Luton Christmas Cracker: Day 1 - Interactive

[snoopy1239]

my guess is 43 will start .


are they off on time?

Yes, yes, yes, they're off, triggering me to push the big red button that launches the sparkling clock. The board, however, seems to have gone bananas, stating that there were 44 starters with 40 left! One of them is the correct answer, not sure which.

[snoopy1239]

Even at these very early of stages, this has been a very surreal experience. As Jeff Buffenbarger and Jim McShane were entering the building, the legendary Red-Dog was exiting, his departing words being "there's just no value in it for me, I might head up to Dusk Till Dawn or play online," before joking, "I hope they don't scrap these little events, the Midlands Medley is one of the few I've finalled in!"

We haven't received a player list as of yet, but when we do, Dana will be tickling those keyboard keys like a maniacal secretary trying to get those names up for you. From my own eyes, however, I did manage to spot Rumit Somaiya, Stephen Holden, Harpit Gurnam, Jim Reid, Ali Mallu, David Young and others.

[danafish]

Yes indeedy, this is a most boutique event today with only 40-ish runners and absolutely none of the party atmosphere that I was almost regretting not dressing up for on the way here.

Proof below: the cardroom about 10 minutes prior to kickoff. I think you can see tumbleweed...




Those who have made it down here though include Mr Rumit Somaiya, relaxing with a cup of tea after an "incident" on the motorway. Apparently said "incident" involved speeds of around 100mph, a bunch of skidding, and by some total miracle, no injury to either Mr Somaiya or his vehicle. Or any other vehicles. He is feeling incredibly lucky tonight, so I'm picking Golden Rumit to win it, I reckon.

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[snoopy1239]

Holy Moly, who needs Ali Mallu when you have a set over set encounter to thin out the field. The unfortunate recipient of this confrontation was Mark Harris, who is now most likely hurtling down the M1 at break-neck speed (yes, even through the roadworks!). On the bright side, however, at least those chips went to a blondeite, Mr UpTheMariners Daniel Rudd being the player to start off today's festivities in fine fettle. All-in with Jacks v Sixes on an 8-J-6 Flop, all Daniel had to do was dodge that case 6, of which failed to emerge as the Turn and River brought blanks.

Good start for Daniel, but chagrin for Mark who could probably join Red-Dog at another venue if he so wished.

[Colchester Kev]

Yes indeedy, this is a most boutique event today with only 40-ish runners and absolutely none of the party atmosphere that I was almost regretting not dressing up for on the way here.

Proof below: the cardroom about 10 minutes prior to kickoff. I think you can see tumbleweed...




Those who have made it down here though include Mr Rumit Somaiya, relaxing with a cup of tea after an "incident" on the motorway. Apparently said "incident" involved speeds of around 100mph, a bunch of skidding, and by some total miracle, no injury to either Mr Somaiya or his vehicle. Or any other vehicles. He is feeling incredibly lucky tonight, so I'm picking Golden Rumit to win it, I reckon.

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Fk me, i must run so baddddddddd

[snoopy1239]

Holy Moly, who needs Ali Mallu when you have a set over set encounter to thin out the field. The unfortunate recipient of this confrontation was Mark Harris, who is now most likely hurtling down the M1 at break-neck speed (yes, even through the roadworks!). On the bright side, however, at least those chips went to a blondeite, Mr UpTheMariners Daniel Rudd being the player to start off today's festivities in fine fettle. All-in with Jacks v Sixes on an 8-J-6 Flop, all Daniel had to do was dodge that case 6, of which failed to emerge as the Turn and River brought blanks.

Good start for Daniel, but chagrin for Mark who could probably join Red-Dog at another venue if he so wished.

I have just been informed that Mark Harris' nickname is 'Monkey', but he probably went 'Ape' after seeing that Flop.

boom boom?

[ripple11]

Holy Moly, who needs Ali Mallu when you have a set over set encounter to thin out the field. The unfortunate recipient of this confrontation was Mark Harris, who is now most likely hurtling down the M1 at break-neck speed (yes, even through the roadworks!). On the bright side, however, at least those chips went to a blondeite, Mr UpTheMariners Daniel Rudd being the player to start off today's festivities in fine fettle. All-in with Jacks v Sixes on an 8-J-6 Flop, all Daniel had to do was dodge that case 6, of which failed to emerge as the Turn and River brought blanks.

Good start for Daniel, but chagrin for Mark who could probably join Red-Dog at another venue if he so wished.

 

[danafish]

Our Runners Today:

Paul Alterman
Jeffery Buffenbarger
Alistair Carins
David Courtney
Bill Davies
Dany Dborin
John Earle
Paul Ephremsen
Lee French
Ryan Fronda
Robert Garfield
Andreas Georgiou
Mohammed Ghani
Harpit Gurnam
Mark Harris
Graham Hiew
Stephen Holden
Derek Lawless
Martin Lawton
Nathan Lee
Karim Louis
Ali Mallu
Terry Mason
James McBride
Mick McCool
Jim McShane
Mike Moore
Soner Osman
Craig Owen
Dervis Ozkarapinar
Jim Reid
Tony Ringe
Richard Robinson
Jeffrey Rogers
Daniel Rudd
Mark Segal
D Shearer
Yilfer Shevket
Allan Shields
Darren Smith
Rumit Somaiya
Tracey Troy
Ben Turnstill
Graham Wheldon
David Young
Arco Zuyderduyn

[danafish]

A few more snaps of our very select and exclusive field tonight:


Red Dog (Not Actually Playing) and Harpit "Rana" Gurnam




A slightly blurry Stephen Holden




David Young

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Jim Reid




Ben "Rookie" Turnstill and some guy I sort of recognise but can't remember his name. Anyone?




Ali Mallu and Rumit Somaiya: "Why don't you come back to my place, love?" is what Mr Mallu is saying, in the murky pit of my mind.

[turny]

nothing there to frighten the ITB boys.  come on guys take it down!

[danafish]

Hey, all you Guests reading the update, have you no heart?

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[snoopy1239]

And here is the cheeky rascalous (doubt that's a word) face of the triumphant Daniel Rudd, although he looks rather more menacing in this picture.

Grr. Hear me roar!

[byronkincaid]

And here is the cheeky rascalous (doubt that's a word) face of the triumphant Daniel Rudd, although he looks rather more menacing in this picture.

Grr. Hear me roar!

Kev didn't send him the Blonde top?

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DAN!!!!!!!

[snoopy1239]

This is the startled expression of Graham Wheldon, his ghast flabbered not due to seeing tikay streak or Ali Mallu fold, but following a nast King versus Eights encounter which led to Jeff Rodgers flopping a set on the Flop and taking down a nice pot. Probably of scant consolation, Graham was never all-in, but is down to just a couple of thousand as a result. I think he'd rather seen tikay streak in truth, would certainly be cheaper.

[turny]

any early news on the itb boys rooks and shieldsy please?