Life's Luck. Random Thoughts.

[TL900]

In for blog, and in for farm when you buy it.

Always a pleasure sharing a table with you and great company off it.

[stato_1]

I dont we've ever really spoke much other than a hello here and there, but I have to say in a way you've proved your own point with this post. The impression I've formed of you, through nothing other than a guess similar to one you'd make at a poker table like "this old guy is probably tight", makes me really surprised to read this post.

Clicked on the link expecting to see something fairly generic, and actually think thats the most interesting post I've ever read on blonde. Mainly because I can massively relate to absolutely all of it. REally eloquently describes everything that I love about live poker, and stirs up memories of some of the most poignant moments of my poker "career".

How old are you? I also thought you were younger than me but you seem way more grown up!!

Your "laissez-faire" attitute should serve you well. I certainly wouldn't worry about trying too hard or w/e... in reality your probably not doing anything different now than you were when you shipped all those tournaments. Those results were down of course in part to luck, and on the flip-side, your recent strife will more than likely be down to bad-luck! Like you say, just keep doing what you're doing, and just play as well as you can, and more success will come.

Enthusiastically subscribed - enjoy

[cambridgealex]

Just read this . Tbh , I think it's better then Alex's diary ( SORRY ALEX ). Well writtened and I found it interesting to read . I like Alex blog aswell . Btw , do u always like playing poker ? One day if u get an opportunity to turn PRO , would u ?
What's your biggest dream in poker ? Who's your favourite player/players USA and UK?
Good luck with the diary .

You lose your blonde virginity in my thread and then barely a day later you've slept with someone else

[celtic]

Subscribed

Favourite Nando's order?

Just incase you ever meet my mate Celtic!

Nandos..Half a chicken platter I think it is, medium hot, with Coleslaw and Fanta. Don't eat there too much!
Would rather have a smoke and a little walk over to F & B's for an American Hit Pizza. Really, really, nice.

Diary was good until you said you don't really go to nandos, then it suddenly became shit

No point trying to be friendly with you, like I am with eso, just to get a free meal then!

Like your outlook on poker, similar to mine, I would say.

[celtic]

Hi Tommy, as everyone else has said great first post.

I think I've only everplayed at the same table as you once before at DTD. I think it was in the half mill gtd tourney last year. You came across really well and played really well but it wasn't your day. You took your fate like a true gent and it was def a pleasure to play against you.

Thankyou. I love DTD and really think Blonde is a forum not used correctly or enough by some including myself! There are some amazingly talented poker players and some really smart guys on here. I struggle with names but a face i dont forget.

Really hope people use this to write random stuff and get postive feedback.

I look like Celtic but much much fatter

FYP

[KittyFishPie]

Just read this . Tbh , I think it's better then Alex's diary ( SORRY ALEX ). Well writtened and I found it interesting to read . I like Alex blog aswell . Btw , do u always like playing poker ? One day if u get an opportunity to turn PRO , would u ?
What's your biggest dream in poker ? Who's your favourite player/players USA and UK?
Good luck with the diary .

You lose your blonde virginity in my thread and then barely a day later you've slept with someone else

Sorry. It's doesn't meant that your blog r not interesting .

[Vinodh]

Hi Tommy, Amazing opening post!!! Very well written and thoughtful! We have spoken couple of times in the smoking area ( last one being in the 300 DS last month outside DTD next to Romanello's Ferrari :-)) Completely subscribed to your diary, One Dollar Monkey !!! :-)

[Tommy Bingham]

Monday

Waiting for the DTD Grand Prix Day 1 to start, I was watching the live stream of the EPT. My girlfriend came up to me and asked to play! So.. we picked out a name and signed up to stars (only so she can play on the iPAD, sorry DTD). Anyway, got it sorted and sat down. First thing she says is, how much can I win? lol. Hooked already. We ran through the hands, explaining that 'suits' beat 'a run' etc, bit to early to call it a flush, straight and explaining 3 betting, but she listened. After a few hands she was up! 500 into like 1200. And to be honest, the table wasn't bingo with everyone shoving, people were playing properly. She was even checking where people were from and a guy disconnected and she goes "I didnt know they had internet in Moldova." Next hand, a guy raised and the small blind goes all in for like 9 bb's. She has Q2 off in the BB and has a feeling. She tanks calls (I didn't advise her to call, lol). She flops a deuce and rivers a queen and wins the pot!! She didn't know what happened until the chips came over to her and then she cheered. A terrible call rewarded. But, so what she was so happy. Yes, I know it is play money, but even with with real money, if people call, fold or shove it is there money. They play how they want to play! If some guy paid £1 to win a giant panda cuddly toy at Alton Towers to knock over 6 tins with 2 balls and was throwing them incorrectly, you wouldn't go nuts and say how bad the guy is, or that you want him to die, or that he should not be playing. Just let him enjoy his experience that he has payed for.

I really loved my first time at DTD, when it was an experience and not about just winning. I came 25th+ out of 100+ runners in a £30 freezeout the first year it opened and was so happy at how deep I ran in a proper live torney.

I am really looking forward to playing this weekend, bringing back the fun and make correct decisions where whatever happens, will happen.

[Tommy Bingham]

I dont we've ever really spoke much other than a hello here and there, but I have to say in a way you've proved your own point with this post. The impression I've formed of you, through nothing other than a guess similar to one you'd make at a poker table like "this old guy is probably tight", makes me really surprised to read this post.

Clicked on the link expecting to see something fairly generic, and actually think thats the most interesting post I've ever read on blonde. Mainly because I can massively relate to absolutely all of it. REally eloquently describes everything that I love about live poker, and stirs up memories of some of the most poignant moments of my poker "career".

How old are you? I also thought you were younger than me but you seem way more grown up!!

Your "laissez-faire" attitute should serve you well. I certainly wouldn't worry about trying too hard or w/e... in reality your probably not doing anything different now than you were when you shipped all those tournaments. Those results were down of course in part to luck, and on the flip-side, your recent strife will more than likely be down to bad-luck! Like you say, just keep doing what you're doing, and just play as well as you can, and more success will come.

Enthusiastically subscribed - enjoy

I'm nearly 26 Andrew. Yeah, we have played a couple of times before and same with Alex, Paul and Mitch. I don't think alot of people have the right image as me as a person. I can be annoying and irritating sometimes, and spew so bad it is laughable. But, I am really quite a quiet person and just enjoy company.

Best of luck with everything Stato, including online where your winning in a game that is too tough for me.

[Tommy Bingham]

Subscribed

Favourite Nando's order?

Just incase you ever meet my mate Celtic!

Nandos..Half a chicken platter I think it is, medium hot, with Coleslaw and Fanta. Don't eat there too much!
Would rather have a smoke and a little walk over to F & B's for an American Hit Pizza. Really, really, nice.

Diary was good until you said you don't really go to nandos, then it suddenly became shit

No point trying to be friendly with you, like I am with eso, just to get a free meal then!

Like your outlook on poker, similar to mine, I would say.

F&B is next level tasty mate. Sorry. 

[Tommy Bingham]

In for blog, and in for farm when you buy it.

Always a pleasure sharing a table with you and great company off it.

Awesome dude. I need a guy that can milk a cow and cold 5 bet for fun at the same time. Just the guy!
  SIGH....

[david3103]

I really loved my first time at DTD, when it was an experience and not about just winning. I came 25th+ out of 100+ runners in a £30 freezeout the first year it opened and was so happy at how deep I ran in a proper live torney.

This!

My first time at DTD was a trip for the Pup Poker League Finals. I drove down with a car full of 20 somethings from our local to support our one finalist. Played some cash and had my eyes opened as to how poker should be organised.
I remember winning my first pot and reaching out to drag in the chips before the dealer had taken the rake. My hands were metaphorically slapped and I learnt my lesson. That was the first time I'd seen someone go all in without having to show their cards too. It was all so new and so exciting.

I played a tourney that day and survived long enough to think that I'd done well (I hadn't, but I didn't know that at the time)

DTD spoilt me for the games I'd been playing (Pub and Rileys) and I've been making more and more drives down the A1/M18/M1 since.
I managed to cash in one of the early Super50s and from then on I was hooked.
It was a trip to DTD that coincided with a Blonde Bash that brought me here too. That place has a lot to answer for


I live around 130 miles from Nottingham but played there at least 20 days last year. The atmosphere is always good, but days like the UKIPT or the January DeepStack this year are amazing.
Grand Prix weekends, well, obviously I love them, and, come hell or waters high I shall be there this weekend. With a bit of luck I can spend Saturday playing cash or a tourney in between railing my daughter's attempt to convert her Golden Chip.

[kinboshi]

I dont we've ever really spoke much other than a hello here and there, but I have to say in a way you've proved your own point with this post. The impression I've formed of you, through nothing other than a guess similar to one you'd make at a poker table like "this old guy is probably tight", makes me really surprised to read this post.

Clicked on the link expecting to see something fairly generic, and actually think thats the most interesting post I've ever read on blonde. Mainly because I can massively relate to absolutely all of it. REally eloquently describes everything that I love about live poker, and stirs up memories of some of the most poignant moments of my poker "career".

How old are you? I also thought you were younger than me but you seem way more grown up!!

Your "laissez-faire" attitute should serve you well. I certainly wouldn't worry about trying too hard or w/e... in reality your probably not doing anything different now than you were when you shipped all those tournaments. Those results were down of course in part to luck, and on the flip-side, your recent strife will more than likely be down to bad-luck! Like you say, just keep doing what you're doing, and just play as well as you can, and more success will come.

Enthusiastically subscribed - enjoy

I'm nearly 26 Andrew. Yeah, we have played a couple of times before and same with Alex, Paul and Mitch. I don't think alot of people have the right image as me as a person. I can be annoying and irritating sometimes, and spew so bad it is laughable. But, I am really quite a quiet person and just enjoy company.

Best of luck with everything Stato, including online where your winning in a game that is too tough for me.

Shared a table with you a dozen or so times.  You've never come across as irritating or annoying during those times.

[Tommy Bingham]

^^^ Yes David ^^^

Honestly, I thought we were going to be playing at the back of a Chinese Restaurant or someones garage. Couldn't believe how big the place was from outside and how welcoming it was.
Same experience in a tourney than you had in cash David, but I kept forgetting to put my antes in. No other place I had ever played live had antes! But, the dealers were always forgiving and helpful.

There is so many new players that we can call bad that now play, but we all started somewhere and the reason we have become good players is probably due to the fact experience players were telling you what you did wrong. Best of luck to them and to the guys taking their shot at the 'bigger' torneys...just like I did a few years back.

[aaron1867]

Awesome read so far, favourite opening in the post in any diary on here so far!

Although not very impressed you drink Carlsberg...