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[Lucky]

Not sure what his name is. Bill? Known as the Doc?

His name is Nick. Don't know his surname.

Would this be the tall, slim Nick (who's mum has been ill recently - he's been away for about 6 months but back recently) ?




Who is Pino?

Pino Valentino

Not sure if I've done the hyperlink thingy correctly, so here's the URL

http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=1262

[the sicilian]

A sad day for me indeed now that the £20 re-buy is no more,allthough my results dipped somewhat towards the end roughly around the same time our small Chinese friend decided that J 9,Q 9, 5 2,and K 3, were insta calls to players that had done nothing for 5 orbits funnily enough.
Still ive re-invented myself taking down the £5 re-buy yesterday for a princely £375,will leave the Chinese and his ilk to the big money stakes more money than poker skill and their mahooosive ranges of starting hands.
Should only take a month or so more,till the bankroll has dried up and they wonder just why they have become so "unlucky".

FYP

[the sicilian]

A sad day for me indeed now that the £20 re-buy is no more,allthough my results dipped somewhat towards the end roughly around the same time our small Chinese friend decided that J 9,Q 9, 5 2,and K 3, were insta calls to players that had done nothing for 5 orbits funnily enough.
Still ive re-invented myself taking down the £5 re-buy yesterday for a princely £375,will leave the Chinese and his ilk to the big money stakes and their mahooosive ranges of starting hands.
Should only take a month or so more,till the bankroll has dried up and they wonder just why they have become so "unlucky".

I think you'll find he's already donated it all back (see previous post a page or so back)

Yup...think his a bit degen..prob thinks his the nutz at poker..will be busto inside 3 months

[Rockstar]

Ok then,time for a confessional...

5 years ago give or take a bit, i entered a my first ever live comp at Stanley Skinpot and somehow managed to take it down.Have been around gambling all my life,and won and lost small fortunes but this was different,it was to me the ultimate in competition a completely different buzz than the rush of winning or losing that playing the tables or slots gave me.
I was hooked ,and as my ocd kicked in to yet another life consuming habit, i yearned for information and the tools that would help me advance in this wonderfull game.
I became a regular at the old Grovesnor in Bury Park in the sat afternoon comps,and the sunday afternoon mayhem,and also the tues night 100 runner special,and looking back now,what a place to learn how to play cards!My god it was tough,tough on the mind,any mistakes were scowled at by the regulars whilst self dealing,at one point it was so unforgiving,that like many i nearly gave up as it was such a brutal environment to be in when being such a rookie, and just trying to get a foothold amongst my peers,but the competitive juices kicked in and i stuck it out and started to get just enough results to keep the faith and hang in there.
At around this time i was lucky enough to meet Mr.Poker himself Graham Rodgers,i cannot stress enough just how gratefull i am to him for the tireless hours he listened to my question after question,the hands we played out,the support and advice he gave me,without that i would have given up when i had the now all too fa milliar bad runs that drive you almost insane.
I gave myself a 5 year plan to learn the game at the lower levels and then if good enough,try my luck at the higher stakes should the bankroll allow.
Well the game has changed many times since then,and my style has had to change with it in order to keep up with the new breed of players that come and go,but one thing i have allways kept true to is a basic solid game.My patience is my biggest asset,no question.Im not blessed with attracting chips in tournys till the latter stages,never have done,never will do,end of story.
Thats not a problem,ive just adapted a way of playing that suits me.Id love to be like the Gary Banks of this world trust me,smashing flops,making moves but it simply doesnt suit my style,ive tried it and i just look like a fool in the car park on the way home at 25/50 level at 9.20.
What ive learned is that poker reflects life more than most people can  imagine,everyone starts both life and a tourny on a levelish playing field,but some will be winners,most will be losers,but by adapting to your surroundings you can tilt the balance back in your favour imo.
You cannot be something that you are not,so adapt a game that suits you and that you are comfortable with,i have the utmost respect for people like MDD,theyve been around for years cashing regularly,ok he`s not tv table exciting material ,neither am i but what do you want from the game?
Is the money your incentive?the respect of your peers?id take MMD`S results over most new style flop monkeys returns,he may not have much"game" but how many of the flop monkeys will be here in a year?
Imo most poker players are not honest with themselves,i take the grind to new levels of anal retention,i count the number of hands played at my table,the number of hands i would have one if calling with the garbage that many seem to think are premium starting hands nowadays.I know most players think im barmy doing this but it works for me and as i hope to go up the ladder in the poker world,then why change what works for you?
Ive forgotten what the question you even put to me was Chompy,but i feel much better after that!

[the sicilian]

You let it all out...We blondes love a good read...

[HOLDorFOLD]

At around this time i was lucky enough to meet Mr.Poker himself Graham Rodgers,

 

Ive forgotten what the question you even put to me was Chompy,but i feel much better after that!

Think it was do you have croutons or bread with your soup 

[Rockstar]

Will still be here in 20 years time talking about making the leap into higher stakes games any time now,just after finishing 8th in the 7.50 euro re-buy at the newly located G casino located on the site formally known as Bannatines Gym.

There is no need for gyms in 20 years time as advances in medical science means we will all live to 200.

Something that Mr.Prew has been clinging onto for the last 20 years...

[the sicilian]

Will still be here in 20 years time talking about making the leap into higher stakes games any time now,just after finishing 8th in the 7.50 euro re-buy at the newly located G casino located on the site formally known as Bannatines Gym.

There is no need for gyms in 20 years time as advances in medical science means we will all live to 200.

Something that Mr.Prew has been clinging onto for the last 20 years...

Oh he has a hard on for tighty.... we have unleashed a behmoth...   

[the sicilian]

At around this time i was lucky enough to meet Mr.Poker himself Graham Rodgers,

 

Ive forgotten what the question you even put to me was Chompy,but i feel much better after that!

Think it was do you have croutons or bread with your soup 

I don't quite know why Foldy... but this reply    has my imagination running riot..

[Rockstar]

What happened to my honeymoon period???

[HOLDorFOLD]

At around this time i was lucky enough to meet Mr.Poker himself Graham Rodgers,

 

Ive forgotten what the question you even put to me was Chompy,but i feel much better after that!

Think it was do you have croutons or bread with your soup 

I don't quite know why Foldy... but this reply    has my imagination running riot..

LOL, well don't let it run toooooo far ... just love Graham to bits, one of the nicest fellas I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Very polite and always has time to chat .... not like the rest of you piss-taking feckers     

[Chompy]

I agree, now back to Graham Rodgers...

[the sicilian]

I agree, now back to Graham Rodgers...

Easy mistake i suppose ...tall , no hair....

[the sicilian]

What happened to my honeymoon period???

Gone...u r now at moaning,tired, nagging and .. 'put that away i've got a headache ' period..

[Drain Alien]

Ok then,time for a confessional...

5 years ago give or take a bit, i entered a my first ever live comp at Stanley Skinpot and somehow managed to take it down.Have been around gambling all my life,and won and lost small fortunes but this was different,it was to me the ultimate in competition a completely different buzz than the rush of winning or losing that playing the tables or slots gave me.
I was hooked ,and as my ocd kicked in to yet another life consuming habit, i yearned for information and the tools that would help me advance in this wonderfull game.
I became a regular at the old Grovesnor in Bury Park in the sat afternoon comps,and the sunday afternoon mayhem,and also the tues night 100 runner special,and looking back now,what a place to learn how to play cards!My god it was tough,tough on the mind,any mistakes were scowled at by the regulars whilst self dealing,at one point it was so unforgiving,that like many i nearly gave up as it was such a brutal environment to be in when being such a rookie, and just trying to get a foothold amongst my peers,but the competitive juices kicked in and i stuck it out and started to get just enough results to keep the faith and hang in there.
At around this time i was lucky enough to meet Mr.Poker himself Graham Rodgers,i cannot stress enough just how gratefull i am to him for the tireless hours he listened to my question after question,the hands we played out,the support and advice he gave me,without that i would have given up when i had the now all too fa milliar bad runs that drive you almost insane.
I gave myself a 5 year plan to learn the game at the lower levels and then if good enough,try my luck at the higher stakes should the bankroll allow.
Well the game has changed many times since then,and my style has had to change with it in order to keep up with the new breed of players that come and go,but one thing i have allways kept true to is a basic solid game.My patience is my biggest asset,no question.Im not blessed with attracting chips in tournys till the latter stages,never have done,never will do,end of story.
Thats not a problem,ive just adapted a way of playing that suits me.Id love to be like the Gary Banks of this world trust me,smashing flops,making moves but it simply doesnt suit my style,ive tried it and i just look like a fool in the car park on the way home at 25/50 level at 9.20.
What ive learned is that poker reflects life more than most people can  imagine,everyone starts both life and a tourny on a levelish playing field,but some will be winners,most will be losers,but by adapting to your surroundings you can tilt the balance back in your favour imo.
You cannot be something that you are not,so adapt a game that suits you and that you are comfortable with,i have the utmost respect for people like MDD,theyve been around for years cashing regularly,ok he`s not tv table exciting material ,neither am i but what do you want from the game?
Is the money your incentive?the respect of your peers?id take MMD`S results over most new style flop monkeys returns,he may not have much"game" but how many of the flop monkeys will be here in a year?
Imo most poker players are not honest with themselves,i take the grind to new levels of anal retention,i count the number of hands played at my table,the number of hands i would have one if calling with the garbage that many seem to think are premium starting hands nowadays.I know most players think im barmy doing this but it works for me and as i hope to go up the ladder in the poker world,then why change what works for you?
Ive forgotten what the question you even put to me was Chompy,but i feel much better after that!

Nice write-up Adrian- I like it!
I enjoyed reading it, but I felt a bit emotionally drained by the end of it.
8-)
I am glad that you - along with loofer - have come out of the read-only closset.
so, where r u in your 5 year plan now mate?
And +1 re mr rogers. Top bloke IMO.
Cya at the G