BlueSquare.com London GUKPT: Day 1A - Interactive

[action man]

the people ive backed for this are

Dave Penly
Mick McCool
pryian de mel
James Akenhead
a random scandie
jerome bradpiece
and flushy


although i may have missed the value which is undoubtably surinder @ 200/1. when you see some of the 150/1 shots and surinder at 200/1 its pretty funny.

[danafish]

Leaving a minute gang, having to drive to the Vic as i cant justify the expenses. Not the hotel bills, just the drinking sessions that accompany this tour.

Remember the congestion charge

Yes, most unreasonable of the Vic to put their car park about 20 yards inside the congestion charge zone - at £8/day, that's (brief discussion among the updaters regarding the complicated mathematics of this) 40p a yard...

[danafish]

I see Im not up on the bluesquare odds list, I presume that means they stopped taking bets? Is that a 'winner w/out Barry Carter' line?

Jen's not on it either! I really wanted to spend money.

[snoopy1239]

As a famous cartoon excretion once said, howdy ho!

We've arrived bright and early, well, bright, well, actually, it's pretty gloomy down here today. Anyhow, we're here, and that's all that matters. On our way in, I can honestly say that I didn't spot any of the players, which either means they're still in bed or, and perhaps the most likely option, they're trapped in the William Hill betting shop down the road.

As previously stated, your updaters today are myself, danafish and Junglecat. We like to keep our live updates amicable and friendly, and in doing so, I though it would be cool if you just caught a glimpse of what you updaters look like:

Here's Junglecat munching on his brekkie this morning:



And of course Dana, pre-coffee first thing this morning:



And finally, my good self, relaxed in my living room with the latest copy of Empire whilst those fools battle it out in the wild. Hmm. Might see that Daniel Day Lewis film.

[danafish]

And just to prove that we made it down to the casino, here am I (post-coffee now and feeling slightly better):

[JungleCat03]

Hello guys and gals

Have a look at the description of the updaters above on the tournament clock and have a little wager on who's been updating it...

Quite the conundrum eh?

Anyway, the naughty mischief making beagle has been banished to the depths of the card room to snap some fantastic footage so he'll be returning shortly.


I encountered Alex Martin as I entered the casino. He was in the process of negotiating his way round the busy Edgeware road close in his motor to one of the many middle eastern cafes  so our chat was necessarily brief.

"Alright Alex! Nice Motor..." I know next to nothing about cars, but I know a dirty one when I see it.

"They call it the mean machine!" Alex yelled across a group of people eating pitta bread and houmous enthusiastically (the group not alex)

They, presumably, are the collection of crazed, escaped lunatics Alex refers to when he is seeking an opinion on his vehicle...

"Could do with a wash mate" At this point Alex pretended not to hear me and waved goodbye as the car jam ahead started to ease.

My early impression is that Alex is full of beans, confident, and clinically insane. I'd still bet on him but then I think this picture is the funniest thing in the world...

[The_nun]

Would love to stay and watch but to work I must venture. Hope all runs smoothly and Goodluck to the usuals....

[snoopy1239]

It's all hustle and bustle down there in the cardroom at the moment, but it looks as though we're mighty close to kick off. Spotted mingling with their potential foes were the likes of Marc Goodwin, Ian Cox, Dave Smith, Barny Boatman, Dan Samson, Brian Johnson, Ian Woodley, Alex Martin, John Conroy and many more... well, many many more in fact as Dave Smith was informed that he was the last entry (number 200) when he rolled up last minute and that any others would have to go on the waiting list.

Meanwhile, I ran into (not literally, that would hurt) Barry Neville, who was keen to pass on his best wishes to the Mrs regarding their recent 25th (yes, you heard right, 25th!!!) wedding anniversary. Whether he was in the casino or enjoying a romantic meal with his loved one that monumental night, however, is probably a coinflip.

Finally, Barny Boatman didn't seem too impressed when I told him that I first mistook his 'Got Tilt?' T-shirt for 'Got Tit?' and, subsequently, mistakenly deemed him to be a pervert. Anyhow, he's in high spirits, although determined not to leave his seat and coffee to see what table he's on. I think he conceded in the end.

[snoopy1239]

And they're off!



ps. I have no idea why this Butcher has a gun. Worrying times...

[Benjo]

Thanks for the updates, now I know what to do with my time at the office. 

[snoopy1239]

Before we give you the early action from the felt, here is some thrilling action from the rail, Sid Harris warming up for the event with a quick nap before kick-off. Athletes I tell you, athletes!

[NoflopsHomer]

Thanks for the updates, now I know what to do with my time at the office. 

At least you're not living up to a 'Lazy Frenchman' stereotype...

[snoopy1239]

In a more concious state is Barny Boatman, subtlety (ahem) displaying his sponsor's name whilst holding his phone to his ear and pretending to be popular... or maybe he just didn't want to talk to me. Hmm!

[snoopy1239]

Like a Internet dating service, we have something for everyone here at blonde poker, and here's a little drop of pleasure for all the Luton (and, more recently, Vic) fans out there, Londoner Paul Alterman.

[snoopy1239]

Thanks for the updates, now I know what to do with my time at the office. 

Greetings my French ami. In honour of your dedicated interest throughout the day, here's a quick snap of one of your men, Mr Nicolas Levi. "I forgot the hat today," he confesses, "If I win, I'll probably go all superstitious and never wear it again."