Sometimes poker just makes so much sense

[kinboshi]

People (including myself), often feel compelled to post on here when poker isn't working out right.  Whether it be a bad beat, a bad ruling, or just to talk about the poker gods contriving to work against them.

Well tonight, it's worked out a little different for me.

Playing cash tonight, and early doors the cards weren't kind.  But I was patient, and willing to except what I was dealt, and my focus was spot on.  I had to mix it up a bit.  I've been playing two 6-seater tables, remembering that this is where I built my bankroll, this is where I play.

I know I'm not the best out there - far from it.  I know I'm still a beginner.  But against the players I've been playing tonight - I've been feeling like I've got this game under control (whilst quite aware that it's merely an illusion).  I've raised in the right spots, called when it's right, and laid down hands when it's proved to be the right thing to do.  These are the nights when you remember why you play. 

OK, the cards have fallen nicely (after the slow start), and that always helps.  But for whatever reason, I've been able to play my 'A' game tonight - and it's paid.  Why can't it always be like this?

[Claw75]

fancy a heads up game to bring you down a peg or two?

[TightEnd]

still a one hit wonder, the joe dolce of blonde poker.

[kinboshi]

fancy a heads up game to bring you down a peg or two?

Absolutely. It wasn't a boasting post - I'm sure everyone feels like that every now and again - just that people only tend to post when they lose.

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[Graham C]

Nice going.   Not sure why we get side tracked from time to time.  I think sometimes I play because I just fancy a game, regardless of how I feel which is more than likely when I don't do so well.

[kinboshi]

still a one hit wonder, the joe dolce of blonde poker.

Shaddap You Face

[kinboshi]

still a one hit wonder, the joe dolce of blonde poker.

I think that's the way it will stay.  I don't play tournaments - except for a bit of fun.  I don't think I'm a good tournament player either.  But tournaments being what they are, anyone can win the odd one.

I'm definitely going to go back to doing what I do best.  6-seater cash games at 50c/$1 level.  I enjoy it, and I can win.  Surely that's enough?

[bolt pp]

It is always like this

stop overplaying marginal hands

[kinboshi]

It is always like this

stop overplaying marginal hands

Wish it always was like this.  When variance kicks in, I have to remember these days.  If I was a better player, I'd have more days like this. 

[The_duke]

Now me I play alphabet poker

A = Always lay down to a Kinboshi Raise
B = Beaten to a Kinboshi raise
C = Can't calll a Kinboshi raise
D = Dead in the water to a Kinboshi raise
E= Even if I have the nuts I can't call a Kinboshi raise
F = F&^%$ he's raised again
G = Great hand Kinboshi -- You little *&%$$
H = Have it !!!!!!!
I = I fold
J = Jesus A's again
K = Kill Kinboshi-- no that would be too quick
L = Leave it out Kiinboshi that's five times now
M = Mother of God -- if you raise again I will not be responsible for my actions
N = No way have you a straight -- ah you have
O = Ok now its war
P = Perhaps you would like to rethink that bet -- no -- ok fold
Q = Quintesentially I think you have feck all -- oops wrong
R = Rotten luck him hitting runner runner -- oh well
T = Thats the last time you raise me
U = Unlucky with that last call Duke
V = Visits to Kinboshi in hospital will be orderly and refined
W = What the F*&^%
X = X-ray vision -- no way
Y = You are possibly the luckiest man alive
Z = Zoo -- Zoo -- you belong in a home for the criminally insane

Have a nice day and I'm happy you are making money (hah!!!)

[Geo the Sarge]

Now me I play alphabet poker

A = Always lay down to a Kinboshi Raise
B = Beaten to a Kinboshi raise
C = Can't calll a Kinboshi raise
D = Dead in the water to a Kinboshi raise
E= Even if I have the nuts I can't call a Kinboshi raise
F = F&^%$ he's raised again
G = Great hand Kinboshi -- You little *&%$$
H = Have it !!!!!!!
I = I fold
J = Jesus A's again
K = Kill Kinboshi-- no that would be too quick
L = Leave it out Kiinboshi that's five times now
M = Mother of God -- if you raise again I will not be responsible for my actions
N = No way have you a straight -- ah you have
O = Ok now its war
P = Perhaps you would like to rethink that bet -- no -- ok fold
Q = Quintesentially I think you have feck all -- oops wrong
R = Rotten luck him hitting runner runner -- oh well
T = Thats the last time you raise me
U = Unlucky with that last call Duke
V = Visits to Kinboshi in hospital will be orderly and refined
W = What the F*&^%
X = X-ray vision -- no way
Y = You are possibly the luckiest man alive
Z = Zoo -- Zoo -- you belong in a home for the criminally insane

Have a nice day and I'm happy you are making money (hah!!!)

 

Gets my vote for post of the week.

geo

[Eck]

 

[kinboshi]

Now me I play alphabet poker

A = Always lay down to a Kinboshi Raise
B = Beaten to a Kinboshi raise
C = Can't calll a Kinboshi raise
D = Dead in the water to a Kinboshi raise
E= Even if I have the nuts I can't call a Kinboshi raise
F = F&^%$ he's raised again
G = Great hand Kinboshi -- You little *&%$$
H = Have it !!!!!!!
I = I fold
J = Jesus A's again
K = Kill Kinboshi-- no that would be too quick
L = Leave it out Kiinboshi that's five times now
M = Mother of God -- if you raise again I will not be responsible for my actions
N = No way have you a straight -- ah you have
O = Ok now its war
P = Perhaps you would like to rethink that bet -- no -- ok fold
Q = Quintesentially I think you have feck all -- oops wrong
R = Rotten luck him hitting runner runner -- oh well
T = Thats the last time you raise me
U = Unlucky with that last call Duke
V = Visits to Kinboshi in hospital will be orderly and refined
W = What the F*&^%
X = X-ray vision -- no way
Y = You are possibly the luckiest man alive
Z = Zoo -- Zoo -- you belong in a home for the criminally insane

Have a nice day and I'm happy you are making money (hah!!!)

[technolog]

still a one hit wonder, the joe dolce of blonde poker.

...a sort of Althea to KingPoker's Donna?

[kinboshi]

still a one hit wonder, the joe dolce of blonde poker.

...a sort of Althea to KingPoker's Donna?

KP's the one with the big hair and Deidre's Barlow glasses - that is Donna isn't it?  Bit before my time.