blonde poker 2012 advent calendar

[Sheriff Fatman]

I only really know Marky via his entry into the blonde NFL league but I liked the fact that he took on a 'co-manager' and then left him to do all the work!

Congrats on the entry!  Looking forward to sharplea's reply on your behalf!

[claypole]

Top, top selection.  I've known Marky since he was about 12 I think, strange twist of fate that his old man used to own a snooker club where I was bought up and I played a lot when I was younger and away games at Mickys club and the annual Southill v Dorchester snooker club games were legendary.  Anyway, by some strange twist of logic that the order of evolution goes snooker - punting - poker - degeneracy as a life cycle, met Marky again years later after he had left the navy.

Basically, everything that has been said here.  Totally selfless, always offering to help whether its hotel information, flights - gets involved in everything (and I mean everything) and is also really supportive to his parents and a good son....all against the backdrop of dealing with an illness which he never moans about a tad

And yes complete degen...as him about the Man U v Newcastle semi at Cardiiff, on second thoughts don't.

My fav advent entry so far; just thoroughly deserved.

[titaniumbean]

V fun seeing pictures of people whose posts you've read loads, and yet you have absolutely not idea what they look like.


Hello Vegas thread helper man 


V helpful thread, have linked alot of people to it.

[millidonk]

V fun seeing pictures of people whose posts you've read loads, and yet you have absolutely not idea what they look like.

Admit it, I was better looking than you imagined.

[kinboshi]

V fun seeing pictures of people whose posts you've read loads, and yet you have absolutely not idea what they look like.

Admit it, I was better looking than you imagined.

He must have a vivid imagination

[millidonk]

V fun seeing pictures of people whose posts you've read loads, and yet you have absolutely not idea what they look like.

Admit it, I was better looking than you imagined.

He must have a vivid imagination

[ ] You have a lot of hair

[Marky147]

Wow, I really wasn't expecting this, but an honour to be in such esteemed company with so many heroes!!

Was a member here for a long time before I started posting anywhere other than update threads, but I'm glad I did because  it's a great place and I have met so many legends through Blonde!!

Horrible pics Tighty, but a stroll down memory lane.... The first one is from the European Classic in 2006 at the Vic, which coincidentally was the first time I had the pleasure of meeting Tikay when he was doing interviews/presenting for 865!

My degenerate days have ceased for multiple reasons since the Summer, but reading the last few posts has certainly had me chuckling to myself in front of the computer....

Cheers again everyone for all the kind words and merry xmas 


PS.....

If I had a pound for every 'why don't you walk?' or 'what are you doing parked there?' I would be a very rich man Guy

Thai Whiskey must be strong Amatay.... I've never been to Thailand m8, but I know the little episode you're referring to and it's definitely not a story for the public domain!

Regarding the NFL, we have had a couple brief Skype chats Curtis Normally regarding my inability to know if we're getting trade raped and I normally have to check with Jones. Luckily Adam knows what he's doing and I hate to think how badly things would have gone had I taken the reins alone!!

Southill - Dorch were the days, as for Cardiff/Swansea... again not one for public viewing Shaun

[titaniumbean]

V fun seeing pictures of people whose posts you've read loads, and yet you have absolutely not idea what they look like.

Admit it, I was better looking than you imagined.

I was pretty much just thinking who the fk is this massive guy in fancy dress telling me he posts on blonde. I just smiled and nodded. :p

[millidonk]

V fun seeing pictures of people whose posts you've read loads, and yet you have absolutely not idea what they look like.

Admit it, I was better looking than you imagined.

I was pretty much just thinking who the fk is this massive guy in fancy dress telling me he posts on blonde. I just smiled and nodded. :p

I was thinking who is this angle shooting lizard looking muva sucker, kid's got a nice hat though.

[kinboshi]

V fun seeing pictures of people whose posts you've read loads, and yet you have absolutely not idea what they look like.

Admit it, I was better looking than you imagined.

He must have a vivid imagination

[ ] You have a lot of hair

I can buy a wig/hat

[titaniumbean]

V fun seeing pictures of people whose posts you've read loads, and yet you have absolutely not idea what they look like.

Admit it, I was better looking than you imagined.

I was pretty much just thinking who the fk is this massive guy in fancy dress telling me he posts on blonde. I just smiled and nodded. :p

I was thinking who is this angle shooting lizard looking muva sucker, kid's got a nice hat though.

roooofl

[Sheriff Fatman]

Regarding the NFL, we have had a couple brief Skype chats Curtis Normally regarding my inability to know if we're getting trade raped and I normally have to check with Jones. Luckily Adam knows what he's doing and I hate to think how badly things would have gone had I taken the reins alone!!

I can't think of anyone in the league who'd try something as shameful as attempted trade rape 

[Marky147]

I can't think of anyone in the league who'd try something as shameful as attempted trade rape 

I couldn't either and that was the problem

[TightEnd]

behind door number 19...

[TightEnd]

A father and son post on blonde. One, on the felt, has by common consent improved considerably through this year and that has been seen in a series of recent wins at DTD. The other, one fluke result in Deauville apart, is mired in a non-career as one part of a Ted and Ralph from the Fast Show tribute act

Ian Gascoigne



Ed "Ted and Ralph" Gascoigne, on the right



Watching Ian on the forum this year has been fun. A successful high-up in the City, who has been very helpful to blonde over the last couple of years particularly with sponsorship of live updates last year, he has gone from (no joking) being unable to use an I-Pad and therefore not being able to post on blonde to someone who posts regularly with a fine line in self-deprecating humour. He has also emerged as a poker commentator of repute. So he says.

This despite the disappointment of being overlooked for the Olympic Opening ceremony. Here he was practicing for the Redgrave role

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Ed is, befitting his job with Betfair, very helpful on the Betting threads and manages to hide the pain of his own poker deficiencies, as well as his unrequited love for the fella on his right in the picture above, by ribbing his Dad mercilessly on the forum

He also was responsible for possibly the most original quiz we've had on blonde this year, which provided hours of amusement. Mainly at his Dad's expense.

http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=59365.0

Here he is in a more conventionally dressed moment

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Both are a breath of fresh air on the forum, good guys who don't take life too seriously and are great fun on here.