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Behind the name
Lightwood
Member Posts: 224
I haven't got the time or inclination to start a diary, but I thought it would be an idea to start a thread where we can all find out a bit more about the person behind their alias. Hopefully others will participate.
So I've played on this site quite a while, I've won some bits, lost more but enjoyed myself in the process.
Why Poker? I love a gamble, I love cards, I love sports. My childhood memories are all the 'blokes' playing cards during our family gatherings on Boxing Day, I loved it, still do. At a young age I was taught how to play cribbage which is a great game if you've never had the opportunity to play. Then it was Blackjack at the casino and then from nowhere (it seemed) came online poker.
About me - So I'll be 50 this year. I'm married, two daughters, one who was recently 21, my youngest soon to be 18, not turning out to be the best year for significant birthdays! I work in financial services and for my sins I'm a Stoke City season ticket holder, have been for years. I know that a few other Stokies play on here @MAXALLY , @TIMBER @stokefc and I'm sure there are others. I've wanted to catch up with some of these guys at an SPT event which is still on my to do list. I love sport, I used to play a lot of football but I've had numerous knee ops, including ACL reconstructions to both knees. So now I play tennis (badly) to get some fitness. Being a member of a tennis club does have some perks as I ticked off one of my bucket list items by going to the Wimbledon Mens Final a few years back (Federer vs Cilic), if you ever get a chance to go Wimbledon do it, it's a fantastic day.
My nemesis - There are so many good players on here these days who make significant profits but we've all got that one player who's our nemesis. In the early years I hated being up against @Angie1980 but sadly don't see her on here much these days. @Solack has always been a bit a pain
but the my number one nemesis as got be @MattBates. I used to think he was a 'lucky' player but his stats are just immense and clearly he is an excellent player with a wonderful boom switch 
.
So that's just a little bit about me, happy to answer any questions but it would be great if others join in.
See you on the tables.
Simon AKA Lightwood
So I've played on this site quite a while, I've won some bits, lost more but enjoyed myself in the process.
Why Poker? I love a gamble, I love cards, I love sports. My childhood memories are all the 'blokes' playing cards during our family gatherings on Boxing Day, I loved it, still do. At a young age I was taught how to play cribbage which is a great game if you've never had the opportunity to play. Then it was Blackjack at the casino and then from nowhere (it seemed) came online poker.
About me - So I'll be 50 this year. I'm married, two daughters, one who was recently 21, my youngest soon to be 18, not turning out to be the best year for significant birthdays! I work in financial services and for my sins I'm a Stoke City season ticket holder, have been for years. I know that a few other Stokies play on here @MAXALLY , @TIMBER @stokefc and I'm sure there are others. I've wanted to catch up with some of these guys at an SPT event which is still on my to do list. I love sport, I used to play a lot of football but I've had numerous knee ops, including ACL reconstructions to both knees. So now I play tennis (badly) to get some fitness. Being a member of a tennis club does have some perks as I ticked off one of my bucket list items by going to the Wimbledon Mens Final a few years back (Federer vs Cilic), if you ever get a chance to go Wimbledon do it, it's a fantastic day.
My nemesis - There are so many good players on here these days who make significant profits but we've all got that one player who's our nemesis. In the early years I hated being up against @Angie1980 but sadly don't see her on here much these days. @Solack has always been a bit a pain
but the my number one nemesis as got be @MattBates. I used to think he was a 'lucky' player but his stats are just immense and clearly he is an excellent player with a wonderful boom switch .So that's just a little bit about me, happy to answer any questions but it would be great if others join in.
See you on the tables.
Simon AKA Lightwood
Comments
Already learning stuff-had no idea Stoke still played football
Genuinely love SPTs-long may they continue. I may even cash in 1 one day.
Too many people focus on their nemesis, without noticing the reverse.
I too run terribly v @MattBates whereas I seem to run like God v @TommyD . Almost feel sorry for him, sometimes. Sure ickle Matt would say the same.
Good luck
Phil
I too hope the SPT' continue as would love to do one