Ok, so the eagle eyed amongst you might have seen that I was back playing and posting comfortably before 2016 was being given birth to. The plan was to have a complete break, but alas I missed the game too much and caved in sometime in mid December. Did have around 5 weeks away from poker (bar the odd community game), so it was the longest I'd not played in years. I just missed people hitting 2 outers vs me too much
Got my good deed for 2016 in nice and early this year; floods in York caused havoc from Boxing day onwards (many will be feeling the effects for the rest of the year sadly). In late November I'd purchased a new George Foreman grill and a new kettle, but never got round to opening them and getting them up and running. Our current ones work ok, so on New Years day I put a message out on a FB group related to the floods saying they were free to a good home that was the victim of the weather, and we delivered them to a very grateful woman later that week; she had lost pretty much everything and was without insurance as well. That was just a drop in the ocean compared to some of the work loads of people are doing to return York to it's all singing all dancing best.
Got a load of stuff lined up for this year, kicking off with Vegas a week on Saturday, with a night in Gothenburg beforehand. Menorca and Thailand to follow later in the year (the plan for Thailand is to not lose my debit card on the first night!), gigs including the Manic Street Preachers (supported by Editors no less), a one day festival in Derby, Ocean Colour Scene in Leeds with Shed Seven and The Bluetones on the same bill and a few other bits and pieces. Determined to make 2016 a good one, partly due to the following....
Around a year ago, a mate of mine passed away. He'd gone to the hospital complaining of a bad headache and tunnel vision. The doctor who saw him gave him some migraine tablets and said to come back if it got worse. It got worse; he went to sleep later that day and never woke up. He was 27 years old. I think that qualifies as a bad beat. To people who like nothing more than to whinge and complain about such trivial matters, or moan about how their AK was beaten by AQ, think on yeah.
Thanks for the kind words above gents and lady Duck.
In Response to Re: Harry's Harmony....the harmonious road to Kazakhstan? : Alas I know my limitations, I can't compete with SkyKirsty. Any link between the 2 is pure coincidence. Posted by hhyftrftdr
I think you do yourself a disservice young man, that balcony of yours is a real magnet for the opposite gender.;)
In Response to Re: Harry's Harmony....the harmonious road to Kazakhstan? : I think you do yourself a disservice young man, that balcony of yours is a real magnet for the opposite gender.;) Posted by tomgoodun
It's a sturdy balcony as well, 3 voluptuous people on it and it didn't even creak.
I've heard that Greg Raymer has lost a prop bet and has to do the zip wire. He's terrified and looking for an out. He's after a stunt double and will pay well.
What an opportunity. Could be your only way of ensuring you come back with some money.
I've heard that Greg Raymer has lost a prop bet and has to do the zip wire. He's terrified and looking for an out. He's after a stunt double and will pay well. What an opportunity. Could be your only way of ensuring you come back with some money. Posted by Jac35
Tuesday, York to Gatwick Wednesday, Gatwick to Kiev Thursday, Kiev to Chernobyl and back Friday, Kiev to Gatwick, then London to Nottingham Saturday, Nottingham to York Sunday, York to London and back again for the league cup final.
Tired just writing it all! As some will know, a rush of blood to the head a couple of weeks ago meant my finger clicked the 'book' button on Expedia and I'd committed to see the not so super City in Ukraine. It will be cold, we'll probably get beat, and I doubt the Kiev fans will give us a warm welcome, but I'm very much looking forward to it. Doing a day tour to Chernobyl as well whilst there, it's something that has interested me for a while so couldn't pass up the opportunity of going.
A happy quirk of the schedule above meant that I'd be passing through East Midlands Parkway on my way home on the Friday. So instead of completing the journey through to York, I'm heading over to Nottingham for the night to see some old and hopefully new faces at the UKPC. I'm flat broke, so if anyone wants to buy me a drink then a pint of lager will go down nicely
Last time I was at Wembley was when the mighty Wigan beat us in the FA Cup final, so it would be nice to banish those memories with a victory over Liverpool, though confidence is hardly flowing at the moment. Will probably be a tight game, they battered us at Eastlands this season but I'd be surprised if we make the same mistakes again. It might take a moment of genius to win it, and both teams have game changing players. At least Clattenburg isn't the ref!
I'd happily take 1-0 with Sterling netting a last minute winner.....
See you all a week on Friday if I don't die in Ukraine
kiev is a lovely city with lovely warm people you will enjoy it h
when stoke played the fans that went couldn,t big it up enough we still have kiev fans coming on our forum now they were fantastic,you will get the bad parts like everywhere else you just have to do abit of research m8
I'm thinking this is a better home for my food diary. Was tinned spaghetti on toast for brekkie today, no pints after golf and a beetroot salad when I got home. Off down Morry's in a bit to get some things for tea. Any recommendations?
Oh and as it's poker chat, best dressed player yesterday was LmfaoAllin who assures me he was wearing a highly polished pair of brogues while DYMing it. New entry at number 62 is NAVYGAL who has had shiny buttons on her tunic 3 times in the last 5 days.
In Response to Re: Harry's Harmony....the harmonious road to Kiev. : I am very still today. This massive chip on my shoulder makes movement difficult. Posted by hhyftrftdr
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Got my good deed for 2016 in nice and early this year; floods in York caused havoc from Boxing day onwards (many will be feeling the effects for the rest of the year sadly). In late November I'd purchased a new George Foreman grill and a new kettle, but never got round to opening them and getting them up and running. Our current ones work ok, so on New Years day I put a message out on a FB group related to the floods saying they were free to a good home that was the victim of the weather, and we delivered them to a very grateful woman later that week; she had lost pretty much everything and was without insurance as well. That was just a drop in the ocean compared to some of the work loads of people are doing to return York to it's all singing all dancing best.
Got a load of stuff lined up for this year, kicking off with Vegas a week on Saturday, with a night in Gothenburg beforehand. Menorca and Thailand to follow later in the year (the plan for Thailand is to not lose my debit card on the first night!), gigs including the Manic Street Preachers (supported by Editors no less), a one day festival in Derby, Ocean Colour Scene in Leeds with Shed Seven and The Bluetones on the same bill and a few other bits and pieces. Determined to make 2016 a good one, partly due to the following....
Around a year ago, a mate of mine passed away. He'd gone to the hospital complaining of a bad headache and tunnel vision. The doctor who saw him gave him some migraine tablets and said to come back if it got worse. It got worse; he went to sleep later that day and never woke up. He was 27 years old. I think that qualifies as a bad beat. To people who like nothing more than to whinge and complain about such trivial matters, or moan about how their AK was beaten by AQ, think on yeah.
Thanks for the kind words above gents and lady Duck.
Off to Manchester, come on City!
Any link between the 2 is pure coincidence.
Gonna be covering some miles next week....
Tuesday, York to Gatwick
Wednesday, Gatwick to Kiev
Thursday, Kiev to Chernobyl and back
Friday, Kiev to Gatwick, then London to Nottingham
Saturday, Nottingham to York
Sunday, York to London and back again for the league cup final.
Tired just writing it all! As some will know, a rush of blood to the head a couple of weeks ago meant my finger clicked the 'book' button on Expedia and I'd committed to see the not so super City in Ukraine. It will be cold, we'll probably get beat, and I doubt the Kiev fans will give us a warm welcome, but I'm very much looking forward to it. Doing a day tour to Chernobyl as well whilst there, it's something that has interested me for a while so couldn't pass up the opportunity of going.
A happy quirk of the schedule above meant that I'd be passing through East Midlands Parkway on my way home on the Friday. So instead of completing the journey through to York, I'm heading over to Nottingham for the night to see some old and hopefully new faces at the UKPC. I'm flat broke, so if anyone wants to buy me a drink then a pint of lager will go down nicely
Last time I was at Wembley was when the mighty Wigan beat us in the FA Cup final, so it would be nice to banish those memories with a victory over Liverpool, though confidence is hardly flowing at the moment. Will probably be a tight game, they battered us at Eastlands this season but I'd be surprised if we make the same mistakes again. It might take a moment of genius to win it, and both teams have game changing players. At least Clattenburg isn't the ref!
I'd happily take 1-0 with Sterling netting a last minute winner.....
See you all a week on Friday if I don't die in Ukraine
Edit.....didn't win a bean in Vegas, standard.
Was tinned spaghetti on toast for brekkie today, no pints after golf and a beetroot salad when I got home.
Off down Morry's in a bit to get some things for tea. Any recommendations?
Oh and as it's poker chat, best dressed player yesterday was LmfaoAllin who assures me he was wearing a highly polished pair of brogues while DYMing it. New entry at number 62 is NAVYGAL who has had shiny buttons on her tunic 3 times in the last 5 days.
You're not fooling anyone with that 'no pints and beetroot salad' airball.