Vegas & The Aftermath - Diary

[Colchester Kev]

Evening all - remember me?

Thank you for all the texts & 'phone calls. I'm fine and dandy, thanks, but mega mega busy. Happy busy, like, but certainly busy busy. Everything just bunched up, & it's been about 12 days straight of this & that.

I've got loads of interesting (?) photos for you, & a whole load of geeky tales, but not right now, as I am due in the Studio (our new super dooper all-singing studio) in half an hour.

Tonight's Show guest is Micky Hazard, & despite recurring memory failure for important stuff, I still have an almost OCD recall of irrelevant and useless information. So without looking at the "Pack" (of info) that the AP's provide for Guests, I knew every major Team that Micky played for, off by heart - Chelsea, Portsmouth, Swindon. Hows that for recall?

I dare not even look at my PM Box, it's crammed full - sorry - I'll answer them all tomorrow.

Oh, & I have Man Flu, sigh.

I go home tomorrow, for the first time all week, am working Online tomorrow night, then on Saturday morning, I fly up to Edinburgh, where In-Poker will be covering Day Two of the inaugural British Masters Poker thingie, the GBPT "as was", sort of.

I fly home at 8am on Monday, groan. 8am!

I do hope you are all well.
 

Sigh ... not biting !!

[tikay]

Evening all - remember me?

Thank you for all the texts & 'phone calls. I'm fine and dandy, thanks, but mega mega busy. Happy busy, like, but certainly busy busy. Everything just bunched up, & it's been about 12 days straight of this & that.

I've got loads of interesting (?) photos for you, & a whole load of geeky tales, but not right now, as I am due in the Studio (our new super dooper all-singing studio) in half an hour.

Tonight's Show guest is Micky Hazard, & despite recurring memory failure for important stuff, I still have an almost OCD recall of irrelevant and useless information. So without looking at the "Pack" (of info) that the AP's provide for Guests, I knew every major Team that Micky played for, off by heart - Chelsea, Portsmouth, Swindon. Hows that for recall?

I dare not even look at my PM Box, it's crammed full - sorry - I'll answer them all tomorrow.

Oh, & I have Man Flu, sigh.

I go home tomorrow, for the first time all week, am working Online tomorrow night, then on Saturday morning, I fly up to Edinburgh, where In-Poker will be covering Day Two of the inaugural British Masters Poker thingie, the GBPT "as was", sort of.

I fly home at 8am on Monday, groan. 8am!

I do hope you are all well.
 

Sigh ... not biting !!

Ironically, Kev, the Presenters Guest Information Pack is headlined, "Micky Hazard, Former Chelsea Footballer". Really!

So as I get one question of the Guest, that's what I am gonna ask him, "are you a forrmer Chelsea Footballer, or a former Spurs Footballer?
".
I know what his answer will be, too, because he's been telling me about an upcoming Spurs v Chelsea "Grudge Match" - boxing - & he's fighting for Spurs.

OK, gotta go.

PS - I'm on some medication which has THE weirdest side effects. Slightly embarrassingly weird, in truth.

[I KNOW IT]

Evening all - remember me?

Thank you for all the texts & 'phone calls. I'm fine and dandy, thanks, but mega mega busy. Happy busy, like, but certainly busy busy. Everything just bunched up, & it's been about 12 days straight of this & that.

I've got loads of interesting (?) photos for you, & a whole load of geeky tales, but not right now, as I am due in the Studio (our new super dooper all-singing studio) in half an hour.

Tonight's Show guest is Micky Hazard, & despite recurring memory failure for important stuff, I still have an almost OCD recall of irrelevant and useless information. So without looking at the "Pack" (of info) that the AP's provide for Guests, I knew every major Team that Micky played for, off by heart - Chelsea, Portsmouth, Swindon. Hows that for recall?

I dare not even look at my PM Box, it's crammed full - sorry - I'll answer them all tomorrow.

Oh, & I have Man Flu, sigh.

I go home tomorrow, for the first time all week, am working Online tomorrow night, then on Saturday morning, I fly up to Edinburgh, where In-Poker will be covering Day Two of the inaugural British Masters Poker thingie, the GBPT "as was", sort of.

I fly home at 8am on Monday, groan. 8am!

I do hope you are all well.
 

Sigh ... not biting !!

PS - I'm on some medication which has THE weirdest side effects. Slightly embarrassingly weird, in truth.

Is this it ?

[boldie]

Evening all - remember me?

Thank you for all the texts & 'phone calls. I'm fine and dandy, thanks, but mega mega busy. Happy busy, like, but certainly busy busy. Everything just bunched up, & it's been about 12 days straight of this & that.

I've got loads of interesting (?) photos for you, & a whole load of geeky tales, but not right now, as I am due in the Studio (our new super dooper all-singing studio) in half an hour.

Tonight's Show guest is Micky Hazard, & despite recurring memory failure for important stuff, I still have an almost OCD recall of irrelevant and useless information. So without looking at the "Pack" (of info) that the AP's provide for Guests, I knew every major Team that Micky played for, off by heart - Chelsea, Portsmouth, Swindon. Hows that for recall?

I dare not even look at my PM Box, it's crammed full - sorry - I'll answer them all tomorrow.

Oh, & I have Man Flu, sigh.

I go home tomorrow, for the first time all week, am working Online tomorrow night, then on Saturday morning, I fly up to Edinburgh, where In-Poker will be covering Day Two of the inaugural British Masters Poker thingie, the GBPT "as was", sort of.

I fly home at 8am on Monday, groan. 8am!

I do hope you are all well.
 

so you're playing the 100 on Sunday then?

[tikay]

The "You Could Not Make it Up" Department.

Inbound e-Mail today from the Nice Peeps at Harrahs, owners & organisers of the WSOP.

"JACK LINK’S® BEEF JERKY TO SERVE AS PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE WORLD SERIES OF POKER®

Las Vegas & Minong, Wisc. (May 18, 2009) – There’s a famous saying in poker: “All you need is a chip and a chair.” But with today’s news, the saying may become, “All you need is a stack and some Jack.”

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is proud to announce the addition of Jack Link’s® Beef Jerky as the new presenting sponsor of the world’s longest-running, richest and most prestigious poker tournament.

The tournament will now be known as the World Series of Poker Presented by Jack Link’s Beef Jerky.

“The game of poker is all about sharing good times with great friends. Jack Link’s enthusiasts and poker fans are cut from the same cloth – they are fun-seeking, adventurous spirits,” said Jeff LeFever, director of marketing, Jack Link’s Beef Jerky. “The World Series of Poker Presented by Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is the most esteemed gaming event in the world, and poker’s untamed spirit truly embodies the Jack Link’s brand. Being part of this thrilling tournament is just one more way Jack Link’s is helping people to Feed Their Wild Side.”

Jack Link’s has agreed to a multi-year deal which begins at the 40th Annual World Series of Poker Presented by Jack Link’s Beef Jerky getting underway at the Rio® All-Suite Hotel and Casino on May 26, 2009. The WSOP sponsorship is one of the most significant event partnerships for the Jack Link’s brand.

Jack Link’s, the No. 1 brand of beef jerky and the fastest-growing meat snack manufacturer worldwide, leads the nearly $3 billion meat snack category. As the recognized category leader, Jack Link’s offers more than 100 premium meat snack products in more than 40 countries. In addition to its premium products, Jack Link’s is known for its popular Messin’ With Sasquatch advertising campaign which has achieved nearly cult-like status. The commercials feature pranksters playing sophomoric pranks on an unsuspecting Sasquatch.

“This is a great fit between two category-leading brands,” said Ty Stewart, WSOP vice president. “We’ve found a savvy and fun sports marketer who fits our culture and we welcome Jack Link’s to the WSOP family.”

Under terms of the agreement, Jack Link’s will be visible on the tournament floor, including the poker tables, the new Wild Card Café (replacing the No Limit Lounge) and signage throughout the venue. In addition, Jack Link’s is committed to advertising on World Series of Poker telecasts on ESPN. Jack Link’s products will be available for sale throughout the Rio, including the popular poker kitchen.

A WSOP-branded national promotion will also be forthcoming as part of the deal.

JACK LINK’S BEEF JERKY – Feed Your Wild Side".                                                                                         

[tikay]

So, don't forget to give Credit to the Sponsor when mentioning the WSOP.

"The 2009 World Series of Poker Presented by Jack Link's Beef Jerky".

Don't forget now.

PS - If anyone knows what a Beef Jerky is, I'm all ears.

[KarmaDope]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerky_(food)

Has all the info you need, tikay

I read that and was still confused lol!

[Laxie]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef_jerky

Kind of like dried fruit, but it's beef.  Back in the old days cowboys ate it when on cattle drives and in modern times you'll find astronauts take it on space missions.  I think of it more as a snack food.  Much prefer it to crisps or sweets and have family who ship it to me from the States all the time.   

[Claw75]

beef jerky>>>>>>pork scratchings

[boldie]

yep...a jerk beats a scratch IMO.

[rex008]

At our home games snackage is Jerky and Scratchings. Vast quantities of each get consumed. Tried Biltong (South African jerky) once but too greasy.

Jerky quality variable over here. Can't remember the brand names, but the stuff you get in Morrisons > Sainsburys.

Oh, and remember not to eat the silica gel pouch if you buy some .

[TheChipPrince]

is it a poor mans salami?

[rex008]

Not really. Much drier/chewier. And it's just lean beef, rather than pork/beef/fat/etc/etc all squashed into a sausage.

I have to say I'm extremely surprised as to the lack of jerky knowledge displayed here. I really thought better of you lot . Most supermarkets sell it, usually hung up around the crisps/snacks section. I've no doubt any loud Americans on here would decry this stuff as not as good as the genuine US product (although I suspect it's all made in the US anyway ). And any South Africans will no doubt claim Biltong is better.

[Rod Paradise]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beef_jerky

Kind of like dried fruit, but it's beef.  Back in the old days cowboys ate it when on cattle drives and in modern times you'll find astronauts take it on space missions.  I think of it more as a snack food.  Much prefer it to crisps or sweets and have family who ship it to me from the States all the time.   

Make your own.... http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Beef-Jerky

I've seen it made using a wooden box with wire racks in it & a 100W light bulb at the bottom of the box.

[Jon MW]

I haven't looked at the link - but does it involve basically taking some perfectly well cooked beef - and carrying on cooking it until it's all dried and wrinkled?

Because that's what the description sounds like.