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Does anybody know if Walsall are running a 100 freezeout in May?  Any info much appreciated.  Thanks

Following the staggering succes of their 100 Frezeouit a week or so ago, Walsall have introduced a weekly Freezeout, 100 NLH, every Sunday.

Bravo Grosvenor Walsall!.

I've just come back from the Luton 100 freezout.

Great comp. 30 minute clock, 5k starting chips. Lots of poker to be played.

Only problem was that the final was a crap shoot. Blinds weren't capped until the last 4, and by then it was too l8 cos the antis were 6 & 12k.

Up to the final 9 though, the comp was excellent.

Can't wait to play the 1 at Walsall.  :D

Anyone know what day and time the 100 Freezeout starts?

Is it best to pre-register?

Might travel up from Newport, and dont want to find it a wasted journey.

9pm mate, get a move on!!

Wasn't quite planning to make it last night :o

Is it a sellout?   Do i need to pre-register etc.?

They get about 80 players I think, so it probably won't be a sell-out.

However, if you don't live nearby, then i'd say give em a call anyway to avoid a wasted journey.

82 last night, i would get there for about 8.30.  I managed 12th last night, they pay to 10.....bummer!

Was it a good comp?

Yes...i think so.  Only the second time i've played live, shaking like a leaf when i won a pot with the nut flush!!  I enjoyed it!

Have a slight problem, and was wondering if anyone can help me out.

Im looking to travel up to for tomorrow nights 100 Freezeout.    Problem i have is that ive just discovered that Grosvenor Cardiff cannot transfer my membership up to Walsall without me signing a form at Cardiff.
Since i dont exactly live next door, and the 24 hour rule comes into effect, im snookered.

Is it possible that someone could sign me in as a guest member?

BTW: Grosvenor Walsall state that you cannot pre-register by phone.    They assure me that it should not be sold out, but i dont really want to make a 3 hour roundtrip for nothing.

have you tried to fax a membership thru
incase no one can sign you in

No.  Only just found out the problem.  No fax machine at home......

you can fill in the form from online then take it to your local casino they will fax it thru

I know, but the 24hr rule comes into effect...

Not enough time before tomorrow night

no problem just hope someone can help sign you in

What is kick off time for this one?

9pm start.

I could probably sign u in

Great!

What time will u be there?

Proabaly around half 8

Are u on msn?

Easier to speak on that if u hav

Yes im on MSN.

Addres: Welshsporty42

Many Thanks

Struggling on the search

Whats your full e-mail address or full name?

struggling.

I've sent u an e-mail instead.  8)

Sound m8.

Just to clarify.

Will be there at 8.30. Give us a call on the mobile when you arrive cos I don't know what u look like.

U won't get in without passport, or driving license, etc. So DON'T FORGET.  ;D

Dress code - no sportswear, grubby trainers, ripped jeans, etc. I go smart just incase they get arsey.  8)

And, finally, no knocking me out!

Just kidding.  :D

Thanks Adam

This is a bit of a step-up for me, so just trying to learn a bit more.

Promised myself that if i earnt enough playing this week, then i'd give this a shot.
Came 2nd in the 10 rebuy on Tuesday in Cardiff (590), so here we go....

Darren

Hi,

how many starting chips and how long is the clock?
 :-X

100 freezout is a gd one for learners if they can afford it.

Lots of room to play some actual poker without having to worry about being overawed by folk with deep pockets.

1 problem. Always channce of an early night.  ;D

Catch u l8ers. Give us a bell when u arrive and I'll pop out and sign u in.

Well, cos this has only just started, I haven't played it be4. However, I have played the same comp in Luton. There the clock was 30 mins and you received 5k starting chips. Good structure until the final table where it turned into a lottery. Blinds were capped at 6/12k.

Thanks for your help last night Adam.  Much appreciated.

I did the fatal thing and won the first hand (Pocket Q's).
That was pretty much it.  Blew out early (1/2 way through level 2).

How did you get on?

Darren

Didn't get any standard raising hands all night. Only won 2 hands in total.

Went down to 1.3k but quintupled through just be4 the break.

No luck after that. Made a move with JTs. Maniac reraised with A6! Too much value not to call. Out.

Ah well. Next time.

By the way, thanks for the pint!  ;D

Does any1 else need to be signed in!  8)

you lot suck

Does that mean it was you with the A6  Ian? ;D

sorry, i didn't post that!!
wayward child, whipped her with my belt!!!

"I did not post that"......

Nice one Ian!

I occassionally blame the cat for unintended posts, but that's a long story which I won't bore you with. True one though.....

Such a nostalgic thread.

How times have changed.........


"Im looking to travel up to for tomorrow nights 100 Freezeout.    Problem i have is that ive just discovered that Grosvenor Cardiff cannot transfer my membership up to Walsall without me signing a form at Cardiff.
Since i dont exactly live next door, and the 24 hour rule comes into effect, im snookered.

Is it possible that someone could sign me in as a guest member?

BTW: Grosvenor Walsall state that you cannot pre-register by phone.    They assure me that it should not be sold out, but i dont really want to make a 3 hour roundtrip for nothing".

In those days, you had to be in your seat when the Tourney started, or that was it, you could not play.

Simon Trumper, who was sponsored by 365Media at the time iirc, turned up 1 minute late for a £1,000 event at Blackpool one day & was turned away.

Walsall & Luton, used to delay the start time to accommodate any latecomers who rung up & said "I'm stuck in traffic". So an 8pm start, where we'd all be there nice & punctual, would eventually start at 9.30pm. 

I find it hard to believe that IFM had a wayward child.

Haha, I remember that used to cause some aggro!

I was friendly with Pokerkong1 back in the day, and he came over for a £1500 at the Vic with LuckyULSA and another one of the prima/Laddies HSNL guys. Those were the good old days, he 'highhand' transferred me £10k on Laddies, I went and ordered it from the bookies, and just gave it to him at the Vic. You'd probably need to give blood to do something like that today.

They had all come over from Norway, but didn't have shoes when they got to the casino. All went to a store to get shoes, but the tournament had just started when they got back, and they all got given their £1500 back. Travelled over for a few side events, but got some nice new shoes ;D

Just looked him up; looks like he barely plays now.  He was a beast back in the day.

Not a lot of them do, that I'm aware of. That said, I'm so out of touch with poker, I couldn't be sure they're not still floating about somewhere.

He flew up the levels from  $50nl to $5knl in about a year :D

That was when everyone was worse than me, and even I did alright in the cash games back then.

Walsall was my introduction to live poker back in 05/06. 1000 chip rebuys, self dealt tournies, murderers and dealers, 6 card plo cash games with five quid session fees.

Good times.

My old man took me to the £10 rebuy in Bournemouth back in 2004, and you got 500 chips :D

Absolutely loved the old Walsall days. Such a shame so many great characters are sadly no longer with us.
Thanks for the bump

Jeez

Was this really 14 years ago.

Good man that Snoopy.


Never bought me a pint in return though.

You're welcome Craig. Walsall was my happiest hunting ground, so many great memories.

Remember when Paul Maxfield beat Dave Ulliot heads up, in the Meltdown was it?

I think Paul called Devilfish's AA raise with something like 53os, caught two pair and reeled him in beautifully.

How I loved the updates too. Look at the list of names at the start of this 'At a Glance' version.

http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=20356.msg413947#msg413947

Ooh, and this one, it's got me in it.



http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=29119.0

Bad beat memories... That Des' AT held up against my AK and left me with a bowl :D

Blonde has been blessed with the best updaters bar none.

I could read and re-read Jen's stuff all day.

I remember a guy at the old Luton Grosvenor. Bought in, went to the toilet, was in there longer than he expected and missed the start of the comp and wasn't allowed to play :)

I had 23 rebuys in the sunday afternoon £5r once

Had a few nights like that myself :D

Yes I do remember Tom.  Everyone used to turn up for their festivals.  Wonder what ever happened to Paul , not seen or heard from him in nearly 20 years I think

He probably hasn't recovered from playing Kalooki with Manchester George that time in Stoke.