Splat

The summary is quite short. I lost with AK v. AQ in the 685 mega satellite. In the main event, I bluffed 75% of my chips and the remainder went bye, bye with AK v. AA.

Dodgers

I was invited by Mike Cioffi, a good friend from St. Mary's, to the Dodger's game this evening against the San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers had a disappointing season, but it wasn't nearly enough to decline the invite. Since it will be Barry Bonds' next to last game in a Giants' uniform, the game will be semi-historic. A Dodger Dog and a Coors Light sounds about right.

Last night I went to The Rack, a nearby bar and pool with my brother, Newman, Glenn and Kristen. We played (3) games of pool. To my surprise, I was lights out. However, Glenn is a show-off and I could only manage going 1-2 in mixed doubles. Next we headed over to Friday's. Newman and I struck out almost instantaneously. What a surprise!?! It was just like any other night. At least I won both flips against the bartenders for double or nothing on the tip.

Another Thursday

Since I don't have class on Friday, Thursday is just another Friday. I'm going to take is easy until Sunday at which point I will run like God in the WCOOP M.E.. Cheers!

Full Tilt 750K Guarantee

It has only been (14) months since sunfish2 began playing NLH after playing LHE professionally for (4) years. She had a brilliant poker mind; I was confident she would have a smooth transition. It wasn't without a struggle, but she has certainly been successful. On Sunday, she finished 1st in the 750K Guarantee on Full Tilt. I assure it wasn't a fluke. In fact, she played beautifully. Although we haven't gotten along at times, I am very proud. Congratulations, Connie!

Rain

Unfortunately, it was a typical Sunday.

However, poker is the least of my concerns at the moment. The rain showers provided as appropriate foreshadowing. On Saturday, I realized for myself the answer of the the old adage. "It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all."

Dazed & Confused

Well, it hasn't been going very well. In fact, it has been quite discouraging. After today's session, I am currently experiencing my largest downswing in 5/10 full ring. On Party Poker, the largest downswing I experienced was 6 buy-ins. It is impressive considering I played 120,000 hands. In a mere 7,000 hands on Full Tilt, I have managed a loss of $8,000.

Splat

It certainly isn't encouraging for prospective clients, but I only speak the truth. Unfortunately, several clients are also struggling on Full Tilt in 1/2 6-max. Jerry, on the other hand, is doing very well and Jesse will turn things around soon . The results on Poker.com are so so. I am also beginning arrangements with Brandon (Ohio State) and Christopher (law student). School is going well, the parking situation at CSUN has improved and the situation with Time Warner is... Well, it's coming along.

'Absolute'ly Boycott

I am appalled at the literature on TwoPlusTwo.com regarding Absolute Poker. Blood may be in the streets, but I am not envisioning the purchase of much property. In fact, it would be in the best interest of poker if players were to boycott Absolute Poker all together. I am unaware of all the details, but it is evident something shady is going on. Sort through the threads on TwoPlustTwo for yourself. This is enough proof for me. It is quite the mis-click. Even if AP were not associated with the conspiracy, they are certainly obligated to prevent such happenings.

Weather Forcast

It hasn't been smooth sailing in 5/10, but I am satisfied with my efforts in the last 1,500 hands. Sunday was unkind. Unfortunately, it is becoming more of a routine. I came up empty in each tournament and satellite. Positive thinking reaps positive results. At least the weather has been wonderful.

Hourly Rate: (309)

Alright...

In each session of 5/10 over the last week, I started out on a positive note, but after a couple unfortunate hands my quality of play deteriorated. Therefore, I am going to re-instate a useful strategy from the Party Poker era.

I am going to abide by the following guidelines:

Length of session: 2,000 hands or 4 hours

I will also quit playing if I have a profit of $1,500 at any point during the session. It seems childish, but it prevented a disaster from occurring and reaped very good results in 5/10 on Party Poker. This trial will last through the duration of September.

Results:

Hands played: 5,310
Net: 5,168


A few hands...

Sigh

Cooler

Lawrence

Yahtzee

Full Ring Grinder

I am really excited about the 5/10 NL 9-handed action on Full Tilt. With the steady flow of action and a fortunate winning streak in 25/50 NL Cap last week, I have officially returned to 5/10. The games were very resemblant of the 5/10 on Party Poker tonight. Even still, I lost $2,300. I lost w/ AK v. QT all-in on a board of AKT3 for $1,500 and the lethal blow was TT v. AJ on a board of T98 for $2,400. Shortly after, I got snapped off again by the same opponent on another table. I held QJ on a board of Q52 in a limped pot. Villain check/called 50 on the flop. He c/c 110 on the turn (7). I made a healthy bet of 290 on the river (2) which was eventually check/raised after a short deliberation. I made a crying call for my last 500ish and was shown 77. I had no business calling on the river, but I was unable to detach myself emotionally from the TT hand only a few minutes early against the same opponent. Another hand of note was also in a limped pot. I bet the pot w/ AT on a flop of AT5. I was called by the player whom limped under the gun. I was c/c on the turn (7) and value check/raised on the river (7). I called and was shown TT. I also held KK v. AA against a short stack, but I found a K on the river. Other than the (2) blunders already mentioned, I played rather well throughout the the 2,000 hand session. I'll find the groove soon enough.

Blind Squirrel Theory

Today, I qualified for the $2,600 W.C.O.O.P. main event via 320 mega satellite. It is quite a relief considering I lost in excess of $6,000 throughout the series last year.

Yum, yum!

After arriving back from a night of drinking with my brother, I had the urge. I played (2) tables of 25/50 NL & (1) table of 25/50 NL Cap. I managed a $3,500 win in a mere 30 minutes. It was mostly due to ill-timing followed by very good luck. Nip it! I'm going to bed...

oooh Party Poker!!!

I am currently browsing until 4:00 at which point Math (< 200) begins. Even though I have been very busy, I am heading in the right direction academically speaking. My brother and I had a meeting with our web designer earlier this afternoon. It went quite well. A lot of matters were sorted out and the initial phase into the re-construction of the website (TheRailbirds.com) has begun. I am excited and optimistic the website will be very successful. I went straight to CSUN afterwards and began the miserable process of finding a parking spot. I also decided it would be in my best interest to purchase a parking pass before acquiring a half dozen parking tickets. In my third semester at Kansas, I compiled 7 or 8 parking tickets between September and October. It was a large amount considering I had a lack-luster attendance record in each of my classes.

As I was gathering my belongings from the backseat of my car, I caught glimpse of an attractive female in the corner of my eye. I made a subtle glance in her direction. It is hardly effective, but I am a believer in my self-promoted 'Blind Squirrel Theory'. It's essentially equivalent to hitting a two-outer with one pull of the deck. In this instance, the two-outer rolled right off the top of the deck. She asked, "Is finding a parking spot always this difficult?" I answered quite wittingly, at least I'm convincing myself of that. As we walked toward the stairway, we continued talking. A non-verbal invitation was certainly sent, but I began questioning if she were too young, because I have a minimum standard of 21 and it seemed like a close call. We parted ways with a goodbye. It may have been a lost opportunity, but I avoided the awkwardness if I were to discover she was 18 or 19.

If I learned anything at all, it was my yellow Party Poker polo shirt may be a lucky shirt.

Orange Iguanas

Orange Iguanas win the 750K guarantee on Full Tilt!!!

I'm in spirit at the drunken madness... and also getting drunk myself.

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Poker players representing Lawrence, KS have had phenomenal results in the Sunday major on Full Tilt. Here is a list of final table appearances in the past 12 months.

GBecks - 2nd
badbeatme - 4th
MisterNiceGuy - 4th
TheTbone - 6th
Orange Iguanas (Jagtalon) - 1st

Simply incredible! Well done, my friends.

AK < AK

I had a very successful session on Poker.com last night for a profit of around $1,500. Meanwhile, I had several friends over for the USC football game for a house-warming. The game was uneventful, as USC's offense lacked many moments of flair. However, the upset of Michigan was quite a shock. Actually, it was probably the biggest upset of all-time, so it was a little more of a shock. I can't imagine the thoughts going through Lloyd Carr. He surely has a long week ahead of him.

I played a few tournaments today. In the 320 satellite on Stars, I lost all-in with AJ v. 22 on a flop of J62 after a raise from early position and a call from the big blind. It was exasperating. I qualified in a 55 satellite for the 750K on Tilt. The most interesting hand was a failed squeeze attempt. With the blinds at 500 & 1,000, UTG+1, button and small blind limped. I held Q8cc in the big blind. Against all rational thought, I raised to 11,000, leaving myself 3,000 behind. UTG+1 re-raised all-in for 40,000. I called and was shown T9hh. ??? I was out-flopped, but I completed the flush draw on the turn. It was a relief. He re-raised 1,000 to 14,000 without any fold equity? Lol However, fate and I met shortly after. I re-raised all-in with AK big blind vs. small blind. He snap-called with AK and I lost. I lost the remaining few blinds a couple hands later. It was annoying, but I have been playing well lately in tournaments. It is only a matter of time; I'll have a shoot soon enough.

I am meeting with a web designer on Wednesday. It has been delayed for a couple weeks. Moving is a long, miserable process. However, I am now sleeping in a bed and have a cozy couch to pass out on. Most importantly, the Internet has been flawless and I had a successful week in cash games. It was a pretty good week.