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**** MacMonster UKIPT Final Day ****

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  • billybootsbillyboots
    edited April 2012
    In Response to Re: **** MacMonster UKIPT Final Day ****:
    Poker is not really a game where many players take much account of human/ real life emotion at the table. We worry about outdraws and bad beats. We curse in chatboxes, well some do. However at Nottingham this weekend something a little different has happened. I reported it elsewhere, but I will reprise it here Throughout the tournament Ian has used his Valentines Day gift to his late wife as a card protector. Around his neck on a chain he has worn his wife's wedding ring. I was watching the latter stages of yesterday, the field had just gone to 9 players and we needed to lose one more player to hit today's final. I sat, weary, to the side of the final table. The cards were dealt, Ian was on the button in seat one for the first hand. Before he looked at his cards he reached inside his Hit Squad Polo shirt, pulled the chain out and kissed the wedding ring. Man, I can do cynical with the best of them, but I was in bits! Periodically through the 90 minutes or so I'd catch him looking up to the ceiling. He saw me watch him do it, and smiled gently across at me. None of the players he is competing against know the back story to Ian's achievement of course, but he knew I knew. I don't know Ian too well, but for a low stakes player from a recreational background, this is some achievement As Ian said to me though "Whatever happens, I'm happy" Probably a motto many in the poker world could learn from.  
    Posted by SPT
    ...........Very well written and extremely touching, many of us community members know the tragedy and heartache that Ian has endured of late and what a journey he's going through at the moment,......stuff of dreams and none so more deserving........good luck Ian and ty for sharing this with us SPT.
      
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD
    edited April 2012
    Well done mate- and the very best for today.

    Whatever happens now- it's a great result- pressure off. Enjoy. You deserve this day in the limelight.
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  • rancidrancid
    edited April 2012
    Touching story, choked for the man
    TID MAC
    other than that, what a great acheivement -
    Anyone beleive in divine intervention )

    If/WHEN you win, I'll shed a tear for ya bruv! ENJOY - TID - GG - OMFG
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  • DivsDreamsDivsDreams
    edited April 2012


    GOOD LUCK M8!

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  • Wacko90Wacko90
    edited April 2012
    C'mon Ian! All squaddies are behind you mate your doing sky poker and yourself proud!
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  • DivsDreamsDivsDreams
    edited April 2012

    BEST OF LUCK M8, URE A STAR!.
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  • hurst05hurst05
    edited April 2012
    GOWANSAN
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  • GliterBabeGliterBabe
    edited April 2012
    All the very very best Ian, fully deserved now go and take it down ....:)
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  • Sky_DaveSky_Dave
    edited April 2012
    Smash them up, Ian! You've done brilliantly so far and I am sure the whole Sky Poker Community wants to see you ship this. 

    Best of luck to you, sir.
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  • FINSFINS
    edited April 2012

    Go Go Ian..

    Take it down son.
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  • pryce6pryce6
    edited April 2012
    What a story. GL.
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  • FlyingDaggFlyingDagg
    edited April 2012
    In Response to Re: **** MacMonster UKIPT Final Day ****:
    Poker is not really a game where many players take much account of human/ real life emotion at the table. We worry about outdraws and bad beats. We curse in chatboxes, well some do. However at Nottingham this weekend something a little different has happened. I reported it elsewhere, but I will reprise it here Throughout the tournament Ian has used his Valentines Day gift to his late wife as a card protector. Around his neck on a chain he has worn his wife's wedding ring. I was watching the latter stages of yesterday, the field had just gone to 9 players and we needed to lose one more player to hit today's final. I sat, weary, to the side of the final table. The cards were dealt, Ian was on the button in seat one for the first hand. Before he looked at his cards he reached inside his Hit Squad Polo shirt, pulled the chain out and kissed the wedding ring. Man, I can do cynical with the best of them, but I was in bits! Periodically through the 90 minutes or so I'd catch him looking up to the ceiling. He saw me watch him do it, and smiled gently across at me. None of the players he is competing against know the back story to Ian's achievement of course, but he knew I knew. I don't know Ian too well, but for a low stakes player from a recreational background, this is some achievement As Ian said to me though "Whatever happens, I'm happy" Probably a motto many in the poker world could learn from.  
    Posted by SPT
    I'm not ashamed to say that post brought a tear to my eye. Ian I have never met you and I think we only shared a table briefly a few weeks ago but I'm absolutely rooting for you.
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  • FlashFlushFlashFlush
    edited April 2012
    GLGLGLGLGLGLGLGL!!!!!!
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  • aussie09aussie09
    edited April 2012
    In Response to Re: **** MacMonster UKIPT Final Day ****:
    Poker is not really a game where many players take much account of human/ real life emotion at the table. We worry about outdraws and bad beats. We curse in chatboxes, well some do. However at Nottingham this weekend something a little different has happened. I reported it elsewhere, but I will reprise it here Throughout the tournament Ian has used his Valentines Day gift to his late wife as a card protector. Around his neck on a chain he has worn his wife's wedding ring. I was watching the latter stages of yesterday, the field had just gone to 9 players and we needed to lose one more player to hit today's final. I sat, weary, to the side of the final table. The cards were dealt, Ian was on the button in seat one for the first hand. Before he looked at his cards he reached inside his Hit Squad Polo shirt, pulled the chain out and kissed the wedding ring. Man, I can do cynical with the best of them, but I was in bits! Periodically through the 90 minutes or so I'd catch him looking up to the ceiling. He saw me watch him do it, and smiled gently across at me. None of the players he is competing against know the back story to Ian's achievement of course, but he knew I knew. I don't know Ian too well, but for a low stakes player from a recreational background, this is some achievement As Ian said to me though "Whatever happens, I'm happy" Probably a motto many in the poker world could learn from.  
    Posted by SPT
    very well written.  gosh.

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  • -Typhoon--Typhoon-
    edited April 2012
    In Response to Re: **** MacMonster UKIPT Final Day ****:
    In Response to Re: **** MacMonster UKIPT Final Day **** : I'm not ashamed to say that post brought a tear to my eye. Ian I have never met you and I think we only shared a table briefly a few weeks ago but I'm absolutely rooting for you.
    Posted by FlyingDagg
    +1

    Nothing much more to add, apart from the very best of luck sir and very well done  for what you have achieved so far.

    Paul
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  • Mariusz80Mariusz80
    edited April 2012
    In Response to Re: **** MacMonster UKIPT Final Day ****:
    In Response to Re: **** MacMonster UKIPT Final Day **** : +1 Nothing much more to add, apart from the very best of luck sir and very well done  for what you have achieved so far. Paul
    Posted by -Typhoon-
    +2
    Very well played so far Sir!!!! Whatever happens!!!!! Good Luck!
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  • LightwoodLightwood
    edited April 2012

    Sending best wishes and positive vibes , I hope you run well and get the luck you deserve when you need it!

    All the very best.

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  • Yorkie74Yorkie74
    edited April 2012
    Very best of Luck Ian take it down.  Cant follow whats going on til I get home from work at 4 but will be watching from 4 onwards.

    You have an angel sat on your shoulder cheering you on too
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  • goldenb238goldenb238
    edited April 2012

        Go get em ian all the best m8 bring it home and we`ll have a shindig at cardiff lol .Lots of squadie shirts will b worn today

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  • scouse_redscouse_red
    edited April 2012
    The very best of luck to you Ian.........you deserve this m8 TID
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  • MP33MP33
    edited April 2012
    As others have said your already a winner by getting so far but GL for the final table and enjoy it

    Paul
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  • pod1pod1
    edited April 2012
    just got back from a long weekend and just caught up on this. really chuffed for you and getting this far is a massive achievment. watever the outcome you have done yourself and your wife proud. tid ps when is the final starting?

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  • MAXALLYMAXALLY
    edited April 2012




    All TKP are wishing  the best of luck today to squaddie Ian!!!
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  • aussie09aussie09
    edited April 2012
    In Response to Re: **** MacMonster UKIPT Final Day ****:
    just got back from a long weekend and just caught up on this. really chuffed for you and getting this far is a massive achievment. watever the outcome you have done yourself and your wife proud. tid ps when is the final starting?
    Posted by pod1
    2pm... not long now


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  • Sky_DaveSky_Dave
    edited April 2012
    In Response to Re: **** MacMonster UKIPT Final Day ****:
    just got back from a long weekend and just caught up on this. really chuffed for you and getting this far is a massive achievment. watever the outcome you have done yourself and your wife proud. tid ps when is the final starting?
    Posted by pod1
    Kicks off at 2pm I believe.
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  • JingleMaJingleMa
    edited April 2012

    GL GL. :-)
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  • corbett04corbett04
    edited April 2012
    Incredible. Very best of luck sir..
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  • pod1pod1
    edited April 2012
    im nervous and i aint even playing :-)
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  • SUPERSNEDDSUPERSNEDD
    edited April 2012

    GL Ian, you deserve it, whatever happens you've done yourself proud, we're all right behind you.
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  • DarntootinDarntootin
    edited April 2012
    Good luck Mac, hope that you take this sucka down.
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