MY' address, so her address was changed mine however stayed at the old one.

How hard is it to understand the fact we have been married 29 years, have a joint account, and a mortgage with the same bank that we do actually live at the same address?

After a lengthy call to aforementioned call centre speaking to a very nice chap with an accent so strong I had immense difficulty understanding what he was saying ( I know how people feel listening to me now) I eventually got an appointment at my not so local bank at 7:30am today , they open at 9am

Wish me luck.

Peace all x

Tikay10

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In Response to Re: My story : I like the one in Henderson, utterly massive. Will gladly give Tom and Mrs Goodun a drive over for supplies and a browse if they wish. As long as I have a hire car which I should do.
Posted by markycash

(Walmarts in Las Vegas).

My favourite is the one on West Charlston, or the one right by the runway at McCarron. There are, I think, 17 of them in Las Vegas, of which 8 are "Super Centres".

If you don't have a car, I'll be first reserve to take Mr & Mrs Tom to
Walmart.