I forgot one hand I was going to mention from the MC. It was the side event on the Saturday night. I'm not involved, but it was classic live poker.
Preflop.
Oppo 1 tries to raise, hasn't realised the blinds have gone up and puts the wrong amount in, it goes as a limp. As is the way with these things, he gets 186 callers behind.
Flop.
Oppo number 2 raises and puts the wrong colour chip in, this time it's far too much with a 5k chip rather than a 500. As is the way with these things the other person in the pot just calls.
Turn
Oppo number 3 checks out of turn. Confusion reigns.
River
check/check, I go for a coffee while they play chicken as to who will turn their cards over first.
I forgot one hand I was going to mention from the MC. It was the side event on the Saturday night. I'm not involved, but it was classic live poker. Preflop. Oppo 1 tries to raise, hasn't realised the blinds have gone up and puts the wrong amount in, it goes as a limp. As is the way with these things, he gets 186 callers behind. Flop. Oppo number 2 raises and puts the wrong colour chip in, this time it's far too much with a 5k chip rather than a 500. As is the way with these things the other person in the pot just calls. Turn Oppo number 3 checks out of turn. Confusion reigns. River check/check, I go for a coffee while they play chicken as to who will turn their cards over first. Gotta love live poker. Posted by TommyD
Wow, with standard like that you must have crushed surely? How much you get for the win?
Out of interest, having played very very little live cash, if a large raise goes in by mistake (and everyone knows it's a genuine mistake) is it very bad etiquette to then raise?
Great scene setting there, I guess part of the problem was that the majority of the table weren't drinking coffee...?
Out of interest, having played very very little live cash, if a large raise goes in by mistake (and everyone knows it's a genuine mistake) is it very bad etiquette to then raise? Great scene setting there, I guess part of the problem was that the majority of the table weren't drinking coffee...? Posted by bbMike
so the sharks smell blood - and you want them to do what exactly?
Out of interest, having played very very little live cash, if a large raise goes in by mistake (and everyone knows it's a genuine mistake) is it very bad etiquette to then raise? Great scene setting there, I guess part of the problem was that the majority of the table weren't drinking coffee...? Posted by bbMike
Not bad etiquette at all. The game's all about taking advantage of mistakes, the obvious and otherwise. Just remember that other people might know what you are doing and might try to exploit you.
This'll be my last post about the Monte Carlo, I promise. I'm sort of ashamed I didn't post this earlier. There were some of the nicest people who popped along to see how everyone was doing and partake of the atmosphere.
Tina (Karlluke) turned up to see how everyone was which was lovely. She was on very good form and was great to see her.
Llamas and Dylan were of course there and railed a bunch as did the Amarie, all splendid company.
My personal favourite was one of the deserved forum legends who hasn't been around these parts in a long while, too long imo. He was on sparkling form and it really made me miss the old fun days where we used to have a little late night Omaha club going here. There were a few in those games, Darich, Machka, Greg, Dyl, Tikay, AcesBarry to name a few, and of course this fellow. A man who took on Richard Orford in a crossword contest in very much the way a Lion would let a young cub scrap and slap them around for hours on end before just slamming them away with one paw when the moment was right. It was the first time I've met MereNovice in person but he was a complete delight. I hope you're at one of these again soon Vince.
I miss those Omaha nights...Meeting Vince was a highlight for me, he helps so many people out "off forum", amazing man and does it quietly with no request of a return favour.
Was good to see you as well Tom, thanks for busting when you did as I was hungry. I still laugh at Ryan and Dai busting as soon as we mention nandos (had to be there).
I did look out for you before I left but couldn't see you, sorry for not saying bye but it was midnight and had a long drive ahead.
When buying food for the pup I also bought a raffle ticket. It was bought at a pet store for a charity called 'Adopt a pet.' My pet just chewed up the raffle ticket.
After the trick to make my broken phone charger work has finally stopped working, I have finally given in. Goodbye Nokia 5 or something like that. Might give it a Viking funeral.
The cult of apple finally got you. Condolences Posted by Giant811
They paint you into a corner Giant. I'm there looking at the Galaxys, Blackberrys even the new Nokias. Then I think 'Well I do have that iTunes account, would be nice to play them on the phone.' Sigh, they got me. Ok which new phone shoud I have gone for?
This'll be my last post about the Monte Carlo, I promise. I'm sort of ashamed I didn't post this earlier. There were some of the nicest people who popped along to see how everyone was doing and partake of the atmosphere. Tina (Karlluke) turned up to see how everyone was which was lovely. She was on very good form and was great to see her. Llamas and Dylan were of course there and railed a bunch as did the Amarie, all splendid company. My personal favourite was one of the deserved forum legends who hasn't been around these parts in a long while, too long imo. He was on sparkling form and it really made me miss the old fun days where we used to have a little late night Omaha club going here. There were a few in those games, Darich, Machka, Greg, Dyl, Tikay, AcesBarry to name a few, and of course this fellow. A man who took on Richard Orford in a crossword contest in very much the way a Lion would let a young cub scrap and slap them around for hours on end before just slamming them away with one paw when the moment was right. It was the first time I've met MereNovice in person but he was a complete delight. I hope you're at one of these again soon Vince. Posted by TommyD
These nights were really enjoyable no abuse or questions in the chat box, just fun.
As for Merepedanticnovice The man who helped me a lot in the days (he did all the hard work) of updating and comps we use to run, which Chris and DTW have taken to the next level, Legend can be an overused word to some but in this case he is a Legend.
In Response to Re: Many Rivers To Cross. A Diary. : They paint you into a corner Giant. I'm there looking at the Galaxys, Blackberrys even the new Nokias. Then I think 'Well I do have that iTunes account, would be nice to play them on the phone.' Sigh, they got me. Ok which new phone shoud I have gone for? Posted by TommyD
I have an HTC ONE X. It's quite big, so a rather tiny person like you might have to use both hands to hold it. The screen is brilliant, loads of memory and power. Only potential issue is battery life, especially if you use it for gaming, videos etc. That huge screen and all those processor cores need a lot of juice.
Also while I'm on the topic of apple bashing. Itunes has to be the worst piece of mainstream software in history. Unfortunately I didn't know that when I bought an Ipod as my first MP3 player 6 or 7 years ago, so I'm stuck with it as it's too much effort to transfer or re-download dozens of GB of podcasts.
With QPR going down it looks like I owe HappyNige some cash. Darn it, really thought 'Arry would get them going and it would be a lot closer than this. When you look at the squad and manager they never should be down this early if at all.
Sigh, post or PM me Nige the next SPT you're at, you'll be paid Sir.
The problem i see with QPR tommy is they have a number of great individual players going forward. The big loss i think was the defender going off to the states to become a manager - cant mind his name. I mean how many premiership quality strikers does one team need.
Defensivley they where frail. Although still suprised they flopped the way the have.
as with most things he touches you can guarantee one thing re qpr its not 'arrys fault no surprise his dozen of media mates are not criticising him the golden boy Posted by bugaloo
Hey Bug, been a while.
'Arry's got that good poker player instinct, always leave yourself an out.
TBH I am shocked he wasn't able to get any sort of reaction from the players at QPR, from of the looks of the stats and performances he pretty much had no affect.
We'll see if he leaves and where he'll go next year.
So you may have noticed the 'Big Deal' promo. I've decided to take a flyer at both tiers, for the challenge rather than anything else. It's going to be tough, I'm just about to get ready for a funeral today and I'm commentating at West Ham tomorrow. However I'm going to try to pull another mammoth session, a la the end of January. Saturday from 8pm to Midnight Monday. Gonna be fun. Kind of.
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Preflop.
Oppo 1 tries to raise, hasn't realised the blinds have gone up and puts the wrong amount in, it goes as a limp. As is the way with these things, he gets 186 callers behind.
Flop.
Oppo number 2 raises and puts the wrong colour chip in, this time it's far too much with a 5k chip rather than a 500. As is the way with these things the other person in the pot just calls.
Turn
Oppo number 3 checks out of turn. Confusion reigns.
River
check/check, I go for a coffee while they play chicken as to who will turn their cards over first.
Gotta love live poker.
Great scene setting there, I guess part of the problem was that the majority of the table weren't drinking coffee...?
Tina (Karlluke) turned up to see how everyone was which was lovely. She was on very good form and was great to see her.
Llamas and Dylan were of course there and railed a bunch as did the Amarie, all splendid company.
My personal favourite was one of the deserved forum legends who hasn't been around these parts in a long while, too long imo. He was on sparkling form and it really made me miss the old fun days where we used to have a little late night Omaha club going here. There were a few in those games, Darich, Machka, Greg, Dyl, Tikay, AcesBarry to name a few, and of course this fellow. A man who took on Richard Orford in a crossword contest in very much the way a Lion would let a young cub scrap and slap them around for hours on end before just slamming them away with one paw when the moment was right. It was the first time I've met MereNovice in person but he was a complete delight. I hope you're at one of these again soon Vince.
When buying food for the pup I also bought a raffle ticket. It was bought at a pet store for a charity called 'Adopt a pet.' My pet just chewed up the raffle ticket.
Love irony.
I've ordered an iPhone. I feel dirty now.
Sigh, post or PM me Nige the next SPT you're at, you'll be paid Sir.
Blooming Hoops.
'Arry's got that good poker player instinct, always leave yourself an out.
TBH I am shocked he wasn't able to get any sort of reaction from the players at QPR, from of the looks of the stats and performances he pretty much had no affect.
We'll see if he leaves and where he'll go next year.