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  • markycashmarkycash
    edited June 2017
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : (Walmarts in Las Vegas). 
    Posted by Tikay10
    Point taken Henderson doesn't = Las Vegas.

    The one I meant is so easy to get to it feels like the same thing though. Join the I25 near Caesars and the Wallart I mean is just off one of the exit ramps. 

    I'm not sure I have ever been to a Wallmart in Vegas lol as I always just go to that 1. If I don't have a car then maybe you could chuck me in the boot if you take Mr and Mrs Goodun and I can 'do Wallmart' Vegas style and see if there is a difference :)


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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited June 2017
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : (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.
    Posted by Tikay10
    :) 
    Mrs Goodun has enquired " Do they sell Michael Kors handbags at Wallmart?", as the " definately" real one I purchased from a street vendor in Barbados last year seems to be falling apart :)
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited June 2017
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : :)  Mrs Goodun has enquired " Do they sell Michael Kors handbags at Wallmart?", as the " definately" real one I purchased from a street vendor in Barbados last year seems to be falling apart :)
    Posted by tomgoodun
    Believe you me, Tom, they sell EVERYTHNG at Walmart.

    https://www.walmart.com/c/brand/michael-michael-kors-handbags

    Visiting a Walmart is like a snapshot of American life, it's endlessly fascinating.

     
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  • Phantom66Phantom66
    edited June 2017
    In Response to Re: My story:
    In Response to Re: My story : Believe you me, Tom, they sell EVERYTHNG at Walmart. https://www.walmart.com/c/brand/michael-michael-kors-handbags Visiting a Walmart is like a snapshot of American life, it's endlessly fascinating.  
    Posted by Tikay10
    They sell everything at Walmart and you still came away with stuff like this?


    incred.


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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited June 2017
    I have mentioned previously how proud I am of my children, I suppose it's a common thing for a dad to say.
    My son helped me with our decking in the garden as avid readers will remember, he seems to no longer need my 'guidance' on the decking front, a few weeks ago he did a great job in his girlfriends parents garden, and for the last couple of weekends ( when the weather was scorchio) he was working at a friends house doing quite a big job.
    My dear daughters bf helped him one morning, I went to pick him up at mid-day and it was crazy hot, I said to my son " Call it a day, you will pass out in this heat", he got a bit tetchy with me and said " I'm being paid for this and I'm going to finish it, not leave it half done".
    Well, I suppose that shows the measure of his principles, although I do think he should have had a rest due to the heat.

    I sent my dear daughter a text on Monday ( as I do every day) she said my son had taken the day off work and was taking her out to lunch, he is aware of what a tough time she is having lately, I was quite emotional hearing that, it just shows that even though they can fight like cat and dog when they are young, the love for each other remains.
    Be good x
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  • HENDRIK62HENDRIK62
    edited June 2017
    In Response to Re: My story:
    I have mentioned previously how proud I am of my children, I suppose it's a common thing for a dad to say. My son helped me with our decking in the garden as avid readers will remember, he seems to no longer need my 'guidance' on the decking front, a few weeks ago he did a great job in his girlfriends parents garden, and for the last couple of weekends ( when the weather was scorchio) he was working at a friends house doing quite a big job. My dear daughters bf helped him one morning, I went to pick him up at mid-day and it was crazy hot, I said to my son " Call it a day, you will pass out in this heat", he got a bit tetchy with me and said " I'm being paid for this and I'm going to finish it, not leave it half done". Well, I suppose that shows the measure of his principles, although I do think he should have had a rest due to the heat. I sent my dear daughter a text on Monday ( as I do every day) she said my son had taken the day off work and was taking her out to lunch, he is aware of what a tough time she is having lately, I was quite emotional hearing that, it just shows that even though they can fight like cat and dog when they are young, the love for each other remains. Be good x
    Posted by tomgoodun

    Love this post Tom. 

    My two bicker for fun, I would love to think Evan would take his siter out in the future........fingers crossed.
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  • IrishRoseIrishRose
    edited July 2017
    In Response to Re: My story:
    ..Vegas :) Well, she found a really good deal for the week we have booked off work starting the 9th of July,
    Posted by tomgoodun

    Wow Mr Tom - you really have married a diamond :)   Hope you manage to sneak a few games of poker into your Vegas visit and have a few cashes to spoil your lady wife and family.  

    Keep well and drink lots of water out there too - it's mega mega mega hot!
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited July 2017
    I certainly have Rose, I'm such a lucky man, see you on the plane to Veags :)
    Played my last tournaments today before the hol, managed to win one of them, the £5 PL08 bh.
    I was talking to a friend recently about my body mass, it got me thinking as I do, I woke up the next morning and was viewing my body in the full length mirror ( not a pretty sight these days)
    My good lady was awake in bed and asked why I was looking so sad, I told her how I felt, she replied " Don't be silly Tom, for a man of your age and all the treatment, radiotherapy you had you look damn fine"

    A few kind words go a long way, I really must try it some day.


    Looking forward to meeting Eamonn, Sir Tikay, Rose, and all the sky peeps.
    Be good whilst I'm away.x
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  • day4eire76day4eire76
    edited July 2017
    Have a fantastic time Tom.

    Well deserved break .
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  • dragon1964dragon1964
    edited July 2017
    Nice result tonight Tom.

    Have a good holiday.
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  • markycashmarkycash
    edited July 2017
    Nice win in the PLO8 BH Tom!

    Cya in Vegas.
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  • EnutEnut
    edited July 2017
    Nice one Tom, glad you won it.
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  • mattprawnmattprawn
    edited July 2017
    Hi Tom

    Safe trip out to Vegas, look forward to saying hello out there.

    Cheers

    Matt
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  • EssexphilEssexphil
    edited July 2017
    Hi Tom

    Pleased you won that 1-I bubbled it horribly thanks to an evil last card. Mind you, had enough luck tonight.

    See you soon
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited July 2017
    Enjoy your holiday Tom and make sure Mrs g has a great time 
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  • MattBatesMattBates
    edited July 2017
    Looking forward to seeing you in Vegas Tom. One word of advice, keep an eye on the mrs if Timmy is about, he is a right player! 
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  • weecheez1weecheez1
    edited July 2017
    Have a great time Tom 
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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited July 2017
    Vegas
    The flight to Vegas was a tad uncomfortable, the parents sitting behind us took their 18 month old daughter with them, it isn't great when what seemed for the entire trip she was kicking my seat :( , no sleep on way out..arrived at Caesars Palace totally drained, the receptionist must have seen how tired we both were as she offered us an up-grade room as ' no rooms were ready of the cost we had purchased' I thought how nice, until she informed me it would be an extra $40 per night lol.
    We couldn't be bothered to argue the point, and toddled up to our room, it was fab, had a TV in the bathroom, a massive bath and separate shower, my good lady found out the bath actually was one of them jacuzzi things, I think she may have made a slight error in adding bubble bath before putting the jets of air on :)
    We had a great view of the Bellagio fountains outside our window, the bed was lovely albeit a tad high, my wife is slightly smaller than I, by slightly I mean about a foot, she needed a stepladder to get in :)
    We decided to explore the surrounding area, I took my jumper with me " just in case", it was over 100 degrees but the casinos have air conditioning set to Alaska so I was prepared.
    My dear lady made me enter a tournament in the Flamingo, cut a long story short I raised with JQ cc UTG, got 2 callers, flop 89cc 4, bet half pot , 1 caller, turn 6c Bingo :) I shove, he calls with......K2cc, I had forgotten live is rigged ;)
    The poker did get better later in the holiday.
    Next day was the meet and greet, we were a tad apprehensive but meeting Eamonn and his lovely wife Sharon earlier in the day put us both at ease, I met the legend that is Mr.K, he pulled my leg a bit which was par for the course and made us feel really welcome, all the sky players I met were really good guys n gals,  the only downside was no lock on the toilet door :( good old Eamonn stood guard whilst I did my ablutions for the umpteenth time :)
    Left around 10pm to go to Treasure Island for the $77 tourney,   Eamonn won, I came 3rd for $340 which was a nice bonus.
    Part 2 of Vegas to follow x
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  • GELDYGELDY
    edited July 2017
    nice
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  • markycashmarkycash
    edited July 2017
    Enjoyable read Tom, looking forward to part 2.
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited July 2017
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Enjoyable read Tom, looking forward to part 2.
    Posted by markycash
    +Part 3
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  • ajmiltonajmilton
    edited July 2017
    As Marky said, very enjoyable read Tom.
    No rush for part 2 in your own time, 
    I'll just sit hear and hit the refresh button :-)
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited July 2017
    In Response to Re: My story:
    Vegas The flight to Vegas was a tad uncomfortable, the parents sitting behind us took their 18 month old daughter with them, it isn't great when what seemed for the entire trip she was kicking my seat :( , no sleep on way out..arrived at Caesars Palace totally drained, the receptionist must have seen how tired we both were as she offered us an up-grade room as ' no rooms were ready of the cost we had purchased' I thought how nice, until she informed me it would be an extra $40 per night lol. We couldn't be bothered to argue the point, and toddled up to our room, it was fab, had a TV in the bathroom, a massive bath and separate shower, my good lady found out the bath actually was one of them jacuzzi things, I think she may have made a slight error in adding bubble bath before putting the jets of air on :) We had a great view of the Bellagio fountains outside our window, the bed was lovely albeit a tad high, my wife is slightly smaller than I, by slightly I mean about a foot, she needed a stepladder to get in :) We decided to explore the surrounding area, I took my jumper with me " just in case", it was over 100 degrees but the casinos have air conditioning set to Alaska so I was prepared. My dear lady made me enter a tournament in the Flamingo, cut a long story short I raised with JQ cc UTG, got 2 callers, flop 89cc 4, bet half pot , 1 caller, turn 6c Bingo :) I shove, he calls with......K2cc, I had forgotten live is rigged ;) The poker did get better later in the holiday. Next day was the meet and greet, we were a tad apprehensive but meeting Eamonn and his lovely wife Sharon earlier in the day put us both at ease, I met the legend that is Mr.K, he pulled my leg a bit which was par for the course and made us feel really welcome, all the sky players I met were really good guys n gals,  the only downside was no lock on the toilet door :( good old Eamonn stood guard whilst I did my ablutions for the umpteenth time :) Left around 10pm to go to Treasure Island for the $77 tourney,   Eamonn won, I came 3rd for $340 which was a nice bonus. Part 2 of Vegas to follow x
    Posted by tomgoodun
    Not true. I would have done but I could not understand a word you said.
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited July 2017

    Happy memories.

    For those not present, Tom & his good lady are on the right (as viewed) & that's Eamonn & his better half with them.

    CLICK TO ENLARGE PHOTO
     
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  • DonttelmumDonttelmum
    edited July 2017
    Very nice to meet you Tom.  Even more of a legend in the real world.

    Run well Sir.


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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited July 2017
    Thanks for the kind words chaps. - Vegas Part2
    My good lady and I were kindly invited to join the bus tour of Vegas., once again I was a tad apprehensive - what to wear!!
    I don't know if I have mentioned this, but I feel the cold, how is that possible for a tough ex miner northerner? 
    Anyway, my fears were unfounded as I shall disclose later :)
    I sat at the front of the bus, opposite a lovely lady ( Sarah) who seemed to know everything about everything Vegas related, we stopped at the Vegas sign for photo ops, I got off to stretch my legs and have a crafty drag of my e-cig, who should come up and introduce himself but the sky poker ambassador Mr.Neil Channing! He is a thouroughly nice chap, I told him we were planning to watch a show, he told me a friend of his had seen it 50 times ! Good review :)
    We then went to the Rio for the sky players to reg for the one drop, and guess what? I was handed a sky poker hoodie :) my fears for being too cold were diminished somewhat , we stood on the steps and had a photo with all the players - made my day :) not only that but whilst the players were regging there was a break from the main event ( I recall that rush to the toilets) hi Jon ;) was a tad star struck seeing the likes of Greg Raymer, Mike Matusow, etc etc.
    The day ended with a trip to Freemont Street, where Mr Channing bestowed us with a plethora of stories about the beginning of the main event, the players, the hotels, and many others.
    Fabulous day.
    Part3 sometime over the weekend ( I hope)
    Love to all x
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  • cpfc_2010cpfc_2010
    edited July 2017
    I'm unsure what you where doing here Tom, I can only assume that whatever it was and Tikay's hasty retreat are somehow linked.


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  • tomgooduntomgoodun
    edited July 2017
    Ok , before anyone sees that photo, I must say what a thouroughly decent chap CPFC2010 is. Him and his lovely wife Sharon made our time in Vegas extra special. He was giving me sound advice even after he bubbled the $150 tourney in Caesars on mine and my good lady wife's last night, ( the one I chopped for the 'win' for $1307, got a medal and all )


    Wonder if photos can be deleted? ;)
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