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Chipaccrual:
First of all, a quick catch up on Edinburgh.
It was the first time for ages that be both played live in the same tournament. Nothing major to report. Neil made steady progress, whilst I played yoyo poker. Up to 20k, down to 5k, up to 25k, eventually out.
The weekend was another fantastic success from a social point of view. It started with meeting up with Kinboshi at the airport, then lunch with Neil, Derek, Rob and Laura. Never let Neil organise a lunhc venue though. It was closed after too long a walk, but we had passed another Italian on the way, which looked good and was good.
I think it was the Italian that Dan and my taxi driver had mentioned on the way from the airport. On that subject, APAT has a lot to answer for. Within 5 seconds of getting into the taxi, the driver was off moaning about the tournament. It costs him £1.50 barrier charge at the airport and all morning he has been ferrying poeple from the ariport to the Gala.
Didn"t realise APAT tournaments had that much impact. Oh, and of course, he played some poker, so cue badbeat stories. Dan and I just sat in the back laughing.
After lunch, headed to the Gala Maybury and met up with lots of friends, old and new. Played the usual game of they know me, please let me remember their name before it gets embarassing.
As mentioned, the tournament was nothing to right home about. I felt I played well for most of it. Neil, Dan , Rob and myself had all shared %"s and at about level 8/9, I think we were all still in. It was looking good, but within an hour of each other, we were all railing.
The night ended with a Tighty Sit n Go, which unfortunately Neil and Derek were unable to participate in. The least said about that, the better.
I would like to take full credit for my win, but if you jave played a Tighty Sit n Go before, skill is not always a requirement. It was great fun though. Richard is an absolute legend at these and it always reminds me of why we do these weekends. It"s about the poker and everyone enjoying themselves. If only some poeple were able to get that.
After breakfast on the Sunday, George and Kev popped over to drop their bags in our room. George had made day two, and was one of the favourites to take it down. He didn"t, but I think Kev must take some of the blame for this. George was on megatilt about hotel rooms. I will say no more, but read his blog when he"s updated. It was very funny.
The Sunday comprised of my usual chipcounting. Which reminds me, if I had had a pound for everyone on the Saturday who said "You still in, how"s Tighty coping ?", then I would be very rich indeed (Excuse the pun).
It was a great final table and a very worthy winner. Derek played exremely consistent all weekend. Had a good catch up in the bar afterwards with James "ThinkerJE" Edwards and Simon Auckland. Their Vegas trip sounded superb and Rob was sat there also, clearly getting tips prior to his trip in November. Everyone seems to be going, but more on that later.
I eventually get talked into playing cash by Daniel. So the table conisted of Dan, Myself, Simon, James, Locals x3, John Murray and Colin O"Prey railing (although he kept getting dealt hands).
Managed to make some cash and we eventually left the casino aboutu 4:30am.
Hmmmmmmmmm, flight at 8:30am, back up at 6:30am. This was bad planning, but a great weekend.
Chipaccrual:
So, the double shootouts have been quiet lately. With everything else going on, neither of us have had much time to play.
I managed to play two yesterday and won one seat, so happy with that and we are heading nicely towards our next milestone.
Luky has jetted off this morning to Vegas, via New York. Spoke to him last night and he sounded like a kid on Christmas Eve. I"ve taken 25% of his action on the trip, which bearing in mind it"s a family holiday, means he should stay focused for the limited time that he plays.
I"m sure they will have a great time and it just makes me think that I really have to find a way of getting out there and experiencing it for myself.
Maybe a chat to Des about Season 4 WCOAP in Vegas. Now there"s an idea.
So, onwards and upwards with the Double Shootouts, with the obvious distractions of Glorious Goodwood this week.
Hopefully have a few seat wins to tell Neil about on his return.
coprey:
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on July 27, 2009, 09:55:53 AM ---
I eventually get talked into playing cash by Daniel. So the table conisted of Dan, Myself, Simon, James, Locals x3, John Murray and Colin O"Prey railing (although he kept getting dealt hands)
--- End quote ---
The reason I wasnt playing in that game was because the cash machine wouldnt give me cash on both my maestro card or my credit card. The bank must have realized:
1. I was in a casino
2. I was p**sed
3. I am a crap cash player
The next day Ray and myself managed to get lost on the way to the boat, ending up in a beautiful seaside area of Scotland (Largs, I think) where we couldnt do more than 25 mph for about 1.5 hours. We missed our boat but just managed to catch the slow ferry instead, so it all worked out in the end.
Great weekend as usual and looking forward to the next event. :)
MintTrav:
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on July 27, 2009, 09:55:53 AM ---
I eventually get talked into playing cash by Daniel. So the table conisted of Dan, Myself, Simon, James, Locals x3, John Murray and Colin O"Prey railing (although he kept getting dealt hands).
--- End quote ---
Locals if the local area includes London. I know it was late and we were all tired & emotional, but there is some difference between Edinburgh and London accents, Leigh. One of them is a TD in the Big Slick in Croydon. Very enjoyable cash game though (and APAT main event, and £10 rebuy, and Tighty SnG ...........)
Chipaccrual:
--- Quote from: MintTrav on July 27, 2009, 13:31:47 PM ---
--- Quote from: Chipaccrual on July 27, 2009, 09:55:53 AM ---
I eventually get talked into playing cash by Daniel. So the table conisted of Dan, Myself, Simon, James, Locals x3, John Murray and Colin O"Prey railing (although he kept getting dealt hands).
--- End quote ---
Locals if the local area includes London. I know it was late and we were all tired & emotional, but there is some difference between Edinburgh and London accents, Leigh. One of them is a TD in the Big Slick in Croydon. Very enjoyable cash game though (and APAT main event, and £10 rebuy, and Tighty SnG ...........)
--- End quote ---
The locals may have been there before you sat down John. Definitely was one, at least. Scottish accent, kept reminding us to tip the dealer. Must have been Scottish. ;)
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