I don't think you're a true blogger unless you go awol for crazily long periods before returning to post what's been going on. Adds to the mystery, don't ya think? :) No? Ok maybe not, but I'm back and hopefully can keep it going. No idea if this was on anyone's reading list before anyway, but it's a good place to vent the ups and downs of poker and life.
Soooo... Where to start? Well first things first, I didn't disappear because I'd gone broke at poker. Actually been doing rather well at the tables since my last shout. I've hit a number of mini targets I've been aiming for in terms of money, and have since been splashing around a bit trying to find the best format. First up was multi-tabling more SNGs usually around the $20-$30 mark, also dabbled into a bit of small stakes cash to see how that panned out, but the latest thing for me is more MTTs. They require a bit more time, but the end prizes if you can bink them are certainly worth it. I came 3rd in one of the early Rush MTTs for $1700 which set me up and gave me some confidence to keep going. Had a few final tables since, and a few more mini-cashes. Also been close to some big scores, but lost a flip or a big hand to put me in position. That's poker though, and now more than ever I'm dealing with variance very well. Played in a few FTOPs and SCOOPs as well recently, but nothing of worth to report there. Had fun in the one of the dual 888 Challenges the other day where I went out in the first hand of both tournies - Epic! The first one I had KK vs QQ vs JJ allin preflop, only for a J to hit the turn - boo. The second one though was slightly more my fault when I got excitable with Ac10c only to flop a flush draw and two overs. Little did I know that the other two players in the pot had both flopped sets and one then went on to hit quad 9s after all the money had gone in. It was actually quite funny!
The Session - Still involved with the PFU, and it's the 3rd series of the Session (after not really getting anywhere in the last one). Had a slow start, but did win one round, and now looking for a few results to put me in with a chance of placing. Prizes are massive this year, with 1st getting a big £1k buyin to a tourny of their choice. After that likely will be £100 prizes for runners up. There's only 5 weeks left and need to get some more points on the board, but hopefully in with a shout.
TPC - Still going strong also, and would you believe I'm in the lead as it stands, with nearly half a year gone. Mezza still my strongest challenger, but Toobad has caught the poker bug recently and has a bit more game about him. We are due for another round soon, maybe next week, so post some more about what's going on then.
Golf - Don't ask! Been going through more variance than you'd find on a game of Rush Omaha Hi Low! Working on my grip at the moment, and putting some time in up the range. Bought some gadgets to help with that too so we'll see how tomorrow's session goes with Mezza tomorrow. There's no doubt about it though, sort that bit out and Tiger will have his work cut out.
Anything else going on? Not immensely. It's that time of year where we plan to go somewhere for my birthday. Looks like Portugal is going to be the destination of choice for the end of July. Just confirming numbers and hopefully booking it all up in the next week or so. Really could do with a break. I've got maybe 35 days holiday left to take at the moment and time seems to move pretty quick. Maybe just take off a whole month to watch the World Cup - quality idea. Also been looking at enhancing the home office to add in a bit more poker luxury. A new chair, some big screens, as well as getting the TV in there is part of the plan so far. Started the research already and it's amazing how there are chairs for over £1k! Big screens are crazy money too, so it's all about finding a happy medium at the moment.
Last thing to wrap up is just a shout out for a new poker website that just started up hosted by Phil Galfond. I've spent the last day or so watching the new content, and so far it's looking like a real winner. Some quality interviews with the likes of Zigmund and the Dang brothers, with some good hand analysis too. Hopefully they keep it up. If you want to check it out www.pokerstatic.com
Maybe a chilled night of MTT poker is on the cards (pun intended!) tonight, I'll try and let you know how it goes.
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