So then the boring stuff before poker gets slotted in! Got good O levels. Thought I was clever and discovered boys . got 1 A level (just). Went to agriculture college qualified as a farm manager (and hardened drinker) but couldn't get a job as a woman - "My lads won't take orders from a lass" syndrome. Had been riding since 3, and eventing since 15 so ended up (long story) as a three day eventer. Qualified for badminton and was on the long list for the Sydney Olympics when I had a bad riding accident and that, as they say, was the end of that.
I now work on and off, and in between play poker. I have been playing for around 8 years now. I started playing in Stakis, Russell Square, graduated to the Vic and then the world!! I play anything . a gambler at heart; the more complicated the game the more I enjoy it. So if 6 pot limit card hi-lo "L" is your bag, I'll be there.
I used to run private games in London, but although a very profitable side line, getting players in the right place at the right time every week was a logistical nightmare and although we did well and had good reports from the games, I ended up deciding to spend more time playing than actually organising.
I enjoy the social side of poker as much as the playing side; I am extremely competitive and like beating the boys. Recent results include a final table in Tunica 2005 along with 2 other money finishes, and splitting the 500 euro rebuy with Peter Costa and Ivan Donaghy in the Merrion.
The player I most admire is Lucy Rokach. I think she is streets above all the other female players in Europe. My dream is to be the first woman to win the main event of the WSOP - we can all dream can't we!!
I have always admired (and feared) the way Dave plays, and have loved reading Tikays reports so to be involved in blondepoker is an honour. At present I am working, but I am starting to get too busy with other things to actually find I may not have time to work anymore!
