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[AJR14]

Nothing really to write about the weekend except that it was decent results wise. I’m back at 30nl but not comfortably, i could easily have to drop back down after a poor session so not getting too carried away.

Saturday and Sunday was the first sessions i was genuinely not happy with the way i was playing but still managed to finish with a profit so it’s pretty easy to brush it off and get back to my game plan for the small stakes.   

I hit my 4th ever royal over the weekend but didn’t get paid much. Bizarrely every royal I had hit before the weekend had been clubs but that run stopped when this one dropped hearts.


Going to do album of the day today and stick on 4 records instead of one.

Bloc Party – Silent Alarm. Nothing better than putting a great album on that you have neglected for ages. Great band and i would recommend anyone to get tickets to see them live, one of best gigs ive been too.

Helicopter



Positive Tension



This Modern Love



Luno

[Tal]

A very good album, that. What a band they could have been if they didn't keep getting into arguments with each other.

[AJR14]

A very good album, that. What a band they could have been if they didn't keep getting into arguments with each other.

Yeah i could have put the whole album on but decided against putting that many on

It was actually reading an article with Kele saying it can be difficult being in Bloc Party that got me listening to it again. Definately could have been one of the great modern bands without all the shit. Ive not met many people who don't like there earlier stuff.

Went to see them in a warm up gig at a place called 'The Cockpit' in Leeds which only holds 100/200, seeing a band that good in such a small venue was quality. In fact, has to be one of my favourite gigs. To say they constantly argue with each other they didn't come across like that on stage.

His solo stuff was ok as well. Nothing compared to Bloc Party but still an ok listen.

[Tal]

I suppose maybe the infighting was what contributed to their success. Like the Libertines, with one of their most famous songs being about how much the two main members hate each other.

Do you listen to much radio? I've been a radio 1 person since I was about 11 and have only recently migrated to 6Music, post-Moyles. Although I've always thought I have a diverse and reasonably wide range of musical knowledge and interest, 6Music has pretty much blown my mind.

Here is the play list from this morning's breakfast show:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b036w2xr

I know pretty much all of the artists but probably only a little over half of the songs. Only yesterday did I download my first Nick Cave album (a remastered version of Let Love In). I'm aware of a few of his songs but this is symptomatic of the problem: there is so much more out there.

[AJR14]

I've never really been a radio listener but since i have started listening to music while playing poker I've been looking for some good stations and ended up settling on Spotify radio, which isn't even radio and really is quite poor. A station with the playlist like that and can be listened to online is something i have been wanting for a while so thanks for pointing me in the direction. Will def be giving it a full listen later.

It's the wide range that the most appealing. The main reason i stopped listening to radio was most stations play the same style all day and repeat the same songs repeat the same songs about 5 times. Something that becomes extremely irritating.

[AJR14]

The 30nl games have dried up a bit since i was last there. It’s pretty hard to get more than 3 tables going and the games have become far tighter than normal. I used to enjoy 30nl, you used to get action from the regs that you wouldn’t get at 20 or 50nl which made the games fun. I’m not sure if it’s the knock on effect from the promos or simply just the weather but they seem to be far nittier. I have only been playing for a few days though so it may just be a case that those days where bad days with the weather being good.

I can’t complain about the boredom too much though, I’ve made a decent profit that i have withdrawn and doubt i will need to withdraw any more for the month so can make the push for 40nl. With the withdrawal I’m right back where i was at the last update where i am rolled for 30nl but one bad session and i will have to move back down.

£200 target for 40nl.




I’ve just booked my new Season Ticket for the Rovers. I’ve just realised that this will be about my 12th or 13th Season ticket. I’ve seen some ups and far worse downs in that time but i have started to get a feeling we may do fairly well this season. No idea where my sudden optimism has surfaced from after the last few years at Ewood but I’m starting to get excited for the season and hoping for Playoffs. Obviously i would prefer automatic but think that will be out of our reach (so im obviously not that confident then!)

I just hope we can afford to keep hold of Rhodes after last season. It’s clear we have a far better chance of getting to where we want to be with him in. Another couple of signings and i think Bowyer could get us playing.





Record Of the Day: Timo Maas - Shifter. Video isnt the official. it's the only full version of the record i could find though.

[AJR14]

Short update, i won’t bore people with the details but had a pretty rough couple of days thanks to the dealers insistence in kicking me in the bollox at every opportunity. I have spent half my time staring at the screen in disbelief with some of the run outs. They sure have taken a liking to making my sessions as miserable as possible.

So, after managing to prise my foot out of my monitor I’ve decided to visit family for the rest of the weekend which means no poker. Couple of days away from the tables of doom is required.


Record of the Day: The Courteeners - You Over Did It Doll

[Tal]

I loved the Courteeners but think it's fair to say I was in the minority! Preferred Not Nineteen Forever. Cracking record.

Also heard this today for the first time in ages.



Much underrated anthem, IMHO.

[celtic]

You playing the 6 max, Saturday?

[AJR14]

I loved the Courteeners but think it's fair to say I was in the minority! Preferred Not Nineteen Forever. Cracking record.

Also heard this today for the first time in ages.



Much underrated anthem, IMHO.

Great track. Love Maximo Park. I only used to like one or two of their songs and then i got a ticket to see them in Leeds a few years ago at uni and they completely converted me. Really enjoyed watching them as a band. They are a bit mad but that adds to it.

A Certain Trigger and Our Earthly Pleasure really are good albums, a good mix of records. This post has just reminded me i got one of their 2 latest albums and havent listened to it yet so will have to stick it on today.

[AJR14]

You playing the 6 max, Saturday?

No, unfortunately not.  Need to sort my roll out before i start with the SPTs. I’m hoping to be go to at least one next year. You going?

Also, are they not all 6 max events with Sky being a 6 max site? Always presumed they where.

[AJR14]

I’ve only played small sessions during the week. Every time i logged on i would lose interest within the hour. I ended up dropping 5 buyins spread through about 5 one hour sessions. Could really have done without it after the last session i wrote about lol.

Going to be playing a lot today i hope so will update more over next few days as i haven’t for a while.


Record of the Day: UNKLE feat Richard Ashcroft - Lonely Soul

[Evilpengwinz]

Also, are they not all 6 max events with Sky being a 6 max site? Always presumed they where.

No, they're usually full ring, except for the 6max at DTD obv.

[AJR14]

Also, are they not all 6 max events with Sky being a 6 max site? Always presumed they where.

No, they're usually full ring, except for the 6max at DTD obv.

Cheers Andy. Thats another hurdle i will have to overcome on top of my lack of Tourney skills if i wanna take one down. I havent played full ring for years. Im still def gonna play one soon though.

How about you? you playing this one after your last SPT deep run

[Evilpengwinz]

Also, are they not all 6 max events with Sky being a 6 max site? Always presumed they where.

No, they're usually full ring, except for the 6max at DTD obv.

Cheers Andy. Thats another hurdle i will have to overcome on top of my lack of Tourney skills if i wanna take one down. I havent played full ring for years. Im still def gonna play one soon though.

How about you? you playing this one after your last SPT deep run

Should've entered and not turned up so I can say I went deeper than last time

Nah, gave this one a miss because I'm being a bankroll nit, but regretting not going now though. I'm hoping to play the final at the end of October at DTD, depending on the buy-in which hasn't been announced yet.