Monthly Archives: May 2006

Can you speed it up? Just a little?

I think I played with 3 of the slowest players on PokerStars last night. It was a standard $20 SnG. As an aside: these take a *lot* longer to fill than the $10 or $15 ones, that is going to … Continue reading

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A night at the mookies

I ran before work, had my enchelada fix, took a brisk walk (3+ miles) after dinner. Now I am ready for the Mookie. 42 players tonight. Very nice turnout. Things ran pretty well for me, I caught on fire near … Continue reading

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Another decent night of poker

Got to play the WWdN game last night. I started off like a donkey, but survived to to make the first break looking ok in chips. Ended up 18th of 68 with no real suckouts or spectacular hands. At least … Continue reading

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New news from Apple

As some of you might have read about, Apple and Nike have joined up to do some workout related iPod items. Check out the release page here. Pretty neat stuff. They are going to do workout playlists from iTunes, link … Continue reading

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All the cool kids are doing it

I have registered to play in the PokerStars World Blogger Championship of Online Poker! This Online Poker Tournament is a No Limit Texas Holdem event exclusive to Bloggers. Registration code: 7330476

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a pretty good wednesday

First the SnG progress. Not so good on Tuesday where I finished 6th and 6th. My first one on Wednesday ended in 9th when my KK ran into AA. Ooof. The 2nd one was not as bad and I scored … Continue reading

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Thursday Poker

After a very lackluster performance on Wednesday, I sat down with some trepedation yesterday. My fears were realized when I was bounced 9 of 9 from my first SnG. I then played two more finishing 3rd and 3rd to squeak … Continue reading

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The Mookie

Busted out mid-pack in the Mookie last night. I do know that I donked off some chips on a steal attempt late and was forced to push and didn’t get there. I was hot decked early, and played very solid … Continue reading

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Be’ Donk E Donk

Played the WWdN event on Stars last night. Well, played is an exaguartion. I was late to show up so I post and folded 7 hands (including QQ doh!). 8th hand: AK sOOOted. Pop to 4x BB. One caller. Flop … Continue reading

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Holy Carp- I’m swamped!

It has been quite a week (maybe two). The small company I work for (40 people) just got bought by a much bigger one. Perhaps you have heard of them- IBM. I have been running around like a headless chicken … Continue reading

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