Deepstack Open - my short trip to Spain

[mondatoo]

Change flight surely

GLGLGL, enjoy.

[smurf]

Well I made it to departures and currently sit with a cold pint of peroni - had to smile at charging me £5.30 then putting the change on a plate for a tip...not where I come from pal

Lost my car keys for twenty minutes earlier - I'd got back from the gym (bad move I was knackered) had a shower then went to pre programme the sat nav and couldn't find them. Retraced my steps four times and even turned off the washing machine to check in there...then a sock fell of the clothes airer and as I put it back I found them on the cats scratching post - haven't got a clue why I left them in there.

Got to the airport carpark and sat in what I thought was a queue for ten minutes with the engine running then after thinking it was taking a while noticed the car in front had its mirrors turned in - casually got out pretending to stretch and realised all the cars were parked and I had to leave the car there and walk to reception and leave my key.

I have however already had a win - I hit the Ryanair queue seconds before a group of 30 odd school trip kids hit and managed to get through without incurring any of their hidden charges. Whoop whoop.

Should land in time for the last half hour of the footy so long as it is on in the airport.

Laters then.

[smurf]

Decided that as I enjoyed the peroni so much I should treat myself to a second - which I have done. I did however have the exact amount of £5.30 this time - not being put under tipping pressure again 

Boarding soon - come on England - convincingly ahead when I land please

[smurf]

Arrived at the hotel last night in time to catch the last twenty mins of the game   

Realised Spanish taxi drivers don't care too much for speed limits, using their phone while driving or keeping between the road markings

Just going for breakfast then for a walk to see what is about and where the casino is.

Hotel looks nice from first impression

[smurf]

View from room

[smurf]

Found the casino, not quite right next door as described but a twenty minute walk ( I am ok with walking though) looks very impressive from the outside. Kick off 2pm UK time so paid 6 euro to use the spa which consists of 4 exercise equipment, a sauna (in this heat), a jacquizi (out if order today) and a roof top with six sunbeds - but well worth it cos I am on my own with stunning views and pure peace.

Found a back street with 1 litre Bacardi limon for 13 euro so brownie points from the wife are heading my way

Hope to update later during the game

[smurf]

View from the roof

[Rod Paradise]

Found the casino, not quite right next door as described but a twenty minute walk ( I am ok with walking though) looks very impressive from the outside. Kick off 2pm UK time so paid 6 euro to use the spa which consists of 4 exercise equipment, a sauna (in this heat), a jacquizi (out if order today) and a roof top with six sunbeds - but well worth it cos I am on my own with stunning views and pure peace.

Found a back street with 1 litre Bacardi limon for 13 euro so brownie points from the wife are heading my way

Hope to update later during the game

It's a really nice casino. You're not too far away, for the APAT we were staying the other side of that headland in your pic above, first night we'd 2 hours of walking before we found our way over to the casino side.... Taxis from then on!

[LOJ]

Lived in Lloret de mar for a couple of years.  Cracking place, but can get a bit mental and scummy in August when its packed!

Rockerfellas, Queen Vic and Orient express are places I can recommend, mind you, that was over 10 years ago now so I bet a few things have changed!

Good luck today.... plenty of pics please.

[smurf]

50,000 chips 50 min blinds 13 levels today - we're off

[Marky147]

Best of luck, Smurf!

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[smurf]

Great pic red dog

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Steady start, nothing much to talk about

Didn't get paid with  on a    board

Bluffed off a pot once and he kindly showed me then tried it again a few hands later so I obligingly called with second pair

Really nice casino, fab structure and most the players seem friendly...pretty much like a DTD comp without the sun

[smurf]

96 runners yesterday and around 180 so far today so a decent field

[smurf]

Quick break