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Title: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: ericstoner on October 15, 2007, 04:22:25 PM First let me say thank you to Tighty and the rest of the Blonde management, for considering me for the Blonde Hal of fame.I was completely overcome when Tikay whilst going through his preamble at the BB this last weekend, gave a glowing testament to someone,who sounded not unlike me.
I was sat next to Simon Now ab,waiting to start the BB tourney,when suddenly Kev came over to present me with a lovely framed cert confirming me as an entrant into the 'Blonde Hall of Fame' And drowned out by applase I was Stunned. I have enjoyed immensely my time at Blonde,and though, as many of you know ,I live every day as if it were my last,I hope to be around for a good time yet. Tightys kind words,have stopped me in my tracks . Whare did he get that info from I don't talk about my medical condition,as i dialise to live not live to dialise.but I'd like to say that , after my 5th transplant in July 1986,it was a group of policeman who answered a desperate call from the sergeons at Diulwich,to line up and donate the 40 units of blood i needed in the couple of hours it took to repair the burst Artery in my left leg where my new graft had been attached to. As a side point my surgeon(Mr Michael Bewick) told me later, I only survived cos another surgeon happened to be in the hospital early that Saturday morning, and was able to assist in the fixing process. I did indeed lose my darling wife Karen in March 2001, and it was her I thought of as the presentation was carried out.She'd have been made up RIP Karen, I have luckily two wonderful grown up children,Tom who started the Bath uni poker soc, some years ago, and the dizzy Lucy, who's antics keep me on my toes,and who plays a mean game herself,though is too occupied with her design work to attend any live games at the mo. Although knocked out by Simon Nowab after the first hour of Sat's BB tourney, I still had a great weekend, and of course was pleased to see Portsmouth Kev take it down,hugh unlucky Mel (Londonpokergirl) who took defeat with her usual good grace. It was great meeting old and making new friends,everyone is so nice to me,their caring should be bottled, it would solve many problems. But just a final special thanks to Glenn(bigfalla) who kept a close eye on me.even coming back to the future inn, when i arrived in town just to save me from coming over and also going back to the hotel alone......thanks mate. Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Bainn on October 15, 2007, 04:25:21 PM You really deserve it my friend.
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: kinboshi on October 15, 2007, 04:26:16 PM ;tightend;
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: LeKnave on October 15, 2007, 04:27:23 PM You really deserve it my friend. ;iagree; never seen you without a smile on your face and a one-liner at the ready. ;tightend; ;tightend; ;tightend;Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: The_duke on October 15, 2007, 04:28:35 PM ;tightend; :respect: ;tightend;
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Indestructable on October 15, 2007, 04:30:17 PM Nice one, well deserved.
;applause; Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Flea on October 15, 2007, 04:34:11 PM You really deserve it my friend. ;iagree; never seen you without a smile on your face and a one-liner at the ready. ;tightend; ;tightend; ;tightend;Ditto and Congratulations. Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: bhoywonder on October 15, 2007, 04:35:40 PM nice post
and well deserved sir eric Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Sark79 on October 15, 2007, 04:42:39 PM Well done Boss, you are always one of the good guys on Blonde, I can't remember you saying a bad word about anyone.
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: matt674 on October 15, 2007, 04:46:26 PM Although knocked out by Simon (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=399) Nowab (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=399) after the first hour of Sat's BB tourney, ;gobsmacked; Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: ripple11 on October 15, 2007, 04:52:37 PM Congratulations Totally deserved :respect: Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Geo the Sarge on October 15, 2007, 05:14:53 PM ;tightend; ;tightend; ;tightend;
Top man, well deserved. Kerr sends his best wishes too. Geo Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: AndrewT on October 15, 2007, 05:15:03 PM Well done on a truly deserved award Brendan.
After hearing about the struggles and challenges you have faced in your life I thought it was especially cruel of the poker gods to give you a seat between Simon Nowab and Ironside on Saturday - surely no one should have to suffer like that? Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Delboy on October 15, 2007, 05:25:59 PM ;tightend; ;tightend; ;tightend; ;tightend;
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: The_nun on October 15, 2007, 05:30:15 PM Nice one Brendon , much deserved. xx
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: redimp on October 15, 2007, 05:36:31 PM Many congrats
:respect: :respect: Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Shogun112 on October 15, 2007, 05:38:03 PM Well done Brendan, and as they all say, Well Deserved.. And, nice to see you again at the weekend...
Cheers Carl.. Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Wardonkey on October 15, 2007, 05:41:59 PM ;hattip;
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Bigfella on October 15, 2007, 05:48:38 PM Well done Brendan, next stop Waterford.
;applause; ;applause; :)up ;yippee; ;sark; :respect: ;yippee; ;sark; :)up ;applause; ;applause; Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: bone1986 on October 15, 2007, 06:59:32 PM :respect:
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: xxMAIRxx on October 15, 2007, 10:40:41 PM Very well done brendan ;applause;
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: DesD on October 15, 2007, 11:39:00 PM Nice one, well deserved. ;applause; Couldn't put it better. ;applause; ;applause; ;applause; Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: kvnstv on October 16, 2007, 09:40:43 AM A thoroughly deserved accolade. When I think of Brendan I think, getting it quietly and winning with class.
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Rod Paradise on October 16, 2007, 02:00:15 PM It was well deserved & only right to have it presented at a blonde Bash.
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: ericstoner on October 18, 2007, 06:51:34 PM ;bump; so my friend can find it.
Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: londonpokergirl on October 18, 2007, 06:58:16 PM Congratulations Totally deserved :respect: ;iagree; Well done hun x Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Bainn on October 18, 2007, 07:04:43 PM ;bump; so my friend can find it. Further "Bumpage" from me.... Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Bodddders on October 18, 2007, 07:33:10 PM Very much deserved.
Hope to see you at an Apat event in the near future. Title: Re: I'm Overwhelmed Post by: Harmony26 on October 18, 2007, 11:22:09 PM So well deserved, Brendan. I am delighted for you. Missed you greatly at the w/e.
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