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Getting quite excited.
One more day at work and then off to Turnberry.
Actually playing reasonably well for once, so maybe a little optimistic but if i can play near my handicap then can break 80 which i would be really happy with.
I'm sure the weather wasn't this unpredictable when i were a lad.
Last year we went to Wales and played Nefyn amongst others at this exact same time of year and we came back with suntans. The following week we wouldn't have been able to play as it snowed heavily.
Looks like we're just going to be cold this year, which is fine. Just no rain please.
Found a fantastic series on Youtube yesterday, Bodyline.
I remember watching it as a child and enjoying it and have been hoping to see it repeated again.
It's about Douglas Jardines infamous Ashes tour of Australia.so far back that Tikay was still at school!
Dohhhhhhh if you read this and haven't seen it before it's well worth a look, i think you would enjoy it.
Funny month of poker.
Had a ring game credit from a site trying to entice people back. I ran really well and was able to cash out £145.
Even more surprising was it actually found its way into my bank account.
Not played live at all.
Played mixture of 3,5 and 10 dym's and had good results, just short of £400 so far this month.
To be honest i think i've played pretty badly but just had one of those runs where things have fallen my way.
Bit frustrating that sharkscope has missed a couple of my best sessions.
Had a fun one yesterday.
5 left , blinds 150/300 folds to me on button. BB is sitting out. I only have 1400 and so standard any 2 shove.
Sb snaps me off and is very unhappy when i get lucky.
"no justice" and "i knew you were at it"
The cards? i had 7 3, he had 8 3.
I would recommend it to anyone interested in Cricket or just sporting history in general.
Random things that annoy me.
1- People who write "lol" or "ty" after winning a pot. Particulary applies to bad beats obviously.
2- The incredibly tedious "sky is rigged" brigade. From one of the biggest winners at dyms and who has played tens of thousands of them yesterday, "Sky cheating again" when his ak lost to a7. Seriously? He has played that many of these and he writes drivel like that.
3- The seemingly nonstop droning about how poor the software is. Simple, just go and play on another site then.
4- The mocking or critism of other players through displaying hand histories. There is one newish poster in particular who seems to enjoy doing this.
5- I do enjoy playing on Sky and think the forum is very good. However, i am utterly baffled by the fact that a site that promotes gambling, and encourages playing at unwinnable games like blackjack and roulette, will not let me put in words in posts that i wouldn't even consider as swear words.We're adults and i would be shocked if anyone realy got offended by anything that i have had to edit.
Rant over.
Just as i was writing this i was 5bet all in 1st level of a dym by a guy with pocket 9's. I had aces, i didn't win.
Sky is rigged obviously
Another diary that I do pop in and read but never post so I thought Id say hello as its always a good read.
I agree with everyone of your rants above btw, especially number 1!!
First live game since the disaster last time.
Didn't start well,couldn't find my bank card. No matter i'll go with £130
Min cashed the comp and then sat at cash with £150
Chipped up nicely to £450 and then the wheels came off.
Hand 1 - KQ on K high board, £100 goes in the direction of Mr Set.
Hand 2 - 3 barrell against a guy who gets stubborn wiith 8's.
Hand 3 - Raise button with K10 spades, Mr Set raise SB, i peel. 2 spade board all unders. He leads £25 and i raise to £75. Shove from Mr Set, i feel that i have to call here and turn and river are blanks.
GG me.
Guess i only lost £130 total but it feels worse. After grinding all month making a decent profit online had a chance to finish month on a high. To give a fair bit back live is a blow. Don't actually mind how i played all of these hands but it still stings a little.
Went rather dejectedly (word?) for a taxi, "be about an hour sir" Wonderful! Balls to that, first walk home in about 15 years.
Feeling sad
Basically, it's because i was fortunate enough to get a seat for Saturday. I was going anyway but was resigned to playing in the comp that night. Now, i'm going to feel a part of it, for a short while anyway, and it will be really good to meet some of the really good players on the forum, and MAXALLY.
I don't actually know anyone on here. And so, if any of you are meeting up beforehand and don't mind an ageing, tubby little man tagging along, then please let me know where and when.
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Not quite sure why, but i am really looking forward to this.
It reminds me of when i was a kid and couldn't wait for the Cup Final. Remember, back in the 80's this was the match of the season bar none. Not hidden away on a Saturday night, after all the important Premier League games like Fulham v Norwich have taken place.
Coverage was on both BBC and ITV and started mid morning.
We had the teams at the hotels, on the coach, the banal interviews. Every players prematch meal was pie and mash and favourite band was Genesis. Liverpools white suits.
Remember the cup final songs? Everton had "HERE WE GO" Tottenham had a song that went something like "Spurs are on their way to Wembley, Ossies knees have gone all trembly"
In honour of those Cup Finals i thought i could do an interview. In the absence of Motty or Gary Newbon, i'll be asking the questions.
Pre match drink?
6-8 pints of Peroni in the Vine on Friday night.
Attire?
A rather fetching(flattering) dark shirt and jean combo.
Pre match music?
We're going with some old school. UTAH SAINTS and Joy Division.
Superstitions?
Never play the first hand. Unless it's Aces, or one of the cards has a picture on it, or they're the same suit, or they're connected.
Which charity?
Well, not charity as such but planning to donate plenty in the cash games after my brief spell in the tourney comes to a conclusion. Also, i believe somewhere else i pledged to buy Mr Tikay a latte, so another £2.50 or so there.
Good luck all, see you on Saturday
Awkward
Hi Jac
and make out like it's old times 
As you may know, a few of your fellow TPTers are going to SPT Brum, So if you want to exchange numbers, we can all meet up (At the Bar
PM Me your number.
ps. we already have a few tubbies in the team (Apparently) so it's cool
Be good to see you there.
Very well done JAc, Delighted you brought it down.
Really well desereved. Outstanding
No time to read the whole post, but sending regards and best wishes to yr wife
Which in all fairness was pretty gormless of us, considering we had name badges on and all!
Nice meeting you Al
That was me
really nice meeting you and considering the alcholol intake, a stunning job with the updates!
Really appreciate it.
Going balla with the winnings!
Wife says "well done Paul, we can get the hall and stairs decorated now!"
congratulations on your SPT win Paul,
well played mate.
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