So I too retired last year and have taken up golf again. I hadn't really stopped, I was a member at Barlaston 20 years ago, playing twice a week. Then I found poker. Running a business, poker and golf meant something had to give so the golf took a back seat. The reasoning behind the choice was it meant me and Joo could do the pokering together. Also now only playing golf twice a month meant I couldn't justify the fee.

I've been playing at Onneley for the last 3 months, once a week. It's just 15 minutes from my home, playing with my neighbour who's a member. I have the bug back again and I am joining the club on Tuesday. Have broken 100 in the last 3 rounds playing off 28 at first now 26. My handicap 20 years ago was 18, not sure I'll get back there but thoroughly enjoying the game again.

Talking of phones, do any of you use golf apps? My tech son uses hole 19 app. I scored my round on it last week. It also has GPS of thousands of courses so you can get distances and hole layout.

Glastonbury. Loved the Pulp set. The Prodigy were absolutely amazing.

Been getting back in to live music again too. Trentham hosting a summer of outdoor concerts. Saw Ocean Colour Scene there in May, supported by the Enemy and The Clause. Last week went to see the brilliant Black Keys at the Castlefield bowl in Manchester. Also supported by 2 excellent  bands, 18 year old Alex Spencer and Miles Kane. Tikay check out The Black Keys, I think you would like them.

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Dreadful news. RIP Diogo and his brother just 28 and 29 respectively. Thoughts with his wife, 3 young children and his friends and family. 😪

Must congratulate Tom, especially his approach on the 11th from 80 yards, which he thinned so badly it went through the green at the speed of light, and hit a stone wall 50 yards behind the green "on the full" at such speed that it bounced back on to the green.

Course knowledge WP Tom. 🤣🤣

Edit: Said Stokie won $21,697 as Senior RU, I stand corrected

Today I was due to play the $1,100 PLO @ Venetian, but after some thought I decided to swerve it. When I played the $1,600 PLO Bounty two days earlier the sheer pace of the game took me off my feet, they were getting it in super light (or so it seemed to me) & just serial-rebuying. So I've decided not to play any more PLO this trip, they took me right out of my comfort zone & I felt I was being outplayed.

Instead I opted for the $500 NLH Seniors at Golden Nugget.

After some early good fortune (my flush got there v Aces) propelled my to 70,000 (30k ss) the cards went completely dry on me, & I just sat there level after level completely unable to find either a hand or a spot. I did find A-K (both red) v 2 Black Queens & the door was a lovely King, but it ran out 4 clubs to swing it back to him so I was back in the doo doo again.

I did find Q-Q & got 2 callers, flop was 8-2-2, two clubs & I bet 3,000. He then jams all in for 20k. Has to be a flush draw, so an easy call, & so it was, -10c. The flush missed but he rivered the K. Meh.

Next up, Q-Q again but I run smack into Aces. And flop my Queen, oops.

It was all uphill after that. Around 100 were left from the original 329, with 42 paid but I somehow wheedled & nurdled my way into a Min Cash + 1 for 31st place for $908.  So, lots of oohs & aahs & then a real cling on job with no cards at all.

Yet another Min Cash + 1 which is getting embarrassing, but all things considered I was reasonably pleased with how I played. I just need to find ways to maintain my stack when the cards go dry. Good players manage somehow, but try as I might, I always end up nursing a bowl into the money.

A Stokie poker friend ( Garry Medlock) got HU in this seniors event and came second, scored $26,600.

Turk is lively to have at the table and a lovely bloke.

Wow fabulous few days there Tom, lovely photos except the one of you doing the kids finger thingy. 🤣

I must say I'm disappointed to see you cavorting with a woman looking half your age. 🤔😁

Back from our annual golf trip to Ashbury golf resort. Meeting up with my eldest son and 16 other friends. Team pink in the scramble comp. My lad on the left.

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Wonderful photos Tom, keep em coming.

Great patience Tikay, well done on another cash. 👏👏👏

Well done on the cashes Tikay, let's get a big un under the belt.

Off to pack, got our annual Devon golf weekend starting tomorrow.

Latest News from the city in the desert. Who’s been eating the dessert? Tikay perhaps?

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Great to have a place to get the Vegas news.

 I agree with Tikay, I always think of you and your accomplishments in the early days guiding the GUKPT to where it is today.

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Michael Portillo's Great Railway Journeys. Splendiferous television.

Never miss, love all his railway stuff.

Enjoy your retirement Tikay.

Run well on the bike and the baize

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Was lovely out there today Ralph and quiet with the kids at school.

First bike ride in quite a while. Manifold Valley cycle trail.

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