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« on: January 18, 2015, 06:59:40 PM »

Good evening Blonde,

Having enjoyed all of the blogs and advice these last couple of years, and have been wanting to sign up an account for some time now, if finally gotten around to joining the community.

I've been mainly solely been playing online for the past 5 years now, with having the odd monthly trip to luton g casino to play the monthly special, and more recently up to Nottingham to play in John's deep 1-2 game. Juggling this with having a full time job, and a young family, has often left it's toll, emotionally and mentally in particular. For this reason, I've finally withdrawn my roll and have decided to cut down my hours and solely play local(to Bedford) GUKPT,UKIPT and the sky poker tour up in Nottingham, and the odd value comp in luton. I'm not sure if this will improve the time I spend with the family more, but that's the plan.

My first planned trip is the gukpt London down at the vic in a couple of weeks,(fortunate enough to have won 2 seats online in the past few weeks), and I'm looking to play the six max and the Omaha events in between some cash sessions. I'm told playing live the long periods are more mentally draining, and being gym fit helps to keep my mentally ticking over..... Not sure about this, but I may need to invest in a gym membership if proven correct.

Ive noticed blonde has quite a strong following from Bedfordshire/London area, so I have probably met and played with a few of you on here, and look forward to meeting others...... Bedtime routine calls..... Over and out.
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« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2015, 07:06:16 PM »

Hi and welcome

we do have a big presence that play in Luton, not as big as it used to be but still plenty of posters who started and used to play there me included

my kids live in wootton and i lived there and flitwick, btw. just down the road...

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« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2015, 07:26:58 PM »

Hey and welcome.

You said you played in Skalie's games. Have we played before?

Do you enjoy playing those games? I used to play them a bit a year ago, don't live there now but miss the banter. Don't get games like them really anywhere else...Skalie does a really good job. Not easy for him though.

ps if mitch is bullying everyone too much, just tell skalie you don't wanna play with mitch and he'll sort the rest Wink
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« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2015, 07:42:19 PM »

Hi and welcome

we do have a big presence that play in Luton, not as big as it used to be but still plenty of posters who started and used to play there me included

my kids live in wootton and i lived there and flitwick, btw. just down the road...


Thanks TightEnd much appreciated- Yep that's just down the road, we have probably bumped into each other at the tables there if you still pop down? I think the skill level of the regs down in luton is just as good as anywhere in the UK. The regular Friday night and Sunday, are always good value too... It's where it all started for me when I was introduced to the game by an old football mate.
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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2015, 07:46:15 PM »

Hey and thanks for the welcome Alex.

I just started playing in them about October time, and have only played a few times. But yeah, I find the games good fun, plenty of action and a good atmosphere to play in... No complaints so far. next time I'm up I'll ask the table if CambridgeAlex is about, good to put a name to a face.
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« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2015, 07:49:43 PM »

Are your kids still school age TightEnd ? My oldest starts school this September, so it's the first time I've ever been visiting schools, reading offstead reports Ect trying to figure out the best place to send my little princess.
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« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2015, 07:52:16 PM »

Are your kids still school age TightEnd ? My oldest starts school this September, so it's the first time I've ever been visiting schools, reading offstead reports Ect trying to figure out the best place to send my little princess.

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wootton upper

what part of bedford are you in, and which catchment area?
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« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2015, 08:01:23 PM »

I live near beford park, so Livingstone primary and Edith Cavell are the schools within the catchment area. We've put livingstone as first choice, so we are hoping that's the one we get.... Not sure what they take into account when the powers to be let us know which one we have got.
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« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2015, 08:03:47 PM »

I live near before park, so Livingstone primary and Edith Cavell are the schools within the catchment area. We've put livingstone as first choice, so we are hoping that's the one we get.... Not sure what they take into account when the powers to be let us know which one we have got.

distance from the school

http://www.bedford.gov.uk/education_and_learning/schools_and_collegescadem/school_admissions/bedford.aspx
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« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2015, 08:17:50 PM »

Thanks, I'll have a butchers.

Are many blondes heading down to the vic next week?
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« Reply #10 on: January 19, 2015, 08:13:38 PM »

Not long been home from work, and already having withdrawal symptoms from not being able to fire up few cash tables along with the normal evening MTT. I guess this new "live only" Schedule is going to take some time to get used to. Have been sitting around replaying hands in my head from a few days ago. One in particular was my exit hand from the big 55 on Friday night  when i managed to flop top set on an all club board and run into two flopped flushes, with a 4th club on the river for good measure, is it just me or are these spots just so common online? I know its the old cliche of your playing so many more hands its just higher variance, but that's not how it was felt the last 18 months or so......... I want to try and fill some of my time with training videos, in particular Razz, Padoki and 2-7 as these are my worst games in DC. I guess the old google.com will be in use shortly.

Looking forward to playing again at the Vic as its been a while, and I like the changes they have made to the poker room last year or so. Dealers are competent and the massage ladies are always on hand to help work out a blood clot or too. I also find the room more than a brunch of seniors grinding out 1/2, 2/5, ect for a living, with plenty of value to be found, if you look in the right places, at the right time of day. I normally find sessions between 10pm-3am to be the most juicy n the 1/2 games for anyone who is interested.


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« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2015, 06:52:28 PM »

Long, long day at work today.... But despite that I'm in a really good mood! I guess its a relief its all over.

We have just moved back to our head office site, and this morning was the go "live" date. now this usually means one of 2 things will happen. 1. IT and logistics would have moved across the desks, files and computers across and set up and tested the computers have work in an orderly fashion ready for the users to carry on work as normal or 2) Well the obvious option number 2 is none of the above is carried out and i have staff believing its some type of day off and asking can they go home, instead of the more useful question of "What can i do to help?"......

Anyway i think that's enough moaning for one day, looking forward to watching Chelsea beat liverpool. Puntered a score on Chelsea to win 4-0 with Costa to score twice @ 66-1. good for 1320 return.... Any footie or Chelsea fans on Blonde?
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« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2015, 07:06:53 PM »

Hey,

Will be at the Vic soon for the GUKPT.

I used to go to Luton 1/2 times a week but last couple of years put more volume online and also the bigger festivals.  Do try and get there when I can tho.  If you are looking for a more local cash game than the Vic then talk to Jason Beazley. About 6 months ago all you could get a Luton was a .50/1 (part of the reason why I stopped going) but he has worked hard and now there are regular 1/2 games there a few times a week that he organises via FB.
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« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2015, 08:12:55 PM »

Hey Ryan,

Thanks for the info, I did notice that a 1/2 game has been running the last couple of times i had been done there. No free seat though, No idea Jason organised it I would have to message him on FB. I'll come over to say him next week if I see you.

Nice win the other day for 8K i hear!
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« Reply #14 on: January 21, 2015, 08:03:51 PM »

Decided to head down to g luton for the level of each tonight.... Couldn't handle 3 days without seeing some flops! I'll update at the breaks for anyone who is interest and post up and interesting spots.

  6 on a  flop 9 on turn for a good double up vs j8.....
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