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« Reply #225 on: June 02, 2016, 01:49:49 PM »

Well it’s been an emotional 8 or so months. Parts seem to go on for all eternity, especially through some of the more difficult and dark times. Back in September last year I became a chronic suffer of migraines, which seemed to be a by-product of intense eye strain which I have had for as long as I can remember. Fast forward to October I wake up face down in my keyboard with no idea how I ended up there. A couple of days in hospital and still no reason for my symptoms and no closer to any type of remedy to get me back on my feet.

At this point the best way to describe my every waking moment, was like I had downed 20 pints of Guinness swaying all over the place, room spinning, vomiting from time to time.  I’m not really a “go to the doctor’s” type of guy, never have been. Also just tried to get through it with, well, tenacity I suppose. But in this condition I had little choice but to go and see multiple specialists, which for a couple of months came up with nothing. By this point I had decided to leave my Job and try and concentrate on getting well again.

January came and I stumbled down to the G in Luton to play the monthly special, and somehow managed to luck box my way into a 4 way chop for the better part of 5K. Finally I thought, some good news, maybe I’m a pro now! At this point I had been given some pills to take twice a day which, where making me feel worse. Stopping me from passing out but everything else felt more intensive.   

Countless more trips to the hospital for tests in the next couple of months followed to no avail. A few of my family members decided to make comments of how maybe this is all in my head. At this point my mood was terrible and I was taking it out on the people who meant the most to me. Then on a routine trip to my GP for a repeat prescription and a moan about how they aren’t working, I’m seen by a new GP. He introduces me to a pill called Topiramate. While it doesn’t fix the route course (still unknown), taking it twice a day does take away all of my health issues :-)

I have been back looking to get back into work since April, and although I have been getting through to the 2nd interview stage my recent health issues have put employers off. Understandably so. So I have been stuck on short term temping contracts which can end at any moment. The feedback I have been getting from interviews are positive, so hopefully my next solid placement is just around the corner.

Looking forward to Poker in June. The Vic seems to be packed full of decent tournament’s starting with the 25/25 next weekend, followed by the deep stack and then the GUKPT at the end of the month. Probably won’t play all of them but will see how it goes financially and how the health olds up. Two months with no issues is a good start. Long may it continue. May head to the Luton G for a bit of tournament practice tonight. I know they have a good old 7 card stud pot limit game going, which is a fun game to get involved in too.

Anyone playing any of the comps at the Vic this month?
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« Reply #226 on: June 03, 2016, 01:37:09 PM »

Second trip to the G in Luton was an eventful one. I’m still a bit stunned that they have a pot limit stud game going these days, but I’m all for a little change of game. The A team (as it was put to me) wasn’t there so the value was a bit thin at the start of the game and a bit too solid for my liking. So after a quick double up I decided to move across to a lively PLO game on the table across. This is something I’ve been really bad at in the past. Normally once I’m in a game I’ll stay for the night no matter how the game changes and how bad it gets. I guess it’s the Gemini in me, always willing to seek out and adapt to new situations.

Long story short it was a good night, I enjoyed myself and felt I played pretty close to my A game which I was happy with.

Still I went to play the Comp for a bit of practice and found myself playing cash, so perhaps after 4 hours sleep and another day at work I’ll find myself playing the Friday night comp for a bit of practice ahead of the 25/25 at the Vic next weekend. I’m sure I’ll be the added value by 11pm tonight if I’m still in. GL us for a bowl of rice!
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« Reply #227 on: April 04, 2018, 12:01:11 PM »

Hey everyone- Its been nearly two years since I last posted on this dairy or on blonde in general. Reason being I decided to take a break from poker and focus on other areas of my life.

So what have I been up to? Where have I been? Why am I back now? These are all questions I have been asking myself recently.

I think the most exciting thing I have learnt to do is play chess competitively. Inspired by reading a book on the late Bobby Fisher, before watching Pawn Sacrifice (Toby Migure, playing Bobby Fisher) and i was hooked on the game, good players simply don't lose to bad ones and the number of combinations chess pieces can develop into after 3 moves are in the millions. Sounds a lot like another game I fell in love with. Without playing poker I found myself working 14+ hours a day and gaining a huge bundle of experience and respect from my fellow colleagues. The downside being I automated a number of key processes within the financial department of the energy company i was working for that I ended up doing a lot of people out of Jobs. You see, in my line of work you have "technical" and "business minded" professionals and rarely do you manage to merge the two. I managed to combine the two, and as a result I ended up managing the technical guys and the strategic guys working towards mine and the COO"S vision. Albeit on an middle managers wage. All was going well until the COO brought in an "Industry" expert who then decided it was a good idea to pull me up on working too many hours instead of thanking me for my efforts. And thats my weakness I just do not deal well with office politics and bullying. I quickly handed in my notice, which they excepted and I was put on garden leave. Then to my sick amusement I watched them crumble and fall to hit a number of group targets. which lead to a number of senior leadership team losing their jobs and an offer being on the table for me to return on as a Senior Management Information Analyst. Never go back to an ex they say... Depends if they had another 15K to my offer or not I guess. So Ive been enjoying some time off the last 5 weeks or so and as . a result I decided to treat myself to the Luton "Nuts" Genting....

Luton "Nuts" Genting!

Well after so long out of the game I found it refreshing to see a mix of the old luton legends and to my surprise a lot of new faces. The style of play has changed too, much more aggressive and happy to shove over 3 bets with marginal holdings. Took a couple of low level tournaments to adjust before I made a final table and won a seat to the next GPS along with a little change. Online poker has not changed much. not at the level I play. Playing 2/4 PLO has been a bumpy ride. UP 3 buy ins... Down 5 buy ins and now a couple of buy ins up. Happy with my play overall. lost a few big pots on the river when on the turn i was 78%. Still really enjoying playing and is a breath of fresh air compared to what I was feeling playing a couple of years back. Long may that continue.

Any blondies heading to Barca this week?

I was looking for a short break to get away last night and decided on Spain, Barcelona. At that point I had no idea the Party Poker Millions are taking place alongside my break. Must have some type of sixth sense. So I'm going to play a couple of side events and a satellite to the main. I noticed they have a few high roller events so it will be great to see some of my poker idols around the venue. Really excited. Cant wait to be on my flight across on Friday morning. Exchanged few quid @ 1.11 (Sterling to Euro) Not sure if I got a good deal or not but I was happy with it so thats all that matters I guess.

Hopefully the next time I update next week I would have final tabled something and be buzzing about it.

Whats the Casino like in Barcelona? Hope the weather is nice.

Till Next time....

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« Reply #228 on: April 05, 2018, 07:55:22 AM »

Goodluck in Barcelona, make sure you do a trip report.
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« Reply #229 on: April 05, 2018, 09:37:18 AM »

Thanks Omen-Will do. Will have to be on my phone, but I’ll try and keep it interesting and with some pictures.... now I really should pack for the trip! 
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« Reply #230 on: April 05, 2018, 10:01:55 AM »

Schedule for Barcelona will be something like this;

Friday- Explore the city, take note of good places to eat in, visit the aquarium. Evening nap before maybe heading down for some 2/5 NLH.
Saturday- Play day 1A (PPM open) 1100 (1m Guarantee)
Sunday- Day trip to the local theme park if the weather is decent. Then hire those electric bikes to ride around on for a while and sight see. Play a couple of hours cash before bed.
Monday- Play day two of the PPM open/or go on a tour of Barcelona FC. Cash in the evening. 5/10 PLO if the game is good.
Tuesday- Go and see some more landmarks and the famous local market. Play the Mega sat to the main.
Wednesday- Play Main if I bink a seat (would need to book some more nights in my hotel) or just chill at the bars.

All in all this seems like a nicely balanced trip. I’ll have to keep my new partner in crime happy, but I think this will do it.

Any suggestions on what I should see or do?

Nice places to eat?
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« Reply #231 on: April 05, 2018, 10:12:23 AM »

Sounds like a great trip Ugo,

Travelling is one of my 'big five' reasons for living. Enjoy.
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« Reply #232 on: April 05, 2018, 03:48:49 PM »

I agree with that Red-Dog. Shame I haven't done more in recent times. Will hopefully have the oppertunirty to travel a bit more now.

Decided to go and get a 2K more in Euros. Got a really good deal and they will but back euros up to the same amount I brought at the same rate on my return for a fee of 3 quid. Can't argue with that.

Treated myself to some new shorts and trainers along with a wired fish T-shirt which I just couldn't say no to.

Currently sitting in the best coffee ship in MK. Not quite as good as the one in Bedford called Coffee with Art.

Will head back once the Mrs finishes work upstairs and start packing... Hmm thinking about it I'm sure she wants to go and get her nails done tonight and then go and see her dad. So I will probably be packed 5 mins before leaving for the airport at 5am tomorrow morning.

On another note. Super quite on here!

I was reading back the last couple of days of my diary. I never got round to playing the schedule I gave aware 5% for. So I think its only right if I give aware 5% of my side event "PPM Open" tournament.

1% for 5 blondies.

Just drop a message below with your favourite hand and the first 5 get a sweat this weekend.
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« Reply #233 on: April 05, 2018, 04:28:53 PM »

6 7 of clubs!
Won my first ever tournament with it.

Good luck!
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« Reply #234 on: April 05, 2018, 04:42:23 PM »

Love those suited connectors. 1% booked. 
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« Reply #235 on: April 05, 2018, 05:26:37 PM »

not really got one but good luck I wil say  three diamonds
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« Reply #236 on: April 05, 2018, 05:41:48 PM »

aces for me
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« Reply #237 on: April 05, 2018, 05:47:56 PM »

   for me. Haven't been to genting for years, has it changed at all?
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« Reply #238 on: April 05, 2018, 08:23:52 PM »

Super updates, and easy to see why you not been about much.

Trip looks incred, and I'd love to do Barca one day. Hope you bink the lot!
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« Reply #239 on: April 05, 2018, 08:55:33 PM »

Fave crap hand q 9.
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