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  • DazlerDazler
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :):
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :) : I,m Paul (mickey to my friends) and like Dazler into my films. I used to laugh off conspiracy theories and think these ppl had nothing better to do , although over the last cpl of years I,ve watched many documenteiries from Zeitgeist to the Twin towers and now take an interest in what the goverments of this world would like us to believe. (ps Got a cpl of interesting videos and ineterviews on FB page if your into that sort of thing and will be adding more soon) I started playing about 10 years ago on another site at FL Holdem until i saw the SKy TV show and wasn,t long before i was converted to Sky , which a lot do to with the forum as well I,ve started to play more live recently in pubs and Casino ( My local pub has a league going which is mainly for a bit of fun and is always a good laugh) I play recreationally although i have been a constant winner at micro stakes for a cpl of years . I,m just waiting to bink that big one - Had a few wins on here and other sites for a few hundred quid but lost out on a few where i should have done better. I rarely buy into MTT,s over £10 unless i satelite in. Poker has also helped me to stop wasting money on other games such as roulette, Blackjack etc etc as i used to do. After growing up on the Golden Mile in Bpool gambling has always been in my blood i think My top 3 tips would be BRM , BRM and BRM. U can,t go wrong and will always enjoy the game  MP  
    Posted by MP33

    dam st8 m8 there are tons of information out there people just choose not to find it. The truth is out there :) not sure if ive got you on facebook ill pm so i can have a look :)
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  • MP33MP33
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :):
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :) : dam st8 m8 there are tons of information out there people just choose not to find it. The truth is out there :) not sure if ive got you on facebook ill pm so i can have a look :)
    Posted by Dazler
    Justr pm,d you my facebook - Think your already on there tho

    MP
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  • GREGHOGGGREGHOGG
    edited September 2012
    My name is Greg.. 32 years old, from Costa Del Folkestone, work as a complaint handler for an insurance company. Poker for me is pure recreation and fun.

    Played on Sky Poker since October 2007, i started playing through my TV, as i didn't have the internet back then.

    I was very inexperienced when i won the Las Vegas package in 2008 when Sky First started their Viva Las Vegas Promotion. It was an amazing experience and since coming back i have been a regular player on this site for years and a regular contributor to the TV shows. Prob, seen me donk off once or twice on live shows!

    I mainly do mtts, and sngs, (dyms) with the odd session at cash. sometimes a bit expensive! lol! This community is special, and ive been to 16 Sky Poker Tour events all round the country and met many of you. Can't wait to meet more of you at the next one in a few days at the grand final!

    The friendships i have made on Sky Poker and being a part of the mighty TEAM KNIGHT POKER are the highlights of my time here. And the odd bink in mtts helps. But for me poker is all about fun... winning a bit of cash in my spare time is a lucky bonus!

    Dont moan about bad beats, embrace the fact that you got it in good! Gl and enjoy!
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  • frascatifrascati
    edited September 2012

    Hi

    Been playing since March 2010, after watching Skypoker. So opened an account and off i go, i did not know what i was doing (seriously). I hardly even knew the rules so learnt as i went along. I had a monthly budget which i did not care if i lost, so drifted around the site losing money, not caring and going busto several times. No BRM, e.g playing £22 DYM's, £22 tournaments and 10 NL with £30 in my account.

    So 2 years on and about 1K down things changed. I was in my lounge playing on the laptop and said to my missus "I want to go to Vegas", she said "I don't want to go, its boring go on your own, and only if you win the money playing poker" laughing loudly as she said it, "you'll never do that your a loser".
    BINGO, HALLELUJAH! A week in Vegas, no missus, poker, drinking and late night bars on my own!!! Now i have a goal to aim for, i'll show her.

    So in June it began, poker books, forums, studying the game, watching the regs, i'll show her. We agreed that any money i make i can double from our account. I am currently up about £330 so £330 from account = £660, flight sorted!

    I cannot make STP this weekend as have to go to a party. I did go to STP in Brighton this year, and played the Fri/Sat side events. I'm going to make an effort to go to 2 or 3 next year.

    I play £5 DYM's and the odd MTT. I have recently moved up to £11 DYM's, but am struggling a bit. I post occasionally, but always read the forum.

    Run good,
    Lee

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  • cenachavcenachav
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :):
    Dont moan about bad beats, embrace the fact that you got it in good! Gl and enjoy!
    Posted by GREGHOGG
    I much prefer to get it in with 62 off and hit a runner runner flush on the river ;)

    Hi all.  My name is Mark and I'm 21....ish.  I play all sorts apart from cash.  If you ever see me on the cash tables get on there with me as it will be easy money!  I'm very passive on the tables, only raising with AA pre and only betting the nuts.  Honest!  I'm also a member of the worlds greatest team.  Team Bring It.  If you ever see me at an SPT come and say hi.  I'm the man with the beard :)
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  • paige55paige55
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :):
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :) : Def the wrong site Pad. According to her profile she's er (cough 53 cough)
    Posted by FlyingDagg
    sky made a typing error when my profile was put up,they have since said sorry to me, lol :):):)
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  • robbie1992robbie1992
    edited September 2012

    Hi

    Im robbie (formerly known as robstars7) and iv been playing poker for around 2/3 years.  Im 20 years old and i live in north london and im a massive tottenham hotspurs fan! (i see it as a good thing :) ) i am a qualified fitness instructor and used to be a sports gambler until i watched online poker once and see you could win hundreds of pounds in one hand which seemed very interesting.

    I decided at the start of the year i would give it all my effort to play full time and studied a crazy amount (And continuing to study a crazy amount) in order to get better.  I have finished 3rd in a £22 bounty hunter and 3rd on another site for $550.  I mainly play the high end of low stakes cash games.

    My best poker moment is winning $535 for coming 3rd in a $3 touney/ reaching £1000 profit in cash games withing the last few days......felt like the studying was all worth it.  Hope to see you all on the tables!

    p.s. my biggest regret in poker is not playing live yet and not ever going to a spt as i heard there a really good time...will have to sort this soon !

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  • scotty77scotty77
    edited September 2012
    I have been playing for around 5/6 years I think.  Its a bit of a blur to be honest.

    But I do remember what got me into poker.  Watching Rounders on Channel 4 at at like 1 in the morning. Back then Sky Poker didn't even exist, so I joined another site and deposited 50$.  Back then the lobby took you to LIMIT Hold'Em as the default, as that as the main game all that time ago.  I won, no idea how as I had no clue, and of course the story was set.

    Then I lost for a couple of years, including when I first joined Sky. Decided to get good.  Was helped massively by the use of forums and having people like Beaneh and a couple of others there giving me advice.

    Went busto many times but haven't been bust for around 2 years or so now.  Since then I've played in the WSOP Main Event twice and also been giving the opportunity to analyise hands on SkyPokerTV, which I am so so thankful for.

    I mainly prefer cash games to MTTs but I do enjoy both.  

    My biggest piece of advice is to be modest and realistic with yourself.  Never be afraid to ask for advice/post hands/ask questions.  Also to get some poker friends.  They will help you massively as they will generally be honest with you and will see stuff that you miss when looking thru hands or talking thru HHs.

    Big aim at the moment is to cash in an SPT as I've never even came close so gonna be focussed at DTD Nottingham.  Also looking forward just to meeting up with all the friends that I've made on Sky Poker too.

    I know that this is said all the time but the community here is what sets Sky Poker apart, the communtiy is part of the reason why I am at the place I am (poker wise) at the minute and I think sometimes people undervalue what we have on Sky Poker.  99per cent of people on here are good people who play the game in the right spirit :)
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  • cenachavcenachav
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :):
    I have been playing for around 5/6 years I think.  Its a bit of a blur to be honest. But I do remember what got me into poker.  Watching Rounders on Channel 4 at at like 1 in the morning. Back then Sky Poker didn't even exist, so I joined another site and deposited 50$.  Back then the lobby took you to LIMIT Hold'Em as the default, as that as the main game all that time ago.  I won, no idea how as I had no clue, and of course the story was set. Then I lost for a couple of years, including when I first joined Sky. Decided to get good.  Was helped massively by the use of forums and having people like Beaneh and a couple of others there giving me advice. Went busto many times but haven't been bust for around 2 years or so now.  Since then I've played in the WSOP Main Event twice and also been giving the opportunity to analyise hands on SkyPokerTV, which I am so so thankful for. I mainly prefer cash games to MTTs but I do enjoy both.   My biggest piece of advice is to be modest and realistic with yourself.  Never be afraid to ask for advice/post hands/ask questions.  Also to get some poker friends.  They will help you massively as they will generally be honest with you and will see stuff that you miss when looking thru hands or talking thru HHs. Big aim at the moment is to cash in an SPT as I've never even came close so gonna be focussed at DTD Nottingham.  Also looking forward just to meeting up with all the friends that I've made on Sky Poker too. I know that this is said all the time but the community here is what sets Sky Poker apart, the communtiy is part of the reason why I am at the place I am (poker wise) at the minute and I think sometimes people undervalue what we have on Sky Poker.  99per cent of people on here are good people who play the game in the right spirit :)
    Posted by scotty77
    Blatent brag post! lol
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  • DeaDFl0PDeaDFl0P
    edited September 2012
    Hi,

    I'm James, 27, joined Sky Poker at the beginning of the year and is the first time I started playing online poker. Before that I have been playing live games at local card rooms and home games most weekends for 3 or 4 years.

    I primarily play £3.30 and £5.50 DYM's most days/evenings and usually play 2 or 3 main and mini MTT's each week and building a slow but steady BR at the mo.
    I think one of my assets in Poker is my patience and ability to take a beat on the chin.
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  • MP33MP33
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :):
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :) : I,m Paul (mickey to my friends) and like Dazler into my . I,m just waiting to bink that big one - Had a few wins on here and other sites for a few hundred quid but lost out on a few where i should have done better. I rarely buy into MTT,s over £10 unless i satelite in. Poker has also helped me to stop wasting money on other games such as roulette, Blackjack etc etc as i used to do. After growing up on the Golden Mile in Bpool gambling has always been in my blood i think My top 3 tips would be BRM , BRM and BRM. U can,t go wrong and will always enjoy the game  Ps - I,m often found in punters corner and am always on the look out for value in any market from reality shows to Presidential elections ( still think Ron Paul should have got the Republican seat over Romney)
    Posted by MP33
    Managed this - Not quite the biggest cash ever but means as much as it was a DTD ( The old TOTTY ) game with good players
    MP3301£92.34
    chris196302£53.69
    Bear_Proof03£37.62
    Slykllist04£30.78
    jimb0d105£24.97
    Llamas06£20.52
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  • Lambert180Lambert180
    edited September 2012
    Well played Paul and great to see so many forum regulars on the FT... especially my girlfriend Llamas :)

    Gotta say I'm loving how much of a response this thread has got already. Let's keep it going, and hopefully more forum new-comers will join in.
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  • chris1963chris1963
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :):
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :) : Managed this - Not quite the biggest cash ever but means as much as it was a DTD ( The old TOTTY ) game with good players MP33 0 1 £92.34 chris1963 0 2 £53.69 Bear_Proof 0 3 £37.62 Slykllist 0 4 £30.78 jimb0d1 0 5 £24.97 Llamas 0 6 £20.52
    Posted by MP33
    wrong thread me thinks!
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  • bearlytherbearlyther
    edited September 2012
    Im Bearlythere also known as Conor Gilmore.  Started playing poker 2 and a half years ago when wowitsandy introduced me to a few home games amongst about 6 of us for a tenner and i had no clue what i was doing at this time wouldnt have known if a straight beats a flush or not.

     Played these games for about 3 months before i moved to America to Orlando Florida for a year to work for Disney.  I ended up playing at the hard rock casino in tampa about once every 2 weeks with my mate playing 200 nl right from the start off lol, i now know that i wasnt very good then but still managed to beat the game in tampa which just goes to show how soft poker is in America right now.  After about 3 months of playing these games my american mate then took me to an underground game in orlando playing 300 nl and yes it was in an apartment with a guy doing armed security at the door!  During my year in America i took a trip to Vegas with a couple of my mates, didnt get to play a big lot of poker as i was with 2 of my friends we went to the grand canyon 1 day and drinking for the most part of the trip!

    I have been playing online poker for about a year now having only previously played a few times online in America before they made it illeagal.  I really appreciate being able to play online having not being able to do so during my last 5 months in the states.  

    I have been playing professionally now for around 3 months on here and a couple of other sites and so far its been going well and im really enjoying it.  I went out to vegas in june for 7 days to play cash and a few tournaments then to LA to see my American mate and he took me to the commerce casino and the biycle casino while i was there.  

    My goal right now is to make as much money as possible until may when i will be going out to Las Vegas for 3 months during the world series of poker its my dream to live out there for a few months.  I will be playing the viva las vegas to try and get a package with sky poker but if i dont manage to get the package i will be going out anyway and grinding live cash for 3 months.
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  • TRIP5TRIP5
    edited September 2012
    Irene.

    Official TKP Captain.

    And team donk.....

    Especially on fridays when I like wine!!!!

    But not on Mondays cause that's a school night innit???

    Also high on the tick list are exclamation marks, smileys and the colour of Orange :o)

    xx

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  • ctbnctbn
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :):
    Hello!!  Lisa here. 29 years young.  I've been playing for about a year and a half after my ex got me into poker.  Sky was the first site I joined, love it here, the community is great! I'm a very low stakes player, MTT's only, DTD every Mon night is the highlight of my week :) I joined Hitsquad just over a year ago, have made lots of great friends there, love all my poker buddies! Been to 2 SPT's so far and will be at Nottingham this weekend, I'll be the one propping up the bar with Samdrunk ;))  Brilliant weekends, what a lovely (mad) bunch of people!! :D xx
    Posted by lisar83
    29,,,lol your havin a laugh.......lol
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  • lisar83lisar83
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :):
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :) : 29,,,lol your havin a laugh.......lol
    Posted by ctbn

    I do look younger don't I Colin....
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  • GlenelgGlenelg
    edited September 2012
    In Response to Re: New To The Forum? Introduce Yourself :):
    Irene. Official TKP Captain. And team donk..... Especially on fridays when I like wine!!!! But not on Mondays cause that's a school night innit??? Also high on the tick list are exclamation marks, smileys and the colour of Orange :o) xx
    Posted by TRIP5

    I feel I know you SOO much better now!!!!! ;-)))

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  • walesboywalesboy
    edited September 2012
    Hi
    My name is David, a 40 something father of 2 cheeky monsters I couldn't do without.
    Joined Sky August 2009 which is when I started playing poker. Thought I'd better learn the basics before I was going to Vegas with some mates to "celebrate" turning 40. Played a couple of cash games out there, came back with a profit (on the poker that is, not overall!) and was hooked. Thoroughly recommend Vegas for the whole experience not just the poker.
    Purely a recreational micro stakes cash/dym player at present as I work full time and the Boss/Wife gives me plenty of jobs to do round the house when I am not being a taxi service to the kids!

    Want to start playing tournaments, join a Team, and go to a SPT (or any casino actually). Slowly building up the bankroll to achieve these aims.

    I believe the Community is one of the best things here. So many helpful and friendly people who have varying opinions and are happy to see another point of view without being nasty. 

    Sometimes I have the tables on mini but more often than not I don't and enjoy having a chat.

    See you on the tables.
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  • jams88jams88
    edited September 2012
    Hi ladies and gents,

    I'm James. 23 for a few more days. Have been playing poker for about 4years as a recreational thing. Have played in a few poker leagues on and off at my local pub or social club. Was always more of a sicail thing for me than a financial one mainly as i lose most of the time haha. Highpoints in Poker have been when i was travelling New Zealand there was a nationwide league that i joined while there which helped me meet some friendly faces whenever i was moving on to a new town. Have dablled online for a couple of yers usually going bust. Last 3 months i have used proper BRM to grind £80 into just under a grand ,mainly playing cash hooked on the game, love it and the people it seems to attract are varied so there is always someone intresting to talk to at a table.
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  • ryderrooryderroo
    edited September 2012
    NAME PHIL, Married 3 grown up kids, lovely wife ( when i do as i,m told) Being playing for around 2 years almost exclusively on sky, the forum and channel 861 have helped improve my game immencely, although strangely none of my oppos seem to understand the subtlety and keep taking liberties (and my money) LOL ..GL ALL CU on the low stakes cash tables....
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited September 2012
    Hi folks

    My name is Steve, age 54, retired ex maths teacher from Liverpool(i'm a Blue 100% though), divorced with two wonderful kids, 17 and 14, and now a lovely girlfriend who i intend to spend the rest of my life with.

    I started to play in june 2011 after watching a bit of sky poker channel. TBH, didn't know if flush beats straight!at that stage! Got Harrington's vol 1 and started to read! Great start by qualifying for Survivor Final in 1st week(nightly comp where you have to be in top half to get to next night). Following week played my first live T at casino and won it!! Pure luck and fear, believe me.

    I play low stakes MTT's(<=£5.75) and £3/£5 DYM's, trying to improve my poker through study. Monday night is DTD night and great fun. Joined Team Hitsquad and have started to get to know more players through the forum, clinic and THS and DTD FB pages. Have not gone to an SPT yet but will one day.

    Other hobbies for me are Golf, Photography, Travel. I also do a bit of Bob Ross style painting and try to teach myself to play Guitar, Ukulele and harmonica with lowish degrees of success but high degrees of enjoyment.

    For me, Poker is purely enjoyment. My poker highlights have been centred around a greater understanding of the mathematics of the game, earning my colours for Hitsquad and taking part in the forum.

    ONE TIP(well 3 really)....Enjoy your poker, play within yourself and your budget and have a balanced attitude to it. Oh yes, give yourself non-financial aims eg to improve my heads up play with study and practice.
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  • conlonl07conlonl07
    edited September 2012
    Hi

    My Names Luke and am 24

    Been a casual poker player for a few years but have now decided to take it seriously and study and learn the fundamentals, i enjoy playing the game but most importantly enjoy the mathematics of the game and competition.

    Enjoy playing live more than online but sky poker has nailed it out of all the sites ive used and enjoy the chanel 861 and tutorials.

    I enjoy playing for fun but would also like to play to make and additional income from #nottogiveupmydayjob

    Luke
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  • McToadyMcToady
    edited September 2012
    Hey I'm Paul,

    Been playing on sky poker for about a year but stepped up my interest a little over the last few months. Play a lot of low stakes cash, DYM's and MTTs. Looking to slowly move up stakes once I have the bankroll to do so. 

    Not a massive amount of tournament glory to my name, biggest win is about £110 from winning one of the £400 BH's. Starting to try to make it into the main event's for a chance to take on some of the more experienced Sky veterans! Doubled satted into the Double Stack last night so hopefully a sign of things to come!
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  • percival09percival09
    edited September 2012
    @McToady.. WP. How did you do? 
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  • McToadyMcToady
    edited September 2012
    Was up to around 20th at the first break but ended up burning a lot of chips on a hand that I should've given up on, then shoved 3way with AK vs A9 & 88 and the 8's held unfortunately but I'll be back!
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  • Lambert180Lambert180
    edited September 2012
    Great to see quite a few new people posting as well as the regulars. Keep it coming guys :)
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  • HeavyBHeavyB
    edited September 2012
    My name is Evan aka HeavyB (came from my DJ Name), 32 from Chelmsford in Essex. Been on sky, allbeit seldomly since 2007. Biggest win was taking down the Open. 1st hand on the final table was dealt 22 in the cut off and folded it. The pundit cussed me for folding as I was the shortstack, sure enough 20 minutes latter when I won heads up and took the £1100 for first prize, it was "Heavy B Folding 22, the most inspired move I've ever seen". Funny how fickle know it all semi pros can be. 

    Haven't played enough on here since. I grind live at various venues in London and Essex. And now run an a poker community www.tru-grinderz.com. I am trying to get back on it on here more regularly now as I prefer the freidnllly banter vs the bs you get on other sites. See you at the tables soon!
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  • TPTP123TPTP123
    edited September 2012

    Sup, I'm from Essex too.. Lets do this!!  

    I'm D, I've been a Sky member since 2009 (I think) but only been putting in volume here since last month and posting mainly in the General and Clinic forums since then.  I work in central London and you'll often find me playing live poker every other Friday night.  I've played one SPT (Luton) a couple of years back... can't remember exactly - but didn't do too well!!  

    You'll currently find me at the 50nl tables, pushing strat that most players just aint pushing, if you sit at one of my tables you can be sure of a few things;  a) There will be action  b) I play to tilt bankrolls into my acc c) I'm always classy in the chat d) I'll will bluff, show and smile.  

    Contrary to how it may seem, I'm nothing to do with Team TPT and never have been, my username is just to remind me that every now and then i do need to bet with TopPair well as just air.  Hoping to possibly play in next seasons SPTs and have a punt a VLV!!  So looking forward to those, I'm always happy to talk strat/poker with anyone as long as its not at a table. 

    Cheers, Be Luky. 

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  • Lambert180Lambert180
    edited September 2012
    Nice one for posting D. I know you've only recently started posting on here and the clinic but I can see you clearly know what you're talking about. Always respect and enjoy your input in the clinic.

    Maybe I'll see you at an SPT this/next year and can buy you a pint. I'm odds on to be there for probably Luton, Birmingham and DTD in October this year as they're all pretty close to me.
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