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Poker on Xmas Day?

Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,247
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Who plans to play poker on Xmas Day?

I was chatting with Sky James the other day, & he reminded me that Xmas Day last year the site was heaving, very good figures indeed.

I guess by the time the evening arrives, folks have eaten enough, & of course the Xmas TV is dire, so they play a little poker.

So, are you playing poker on Xmas Day, & if so, how did you get a pass?
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,247

    As you may know, I don't do Xmas, so I'll be looking for a bit of poker action. Then, from around 11.30pm, I'll be watching the Test Match from Melbourne. Best TV all Xmas, that.

    Same on Boxing Day, watching sport all day & playing some poker, then watch Day 2 of the Test.

    Gill arrives the next day, & UKOPS starts. I do the UKOPS write-ups all morning, then take Gill out somewhere, so that'll be no more poker until the New Year.

    I'm rather hoping that lag thing goes away. Fielding complaints about that all Christmas is not exactly my idea of fun. Never mind, it is what it is.
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  • Bromley023Bromley023 Member Posts: 274
    "If so, how did you get a pass?"

    I always find marrying someone with the same hobby as you helps with that little dilemma ;-)

    We won't be playing on Christmas Day this year, due to non-poker playing members of the family, but we will be ready on 27th for UKOPS!

    Merry Christmas everyone. May we all have a happy and peaceful 2018.

    One final comment ... Christmas isn't a lovely time of year for everyone. If you think a friend or family member or neighbour is alone and struggling then pick up the phone. It may be the greatest gift you ever make.

    Best wishes. N
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  • Itsover4uItsover4u Member Posts: 1,538
    Hopefully Xmas morning if I can go deep in the Sunday £110 haha
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  • HENDRIK62HENDRIK62 Member Posts: 3,232
    We have over the last few years made Christmas a day purely for the 4 of us (Lisa and the kids) we don't visit anyone, we don't go out, we do all the family stuff, visitors, visiting, Xmas dinner etc etc on Boxing day.

    Generally we open presents (thankfully each year it gets a tad later as the kids get older, these 5.30am starts were a pain). watch some TV, play any new board/video games, argue over rules and answers, usually some wii (guitar hero etc that we can all do), argue again, eat takeaway (Indian and Chinese both open) and generally veg out, so I am fairly certain at some point I will flick on the laptop :)
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  • kapowblamzkapowblamz Member Posts: 1,607
    Tikay10 said:


    As you may know, I don't do Xmas, so I'll be looking for a bit of poker action. Then, from around 11.30pm, I'll be watching the Test Match from Melbourne. Best TV all Xmas, that.

    Same on Boxing Day, watching sport all day & playing some poker, then watch Day 2 of the Test.

    This is pretty much exactly what I'll be doing. Got the house all to myself for a change.

    Food, sport, betting and poker. It's going to be fantastic.
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  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 172,247

    ^^^^^^

    "Food, sport, betting and poker".

    Ha, love it. WAL.
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  • Jac35Jac35 Member Posts: 6,492
    I’ve never played a hand of poker on Christmas Day. Has just always felt wrong for some reason.
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  • MrWh1teMrWh1te Member Posts: 963
    I wear the trousers in my house, she said I couldn't play. So I told her straight, 'listen woman, I am in charge around here and I will play poker when I want, so shut up and get back in the kitchen!'
    That told her...



    ... might see you on the 27th, if my broken fingers heal enough by then.
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  • adsthepro7adsthepro7 Member Posts: 264
    I agree with jac just doesn't feel right, plus by xmas evening I will probably be 6 - 7 drinks in so wouldn't be the smartest option imo 😉
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  • EpokerEpoker Member Posts: 101
    edited December 2017
    will the freerole ;) still be on (the weekly 50 points one)
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  • DonttelmumDonttelmum Member Posts: 1,921
    Last year my Mum went (Xmas) crackers when I moved the Cranberry sauce to make way for mr laptop and proceeded to load up 20 tables.

    Merry Xmas everyone x
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  • edrichedrich Member Posts: 1,913
    I have to agree with mum there James. You really should be playing far more tables than that!

    I also agree with Jac and ads, that playing Christmas day just sounds wrong.
    Come Christmas night though......

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  • BlackpumaBlackpuma Member Posts: 203
    Out tonight with the other half and Xmas with the family tomorrow, All guns blazing for boxing day and ukops, Had a nice little profit from £10 to £320 on the spin it table last night so got it covered : ) Have a good un everyone
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  • scotty77scotty77 Member Posts: 4,970
    for cash, it used to be the best day of the year. maybe close with new years eve.
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  • waller02waller02 Member Posts: 9,095
    My decision to play on Xmas day is usually made on the day and is purely dependent on my tolerance level with the Mother in Law. Strong chance I'll be playing come early evening.
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  • oynutteroynutter Member Posts: 4,773
    I'm in!
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  • Mushy264Mushy264 Member Posts: 33
    Jac35 said:

    I’ve never played a hand of poker on Christmas Day. Has just always felt wrong for some reason.

    Not bad Jac, just playing my 4th game today with you ;)
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  • Jac35Jac35 Member Posts: 6,492
    Mushy264 said:

    Jac35 said:

    I’ve never played a hand of poker on Christmas Day. Has just always felt wrong for some reason.

    Not bad Jac, just playing my 4th game today with you ;)
    Big mistake, big, huge :)
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