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Ramblings of G

gazza127gazza127 Member Posts: 2,156
edited October 2017 in Poker Chat
Afternoon all.

Some of you may remember me from a diary I had on here a number of years back entilted 'Ramblings of a young man'.  That diary died when I moved to Gibraltar and I found myself with less time to play poker.

The title also feels a little out of date as I no longer feel like the young man who started playing 7 years back!

I've started playing a little more online recently, but this post is more to highlight my live endeavours.

I'm planning on going to the WSOP in 2018 (fingers crossed), and on route i'll be playing a few other live events to build up confidence on the live scene.

I've just started my own blog on www.ramblingsofg.com which will follow my route to the WSOP.  The reason i've stuck it on a separate site rather than directly on here is because the tournaments aren't directly associated with Sky and I don't like the idea that Sky could close the thread on a whim (not that they necessarily would).

Sky was where I first started playing poker so I'd appreciate any feedback/support along the way.  I'll be updating this thread everytime I upload a new post.  Can't imagine it'll be that often.

First post is now up.  I'm on my way to Panama!

https://ramblingsofg.com/2017/02/10/flights-confirmed/#more-121
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  • weecheez1weecheez1 Member Posts: 1,686
    edited February 2017
    best of luck gazza i look forward to hearing about your adventure
  • mumsiemumsie Member Posts: 8,181
    edited February 2017
    I've been to GiB, it's Mecca to me.
  • TimmyRaRaTimmyRaRa Member Posts: 914
    edited February 2017
    Good luck Gazza
  • gazza127gazza127 Member Posts: 2,156
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of G:
    I've been to GiB, it's Mecca to me.
    Posted by mumsie
    Bingo Im assuming?  :)
  • gazza127gazza127 Member Posts: 2,156
    edited February 2017
    2nd Blog post up.

    Live Poker tells.  I've got some swatting up to do.

    https://ramblingsofg.com/2017/02/13/do-tell/#more-233
  • GELDYGELDY Member Posts: 5,203
    edited February 2017
    Expect to hear from my lawyer.

    G.
  • GELDYGELDY Member Posts: 5,203
    edited February 2017
    and StayOrGo's lawyer as well. We both share the same one. Ali "G" Abogado.
  • gazza127gazza127 Member Posts: 2,156
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of G:
    and StayOrGo's lawyer as well. We both share the same one. Ali "G" Abogado.
    Posted by GELDY

    :D

    Last time i checked, letters can't be owned :')

    How are you Geldy?  Its been a while
  • GELDYGELDY Member Posts: 5,203
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of G:
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of G : :D Last time i checked, letters can't be owned :') How are you Geldy?  Its been a while
    Posted by gazza127
    indeed - basically retired from online play - just fool around every now and then.

    You doing well? Still remember watching you not win the jackpot.
  • gazza127gazza127 Member Posts: 2,156
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of G:
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of G : indeed - basically retired from online play - just fool around every now and then. You doing well? Still remember watching you not win the jackpot.
    Posted by GELDY
    ahhhhh. i had almost forgotten about that :(

    yeah im not too shabby.  Just looking forward to panama now.  hoping for some run good :)
  • gazza127gazza127 Member Posts: 2,156
    edited February 2017
  • GELDYGELDY Member Posts: 5,203
    edited February 2017
    nice blogs mr alternative G

    1. careful even with taxis - not always the safest means of transport in dodgy places
    2. good rule of thumb to avoid live tells - forget the sunglasses but the delay on folding bad hands is good advice. You don't need to do it every hand (which requires a certain an*l disposition that online players aren't known for) but make sure you do it on at least as many hands you fold as those you call/raise. Oh, forget the music if you want to pick up live tells. Save that for when you have a talkative PITA at the table that is proving a distraction.
    3. card protector definitely, and something you have a story about is best. Even a foreign coin can have a conversation about it. You may be sharing the table with your fellow players for many hours so good to get off to a sociable start.

    glgl
  • UrABawBag2UrABawBag2 Member Posts: 122
    edited February 2017
    googled  batman  figurines came  up  with  a few   dunno  this  might  do  ya  on  amazon.  7 cms  tall  theres  loads  out  there  tho.  gl in panama.

    will  put  link  in  not  sure  if links  are allowed  tho


  • gazza127gazza127 Member Posts: 2,156
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of G:
    nice blogs mr alternative G 1. careful even with taxis - not always the safest means of transport in dodgy places 2. good rule of thumb to avoid live tells - forget the sunglasses but the delay on folding bad hands is good advice. You don't need to do it every hand (which requires a certain an*l disposition that online players aren't known for) but make sure you do it on at least as many hands you fold as those you call/raise. Oh, forget the music if you want to pick up live tells. Save that for when you have a talkative PITA at the table that is proving a distraction. 3. card protector definitely, and something you have a story about is best. Even a foreign coin can have a conversation about it. You may be sharing the table with your fellow players for many hours so good to get off to a sociable start. glgl
    Posted by GELDY
    Don't have many options other than a taxi or walking - not sure what else i can do.  Hot air balloon?

    The delay is definitely good advice in not giving away tells.  Think the card protector will help me with that.  In terms of what I can use as a card protector - im a little bereft of ideas.  Yes i'd like something personal but it looks like I have nothing that even remotely fits the bill.

    Will have to ponder this.
  • gazza127gazza127 Member Posts: 2,156
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of G:
    googled  batman  figurines came  up  with  a few   dunno  this  might  do  ya  on  amazon.  7 cms  tall  theres  loads  out  there  tho.  gl in panama. will  put  link  in  not  sure  if links  are allowed  tho https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CUDJ15E?psc=1
    Posted by UrABawBag2
    Cheers for this.  Will have a browse for sure.  Lots of choices out there - just about finding the right one!
  • gazza127gazza127 Member Posts: 2,156
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of G:
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Weenicons-Soccer-Football-Series-Figure-Figurine-Paul-Gascoigne-Gazza-Weenicon-/300422592203 Gazza?
    Posted by jimb0d1

    LOL yeah I could go down that route.

    One of my mates has suggested something involving pizza because of my first blog.  Think it could be a good idea.  Might get something personally made on one of those 3D printing sites....

  • bbMikebbMike Member Posts: 3,720
    edited February 2017
    Decent reads Gazza. Some players will only place their protector on their cards when they want to continue in the hand (pre) you can normally spot people getting ready to fold when they leave the protector to the side. Something to consider maybe.
  • gazza127gazza127 Member Posts: 2,156
    edited February 2017
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of G:
    Decent reads Gazza. Some players will only place their protector on their cards when they want to continue in the hand (pre) you can normally spot people getting ready to fold when they leave the protector to the side. Something to consider maybe.
    Posted by bbMike
    Cheers mate.  Yeah i did think that.  I was thinking i could look at my cards when I first get dealt (rather than waiting my turn), place protector on card regardless if im going to play hand or not.

    Unsure on this.
  • GELDYGELDY Member Posts: 5,203
    edited February 2017
    Never look at your hand before your turn. Put your protector on your cards when you get them. Wait until your turn then act accordingly. Anything else risks giving away information.
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