Yes, I think they do. But like everything else in this game, we can't make it an excuse. We have to break it down and beat it.
Lets look at personality. Are you logical and conservative? Are you wild and a risk taker? Does the job you do require it? Are you an enforcer or a follower? Do these habits follow you to the felt?
If you spend all day in codes and numbers, is it hard to adjust to random and borderless? Is quality not as important as quantity? How about the other way around?
What about your interests? Are you a full contact adrenaline junkie or a bookworm and book of puzzles player?
Do you get outside your comfort zones to advance or are you just happy to stay where you are?
Do you blame yourself or others?
Answer these questions. Look at your game. Are there patterns that hold you back or create holes.
To be great at poker, we have to break the mold.
"It depends, It depends, It depends!!!"
Hear that over and over again. Why we don't choose option B instead of A or vice versa will have alot to do with your answers.
But which is the better option????
Answer is....... it depends!
Thats what make the best the best. They can be either at the right times. They have broken the mold.
This is a great place to find the answers, they are easier to say than do. But break the mold here, your on your way to breaking it anywhere!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
CAREFULL.....With the Raccoon!!!!! (Short and fun)
Now you have to get to the end to have the fun, but I'll keep it clean.
So are animals smarter than us? Some people for sure. Can we learn about poker from them? Here are a few twisted thoughts........
Stuborn as a "mule"..... So why try to yell at him and muscle him? Get in the wrong spot and you get kicked where it hurts. Should be able to out smart him though.
Strong as a bear.......Attacking a huge stack (bear) with one pair is a lot like having a stick or a .22 at best. Both can work but he has some weapons of his own. Charging him won't do any good. Playing dead is end up "sticky and buried in the dirt". Convincing him you are strong and calm, sometimes and a big caliber (the nuts) is a better option. But if a bear corners a cat...........(shortstack) the cat is going out with fur flying. He might even get lucky and hit the right spot.
Ever see magpies steal from a dog........If they can get him mad, he goes after one, the other steals when he is distracted......get him mad enough you can take his lunch. The smart dog waits for the magpie to make a mistake and looks for spots. He gets a few bites in, they all go away.
I want to be a cuddlefish if I am to be a fish at all. It can change colors and shapes, confuse the others in the tank.
Hmmmmmmm.......... the big game game used to be played in the "BullPen", now its in the "Amazon Room". So about the man playing "poker" with the racoon.......The man really liked what he held pre-flop......It was even bigger "post flop". He thought he had this raccoon "by the hair". But the raccoon knew he had outs.....and when he saw his chance he took the guy "right down to the felt" !!!!! So if you want to "climb the mountain" you better be carefull with the racoon!! Yes, its sick and wrong. Need the punch line? GOOGLE.
Good times, good friends, good poker ..........(and a slow boring commute home..........)
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POSTED BY: mistershifty
Feb 04, 09 02:31 PM
Great analogy Jon. Poker definetly does reveal an individuals true nature right down to their animal instict.
POSTED BY: alig8trblood
Feb 04, 09 12:42 PM
Love it. Very true! LOL
So are animals smarter than us? Some people for sure. Can we learn about poker from them? Here are a few twisted thoughts........
Stuborn as a "mule"..... So why try to yell at him and muscle him? Get in the wrong spot and you get kicked where it hurts. Should be able to out smart him though.
Strong as a bear.......Attacking a huge stack (bear) with one pair is a lot like having a stick or a .22 at best. Both can work but he has some weapons of his own. Charging him won't do any good. Playing dead is end up "sticky and buried in the dirt". Convincing him you are strong and calm, sometimes and a big caliber (the nuts) is a better option. But if a bear corners a cat...........(shortstack) the cat is going out with fur flying. He might even get lucky and hit the right spot.
Ever see magpies steal from a dog........If they can get him mad, he goes after one, the other steals when he is distracted......get him mad enough you can take his lunch. The smart dog waits for the magpie to make a mistake and looks for spots. He gets a few bites in, they all go away.
I want to be a cuddlefish if I am to be a fish at all. It can change colors and shapes, confuse the others in the tank.
Hmmmmmmm.......... the big game game used to be played in the "BullPen", now its in the "Amazon Room". So about the man playing "poker" with the racoon.......The man really liked what he held pre-flop......It was even bigger "post flop". He thought he had this raccoon "by the hair". But the raccoon knew he had outs.....and when he saw his chance he took the guy "right down to the felt" !!!!! So if you want to "climb the mountain" you better be carefull with the racoon!! Yes, its sick and wrong. Need the punch line? GOOGLE.
Good times, good friends, good poker ..........(and a slow boring commute home..........)
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POSTED BY: mistershifty
Feb 04, 09 02:31 PM
Great analogy Jon. Poker definetly does reveal an individuals true nature right down to their animal instict.
POSTED BY: alig8trblood
Feb 04, 09 12:42 PM
Love it. Very true! LOL
Take the IRS (E) Test!
If you need the full definition of an IRS (e) player, view all blogs and see if you fit.
As previously mentioned, an IRS (e) player is an apprentice to the poker gods, (poker proffesionals and fate).
To see if you mave have unknowing signed the apprenticeship contract, read the following situations (real and simulated) and see if it applies to you and the Tests you need to pass:
Bankroll Management:
Have you ever returned home from a late night buddies poker game, grinning & holding a fistfull of money only to hear: "Its about time! We have to go to the vet, the cat swallowed a sock!"
Have you ever returned home from a late night casino win only to hear: "Awesome your teenage daughter wants a Laptop for School and Santa is a little tight for cash"
How about: " Great, cause the real IRS (CRA here) has some good news for you too, ohh and the bill for internet is here as well..."
Have You caught yourself placing a monatery value on the left over beer, empties and pizza or free Card player magazine, tuna sandwich and energy drinks? Was it to convice yourself it wasn't a terrible session and save the return on investment numbers?
Did you return the empties and buy into a game?
Have you grabbed an extra Card Player, to tweak the ROI a bit more?
Your real motivation for playing a Charity 50-50 game is that it will be a "Guppy-Fest"?
When your father brings up RRSP's and stock options do you hear "WAHWAHWA Circut Event #15"?
Have you been removed from his Last Will and Testament as a result?
Are there low denomination casino chips in the bowl where you keep your keys and in the swear jar?
Have you ever found yourself offering valuable, irreplaceable and vital body parts to the poker gods, just not to get rivered this one time?
Do you find yourself buying the generic brands at the store, so you can try to set mine with your pocket 2s?
Is a laptop and faster connection higher on your priority list than tires and an oil change?
Have you cancelled dental work to play? Time Management:
Have you qualified repeated for the Bellagio weekly at 4pm on Saturday, then your teenager drops: " I work at 4:00 pm on Saturday." Did said teenager call to be picked up when you where at a later final table?
Have you ever been in a situation similar to the following with your spouse: "If you even think about going on that computer for the next 8 hours and 12th day in a row, it better be for 3 reasons:"
"To find a dating service, basement suite and attourney."
Have you tried to convince said spouse that it is your second job and hey, its action. Then did you recieve a 12 day "no ACTION" penalty in return?
Ever had had to chose between the token events and the chores you should of done days ago, but were to busy getting donked out of the Dailies to do?
Do those chores include drywall repair?
What about:
" Congrats! Here is the seat for that big event ! It starts roughly at the most important time on the most important day of your work year"
Ever hear:
"I need tiolet paper!" During bubble play and run three flights of stairs only to discover you went the wrong way. While you pass the computer, do you just catch a glimpse of your aces being timed out?
Do you think you are saving a hand from being timed out or that the blinds just went up when you hit the snooze button?
Are there home games after or during every major sporting event and family fuction?
Are you still trying to find the loophole for birthdays, anniverseries and Valentines Day?
Have you downloaded the site software into PC's at friends, work and familys houses?
Learning and Guidance Management:
Have you replaced your "Uncle Johns Bathroom Reader with Gus Hansens "Every Hand Revealed"?
Is your copy of "The Super System and Harington on Hold'em kept with your other scriptures?
Do you find your self praying to a few gods, only one which you swear at, but sadly pray to more?
Have you spent 112 hours trying to manipulate the SPOY formula to your advatage?
Enthusiasm Management:
Have you found yourself trying to convince your boss the Company Christmas party would be a much bigger hit as a NL tourney?
Do you like the song "The Gambler" and secretly hope it will be played at your funeral?
Have you downloaded "Poker Face" at any point as a ring tone.
Have you purchased yourself a copy of "Rounders", only this time you know what the *#$& they are talking about?
Have you aquired at least one poker buddy to nickname "Worm"?
Does your Facebook status or picture relate to poker in any way?
Does your pre-schooler only know the name of one barnyard animal, and is Eyores image is tarnished in their eyes forever......?
Have you purchased the tackiest clothes on the planet, only because they contain the image of an Ace or Major Tourney Sponser?
Did you wear them to casino and believe it was cool, while mimicking the persona and sayings of your favorite player? Do you close your eyes and shudder when you think of it?
Have you ever worn your sunglasses at night, but have since traded them in for the t-shirt that reads "Take your sunglasses off idiot, Its low Limit"?
When you ask said boss for time off and his first words are "Is this for Poker"?
Are you friends, family and coworkers afraid to say the word "poker" within earshot?
Are the meals at said family functions served on poker dishes?
Have you ever had to give yourself a "timeout", for fear of arrest or future home repairs or replacement costs?
Do you consider Gravol, anti-tilt meds for 2 valid reasons? a) to knock yourself out and b) settle your stomach after that beat.
Do you know which of your companions carry anti anxiety meds, for when the beats require "Something a little harder"?
Has your local liquor store or "pharmasist" started asking for your beat stories, in an effort to "upsell" you?
Have you been frustrated enough to consider running my blog "An Amazing Offer for all those Involved" in your local classifieds or post it at your local card room?
Has the dealer cut you off of energy drinks?
If you can answer yes to or relate to these items, like it or not you are an IRS (e). Death and Taxs they say.
There are of course further indicators, however at this point you should already know.
If you are interested in an alternate avatar for these days, please contact Donkeyfish.
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POSTED BY: AsGoodAsGus
Jan 25, 09 05:20 AM
Ok, this was the funniest by far. I laughed till the dog started whining at me. Thanks Jon. The fact that we can all relate says a lot about us I think. You left out, "Can someone PLEASE hang up the shirts in the dryer.. it's buzzed like 5 times already and I'm breathing down the chip leaders back". LOL
POSTED BY: SCKenny
Jan 23, 09 01:29 PM
Alright it was funny
POSTED BY: mistershifty
Jan 23, 09 06:06 AM
"Hold on honey I just need to triple up one more time so I can sit out through dinner and still make the final table" "You go ahead and go to bed with out me, this will only take a few more minutes" (nine hours later) "Good morning sweetie, you won't belive this hand.." (nine hours later) "Hey how was work? You won't belive this hand.." And so on and so on and so on...
POSTED BY: mistershifty
Jan 23, 09 05:50 AM
Got home from hom a $50 buy in just now, finished 11th out of 164 thinking top 10% got paid, but the dude in the cage was mexican and said "top ten persons" WTF!?!!!
POSTED BY: TexasHoldem
Jan 21, 09 02:21 AM
Outstanding blog Jon
POSTED BY: mistershifty
Jan 21, 09 02:13 AM
Please remove all cameras and recording devices from my head immediately.
POSTED BY: Check13
Jan 20, 09 06:43 PM
PERFECT!!! LOL
POSTED BY: AndrewB
Jan 20, 09 12:33 PM
love it nice read thanks Jon peace out brotha
POSTED BY: jontm
Jan 19, 09 08:55 PM
If you are, visit DrCheckRaise.com to find your fellow members.
"Its more than a game, Its a lifestyle."
POSTED BY: Ugot0wnedAA
Jan 19, 09 06:43 PM
WOW, you got me pegged lol, where do I sign up hahaha ;-) I've seen those AA's timed out more times then not and they always comes when I get up, just for a sec' lol
As previously mentioned, an IRS (e) player is an apprentice to the poker gods, (poker proffesionals and fate).
To see if you mave have unknowing signed the apprenticeship contract, read the following situations (real and simulated) and see if it applies to you and the Tests you need to pass:
Bankroll Management:
Have you ever returned home from a late night buddies poker game, grinning & holding a fistfull of money only to hear: "Its about time! We have to go to the vet, the cat swallowed a sock!"
Have you ever returned home from a late night casino win only to hear: "Awesome your teenage daughter wants a Laptop for School and Santa is a little tight for cash"
How about: " Great, cause the real IRS (CRA here) has some good news for you too, ohh and the bill for internet is here as well..."
Have You caught yourself placing a monatery value on the left over beer, empties and pizza or free Card player magazine, tuna sandwich and energy drinks? Was it to convice yourself it wasn't a terrible session and save the return on investment numbers?
Did you return the empties and buy into a game?
Have you grabbed an extra Card Player, to tweak the ROI a bit more?
Your real motivation for playing a Charity 50-50 game is that it will be a "Guppy-Fest"?
When your father brings up RRSP's and stock options do you hear "WAHWAHWA Circut Event #15"?
Have you been removed from his Last Will and Testament as a result?
Are there low denomination casino chips in the bowl where you keep your keys and in the swear jar?
Have you ever found yourself offering valuable, irreplaceable and vital body parts to the poker gods, just not to get rivered this one time?
Do you find yourself buying the generic brands at the store, so you can try to set mine with your pocket 2s?
Is a laptop and faster connection higher on your priority list than tires and an oil change?
Have you cancelled dental work to play? Time Management:
Have you qualified repeated for the Bellagio weekly at 4pm on Saturday, then your teenager drops: " I work at 4:00 pm on Saturday." Did said teenager call to be picked up when you where at a later final table?
Have you ever been in a situation similar to the following with your spouse: "If you even think about going on that computer for the next 8 hours and 12th day in a row, it better be for 3 reasons:"
"To find a dating service, basement suite and attourney."
Have you tried to convince said spouse that it is your second job and hey, its action. Then did you recieve a 12 day "no ACTION" penalty in return?
Ever had had to chose between the token events and the chores you should of done days ago, but were to busy getting donked out of the Dailies to do?
Do those chores include drywall repair?
What about:
" Congrats! Here is the seat for that big event ! It starts roughly at the most important time on the most important day of your work year"
Ever hear:
"I need tiolet paper!" During bubble play and run three flights of stairs only to discover you went the wrong way. While you pass the computer, do you just catch a glimpse of your aces being timed out?
Do you think you are saving a hand from being timed out or that the blinds just went up when you hit the snooze button?
Are there home games after or during every major sporting event and family fuction?
Are you still trying to find the loophole for birthdays, anniverseries and Valentines Day?
Have you downloaded the site software into PC's at friends, work and familys houses?
Learning and Guidance Management:
Have you replaced your "Uncle Johns Bathroom Reader with Gus Hansens "Every Hand Revealed"?
Is your copy of "The Super System and Harington on Hold'em kept with your other scriptures?
Do you find your self praying to a few gods, only one which you swear at, but sadly pray to more?
Have you spent 112 hours trying to manipulate the SPOY formula to your advatage?
Enthusiasm Management:
Have you found yourself trying to convince your boss the Company Christmas party would be a much bigger hit as a NL tourney?
Do you like the song "The Gambler" and secretly hope it will be played at your funeral?
Have you downloaded "Poker Face" at any point as a ring tone.
Have you purchased yourself a copy of "Rounders", only this time you know what the *#$& they are talking about?
Have you aquired at least one poker buddy to nickname "Worm"?
Does your Facebook status or picture relate to poker in any way?
Does your pre-schooler only know the name of one barnyard animal, and is Eyores image is tarnished in their eyes forever......?
Have you purchased the tackiest clothes on the planet, only because they contain the image of an Ace or Major Tourney Sponser?
Did you wear them to casino and believe it was cool, while mimicking the persona and sayings of your favorite player? Do you close your eyes and shudder when you think of it?
Have you ever worn your sunglasses at night, but have since traded them in for the t-shirt that reads "Take your sunglasses off idiot, Its low Limit"?
When you ask said boss for time off and his first words are "Is this for Poker"?
Are you friends, family and coworkers afraid to say the word "poker" within earshot?
Are the meals at said family functions served on poker dishes?
Have you ever had to give yourself a "timeout", for fear of arrest or future home repairs or replacement costs?
Do you consider Gravol, anti-tilt meds for 2 valid reasons? a) to knock yourself out and b) settle your stomach after that beat.
Do you know which of your companions carry anti anxiety meds, for when the beats require "Something a little harder"?
Has your local liquor store or "pharmasist" started asking for your beat stories, in an effort to "upsell" you?
Have you been frustrated enough to consider running my blog "An Amazing Offer for all those Involved" in your local classifieds or post it at your local card room?
Has the dealer cut you off of energy drinks?
If you can answer yes to or relate to these items, like it or not you are an IRS (e). Death and Taxs they say.
There are of course further indicators, however at this point you should already know.
If you are interested in an alternate avatar for these days, please contact Donkeyfish.
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POSTED BY: AsGoodAsGus
Jan 25, 09 05:20 AM
Ok, this was the funniest by far. I laughed till the dog started whining at me. Thanks Jon. The fact that we can all relate says a lot about us I think. You left out, "Can someone PLEASE hang up the shirts in the dryer.. it's buzzed like 5 times already and I'm breathing down the chip leaders back". LOL
POSTED BY: SCKenny
Jan 23, 09 01:29 PM
Alright it was funny
POSTED BY: mistershifty
Jan 23, 09 06:06 AM
"Hold on honey I just need to triple up one more time so I can sit out through dinner and still make the final table" "You go ahead and go to bed with out me, this will only take a few more minutes" (nine hours later) "Good morning sweetie, you won't belive this hand.." (nine hours later) "Hey how was work? You won't belive this hand.." And so on and so on and so on...
POSTED BY: mistershifty
Jan 23, 09 05:50 AM
Got home from hom a $50 buy in just now, finished 11th out of 164 thinking top 10% got paid, but the dude in the cage was mexican and said "top ten persons" WTF!?!!!
POSTED BY: TexasHoldem
Jan 21, 09 02:21 AM
Outstanding blog Jon
POSTED BY: mistershifty
Jan 21, 09 02:13 AM
Please remove all cameras and recording devices from my head immediately.
POSTED BY: Check13
Jan 20, 09 06:43 PM
PERFECT!!! LOL
POSTED BY: AndrewB
Jan 20, 09 12:33 PM
love it nice read thanks Jon peace out brotha
POSTED BY: jontm
Jan 19, 09 08:55 PM
If you are, visit DrCheckRaise.com to find your fellow members.
"Its more than a game, Its a lifestyle."
POSTED BY: Ugot0wnedAA
Jan 19, 09 06:43 PM
WOW, you got me pegged lol, where do I sign up hahaha ;-) I've seen those AA's timed out more times then not and they always comes when I get up, just for a sec' lol
Whats an IRS (E) Poker Player???
An Intermediate Recreational Student Enthusiast of Poker (playa)
How did I come up with this goofy title?
Well for one, I am good enough to "TAX" the donks!
Intermediate:
More than 100 final tables.....
And I didn't need to have only 4 passed out opponents, with beer spilled in their laps and a half a million hands to do it!!!!
I have logged 100s of hours live play, in casino, playing and railing to learn from the sharks. I have rubbed fins with them but am smart enough to stay on my side of the tank. I have had my fins bitten.
It means at least 80% of the time I make it deep, 50% of those times I final and cash, and at least 20% of those times I win.
I don't think it would be fair to be labeled a rookie anymore.
Recreational:
It means that my bankroll is whatever I can pull out of the bank machine at the 7-11.
My casino wins buy me and my family toys and perks. Not cars and houses but I have a video game/system collection that would make Fred Savage wet to the knees! When the bank machine is stuborn, I play with my poker winnings and sit on them too (furniture)!
It means I play for free, even when I am on a downswing. When my food, souvineers, entry and gas are paid for to play, then I can't complain. The extra "cheese" buys the toys or that steak and lobster we have been craving.
It means when I win at my home games, my buddies just bought us dinner and a movie and when I lose, thier empties cover my buy in anyway.
Student:
It means my ego has let me try to move up a few times and the poker gods have punished me with cruel "close but no cigars". By gods, I mean the players and those, sick & evil little odds and probability %&*#s!
It means that I can recognize the downswings, be truthfull with myself and look for leaks. It means if I have to ask a mentor for help and look like a rookie I will.
It means that I have a job away from the felts. My age, physical ability, economic environment/oppurtunity, my responsibilities and poker skills all dictate that this is where I should be picking up my checks.
It labels me an apprentice. I'm cool with that. I've been there before in my work and now I'm the boss. I know what needs to be done to get my ticket. It means I have to do the dirt and take it one rung at a time.
Enthusiast:
It means I pick up my Card Player magazine as part of the morning routine and again after supper.
It means I watch the damn midnight poker TV shows when I should be going to sleep for work.
It means I get excited when I meet the pros and my co-workers look at me with blank stares when I tell them about it.
It means my mom changes the subject.
It means I mind hump myself for hours, (and sadly enjoy it), after a hard session.
It means I spend an hour coming up with this twisted #^$%........
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POSTED BY: Thrillride
Jan 19, 09 02:18 AM
all sounds familure to me except you forgot the part about the bitching and screaming for 10-15 mins after a runner runner back door bad beat we all seem to get takes you out of the tourney..lol and when your kids know all the pokers & lingo you know you watch it to much on TV lmaoooo gl to you bro see you on the felt
POSTED BY: donkeyfish
Jan 19, 09 02:11 AM
LOL is all i have to say sounds like my life story
POSTED BY: greensway
Jan 18, 09 07:10 PM
If that aint funny,folks that don't think so,can just bonk da fuk on outta hea!Bro,my cheeks wer sore from fukn laughn about the mind hump thang!
POSTED BY: slipstream
Jan 18, 09 05:30 PM
you can mind hump for hours?maybe you should write a blog about that.
POSTED BY: jontm
Jan 18, 09 04:09 PM
I might just ask Donkeyfish to dream me up an avatar with the DrCheckRaise mixed in. He rocks at that!
POSTED BY: Ugot0wnedAA
Jan 18, 09 03:30 PM
Should start up the IRS(e) crew lol, now ur talkin'
POSTED BY: DrCheckRaise
Jan 18, 09 09:02 AM
The "mind hump" the drive home replaying every hand, how you could have won more on each and how you could have lost less on each. Fine tuning your game, so that next time will be even better.
POSTED BY: AnteDeluvian
Jan 18, 09 07:49 AM
I saw myself in every sentence and when I look in the mirror, there you are
POSTED BY: Ugot0wnedAA
Jan 18, 09 06:42 AM
Jon you rock buddy, put me in that "catagory" too lol, we should e-mail and talk. I'm lookin' for a good group of guys to go up with to do some prairie and west coast swings, um' yah ... if my wife'y lets me ;-) Like to do the WPT, CPT, ever Regina tourneys' sound great and all the local and road tourneys. I'm not as free giving as you my info online as you are but again, we should talk and figure out away to do it. Great to meet someone new that has as much passion for the game as I do.
How did I come up with this goofy title?
Well for one, I am good enough to "TAX" the donks!
Intermediate:
More than 100 final tables.....
And I didn't need to have only 4 passed out opponents, with beer spilled in their laps and a half a million hands to do it!!!!
I have logged 100s of hours live play, in casino, playing and railing to learn from the sharks. I have rubbed fins with them but am smart enough to stay on my side of the tank. I have had my fins bitten.
It means at least 80% of the time I make it deep, 50% of those times I final and cash, and at least 20% of those times I win.
I don't think it would be fair to be labeled a rookie anymore.
Recreational:
It means that my bankroll is whatever I can pull out of the bank machine at the 7-11.
My casino wins buy me and my family toys and perks. Not cars and houses but I have a video game/system collection that would make Fred Savage wet to the knees! When the bank machine is stuborn, I play with my poker winnings and sit on them too (furniture)!
It means I play for free, even when I am on a downswing. When my food, souvineers, entry and gas are paid for to play, then I can't complain. The extra "cheese" buys the toys or that steak and lobster we have been craving.
It means when I win at my home games, my buddies just bought us dinner and a movie and when I lose, thier empties cover my buy in anyway.
Student:
It means my ego has let me try to move up a few times and the poker gods have punished me with cruel "close but no cigars". By gods, I mean the players and those, sick & evil little odds and probability %&*#s!
It means that I can recognize the downswings, be truthfull with myself and look for leaks. It means if I have to ask a mentor for help and look like a rookie I will.
It means that I have a job away from the felts. My age, physical ability, economic environment/oppurtunity, my responsibilities and poker skills all dictate that this is where I should be picking up my checks.
It labels me an apprentice. I'm cool with that. I've been there before in my work and now I'm the boss. I know what needs to be done to get my ticket. It means I have to do the dirt and take it one rung at a time.
Enthusiast:
It means I pick up my Card Player magazine as part of the morning routine and again after supper.
It means I watch the damn midnight poker TV shows when I should be going to sleep for work.
It means I get excited when I meet the pros and my co-workers look at me with blank stares when I tell them about it.
It means my mom changes the subject.
It means I mind hump myself for hours, (and sadly enjoy it), after a hard session.
It means I spend an hour coming up with this twisted #^$%........
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POSTED BY: Thrillride
Jan 19, 09 02:18 AM
all sounds familure to me except you forgot the part about the bitching and screaming for 10-15 mins after a runner runner back door bad beat we all seem to get takes you out of the tourney..lol and when your kids know all the pokers & lingo you know you watch it to much on TV lmaoooo gl to you bro see you on the felt
POSTED BY: donkeyfish
Jan 19, 09 02:11 AM
LOL is all i have to say sounds like my life story
POSTED BY: greensway
Jan 18, 09 07:10 PM
If that aint funny,folks that don't think so,can just bonk da fuk on outta hea!Bro,my cheeks wer sore from fukn laughn about the mind hump thang!
POSTED BY: slipstream
Jan 18, 09 05:30 PM
you can mind hump for hours?maybe you should write a blog about that.
POSTED BY: jontm
Jan 18, 09 04:09 PM
I might just ask Donkeyfish to dream me up an avatar with the DrCheckRaise mixed in. He rocks at that!
POSTED BY: Ugot0wnedAA
Jan 18, 09 03:30 PM
Should start up the IRS(e) crew lol, now ur talkin'
POSTED BY: DrCheckRaise
Jan 18, 09 09:02 AM
The "mind hump" the drive home replaying every hand, how you could have won more on each and how you could have lost less on each. Fine tuning your game, so that next time will be even better.
POSTED BY: AnteDeluvian
Jan 18, 09 07:49 AM
I saw myself in every sentence and when I look in the mirror, there you are
POSTED BY: Ugot0wnedAA
Jan 18, 09 06:42 AM
Jon you rock buddy, put me in that "catagory" too lol, we should e-mail and talk. I'm lookin' for a good group of guys to go up with to do some prairie and west coast swings, um' yah ... if my wife'y lets me ;-) Like to do the WPT, CPT, ever Regina tourneys' sound great and all the local and road tourneys. I'm not as free giving as you my info online as you are but again, we should talk and figure out away to do it. Great to meet someone new that has as much passion for the game as I do.
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