Vegas & The Aftermath - Diary

[bobby1]

This really happened.

My, how times have changed.

I was at a social "do" last week, & two young ladies were nattering, & I was sat with them at the time.

Girl One was openly explaining - I kid you not - the virtues & attractions of her new, err, "rabbit". And I don't know where to look, or what to say. It's actually rather jolly, the honesty of youngsters, but for us of rather more mature vintage it's all a bit odd.

So Girl One says to Girl Two, while removing a shrouded device that lookled like a rolled-up umbrella from her handbag, "feel that texture, & those little nodules, it's gorgeous".

Whereupon Girl Two replies "ooh no, I don't know where it's been".

I'm not entirely sure of the correct retort from Girl One there. I just started a train story. It seemed the right thing to do.

I tell you what Tony, I think you were in there.

[tikay]

Whereupon Girl Two replies "ooh no, I don't know where it's been".

I thought it would be obvious where it's been..

Actually these 'handy helpers' are made of open cell plastic and shouldn't go where you think they might. Can be carciogenic. In the USA they are now manufacturing these things with closed cell plastic - much safer - and can go where you might think they should go.

Lesson ends. 

"Handy helpers"?!

I must have "read" that Rolling Stone track "mothers little helper" was it? all wrong!

[boldie]

Whereupon Girl Two replies "ooh no, I don't know where it's been".

I thought it would be obvious where it's been..

Actually these 'handy helpers' are made of open cell plastic and shouldn't go where you think they might. Can be carciogenic. In the USA they are now manufacturing these things with closed cell plastic - much safer - and can go where you might think they should go.

Lesson ends. 

 what's the difference between open and closed cell plastic?..

[tikay]

This really happened.

My, how times have changed.

I was at a social "do" last week, & two young ladies were nattering, & I was sat with them at the time.

Girl One was openly explaining - I kid you not - the virtues & attractions of her new, err, "rabbit". And I don't know where to look, or what to say. It's actually rather jolly, the honesty of youngsters, but for us of rather more mature vintage it's all a bit odd.

So Girl One says to Girl Two, while removing a shrouded device that lookled like a rolled-up umbrella from her handbag, "feel that texture, & those little nodules, it's gorgeous".

Whereupon Girl Two replies "ooh no, I don't know where it's been".

I'm not entirely sure of the correct retort from Girl One there. I just started a train story. It seemed the right thing to do.

I tell you what Tony, I think you were in there.

That was my read too, Phil. At least I knew where I stood.

When Girl Two replied, my first thought was that it's Panto season.

"Ohhhhhh yes you do".......

[Dingdell]

Whereupon Girl Two replies "ooh no, I don't know where it's been".

I thought it would be obvious where it's been..

Actually these 'handy helpers' are made of open cell plastic and shouldn't go where you think they might. Can be carciogenic. In the USA they are now manufacturing these things with closed cell plastic - much safer - and can go where you might think they should go.

Lesson ends. 

 what's the difference between open and closed cell plastic?..

Open cell plastic can 'bleed' carcinogens into the body, closed plastic can't. Only a slight risk but enough that women in the US were suing over cervical cancer. At my clinic we use closed cell speculums for the bottom, or metal speculums which I prefer because you can warm them, for the very same reason.

[boldie]

Whereupon Girl Two replies "ooh no, I don't know where it's been".

I thought it would be obvious where it's been..

Actually these 'handy helpers' are made of open cell plastic and shouldn't go where you think they might. Can be carciogenic. In the USA they are now manufacturing these things with closed cell plastic - much safer - and can go where you might think they should go.

Lesson ends. 

 what's the difference between open and closed cell plastic?..

Open cell plastic can 'bleed' carcinogens into the body, closed plastic can't. Only a slight risk but enough that women in the US were suing over cervical cancer. At my clinic we use closed cell speculums for the bottom, or metal speculums which I prefer because you can warm them, for the very same reason.

That's the coolest biology/science lesson I've ever had..

[Dingdell]

Whereupon Girl Two replies "ooh no, I don't know where it's been".

I thought it would be obvious where it's been..

Actually these 'handy helpers' are made of open cell plastic and shouldn't go where you think they might. Can be carciogenic. In the USA they are now manufacturing these things with closed cell plastic - much safer - and can go where you might think they should go.

Lesson ends. 

 what's the difference between open and closed cell plastic?..

Open cell plastic can 'bleed' carcinogens into the body, closed plastic can't. Only a slight risk but enough that women in the US were suing over cervical cancer. At my clinic we use closed cell speculums for the bottom, or metal speculums which I prefer because you can warm them, for the very same reason.

That's the coolest biology/science lesson I've ever had..

Bit like a rabbit - I aim to please.

[Karabiner]

Whereupon Girl Two replies "ooh no, I don't know where it's been".

I thought it would be obvious where it's been..

Actually these 'handy helpers' are made of open cell plastic and shouldn't go where you think they might. Can be carciogenic. In the USA they are now manufacturing these things with closed cell plastic - much safer - and can go where you might think they should go.

Lesson ends. 

 what's the difference between open and closed cell plastic?..

Open cell plastic can 'bleed' carcinogens into the body, closed plastic can't. Only a slight risk but enough that women in the US were suing over cervical cancer. At my clinic we use closed cell speculums for the bottom, or metal speculums which I prefer because you can warm them, for the very same reason.

That's the coolest biology/science lesson I've ever had..

Bit like a rabbit - I aim to please.

As long as you haven't overdone the metal spectrum warming ...

[TightEnd]

Whereupon Girl Two replies "ooh no, I don't know where it's been".

I thought it would be obvious where it's been..

you've lived a sheltered life if its that obvious!!

[boldie]

Whereupon Girl Two replies "ooh no, I don't know where it's been".

I thought it would be obvious where it's been..

you've lived a sheltered life if its that obvious!!

well yes..al us Dutch folk are very shy on that particular subject

[Longy]

With 12 players left, I'm still in cruise mode - grinding cruise mode that is - but I'm Ok-ish, I have 12k with Blinds at 600-1,200 (Running Ante 100). That's comfort-zone for me.

Then I make the fatal error, when I make it 5k with 7-7, & get smooth-called (eh?, I wonder) by Habib in the BB, a good old mate & super-lag from my Gala Notts days. The checked J-6-3 flop seemed safe enough for a push, but he'd hit his set with pocket sixes, so that was that. I'm not sure I could play the hand any different - except to maybe Pass the 7-7 pre - & so I exited quite happily in 12th. Happily? Well, yes, I'd played as good a game as I'm capable, & that's what mattered. I'd not made a mistake all night, with the possible exception of the last hand, so yes, I was pleased to see my old grinding game was still there. And still capable of bubbling on a good night.

I really don't want to turn this hand analysis thread but shoving 77 here is the best move here its not close. Really enjoy this thread keep it going.

[snoopy1239]

With 12 players left, I'm still in cruise mode - grinding cruise mode that is - but I'm Ok-ish, I have 12k with Blinds at 600-1,200 (Running Ante 100). That's comfort-zone for me.

Then I make the fatal error, when I make it 5k with 7-7, & get smooth-called (eh?, I wonder) by Habib in the BB, a good old mate & super-lag from my Gala Notts days. The checked J-6-3 flop seemed safe enough for a push, but he'd hit his set with pocket sixes, so that was that. I'm not sure I could play the hand any different - except to maybe Pass the 7-7 pre - & so I exited quite happily in 12th. Happily? Well, yes, I'd played as good a game as I'm capable, & that's what mattered. I'd not made a mistake all night, with the possible exception of the last hand, so yes, I was pleased to see my old grinding game was still there. And still capable of bubbling on a good night.

I really don't want to turn this hand analysis thread but shoving 77 here is the best move here its not close. Really enjoy this thread keep it going.

You're probably right. There aren't many flops you're going to like and you risk getting bluffed off the hand. The only reason I could imagine for betting half your stack is to make it look like you have a bigger hand than you actually have and perhaps scare off a slightly bigger pair or something like A-Q or A-J if you don't fancy flipping.

[redsimon]

Mentioning the new Grosvenor Online Cardroom reminded me of another new Online Cardroom that's just started up - odd these start ups, because the Market has gotten extremely competitive recently, & it's a bit of a struggle to make a decent return, or find a useful USP.

The latest offering is called Pokertrillion or somesuch, & is the brainchild of . Alongside him is a guy who's name I've forgotten, but I believe it's "Old king Cole" on most fora & Sites.[/b

Think the guys known as "kingcole", "oldkingcole" is a blondeite and my poker travelling buddy, Derek Rowland, who was shocked when I asked him about his new job, blokes too lazy to get one of those

[Ironside]

just a question on cash games tony

you mnetioned weeding and i know thats unacceptable

but if you were to order something from bar or food would it be unacceptable to pay for that and tip the valet with chips infront of you?

[77dave]

just a question on cash games tony

you mnetioned weeding and i know thats unacceptable

but if you were to order something from bar or food would it be unacceptable to pay for that and tip the valet with chips infront of you?

I have no problem with paying for food and drink or tipping the dealers or waitress from your stack. In some way i just see it as an expense of the game.  The same as paying a table charge from your stack.  I have seen people pay the table charge from there pocket to preserve there stack.

At a recent festival i saw someone pay the buyin for the following days comp £220 from his stack.