|
Title: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Splash on June 23, 2005, 11:34:15 AM I was getting a fair old ear bashing yesterday regarding time spent playing poker, stopping up all night and not going to bed until 5am etc etc etc.
It occured to me that surely i cant be the only one to suffer. Any hits or tips on how to calm the waters and keep the other half sweet ? To date ive tried the following but they only seem to give short term brownie points! 1: The occasional hols/shopping trip paid for by the bank roll. 2: Getting her into poker and setting her an account up with 200 quid (shes not too bad actually... now got 350 !!) 3: Going part time at work to play poker... so when she asks me to do the washing up i can say ... "Not now dear I'm working!" .... this one did not work! ty Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: ifm on June 23, 2005, 11:39:28 AM Kick her out, worked wonders for me ;D
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: TightEnd on June 23, 2005, 11:42:45 AM Kick her out, worked wonders for me ;D Lose potential bankroll via divorce, build it back up again. Painful, in more ways than one, but quite a motivation these days. To those who manage to combine a happy married life and the anti-social parts of poker, mainly the hours and the travel, my congratulations! Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: ifm on June 23, 2005, 11:47:19 AM Then pull a valet in the casino, "i only come here so we can spend time together love" hehehe
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: TightEnd on June 23, 2005, 11:48:11 AM Then pull a valet in the casino, "i only come here so we can spend time together love" hehehe Simon and Ian at Luton weren't interested Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on June 23, 2005, 11:59:46 AM Red Dog sends his missus to Spain. Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Robert HM on June 23, 2005, 12:02:40 PM I made mine very happy, I gave her a house and a decree absolute. No complaints about me playing poker.
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: ariston on June 23, 2005, 12:17:57 PM Quote "you are going to have to give up pooker if you want to try and save the marraige"
Response" choose between poker and a life of mind numbing monotony? hmm thats a toughy" (wasnt my actual response but I wish I had said it) Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: TightEnd on June 23, 2005, 12:21:35 PM Quote "you are going to have to give up pooker if you want to try and save the marraige" Response" choose between poker and a life of mind numbing monotony? hmm thats a toughy" (wasnt my actual response but I wish I had said it) lol nowadays i juggle my responsibilities to my kids with my work and my poker. I am proud to say that I have never, and will never put poker before my obligations to being as good a dad as I can be in my kids lives. Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on June 23, 2005, 12:25:08 PM So what did you say to that Ariston, after she'd given it the mind numbing monotony bit..........? Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: ariston on June 23, 2005, 12:32:09 PM loool, Have to agree with you tightend my son Jakob is the only thing I put before poker. I have missed 3 festivals this year I was going to go to because I have him every other weekend. He is 6 now and already understands the basics of poker and even plays the odd hand online for me. If ever on a weekend someone bets 699 quid into you on a busted draw it was Jakob honest ;)
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on June 23, 2005, 12:37:09 PM Can you send me pic of Jakob Ariston? You got my e-mail address? Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: ariston on June 23, 2005, 12:38:50 PM I do tikay and I will but I dont have a scanner or anything at home. Will sort it out over the weekend.
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on June 23, 2005, 12:42:13 PM You not got a pic of him on your 'puter? Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Splash on June 23, 2005, 12:43:53 PM I can see a trend developing here.... is there anyone not divorced? :(
Ariston... it all becomes clear now, the little 'un playing online for you, and u told me u were making those calls because you were short stacked! Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: ariston on June 23, 2005, 12:44:01 PM Nope just hundreds in the house and in frames and stuff. Never bothered to get a digital camera or anything, maybe should sort that one out.
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: ariston on June 23, 2005, 12:47:12 PM Best quote from Jakob was at school when all children where asked what there parents do. "Mum goes shopping and meet the girls for coffee and dad plays poker" The teacher said he had a very active imagination although it sounds about right to me.
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: AdamM on June 23, 2005, 12:53:56 PM happily married, two kids who I see plenty of, wife's a handy player herself after plenty of coaching sessions. 'coarse being a man of leisure helps. T-shirt business any week now. I am a firm believer that regular 9-5 life and poker are not compatable. you have to adapt your life to the game or get uysed to it being very recreational
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: The Wall on June 23, 2005, 12:54:33 PM I use to play online and get a right earbashing when I lived with the woman but last month we split up and I moved out! now I can play whenever I want and have even started playing live (finally) since I dont get the "what are you wasting your money for?" speech's anymore ;D
Er my advice though is that there is no balance! If it wasnt poker they would only find something else to moan about! :P Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: ifm on June 23, 2005, 12:58:48 PM Agreed, kids are the MOST important thing in my life, women come and go (though they've all gone now :'()
I have 3 lovely daughters (what am i in for in a few years??) whom i have every weekend. Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: RED-DOG on June 23, 2005, 03:02:06 PM Red Dog sends his missus to Spain. Got to be honest here guys, Mrs RED-DOG and I will have been married 28 years come October the 1st. In all those years she has done nothing but encourage me, what ever hare brained scheme Ive come up with. She is always supportive and makes me feel like I am the greatest guy on earth. We have had hard times, both emotionally and financially, but she has been my rock, my friend and my councillor. I dont know where she gets the strength. Spending money doesnt interest her, I will pay 500 to enter a competition and at the same time she will walk across town to buy a tin of beans 1p cheaper She is always happy and smiling and will go out of her way to help anyone. If I ever did anything right in this life, it was marrying her In the words of an old sentimental song. Lord give her my share of heaven If Ive earned any here in this life Because God, I believe she deserves it My woman, my woman, my wife Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on June 23, 2005, 03:03:47 PM Jeez, pack it up Tom, I'm crying here. That's a truly lovely post. Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Robert HM on June 23, 2005, 03:04:25 PM Nice sentiment, luck man
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Splash on June 23, 2005, 03:06:12 PM Nice to see that there is hope!
:'( Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: The Truth on June 23, 2005, 03:08:28 PM as a husband, father and now grandfather all I can say is - invest in a garden shed.
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: TightEnd on June 23, 2005, 03:11:02 PM Red Dog sends his missus to Spain. Got to be honest here guys, Mrs RED-DOG and I will have been married 28 years come October the 1st. In all those years she has done nothing but encourage me, what ever hare brained scheme Ive come up with. She is always supportive and makes me feel like I am the greatest guy on earth. We have had hard times, both emotionally and financially, but she has been my rock, my friend and my councillor. I dont know where she gets the strength. Spending money doesnt interest her, I will pay 500 to enter a competition and at the same time she will walk across town to buy a tin of beans 1p cheaper She is always happy and smiling and will go out of her way to help anyone. If I ever did anything right in this life, it was marrying her In the words of an old sentimental song. Lord give her my share of heaven If Ive earned any here in this life Because God, I believe she deserves it My woman, my woman, my wife uplifting. thank you Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: jbsc7769 on June 23, 2005, 03:15:38 PM I think it is atrocious that the women have to put up with Poker Playing males, I think they should leave their partners immediately.
Now, Foxy Minx and Mrs C, if you are looking for somewhere to stay, its lovely and warm here in Greece!! Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on June 23, 2005, 03:19:59 PM I may be able to assist you there Simon, if you could arrange to send your Sister in this direction. Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: patman on June 23, 2005, 03:31:57 PM Red dog.
humbled and moved by your comments and support of your spouse and not fallin for usual macho tosh, 28 years magic - mine is great but reigns me in when i get too deep in poker world. which for me is no bad thing....think i may have that compulive addictive nature and i`ll bet out anyone that ses otherwise. ;D Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: jbsc7769 on June 23, 2005, 03:39:28 PM Tikay, consider that a done deal!
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on June 23, 2005, 03:56:07 PM Whahoo - sorted! I will broach the subject with Rhowena tonight. She loves the sun. Dave might be a problem though....... Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: BlueWolf on June 23, 2005, 06:19:56 PM What a great post by redDog, As i dont play much poker i dont get any earache from the misis unless i'm doin my spuds in a home game lol, shes been very supportive of my poker running/dealing career even movin away from here family so i could cme work up her ein Blackpool, that said she does nag if i play a sit n go just before bed and make the money lol
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on June 23, 2005, 06:37:20 PM She nags if you do what?
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: owner on June 23, 2005, 06:38:22 PM My Missus moans if I go deep too. :D
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: BlueWolf on June 23, 2005, 06:39:35 PM i knew as soon as i wrote that i was leaving it wide open to abuse lol so i altered it accordingly lol
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Ironside on June 23, 2005, 06:40:05 PM whats a mrs?
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: ariston on June 23, 2005, 06:51:39 PM Cant see how she can complain wolf, by the time shes brushed her teeth you are usually knocked out anyway ;)
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: BlueWolf on June 23, 2005, 07:02:40 PM You been watchin??? lol keep feckin bubblin recently tho i'd be happy with that tonight lol
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: RED-DOG on June 23, 2005, 07:05:11 PM whats a mrs? Its a sort of lap dancer with extra rules and conditions attached Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: ariston on June 23, 2005, 07:14:04 PM And a lot more expensive
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Splash on June 23, 2005, 07:31:16 PM Not as expensive for u as ur seat in a cash game ariston! ;D
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Robert HM on June 24, 2005, 10:47:21 AM My Missus moans if I go deep too. :D You owe me a new monitor and I think the wall behind it will need painting to hide the coffee stains. Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Nightfly on June 29, 2005, 05:10:03 PM A married man should forget his mistakes.
There's no point in two people remembering the same thing :) Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: RED-DOG on July 02, 2005, 01:59:10 PM She,s home tomorrow, WAHOOO!! Im never having beans on toast again
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: RED-DOG on July 03, 2005, 01:34:38 AM Nooooooo, I got it wrong, she's not back until monday......where's the tin opener?
Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: portfolio on July 03, 2005, 01:53:19 AM quick stockcheck
1 play poker worlwide check 2 drive jaguar check 3 sunshine property in algarve check single checkcheckcheck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! one mans meat is another mans poison. Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Bongo on July 03, 2005, 02:29:39 AM 2 drive jaguar check I had one of them once, reasonable car all things considered. Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: foxy_minx26 on July 03, 2005, 03:35:39 AM I think it is atrocious that the women have to put up with Poker Playing males, I think they should leave their partners immediately. Now, Foxy Minx and Mrs C, if you are looking for somewhere to stay, its lovely and warm here in Greece!! Well i dont have a poker playing male in fact i dont have a male full stop >:( >:( >:( so when is the flight booked for ??? im on my way lol ;) Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: RED-DOG on July 03, 2005, 12:08:17 PM quick stockcheck 1 play poker worlwide check 2 drive jaguar check 3 sunshine property in algarve check single checkcheckcheck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! one mans meat is another mans poison. good set of values cheque Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: foxy_minx26 on July 03, 2005, 04:11:15 PM quick stockcheck 1 play poker worlwide check 2 drive jaguar check 3 sunshine property in algarve check single checkcheckcheck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! one mans meat is another mans poison. AHHHH portfolio but do you have number 4??? your YOUTH still lol ;) Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on July 04, 2005, 05:48:38 PM I do...... Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: North Angel on July 04, 2005, 05:57:00 PM My Check List
Fantastic Husband .....Check 4 Wonderful Kids........Check Lovely Grandson.........Check My own teeth and hair..Check (lets see if tikay can say check to these ones) ;D Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Trace on July 04, 2005, 10:51:32 PM LMFAO
My answer to Alfa - play 24/7 JUST DON'T WAKE ME UP! Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on July 05, 2005, 06:43:41 AM Ahh, North Angel has got me there. In the same order, No, No, No, & Yes, I am afraid so. Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: MrsHopkino on September 20, 2011, 02:59:59 PM Stu plays every time we watch TV, which is every night all night :-)
The only thing that bothers me now is when a tantrum occurs, as there have been some unlucky moments!! ;popcorn; Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on September 20, 2011, 03:06:59 PM Stu plays every time we watch TV, which is every night all night :-) The only thing that bothers me now is when a tantrum occurs, as there have been some unlucky moments!! ;popcorn; Good grief Mrs H, that's a bump from the dim distant past past......from SIX years ago! Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: MrsHopkino on September 20, 2011, 03:11:19 PM Stu plays every time we watch TV, which is every night all night :-) The only thing that bothers me now is when a tantrum occurs, as there have been some unlucky moments!! ;popcorn; Good grief Mrs H, that's a bump from the dim distant past past......from SIX years ago! Fill me in Tikay.... I didn't know him SIX years ago! Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: tikay on September 20, 2011, 03:14:41 PM Stu plays every time we watch TV, which is every night all night :-) The only thing that bothers me now is when a tantrum occurs, as there have been some unlucky moments!! ;popcorn; Good grief Mrs H, that's a bump from the dim distant past past......from SIX years ago! Fill me in Tikay.... I didn't know him SIX years ago! Umm, there may be a disconnect here on the meaning of "bump". Or maybe not..... Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: kinboshi on September 20, 2011, 03:14:53 PM Stu plays every time we watch TV, which is every night all night :-) The only thing that bothers me now is when a tantrum occurs, as there have been some unlucky moments!! ;popcorn; Good grief Mrs H, that's a bump from the dim distant past past......from SIX years ago! Fill me in Tikay.... I didn't know him SIX years ago! No, Tikay meant the thread is from 6-years ago. Anyway, tell us all about his tantrums... ;stuhop; Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: MrsHopkino on September 20, 2011, 03:17:08 PM Stu plays every time we watch TV, which is every night all night :-) The only thing that bothers me now is when a tantrum occurs, as there have been some unlucky moments!! ;popcorn; Good grief Mrs H, that's a bump from the dim distant past past......from SIX years ago! Hah Well there was this one time at band camp.... No I don't fully understand Poker but something went wrong and there were fist marks on the lap top screen! ouch ;nemesis; Fill me in Tikay.... I didn't know him SIX years ago! No, Tikay meant the thread is from 6-years ago. Anyway, tell us all about his tantrums... Title: Re: Poker and the Mrs? Post by: Ironside on September 20, 2011, 03:30:08 PM I miss tantrum anyone still see her?
|