Monthly Archives: August 2006

Now *this* is funny…

Posted on August 30, 2006 by stevet

Check out this solution to telemarketers. I’ll have to look into that one. No work on the table this week. Since the weather is cooler today, I might try and epoxy the legs on tonight. Then I can stain and … Continue reading →

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what the?!?

Posted on August 24, 2006 by stevet

This is an amazing read. Did reality actually slip that far that quick?

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Poker Table Construction (an update)

Posted on August 22, 2006 by stevet

[Update: I changed my gallery software and broke all the images. You can go to my new gallery to see all the pics.] Even though it was probably 120 in my garage this evening I spent some time building the … Continue reading →

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45 Person SnG Results and Thoughts

Posted on August 22, 2006 by stevet

As far as I know the results of the 45 Person SnG Challenge are in and I ended up third. I cashed in 6 of the 15 (40% ITM), but only managed to peak in 2nd place in any event. … Continue reading →

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15th and Final 45 Person SnG

Posted on August 20, 2006 by stevet

Another solid outing. Despite Jordan’s bounty I made the money ending up 3rd. Drewspop and I would have tied in the challenge in 2nd if I finished 2nd, but it was not to be when my AT ran into AQ. … Continue reading →

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14th 45 Person SnG

Posted on August 20, 2006 by stevet

I cashed again finishing 5th. I played pretty solid with no big hands to talk about. I think this puts me into 4th solo with a chance at getting 2nd or 3rd with a big finish in my last SnG. … Continue reading →

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SunRocket & a Cool Golf Video

Posted on August 18, 2006 by stevet

I ordered SunRocket last night. I got the $10 a month plan, which is 1/2 of my AT&T plan, and has Caller ID and other things I will never use. It should work with my DirecTV and might even work … Continue reading →

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13th 45 person SnG – and I am *pissed*

Posted on August 17, 2006 by stevet

Ended up 31st when this hand happened: PokerStars No-Limit Hold’em Tourney, Big Blind is t50 (8 handed) internettexasholdem.com SB (t2295) BB (t1520) UTG (t6085) UTG+1 (t1320) Hero (t870) MP2 (t1645) CO (t4570) Button (t1175) Preflop: Hero is MP1 with As, … Continue reading →

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12th 45 Person SnG

Posted on August 15, 2006 by stevet

Good one this time. 3rd. I trippled up the first hand with 99 against two people with QJ on a J94 board. I think I played very well and got luck when I needed to get lucky. Including trippling up … Continue reading →

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things that make you go hmmm…

Posted on August 15, 2006 by stevet

It just *sounds* dirty. (Found on The Sneeze) No poker last night. 1759 meeting, then I hung out with Casie and Lindsay for a few beers. I went to bed early to play golf this morning, but Jason called in … Continue reading →

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