"The Downswings of Property and Poker"

[class]

Great read this Richard. 

[JK]

F'ing hell, tears in my eyes reading that.

[bobAlike]

F'ing hell, tears in my eyes reading that.

....and pretending I'm yawning in the office. Not a good look.

You really put your feelings down well on this diary and your openness and honesty are really appreciated.

[smashedagain]

Wanted to say something but can't find the right words as this is still raw to me. Great stuff and I probably agreewith your views on finding a cure (although we may be wrong)

[leethefish]

i also want to say something but i am so bad at putting my feelings into words......

[flushthemout]

Bloody hell Rich, instead of Playing poker at Stoke this weekend i might bin it and come to dtd to give u a hug.

[paulhouk03]

F'ing hell, tears in my eyes reading that.

brings back memories when my dad passed away

[claypole]

Wanted to say something but can't find the right words as this is still raw to me. Great stuff and I probably agreewith your views on finding a cure (although we may be wrong)

This....dad had two secondary tumours found in his face yesterday, hearing going, sight going - it's just horrible to watch. I've cried slot last few days, but smiled too. I hope his radiotherapy today has eased the pain and he can get his sight back tonsay goodbye properly. Reading you're diary is tough at moment, but equally I love it as it's a bit of a release - and see the similarities....I played a $3k schedule and bricked tonight!

Keep it coming....a great read and so honest.

[Dubai]

My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer in Feb 2008- ended up getting diagnosed with secondary brain cancer whilst in hospital having a blood transfusion in Nov 2009- he was given days to live but managed to regain consciousness and was talking, eating ok- we managed to get him home and he eventually died Xmas eve 2009 in the lounge- watching him deteriorate and die literally in front of my eyes, to the extent of seeing his last agonizing breath, with my mum devastated and feeling totally helpless,was the worst experience of my life and something I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy

[claypole]

My Dad was diagnosed with lung cancer in Feb 2008- ended up getting diagnosed with secondary brain cancer whilst in hospital having a blood transfusion in Nov 2009- he was given days to live but managed to regain consciousness and was talking, eating ok- we managed to get him home and he eventually died Xmas eve 2009 in the lounge- watching him deteriorate and die literally in front of my eyes, to the extent of seeing his last agonizing breath, with my mum devastated and feeling totally helpless,was the worst experience of my life and something I wouldn't wish upon my worst enemy

I didnt know Dave, so many people affected by it.  I feel grateful to have had 18 months and lots of good times since dad was diagnosed. Were hijacking Richs thread, butnthink I told you story of why I had 5% of you in high roller last year - completely down to the old man. Do a win for him Sunday....and you of course. Talk soon.

[Dubai]

Yeah it's crazy how similar the stories are- think Flushy told me the bit about your old man and how you was showing him how blonde and %s work- great story all round

Will try my best mate. Take care, all the best your end- pokers only work, life far more important

[claypole]

Yeah it's crazy how similar the stories are- think Flushy told me the bit about your old man and how you was showing him how blonde and %s work- great story all round

Will try my best mate. Take care, all the best your end- pokers only work, life far more important

Cheers, yeah told Flushy pissed in XS lol - I'm off again now in floods so going to get some sleep before hopefully seeing him tommorow. I busted high roller sat at end of shit schedule....on the plus side my 74 yo mum had her first final table in a $0.25 45 manner at the same time as we watched the tennis lololol.

Poker is only work, butnhope you getbsome scores next few weeks.

[smashedagain]

Thoughts with Claypole and anyone else going through a similar experience either patients or fAmily

[TightEnd]

I'll have to follow that Eso Kral

He asks me to check his coupon

£25 accumulator on 7 matches today to have more than 2 goals

I tick them off one by one

£2218 in the bag!

[mondatoo]

WAL, congrats.