HAHAHA @ ifm...you got lucky mate and revenge will be sweet

Yes Tikey and thank you all for your words of advise.

Thanks Tightend I will give that a try

Nice review snoopy I shall be asking santa for that one 

Hahaha ok i will keep that in mind. Taking Adams advise I would say my normal play is much like yours tikey (does that make me a boring old fart too...mmm) so what book would you advise to read??

PMSL @ 'people were actually being rang up when I turned up at my local casino cash game'  
I think like you said Adam I am at that middle stage where I have some knowledge of the game but not enough, then I suppose that will only come with experience and learning by my mistakes.
The reason for originally asking this question is because I have a friend who did a poker course and his bankrole has increased considerable by playing very aggresively which he considers to be the best way to play. I have tried but dont feel comfortable bullying the table but it does seem to produce results. Other people have also commented that i dont play aggresively enough. So im thinking I need to 'learn' to play differently or stay a mediocre player.
I will do as advised and read up as much as I can. I like reading the 'how would you have played this hand' threads and think I have learnt a few tricks from them and yes the next time I feel I have played a hand badly I shall be asking for your advise  

Thats why i think i need a coach

Now i glad u posted that snoopy coz i used to play and win more often than not. I bought Doyles SS1 which i took when i went on holiday during the summer and read it and tried to apply some of the tips i picked up even though at the back of my mind i thought ..what!! Obviously his methods work as hes got a few bob more than me but I think what has put me off my play is that i dont believe in the cards i play now. My eyes have been opened to raise reraise on total rubbish and i have tried and succedded i might add but still havent quite got the knack on when to do it

Hahaha Kev...so u want to see my piccy? Go to pokerpants.com and thats me advertising my bordello ;-)

Thanks for your reply tikey and i will deffo study those threads you have posted. I just feel sometimes that i am missing that vital thread...dont know how to explain it. I am not keen on the coach training bit as I think that i need to build my own game as an individual which will one day give me an edge as apposed to playing by the book but im fed up of making the wrong moves.

I have been playing online for a few years now, I was lucky that at a very nice chap took me under his wing and taught me the ins and outs of the game. As time has gone on i have i think got better and although i used to go by gut instinct I now know that it gets me into deep trouble. I have read about the stats etc and playing by them seems to work i guess, so im thinking I need lessons. So im looking for a teacher, im assuming it will cost me so im asking advise. I'm not looking to break into the internatioal poker scene...I just want to stop having to deposit. So any poker coaches out there pleez get in touch but be sure i will post ur name in the lobby and would hope for a recommendation first. Night all xx

Have a GREAT holiday Trace !!! Say HI to PC (pete) and Denden at 'The Buccaneer' from me if you go there xxx

Try typing 'failure' in google and clicking on ' I'm feeling lucky   

OK a blonde (as in probably dumb) question...is this site just a news/forum or is there a blondepoker gameroom coz i cant find a download button ?? If not then why not?? I have spent the last couple of weeks reading through loads of threads and im guessing some of you guys run/work for different sites. If blonde had its own site then im sure judging on the growing popularity of the forum it would attract a substantial membership which would pay for members only tourneys and avoid the confusion over the titan tourney. Additional touneys with other sites could also concur involving  blonds/non blonds but still make the site a buck or 2...ahhhhhhhhh geez its late and i should be in bed...gonna regret this post in the morning lol

I played in this (my first blonde tourney) and I have to say it was the most enjoyable game I have ever played. People were friendly and the banter was fun which helped me to relax, i was extremely nervous and a little starstruck to be honest. I was lucky enough to make the payout and from originally thinking I would get $25 I am delighted to see that I won enough to fund my losing streak on $3 stts for the rest of the week woooohoooo. The 10pm start personally suited me great as im a bit of a night owl and only play when kids are in bed. The rebuy period did seem a little long but as this lengthened the game you will get no compaints from me  So I would like to thank all involved in setting up this game and look forward to the next one. Keep up the good work