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My quest to turn £51 into £1,051 on Sky Poker____ **** latest balance COMPLETED ****

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  • GaryQQQGaryQQQ
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: My quest to turn £51 into £1,051 on Sky Poker____ **** latest balance COMPLETED ****:
    hi Gary, well done again mate, enjoy a couple of days rest. if you still fancy going for a pint sometime that would be nice,even if it's just the 1. i'm no great drinker but i'm sure i could manage 1.send me a pm if you do. have you celebrated with that bottle of champagne yet? best wishes ian, aka dev
    Posted by devonfish5
    Yeah, I defo want to do that Ian. I don't care who finished first; I'll still be buying you a pint anyway because I'm so impressed by your grind.

    I've decided to drink the champagne on Monday, which is my birthday, a double celebration. Funnily enough I'm doing my annual giving up of booze for 99 days birthday to Christmas, starting after Monday. The best time to meet up for a pint for me is Sunday evening, otherwise it'll have to wait until after Christmas. Send me a PM here if you can make Sunday, if not we'll sort something else out. Include an e-mail address or phone number for me to reply to because although I can read PMs here I can't send them
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  • walesboywalesboy
    edited September 2012
    congrats m8
    always knew you could do it
    most inspirational part though was the time when the balance was stagnating but your confidence/non-tilt attitude didn't
    well done again
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  • SolarCarroSolarCarro
    edited September 2012

    Wahey!!

    Well done Gary

    Brilliant achievement!

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  • DazlerDazler
    edited September 2012
    whoooooohoooooooo welldone Gary superb effort and lots of hard work that others should follow if they wanna be successful and as diceplined as you have been. Really chuffed you made it bud. I think dev is well on his way now too! your both inspirational to the game and the low stakes grinders. Now breathhhhhhhhhhhh lol.

    What are you going to do now keep building on it and set yourself another target or just enjoy the money you have so deservedly earned?  
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  • scouse_redscouse_red
    edited September 2012
    fantastic effort Gary very well done hopefully others will take inspiration from your achievement.
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  • 12671267
    edited September 2012
    Massive Congrats.  Well done.
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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY
    edited September 2012


    Well done (I suppose) mate.....more luck than skill IMO!

    Oh....it is still your round!  I went Langtrys tonight and they said you were the tightest customer they had ever seen in there....bit like your poker really!

    I knew you would do this!!! Congrats bud x

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  • FINSFINS
    edited September 2012

    Very well done Gary..Top man you!!
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  • devonfish5devonfish5
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: My quest to turn £51 into £1,051 on Sky Poker____ **** latest balance COMPLETED ****:
    In Response to Re: My quest to turn £51 into £1,051 on Sky Poker____ **** latest balance COMPLETED **** : Yeah, I defo want to do that Ian. I don't care who finished first; I'll still be buying you a pint anyway because I'm so impressed by your grind. I've decided to drink the champagne on Monday, which is my birthday, a double celebration. Funnily enough I'm doing my annual giving up of booze for 99 days birthday to Christmas, starting after Monday. The best time to meet up for a pint for me is Sunday evening, otherwise it'll have to wait until after Christmas. Send me a PM here if you can make Sunday, if not we'll sort something else out. Include an e-mail address or phone number for me to reply to because although I can read PMs here I can't send them
    Posted by GaryQQQ
    hi Gary,
    yes m8,sunday is fine 4me.
    i'll send you a pm later as i'm off to work now.
    looking forward to meeting up and i'm buying as that was our little friendly side bet.
    have a good day.
    :)
    dev
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  • GlenelgGlenelg
    edited September 2012
    Hi Gary,  again VWD!  I've gotta a couple of questions re challenge.
    1.  Have you learnt much about your game and have you changed it much? e.g. leaks.
    2.  I know you are predominantly a MTT player but do you plan having a go at anything else? e.g. cash.
    3.  When you started the challenge did YOU have any idea how long it might take you? i.e. Did it take longer or shorter?


    Enjoy the weekend!
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  • day4eire76day4eire76
    edited September 2012
    Well done Gary

    Brilliant achievement!
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  • ajmiltonajmilton
    edited September 2012

    Well done gary

    outstanding result

    regards Alan.

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  • GaryQQQGaryQQQ
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: My quest to turn £51 into £1,051 on Sky Poker____ **** latest balance COMPLETED ****:
    Hi Gary,  again VWD!  I've gotta a couple of questions re challenge. 1.  Have you learnt much about your game and have you changed it much? e.g. leaks. 2.  I know you are predominantly a MTT player but do you plan having a go at anything else? e.g. cash. 3.  When you started the challenge did YOU have any idea how long it might take you? i.e. Did it take longer or shorter? Enjoy the weekend!
    Posted by Glenelg
    Cheers guys, thank-you very much.

    1. It's hard to say. Before starting I was always trying to improve my game by reading books, watching videos and studying strategy forums like The Poker Clinic, all things I continued to do this as normal during the quest. So my game probably did improve slightly during the qusest, though whether it's a result of the quest or not is hard to say. Undoubtedly it taught me and many readers that a strict BRM regime works.

    2. No, I love MTTs and find cash games a bit of a bore, so I don't see myself changing any time soon. Even if there's potentially more money to be made at the cash tables it still doesn't attract me, I'm a recreational player, I play for fun player and MTTs are what I enjoy the most. I have high respect for cash players, the top guys in that field are the best in the game in my opinion, but 'horses for courses'; I'll be sticking to MTTs.

    3. I had no idea how long it would take, I estimated 'many months' in the OP, I think 8 months ties in quite well with that. DEL560 is a very wise man, and he guessed within 2 days. At times I was frustrated with slow progress, the run of 31x £5.75 BH final tables without a single win denied me an earlier finish, though now it's over I'm very happy. It was ironic that my final game turned out to be a £5.75 BH, with that seemingly impossible win finally arriving at my 32nd £5.75 final table attempt.
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  • Tikay10Tikay10
    edited September 2012

    Incredible endurance & persistence Gary, very well done.

    Endeavour, effort, enthusiasm & energy beats genius all day long, with enthusiasm being the mother of effort.

    Those are great attributes, far greater than natural skill.     
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  • poshcoleposhcole
    edited September 2012

    Well done gary great thread kept up with it most days enjoyed our occasional battles in the bounty hunters. Enjoy vegas youve earned it.

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  • TheDartTheDart
    edited September 2012
    Superb achievement backed up with an excellent diary and self analysis, very well done!

    Your experience has certainly given me food for thought regarding my own approach to the game and how I set and possibly reach my personal goals in poker.


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  • Kiwini4uKiwini4u
    edited September 2012
    Congratulations Gary, an excellent achievement
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  • MADMOOMADMOO
    edited September 2012
    Very well done Gary, excellent effort!
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  • warticwartic
    edited September 2012
    Very very well played
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  • SUPERSNEDDSUPERSNEDD
    edited September 2012

    Superb effort Gary, I'm sure this will inspire a lot more players to maintain impeccable Bankroll Management in sticking to the plan.

    Massive respect

    Good luck in your next venture
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  • waller02waller02
    edited September 2012
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    VWD gary great stuff....10 grand next????
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  • SoLackSoLack
    edited September 2012
    VWD Gary - much achievement etc.
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  • devonfish5devonfish5
    edited September 2012
    hi Gary,
    sent u a pm m8
    :)
    dev
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  • TommyDTommyD
    edited September 2012
    Just seen you've finished this mate.

    Very well done!!!!
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  • mj8bsmj8bs
    edited September 2012
    HI Gary, congratulations on finishing your quest. Well done and a nice way to finish too with a win.
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  • DEL560DEL560
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: My New Year £51 ---> £1,051 Bankroll Challenge *****With free competition worth £44*****:
    In Response to Re: My New Year £51 --- /> £1,051 Bankroll Challenge *****With free competition worth £44***** : Congratulations to DEL560, I'll be in touch to arrange your prize.
    Posted by GaryQQQ
    Hi Gary, VWD in completing your challenge!  The mental toughness you showed, was impressive, WP!

    Sry been really busy the last cpl of wks and not been on much.

    Thanks alot for my prize and I intend to play two £11 bounty hunters and if I cash will donate half to charity.

    All the best for the future and enjoy the money!  Derek.
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  • DEL560DEL560
    edited September 2012
    As part of my prize, Gary is kindly donating £22 to RNIB, which is a charity for blindness.  Top man!
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  • GaryQQQGaryQQQ
    edited September 2012
    Dear Mr Qualter
    +++Thank you

    Thank you for your donation of £22.00.

    We are delighted that you have supported us. 

    Every day 100 people start losing their sight.

    RNIB is here to provide emotional support, expert advice and practical products to everyone who needs us. We also provide training to help people adapt to living with sight loss, and enable them to get on with and enjoy everyday life.

    Thanks to your wonderful support, we will continue to improve the lives of more blind and partially sighted people.

    ++We confirm we have received the following:

    Mr Gary Qualter
    ********
     
    Exmouth
    Devon
    EX8 ***
    Email: ******@hotmail.com
     
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  • billybootsbillyboots
    edited September 2012



    .......Well done Gary, you have many great qualities that I aspire to, you are a shining example to us all......and Many Happy returns to you......Billy
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  • DEL560DEL560
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: My quest to turn £51 into £1,051 on Sky Poker____ **** latest balance COMPLETED ****:
    Dear Mr Qualter +++Thank you Thank you for your donation of £22.00. We are delighted that you have supported us.  Every day 100 people start losing their sight. RNIB is here to provide emotional support, expert advice and practical products to everyone who needs us. We also provide training to help people adapt to living with sight loss, and enable them to get on with and enjoy everyday life. Thanks to your wonderful support, we will continue to improve the lives of more blind and partially sighted people. ++We confirm we have received the following: Mr Gary Qualter ********   Exmouth Devon EX8 *** Email: ******@hotmail.com  
    Posted by GaryQQQ
    N1 Gary!
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