I've deleted a couple of posts from this thread. For the record, they were nothing to do with the content of the original post or Tikay (this is for those getting here late). If people have an issue, you know where Customer Services is. Posted by TommyD
In Response to Re: tikay for the next team : Despite personal views and the fact I really like the people who's posts I deleted, I don't play favourites. We've got a nice positive thread going, I want it to stay that way. And yes to OP, or 'Hi' for some reason Posted by TommyD
yuk,
good job im not a semi-mental chapess like spammy or else we'd really fall out..
Tikay has been absolutely brilliant for the site!---- According to sharkscope, he hardly ever plays on sky anymore--- everything has a reason--- except Orford--- obviously
Many thanks Ebbers, & to those who agreed with him.
I would like to tell you that the Business actually offered me a place in the last "Team Sky Poker" at Nottingham, the idea was that I would be "Player Manager".
I was very grateful, & touched, by the kind offer, but decided to decline on that occasion.
SO many people were desperate for a seat, & I think they were more deserving.
It was hard enough making my "picks", too, with a few rather rude comments about some of those I selected, though sadly, those comments were directed at the players rather than me, which was a tad unfair, as they never asked to be picked. If my name had been on the Team Sheet, thus denying someone else a shot, it would not have gone down too well with many others.
I will be 100% honest with you though - I got so much pleasure from seeing the 11 players enjoying themselves, some of them have never before, & will never again, get chance to play such a major Tournament. So I'm very happy as things panned out, & I loved being the so-called "Manager", chatting with them all, revving them up, & helping Tighty do the Updates.
There is, for me just as much pleasure in helping give others a chance. I've had a grand life, & had a shot at most things, now much of the pleasure is from seeing others enjoy themselves.
If I had the chance to do Team Sky Poker all again, I would do quite a few things better next time. But I would be very happy indeed to play the same role, "Manager", again.
Tikay has been absolutely brilliant for the site!---- According to sharkscope, he hardly ever plays on sky anymore--- everything has a reason--- except Orford--- obviously Posted by oynutter
Ha! You may be the only one who noticed.......
I took a little break from playing Online Poker, I needed a rest as I've been playing Online Poker since almost the day it began, back in the late 90's, so around 15 years now.
The Business also changed my remit, & gave me a desk load of new responsibilities, some of which I found pretty difficult, tiring, & stressful at times, not to say a bit beyond my ability.
The Sky Sports Cash Game landed on my desk, that stressed me to pieces. You cannot begin to imagine the complexities. Several other Projects, too, not all of which I succeeded in achieving.
So, I just needed to take a little break in the evenings, & chill out. I spend all day on the computer, so in the evenings, I needed a little time to read, walk, & think.
I've been seriously thinking about playing on Sky Poker again, now things have calmed down a bit.
I enjoyed it immensely, but I DID find it difficult to multi table AND chat with other players, especially as the regulars are so friendly, & often wanted to chat. I confess it irked me somewhat when I was 5 Tabling one Evening and a regular complained that I had not said "hi" to him. Groan.....
I had a routine, which never varied. I said "hi" to EVERY player on every Table, every time. One day I missed ONE player & he got uppity about it!
Good manners are very important, too, & so often people asked me questions, it seems so rude not to reply. But quite frequently (& you KNOW how awkward it is to reply when multi-tabling, you keep losing what you type!), because I did not answer quick enough, the player who asked the question would then type....
"?????"
And I'm thinking GIVE ME A CHANCE MATE.....!
Anyone who has seen me typing - just the one finger - would understand.......
I admit, I do struggle a little with my tolerance levels to bad manners & rudeness. It all seems so un-necessary, & at my stage of life, it is a little much to see one or two trying to spoil it for the vast majority.
So there you are, warts & all.
I'd actually quite like to start playing a few evenings a week on Sky Poker now, & will probably do so.
Not sure whether it should be a formal thing, a "Take on tikay" Tourney or Cash Table, or just informal. I'll probably play on my "private" Account, as some folks were dissing me because I have Two accounts, one being the Company one, & the other my own. It was not like I was "hiding" behind a secret alias, it was all above board & transparent, but there you go.
I actually registered for last Wednesday's Omaha evening, but an urgent business matter arose, as some of you may know, & so I got the phone call, "can you deal with it please?" & off I went.
I'm scheduled to be working past Midnight tonight, tomorrow & Wednesday (for Sky Poker, but not Online) so it may be a few days before I am back on the Site, but fingers crossed, I'll see you later this week. It is most likely I'll stick to Omaha stuff though, unless the Business suggest otherwise. Omaha remains my first love of all poker variants. Just small-ball stuff, as I'd really like to help as many others as possible learn the wondferful 4 card game.
So there you go Mr Nuttercase, a full answer, & thank you for mentioning it.
Now your turn in the Hot Seat. How is your health these days? There was a time when you never thought you'd see 2013........
Good morning. ....... />blushes<...... Many thanks Ebbers, & to those who agreed with him. I would like to tell you that the Business actually offered me a place in the last "Team Sky Poker" at Nottingham, the idea was that I would be "Player Manager". I was very grateful, & touched, by the kind offer, but decided to decline on that occasion. SO many people were desperate for a seat, & I think they were more deserving. It was hard enough making my "picks", too, with a few rather rude comments about some of those I selected, though sadly, those comments were directed at the players rather than me, which was a tad unfair, as they never asked to be picked. If my name had been on the Team Sheet, thus denying someone else a shot, it would not have gone down too well with many others. I will be 100% honest with you though - I got so much pleasure from seeing the 11 players enjoying themselves, some of them have never before, & will never again, get chance to play such a major Tournament. So I'm very happy as things panned out, & I loved being the so-called "Manager", chatting with them all, revving them up, & helping Tighty do the Updates. There is, for me just as much pleasure in helping give others a chance. I've had a grand life, & had a shot at most things, now much of the pleasure is from seeing others enjoy themselves. If I had the chance to do Team Sky Poker all again, I would do quite a few things better next time. But I would be very happy indeed to play the same role, "Manager", again. Posted by Tikay10
Hi Tikay, I know what you mean there, but anyone complaining about your inclusion in the team would be quite rapidly shot down in the forum --- The vast majority would be delighted to see you play in the the team -- If someone else was denied a place because of it, so be it-- there will be another chance for them---- seems to me that your innate unselfishness in this regard could deny many a lot of pleasure.---- So stop being so selfish and put your unselfishness aside for a change--lol
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is tikay that really old one ebbers? aye
Player/Manager?...........Edgar Davids?..........
Go Tikay, Go! We'll support you evermore..........
For the record, they were nothing to do with the content of the original post or Tikay (this is for those getting here late).
If people have an issue, you know where Customer Services is.
We've got a nice positive thread going, I want it to stay that way.
And yes to OP, or 'Hi' for some reason
I Wudnt bite if I were u either. Your teeth might fall out :-)
But if TK is gonna play, who's going to be the new team manager???
Good morning.
....... />blushes<......
Many thanks Ebbers, & to those who agreed with him.
I would like to tell you that the Business actually offered me a place in the last "Team Sky Poker" at Nottingham, the idea was that I would be "Player Manager".
I was very grateful, & touched, by the kind offer, but decided to decline on that occasion.
SO many people were desperate for a seat, & I think they were more deserving.
It was hard enough making my "picks", too, with a few rather rude comments about some of those I selected, though sadly, those comments were directed at the players rather than me, which was a tad unfair, as they never asked to be picked. If my name had been on the Team Sheet, thus denying someone else a shot, it would not have gone down too well with many others.
I will be 100% honest with you though - I got so much pleasure from seeing the 11 players enjoying themselves, some of them have never before, & will never again, get chance to play such a major Tournament. So I'm very happy as things panned out, & I loved being the so-called "Manager", chatting with them all, revving them up, & helping Tighty do the Updates.
There is, for me just as much pleasure in helping give others a chance. I've had a grand life, & had a shot at most things, now much of the pleasure is from seeing others enjoy themselves.
If I had the chance to do Team Sky Poker all again, I would do quite a few things better next time. But I would be very happy indeed to play the same role, "Manager", again.
I took a little break from playing Online Poker, I needed a rest as I've been playing Online Poker since almost the day it began, back in the late 90's, so around 15 years now.
The Business also changed my remit, & gave me a desk load of new responsibilities, some of which I found pretty difficult, tiring, & stressful at times, not to say a bit beyond my ability.
The Sky Sports Cash Game landed on my desk, that stressed me to pieces. You cannot begin to imagine the complexities. Several other Projects, too, not all of which I succeeded in achieving.
So, I just needed to take a little break in the evenings, & chill out. I spend all day on the computer, so in the evenings, I needed a little time to read, walk, & think.
I've been seriously thinking about playing on Sky Poker again, now things have calmed down a bit.
I enjoyed it immensely, but I DID find it difficult to multi table AND chat with other players, especially as the regulars are so friendly, & often wanted to chat. I confess it irked me somewhat when I was 5 Tabling one Evening and a regular complained that I had not said "hi" to him. Groan.....
I had a routine, which never varied. I said "hi" to EVERY player on every Table, every time. One day I missed ONE player & he got uppity about it!
Good manners are very important, too, & so often people asked me questions, it seems so rude not to reply. But quite frequently (& you KNOW how awkward it is to reply when multi-tabling, you keep losing what you type!), because I did not answer quick enough, the player who asked the question would then type....
"?????"
And I'm thinking GIVE ME A CHANCE MATE.....!
Anyone who has seen me typing - just the one finger - would understand.......
I admit, I do struggle a little with my tolerance levels to bad manners & rudeness. It all seems so un-necessary, & at my stage of life, it is a little much to see one or two trying to spoil it for the vast majority.
So there you are, warts & all.
I'd actually quite like to start playing a few evenings a week on Sky Poker now, & will probably do so.
Not sure whether it should be a formal thing, a "Take on tikay" Tourney or Cash Table, or just informal. I'll probably play on my "private" Account, as some folks were dissing me because I have Two accounts, one being the Company one, & the other my own. It was not like I was "hiding" behind a secret alias, it was all above board & transparent, but there you go.
I actually registered for last Wednesday's Omaha evening, but an urgent business matter arose, as some of you may know, & so I got the phone call, "can you deal with it please?" & off I went.
I'm scheduled to be working past Midnight tonight, tomorrow & Wednesday (for Sky Poker, but not Online) so it may be a few days before I am back on the Site, but fingers crossed, I'll see you later this week. It is most likely I'll stick to Omaha stuff though, unless the Business suggest otherwise. Omaha remains my first love of all poker variants. Just small-ball stuff, as I'd really like to help as many others as possible learn the wondferful 4 card game.
So there you go Mr Nuttercase, a full answer, & thank you for mentioning it.
Now your turn in the Hot Seat. How is your health these days? There was a time when you never thought you'd see 2013........
OyNuttercase - you avoided MY Question!
Answer it, or I will have you shot.