Prose from a Poshboy

[cambridgealex]

Other great things about the weekend-

1) Hannah was there. She railed for 12 hours on Monday, for someone that doesn't really follow poker that's a hell of a long time to be watching a poker tournament. Such a hero <3.

2) My rail was incred. Andy and Tom were on it from 2pm, and more and more descended as I got deeper and deeper. At the peak I think about 15-20 of my mates were there, plus loads of locals from the club were cheering me on - really makes a difference and made the whole experience even better.

3) The blonde support was amazing again <3 you guys. I read all the posts on here and on the update thread and I appreciate every one.

4) I seem to have made huge progress with how I come across at the table over the last year. Some nasty things were said about me on this thread back in February/March time and they were true - I hated them and I put a lot of work into getting that right. Now to read comments about how professionally and respectfully I handled myself at the table really means a lot and I'm really proud of myself for getting that fixed.

[cambridgealex]

One final thing that I want to share, is the news that my brother Bobby who I wrote about a few weeks ago, got in to OXFORD to study Music!!!

What a great achievement that is and I am so so proud of him.

I came home tonight and my Mum was holding a carols night round her house (we all sing carols round the piano for an evening), not really my sort of thing [ ] . I got involved and invited two mates from school round. Top night. Have a video of Bobby playing the piano with David (his mate who also got into Oxford) playing their version of Match of the Day, but in the minor key - LADS ON TOUR.

[mondatoo]

Many congrats to your brother, posh gits 

[muckthenuts]

50k year is incred!

[zerofive]

Good write up mate. Great year for you. Can't tell you how happy I am that this has worked out for you. I remember sitting to your right at Gala one evening earlier this year and you said to me, "I've lost £200 tonight and I don't even know how. Poker isn't fun anymore." At the time I think that was a decent percentage of your roll, and right there and then you could have convinced me that you were going to quit the game. £50k, one trophy, numerous trips around Europe and a regular seat in the local £2/5 game later, I think you've managed to convince everyone - most importantly yourself - that you'll be doing this for a long time to come.

[smashedagain]

<3 loving watching your transformation this year. From caterpillar to butterfly this has been amazing

[Eso Kral]

Good write up mate. Great year for you. Can't tell you how happy I am that this has worked out for you. I remember sitting to your right at Gala one evening earlier this year and you said to me, "I've lost £200 tonight and I don't even know how. Poker isn't fun anymore." At the time I think that was a decent percentage of your roll, and right there and then you could have convinced me that you were going to quit the game. £50k, one trophy, numerous trips around Europe and a regular seat in the local £2/5 game later, I think you've managed to convince everyone - most importantly yourself - that you'll be doing this for a long time to come.

Nice post!!
I remember the times when everyone used to tell Alex he should give up a take a normal job!!

[rbc_mike]

Great posts Alex, think I echo everyone's sentiments in saying well done on a fantastic year.

It's clear you've made great improvements in your game and the way you conduct yourself around the table.  Think it's important to not stop the learning process though; have you got any concrete poker-related goals for 2012?

[cambridgealex]

Great posts Alex, think I echo everyone's sentiments in saying well done on a fantastic year.

It's clear you've made great improvements in your game and the way you conduct yourself around the table.  Think it's important to not stop the learning process though; have you got any concrete poker-related goals for 2012?

Good question. Most of my 2012 goals will be concerning online poker. I want to get really good at that, put in lots of volume and move up stakes. Will be more specific closer to Jan 1st. Live poker goals - be more game selective. Play less midweek in regfilled games, continue to put in decent volume at the weekends and play lots of live donkaments.

[EvilPie]

Great tournament reports Alex.

Mine very rarely go beyond "I lost" or "I won"

What did you have when I raised out of turn? Must've been huge

[cambridgealex]

Great tournament reports Alex.

Mine very rarely go beyond "I lost" or "I won"

What did you have when I raised out of turn? Must've been huge

Queens.

This was an interesting spot. I had 17bigs and found QQ in middle position. Matt raised from the Hijack before I'd acted. I limped, Matt's raise stood, then when it was back round to me, I shoved and he folded. Anyway I can extract more out of you Matt?!

[LIONRAMPANT]

Good write up mate. Great year for you. Can't tell you how happy I am that this has worked out for you. I remember sitting to your right at Gala one evening earlier this year and you said to me, "I've lost £200 tonight and I don't even know how. Poker isn't fun anymore." At the time I think that was a decent percentage of your roll, and right there and then you could have convinced me that you were going to quit the game. £50k, one trophy, numerous trips around Europe and a regular seat in the local £2/5 game later, I think you've managed to convince everyone - most importantly yourself - that you'll be doing this for a long time to come.

Good post - we haven't met Alex but really enjoy the diary /journey ..merry Xmas

[EvilPie]

Great tournament reports Alex.

Mine very rarely go beyond "I lost" or "I won"

What did you have when I raised out of turn? Must've been huge

Queens.

This was an interesting spot. I had 17bigs and found QQ in middle position. Matt raised from the Hijack before I'd acted. I limped, Matt's raise stood, then when it was back round to me, I shoved and he folded. Anyway I can extract more out of you Matt?!

I don't think so especially after I made my mistake. You've either picked a great spot to look strong or you genuinely are strong. I had  . Not a great 3 betting hand against your stack especially with 4 to act.

I blamed the dealer for that. Frankie had got up from the table to go to look at an all in and the dealer didn't take his cards in. I saw them and thought they were yours. With the colour of the cards and the felt + the lighting I just didn't see your cards.

Very frustrating and I felt very bad about it. Acting out of turn is a particular hate of mine.

[kinboshi]

Great tournament reports Alex.

Mine very rarely go beyond "I lost" or "I won"

What did you have when I raised out of turn? Must've been huge

Queens.

This was an interesting spot. I had 17bigs and found QQ in middle position. Matt raised from the Hijack before I'd acted. I limped, Matt's raise stood, then when it was back round to me, I shoved and he folded. Anyway I can extract more out of you Matt?!

I don't think so especially after I made my mistake. You've either picked a great spot to look strong or you genuinely are strong. I had  . Not a great 3 betting hand against your stack especially with 4 to act.

I blamed the dealer for that. Frankie had got up from the table to go to look at an all in and the dealer didn't take his cards in. I saw them and thought they were yours. With the colour of the cards and the felt + the lighting I just didn't see your cards.

Very frustrating and I felt very bad about it. Acting out of turn is a particular hate of mine.

Angle-shooting imo.

[pokerfan]

Post the Bobby vid pls.

Grats on the score  , + i'd say don't beat yourself up over the exit hand but i still have mares about a hand from 2005