Played Ryan on building such a big BR The spt regs will ease you into live tournament that's what I found Tom,I did laugh at your *intentional * spelling mistake 🤣
Cheers Sean. It's a pity you're not going, there would have been a pint with your name on it.
Always a great read, and I'm sure there are many other lurkers who read but don't post.
Well done on your progress thus far.
I also enjoy watching the athletics
Thanks mate. I was just gobsmacked with that race last night, my missus couldn't care less and I guess it's always a long shot getting some Track and Field discussion going on a poker forum haha
Played Ryan on building such a big BR The spt regs will ease you into live tournament that's what I found Tom,I did laugh at your *intentional * spelling mistake 🤣
Hi Seán It wasn’t intended 😊 I saw it as soon as I posted, thought oh b.....x, tried to find a way to edit and couldn’t lol..
Ha ha it should have been but i guessed it wasn't intended, we could have had a bit of fun with Ryan
Every 4 years I’ll watch a bit of athletics. I don’t know, feels like you shouldn’t be getting many surprises when PBs and performance within season is broadly known. So when you do get an outlier result it’s time to investigate the coach...
Congrats on the continuing success and GL over the weekend.
Every 4 years I’ll watch a bit of athletics. I don’t know, feels like you shouldn’t be getting many surprises when PBs and performance within season is broadly known. So when you do get an outlier result it’s time to investigate the coach...
Congrats on the continuing success and GL over the weekend.
I assume you're referring to the Salazar ban. Doping will always bring doubts into people's minds when there is a spectacular time posted by an athlete, particularly when it's out of the blue. But until an Athlete has failed a drugs test then they deserve the plaudits for an outstanding performance.
In that 400m last night for example, nobody expected a time that fast, maybe from Miller-Uibo but certainly not from Naser. The current world record and 2nd fastest time were set in the early 80s by East German and Czech athletes who are rumoured to have both been aided by performance enhancing drugs that were not detectable during that period.
Personally I think any doping bans should be lifetime bans, that would be much more of a deterrent. Look at Gatlin for example, two doping bans and still back running and competing for medals.
Hi Ryan Your maths are a tad askew, at least one reads 😉 Was good to share a table with you last night in the deepy, well played building the bankroll mate. I am the only one in the family who enjoys athletics, and the Rugby, so my watching time is slightly limited, thoughts on venue of the World Championship Athletics? Good Lick in Nottingham.
Thanks Tom, likewise. I hope you went on to win. Your diary must be due an update, I see you've been making final tables for fun again
Yeah I'm the only one in my house who likes the Athletics too, I rewatched the 400m this morning, it was the fastest time for 36 years from a shock winner. Great performance.
The venue was a mistake. They had to start the Championships a lot later in the season because of it, then the athletes finally get to compete and the stadium is virtually empty. There is no atmosphere whatsoever.
Venues for big Athletic Championships, or major football occasions (World Cup, Champions League Finals) are, in effect, sold to the highest bidder, so it's all about money & greed. I don't know about athletics, but in the case of football, the governing body, FIFA, is known & proven to be corrupt. And that's why football will repeat the mistake by staging the next World Cup in extreme temperatures in .......Qatar.
Ugh, I've woken up in a grumpy mood & this just made it worse.
I could come up with some **** and bull story but the honest truth is that nerves and anxiety have gotten the better of me. I was bringing my missus along with me but she really doesn't want to come, which is more than understandable as she would be bored out of her skin. I haven't got the minerals to come on my own. I packed my stuff then last night the worries kicked in. I thought I was over all that stuff but it appears that a social gathering with people I have never met, on my own, is a step too far.
I'm gutted and annoyed with myself but that's the way it is I'm afraid. Apologies, particularly to @StayOrGo who had been kind enough to do a live tips video. It's not easy admitting the truth, hope people can understand.
That's very sad. On the plus side, you get maximum points for bravery & honesty, you could have easily spun us any old yarn.
You are not alone with these anxieties, far from it. My Gill suffers terribly with them, & if she goes on a night out with the girls from work, she has to take beta-blockers to keep calm, & gets herself in a right state.
I'm something of a (happy) hermit these days too. I can say, hand on heart, that for the 3 weeks leading up to yesterday, I had not spoken to a single soul. (I live alone). Then I poll up at an SPT & chat away with everyone, trying to settle them down. If only they knew how nervous & fraught I was feeling, lol.
I could come up with some **** and bull story but the honest truth is that nerves and anxiety have gotten the better of me. I was bringing my missus along with me but she really doesn't want to come, which is more than understandable as she would be bored out of her skin. I haven't got the minerals to come on my own. I packed my stuff then last night the worries kicked in. I thought I was over all that stuff but it appears that a social gathering with people I have never met, on my own, is a step too far.
I'm gutted and annoyed with myself but that's the way it is I'm afraid. Apologies, particularly to @StayOrGo who had been kind enough to do a live tips video. It's not easy admitting the truth, hope people can understand.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
That's a real shame, as someone who has a son who suffers with similar anxiety's I feel for you and hope one day you find it in yourself to make the plunge.
I just thought it was best to be honest. If I had somebody with me I would have been fine(ish) but it's really not my missus' thing and none of my mates are into poker at all. Coming on my own was too much.
That’s a real shame. It’s not compulsory to socialise at these things you can just rock up bang on time find your seat and get to it. Understand that’s not easy either if it’s your first live game. I tend to grab a pint and sit staring at my phone until someone with better social skills with me fancies a chat 😄
Firstly, I would like to thank everybody who has posted for being so understanding about my no show at the SPT. Bit embarrassing but it is what it is and I just want to forget it and move on now.
I had another session last night but forgot to save the document I do each time logging the results.
The main results of note were a 1st in an £11 BH, a 3rd in another £11 BH and a couple of min cashes to have a good profitable evening which has pushed the bankroll over the £2000 mark.
Start BR: £100 Current: £2097.37
Tonight I'm only playing the Main and Mini Majors as I'm pretty tired and can't be doing with a full session.
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I think Ryan has achieved the 6k views in a similar way to how i do it
Just refresh the thread every 5 minutes
Congrats on the continuing success and GL over the weekend.
In that 400m last night for example, nobody expected a time that fast, maybe from Miller-Uibo but certainly not from Naser. The current world record and 2nd fastest time were set in the early 80s by East German and Czech athletes who are rumoured to have both been aided by performance enhancing drugs that were not detectable during that period.
Personally I think any doping bans should be lifetime bans, that would be much more of a deterrent. Look at Gatlin for example, two doping bans and still back running and competing for medals.
Ugh, I've woken up in a grumpy mood & this just made it worse.
See you later Ryan.
I could come up with some **** and bull story but the honest truth is that nerves and anxiety have gotten the better of me. I was bringing my missus along with me but she really doesn't want to come, which is more than understandable as she would be bored out of her skin. I haven't got the minerals to come on my own. I packed my stuff then last night the worries kicked in. I thought I was over all that stuff but it appears that a social gathering with people I have never met, on my own, is a step too far.
I'm gutted and annoyed with myself but that's the way it is I'm afraid. Apologies, particularly to @StayOrGo who had been kind enough to do a live tips video. It's not easy admitting the truth, hope people can understand.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Morning Ryan.
That's very sad. On the plus side, you get maximum points for bravery & honesty, you could have easily spun us any old yarn.
You are not alone with these anxieties, far from it. My Gill suffers terribly with them, & if she goes on a night out with the girls from work, she has to take beta-blockers to keep calm, & gets herself in a right state.
I'm something of a (happy) hermit these days too. I can say, hand on heart, that for the 3 weeks leading up to yesterday, I had not spoken to a single soul. (I live alone). Then I poll up at an SPT & chat away with everyone, trying to settle them down. If only they knew how nervous & fraught I was feeling, lol.
Maximum respect to you Ryan, & I mean that.
Might see you in the mega tonight 👍
It was a shame not to see you at the SPT.
Kudos to you for being up front and honest about things. You know you are really well liked by all the gang.
Hopefully see you at the next one.
Take care my friend.
G
Firstly, I would like to thank everybody who has posted for being so understanding about my no show at the SPT. Bit embarrassing but it is what it is and I just want to forget it and move on now.
I had another session last night but forgot to save the document I do each time logging the results.
The main results of note were a 1st in an £11 BH, a 3rd in another £11 BH and a couple of min cashes to have a good profitable evening which has pushed the bankroll over the £2000 mark.
Start BR: £100
Current: £2097.37
Tonight I'm only playing the Main and Mini Majors as I'm pretty tired and can't be doing with a full session.