A DOG'S LIFE

[ACE2M]

great post ysnopo.

You are the man in my opinion, a really sound and funny bloke and it was a pleasure to have a couple of chats with you in monte carlo (although cutting my chips down whilst shaking like a leaf after raking a pot to make it easy for you i will not be doing again).

I fuly agree with your 'nothing like the live buzz' attitude but you should not turn your back on the internet ring games to a great extent, talking to the assorted scandieboys in monte carlo, the real big winners are the big cash players on the internet and i'm sure with dedication you can get there.

Good luck with it all snoopy, you can crush both disciplines i reckon.

 

cheers Tommy (spookily close to Big TK's name)

Watching you play Day 2 next to Andy Black was one of the reasons why I made this post. Kind of made me feel as if I was missing out on something. Your hands were shaking for a reason. -- The buzz -- that's what I play for anyhow. I don't mean the buzz of gambling, but the buzz of playing poker and winning.

The bottom line is that I'm not desperate for the money, my bankroll is steady, and I receive an income from blonde. Therefore, I see no reason why I shouldn't start playing more festival events and throwing myself at a few more satellites. I did it for Walsall and, although I didn't fare too well in the comps, I loved every minute. It might cost me a few bucks at first, but I'm confident that my game's strong enough to take down a big prize.

You never know, we might be playing heads up for that WSOP bracelet.

No deals though.

See you at the final table. We willl get there. Playing big events is so much more exhilirating i have vowed to take a lot more care in my bankroll etc and be more studious of the game, as i want some more monte carlo type experiences, i recommend it to anyone.

Good luck again mate.

[RyG]

Think the Birmingham Gala is running a £30 fo on Thurs now snoopster.. save u having to bomb to notts so much... Think we might be off this thurs, if ur thinking of showing the face let us kno sir

[snoopy1239]

Think the Birmingham Gala is running a £30 fo on Thurs now snoopster.. save u having to bomb to notts so much... Think we might be off this thurs, if ur thinking of showing the face let us kno sir

Sounds good.

About time they brough in a nice little freezout like that.

I think I'll be in Notts this Thursday though for the £50er.

I'll give u a shout if my plans change.

[RyG]

Ha, chasing the bigger dollar eh!?

[ifm]

He just likes the arguments

[RyG]

IFM, arent u from this neck of the woods? wherebouts do u normally play live? Walsall?

[ifm]

Mainly Walsall though the broadway, Dudley and starcity too.
I'm gonna have a look at Birmingham gala and maybe some of the other walsall casinos too.

[snoopy1239]

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT’S AROUND THE CORNER

 

As some of you may have noticed, this thread has stalled of late. This isn’t due to laziness on my part, but more an intentional reluctance to post. The reason for this is that my life has taken an unexpected turn since I first started this thread back in November. If you recall, I quit my reliable safe job to venture into the world of poker, not quite knowing where I’d end up, and certainly having no idea to whether that place would be one of profit or loss. Either way, I was determined to give it a shot, and I did.

However, after only 3 months of pursuing an online career, I found myself in the enviable position of blonde team member. In addition to moderating the forum, to which I take great pleasure, my new roles included Live Updating, editing the site content, and helping set up the new site. Although I foolishly expected this to be a part-time responsibility, I soon became aware that it was to take up the majority of my time. I don’t give a monkeys though. Writing about poker, seeing the world, and meeting so many great people is an absolute delight, and I am truly grateful to Dave and tikay for giving me such wonderful opportunities.

In terms of pursuing an online playing career though, I’m forced to put this quest on the back shelf. Going from Vienna straight to Monte Carlo, then returning for the Blonde Bash only to head back home to continue working on the new site, I’ve realised that playing online can no longer be a viable option. I just don’t have the time, and if I do, I’ll probably be fatigued and therefore risk losing money unnecessarily. However, for the sheer reason that I love working for blonde so much, I’m prepared to relinquish what was becoming the crux of my income. Money’s not that important to me, being within a poker atmosphere and loving every day that I’m around my buddies is much more paramount to me.

In other words, I am unable to play online to the extent that I initially wished, and so this thread is becoming less and less relevant. When I started it, I wanted to discuss all the issues that arise when trying to pursue a career in poker, but, as my online activity has depleted so much, these questions can no longer be posed.

Therefore, I will be posting less frequently on the thread. I am still determined to make something of myself in poker, that aim will never vanish, but online isn’t my desired destination. After watching Jen’s display in Monte Carlo, I soon realised that live poker was where I wanted to be. You just can’t beat it. The buzz, the atmosphere, the banter. It’s unprecedented and I doubt online play will ever surpass the excitement that can emerge from playing your opponents face to face. 

So, although a rarity, future posts on this thread will be much more centred on my live play as opposed to online. I remain determined to win big at this game, and I am confident that one day I’ll hit the jackpot.

When I first started this thread, I wrote:

“So back to the aforementioned question, ‘Will snoops succeed or fail?’ Only time will tell, but hopefully the poker gods will be smiling upon me.”

Well, in the few months that I played full-time, I made a profit. It wasn’t huge, but it was more than I was earning from my previous job (just), so, in that sense, I’d say I succeeded. I was doing something I loved and making money from it, what more could I ask?

Anyhow, I’d just like to say thanks to all those who wished me good luck and offered such valuable advice. Some of it really helped and I’ve learnt heaps. 

I’ll keep you posted if I ever become a poker superstar. Could be a while yet though, but I’ll get there…

Right, I'm off to treat myself to a PSP. woooo 

snoops snoopy

 

[ACE2M]

T'was a great thread that will be sorely missed.

Good luck in the new ventures m8. You're doing a great job.

[Rod Paradise]

It’s unprecedented and I doubt online play will ever surpass the excitement that can emerge from playing your opponents face to face. 

The thrill dies when the face is yours Snops (or mine, Billy's or InTheBelly's)

Good luck with the change of focus & rest assured that we'll all be supporting you when you do hit it big.

[Newmanseye]

It’s unprecedented and I doubt online play will ever surpass the excitement that can emerge from playing your opponents face to face. 

The thrill dies when the face is yours Snops (or mine, Billy's or InTheBelly's)

Good luck with the change of focus & rest assured that we'll all be supporting you when you do hit it big.

Oiiii     Thats hardly fair, some people travel from all over just to face me at the poker table.

[snoopy1239]

On a sidenote, does anyone else do this?

I keep pouring soup straight into the bowl without cooking it.

[snoopy1239]

It’s unprecedented and I doubt online play will ever surpass the excitement that can emerge from playing your opponents face to face. 

The thrill dies when the face is yours Snops (or mine, Billy's or InTheBelly's)

Good luck with the change of focus & rest assured that we'll all be supporting you when you do hit it big.

Oiiii     Thats hardly fair, some people travel from all over just to face me at the poker table.

I came all the way up to Glasgow for that sole purpose, and I Rod stole that opportunity from me when he eliminated me from the comp with his rags. 

[matt674]

I don’t give a monkeys though.

I'm glad to see you've finally seen the light and ceased your illegal monkey trading venture - good luck in your new venture 

 

p.s. i notice in the piece that you say money isnt important - if it isnt too personal a question, if you are giving up playing online poker as your source of income then how are you going to live? Do you make enough playing live poker on the odd chance you get to pay the bills, pay the rent and put food on the table?

p.p.s. on a side note - no i dont, we dont have bowls in the jungle. Straight from the carton!!

[Newmanseye]

Snoops, believe it or not you were one of the people I wanted to play against at BB2, But alas that big fish rod made it to the final in your place.

Good luck on the live scene mate, I hope it goes well.