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It was a shame as well because things were going really well up to that point. Had won the majority of my games. I was also quite determined to put in a big session. Daren't play anymore tonight now
Still made 305 points for the day. While I'm not going to make the top ten, it will be nice to make priority for the first time.
Bankroll is now up to £1031.34 from the original £500 on January 1st. Obviously delighted with that. I include my reward points as profit, as it's money I wouldn't gave had if I hadn't played. £49 for last month
Bankroll thing is just for this month only, I promise. Just for my benefit really. Keeps me quite focussed while playing at a higher stake.
Keep the results coming
I was at Mickleover as a Junior. I played there for around 20 years. I moved to within about 2 minutes of the course about 7 years ago and promptly joined Horsley! I've been there for around 5 years now. Don't know whether you've played it?
Very nice course. To quickly answer that Maxally blokes rudeness, you'll rarely find me in the clubhouse. It's the only thing that really lets it down. Not used much by the members and no atmosphere at all.
Love my golf holidays as I've mentioned a few times in the thread. Turnberry last year was a highlight. Wonderful course. Guessing those days are over for a while now. Baby due in February.
Never played Cotgrave. Heard good things though.
Stop playing so well at the Dyms's btw. Rather annoying
Bit below required amount for priority but still on schedule. 3105 points
Bit mixed today. Had a couple of outrageous bits of luck. Couple of bad run outs as well.
Thought it was quite funny when after rivering a set someone tapped in "Ha Ha were even now" Never seen him before but I guess I must have put a beat on him at some stage
Bankroll has climbed slightly £1051.68
Small loser on the Dyms today.
Played a bit of cash earlier and I'm in a little bit of a quandary regarding it.
During the afternoon, the Dym traffic can be quite light. I have been sitting at 2 or 3 cash tables till the Dyms start to fill up. A few times I've doubled up and then left after 5/10 mins when I'm up to 6/7 Dyms. I think it's probably a bit disrespectful and I wouldn't want to get the "hit and run" tag.
I did say to the guys on one table that I wouldn't be there long, win or lose. I didn't have time on the other 2 as the games were filling up.
Maybe it would be best just to leave the cash at the moment.
I could always spend the time boring people on the forum as usual
Hi Jac,
only just returned to sky this year after a long needed break from poker. (well sort of... don't really count 1c/2c do you he he )
good to see you've moved up levels, (I think...used to see you around the £3 & deffo £5's in my day lol)
yeah deffo keep posting results up... why not. always nice to see players doing well.
keep up the good work mate.
best wishes
dev
Nice to see you back
Think I know what you mean
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I've retired from troll hunting but if there are any secret troll fanboys reading this, this is for you.
We keep reading about "being completely robbed by Sky"
These guys just don't seem to realise that it is often how they've played previously to the supposed bad beat that has caused their downfall. When you've limp/folded your way through a tournament and then shove your last 5 bigs with QQ etc and King 10 for example outdraws you, this is not really a bad beat. You should be called by these short of hands for that amount.
I think it's unlikely that during any tournament, the eventual winners have won every single hand. The key is that they have put themselves in a position where they can withstand the beat. At SPT Birmingham, with around 20 left I was in a great position. Bill Maynard limped into my big blind. He had limped a lot and folded to a raise every time. I looked down at a big hand and shoved. Not great from me but with blinds and antes high, it was ok. I knew I was doomed when he looked at the dealer and in Bullseye mode said something like "well, I've had a lovely day Jim but I'm tired now and want to go home" He called the shove with 78 and hit trips on the river. He then gave me the Greengrass wink, grrr. Lovely man though. If I'd won I would have been chipleader. As it was, I went back into the pack. The important bit was, I was still in.
I put a pretty bad one on someone not long after that and luckboxed my way to the win. (See it's all another brag after all)
Seriously though, I will never understand this thing with RNG's being rigged etc. And in truth, it's taken some time!, I just think they is no point trying to discuss it with people who are not willing to listen to a little bit of reason. JD, bless him, is still trying.
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That was all a bit long even for me. Think I'm done for the day. Meal and beer.
Run good
Long may the heater continue pal.
I'm have always enjoyed this thread and I'm pleased to see the move up in stakes is going well, keep it up.
I have a question about downswings in DYM's. How long can they last? I'm on one at the minute, nothing too nasty yet but the win rate has certainly taken a hit!! Do you just keep playing the same and wait for things to turn around? Drop down a level?
You are spot on about the confidence issue, I don't think it is altering the way I play too much but it isn't good when I'm expecting to get outdrawn. I'm just gonna try and weather the storm, I won't be dropping down a level (unless my BR says otherwise, I am sticking to good BRM this time!!) The frustrating thing is that I will win 7/10, think I've turned the corner then get kicked in balls again haha.
I am putting in a lot more volume this month so I guess I'm going to see a lot more harsh beats than usual!
Thanks again and keep up the good work on your tables!