Well, the second two rely upon the first. Should find out the decisions on Redundancy by this time next week so I'll be able to start making plans....or not. I think there is a good chance my application will be accepted, 75%ish I would say! When I tell people about it most of them are confused as to why anyone would want to lose their job, but as i was intent on leaving anyway this is a nice way to go. I've never really had a good word to say about the company I work for, but the Redundancy package is really good, which would explain why more people have applied for voluntary than there are packages available!!! To be honest the place isn't that bad anyway, but there is just no way of going up and I cant think of anything more de-motivating than that.
It would give me the opportunity to do a bit of traveling, which is only something i've recently considered doing but I think getting away from everything for a few months is just what i need. It would also give me the chance to get to Vegas for the WSOP next year, and this is something i've wanted to do for ages. I blame Moneymaker. OK, so I wont be putting in for the $10,000 main event! But there are some $1,500 bracelet events going on which are in my range. Like I say though its all dependant on next weeks decision, so I will probably post next week a very happy man or severely pissed off!
Poker is going OK, making a few squid here and there but wont be turning pro anytime soon! Up about £75 this week, but will be playing a bit this evening and Im due a bad run!!!!
Friday, 30 November 2007
Tuesday, 9 October 2007
Quick Update
At work quite bored so thought I'd do a quick update the Poker situation. Going really well this month, up about $200 at the moment. Certainly makes a difference now i have more time to play. Sadly enough, I dont have much planned over the next couple of weeks so I guess I'll be putting quite a few hours in at the tables. Maybe a few tournaments.
I have downloaded a trial version of Poker Tracker, but cant seem to get it working yet. Think it'll come in really handy when I do though, so may buy the full version.
I have downloaded a trial version of Poker Tracker, but cant seem to get it working yet. Think it'll come in really handy when I do though, so may buy the full version.
Thursday, 27 September 2007
Caught in the Cooler
Severely caught that is. The third hand of my session yesterday went as follows:
Blinds are 0.5/1$, my stack is around $40, and the SB and BB have about the same
All fold round to me on the Button and im holding Qd 10s. I just call. SB raises to $3, BB calls and I call. Flop is Jd 9c 8c. So I've flopped the nut straight. SB raises 5$ and BB calls, i raise to $12. Both call me so the pot is now $45. Turn is Kc. They both check to me, and I raise $20. SB goes all in, BB calls and obviously I call the extra $5 ish. SB turns over Ac 10c for nut flush and BB turns over a set of 8's. River is blank so SB takes a $120 pot.
I keep recalling the hand over in my head, and Im still not sure how I could have avoided losing my stack to this. I maybe should have checked the turn but I thought that maybe the SB had QcQx, which means he would have been on a flush draw.
I played great from then on in though and was up about $70 for the session. Up about $120 so far in three sessions since I started playing again.
Blinds are 0.5/1$, my stack is around $40, and the SB and BB have about the same
All fold round to me on the Button and im holding Qd 10s. I just call. SB raises to $3, BB calls and I call. Flop is Jd 9c 8c. So I've flopped the nut straight. SB raises 5$ and BB calls, i raise to $12. Both call me so the pot is now $45. Turn is Kc. They both check to me, and I raise $20. SB goes all in, BB calls and obviously I call the extra $5 ish. SB turns over Ac 10c for nut flush and BB turns over a set of 8's. River is blank so SB takes a $120 pot.
I keep recalling the hand over in my head, and Im still not sure how I could have avoided losing my stack to this. I maybe should have checked the turn but I thought that maybe the SB had QcQx, which means he would have been on a flush draw.
I played great from then on in though and was up about $70 for the session. Up about $120 so far in three sessions since I started playing again.
Monday, 17 September 2007
What next?
Going through a bit of a transition period at the moment, which has pretty much left me wondering about what I want to do in the future. Me and Lucy recently split up after just over two years together which really sucks, but I guess its for the best.
Anyway, this leaves me with some serious time on my hands that I'm not sure how to fill, but I think Poker might come into it! Really feeling like playing again and after discussions with Limburn on Saturday, there is a possibility we could be headed to Vegas next year for The World Series of Poker. Its a bit of a pipe dream in a way, but it is do-able. I would have to be careful with my cash and save a lot, which is the main issue for me. Its my dream to play in the WSOP, and is something I'd like to accomplish sooner rather than later.
I'd also like to do a bit of travelling at some stage, but that is largely dependant on what happens on the job front. Even if we get made redundant I cant see them giving us any more than the government minimum.
As for what job I want to do in the future....i have no idea, so I'm not even going to worry about that yet.
Anyway, this leaves me with some serious time on my hands that I'm not sure how to fill, but I think Poker might come into it! Really feeling like playing again and after discussions with Limburn on Saturday, there is a possibility we could be headed to Vegas next year for The World Series of Poker. Its a bit of a pipe dream in a way, but it is do-able. I would have to be careful with my cash and save a lot, which is the main issue for me. Its my dream to play in the WSOP, and is something I'd like to accomplish sooner rather than later.
I'd also like to do a bit of travelling at some stage, but that is largely dependant on what happens on the job front. Even if we get made redundant I cant see them giving us any more than the government minimum.
As for what job I want to do in the future....i have no idea, so I'm not even going to worry about that yet.
Monday, 6 August 2007
Poker
My poker playing online has been up and down recently and this month in particular I seem to be losing my way a little bit. I think my problem is me. There are periods where I will play some really good poker, stay disciplined and end up with profit. On the other hand there will be times when i call down big bets with middle pair, for no apparent reason other than in case my opponent is bluffing. I just cant seem to concentrate long enough on it anymore. Not sure what the answer is to this, but need to find it quick...
My live game however does not have this problem. Round Steve's on Saturday I played really well for six hours straight, finishing at about 2am! I really do prefer live play, because of the psychological part of the game. Studying my opponents movements, trying to put them on a hand by the way they carry themselves. I find that part of the game a lot more interesting than the statistics etc...although you need to know your rough odds to survive in the game.
If i could actually pass my driving test, i could go play cash games at the Casinos and Card clubs but there is nothing in Andover like that. If i could afford the Gambling license I'd set up my own card club here as I think it would do really well.
My live game however does not have this problem. Round Steve's on Saturday I played really well for six hours straight, finishing at about 2am! I really do prefer live play, because of the psychological part of the game. Studying my opponents movements, trying to put them on a hand by the way they carry themselves. I find that part of the game a lot more interesting than the statistics etc...although you need to know your rough odds to survive in the game.
If i could actually pass my driving test, i could go play cash games at the Casinos and Card clubs but there is nothing in Andover like that. If i could afford the Gambling license I'd set up my own card club here as I think it would do really well.
Wednesday, 20 June 2007
Failure, Newquay and IOW
Ok so I will post at least once a month, coz clearly I am never going to post every week. Failed my driving test by driving in a bus lane (which diguised itself as a normal road) for about 5 seconds. I now have to wait 7 weeks for another test! So its booked for 23rd July. (obviously booked a couple of weeks ago!)
Went to Newquay weekend before last with the lads. So nice to get away and have different surroundings for a few days. The campsite was ok for £5 a night, but the grass really needed cutting which was a little annoying. Fistral is such a great beach, its always clean and it wasnt packed like you get at Bournemouth as soon as the sun comes out. The bus service leaves alot to be desired though, and dont even bother reading the timetables; you just have to get lucky.
Went to Isle of Wight with Lucy and Jess weekend just gone, and I don't think i'll be going back. The roads and signposting are shocking. The caravan was ok, and the amenities at the site park were pretty good. The on site entertainment club has bingo at about 7pm....there is a song and dance to go with it, and i cant get it out of my head!
Poker has taken a firm backseat recently, just havn't had the time to play but maybe i'll get a chance this weekend
Went to Newquay weekend before last with the lads. So nice to get away and have different surroundings for a few days. The campsite was ok for £5 a night, but the grass really needed cutting which was a little annoying. Fistral is such a great beach, its always clean and it wasnt packed like you get at Bournemouth as soon as the sun comes out. The bus service leaves alot to be desired though, and dont even bother reading the timetables; you just have to get lucky.
Went to Isle of Wight with Lucy and Jess weekend just gone, and I don't think i'll be going back. The roads and signposting are shocking. The caravan was ok, and the amenities at the site park were pretty good. The on site entertainment club has bingo at about 7pm....there is a song and dance to go with it, and i cant get it out of my head!
Poker has taken a firm backseat recently, just havn't had the time to play but maybe i'll get a chance this weekend
Friday, 4 May 2007
Bank Holiday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Firstly, in my last post I said I'd post at least once a week. I have stuck to this, despite the previous post being dated 10th April. I saved a draft of it on 10th April, and then updated it at the beginning of this week. However, it seems to have posted it under the date of the draft. Wonder how that got through Beta testing.
Anyway, the bloody DSA cancelled my driving test less than 24 hours before I was due to take it. The examiner has become 'unavailable'. I really don't fancy doing my test at 8 in the morning or 5 in the evening, so my test is now booked for the 31st May at 2.32pm! It's further away than I'd like but I don't have a lot of choice.
Poker is going much better this month so far, up about $200 in the last few days and I'm round Steve's tonight for a cash game. Got lots to do over the bank holiday so doubt I'll get much poker in. Marwell Zoo tomorrow with Lucy and her little girl Jess, and quiet night in with a pizza after that. Need to get in the garden on Sunday and dig up the weeds. It's gonna take me ages. Out on the razz on Sunday night with Big L and the Huge Crew. NTL (or Virgin Media as they are now) are coming round on Monday morning to fix the Internet, again. If they don't, I will lose it with them. Then me and Lucy have Tuesday off together.
Right, better do some work, or at least pretend to......
Anyway, the bloody DSA cancelled my driving test less than 24 hours before I was due to take it. The examiner has become 'unavailable'. I really don't fancy doing my test at 8 in the morning or 5 in the evening, so my test is now booked for the 31st May at 2.32pm! It's further away than I'd like but I don't have a lot of choice.
Poker is going much better this month so far, up about $200 in the last few days and I'm round Steve's tonight for a cash game. Got lots to do over the bank holiday so doubt I'll get much poker in. Marwell Zoo tomorrow with Lucy and her little girl Jess, and quiet night in with a pizza after that. Need to get in the garden on Sunday and dig up the weeds. It's gonna take me ages. Out on the razz on Sunday night with Big L and the Huge Crew. NTL (or Virgin Media as they are now) are coming round on Monday morning to fix the Internet, again. If they don't, I will lose it with them. Then me and Lucy have Tuesday off together.
Right, better do some work, or at least pretend to......
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