And Patience Paid Off

Continuing from the post below, and using patience when you come onto the final table in nineth and very low on chips, I sat back and waited for the impatient ones to play their game.

And made it to 3rd and being conservative with my play, the chip leader Helaco took 2nd placed player out and left just myself and him HU.

Now, HU, is a funny game to play, and having said many times I am no expert in it, but I do have a confidence that I try and use.

Again it was down to my patience and awaiting for Helaco to get impatient, however it wasn't his style of play, and we had what seemed an endless HU match.

It ended with myself getting very lucky on the river and winning. But my hat goes off to Helaco for a fantastic game and good sportsmanship :)

Remembering Basics

I've been playing online now for well over a year, and though I can say that I have definately learnt alot in this time, I suppose we should all take time and remember the basics of the game.

My game can really be swings and roundabouts, mainly because I think I can get away with it. Wrong......... experience doesnt count for everything.

Remembering the rules does and of course a a little bit of luck along the way helps too.

So when you have time, sit down and assess your game when you hit the 'lows' and start afresh as though you are a beginner. Its suprising what you remember and how to implement old gaming ideas to your new game.

And one of the most important basic is patience. Think Marathon instead of a hundred metre sprint.

Patience is a good tool to confuse players on a table and is often under estimated in its use. It doesn't mean you have to play tight either, but it often gives the impression that you are a tight high handed rank player.

Just something to think about.

Voodoo - Shot in the back

Yep Voodoo.......

Lets talk BIG SLICK

He's mean,mad and often bad, even when he wears his best two piece suit!

Can you see the bullet holes from where your sat?

I got shot 8 times today by BIG SLICK, and yes you read it right EIGHT times, and I was holding the gun, call it suicide on my part.

The AJ's, AQ's even the A10's suited or not, I can understand but A2 off suit, get out of the game dumbass, you don't belong there when I reraise the call.

I no longer love Slick, he stinks and is unfaithful...............

Anyone want a game of Russian Roulette instead?

Edit - I forgave him. He was my lucky 9th hand ;)

Edit the Edit - he definately stinks, boohoo

I Hate Shopping

Well had to do the annual after Christmas shop, otherwords the sale gauntlet.

Why do those that are on go slow all the time, insist on Sale shopping? When I shop I like to go on full pace at hundred miles an hour. Stop and start while the slow coaches infront stick their noses against every window pane. Arggggggghhhhhhhhhhh, get out off my way pleassssssse!
I know what I want, and where I want it from. Make special slow shopper lanes for them to trundle along, or even better make me a go fast lane to speed along :)

Why do UK shops insist that woman legs only go to 33 inch inside legs? Or that womans feet stop at 6 then only start again at a size 8?

Ok sitting with a coffee now to calm myself down.

Moan over

Boxing Day Play

Well Christmas was fun and I got some great pressies. I think the kids did very well also, and they are busy playing and showing off new items.

And since they are busy doing that, I've thought I would take advantage of the low traffic and play some gaurantteed games, and the odd buy-in and so far, 2 Ft's out of four, which isnt bad at all, and my account looks quite healty.

For those that are playing today Good Luck

Everything in Place

Presents are wrapped, baking has been done, and with the exception of one scarf laddering at the last minute, everything is in place, ready for Christmas :)

Soooooooo, yes I'm gonna have a couple of games including the 20K, though it is on late over here.

Just a quick whoopee, I made the Final Table in the Ladies and came 8th and quite happy with that..... Sooooo having a drink to celebrate and raising my glass to you all.........

Merry Christmas

Just in Time for a Turbo

OK 3hrs of christmas wrapping finished, so I'm sneaking a $1 turbo game, whilst the othe half watches the footie.
I'm gonna try and play it 'tight' and see what the poker gods have to offer me. To be honest a little win would be great too, as a bit of a boost to my game.

The first 9 hands slow as anything, and looks like we may have a bit of a hot head at the table!

Oh AA put in a 120 bet 459 rainbow - two of us in - he bets I raise, he follows then 9, he goes all in,
I know... I know... I know, you don't have to be a genius to work it out, he's hit trips 9's. So what to do? I'm going for it...All in and wham A on the river - WOW is all I can say. 2040 chips and 17/180. ( I am a fish)

Back to plodding along and a cheeky steal.. shh don't tell anyone ;)

Transferred, and going to try with a K9d hand....blinds 50/100 QcJc8s6c ahh man rubbish lol, fold is an easy choice. And believe it or not 2 pair win - no flush.
41/98 now, its the blinds eating me up, but keeping the faith.

Heck this is fast.. transferred again, not getting much of a read off the players when this happens. And of course pedaling backwards because of the blinds. 57/72, this is not looking good at the mo and blinds are 150/300. But I'm remembering 'Chip and a Chair' and if I get desparate, I'm running outside to grab myself a male virgin to sacrifice to the gods, lol. Lock up your sons!

I think my game is knackered, had to fold hand after hand and just got 90 chips left, needing a miracle now:(

All in AKos lets see what happens fingers crossed........
BAM...

I hit K then A on the river two pr,l 450 chips all mine, lol
Straight into BB and dealt A2, got a small chance but 66 beats me, never mind had some fun, and 37th overall.

Back to the grind again tomorrow... Hopefully the 20K if I'm not asleep or drunk, lol :)
Or of course, there is a meeting with Santa on the landing;)

Knitting and Poker

I kid you not.

You know us girls can do 10 things at once, well I'm on a knitting mission before the 25th. Late orders came in for scarfs and hats, so knitting like a mad woman, clickerty, clackerty, the knitting needles goes. Driving everyone mad with the sound.

But hold on I have tourneys to play so what do I do?

Poker! or Knitting!

OK both then.........

And you know what, I think its helping my game. I know that sounds daft, but instead of being maybe a bit too quick to bet an hand, I have to stop knitting and look up at the table properly. And study my cards in a bit more detail.

Do you think the guys and gals in the WSOP would take up this new trend?

Hmmmmm.......

Maybe not, lol

3rd Time Lucky

I've sat down now and tried to do my blog for nearly a year, but yet I have never been happy with it.
Sooo,
This is my last shot. My 3rd time lucky blog. Well I best fill the gaps for those that don't know me and to bore the pants off those that do.
I'm a mum of 2, stepmum to 1, stepnana to 1 and nearly 14yrs long partner to my other half. I love Poker with a capital L, and I moderate at poker.com. I do have another life other than Poker, like setting up a small business, making cards and invitations, specialising hopefully in Wedding Invitations and all the fancies that go along with it.
I also enjoy playing darts, and blowing my own trumpet, I'm quite good at it as well. I absolutely enjoy designing anything, from the garden to next doors house. And another love of mine is Football. Not just the BIG boys game, Liverpool fan here, but the grassroots game. My son and daughter both play for the same Club, and I support them by being vocal on the Committee, on the sideline in all weathers and with my mum providing a tuck shop, to bring money to the Club.
I suppose the main reason I wanted to try blogging again was because of my Poker Life, but it doesn't mean other important things in my life won't be blogged along the way.
All Poker and NO play makes for a dull Blog.