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WOW WOW WOW what a night!

Having spent the last few months or so hearing about blonde poker 2nd hand from Chili also being bored watching poker games on TV, and even more bored listening to Chili and her dad swapping poker stories and bad beats I actually………………………………………..FINALLY GET IT !!

So here my story …..appologies it’s a little long though….

There isn’t a day goes by of late when Chili is not thinking about poker playing poker or posting about poker on the blonde forum. For me this is a little tiresome as although I could play well I knew the hands  I have never really got it. I always considered very much a game of luck and chance, and with my busy schedule out of work with training amongst other things I have not really had chance to delve further.

Chili has been very excited about me meeting her good friends at blonde and me playing in a live torny. My last one was about a year and a half ago in Notts where I got knocked out and the dealer who new Chilis dad said I did not have a clue what I was doing…I was not offended as he was right.

Anyway so as not to endure similar comments at the blonde bash, I recruited Chili’s dad into a bit of coaching with some online games over the Christmas break. This certainly helped me understand the betting and position tactics a bit better although I did not do too well on my own due to the fact after about an hour I became bored very loose and very knocked out. Much to Chills disdain as it was her account I was using for the $10 sit and go’s ,.

So yesterday arrived Chili rushed home from worked @ 4.30 and got the hump with me because I was not ready and sat watching a film. Anyway we arrived in Birmingham at about 6.40, went through the joining procedure at the casino and headed into the arena.

I instantly recognized Red Dog (facial hair a dead giveaway I think) from his forum picture. Chili started introducing me to loads of Blondites and I started to wonder how I’d remember all these names when tight end produced a tag with my name on it brilliant! No more worries there.

We then made our way over to the card area; I have only met Tikay briefly but obviously new a lot about him through Chili who holds him in very high regard as he has provided her with inspiration and support since joining blonde. Anyway true to form he gave us both the warmest of welcomes and I instantly felt at ease in his company, he showed us where to sign in so off we went.

I think it started to sink in then that I was about to play in a proper tournament and seeing all the tables etc I became quite excited.

Chili then introduced me to Jammer and his lovely girlfriend Arion (I think sorry), also Snoopy who I had heard a lot about, had an interesting chat with him later on about him turning pro.

Anyway we were called to the table I found out which table I was on and made my way over, I wrongly assumed it was like online and I could sit where I liked. Ironside put me straight and I went back to find out my seat number.

So I sat down, to my right was Sausage quiet guy who was unwilling to tell us his name much to Ironside’s disappointment, then Cov Boy (I think) dealer , Bongo (very colourful character) , Ironside funny guy, Mrs Red another beginner but very nice women indeed, then  London poker girl who was on her 16th Vodka and Red bull and was happily chatting up and embarrassing the dealer..top girl, a sound guy from Yorkshire sorry cannot remember your name and another guy who was replaced by Rooky9 who I had some good chats with throughout the evening.Look forward to meeting you again mate.

Anyway I think Bongo took the first hand, a couple more went down and I played a strong hand with a heart beating like a jack hammer and won the pot, I could enjoy this I thought.

The game progressed I was doing ok picking up a few chips on the way. We had a break then shortly after I got moved to Chili’s Table sitting next to the cool customer Jen who I also new a bit about thru Chili. Chili was annoyed as well coz I had more chips than her.

After a while we had a break ,  I spotted top pro Dave C  so I decided to take the liberty of asking his advice about my situation, he advised me to play tight if I had more than 10 x the BB or loose if less. When I got back to the table I took his advice and went in against AA with A3 hitting trips on the river ….few….Dave C saw this and smiled , thankyou again Dave. Jen knocked Chili although I don’t think she minded as the booze was flowing along with her chat.

Scottish Dave joined our table and was very entertaining and vocal which I enjoyed, Gabrile joined us and started winning pots, along with see you in the Final Tom (we kept saying it to each other and I’m sure he did not believe it coz I know I didn’t).Hope to see you again soon mate.

The action progressed and my red wine was flowing now (thankyou Tracy for assistance hear) :) which helped suppress my nerves when I got moved over to Simon Trumpers table. Who I have watched on TV many times and hold in very high regard. It was fascinating watching him analyze the situation and build a pretty big stack from next to nothing. I did ask him on the break what he was weighing up to which he kindly explained about odds of the cards and people chip counts etc, not sure I completely understand but oneday I will I hope ;-)

So I still don’t know how it happened and im still buzzing but we got down to the final ten !! At which point my adrenalin really kicked in, and I was sat next to one of the the worlds top players in ACES and opposite Action jack ….SHEEESH am I dreaming? Tikay offered some words of support and the action commenced. Cant remember too much just seeing two sevens in my hand having my raised called by ACES me going all in and ACES calling me with A 9 needless to say he hit and I was out seventh !! I was not too disappointed to get knocked out by him though really. He also said to Chili I should have gone all in straight away and he would have folded…I will try to remember next time.

Got interviewed by the lovely Rowena after that have not got a clue what I said though as I was on cloud 9, Dewi offered some word of advice and said I would still be awake at six buzzing….you were right mate.

So I headed for the bar which was shut!! Gutted I really needed a drink ah well went off chatting to people had a good chat with Heid …and watched the rest of the final great to see the two pros heads up. When it finished we headed back to the Marriot and luckily for me the bar was open.

I met up with Rob Young who was even more oiled than when he sat down at our table earlier and went in with everything, pleasure to meet you though Rob see you in Notts.
And also the handsome Simon Nowab who im sure took a shine to me ;-) I may be wrong though I was quite drunk ! Both him and Rob had me in fits of laughter in between saying I looked like Ashley from Coronation Street or Owen Wilson from Starsky and hutch .

The evening ended with us sat down at breakfast at 7.00am, the diners where as follows Tikay, Royal Flush, Ginger, Simon, Chili , Robert who was the only one talking the most sense, Bongo, Jo, Dave and the Scottish clan who were actually staying at the thistle, and dining at the expense of Ironside who was tucked up in bed.lol oh and not forgetting the incredibly funny Colchester Kev !!

I am still buzzing about last night, I had a fantastic time and met a lot of great people to add to the bargain 

I guess this is the beginning of my poker journey……..

I would extend my warmest thanks to all you blondites you belong to something quite special I never realized so many sound people could be in the same room at one time, it was an honour and I look forward to becoming part of blonde

THANKYOU ALL and appologies if I missed anyone Im wacked !!  ;sleep;
xxx

Well done Glenn, you were far too good at stealing my blinds.  ;tk;

 :hello: ;welcome;      :goodpost:

Welcome glenn sorry i didnt meet u as i was unavailable for the bash but hopefully there will be plenty opportunities in the future,

good luck.
Jim.

 :goodpost:

Glad you had a good time, well done for 7th place! :)

Well done Glen  ;applause; Great post  :respect:

Well done Glenn, on our drive back rooky9 said he enjoyed the table with you... He was pleased you made the final, seemed more pleased than he was for me and he was halfs lol!

Enjoy poker and blonde... tho i advise stay away from any family home games! A bit too handy that lot!

thanks for the kind words guys, and sorry bout the steals  8) nofolpshomer

much appreciated appreciated anyway im off to bed now ;applause; ;sleep;

That's alright dude, I was card dead for ages anyway. Your lady was very impressed with you.  8)

Hi Glenn -

Great post - it sounds like you remember a lot more of what went on up there than a lot of people.... After all that 'poker poker poker' chat from Chilli you must see what she's on about now... ;)

Congrats on your result too - may your poker journey be fun, profitable and enjoyable, just like Birmingham.

Longest 1st post award?????????

Congrats mate, i remember chilli shouting 'glens in the final', 'glens in the final' around the cash tables, i think she was happier than you.

It was great to meet you glen, well done mate

(He's far too good for you know who)

 :hello:  :goodpost: This is a bit weird posting a reply to you Glenn! I could just tell you instead of typing it in! Well done babe soo proud of you.  I went to Nottingham tonight so just got back to this post.  Excellently put across and i'm so glad that you dont see me as poker geek anymore, now you can be one too  :-*

I just wanna echo everything Glenn said and well done to EVERYONE who put in so much hard work for us all to have such an amazing evening.  I didnt meet as many people as i wanted, think Glenn hogged everyone to himself or maybe i did as sadly things are a bit of blur today.  Bedtime.

THANKS again blonde for making this happen and for giving my relationship a JOINT pastime.  Heres to the next one xx

Great first post Glenn - congrats on the great finish in the comp!

Sheriff

Well done glenn, shame you are such a nice bloke, I really wanted to hate you for taking the lovely Chili pepper before i had a chance ;)    Although Im sure photographic evidence may emerge of you and Chubbs Nowab holding hands and skipping off to the toilet at 7.30am in the marriot .... It sure looked like a love thing to me :)

Great Post Glenn. 'Tis true, Chili was running round the Casino like a demented running round thing when you made the Final. I honestly think she'd rather see you Final than make it herself.

And a terrific performance by you mate, really well played. What a good guy that Simon Trumper is too, eh?

We need to see & hear a let more of you - you are one of us now.

Thanks Kev I thought I had a firm grip on the situation  :kiv:

Thanks Tikay yes he is a good guy !! and thankyou for the welcome im sure you will

Thankyou Chili, Sheriif, Ace2mouth,Jen for your kind words hope to see you all soon and you later Chili.

PS I fell asleep reading Harrington on Hold Em last night ...think im hooked!  :)up

Fantastic result Glenn, and lovely to meet you and Chilli who was a top girl  :)  Congrats on the win :) and many more i'm sure



The Vodkavamp  (ex londonpokergirl) lol

Lovely post from a lovely guy, well played mate and here's to the next one  :)up

Simon certainly took a shine to him  :D
There was a lot of chemistry between them!!

Simon Nowab & Glenn were holding hands back at The Marriott, massaging each other. It was horrible to behold.

Well played indeed Glenn,

I have gotta say that you certainly had me fooled.

We were sat at the same table (one of the last 2 tables) for quite a while and you certainly gave the impression that you can really play the game........ because clearly you can!

Okay, so you weren't quite as chirpy as some (I couldn't resist giving Jacko and Trumper a hard time myself  ;)  ) but you certainly didn't embarrass yourself, mate.

But I am still dying to know what you layed down when I went all in for 15,000 and Pokerdave came way back over the top? If you remember the hand, I had  Kc Jc and Pokerdave burnt me with  Jh Js and I got no help and bounced out.

Of course, you don't have to tell me what you folded....or you could just lie   >:(  Either way, it was a pleaseure, and I look forward to meeting you again over the felt.

Cheers,
Mike

Well done glenn. Life must be extremely tough for you having to deal with chili, she's mad as a mad thing.

Glad the comp provided a few hours respite for you! 

thanks again for the comments Dewi & Vodkavamp (you certainly are:)

As for the comments about me and the hunk Nowab ...  :dontask: perfectly normal behaviour by two consenting adults I thought

Hi Tight end, thanks mate yes she is and well done on the organisation first class

Hi Mike, yes I remember all I can say it was a good pass  ;) or maybe it wasnt ;)
Thanks for the comments and I look forward to meeting you again soon
the glenn

Great post Glenn and welcome to Blonde.
I think Chili was worried from the start that you'd outlast her, about an hour in she had me stood on a chair attempting to count your chips across the card room but you'd cunningly hidden the bigguns behind the yellow ones

Great post, Glen.

Thanks for the mention.  :) I'm just sorry that we never found an opportunity for a longer conversation.

Nice meeting you bud. Hope you become a regular poster now you... get it.  :)up

But having Chili's dad teach you?! Risky...  :D

great post glen

but dont call my allin with A3 again when i am holding AA and to hit runner runner but who cares about a bad beat story well done for making the final see you there again



4dam

Sorry 4adam

needed to get busy mate(got lucky too), look forward to seeing you again

Hiya Glenn

Welcome to Blonde and well done on your final table.

It was excellent meeting you and Chili.  Hope to do it again soon.

Give her a big hug and snog from me.

Trace
xx

Leave that to me Trace, Glenn's busy, I can sort it for you.

 rotflmfao rotflmfao He IS busy actually! Me dad is sat with him giving him another "coaching session."  Snoopy - thing i should step in, dont want him to turn into a rock  :D

Trace - its alright you can sort me out next time we meet  8)

Step in quick Chili. Don't let your Dad ruin Glenn's game.

PHEW! My dad actually found that qoute funny  :D

You TOLD him about it? Oh no, I fear a knock on the door from the Greek Mafia......

It's a date!  lol

Or a horses head in your bed  :D

Noooooooooo!

The cats don't like horses.

But Angell once dropped a mouse's head on the bed. That's WORSE.

Unlucky last night Chili. (Chili got 13th in the Notts £100).

But Woofter Boy Thewy got 3rd in the $5,000 in Paris. The boy's unstoppable.

Me and my coach angelo just got third in a sit and go $10 .... we are on fire !! ;karabiner;

He is just ordering the transport for the horse delivery

regards

Glenn & DON DEMETRIOU

sounds like someone else is going to be on fire soon....

Angelo? Don? Sheesh, I don't like the soind of this one little bit. Don't mess with the Greeks......

I had the pleasure of meeting you Glen at the HU final, I though you made a beautiful couple, I wish you many happy years together, that Simon is such a nice boy

 :redcard:    ok ok i know they did look cute together hehe.  If i had a tenner for every time someone came over to me and said sort your bloke out?  I'd have 30 quid.

Ok chili, I give in, wtf is that bloke in your avitar doing?

It's Anthony Kiedis, singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. His autobiography is a fascinating story, Horrific in places but uplifting in others too.

Strange thing is, he cannot sing. Indeed a pal of mine who works for his record company tells me that when he sings live his voice has to be fed through two filters to make it anywhere near acceptable. Years and years of substance abuse apparently has led to this.

Is that true ? I asways said to Chili he could not sing of course she would have non of it !

Hey Glen :)

I was so made up for you on Saturday night - and Chili of course ... nothing like both of you having the bug :)

Congrats and welcome to the forum...really lovely to meet you and SWMBO :)

Heid
xx

glenn pleasure to meet and play against you on saturday, i said before we started my chips where on offer and you certainly took advantage of that info when you CHECK raised me with only top and bottom pair and my 75o was no good.
glad you enjoyed yourself and hope you enjoy your stay with blondepoker we are a nice bunch when not drunk really

Thanks Heid, thanks Ironside pleasure to meet you both and an honour to become part of the blonde family...sober or drunk ;)

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