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Ramblings of an old man

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  • VespaPXVespaPX Member Posts: 12,533
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    Yesterday was good for another reason too. Making a few quid was fun but far, far better was that Oscar the cat is still with us. As you will be aware I'm getting on a bit and so when I say Oscar has been with me for nearly all my adult life you'll realise he's pretty old.  When I was 19 I rented a flat (think they're known as apartments these days) with my then girlfriend as I saved up for a house. Next door had a cat and it was a tiny thing that I saw them actually kick on a fair few occasions. My girlfriend let him in regulary to feed him and one day the cretins next door saw hmm coming out of our fiat. They said that if we liked the little basstard that much we could have him. So we did. He was terrified off people and ran away from everyone but us two. The girlfriend went but Oscar stayed and he grew in confidence and is my mate. Many times I'd get home from a night out and get halfway through a kebab before falling asleep. I'd wake up and the kebab would be gone and a very happy cat smiling at me. Only the best for Oscar! I noticed a couple of days ago that he seemed to have a few lumps on his back and feared the worst. He was due to go to the vets anyway as he needs his claws clipping. Apparently as they get older cats can't retract them as They can when they're young. The lumps the vet thought were just due to scratches he'd picked up whilst out and about that had become infected. A course of antibiotics and he should be fine.  Big sigh of relief.
    Posted by Jac35
    Nice story Jac
    We have a fridge magnet that says:
    "Its the cats house , we just pay the mortgage"
    Wouldn't have it any other way.
  • Jac35Jac35 Member Posts: 6,492
    edited July 2014
    Well I can't go 3 whole posts without a moan!

    By and large the chat box facility is a good thing in online poker. I had some lovely comments last night of support and in general it's nice to chat with people you've got to know online.

    Occasionally it's not so good though. There was one player who was playing a little differently to the others in the main last night. Well, it was certainly working as they eventually came 2nd for a very nice pay day. 

    For some reason one player didn't like the way the guy was playing. He made some derogatory comments as soon as he joined the table that were ignored. Then he got knocked out by the player who he didn't seem to rate. That started some awful abuse and understandably provoked a reaction in the end. 

    There were the hope you get aids comments and also some vile racist abuse. What gets into these people? We were playing a £10 rebuy for gods sake!

    As is normally the case he is a heavy losing player during his time on here. 
    I've just reported it and I really hope that it's dealt with.
    There's just no place for it at the tables.
  • cpfc_2010cpfc_2010 Member Posts: 320
    edited July 2014
    Delighted for your success last night Paul, it was a truly enjoyable experience railing you.

    As for the abuse you mention, its a long time since i've witnessed a worse case and I sincerely hope that Sky severely punish the culprit as this kind of thing is completely out of order irrespective of how the victim played his cards.

    Also just wanted to say "GO OSCAR", yesterday was a good day all round.
  • mrsduckmrsduck Member Posts: 1,901
    edited July 2014
    Absolutely desperate to get a kitty!! So glad yours is ok :)
  • Jac35Jac35 Member Posts: 6,492
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    Absolutely desperate to get a kitty!! So glad yours is ok :)
    Posted by mrsduck
    A cat!

    Is that a good idea, you being a duck an all?
  • waller02waller02 Member Posts: 9,131
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    Congrats on your Main and Mini FT's last night Paul..... OH. :)  Keep away from MTT's now...and get back to them DYM's that you love so much. TY.
    Posted by MAXALLY
    NOOOOO...stay away from the DYMs!!

    Great results Jac vwp
  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr Member Posts: 8,036
    edited July 2014
    Welcome to the FT jackpot club.
  • Jac35Jac35 Member Posts: 6,492
    edited July 2014
    Jacs Dental Plan Day 3

    Little heater continues

    Played golf and so was back too late for the main tonight.

    Played a couple of Dyms at £11 and won 1 lost 1 (I stink at dyms right now)
    Played some weird game where you have lows and highs :). Managed to outlast Tikay though!
    Might have given the game away when I announced to the table at the start that I was googling how to play the silly game.

    Played the £2000 b/h and the £2 speed.

    Came 2nd in the speed for £61.85 and have just busted the b/h in 5th for £127.08. Hope  Jdsallster wins the b/h, he was chipleader when I was removed from my seat and playing really well.

    Reasonably happy with mtts this month.
    Played 4 cashed in 4

    Balance with a little bit of rakeback thrown in   £1117

    Teeth paid for and a bit left over for a couple of pints

    .......

  • Jac35Jac35 Member Posts: 6,492
    edited July 2014
    A few pics



    Great cat


    Found this earlier today. Me, a long time ago. Great hair



    Place where we stayed on recent holiday. Great place


    View from my seat at the outside bar. Great bar
  • jdsallstarjdsallstar Member Posts: 1,675
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    Jacs Dental Plan Day 3 Little heater continues ☺ Played golf and so was back too late for the main tonight. Played a couple of Dyms at £11 and won 1 lost 1 (I stink at dyms right now) Played some weird game where you have lows and highs :). Managed to outlast Tikay though! Might have given the game away when I announced to the table at the start that I was googling how to play the silly game. Played the £2000 b/h and the £2 speed. Came 2nd in the speed for £61.85 and have just busted the b/h in 5th for £127.08. Hope  Jdsallster wins the b/h, he was chipleader when I was removed from my seat and playing really well. Reasonably happy with mtts this month. Played 4 cashed in 4 Balance with a little bit of rakeback thrown in   £1117 Teeth paid for and a bit left over for a couple of pints .......
    Posted by Jac35

    all I have to say is :)
  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 174,706
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    Well I can't go 3 whole posts without a moan! By and large the chat box facility is a good thing in online poker. I had some lovely comments last night of support and in general it's nice to chat with people you've got to know online. Occasionally it's not so good though. There was one player who was playing a little differently to the others in the main last night. Well, it was certainly working as they eventually came 2nd for a very nice pay day.  For some reason one player didn't like the way the guy was playing. He made some derogatory comments as soon as he joined the table that were ignored. Then he got knocked out by the player who he didn't seem to rate. That started some awful abuse and understandably provoked a reaction in the end.  There were the hope you get aids comments and also some vile racist abuse. What gets into these people? We were playing a £10 rebuy for gods sake! As is normally the case he is a heavy losing player during his time on here.  I've just reported it and I really hope that it's dealt with. There's just no place for it at the tables.
    Posted by Jac35
    That's just terrible, Paul.

    I'm delighted to hear you did the correct thing & reported it.

    The fact that it was all over a tenner rebuy makes it all the more ridiculous.

    There is a fellow who plays the PLO8 DYM's who abuses everyone everytime he loses a hand. Last night, with the help of asterisks & the space bar, he said to another player - "THAT IS WHY YOU DESERVE TO BE THE RE*ARD YOU ARE".

    To be fair to him, many poker players don't seem to know what "you are a re*ard", (or even "mo*on") in that context, really means.  If we berated someone for the colour of their skin, because they were financially poor, or had Downs Syndrome, everyone knows it is unacceptable. But re*ard is fine. I once saw an intelligent & high stakes player call another "a learning difficulty victim". Bet he was pleased he came up with that witty line.

    Let me say this, & I don't care what the Suits say. People who behave that way should be removed from all forms of poker. They might then think twice before shooting their mouth like a spoilt 5 year old who lost his sweeties.

    DISCLAIMER. Sheesh, I'm grumpy this morning.....   
     
  • shakinacesshakinaces Member Posts: 1,590
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    Let me say this, & I don't care what the Suits say. People who behave that way should be removed from all forms of poker.    
    Posted by Tikay10
    Awww don't do that, we want all these angry but less-competent players to stay and donate their money... just get them muted so no-one has to read their bile!

    Not started reading this diary till recently, but have to admit it's a great read.  For a Derby supporter :)

    Love the story of how the cat got adopted, that act of kindness has to warrant a lot more good karma at the poker tables!
  • Jac35Jac35 Member Posts: 6,492
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man : Awww don't do that, we want all these angry but less-competent players to stay and donate their money... just get them muted so no-one has to read their bile! Not started reading this diary till recently, but have to admit it's a great read.  For a Derby supporter :) Love the story of how the cat got adopted, that act of kindness has to warrant a lot more good karma at the poker tables!
    Posted by shakinaces
    Thanks a lot Shakin
    I'm right in thinking you're a Forest supporter? We're already bracing ourselves for the "Did you cry at Wemberley?" chants etc.. This one was spotted by a friend at Glastonbury as well. Thought it was quite good.



    How do you think you'll get on next season? Pearce the right man? I thought he did well at Man City and was a bit unlucky to be sacked. Thought he seemed pretty poor with the England U21's. Will he be allowed to spend big? Is the money actually there to spend big?
  • GlenelgGlenelg Member Posts: 6,646
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man : Nice story Jac We have a fridge magnet that says: "Its the cats house , we just pay the mortgage" Wouldn't have it any other way.
    Posted by VespaPX
    We have one which says "Husband & cat missing - Reward for cat"
  • VespaPXVespaPX Member Posts: 12,533
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man : We have one which says "Husband & cat missing - Reward for cat"
    Posted by Glenelg
    Like +1
  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr Member Posts: 8,036
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man : Thanks a lot Shakin I'm right in thinking you're a Forest supporter? We're already bracing ourselves for the "Did you cry at Wemberley?" chants etc.. This one was spotted by a friend at Glastonbury as well. Thought it was quite good. How do you think you'll get on next season? Pearce the right man? I thought he did well at Man City and was a bit unlucky to be sacked. Thought he seemed pretty poor with the England U21's. Will he be allowed to spend big? Is the money actually there to spend big?
    Posted by Jac35
    Wp.
  • Jac35Jac35 Member Posts: 6,492
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man : Wp.
    Posted by hhyftrftdr
    Lol
    Wondered if there might be any reaction from you with that one.
    He was there before the money? Seemed to do ok from afar but as you're a fan, happy to stand corrected.
    It was the same at Derby for all the years that Clough was there. Everyone outside the club seemed to believe that he was doing a great job with no money. 
    He actually spent loads,badly.

    In fairness to him as well he actually brought in some decent players. Unfortunately he bombed all the good ones out and just kept the dross and ones he could bully.
  • hhyftrftdrhhyftrftdr Member Posts: 8,036
    edited July 2014
    He had a very solid 10 games or so as caretaker manager after KK left. Which led to him getting the job full time.

    Then it all fell apart. A very average first season in charge (including a cup exit at the hands of Doncaster) was followed up by the shambolic 06/07 season.....the season where we scored 10 goals at home in the WHOLE CAMPAIGN, and not a single goal at Eastlands after the turn of the year. Anyone suffering from insomnia, just dig out a copy of that years season review, job done. You're welcome, no doctor required.

    He also signed Samaras for 6 million quid.

    I do like him, and he was in charge at City during a difficult period, but I don't know if he's cut out to be a top level manager.

    Little anecdote to the above....SP finished his playing career at City. Last game of the season, and his final ever game, was against Pompey at home. City are (I think) 4-2 up. SP is on 99 career goals. City need one more goal for a First division record (this was the swashbuckling King Kevin years). We win a penalty in stoppage time. Pearce of course steps up to take it. Dave Beasant has a word in Pearce's ear saying he isn't going to move. What does Stu do?

    Over the bar. GG Pearce, wp.
  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 174,706
    edited July 2014
    In Response to Re: Ramblings of an old man:
    He had a very solid 10 games or so as caretaker manager after KK left. Which led to him getting the job full time. Then it all fell apart. A very average first season in charge (including a cup exit at the hands of Doncaster) was followed up by the shambolic 06/07 season.....the season where we scored 10 goals at home in the WHOLE CAMPAIGN, and not a single goal at Eastlands after the turn of the year. Anyone suffering from insomnia, just dig out a copy of that years season review, job done. You're welcome, no doctor required. He also signed Samaras for 6 million quid. I do like him, and he was in charge at City during a difficult period, but I don't know if he's cut out to be a top level manager. Little anecdote to the above....SP finished his playing career at City. Last game of the season, and his final ever game, was against Pompey at home. City are (I think) 4-2 up. SP is on 99 career goals. City need one more goal for a First division record (this was the swashbuckling King Kevin years). We win a penalty in stoppage time. Pearce of course steps up to take it. Dave Beasant has a word in Pearce's ear saying he isn't going to move. What does Stu do? Over the bar. GG Pearce, wp.
    Posted by hhyftrftdr
    Ha! Great story.

    I think even Stuart's most ardent admirers would reaily concede that he is not exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer.

    He was, of course, a quite wonderful player, & we all loved him.
     
    He then became a Manager, or more correctly, "Manager".
     
  • TeddyBloatTeddyBloat Member Posts: 1,419
    edited July 2014
    My fav anecdote re: pearce was when he first signed for forest clough asked franz carr, his flying winger, tp really put the young left back to the test in his first training sessions. Within half an hour carr was on the sidelines for a few weeks after being subjected to what is known as a 'reducer' from pearce.

    That or when he tried to 'run off' a broken leg. Sums him up well.
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