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Title: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Drain Alien on July 29, 2009, 08:03:46 AM Hi guys
apols if this has gone into the wrong area (I wasn't sure where to post it) Luton g next week - £1060 main event for GUKPT. - Day 1a (Thursday) or 1b (Friday) ? apart from the obvious break advantage (on Friday) by selecting Thursday, any other thoughts to swing decision? Thanks v much, Drainy 2s 7d Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Dingdell on July 29, 2009, 09:20:45 AM Day 1 tends to be more pro's and people there for the week whereas Friday is more tourists taking Friday off work. Depends who you want to play against. IMO.
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Chompy on July 29, 2009, 09:21:47 AM Friday will be the bigger field innit. Whether that's a good or a bad thing I dunno.
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: TightEnd on July 29, 2009, 09:51:20 AM Friday's tend to be softer IMHO. More unexpected bullets to dodge though.
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: The Camel on July 29, 2009, 01:03:59 PM Absolutely dsagree with the above.
Thursday's are MUCH softer imo. The pros want to save on travelling costs/hotels and will book for Friday -> Sunday. Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: GreekStein on July 29, 2009, 01:19:06 PM I reckon both days are pretty much the same.
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Drain Alien on July 29, 2009, 01:22:17 PM Damn, just as I was reaching a conclusion a conflicting response comes in.
Currently booked on flight b, but last night a couple of regulars suggested that I switch (due to the rest advantage) hence the post. ........Still not decided. ;-( any other views or thoughts? Or do I just flip a coin? (as if I don't face enuff coin-flips every day!) Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: RED-DOG on July 29, 2009, 01:26:44 PM Less players on thursday, hence more short-handed play towards the end.
So, if short handed is your bag.... Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: DaveShoelace on July 29, 2009, 02:17:28 PM Less players on thursday, hence more short-handed play towards the end. So, if short handed is your bag.... ahhh but more players friday means more chips in play, more chance of getting a big stack. If you have to fly there, then play on the friday to save on hotel bills. Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Drain Alien on July 29, 2009, 04:34:25 PM Thanks very much to all who commented.
Lots of interesting (and inevitably differing!) views. My current thinking - rightly or wrongly - is to stick with day 1b. But that could change! Thanks again. Drainy Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Dingdell on July 29, 2009, 04:54:46 PM Thanks very much to all who commented. Lots of interesting (and inevitably differing!) views. My current thinking - rightly or wrongly - is to stick with day 1b. But that could change! Thanks again. Drainy So you shopped around and then went back to your first choice. Are you a woman? Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Drain Alien on July 29, 2009, 05:01:45 PM He he.
Well tracey your original response was one of those that swayed me. I'm off tourist bashing! ;-) ps - anyone up for a side-bet that I will be eliminated by a tourist!? Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: The Camel on July 29, 2009, 05:07:53 PM He he. Well tracey your original response was one of those that swayed me. I'm off tourist bashing! ;-) ps - anyone up for a side-bet that I will be eliminated by a tourist!? I didn't think luton was a popular stop on the tourist trail. Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: The Camel on July 29, 2009, 05:18:39 PM He he. Well tracey your original response was one of those that swayed me. I'm off tourist bashing! ;-) ps - anyone up for a side-bet that I will be eliminated by a tourist!? I didn't think luton was a popular stop on the tourist trail. I guess there's the historically significant Kennilworth Road where they used to play top flight football way back when. Then there is the kebab shop in the high street, scene of some great fights down the years. The world famous Sainsburys car park, spiritual home to crackheads from throughout Western Europe. Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Colchester Kev on July 29, 2009, 05:23:01 PM Luton is even more dangerous now ... that fkin Esther Rantzen is walking around begging for votes !!
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Bigfella on July 29, 2009, 08:32:29 PM Luton is even more dangerous now ... that fkin Esther Rantzen is walking around begging for votes !! Is she playing Thursday or Friday? Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Drain Alien on July 29, 2009, 11:59:13 PM She can't decide !
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Dingdell on July 30, 2009, 01:49:12 AM He he. Well tracey your original response was one of those that swayed me. I'm off tourist bashing! ;-) ps - anyone up for a side-bet that I will be eliminated by a tourist!? I didn't think luton was a popular stop on the tourist trail. I guess there's the historically significant Kennilworth Road where they used to play top flight football way back when. Then there is the kebab shop in the high street, scene of some great fights down the years. The world famous Sainsburys car park, spiritual home to crackheads from throughout Western Europe. One of my first outings in the police was to the football ground. I could hear water on my head, looked up and one of the spectators was peeing from the back of one of the stands onto my police hat. It was like a right of passage! Lovely place.... Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: vinni on July 30, 2009, 04:58:40 PM any one know any hotels here please ?.
i`v been that many times but lost all my numbers from my phone . Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: littlemissC on July 30, 2009, 05:02:09 PM days inn across the road baz
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: vinni on July 30, 2009, 05:04:04 PM thx fran ,could`nt remember any hotels.
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: jonlundy on July 30, 2009, 11:50:12 PM also a thistle hotel and holiday inn near. im booking tomorrow. will be betwee days, thislt and inn...depends which have space i guess.
as to thurs or fri. day 2a normally has more players...probably because hobbiests take the day off work for a long weekend. Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: littlemissC on July 31, 2009, 05:00:04 PM are luton still strick on dress code? can u wear trainers nowdays or is it still shoes only?
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: TightEnd on July 31, 2009, 05:00:56 PM are luton still strick on dress code? can u wear trainers nowdays or is it still shoes only? Shoes only. strict as a strict thing Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: JaffaCake on July 31, 2009, 06:08:03 PM are luton still strick on dress code? can u wear trainers nowdays or is it still shoes only? Shoes only. strict as a strict thing Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: tikay on July 31, 2009, 06:46:51 PM are luton still strick on dress code? can u wear trainers nowdays or is it still shoes only? Shoes only. strict as a strict thing Flip-Flops? Sandals? Sigh. Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: The Camel on July 31, 2009, 06:49:18 PM clogs?
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: byronkincaid on July 31, 2009, 07:18:39 PM the £100 comp tomorrow. will I be OK turning up half hour before it starts or will it have sold out by then? if so can I ring tonight and pay by debit card?
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: TightEnd on July 31, 2009, 07:30:10 PM don't think you can ring in, though you can pay in advance at any grosvenor/G
Can't see it being a sell out with 300+ at dtd, though it was a sell out last year. Earlier you can get there the better I would suggest, if you haven't bought in advance Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: tikay on July 31, 2009, 07:30:38 PM the £100 comp tomorrow. will I be OK turning up half hour before it starts or will it have sold out by then? if so can I ring tonight and pay by debit card? Try the latter Byron - turning up at 5.30 would be cutting it very fine. But there's no chance of it starting at 6, as I fancy a lot of players will turn up at the last minute, & chaos will reign. 5pm should be OK, I'd have thought. If I'd known this morning, I woulda paid you in myself - I did a bunch of buy-ins for Luton while I eas at The Vic. Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: byronkincaid on July 31, 2009, 07:35:50 PM the £100 comp tomorrow. will I be OK turning up half hour before it starts or will it have sold out by then? if so can I ring tonight and pay by debit card? Try the latter Byron - turning up at 5.30 would be cutting it very fine. But there's no chance of it starting at 6, as I fancy a lot of players will turn up at the last minute, & chaos will reign. 5pm should be OK, I'd have thought. If I'd known this morning, I woulda paid you in myself - I did a bunch of buy-ins for Luton while I eas at The Vic. damn, my one chance to grim tikay dashed :( will give them a ring in a mo, ty Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: tikay on July 31, 2009, 07:45:19 PM the £100 comp tomorrow. will I be OK turning up half hour before it starts or will it have sold out by then? if so can I ring tonight and pay by debit card? Try the latter Byron - turning up at 5.30 would be cutting it very fine. But there's no chance of it starting at 6, as I fancy a lot of players will turn up at the last minute, & chaos will reign. 5pm should be OK, I'd have thought. If I'd known this morning, I woulda paid you in myself - I did a bunch of buy-ins for Luton while I eas at The Vic. damn, my one chance to grim tikay dashed :( will give them a ring in a mo, ty You might yet get the chance. I'm trying to ring a few Luton Regs, to see if I can get you bought in tonight. I just rung Chompy, but he musta spotted my number, cos he bounced the Call. I've already grimmed him for £650, what's another £110.50 between ex-friends? Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Snatiramas on July 31, 2009, 07:56:34 PM don't think you can ring in, though you can pay in advance at any grosvenor/G Can't see it being a sell out with 300+ at dtd, though it was a sell out last year. Earlier you can get there the better I would suggest, if you haven't bought in advance Do you think there will be enough dealers??? Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: tikay on July 31, 2009, 08:03:46 PM don't think you can ring in, though you can pay in advance at any grosvenor/G Can't see it being a sell out with 300+ at dtd, though it was a sell out last year. Earlier you can get there the better I would suggest, if you haven't bought in advance Do you think there will be enough dealers??? Phil! It's Friday evening, please don't rev me up. Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: JaffaCake on August 01, 2009, 12:38:40 AM are luton still strick on dress code? can u wear trainers nowdays or is it still shoes only? Shoes only. strict as a strict thing erm, was that a no chance? Flip-Flops? Sandals? Sigh. Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: tikay on August 01, 2009, 12:45:45 AM are luton still strick on dress code? can u wear trainers nowdays or is it still shoes only? Shoes only. strict as a strict thing erm, was that a no chance? Flip-Flops? Sandals? Sigh. I'll have a word Jeff. Tell them not to let you in, like. Do you not have any Oxford Brogues? Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: JaffaCake on August 01, 2009, 01:05:24 AM are luton still strick on dress code? can u wear trainers nowdays or is it still shoes only? Shoes only. strict as a strict thing erm, was that a no chance? Flip-Flops? Sandals? Sigh. I'll have a word Jeff. Tell them not to let you in, like. Do you not have any Oxford Brogues? i don't think so,, i'll have to google them to check tho. i want to come straight to luton without going home to london to pick up shoes u see, i have sandals with me, surely they'll do. could u put over the argument IT'S FKIN LUTON FFS on my behalf pls Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: crapper on August 01, 2009, 01:40:04 AM Don't worry, Jeff. i remember last year that Strummer turned up with his trainers on and they gave him some beautiful in-house smart black plastic shoes to wear. i'm sure they'll have some in your size !
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: littlemissC on August 01, 2009, 08:06:59 AM What's the cap on this comp? I'm getting to Luton for 4.30 so am I better regestering for the comp before checking in to hotel then?
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: tikay on August 01, 2009, 11:42:00 AM What's the cap on this comp? I'm getting to Luton for 4.30 so am I better regestering for the comp before checking in to hotel then? Yes! Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: tikay on August 01, 2009, 11:45:27 AM are luton still strick on dress code? can u wear trainers nowdays or is it still shoes only? Shoes only. strict as a strict thing erm, was that a no chance? Flip-Flops? Sandals? Sigh. I'll have a word Jeff. Tell them not to let you in, like. Do you not have any Oxford Brogues? i don't think so,, i'll have to google them to check tho. i want to come straight to luton without going home to london to pick up shoes u see, i have sandals with me, surely they'll do. could u put over the argument IT'S FKIN LUTON FFS on my behalf pls Heathen. Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: littlemissC on August 02, 2009, 10:01:35 AM 150 runners for the £100 not bad considering how many played dtd
looking forward to pot limit holdem tonight hopefully can run better than last night and it's definatly NO trainers the dress code is the strictest in uk surely? Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: Claw75 on August 02, 2009, 10:05:52 AM I overheard one of the cardroom staff on the phone to a punter last night, and he was saying smart trainers are ok. I meant to query it afterwards, and forgot!
Title: Re: GUKPT leg 6 Luton - advice pls Post by: tikay on August 02, 2009, 03:14:31 PM the £100 comp tomorrow. will I be OK turning up half hour before it starts or will it have sold out by then? if so can I ring tonight and pay by debit card? Try the latter Byron - turning up at 5.30 would be cutting it very fine. But there's no chance of it starting at 6, as I fancy a lot of players will turn up at the last minute, & chaos will reign. 5pm should be OK, I'd have thought. If I'd known this morning, I woulda paid you in myself - I did a bunch of buy-ins for Luton while I eas at The Vic. It started on time, DTD-stylee - on time to the second! Dena saw this Thread, & decided to spite-punctual me. I love that Girl, & her cheekbones. |