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Time for a change...
Online poker and Sky Poker has totally overtaken my life.
I feel that I have negleted all the important things like friends, family and work. So I will be spending the next few months putting this right.
After careful thought, i will be taking an extended break from Sky Poker shortly, so I won't be around for a while.
I just want to say how much i have enjoyed being a part of this community and to thank all those who have supported me. You know who you are. TKP FTW.
With much love, and please stay in touch on facebook/twitter
Hoggers
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you have friends?
.... and good luck and best wishes. see you when you're next here.
rob
on a normal note all the best
See you soon!
I've already self imposed some limits on that starting from 1st May and will be having even lower limits during kids holidays from now on.
It's important to keep a balance in life. Obviously poker should be a lower priority than family and work. All players would benefit from occasional breaks.
Good decision Hoggers, & you know where I am if you ever want to chat.
Poker IS very time-consuming, & so much fun, no mistake about that, & sometimes a little break enables us to get better balance in our lives.
Take care big man, look after yourself, & I hope to see you back here soon.
xx
Well Done, It takes a strong character to sense & rectify a problem!
You Defo NEED other interests!!
I know all will work out for you !!
Friends, family and work are way more important unless of course you're playing poker for a living.
I think it's is a good idea to to be strict if it's taking over your life. I know a couple of mates of mine have now cut down poker to just a weekend activity.
Prior to that I took a full 7 weeks off for my walk last Autumn, when I started playing again that time I had my best run of results ever.
Breaks are a good thing IMO, I plan to take further time away in the future whenever I feel I'm getting stale, getting bored or running particularly badly.
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I just wanted to clarify a couple of things.
I am not taking a break as i'm "running bad" or losing money. In fact, the opposite is true. Since 1st April 2011, i have been playing well, running well, and I have made a nice profit. I have learnt to play 20nl (having been wary of cash previously), and I beat it comfortably with the help and advice from other forum members, especially Dohhhhhhh, who has been an absolute star!!
I have just withdrawn a reasonable three figure sum which i built up from the 75 bonus that i got for March. I have however, left 56p in my account, and i do not plan to self exclude because I may wish to try to qualify for the SPT final at DTD in Notts, as my reward for my break. (if i do self exclude for 6 months does any1 know if i will still be able to buy in direct at DTD?) Also, i want to test my self control so if you see me playing please make sure you give me more abuse than usual!!:)- i know that's difficult in some cases:)
The reason for my "break" is that i have been spending far too much time playing poker online, and on this community, when i should be concentrating on the more important things in life such as family, friends, health, and work/finances at this time in my life.
I will never cut ties with poker, i love the game too much, and as a responsible hobby it is fine. But, when it starts taking over one's life, it is definitely time to reflect and do something about it!
I have not been a good son, brother, or friend recently. I have become cynical, selfish, difficult and miserable. A few of you may have seen this side of me recently and for that I apologise sincerely.
It is a difficult decision, because i feel like Sky Poker is my "family" in many ways, the community here, you guy's and girls, have all been wonderful. I have met many of you several times, and the fun and laughter we have had at SPT's and in the chat boxes has been 2nd to none!
I love interacting with the TV channel, the presenters and having my nitty folds ripped apart on the poker clinic and live shows! I love the banter and mock abuse that we all share! I love the direction the site is going, with the new software and mtts structures, TSP, GUKPT sats, these are exciting times for Sky Poker and i wish you all every success in the future.
But for now it's time to say goodbye. Love to all!
Greg xxx
I see stuff up my DYMs stop playing them and now running off to hide. Mmmmmm What can I say, cold turkey will give you the shakes and I nearly Murdered my Hubby when he stopped playing for a Month. So if we never hear from you again I will send flowers. Byeeeee 4 now Hugs Annie x
Hi Hogggers.
You wrote.....
if i do self exclude for 6 months does any1 know if i will still be able to buy in direct at DTD
The position on this is very important for you to understand.
If you Self-Exclude, you will not, under any circumstances, be permitted to play any SPT Events within that S-E timeframe. If you cashed in the Event, Sky Poker would be in breach of all sorts of protocols if they paid you the winnings, as it can ONLY be done Online, via the Poker client.
Sky Poker were in a horrible position in the first SPUKT Season when several self-excluded players attempted to buy-in direct to the Grand Final at DTD in Notts, & they were refused entry. It cannot be allowed, under any circumstances, I'm sorry to say.
It would also be quite improper for me to suggest you do not self-exclude, but I'm sure you can decide yourself the most appropriate course of action.
I will not be self excluding, as I would like to leave my options open, and i want to test my self discipline innit.
I couldn't not post the word "innit" on this thread somewhere, it wouldn't seem right:)
It's humour like this that i will miss. All the best!
As you note, even a "private individual" cannot enter if self-excluded, as payment of winnings can ONLY be paid Online, via their Sky Poker Account.
For the record, "Self-Exclude" cannot be "undone" in any circumstances.
i stopped playing so much a few months ago due to finances and time issues.and whn i came back i found i enjoy it more.
the only problem with not playing poker was i ended up play call of duty zombies for 3/4 hours night instead!(at least it was with my son who's nine).
good luck and cant you consider just paying the spt's as you are the only one that makes me look fashionable!
cheers,dave