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 alright guys

 im currently on a break from poker.

 basically i was playing too much. spending too much money at homegames, online etc.

 so i thought it was time to have a wee break. no playing poker.

 im still watching on tv, reading mags/books etc so its not too bad.

 and i think if i take a break and think about my game a bit more when i start playing again ill be fresh and hopefully a better player.

 basically i want suggestions to what i should do with this break in order to benefit from

 any books i could read etc if anyone has any advice.

 cheers

Buy www.pokertracker.com and see where you went wrong.

cheers looks good

 do you use it and is it useful?

Yes and Yes

Have a good break, sometimes its the best thing to do. You can look back on how youve been playing. When i need to have a break i always read super system 2 , and the harrington book, and always find new things each time i read.
After your break you should feel fresh and ready to get back into it. 8)

 could you elaborate a bit nem why its useful to you

 cheers ruth ive got super system 1 but i think it doesnt really apply to online play
 
 or even tournament play but ive also heard harrington on holdem is a good one.

 what do you think about super system 2 and which harington books would you recommend

 cheers

I got Harrington Volume 1, his style is different to mind, so its good to pratice his style.
Super systems 2 is just more up dated with other players covering different types of poker. I would reconmend both of them, they have both helped my game 8)

B/T,

It would take me ages to explain the benfits of Pokertracker. Just download the trail version and try it out.

 ok mate cheers i was think of trying texas calculatem as well what do you think of that?

I've never used Texas Calculatem.

Pm the link please, thanks.

I used one of these when i first started play on the net, i found good to start off with,  then grief having to type in my whole cards all the time. But it was only until i learnt my outs and %, then i stop using it.
P.s did you get your PM, Bigtom.

www.pokerstove.com

cheers ruth

 pokerproweb.com nem

I was thinking of taking a break as I kept getting involved in trying to lose my money in cash games when having a drink or two. Instead, I set a challenge to track my play over 100 SnG's, similar to thetank. So far it's helped me see where I've been going wrong, how often I finish early etc... not quiet as indepth as pokertracker, but I didn't need that level of detail.

Using an excel spreadsheet from 2+2 to track.

 im not stopping because i need to

 i wasnt doing too bad. just the fact that i cant afford to play all the time.
 
 money wise and time wise .

 so im just taking a wee break to try and freshen up a bit.

 when i start playing again though i will track my results etc to try and improve a bit.

www.pokercharts.com is a good way to track your results.

My dad started playing and he was using this tool. Its utter rubbish imo. I used it a couple of times to let him know if it was good or not. It wanted me to call raised with JTo and fold to a small raise with 88 etc. Was hilarious.

Someone asked me if I used it once. I was kinda insulted.

It's utter pisch.

 ah well only a thought. plenty other programs available i suppose.

You should have just said if you were offended, just trying to figure out what brand of 'not really playing poker' you play.

Wasn't really offended  ;)

Just trying to convey that I think it's well pisch.

 anything you guys would suggest to make the most of the break?

 ( ps. i just cheated a little by playing play money razz on full tilt.

 does that count as breaking the break do you think? )

only if you know what was going on

buy penthouse or razzle that'll take your mind of the game

Thought you were going to bed!!! LOL you are as bad as me  ;goodvevil;

wifes snorring

 rotflmfao rotflmfao

 i knew what was going on

 players raising with split kings and full houses etc.