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Title: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 07, 2007, 10:47:20 PM Greetings one and all and welcome to the 2007 Luton Christmas Cracker, possibly the most hotly anticipated of all the Christmas Crackers in the entire world... and the universe. In fact, myself and Junglecat (mistakenly spelled Junglcat on his blonde poker hoodie in what he himself referred to as "how Barry (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=42) Neville (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=42) would pronounce it") have decided to create our own festival to combat the seemingly endless string of events that are indeed unimaginatively called 'Crackers'. Therefore, we have come up with the inaugural 'Junglcat and Snoopy Christmas Corker', to be staged every year in our imaginative worlds (we are too lazy to actually form a real event).
The structure of our events have already been discussed at length. Due to the limited amount of chips at our disposal, I believe the maximum number of players is limited at 5 players per tournament, but fear not, as we are planning an eclectic series of events, including a controversial H.O.R.S.E event, if only to attract the big names from across the pond. As for the blind structure, we will be offering every single level known to man, including the rarely seen 37.5/75 level. This weekend at the G Casino may not be a showcase of Corkerness, but we fully expect the srtucture to be familiarly cracking nonetheless. With lower numbers expected (the GUKPT and extended festival circuit surely playing a part) and two days to play with, there's no reason why the players won't be given ample time to allow skill to prevail over luck. We're not sure which players will be making the trip, but it should be a hoot, so make sure you join Dana and I for the best updates in town, or perhaps the only ones if the recent Midland Masters is anything to go by. Either way, feel free to fire away your requests or good luck messages and we''ll do our very best to cater to your every need, including norkage if available! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 07, 2007, 11:26:21 PM Play commences at 6pm.
Two questions? (1) How many players will start this event? (2) With the GBPT and GUKPT heading for a second season, are there too many festivals on the current circuit? Should they consider removing events such as the Poker 6, Midlands Medley, etc? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Robert HM on December 08, 2007, 12:36:35 AM 1. 100
2. Hope full the better comps with the right structures will be supported and the lesser ones fade. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Colchester Kev on December 08, 2007, 01:07:52 AM 1. 100 2. Hope full the better comps with the right structures will be supported and the lesser ones fade. 95 I hope not, £100 comps with a half decent structure are whats needed ... i would love to get a truthful and real answer to the question of how many players pay their own entry into GUKPT events (by paying own entry i mean stumping up the grand each time and not qualifying online, being backed or being sponsored) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 02:06:51 AM has the "luton" christmas cracker been moved to the vic as stated on the front page? or is snoops actually doing the update from the vic using very strong binoculars?
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 02:19:46 AM has the "luton" christmas cracker been moved to the vic as stated on the front page? or is snoops actually doing the update from the vic using very strong binoculars? No, definitely at the Vic, I forgot to edit that line. ;smackedbottom; Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Royal Flush on December 08, 2007, 02:21:37 AM I hope not, £100 comps with a half decent structure are whats needed ... How come they are so poorly attended then? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 04:38:26 AM I hope not, £100 comps with a half decent structure are whats needed ... How come they are so poorly attended then? I think £100 is too small for a festival event, these are available every week. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: RED-DOG on December 08, 2007, 08:02:46 AM has the "luton" christmas cracker been moved to the vic as stated on the front page? or is snoops actually doing the update from the vic using very strong binoculars? No, definitely at the Vic, I forgot to edit that line. ;smackedbottom; Let me get this straight. The Luton Christmas Cracker is being played AT THE VIC? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: M3boy on December 08, 2007, 09:03:21 AM 67 - and thats being generous.
Marketing and online satelites would greatly improve numbers for "other" festival events Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: RED-DOG on December 08, 2007, 09:33:37 AM Well I'm playing, so that makes 68.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: TightEnd on December 08, 2007, 10:34:51 AM 1. 66
2. It needs "corporate" commitment to marketing and promotion of such festivals, this would include satellites, rather than abandoning them and expecting non-promoted events to fend for themselves. In a very crowded schedule they are going to suffer. They should represent the step from regular £250 type events to £500 plus for these festivals and then up to the GUKPT. £100 is way too small, one could play 3 of these a week within 40 miles of London if you wanted already. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Slick Kid on December 08, 2007, 01:26:01 PM 1. 44
2. I think the competition and amount of events countrywide can only be good for POKER, but this is an inter group thing which makes no sense as they are sucking the life out off their established festivals with poor planning. Luton was nothing like l remember this week and it will take a bit of good PR work to get me back for another festival. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: ripple11 on December 08, 2007, 01:31:12 PM 1)...62
2) these sort of festivals, with a main event buy in of around £500 should be a stepping stone to GUKPT......PROMOTED with on line and live satellites with guarantees and maybe some added value. Maybe they could take some ideas from the Virgin festival in Brum.......entertainment,bounties on players,bubble prize,first out prize,sit and go comps,half price drinks at the bar etc........ Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: vinni on December 08, 2007, 01:54:58 PM make that 63 runners ,though good imfomation ALI MALLU is back .
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Dingdell on December 08, 2007, 01:55:58 PM make that 63 runners ,though good imfomation Ali (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) Mallu (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) is back . Is he allowed in? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: vinni on December 08, 2007, 02:19:15 PM yep , the ban has been lifted.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 08, 2007, 02:49:57 PM 73.5 (Shieldsy ITB counts as 1.5)..
One time for me or shieldsy! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 08, 2007, 03:24:58 PM Can anyone tell me what time it starts please? Shieldsy's ticket from when the computers were working says 6pm, but the ticket that I got when done manually says 8pm.......... ?
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: M3boy on December 08, 2007, 03:31:14 PM 6pm
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: The_nun on December 08, 2007, 03:32:26 PM http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=29219.0
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Colchester Kev on December 08, 2007, 03:35:22 PM good luck rooks and upthemariners chop it heads up lads, Shieldsy can have third ;)
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Rookie (Rodney) on December 08, 2007, 03:46:31 PM Cheers, 3 way chop is good, forgot to say gl to Mariners too, introduce yourself today, im the one in the yellow shirt with Rookie written on it! lol
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: ripple11 on December 08, 2007, 04:09:31 PM good luck rooks and upthemariners chop it heads up lads, Shieldsy can have third ;) Sounds fine for us 10% ers ! ;goodluck; guys Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 04:10:45 PM good luck to all blondes of course but especially the ITB boys rookie and shieldsy!
one time for the itb's version of laural and hardy ;D rotflmfao Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Tractor on December 08, 2007, 04:26:32 PM Gl to all the Blondes and.......
(http://www.ehistorybuff.com/sk/laurelhardy_sp%20copywm5.jpg) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 04:54:57 PM Gl to all the Blondes and....... (http://www.ehistorybuff.com/sk/laurelhardy_sp%20copywm5.jpg) spitting image of rooks and shieldsy rotflmfao Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 05:24:22 PM Evening all! We are fresh from a pointless half hour driving around Luton trying to find our hotel before giving up and heading straight for the casino... Oops... Anyway, we are happily ensconced now in the bowels of the Luton G Casino. Camera's a-charging, we're working out how to use the tournament clock, and play is due to start at 6pm. See you then...
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 05:49:08 PM Greetings all, we have indeed arrived, although after a hellacious journey in which our Internet route planner let us down to the point of actually fabricating roads and locations. In fact, it comes to something when a phone conversation with TightEnd is more reliable than the endless intelligence capacities of the world wide web. Sigh.
So, after heading up numerous dead ends and one way systems (since when was Luton the new London?!), we finally stumbled upon the dual carriage that the Casino lies on. A relieved trundle into the car park and we were finally here, braced and raring to go. I've never been to this Casino before, and was pleasantly surprised to (1) its size and (2) its general brand spanking newness, both of which are top class. In many ways, it's reminiscent of the Broadway Casino in Birmingham in terms of spaciousness and decor. However, and although I have yet to fully justify this observation, there doesn't seem to be the same buzz about the place that was once enjoyed on Dunstable Road. Everyone seems very morbid and the general atmosphere is somewhat lack-lustre. My hope tonight is that the numbers for tonights £750 Main Event suddenly implode and we are treated to a hustle and bustle of poker festivity. The chances are though, that we'll only see around 60 or 70 runners, because with just twenty minutes left before the official kick-off time, there were only a few familiar faces mulling around the bar. Numbers might be low and the atmosphere a worry, but we have one saving grace in the returning Ali Malu, who could spark any tournament, and cardroom for that matter, into life with his eye-brow raising approach to Texas Hold'Em. Fingers crossed that he is in full Malluing mode so we have plenty of action to report. He doesn't often let us down on that front. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 06:17:32 PM my guess is 43 will start .
are they off on time? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 06:19:55 PM my guess is 43 will start . are they off on time? Yes, yes, yes, they're off, triggering me to push the big red button that launches the sparkling clock. The board, however, seems to have gone bananas, stating that there were 44 starters with 40 left! One of them is the correct answer, not sure which. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 06:26:05 PM Even at these very early of stages, this has been a very surreal experience. As Jeff Buffenbarger and Jim McShane were entering the building, the legendary Red-Dog was exiting, his departing words being "there's just no value in it for me, I might head up to Dusk Till Dawn or play online," before joking, "I hope they don't scrap these little events, the Midlands Medley is one of the few I've finalled in!"
We haven't received a player list as of yet, but when we do, Dana will be tickling those keyboard keys like a maniacal secretary trying to get those names up for you. From my own eyes, however, I did manage to spot Rumit Somaiya, Stephen Holden, Harpit Gurnam, Jim Reid, Ali Mallu, David Young and others. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 06:34:29 PM Yes indeedy, this is a most boutique event today with only 40-ish runners and absolutely none of the party atmosphere that I was almost regretting not dressing up for on the way here.
Proof below: the cardroom about 10 minutes prior to kickoff. I think you can see tumbleweed... (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6251&g2_serialNumber=1) Those who have made it down here though include Mr Rumit Somaiya, relaxing with a cup of tea after an "incident" on the motorway. Apparently said "incident" involved speeds of around 100mph, a bunch of skidding, and by some total miracle, no injury to either Mr Somaiya or his vehicle. Or any other vehicles. He is feeling incredibly lucky tonight, so I'm picking Golden Rumit to win it, I reckon. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6265&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 06:35:53 PM Holy Moly, who needs Ali Mallu when you have a set over set encounter to thin out the field. The unfortunate recipient of this confrontation was Mark Harris, who is now most likely hurtling down the M1 at break-neck speed (yes, even through the roadworks!). On the bright side, however, at least those chips went to a blondeite, Mr UpTheMariners Daniel Rudd being the player to start off today's festivities in fine fettle. All-in with Jacks v Sixes on an 8-J-6 Flop, all Daniel had to do was dodge that case 6, of which failed to emerge as the Turn and River brought blanks.
Good start for Daniel, but chagrin for Mark who could probably join Red-Dog at another venue if he so wished. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Colchester Kev on December 08, 2007, 06:36:25 PM Yes indeedy, this is a most boutique event today with only 40-ish runners and absolutely none of the party atmosphere that I was almost regretting not dressing up for on the way here. Proof below: the cardroom about 10 minutes prior to kickoff. I think you can see tumbleweed... (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6251&g2_serialNumber=1) Those who have made it down here though include Mr Rumit (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=389) Somaiya (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=389), relaxing with a cup of tea after an "incident" on the motorway. Apparently said "incident" involved speeds of around 100mph, a bunch of skidding, and by some total miracle, no injury to either Mr Somaiya or his vehicle. Or any other vehicles. He is feeling incredibly lucky tonight, so I'm picking Golden Rumit to win it, I reckon. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6265&g2_serialNumber=1) Fk me, i must run so baddddddddd Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 06:38:18 PM Holy Moly, who needs Ali (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) Mallu (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) when you have a set over set encounter to thin out the field. The unfortunate recipient of this confrontation was Mark Harris, who is now most likely hurtling down the M1 at break-neck speed (yes, even through the roadworks!). On the bright side, however, at least those chips went to a blondeite, Mr UpTheMariners Daniel Rudd being the player to start off today's festivities in fine fettle. All-in with Jacks v Sixes on an 8-J-6 Flop, all Daniel had to do was dodge that case 6, of which failed to emerge as the Turn and River brought blanks. Good start for Daniel, but chagrin for Mark who could probably join Red-Dog at another venue if he so wished. I have just been informed that Mark Harris' nickname is 'Monkey', but he probably went 'Ape' after seeing that Flop. boom boom? (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/graphics/2006/08/29/cnrdf29.jpg) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: ripple11 on December 08, 2007, 06:39:53 PM Holy Moly, who needs Ali (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) Mallu (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) when you have a set over set encounter to thin out the field. The unfortunate recipient of this confrontation was Mark Harris, who is now most likely hurtling down the M1 at break-neck speed (yes, even through the roadworks!). On the bright side, however, at least those chips went to a blondeite, Mr UpTheMariners Daniel Rudd being the player to start off today's festivities in fine fettle. All-in with Jacks v Sixes on an 8-J-6 Flop, all Daniel had to do was dodge that case 6, of which failed to emerge as the Turn and River brought blanks. Good start for Daniel, but chagrin for Mark who could probably join Red-Dog at another venue if he so wished. ;cheerleader; ;cheerleader; :)up Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 06:43:45 PM Our Runners Today:
Paul (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=946) Alterman (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=946) Jeffery Buffenbarger Alistair Carins David Courtney Bill Davies Dany Dborin John Earle Paul Ephremsen Lee French Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Robert Garfield Andreas Georgiou Mohammed Ghani Harpit (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=163) Gurnam (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=163) Mark Harris Graham Hiew Stephen (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=804) Holden (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=804) Derek Lawless Martin Lawton Nathan Lee Karim Louis Ali (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) Mallu (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) Terry Mason James McBride Mick McCool Jim McShane Mike Moore Soner Osman Craig Owen Dervis Ozkarapinar Jim (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=599) Reid (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=599) Tony (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1235) Ringe (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1235) Richard Robinson Jeffrey Rogers Daniel Rudd Mark Segal D Shearer Yilfer (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783) Shevket (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783) Allan Shields Darren Smith Rumit (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=389) Somaiya (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=389) Tracey Troy Ben (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=46) Turnstill (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=46) Graham Wheldon David Young Arco Zuyderduyn Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 06:49:11 PM A few more snaps of our very select and exclusive field tonight:
Red Dog (Not Actually Playing) and Harpit "Rana" Gurnam (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6253&g2_serialNumber=1) A slightly blurry Stephen Holden (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6255&g2_serialNumber=1) David Young (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6262&g2_serialNumber=1) Jim Reid (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6268&g2_serialNumber=1) Ben "Rookie" Turnstill and some guy I sort of recognise but can't remember his name. Anyone? (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6270&g2_serialNumber=1) Ali Mallu and Rumit Somaiya: "Why don't you come back to my place, love?" is what Mr Mallu is saying, in the murky pit of my mind. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6266&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 06:50:28 PM nothing there to frighten the ITB boys. come on guys take it down!
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 06:50:28 PM Hey, all you Guests reading the update, have you no heart?
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5649&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 06:59:27 PM And here is the cheeky rascalous (doubt that's a word) face of the triumphant Daniel Rudd, although he looks rather more menacing in this picture.
Grr. Hear me roar! (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6272&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: byronkincaid on December 08, 2007, 07:02:34 PM And here is the cheeky rascalous (doubt that's a word) face of the triumphant Daniel Rudd, although he looks rather more menacing in this picture. Grr. Hear me roar! (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6272&g2_serialNumber=1) Kev didn't send him the Blonde top? GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAN!!!!!!! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:02:37 PM This is the startled expression of Graham Wheldon, his ghast flabbered not due to seeing tikay streak or Ali (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) Mallu (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) fold, but following a nast King versus Eights encounter which led to Jeff Rodgers flopping a set on the Flop and taking down a nice pot. Probably of scant consolation, Graham was never all-in, but is down to just a couple of thousand as a result. I think he'd rather seen tikay streak in truth, would certainly be cheaper.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6274&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 07:03:54 PM any early news on the itb boys rooks and shieldsy please?
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:05:33 PM He may not look like much, but this is the foreboding image of a talented young lad, Jim McShane having torn up the local scene over the last year with numerous cashes. The Luton regulars will know him, and probably speak highly of his game, but the general public won't, as Jim himself confessed to there barely being any sign of his mug on the Internet. So, this picture is a rarity, and one that we should all be grateful for.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6276&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:07:27 PM The board changes as frequently as David Bowie's image, but it is currently reading 46 entries, a very disappointing figure indeed and one that surely reflects poorly on the future of festivals like these. Personally, I'd be very sad to see them go, but I wouldn't be surprised if they disappeared from the poker calender come 2008.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Colchester Kev on December 08, 2007, 07:09:48 PM The board changes as frequently as David Bowie's image, but it is currently reading 46 entries, a very disappointing figure indeed and one that surely reflects poorly on the future of festivals like these. Personally, I'd be very sad to see them go, but I wouldn't be surprised if they disappeared from the poker calender come 2008. alternatively Grosvenor could spend a few quid promoting them properly and they would flourish ... maybe they DONT WANT poker players in their casinos ?? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:10:42 PM Remember this guy from the blonde bash? If you were there on the Friday night, then you certainly will, his impromptu karaoke performance of Meatloaf's Bat Out of Hell being a sight for sore eyes... nope, hold on, a sight for creating sore eyes.
Anyhow, he's a familiar face with the Vic boys, but rarely seen on the UK tournament circuit, so we should be honoured to be in his company this evening. Judging by his current body language, he doesn't seem to be too chuffed to be in mine. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6278&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:11:50 PM The board changes as frequently as David Bowie's image, but it is currently reading 46 entries, a very disappointing figure indeed and one that surely reflects poorly on the future of festivals like these. Personally, I'd be very sad to see them go, but I wouldn't be surprised if they disappeared from the poker calender come 2008. alternatively Grosvenor could spend a few quid promoting them properly and they would flourish ... maybe they DONT WANT poker players in their casinos ?? One theory is that they are happy with small numbers due to the difficulty in accruing dealers. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 07:12:55 PM The board changes as frequently as David Bowie's image, but it is currently reading 46 entries, a very disappointing figure indeed and one that surely reflects poorly on the future of festivals like these. Personally, I'd be very sad to see them go, but I wouldn't be surprised if they disappeared from the poker calender come 2008. alternatively Grosvenor could spend a few quid promoting them properly and they would flourish ... maybe they DONT WANT poker players in their casinos ?? instead of turning this into a thread about whether the festival will live or die can we now get back to what this thread is for and have some news on the 46 that are currently laying a festival event! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:13:06 PM any early news on the itb boys rooks and shieldsy please? I shall check on my next outing. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 07:14:00 PM BREAKING NEWS!
47 runners. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 07:14:58 PM any early news on the itb boys rooks and shieldsy please? I shall check on my next outing. thanks snoops :)up Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Colchester Kev on December 08, 2007, 07:18:37 PM any early news on the itb boys rooks and shieldsy please? I shall check on my next outing. thanks snoops :)up quit moaning old man and play your moves at scrabble :) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 07:25:05 PM any early news on the itb boys rooks and shieldsy please? I shall check on my next outing. thanks snoops :)up quit moaning old man and play your moves at scrabble :) i was moaning about your moaning lol. your winning you can wait lol Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 07:25:21 PM Mike Moore is on maybe twice his starting stack after a couple of very exciting hands. His Ad Kc proved good against whatever Craig Owen (who in my mind is a curious hybrid of Daniel Craig and Clive Owen and thus the Ultimate James Bond, but is in reality nothing of the sort) mucked on the J-5-A-6-K, three-hearts board, bumping up Moore's stack and leaving Mr Owen down to 4 or 5k. Next hand he found himself involved with the delightfully named Terry Mason and also Mr Karim Louis, and was again triumphant with his 9s- Js on a Td Jd 9h 2d 2s board.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 07:29:11 PM Jeff Buffenbarger's A-J is no good against his neighbour's A-K on an x-Q-x-T-x board. "Couldn't you have put that one down?" he whines, stealing his neighbour's King and trying to put it in place of the raggy river. Dealer seems unamused.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:30:02 PM BREAKING NEWS! 47 runners. Jeepers, the board is now reading 48! It's going up and up, is that meant to happen in a tournament? We're going to be here forever!!! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:35:55 PM I believe this gruesome twosome are neighbours Graham Hiew and Ben (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=46) Turnstill (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=46), the former, I believe, one of the people to come up with visor sunglasses which allow you to see your cards, although I could be wrong.
Anyhow, whilst Graham has dropped down to 7.5k, Rookie is faring much better with what looked like around the 13-14k mark. He's obviously been taught well. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6280&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:39:23 PM Is this your man, ITB? If so, then say hello to Shieldsy, who my spider senses (or, more accurately, the player list) inform me is more accurately known as Allan Shields. He's currently on 9,700, so less movement there than a nun's knickers.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6284&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:44:32 PM The player list isn't necessarily the most reliable due to the alternates striding in at the last minute, but we believe this young whipper snapper to be the unusually named Dervis Ozkarapinar (no relation to blonde's Karabiner). I was going to remove the red-eye from the photo, but then changed my mind to prove how menacing he really looks. "He looks like he's about to explode," observes one Danafish. But, explode he hasn't, instead spending his time finding the American Airlines. "I've had a bag of spanners," complains Harpit Garnham, "but this guy keeps getting Aces." One hand I just witnessed saw Dervis bet a paltry 1.5k into a 5k plus (there was definitely one 5k white chip in there) pot. Jim McShane couldn't resist the call on an 8s 3d 9s 8d 5c board, but quickly mucked when his opponent confidently revealed the Rockets.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6282&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 07:46:19 PM Is this your man, ITB? If so, then say hello to Shieldsy, who my spider senses (or, more accurately, the player list) inform me is more accurately known as Allan Shields. He's currently on 9,700, so less movement there than a nun's knickers. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6284&g2_serialNumber=1) thats him snoops the northerners amongst us will remember him as the fat guy who run rings round them at football at bb4! ;D Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:46:57 PM Taking time off from his flourishing model career, the chiseled features and long locks of Ryan Fronda have joined us here in sunny Luton. Ryan's not one for fireworks, but has excellent patience that often proves lucrative. His last fold was a good one though, table neighbour, Martin Lawton betting out 1k on a 2s 3h 4s Flop before showing 6c 5c. I think he was ahead...
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:48:09 PM Is this your man, ITB? If so, then say hello to Shieldsy, who my spider senses (or, more accurately, the player list) inform me is more accurately known as Allan Shields. He's currently on 9,700, so less movement there than a nun's knickers. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6284&g2_serialNumber=1) thats him snoops the northerners amongst us will remember him as the fat guy who run rings round them at football at bb4! ;D Judging by some of the athletes that partook in that event, it's probably more accurately "the thin guy who run rings round them at football at bb4" Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 07:50:02 PM Mother of pearl, I was just sitting at my laptop, quietly typing away my thoughts for the day, when out bashed this awful racket from two or three walls away. I see what you mean about the live music, I can imagine it might be off-putting if sat at the table. Live music and poker have never mixed from my experience, they bashed out some dance music once at the Gala Notts, which didn't go down well, although the average age on that night was about 60, and not even tikay was there!
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: M3boy on December 08, 2007, 07:52:36 PM 48 runners - about what I expected.
Someone MUST listen surely? Anyhow, how is my 10% doing? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 07:56:15 PM Snnops can you wish Daniel Rudd good luck.
I got a text from Rob Garfield telling me Monkey was 1st out. It was only later i realised that daniel was the man that done it. Unlucky Mark..... Justice for a week of dreadful calls and play IMO. And wish Rob good luck too. Hope he gets 2nd. Vince Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:05:37 PM 49 players! I think the comp finishes when we reach 100.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:12:45 PM Rookie is currently on 12k. As reported earlier, he was up to 14k early doors. This came about from two hands. Firstly, he managed to hit trips with A-4 versus Q-Q on an A-A-x Flop, before making up the small blind with Td 2d and being treated to a 7d 8d Tc Flop. By the time they reached the 2s Turn, Rookie was re-raising an 800 bet to 2,100 to take the pot down uncontested. Apparently, his opponent showed Jacks, which had limped pre-flop. "He was thinking of raising pre-flop," commented Rookie, "so I was worried that he might have Sevens or Eights. Thought I'd stick in 2.1k to find out."
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:13:08 PM With just 5 tables here today, big hands don't come in as thick and fast as they would do with 10, but when One Hand Rumit's in the game, you can always guarantee at least one funny tale, as Dana will explain.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: RED-DOG on December 08, 2007, 08:14:56 PM Mother of pearl, I was just sitting at my laptop, quietly typing away my thoughts for the day, when out bashed this awful racket from two or three walls away. I see what you mean about the live music, I can imagine it might be off-putting if sat at the table. Live music and poker have never mixed from my experience, they bashed out some dance music once at the Gala Notts, which didn't go down well, although the average age on that night was about 60, and not even tikay was there! Regular updates on the band please. Style, volume, repertoire etc Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 08:15:40 PM Rumit is OUT. Here is the story as related to me from the next table where he is now munching on some kind of tuna fish salad.
Finding himself with Aces, as you do, he has delighted when Tracey Troy raised to 300. A bunch of people called around and so he made it 900. As you do. With your Aces. Tracey folds but there are other callers. The flop comes Q-2-2 and it checks around to Jeff (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=196) Rogers (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=196) who bets 1k. Rumit makes it 3k and Jeff promptly goes all in. After some umm-ing and ahh-ing, Rumit calls. Jeff triumphantly turns over 7-2. "Oh well," sighs Rumit, "it makes a change from Kings beating my Aces." Must have used up all his luck for the day in not dying on the M1. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6304&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:16:49 PM One table has plenty of familiar faces on it, mainly from the Luton area:
Daniel Rudd -- 22,100 D Shearer -- 17,500 Tony (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1235) Ringe (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1235) -- 12,300 Stephen (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=804) Holden (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=804) -- 9,400 Paul (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=946) Alterman (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=946) -- 9,200 Jeff (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=593) Buffenbarger (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=593) -- 6,350 Allan Shields -- 9,350 Dave Courtney -- 9,350 Driton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) Haxhiaj (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) -- 10,850 Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:17:41 PM Mother of pearl, I was just sitting at my laptop, quietly typing away my thoughts for the day, when out bashed this awful racket from two or three walls away. I see what you mean about the live music, I can imagine it might be off-putting if sat at the table. Live music and poker have never mixed from my experience, they bashed out some dance music once at the Gala Notts, which didn't go down well, although the average age on that night was about 60, and not even tikay was there! Regular updates on the band please. Style, volume, repertoire etc I'm no expert on style and repertoire, but they're certainly number 11 on the Spinal Tap amplifier. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 08:19:07 PM Mother of pearl, I was just sitting at my laptop, quietly typing away my thoughts for the day, when out bashed this awful racket from two or three walls away. I see what you mean about the live music, I can imagine it might be off-putting if sat at the table. Live music and poker have never mixed from my experience, they bashed out some dance music once at the Gala Notts, which didn't go down well, although the average age on that night was about 60, and not even tikay was there! Regular updates on the band please. Style, volume, repertoire etc I'm no expert on style and repertoire, but they're certainly number 11 on the Spinal Tap amplifier. Oh my god, I saw a man wheeling in an amp about the size of a central London flat. God help us all. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:19:29 PM Rumit is OUT. Here is the story as related to me from the next table where he is now munching on some kind of tuna fish salad. Finding himself with Aces, as you do, he has delighted when Tracey Troy raised to 300. A bunch of people called around and so he made it 900. As you do. With your Aces. Tracey folds but there are other callers. The flop comes Q-2-2 and it checks around to Jeff (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=196) Rogers (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=196) who bets 1k. Rumit makes it 3k and Jeff promptly goes all in. After some umm-ing and ahh-ing, Rumit calls. Jeff triumphantly turns over 7-2. "Oh well," sighs Rumit, "it makes a change from Kings beating my Aces." Must have used up all his luck for the day in not dying on the M1. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6304&g2_serialNumber=1) As usual, Rumit took his beat well. Obviously it was nigh on impossible to get away from with a Flop like that - "I thought no one woudl have paid 1,300 to see the Flop with a Two." - but oh how wrong he was. "At least you have a story," I joked. "But why couldn't it have been Kings or Queens or something? Why 7-2." he replied. "It was suited," I added. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:22:04 PM The players have just returned from a mini break (think those bite-size Kit-Kats) and are now braced and raring to go.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 08:23:34 PM Here is Mr Allan Shields, enjoying a bit of a craic with Jeff Buffenbarger most of the time, although not really in this photo where it looks a bit like Jeff has just announced that he's planted a bomb under the table. He hasn't. Anyway, Allan's on just under his 10k starting stack. Jeff's on around 12k.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6288&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 08:27:55 PM Craig Owen has recovered admirably from his early blow - he just doubled up with a nut flush to 8 or 10k. Here he is with Mr Yilfer Shevket, who was extremely keen to ascertain whether I had seen him on TV. He's been on eight times! He told me his name was James Bond too. I'm very confused. :(
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6297&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 08:29:29 PM I got a text from Rob (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) Garfield (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) telling me Monkey was 1st out. It was only later i realised that daniel was the man that done it. Unlucky Mark..... Justice for a week of dreadful calls and play IMO. And wish Rob good luck too. Hope he gets 2nd. Vince Looks like Rob's a pretty big stack at the moment, on maybe 25k. Doesn't he look delighted about it too? (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6301&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 08:29:58 PM just sit quiet shieldsy wait for jeff to over commit those chips and then they'l be yours lol
love being on a table with jeff certainly entertaining! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: b4matt on December 08, 2007, 08:30:24 PM Best air guitar i've seen for a while
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 08:30:46 PM EXCITEMENT IN THE THE CARDROOM!
Harpit Gurnam's noodles are cold. He was expecting them to be hot. Lots of people are shouting. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6292&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: boldie on December 08, 2007, 08:33:15 PM best of luck to upthemariners in this one so that loads of blondes get paid.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:37:18 PM Craig Owen has recovered admirably from his early blow - he just doubled up with a nut flush to 8 or 10k. Here he is with Mr Yilfer (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783) Shevket (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783), who was extremely keen to ascertain whether I had seen him on TV. He's been on eight times! He told me his name was James Bond too. I'm very confused. :( (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6297&g2_serialNumber=1) Contrary to popular belief, these two are NOT twins. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:39:40 PM I'm rather surprised actually, over the last hour, the place has become busier and busier and it actually feels like an atmosphere is building up. It's just a shame we only had 49 runners for the poker.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: tonysaint on December 08, 2007, 08:40:01 PM How is Mike Moore doing please ?
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 08, 2007, 08:40:12 PM Craig Owen has recovered admirably from his early blow - he just doubled up with a nut flush to 8 or 10k. Here he is with Mr Yilfer (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783) Shevket (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783), who was extremely keen to ascertain whether I had seen him on TV. He's been on eight times! He told me his name was James Bond too. I'm very confused. :( (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6297&g2_serialNumber=1) Contrary to popular belief, these two are NOT twins. WHAT??? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 08:42:53 PM I'm rather surprised actually, over the last hour, the place has become busier and busier and it actually feels like an atmosphere is building up. It's just a shame we only had 49 runners for the poker. the place is more of a night club at weekends catering for the clubbers but usually provides some nice fodder for the cash games later on. also there is a couple of big fights tonight on the tv so expect it to get busier! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:43:47 PM Jim '77dave' McShane is OUT.
"What happened?" I asked. "Jim Reid," he replied abruptly. There was a slight pause where I wasn't sure if that was the end of the informative tale, but after a brief poke he coughed up. "I limped under-the-gun with A-K, and so did he in 4th spot with K-4. K-3-5 Flop. I bet, he called. Seven on the Turn, I moved all-in, he called and hit the straight with a Six on the River." "He called an all-in with K-4?" I asked bemused. "Well, I only had 1,500 at the time," he replied honestly. "How did you lose the rest of your stack?" "Tens into Jacks, Jacks into Aces, and Queens into Kings." Say no more. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:46:02 PM I'm rather surprised actually, over the last hour, the place has become busier and busier and it actually feels like an atmosphere is building up. It's just a shame we only had 49 runners for the poker. the place is more of a night club at weekends catering for the clubbers but usually provides some nice fodder for the cash games later on. also there is a couple of big fights tonight on the tv so expect it to get busier! Yeah, I definitely get that feeling. It must bring in some good money though targeting these audiences, so it's hard to criticise. Still, it's very nice here. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 08:48:10 PM I got a text from Rob (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) Garfield (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) telling me Monkey was 1st out. It was only later i realised that daniel was the man that done it. Unlucky Mark..... Justice for a week of dreadful calls and play IMO. And wish Rob good luck too. Hope he gets 2nd. Vince Looks like Rob's a pretty big stack at the moment, on maybe 25k. Doesn't he look delighted about it too? (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6301&g2_serialNumber=1) Rob and his newly acquired earring loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool he is 40 coming on for 14. Looks like a bum tamperer. Looks like Rob's a pretty big stack at the moment, on maybe 25k. Doesn't he look delighted about it too? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: The_nun on December 08, 2007, 08:50:28 PM All you need now is Russ Abbott to enter the buliding..
OHHH what an atmosphere... Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 08:51:12 PM i love a party with a happy atmosphere Maureen.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: AlexMartin on December 08, 2007, 08:54:28 PM Evening Snoops and Dana, several requests but im sure you'll have time as this is the 1st time you have updated a SNG.
Best of luck to the Luton regs, Terry Mason, Jeff, Mr.Garfield (complete with mid-life crisis diamond earing :) ) . Also bol to UptheMariners, class thinking poker player. Also could you ask Jim who did what in the £400 final yesterday, hope he came second. Finally can you give my apologies to rookie who i owe some cash to but couldnt make it today as im pretty sure im dying. Wish him luck too, not that he needs it after winning mansion......again. cheers kids. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: RED-DOG on December 08, 2007, 08:56:39 PM OHHH what an atmosphere... I thought it was "Oh what a gnat must fear....." Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 08:59:59 PM We're having trouble identifying this chap, so if anyone recognises him speak now or forever... well, just speak now please. We think there's a small chance he might be Lee French, but we're not 100%, so for now he's going down as Pinkeyboy.
Pinkeyboy is currently on circa 15.5k after check-raising Mick McCool's 1.1k bet on a Flop of 7c 4s 7d all-in for 14k. Mick mulled it over momentary and scratched his chin before making the fold, perhaps bamboozled by the sudden all-in overbet. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6305&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 09:00:19 PM lol another mug that has lent alex money.... this list is never ending.......
Only joking Alex, get well soon son... know from thursday that u were really rough. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:01:20 PM All you need now is Russ Abbott to enter the buliding.. OHHH what an atmosphere... Did someone call? YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6w3bp0K0UdM Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 09:04:03 PM We're having trouble identifying this chap, so if anyone recognises him speak now or forever... well, just speak now please. We think there's a small chance he might be Lee French, but we're not 100%, so for now he's going down as Pinkeyboy. Pinkeyboy is currently on circa 15.5k after check-raising Mick (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=281) McCool (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=281)'s 1.1k bet on a Flop of 7c 4s 7d all-in for 14k. Mick mulled it over momentary and scratched his chin before making the fold, perhaps bamboozled by the sudden all-in overbet. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6305&g2_serialNumber=1) Have you thought of asking him his name snoops? Just an idea...... Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:05:05 PM Daniel Rudd is in the thick of the action one again, but was it case of pinchy pinchy or er... handy handy. Anyhow, make your own mind up, but with Jeff Buffenbarger raising it up to 375 and being called behind by both Dave Courtney and Driton Haxhiaj, Daniel threw in 2k to force all three players to fold. A hand or a steal, any guesses, I could probably find out.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 09:06:22 PM All you need now is Russ Abbott to enter the buliding.. OHHH what an atmosphere... more like a madhouse!or will be when i get there in about an hour! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 09:08:39 PM Evening Snoops and Dana, several requests but im sure you'll have time as this is the 1st time you have updated a SNG. Best of luck to the Luton regs, Terry Mason, Jeff, Mr.Garfield (complete with mid-life crisis diamond earing :) ) . Also bol to UptheMariners, class thinking poker player. Also could you ask Jim who did what in the £400 final yesterday, hope he came second. Finally can you give my apologies to rookie who i owe some cash to but couldnt make it today as im pretty sure im dying. Wish him luck too, not that he needs it after winning mansio (http://www.mansion.com/?trackid=248366)n (http://www.mansion.com/?trackid=248366)......again. cheers kids. i sense another "someones gonna die " thread coming on rotflmfao seriously alex il let him know im sure it wont be a problem, get well soon. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: AlexMartin on December 08, 2007, 09:10:18 PM We're having trouble identifying this chap, so if anyone recognises him speak now or forever... well, just speak now please. We think there's a small chance he might be Lee French, but we're not 100%, so for now he's going down as Pinkeyboy. Pinkeyboy is currently on circa 15.5k after check-raising Mick (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=281) McCool (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=281)'s 1.1k bet on a Flop of 7c 4s 7d all-in for 14k. Mick mulled it over momentary and scratched his chin before making the fold, perhaps bamboozled by the sudden all-in overbet. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6305&g2_serialNumber=1) Have you thought of asking him his name snoops? Just an idea...... you hear of that band JAMIROQUA.......pretty sure he's heavily involved in that. Seriiiiiioooouusly minted. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 09:11:17 PM Nice to meet u the other day paul.
Hope rooky does well. Not too well, but well. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 09:12:37 PM Best of luck to the Luton regs, Terry Mason, Jeff, Mr.Garfield (complete with mid-life crisis diamond earing :) ) . Also bol to UptheMariners, class thinking poker player. Is that Mr Jeff Buffenbarger you're after? Because if so, then BOK! He's out. Not sure what happened to do all the damage beforehand, but he shoved for his last 2k or so, only for the limper in seat 8 (sorry, don't know his name, I'll try to get a photo when the beagle gets back with the camera) to re-raise all in. "Oh no, he trapped me!" cried Jeff, and indeed his Kh 7c was no match for the dominating Ad Ks that Seat-Eightyboy was holding, and the Jd Td 5d Qd Kc board ment that Jeff was still very definitely losing at the end of the hand. No hard feelings though, handshakes all round before he wandered off to join the terrifying Saturday Night Gambling Party currently happening on the main casino floor. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: AlexMartin on December 08, 2007, 09:12:46 PM Quote from: [url=http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1198 Alex[/url] Martin (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1198) link=topic=29469.msg604016#msg604016 date=1197147268] Evening Snoops and Dana, several requests but im sure you'll have time as this is the 1st time you have updated a SNG. Best of luck to the Luton regs, Terry Mason, Jeff, Mr.Garfield (complete with mid-life crisis diamond earing :) ) . Also bol to UptheMariners, class thinking poker player. Also could you ask Jim who did what in the £400 final yesterday, hope he came second. Finally can you give my apologies to rookie who i owe some cash to but couldnt make it today as im pretty sure im dying. Wish him luck too, not that he needs it after winning mansio (http://www.[url=http://www.mansion.com/?trackid=248366)n (http://www.mansion.com/?trackid=248366).com/?trackid=248366]mansio[/url]mansio (http://www.[url=http://www.mansion.com/?trackid=248366)n (http://www.mansion.com/?trackid=248366).com/?trackid=248366]n[/url]......again. cheers kids. i sense another "someones gonna die " thread coming on rotflmfao seriously alex il let him know im sure it wont be a problem, get well soon. cheers Turny. Im still putting the sweat in sweat betty :( Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 09:14:04 PM Have you thought of asking him his name snoops? Just an idea...... Oh, but the shame! ;ashamed; Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 09:15:37 PM Can we just have a thread on the progress of Daniel? Bit like the womble one that made best of blonde? Hand by hand reports etc.......
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 09:16:04 PM Nice to meet u the other day paul. Hope rooky does well. Not too well, but well. nice to meet you to vince, have seen you a few times at the casino so its nice to put a blonde name to the face. as for rookies doing well lets hope so though for a percentage point of view id prefer Shieldsy. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 09:19:38 PM Need Daniel to win. My girlfriend had just booked 2 tickets to Take That on New Years eve for 400 sodding quid.
Anyone wanna go with her? surely she doesnt think im going? does she? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:21:13 PM We're having trouble identifying this chap, so if anyone recognises him speak now or forever... well, just speak now please. We think there's a small chance he might be Lee French, but we're not 100%, so for now he's going down as Pinkeyboy. Pinkeyboy is currently on circa 15.5k after check-raising Mick (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=281) McCool (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=281)'s 1.1k bet on a Flop of 7c 4s 7d all-in for 14k. Mick mulled it over momentary and scratched his chin before making the fold, perhaps bamboozled by the sudden all-in overbet. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6305&g2_serialNumber=1) Have you thought of asking him his name snoops? Just an idea...... His name is indeed Lee French. When I poker him on the shoulder, he almost jumped out of his skin like a leaping salmon. "Christ," he said, "you scared the crap out of me." Apparently, Lee' not feeling well today, one of many flu sufferers. I'm sure 1st prize would solve that problem. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 09:22:37 PM lets hope rookie and shieldsy can go deep as there will be a big itb contingent assembling at the casino very shortly could be a very drunk night!
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 09:23:14 PM A very large pot indeed, like so:
(http://www.tejassmokers.com/images/IMG_0248.jpg) Mr D Shearer raised to 650 from the cutoff, only for Tony Ringe on the button to make it 2650, only for Stephen Holden on the small blind to re-raise all in for another 4850. I know it was another 4850 because Tony Ringe got as far as asking for a count before he folded. Holden showed Kings. Here is everyone involved except the guy who won. And some incidental dealer norkage. Should you need it. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6290&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:24:09 PM Ben Turnstill is now on 24,500 after eliminating Tracey Troy with A-K on a Q-J-T Flop. In triumph, Rookie jumped onto the felt screaming "Yeehaa" whilst swinging his trousers around his head in celebration. Okay, I made that up, he took it quietly.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 09:25:52 PM Ben (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=46) Turnstill (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=46) is now on 24,500 after eliminating Tracey Troy with A-K on a Q-J-T Flop. In triumph, Rookie jumped onto the felt screaming "Yeehaa" whilst swinging his trousers around his head in celebration. Okay, I made that up, he took it quietly. rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfao rotflmfao Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:25:53 PM Another player gone is pseudo Welshman Harpit Gurnam.
"I was short at the time," he mused. "I got in with a flush draw against a flopped straight but didn't hit." Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 09:27:45 PM Ben (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=46) Turnstill (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=46) is now on 24,500 after eliminating Tracey Troy with A-K on a Q-J-T Flop. In triumph, Rookie jumped onto the felt screaming "Yeehaa" whilst swinging his trousers around his head in celebration. Okay, I made that up, he took it quietly. nice one rooks :)up had worse flops lol! now all be afraid rooks has chips! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 09:29:49 PM Double-up for Ali (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) Mallu (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23):
I believe he open-shoved for 6225 on a 2s 4c Kd flop and was called by Lee French (he of the pink shirt in seat 9). Mallu is holding Kh Jh and French is holding -arrrghhh!!! - a superior King (I think it was A-K). But a rivered Jack for two pair and Mr Mallu stays in. Here is Mr Maggu, I mean Mallu, upon seeing his opponent's hand. (http://www.collider.com/uploads/imageGallery/Mr_Magoo_DVD/mr._magoo__2_.jpg) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:31:08 PM Crikey O'Reilly, they're dropping like Lemmings on a greased up tightrope here, Dave Lloyd the latest to join Jim Mcshane and Jeff Buffenbarger at the cash tables.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:32:15 PM We're having trouble locating Mike Moore. Is he a local?
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:35:28 PM As I joined Table Alterman, there was a board of 5s Th Ad 5h and 4.5k in the pot. Surprisingly, the bet from Driton Haxhiaj was only 1.5k, but it was enough to force Tony Ringe to fold.
By the way, you know they say nothing rhymes with syringe, how about Ringe, or do names not count? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 09:36:53 PM As I joined Table Alterman, there was a board of 5s Th Ad 5h and 4.5k in the pot. Surprisingly, the bet from Driton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) Haxhiaj (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) was only 1.5k, but it was enough to force Tony (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1235) Ringe (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1235) to fold. By the way, you know they say nothing rhymes with syringe, how about Ringe, or do names not count? doesnt minge rhyme with syringe? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 09:37:32 PM binge & fringe.....
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:37:46 PM And here is Driton Haxhiaj in the flesh. Affectionately known as the Scrabble Man, stick him down on Facebook and you'll be good for what I reckon is 34 points.
I challenge anyone to find a poker player who is worth more. Are there any out there? (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6315&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:38:50 PM binge & fringe..... Oh, good point, there must be loads. I think they must be looking for something that also rhymes with the first syllable too (ie. sur-inge). I believe orange is the closest they've ever come to. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: boldie on December 08, 2007, 09:39:02 PM As I joined Table Alterman, there was a board of 5s Th Ad 5h and 4.5k in the pot. Surprisingly, the bet from Driton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) Haxhiaj (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) was only 1.5k, but it was enough to force Tony (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1235) Ringe (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1235) to fold. By the way, you know they say nothing rhymes with syringe, how about Ringe, or do names not count? was going to post some rhymes with syringe but I can see others have already done that ;) How's about..the discussion that "Orange" rhymes with "Syringe" as well Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 09:39:25 PM alex, is ur msn switchen on?
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:41:10 PM As I joined Table Alterman, there was a board of 5s Th Ad 5h and 4.5k in the pot. Surprisingly, the bet from Driton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) Haxhiaj (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) was only 1.5k, but it was enough to force Tony (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1235) Ringe (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=1235) to fold. By the way, you know they say nothing rhymes with syringe, how about Ringe, or do names not count? was going to post some rhymes with syringe but I can see others have already done that ;) How's about..the discussion that "Orange" rhymes with "Syringe" as well Not for me, I think it would have to be "Uringe". Is there a fruit called an Uringe? mmm Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 09:41:22 PM can you give me an update on shieldsys chips please
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:43:30 PM Did anyone know that Yilfer's Shevket was not Yilfer Shevket at all, but James Bond.
Does that even make sense to anyone? (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6296&g2_serialNumber=2) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 09:43:50 PM same difference throught o the xfactor final......wow
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Colchester Kev on December 08, 2007, 09:44:10 PM I vote we continue talking random bollocks until turny self combusts in his quest for shieldsys chip count :D :D
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:44:53 PM can you give me an update on shieldsys chips please The players are currently on a 30 minute break but we shall be checking up on chippy chip counts when they return from the bar. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: b4matt on December 08, 2007, 09:45:06 PM Nice to meet u the other day paul. Hope rooky does well. Not too well, but well. nice to meet you to vince, have seen you a few times at the casino so its nice to put a blonde name to the face. as for rookies doing well lets hope so though for a percentage point of view id prefer Shieldsy. Cheers pal Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 09:46:17 PM I vote we continue talking random bollocks until turny self combusts in his quest for shieldsys chip count :D :D GFY! ;nana; On my way down there soon il count them myself! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 09:46:33 PM same difference throught o the xfactor final......wow Oh my god there is no justice in the world. I'm not watching that show any more. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 09:48:38 PM Nice to meet u the other day paul. Hope rooky does well. Not too well, but well. nice to meet you to vince, have seen you a few times at the casino so its nice to put a blonde name to the face. as for rookies doing well lets hope so though for a percentage point of view id prefer Shieldsy. Cheers pal no worries matt will pass on your message and get them to move there arses regards details. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 09:50:04 PM same difference throught o the xfactor final......wow Oh my god there is no justice in the world. I'm not watching that show any more. bo##ocks same difference are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 09:55:18 PM Allan Shields is on 17,000 after knocking out who he described as "the guy with the Birmingham accent three seats to my right." Now, I'm no Mrs Marple, but considering that Stephen Holden has a broad Brummie accent, is no longer in the tournament, and was sitting on that table, I'd say he's our man.
Anyhow, it was a pretty simple hand, Stephen raising, Allan re-raising, Stephen pushing and Allan calling... all before the Flop. Big Slick versus Cowboys, no change, and that's all she wrote. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 09:57:03 PM same difference throught o the xfactor final......wow Oh my god there is no justice in the world. I'm not watching that show any more. bo##ocks same difference are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, of a REALLY bad bunch. Grrr. >:( Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 09:59:08 PM Allan Shields is on 17,000 after knocking out who he described as "the guy with the Birmingham accent three seats to my right." Now, I'm no Mrs Marple, but considering that Stephen (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=804) Holden (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=804) has a broad Brummie accent, is no longer in the tournament, and was sitting on that table, I'd say he's our man. Anyhow, it was a pretty simple hand, Stephen raising, Allan re-raising, Stephen pushing and Allan calling... all before the Flop. Big Slick versus Cowboys, no change, and that's all she wrote. cheers snoops. come on shieldsy! see you soon snoops just finishing watching the xfactor then il be down lol Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Karabiner on December 08, 2007, 09:59:45 PM I s a word with which nothing rhymes known as a prime word ?
Is "purple" one as well as "orange" ? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 10:01:17 PM I s a word with which nothing rhymes known as a prime word ? It is known as an Aberration. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: turny on December 08, 2007, 10:01:41 PM same difference throught o the xfactor final......wow Oh my god there is no justice in the world. I'm not watching that show any more. bo##ocks same difference are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, of a REALLY bad bunch. Grrr. >:( [/quote il agree with that theres no leona lewis this year. any of last years top 3 would have won this year by a landslide Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 10:02:28 PM Oh my god the entertainment's gone MAD. It's very, very loud, and someone's singing Get This Party Started in the style of Shirley Bassey. Hopefully there are dancing girls. Your man Snoops is on the case...
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: boldie on December 08, 2007, 10:04:08 PM Oh my god the entertainment's gone MAD. It's very, very loud, and someone's singing Get This Party Started in the style of Shirley Bassey. I think Shirley Bassey started that one though Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: LLevan on December 08, 2007, 10:04:14 PM Mmmmmmmmmmmm could be some norkage coming then
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 10:04:47 PM Rhydian is the best ever singer to come out of the xfactor.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 08, 2007, 10:07:21 PM I s a word with which nothing rhymes known as a prime word ? Is "purple" one as well as "orange" ? What about purple nurples? Oblige is one I believe. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Colchester Kev on December 08, 2007, 10:11:12 PM I vote we continue talking random bollocks until turny self combusts in his quest for shieldsys chip count :D :D GFY! ;nana; On my way down there soon il count them myself! play your scrabble moves first, i wanna wrap those games up before 10.30 LOL Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 10:16:46 PM In reference to Alex Martin's inquiry from earlier on, it was Greek Jack who won the £400 event earlier in the week. He chopped it four ways, but took the trophy back to the East Midlands.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 10:19:52 PM Terry Mason, who I hear chopped the £200 this week, is currently hovering around average with 14,850.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6307&g2_serialNumber=1) Meanwhile, and I don't believe he has warranted a mention just yet, Mark Segal is on 8,950. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 10:21:33 PM Mohammed 'Duracel' Ghani has run out of batteries, his Qc Tc no match for his neighbour's Ahrt Qd all-in on a board of Qh Js 8h 3h. A Kh River sealed the deal.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 10:23:11 PM The Entertainment. They also have a dude in a really tight t-shirt doing the more macho numbers. Have to say the trumpet was a bit of a surprise. They are right now Working At The Carwash.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6325&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 10:25:19 PM Mick McCool, who was down to 2,200 at one point, is now flying high with several thousand. The horse's mouth informed me that it was an all-in jobby under-the-gun with 9s 7s. A call from behind with A-Q, but the T-8-6 Flop soon put a stop to that. Not spades though. "That would have been freakish," said Slick Kid.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 10:25:49 PM Mr Danny D'Borin moves in on a 2h 7s 2s flop. The rather glum-faced pink-shirted gent below dwells up for a very long time before folding. Another victory for the mighty 2-7! Maybe. Probably that's not what D'Borin had. I just made it up.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6319&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6321&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 10:32:46 PM As bloggers, you have to be observant and aware of everything around you. For instance, did you know that when Ryan Fronda stands up, you can see his nipples through his tight white shirt? He's on 20,325 by the way.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6323&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Chompy on December 08, 2007, 10:35:54 PM Evening Celtic, where were you this evening?
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Just caught up. Good luck to all the blondes playing. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 10:44:57 PM Evening Celtic, where were you this evening? Who is this? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 10:50:53 PM Driton Haxhiaj -- 25,000
Daniel Rudd -- 7,900 Ali Mallu -- 11,925 Dave Courtney -- 12,525 D Shearer -- 25,900 Tony Ringe -- 12,300 Craig Owen -- 9,525 Lee French -- 13,000 Jeff Rogers -- 31,000 Martin Lawton -- 10,000 Allan Shields -- 18,000 Ben Turnstill -- 23,125 Graham Hiew -- 15,725 Jim Reid -- 11,675 Dervis Ozkarapinar -- 10,250 Danny D'Borin -- 10,750 David Young -- 16,200 Rob Garfield -- 7,775 Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 10:53:32 PM Paul Alterman is OUT to the gent in the white jumper trying not to look at him as he leaves. I believe Paul's K-J fell victim to White Jumper Gent's T-7 that must have hit at some point, although I don't know when the chips went in.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6331&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 10:57:27 PM Daniel on 7k? What happened?
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 11:00:25 PM A really astounding hand between Rob Garfield and Pink Shirtyboy.
Rob raises to 1200 preflop. Pink Shirtyboy calls. Flop - 5s 6s 3s - Pink Shirtyboy checks. So Rob puts him all in. As you do with your pocket Queens. Now here's the astounding bit: Pink Shirtyboy calls! Rob Garfield - Qh Qd Pink Shirtyboy - wait for it wait for it - 3h 4d Turn - Js River - 4c obviously, doubling up Pink Shirtyboy. "I can't believe he made that call," fumes Rob to me a few minutes later, "For his tournament. For his tournament!" (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6333&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6335&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 11:00:35 PM Ben Turnstill has taken a major hit of courtesy of Dervis Ozkarapiner. With a 6h 4h Ts Flop lying patiently on the felt, Rookie raised Dervis' initial 2.5k bet to 10k. Dervis had less than 10k in front of him at the time, so the decision was for his tournament life. With Rookie's stonecold glaze plastered across his face, Dervis tried to breakdown his foe by asking, "So, you have a flush draw?" Feeling obliged to respond, Turnstill temporarily side-stepped his silence by replying, "I have better than that".
Following a momentary huff and puff, Dervis chucked in his chips and flipped over Jc Jh. At this point, and I think I knew exactly what is in Rookie's hand due to his answer to the prior question, the youngster showed 8h 7h for the monster draw. any heart, any nine and five - in fact, he probably didn't mind the call, especially as he had chips behind. However, come the decisive Js and 4d Turn and River, Rookie could do nothing but tap the table and congratulate his victorious opponent on a nice hand. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 11:02:21 PM did you know that when Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) stands up, you can see his nipples through his tight white shirt? He's on 20,325 by the way. Stop looking at Ryan Fronda's nipples! I'm banning you! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 11:03:49 PM The current repertoire from the band:
Started with Get This Party Started by Shirley Bassey, before moving onto S Club 7's 'Don't Stop Moving' and that Pato Baton number (rap and all) 'Come Back'. The Equals sung the original, if I... ahem (smartens tie)... remember correctly. Anyhow, I think they're singing the Bisto song at the moment, although I'd have to double-check that. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 11:04:10 PM did you know that when Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) stands up, you can see his nipples through his tight white shirt? He's on 20,325 by the way. Stop looking at Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390)'s nipples! I'm banning you! They were looking at me! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 11:04:10 PM Look, you can see the band guy's nipples too!
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6327&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 11:06:06 PM By the way I discovered who knocked out Jeff Buffenbarger earlier. It was this gent, Dave Courtney:
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6317&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 08, 2007, 11:06:36 PM A really astounding hand between Rob (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) Garfield (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) and Pink Shirtyboy. Rob raises to 1200 preflop. Pink Shirtyboy calls. Flop - 5s 6s 3s - Pink Shirtyboy checks. So Rob puts him all in. As you do with your pocket Queens. Now here's the astounding bit: Pink Shirtyboy calls! Rob (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) Garfield (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) - Qh Qd Pink Shirtyboy - wait for it wait for it - 3h 4d Turn - Js River - 4c obviously, doubling up Pink Shirtyboy. "I can't believe he made that call," fumes Rob to me a few minutes later, "For his tournament. For his tournament!" (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6333&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6335&g2_serialNumber=1) You have obviously posted the 'family safe' version cos the text i have from have far more 'other' words in it!!!!!!! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 11:07:49 PM Look, you can see the band guy's nipples too! (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6327&g2_serialNumber=1) When I look at that guy in the middle, I can't help but thinking.... "IT STARTED WITH A KISS!" (http://www.foxylayouts.com/_cursors/smilie/dance.gif) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 11:09:32 PM Mick McCool has a new toy, which I must admit I found rather underwhelming - it is a collection of magnetic bits which may be pulled apart and stuck together in, um, a straight line, or, um, a series of small triangles. "£9.99 on the internet!" he enthused. "Isn't that an amazing toy?" I mutter, "You were ripped off," at which point he stops talking to me. But he's really enjoying it:
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6329&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 11:10:55 PM Sorry sorry, Snoopy has reminded me that Pink Shirtyboy of a few posts back is in fact Lee French. Apologies.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: tonysaint on December 08, 2007, 11:15:27 PM Please can we have chip count on Mike Moore ( or gent in whit jumper as you might know him ) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 11:17:33 PM Please can we have chip count on Mike Moore ( or gent in whit jumper as you might know him ) Ohhhhhh, that's him! Everything makes sense now. Everything. I'll go check on him. In the meantime here's a photo of your man: (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6339&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: RED-DOG on December 08, 2007, 11:21:34 PM I think they're singing the Bisto song at the moment, although I'd have to double-check that. Correct. It's a special request for Tracy Dell. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 11:31:14 PM I think they're singing the Bisto song at the moment, although I'd have to double-check that. Correct. It's a special request for Tracy Dell. Ahhhh! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 11:31:44 PM Mike Moore is on 29k, one of two relative big stacks on his table.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 11:32:39 PM Craig Owen has doubled up with Aces v Jacks.
(http://www.cyberheritage.org/bonfire1a/rock.jpg) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: b4matt on December 08, 2007, 11:36:23 PM I think they're singing the Bisto song at the moment, although I'd have to double-check that. Correct. It's a special request for Tracy Dell. Ahhhh! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 11:37:09 PM Although Daniel Rudd was down to 7k, he is now back up to the dizzy nosebleed inducing heights of 24k. He dropped down to 10k after his T-9s (which was raised from the button and called in two positions) hit a T-9-7 Flop but was beaten by A-Q which hit top pair after making what Daniel believed was a somewhat suspect call to his bet on the Flop.
But fear not, because out plucky hero's column was soon sprouting chips again as he flopped a straight with T-9 on a Q-J-8 Flop. Initial raiser Dave Courtney continue bet (or is it betted?) the Flop, Daniel smooth-called and another player pushed all-in. Funnily enough, after Courtney had stepped out the way, Daniel decided to call, finding that he was in pretty good shape against his opponent's A-Q which failed to escape the Mariner grasp. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 08, 2007, 11:38:54 PM did you know that when Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) stands up, you can see his nipples through his tight white shirt? He's on 20,325 by the way. Stop looking at Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390)'s nipples! I'm banning you! They were looking at me! On a similar and actually sort of gross theme if you think about it too hard, Mick McCool just called me over. Said he: "You know that special moment in a tournament when everything comes together and suddenly that's it, a player gets their nickname for all time. Well, it's just happened. I give you: Ryan "The Goat" Fronda. Because Ali Mallu and I are milking him like a goat." May your imaginations run wild. Wild. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 11:39:05 PM Jim Reid has been spotted in the cash game, which means he's either multi-tasking or is out. I'm leaning towards the latter.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 11:42:30 PM Ryan Fronda and his all mighty nipples are flying high now, the former GUKPT finalist having knocked out Martin Lawton with Ad Ahrt versus Td 8d, 2c 9h 6s 5s 5c board.
Pow Pow! ;snoopy'sguns; (http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/2020487/2/istockphoto_2020487_two_bullets_with_clipping_path.jpg) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 11:46:58 PM If anyone knows anymore about Yilfer Shevket, then please do share, because he's bonkers and I want to double-check that he's not from Mars or Jupiter.
He's still insisting that his name is James Bond, even though I know very well that it is the less espionargy Yilfer. To make matters even more surreal, he keeps asking me to take his photo, yet when I took this last snap, he decided to glance over a the cash game at the last second. If Santa ever went bad and slightly off the rails, this is what I imagine he'd look like... (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6347&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 11:48:45 PM It doesn't end there though, because the Shevkets have been breeding, which leads me to introduce to you Yilfer's half brother Mr Hassan Kasikci, who was equally insistent of having us take his picture for your pleasure.
He didn't take too kindly when I asked who was the elder of the two brothers. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6341&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 11:51:52 PM According to David (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=120) Lloyd (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=120), this Omaha cash game is mad, so mad in fact that it has a degree in madness from Mad University in Madsville. Actually, if you look at the picture, you'll be able to notice a few things. Whilst David rises from the seat as a result of the madness, Paul (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=946) Alterman (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=946) is telling a passer by about how mad the game is and the chap in the middle isn't playing Chinese Whipsers, but saying to his neighbour, "Can you believe we are playing in this mad cash game, isn't it mad?" Even Jim (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=599) Reid (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=599) is scratching his head, overwhelmed by the madness of it all.
Just mad. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6343&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 08, 2007, 11:56:11 PM It's a party atmosphere in here now! The band are playing 1000 miles by the Proclaimers... even that yodalling bit near the end. ;sark;
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 12:01:02 AM its 500 miles. An absolute classic............................http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qQfqSWe8eVE
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 12:01:35 AM It's a party atmosphere in here now! The band are playing 1000 miles by the Proclaimers... even that yodalling bit near the end. ;sark; Noooo, they've got to the Christmas songs! They're singing Slade and a bunch of drunk girls in small clothes are shouting along. :'( Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 12:02:57 AM tell them to hang on pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee im 30 miles away..... be there soon.
Any pics of them? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 12:10:13 AM Terry Mason, whose name is amusing to apparently no-one but me, is OUT. Q-8 on a Queen-high flop was no good against Rob Garfield's A-Q and he's gone, apparently putting his trousers on to leave, like he wasn't wearing any under the table all that time. Is that what people usually do at these events?
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6349&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 12:12:00 AM "What a fold," says the nippletastic Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390).
"Who by?" I ask. "Me," he replies. "What happened?" I request enthralled. "I raised it up with 8-5 under the gun?" "Under the gun?" I said, convinced I'd made a mishear. "Yep, and that guy [Yilfer (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783) Shevket (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783)] called. The flop came Ahrt 8s 5c, I bet out and he went all-in. I managed to find a fold, and he had A-5." "Did he show?" "Yep,"... ;carlocitrone; "So how did you fold?" "Well, it took me a while." "But you must have had a reason." "I got a read on him. I worked it out. Raising under the gun, he'd expect me to call with a hand." (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6353&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6355&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 12:12:24 AM tell them to hang on pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee im 30 miles away..... be there soon. Any pics of them? The band or the drunk girls in small clothes? The band has finished for the night but I don't think the girls are going anywhere, there's not much else open in Luton this time of night and anyway they're not going to get far on those heels. They'll still be here when you arrive, in one state or another... Sorry, no photos, I'm sort of afraid of them. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 12:13:16 AM maybe terry is pulling them up after his sound rogering by rob????
The bloke in the picture with terry is dreadful. I dont mind telling you. Absolutely dreadful. Come on Daniel & Rob Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 12:15:37 AM The bloke in the picture with terry is dreadful. I dont mind telling you. Absolutely dreadful. Doesn't he look at peace though? (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6349&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 12:16:21 AM tell them to hang on pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee im 30 miles away..... be there soon. Any pics of them? The band or the drunk girls in small clothes? The band has finished for the night but I don't think the girls are going anywhere, there's not much else open in Luton this time of night and anywhere they're not going to get far on those heels. They'll still be here when you arrive, in one state or another... Sorry, no photos, I'm sort of afraid of them. I'm staying here then, besides my girlfriend will kill me if she finds out im driving there to see scantily clad individuals in heels consuming alcohol. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 12:17:44 AM The bloke in the picture with terry is dreadful. I dont mind telling you. Absolutely dreadful. Doesn't he look like he needs a hair piece though? ;iagree; (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6349&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 12:18:18 AM Dave Shearer and Mike Moore check down a raggy board. Mike turns over Q-9. Dave makes a noise like "WAAAAaaAAAAaAAAaHHh! and turns over Q-T to take it. Much hilarity.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6351&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 12:37:06 AM Any news on Daniel Rudd?
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 12:39:15 AM Golly gosh, where's the camera when you need it? When there's no hand, there it is, dangling around my neck like a Tom Jones' medallion, but now I see a three way all-in (yes, THREE WAY!), it's nowhere to be seen. The action that warranted a snap involved early pace setter Jeff Rogers, Irish Open casher Danny D'Borin and the lesser known (well, a new face to me anyhow) Darren Smith.
With all the chips flying in at the speed of light on a 3c 8d 9c Flop, it was on their backs time, with Darren the shortest stack, and Jeff the biggest. Jeff Rogers = Kc 7c Danny D'Borin = Ac 9d Darren Smith = 8s 8c An ineffective 3d Turn and 4s River gave the main pot to Smith, and the chunky side pot to D'Borin, but, miraculously, no one was eliminated. The resulting chip counts are as such: Danny D'Borin -- 32,250 Darren Smith -- 21,875 Jeff Rogers -- 14,100 "I wasn't sure what I was going to do," added Smith, "whether I was going to be the flop or what. Luckily, they did all the work for me." It sure is easy this game. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 12:39:48 AM Any news on Daniel Rudd? Yes, coming up in just a moment. And it's big, exciting news. Are you braced? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 12:42:22 AM strapped in and ready 2 go snoops...................
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 12:51:58 AM Allan Shields seems to have somehow slipped down to about 6.5k. Doesn't seem too miffed though. Similarly Rookie seems to be on around 7k currently.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6363&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6361&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 12:52:14 AM As I snuck out of the cardroom toilets (why I was snucking, I'm not sure), I was graced with the presence of a major hand taking place on the nearest table. With the distant sound of the mega powerful hand driers (seriously, they nearly blew my pants off) still whirring away in the background, Driton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) Haxhiaj (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) was in full re-raising mode, sticking it to Allan Shields' initial 3.5k bet on a 9h 2h 8c board with an extra 5k to play.
Expecting the action to fold back round to Shields, it suddenly stopped at Daniel Rudd who unexpectedly fell into a pit of pensiveness. With eyes darting back and forth, and even Rookie blowing out his cheeks to me as if to say "blimey, son, what a pot", Rudders meekly slid his single columned stack across the line for an extra 13,325 more. With Shields quickly stepping out of the way like Superman dodging a speeding bullet, Haxhiaj dipped into the mindfield of his brain and, as Chili would say, took a trip to think tank town. After the odd twitch of an eyebrow, Scrabble Man eventually made the call and turned over Th Td. However, although I'm sure he had his man on the flush draw, he could only weep in dismay as Rudd proudly revealed 2d 2s for a set of ducks, leaving Scrabble Man requiring a bingo and a miracle 2 outer. Turn = 9d River = 4h ... and it looks like Mr Rudd is your new chip leader with... er.... lots. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6357&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6359&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 12:54:04 AM ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner;
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 12:55:25 AM Prize Structure:
1st = £12,870 2nd = £7,350 3rd = £5,510 4th = £4,410 5th = £3,310 6th = £2,200 7th = £1,100 Seems like a nice flat structure to me, and it's good to see them paying just the top 7 instead of the top 10. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: byronkincaid on December 09, 2007, 12:55:36 AM ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; ;karabiner; Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 12:57:25 AM The gent on the right, who I now believe to be one Paul Ephremsen, is OUT, Kh Qh against Danny (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986) D'Borin (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986)'s Aspades Qc.
Board - 4d 3d 9h 6d 3h is useless to him and he has gone to join the Saturday Night Throng baying for blood at the blackjack tables. Or something. Probably he's gone home. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6270&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 12:59:20 AM This is what Snoopy thinks of everything:
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6246&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 01:13:11 AM Rob (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) Garfield (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) -- 34,725
Darren Smith -- 33,250 Daniel Rudd -- 51,100 David Young -- 11,100 Danny (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986) D'Borin (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986) -- 43,875 Dervis Ozkarapinar -- 42,400 Andreas Georgiou -- 19,275 Mike Moore -- 29,375 Driton (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) Haxhiaj (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=133) -- 9,200 Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=96) Courtney (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=96) -- 15,850 Ben (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=46) Turnstill (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=46) -- 9,150 D Shearer -- 7,000 Sunny Osman -- 6,250 Mark Segal -- 7,625 Alistair Carins -- 20,425 Graham Hiew -- 40,775 Ali (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) Mallu (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) -- all-in as I write Yilfer (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783) Shevket (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783) -- 5,125 Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) -- 36,375 Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 01:20:14 AM As the night's gone on, I've been rather impressed with the atmosphere down here. It was empty when I arrived, and just no buzz about the place whatsoever. But as soon as the clubbers come, the bar fills and the band plays their repertoire, it's all hustle and bustle again and the party atmosphere returns. The bar is packed and the tables are heaving - great news for the casino. Does this focus on a non-poker audience, however, greatly affect the cardroom, the attention it will get and the numbers it ought to attract - I'm not sure, I guess only the regulars can answer that, but it would be a shame if it didn't meet it's potential as the poker facilities are excellent with enough room to swing ten cats tied together.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 01:27:28 AM There is a bunch of betting which results in Ali Mallu going all in at some point on a Ts 6h 5s 5c board. The other gent below (aaaaaanyone?) announces that he is pot-committed but is nevertheless going to make "a very stupid decision". He folds.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6365&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6367&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 01:30:37 AM Rookie Ben Turnstill is OUT. All in I believe preflop with Js Kd against Dave Shearer's Ad 5h, it was looking pretty good on the flop, worse on the turn and dreadful come the river.
Board - Kc Th Td Ac Ahrt He hovers for a moment while the chips are counted, but he's covered and gone. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6371&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6373&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 01:35:08 AM unlucky rookie.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Colchester Kev on December 09, 2007, 01:39:45 AM unlucky rooks, but on the bright side, you have 10% of mariners to rail ;)
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 01:45:25 AM What time are they playing til tonight does anyone know yet?
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 01:48:54 AM After Mateyboy had made it 1,200 to play and Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) had smooth called, Mark Segal saw his opportunity to pounce and pushed in his short stack with Pocket Sevens. Whilst Fronda sipped on his tea and generally looked disinterested, Mateyboy counted his chips and called with J-T off suit. A Ten on the Turn and it was home time for Segal ,whose raised arms of disgust on the Turn spoke volumes. However, he still shook hands with his assassin as he left, although I suspect the motorway will be taking the inevitable hammering.
Wondering who our mystery sniper was, I politely tapped him on the shoulder like a preying vulture and made a request for his name. Oddly, he was hesitant at first, and for a moment, I actually thought he'd forgotten his name. Eventually, he conceded his forename as being Arco, but cringed when he moved onto his surname before asking, "Do you need my surname?" "Nah, should be able to work it out from your first name," I replied. On returning to the pressroom and, subsequently, the player list, I suddenly realised why he'd acted so reluctantly. With 33 points, we have a new challenger to the Scrabble Man throne with... Arco Zuyderduyn "I'm Dutch, you see," he later confessed. "Oh, so you travelled all the way from Holland to play at the Luton festival," I joked, fully expecting him to say that he lived in these parts. "Yes," he replied sternly. "I did." "Oh." (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6375&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 01:49:39 AM What time are they playing til tonight does anyone know yet? The time is currently undecided, but we are looking at somewhere between 3 and 4am. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: NoflopsHomer on December 09, 2007, 01:56:23 AM After Mateyboy had made it 1,200 to play and Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) had smooth called, Mark Segal saw his opportunity to pounce and pushed in his short stack with Pocket Sevens. Whilst Fronda sipped on his tea and generally looked disinterested, Mateyboy counted his chips and called with J-T off suit. A Ten on the Turn and it was home time for Segal ,whose raised arms of disgust on the Turn spoke volumes. However, he still shook hands with his assassin as he left, although I suspect the motorway will be taking the inevitable hammering. Wondering who our mystery sniper was, I politely tapped him on the shoulder like a praying vulture and made a request for his name. Oddly, he was hesitant at first, and for a moment, I actually thought he'd forgotten his name. Eventually, he conceded his forename as being Arco, but cringed when he moved onto his surname before asking, "Do you need my surname?" "Nah, should be able to work it out from your first name," I replied. On returning to the pressroom and, subsequently, the player list, I suddenly realised why he'd acted so reluctantly. With 33 points, we have a new challenger to the Scrabble Man throne with... Arco Zuyderduyn "I'm Dutch, you see," he later confessed. "Oh, so you travelled all the way from Holland to play at the Luton festival," I joked, fully expecting him to say that he lived in these parts. "Yes," he replied sternly. "I did." "Oh." (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6375&g2_serialNumber=1) LOL Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 02:05:45 AM Great updates as always snoops & dana
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 02:09:05 AM As I watch Alistair Carins survive an all-in on a 9-8-T Flop (Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) folded) and Dervis Ozkarapinar re-raise Mike Moore off a hand pre-flop before showing the American Airlines, D Shearer chooses now to double up, courtesy of neighbour Danny (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986) D'Borin (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986). I joined the action as the board was being dealt out, but chances are that it was all-in on the Flop.
D'Borin = Aspades Jc Shearer = 4c 4h Flop = 4d Jh Qc Turn = Js River = 2h Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 02:09:35 AM Great updates as always snoops & dana Many thanks. :) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Slick Kid on December 09, 2007, 02:12:27 AM After Mateyboy had made it 1,200 to play and Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) had smooth called, Mark Segal saw his opportunity to pounce and pushed in his short stack with Pocket Sevens. Whilst Fronda sipped on his tea and generally looked disinterested, Mateyboy counted his chips and called with J-T off suit. A Ten on the Turn and it was home time for Segal ,whose raised arms of disgust on the Turn spoke volumes. However, he still shook hands with his assassin as he left, although I suspect the motorway will be taking the inevitable hammering. Wondering who our mystery sniper was, I politely tapped him on the shoulder like a praying vulture and made a request for his name. Oddly, he was hesitant at first, and for a moment, I actually thought he'd forgotten his name. Eventually, he conceded his forename as being Arco, but cringed when he moved onto his surname before asking, "Do you need my surname?" "Nah, should be able to work it out from your first name," I replied. On returning to the pressroom and, subsequently, the player list, I suddenly realised why he'd acted so reluctantly. With 33 points, we have a new challenger to the Scrabble Man throne with... Arco Zuyderduyn "I'm Dutch, you see," he later confessed. "Oh, so you travelled all the way from Holland to play at the Luton festival," I joked, fully expecting him to say that he lived in these parts. "Yes," he replied sternly. "I did." "Oh." (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6375&g2_serialNumber=1) This is the guy that took me out Snoops. He was crippled on 4,200, re-raised all in with Q 8 off, l call with AJ, he hits the Queen. Then 3 hands later he re-raises all in again and l call with AQ suited, he has Kc 7h and the board comes 7c 4d 3d turn Kh river Ks. Nice! Good luck all and l have to admit it was a much better atmosphere and better service tonight, but the buffet was pants. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 02:14:10 AM Found this tikay quote lurking on the forum and thought it would be worth reposting here too. I hope tikay doesn't mind, but it's highly interesting and makes a lot of sense.
Quote Luton? Well, each to their own. Personally, I adore the place, & I intend to use Luton & dtd as my default Venues, as they both care so much for players best interests. G-Luton opened early in 2007, & struggled for a while to sort enough Dealers. But the initial batch who were trained up are just super, ever smiling, friendly, & long-suffering at the rudeness of many players towards them. More are being trained as we speak, & the progesss Luton are making is exemplary. Valets - or lack of them - is their achilles heel, but again, they are on the case. Ditto their Catering, which is just awful - but they know that, & are working on improving it. By the way, I always lave the Valets a drink at Luton when I (so rarely.....) get a draw, because it's not the Valets fault that there are not enough of them. Most of all, the regulars are a terrific bunch, & that counts for so much. Nina has grow in stature beyond recognition, Adrian is a future Top TD, very much in the Yogi-mould, & Alastair, though he gets some stick, has his heart in the right place. The chairs & tables are beautiful, & no cardroom in the UK - even dtd - gives the players as much "space" to wander around without falling over side-tables or asking players to "give me room to get past please". It's achingly large & supremely comfortable, it's just lovely to be able to stretch your legs & wander around freely. The range & stucture of their week-in week-out Tourneys is as good as any in the UK. The reception Staff do that weird thing that other venues - especially The Vic & Brighton Rendezvous - find so hard to do - smile. The music - they have a "turn" most nights - is just horrendously loud & incredibly distracting, but we have to rermember, it's a Casino, not a pure Poker Venue (a'la dtd), & so they have to cater for "Casino Tourists" who come to play the table games, especially at weekends. On Friday & Saturday nights, the place absolutely heaves with people, "night out" folks, & this is where Grosvenor make their income, not from Poker. Were it not for that income, there would not be the superb Cardroom at Luton, so I guess we have to endure the damn music on that basis, & remember thart we can't have our cake & eat it. This week's Fessie has suffered with low numbers - as most Fessies have in 2007, due to the "series poker" craze, but plans are afoot to address that in 2008. As an aside, & apropos Luton "developing" their new Cardroom, have a guess at how many Staff they employ - it's the top side of 120! And how many different nationalities within that? 32! It's not easy starting a new Poker Venue, as Rob & his dtd Team will testify, & I think Lution are working very hard to be one of the UK's Premier poker venues. These things are not easy, & take time. I know of no other Venue, dtd excepted, that is trying so hard to please their clientele. We are lucky to have them both, in my opinion. Festivals & work apart, I shall share my Live poker time between Luton & dtd - 4 days a week at each. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 02:14:45 AM Buffet is always pants.
Didnt even bother with it on thursday. nice sharing a table with you for a while on thursday Mick. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 02:26:47 AM As I watch Alistair Carins survive an all-in on a 9-8-T Flop (Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) folded) and Dervis Ozkarapinar re-raise Kevin Moore off a hand pre-flop before showing the American Airlines, D Shearer chooses now to double up, courtesy of neighbour Danny (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986) D'Borin (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986). I joined the action as the board was being dealt out, but chances are that it was all-in on the Flop. D'Borin = Aspades Jc Shearer = 4c 4h Flop = 4d Jh Qc Turn = Js River = 2h (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6387&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 02:29:12 AM I found this lady and her amazing outfit in the smoking cage. Big thanks to the dude who gave her a cigarette in the name of blondepoker so she'd let me take her photo. Apparently she "doesn't do anything for free." :o
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6377&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6379&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Slick Kid on December 09, 2007, 02:29:28 AM Buffet is always pants. Didnt even bother with it on thursday. nice sharing a table with you for a while on thursday Mick. Yes mate, how did u fair in the end? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 02:32:50 AM Lookeylikey!
Mr Dervis Ozkarapinar (on the left, behind the drumkit) (http://b0.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/00543/02/21/543171220_l.jpg) My drummer Timur (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6389&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 02:36:27 AM I found this lady and her amazing outfit in the smoking cage. Big thanks to the dude who gave her a cigarette in the name of blondepoker so she'd let me take her photo. Apparently she "doesn't do anything for free." :o (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6377&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6379&g2_serialNumber=1) Can you find out what she will do for 2 cigarettes? 10 cigarettes and 20 cigarettes. ( well 19 if i have to buy them there). Thanks in advance. Vince Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 02:39:45 AM Buffet is always pants. Didnt even bother with it on thursday. nice sharing a table with you for a while on thursday Mick. Yes mate, how did u fair in the end? I was the one that chunky mick rivered quads v my straight on the turn, and u said something to him while he was ranting lol Out half hour later after u declared my 99 was in good shape v A 10 after Jeff declared he folded A 10...10 on the turn lol. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 02:43:43 AM Table 1:
Seat 1: Darren Smith -- 22,200 Seat 2: Andreas Gerogiou -- 17,700 Seat 3: D Shearer -- 37,200 Seat 4: Danny (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986) D'Borin (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986) -- 50,100 Seat 5: Mike Moore -- 22,700 Seat 6: Dervis Ozkarapinar -- 45,400 Seat 7: Derek Lawless -- 35,100 Seat 8: Richard Robinson -- 12,000 Seat 9: Daniel Rudd -- 39,300 Table 2: Seat 1: David Young -- 10,300 Seat 2: Graham Hiew -- 37,900 Seat 3: Ali (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) Mallu (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) -- 22,000 Seat 4: Alistair Carins -- 16,700 Seat 5: Yilfer (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783) Shevket (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=783) -- 9,300 Seat 6: Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=96) Courtney (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=96) -- 19,700 Seat 7: Rob (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) Garfield (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) -- 31,900 Seat 8 Arco Zuyderduyn -- 26,900 Seat 9: Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) -- 18,400 (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6393&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6395&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6391&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 02:50:37 AM Meatloaf impersonator David Young is OUT. He raised preflop and was called by Arco Z (i'm not even going to try). He shoved on the 2c Tc 8c flop, which must have delighted Arco as he insta-called with his two pair.
David Young - Js Qh Arco Z - 8s Ts Turn - 3h River - Aspades "First preflop raise I've made all day, and he calls me with T-8," complained a disappointed David, fleeing the cardroom like, um, a bat out of hell. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 02:52:04 AM Meanwhile Yilfer Shevket is upset about his smoked salmon sandwich.
"If I ask for toast, you must give me toast. Please." Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 02:52:59 AM Come and Daniel & Rob. A 1st & 2nd would be nice.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: Slick Kid on December 09, 2007, 02:55:04 AM Buffet is always pants. Didnt even bother with it on thursday. nice sharing a table with you for a while on thursday Mick. Yes mate, how did u fair in the end? I was the one that chunky mick rivered quads v my straight on the turn, and u said something to him while he was ranting lol Out half hour later after u declared my 99 was in good shape v A 10 after Jeff declared he folded A 10...10 on the turn lol. Oh, Jesus m8 l thought you where someone else, that was a killer hand m8, but poor old Mick went out in a similar if not more ugly way. p.s If you could bottle your attitude at the table and how u take beats, u would sell crates m8. Your a pleasure to play with! See you at DTD soon hopefully. Mick Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 02:57:08 AM Meatloaf impersonator David Young is OUT. He raised preflop and was called by Arco Z (i'm not even going to try). He shoved on the 2c Tc 8c flop, which must have delighted Arco as he insta-called with his two pair. David Young - Js Qh Arco Z - 8s Ts Turn - 3h River - Aspades "First preflop raise I've made all day, and he calls me with T-8," complained a disappointed David, fleeing the cardroom like, um, a bat out of hell. Arco sure is causing a kafuffle down there, but he can't have met Mr Ali Mallu before. Pre-flop action led to both players checking down a 5h Kd 2h board before Mallu called a 2.5k bet from Arco on the Td Turn. A 6s River, and it's bet (3.5k) from Arco and re-raise (as nonchalantly as ever) to 18.5k from Mallu. "Why so much?" asks Arco. After a while, and to the surprise of the table who clearly think the Dutman's a nutter, Arco folds Ks Qs face-up. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 03:11:31 AM Alistair Carins has been eliminated from the tournament.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 03:16:05 AM Frustrating times for Rob Garfield as a battle of the blinds encounters with Arco Zuyderduyn ends in misery. I assume there was pre-flop action, but with Rob in the small blind, his 4k bet on a Tc 9s 7d Flop was called by his nemesis before both players opted to check a Kc Turn. An Aspades on the River seemed to kick everyone into gear, Rob betting out 5.5k before folding quicker than the production credits of a porn film as Arco announced all-in.
With Rob holding Ahrt Qh, it was a good fold in the end as Arco happily revealed his superior Ac 7c. Garfield down to 20.7k. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 03:25:10 AM rob just lost another pot to 34 point scrabble boy, or 'mad effing skandie' as he refers to him in his text lol
Come on Rob & Daniel Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 03:37:45 AM Arco Zuyderduyn -- 65.0k
Danny (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986) D'Borin (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986) -- 52.8k Derek Lawless -- 48.4k Daniel Rudd -- 40.3k Dervis Ozkarapinar -- 36.7k Ali (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) Mallu (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) -- 36.5k Graham Hiew -- 36.3k D Shearer -- 33.2k Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) -- 23.7k Andreas Georgiou -- 22.9k Mike Moore -- 21.4k Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=96) Courtney (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=96) -- 19.2k Darren Smith -- 15.1k Rob (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) Garfield (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) -- 11.0k Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 03:38:36 AM Crazy man Yilfer "James Bond" Shevket is OUT. He shoved with Ad 2d and got himself called by Ryan Fronda holding Ahrt Th.
Board - Jd 6c 8d 6h 5c I was hoping he'd pull out a gun from his jacket or something, but he merely wandered off. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6401&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 03:39:59 AM How about this? It's so busy here tonight that the casino has reached its full capacity and is employing a one in one out rule to deal with the long queue that waits outside.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 03:41:33 AM Also OUT is Richard Robinson - a microstack for much of the day, he finally found Jacks and shoved for his last 2k and change. He found a caller in Dervis Ozkarapinar holding Ks Js which looked pretty promising, but oh woe:
Board - Qd 2h 8d 5d Kh (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6403&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6405&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 03:43:04 AM How about this? It's so busy here tonight that the casino has reached its full capacity and is employing a one in one out rule to deal with the long queue that waits outside. Yes, and the waitresses keep telling us they're far too busy to make sandwiches for me and Snoops, which I fully believe, but nevertheless it fills me with hungry hungry sadness. :( Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: taximan007 on December 09, 2007, 03:49:58 AM How about this? It's so busy here tonight that the casino has reached its full capacity and is employing a one in one out rule to deal with the long queue that waits outside. Anything to do with "the fight" being shown? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 03:57:56 AM How about this? It's so busy here tonight that the casino has reached its full capacity and is employing a one in one out rule to deal with the long queue that waits outside. Anything to do with "the fight" being shown? Yes, that's pretty much the reason. Ricky Hatton is causing empty stomachs! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 04:01:45 AM Down to 13 now, and it's Darren Smith who is the latest to feel the wrath of the daring Dutchman, Arco Zuyderduyn (please don't make me write that name again). All-in with Ahrt 2h on an Aspades 6h 9h Flop, Darren probably would have welcomed a call from most, but with Arco staring you down at the other end of the table, you know you could be taking the walk of shame in a few seconds time. And that's exactly what happened, Arco making a good call with Ad 8d and pipping his opponent following a Kd and 4c Turn and River, that crucial Eight just about making the difference.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6407&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 04:13:26 AM Can I just say before I report any more poker that Alastair is DA MAN and I will not hear another word said about him or the cardroom. After spending several hours trying to find sandwiches and eventually being told that the kitchen was, in some ways amazingly, and in other ways totally understandably, out of food, I think it was really obvious I was going to cry because 10 minutes later Alastair appeared with a bowl of fruit! For me! I have a bowl of fruit! No-one else has a bowl of fruit! Apparently it involved properly hunting through the bowels of giant fridges and things. "Where've you been?" said Snoopy as I scuttled back to the press room with my fruit, "The Garden of Eden?" Well I do feel blessed...
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 04:18:11 AM As we approach the nitty gritty, play has slowed down somewhat with players looking slightly the worse for wear and doing their utmost to guarandamntee that spot on the final. It's mostly been raise fold fold fold, but I did spot a couple of confrontations, Lawless forcing Moore to fold with a 2.8k to 7k pre-flop re-raise before Mr Mallu, on the other table, calls a River bet from Ryan Fronda on a 5c 3s 4h Ts Aspades board with Ahrt Js after checking in the dark. Looks like Ryan was on the nick, as he waited to see Ali's hand first before commending "good hand" and mucking his cards.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 04:19:43 AM Rob Garfield is OUT in 13th. He found himself all-in with A-T versus Arco Zuyderduyn's K-9, before a 7-K-8-2-K sent him packing. I won't repeat his expletives as he left the table.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: taximan007 on December 09, 2007, 04:21:23 AM Enjoy the fruit:
image removed Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 04:22:53 AM Enjoy the fruit: (http://www.pembertonfarms.com/images/uploads/10_large.jpg) Oh my god the fruit. This was my fruit before I ate most of it (orange in process of being eaten): (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6415&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 04:23:14 AM Rob (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) Garfield (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=381) is OUT in 13th. He found himself all-in with A-T versus Arco Zuyderduyn's K-9, before a 7-K-8-2-K sent him packing. I won't repeat his expletives as he left the table. lol he just phoned he certainly didnt hold back in his expletives did he snoops??? Unlucky Rob. How is Daniel doing? This the last level tonight? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 04:23:40 AM That's Alastair lurking behind Arco Z. He's my friend.
(http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6409&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 04:29:04 AM Double-up for D Shearer.
Dervis Ozkarapinar raises to 2850 utg. Derek Lawless to his immediate left calls, but Shearer goes all in from the button for around 15k total. Dervis gets out of the way, leaving the decision to call with Lawless (someone please insert funny Lawless joke here), which he eventually does. Lawless - 7h 7d Shearer - 8h 8d (At this point one of the cardroom guys comes over to ask whether anyone minds if they turn the volume up for the fight. Everyone sort of grunts assent.) Board - 3d 9s 6c Ac Ahrt "Nice hand, mate," sighs Lawless. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6413&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6411&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 04:30:14 AM Incidentally can anyone tell me what's going on with the boxing? Everyone in the casino booed at once a minute ago.
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 04:36:42 AM nothing yet dana, boxers not out yet. tom jones singing the national anthems now lol.
yes that tom jones!!! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 04:42:08 AM After a lengthy discussion, it has been agreed that play shall end for the day with 12 players remaining.
Ryan Fronda was very eager to carry on playing, one of many not keen on returning for Day 2 without a guaranteed pay. "I think everyone was happy to give 8th and 9th 750 quid, Snoops," commented Ryan. "I reckon we could have got rid of another three with one more level, especially with this guy [pointing at Arco's stack], he's being calling with all sorts." However, Carmel was adamant in her decision, saying that she was stopping the tournament because of the upcoming noise from the crowd watching the boxing. "It's not going to be a good atmosphere for poker," she admitted. "I'm making this decision because it's for the good of the tournament." And on that note, the decision was made. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 04:44:21 AM How about turning the boxing off 'til then end of the next level?
What happens if the boxing runs til 6? is she gonna extend the hours of the casino til after 6? Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: taximan007 on December 09, 2007, 04:45:46 AM Top reporting as per usual:
image removed Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 04:46:23 AM nothing yet dana, boxers not out yet. tom jones singing the national anthems now lol. yes that tom jones!!! I like that Tom Jones. :) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 04:47:07 AM End of day chip counts:
Arco Zuyderduyn -- 82,375 Danny (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986) D'Borin (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=986) -- 62,050 Derek Lawless -- 60,250 Ali (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) Mallu (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=23) -- 57,825 Daniel Rudd -- 44,750 Graham Hiew -- 31,375 Dervis Ozkarapinar -- 29,775 Ryan (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) Fronda (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=390) -- 26,950 Dave (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=96) Courtney (http://www.blondepoker.com/blondepedia/blondepedia_view_player.php?player_id=96) -- 26,425 Mike Moore -- 23,750 Andreas Georgiou -- 21,450 D Shearer -- 20,000 (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6417&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6419&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6421&g2_serialNumber=1) (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6423&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 04:47:20 AM Yes very good reporting snoopy and dana. Will hopefully be down tomorrow at some point.
COME ON DANIEL Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 04:48:11 AM How about turning the boxing off 'til then end of the next level? What happens if the boxing runs til 6? is she gonna extend the hours of the casino til after 6? There was a bit of talk about that, because I don't think they are looking forward to turfing out a load of drunks half way through the boxing match. Not a job I'd want. :o Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: celtic on December 09, 2007, 04:49:53 AM How about turning the boxing off 'til then end of the next level? What happens if the boxing runs til 6? is she gonna extend the hours of the casino til after 6? There was a bit of talk about that, because I don't think they are looking forward to turfing out a load of drunks half way through the boxing match. Not a job I'd want. :o You're not wrong sir. Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: snoopy1239 on December 09, 2007, 04:51:03 AM The match is just this second about to start, so I think we're going to call it a day and rejoin you tomorrow at 3pm sharp. There's a bit of a football atmosphere here now, with plenty of booing, chanting, and whatnot, and I don't think my throbbing head can take it at the moment. So, with that in mind, it's goodbye from me and it's goodbye from her. Toodle pip.
Crikey, you know the connection's dodgy when you can't get the smilies to load up. I'm afraid you'll have to imagine the smilie with the fork. Nighty night! Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: danafish on December 09, 2007, 04:54:13 AM The match is just this second about to start, so I think we're going to call it a day and rejoin you tomorrow at 3pm sharp. There's a bit of a football atmosphere here now, with plenty of booing, chanting, and whatnot, and I don't think my throbbing head can take it at the moment. So, with that in mind, it's goodbye from me and it's goodbye from her. Toodle pip. Crikey, you know the connection's dodgy when you can't get the smilies to load up. I'm afraid you'll have to imagine the smilie with the fork. Nighty night! ;stickaforkinme; Night! I'm going to post this again while Snoopy's not looking. (http://www.blondepoker.com/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=6246&g2_serialNumber=1) Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: taximan007 on December 09, 2007, 05:08:02 AM BONUS:
Fight is on tv here, delayed telecast woo hoo Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: redsimon on December 09, 2007, 09:20:10 AM The "James Bond" guy thinks he looks like Sean Connery, been featured on GUKPT, definitely a bit of a nutter
Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: 996redbull on December 09, 2007, 09:30:28 AM We're having trouble locating Mike Moore. Is he a local? Mike Moore - also quoted here as "Kevin Moore" and "White Jumper Gent" - a regular at Rendezvous Brighton Title: Re: Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive Post by: ripple11 on December 09, 2007, 10:53:32 AM Just caught up.....great updates as usual guys. Well played Daniel ............... ;goodluck; today ! |