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Title: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 08:34:39 AM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 08:56:14 AM
Right, first up in my quest for knowledge. Has anyone got any book recommendations?

I want to play MTTs predominantly. I have Harrington on Holdem 1 - should read it now really. Also got Super System 1 & 2 which I don"t like the look of but again I ought to read them. Or at least the NLHE sections. I"ve got Sklansky"s Theory of Poker and Caro"s Book of Tells too. In fact I read the Theory of Poker for the most part in the early days and, to be honest, large swathes of it were pretty unintelligible to me at the time. So that might be worth re-visiting.

I don"t want anything trying to make me a mad scandie type as I"m pretty conservative by nature and don"t think it"ll work.

Something that covered the admin side would be good; record-keeping, note-taking, bank roll management.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 09:04:24 AM
I don"t want this to be just about the pokerz and I"d love people to chip in and mickey-taking is always good :)

I couldn"t sleep last night, which is very, very rare for me. Thankfully. My over-indulgence on NYE was partly responsible, as was thinking about things to put on this blog.

But the main reason was I"m off to get a 3D telly today - woo-hoo! Will report back later on this.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on January 02, 2011, 09:11:27 AM
Looking forward to reading more Jack, keep it up.

My recommendations for anyone who has never read a poker book would be to start with the Harrington series. Although many say his strategy is now "old school" and out of date I do thing it is worth knowing first before reading other stuff.

Although you don"t want to turn into a mad scandie I would still recommend Gus Hansen"s "Every Hand Revealed". This is not so you turn into a mad scandie but it will help understand how they think "cos you will need to play against that type.

I find Caro"s Book of Tells a bit out of date TBH. Much prefer Joe Navarro"s "Read "Em and Reap" (don"t be put off by Phil Hellmuth on the cover).

Not directly covering bankroll management ect however I would highly recommend "The Poker Mindset - Essential Attitudes for Poker Success" by Ian Taylor and Matthew Hilger.

Your are welcome to borrow any of the above from me if you wish, just let me know and I"ll bring "em to Bolton.

I am currently reading Harrington on Cash Games Vol1 which Santa brought me :)

Good luck with the blog and happy reading.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 09:18:44 AM
Assuming I"ll be playing on Sky (due to new blonde sponsorship deal) upto £20 tourneys and Betfair probably upto $20, what sort of bankroll do I need?

I probably have the best part of a grand spread across various sites. I"m assuming I"d need somewhere between £2k & £4k to do the job right? I"m in the lucky position of being able to fund this from savings if necessary.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 09:25:48 AM

Looking forward to reading more Jack, keep it up.

My recommendations for anyone who has never read a poker book would be to start with the Harrington series. Although many say his strategy is now "old school" and out of date I do thing it is worth knowing first before reading other stuff.

Although you don"t want to turn into a mad scandie I would still recommend Gus Hansen"s "Every Hand Revealed". This is not so you turn into a mad scandie but it will help understand how they think "cos you will need to play against that type.

I find Caro"s Book of Tells a bit out of date TBH. Much prefer Joe Navarro"s "Read "Em and Reap" (don"t be put off by Phil Hellmuth on the cover).

Not directly covering bankroll management ect however I would highly recommend "The Poker Mindset - Essential Attitudes for Poker Success" by Ian Taylor and Matthew Hilger.

Your are welcome to borrow any of the above from me if you wish, just let me know and I"ll bring "em to Bolton.

I am currently reading Harrington on Cash Games Vol1 which Santa brought me :)

Good luck with the blog and happy reading.


Thanks Stuart. A gent as ever and a very generous offer. I"ll get my own copies though as I"m a really slow reader and don"t want to be under pressure to get "em read and returned. I also like a well-stocked book case. Even if I don"t read them :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on January 02, 2011, 09:31:03 AM

Assuming I"ll be playing on Sky (due to new blonde sponsorship deal) upto £20 tourneys and Betfair probably upto $20, what sort of bankroll do I need?

I probably have the best part of a grand spread across various sites. I"m assuming I"d need somewhere between £2k & £4k to do the job right? I"m in the lucky position of being able to fund this from savings if necessary.


My advice would be to make up rules that suit you and then stick to them. Some say you should never have more then 5% of your roll at risk at any one time, others say 1% (or even lower!). Give yourself some flexibility though, if you say now 1% then start with a $2k roll what are you going to do if you lose your first $20 buy-in?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Pears27 on January 02, 2011, 10:01:16 AM
+1 on the Harrington series, which is particularly helpful for local casino and online MTT stuff.

For big live tournament prep, read Hansen"s Every Hand Revealed. It"s a blow by blow account of his winning the 2007 Aussie Millions, covers a great balance of thoughtful uber-aggression and is just an entertaining read in general.

If you"re into omaha too, Santa brought me Jeff Hwang"s PLO Big Game Strategy, which is full of PLO goodness (primarily aimed at cash games).

Sorry to hear you"ll be focusing on Sky MTTs. You"ll need to play plenty for the variance to even itself out...
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 10:10:06 AM

+1 on the Harrington series, which is particularly helpful for local casino and online MTT stuff.

For big live tournament prep, read Hansen"s Every Hand Revealed. It"s a blow by blow account of his winning the 2007 Aussie Millions, covers a great balance of thoughtful uber-aggression and is just an entertaining read in general.

If you"re into omaha too, Santa brought me Jeff Hwang"s PLO Big Game Strategy, which is full of PLO goodness (primarily aimed at cash games).

Sorry to hear you"ll be focusing on Sky MTTs. You"ll need to play plenty for the variance to even itself out...


Thanks for that. I must admit I"m not a fan of the Sky software. I just feel the need to support blonde.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Eck on January 02, 2011, 10:30:22 AM
Don"t imagine you will get a great deal from Harrington 1 and wouldn"t bother with super system or theory of poker didn"t get a lot from either of them. Liked the Hansen book and other stuff like the Rizen, Apestyles & Pearlammer book (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=pd_lpo_ix_dp_am_us_uk_en_rizen.020apestyles.020and.020pearljammers.020winning.020poker.020tournaments_gl_book?keywords=rizen%20apestyles%20and%20pearljammers%20winning%20poker%20tournaments&tag=lpo_ixdpamusukenrizen.020apestyles.020and.020pearljammers.020winning.020poker.020tournamentsgl_book-21&index=blended) (read Vol 1 and there is now a second out).

I like using training sites as it suits me, I have used Cardrunners  & TPE and now using PokerXfactor. Don"t think much of it is teaching you anything massively new but more re-inforces stuff you do if that makes sense. Other than that use the PHA boards on places like Blonde and 2+2, you don"t need to contribute if you don"t want to just be honest with yourself and ask what would you do and try to understand what the decent posters are saying.


Good luck Jack.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 02, 2011, 11:52:19 AM
Just two points on this topic.

A) Will I enjoy reading this immensely - Oh yes  ;D

B) Will I offer advice on Poker - Don"t be silly  :-X
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Mikeyboy9361 on January 02, 2011, 13:47:42 PM
Just read this, wow Jack you were a big fella, lol ;)
With regard to the 3D TV I am probs a bit late but if not go to www.electricaldiscountuk.co.uk this is my website, for really good deals. Also PM me if you want any info.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Swinebag on January 02, 2011, 15:38:41 PM
harrington on hold em is great for beginners but is a bit dated and I think you"ll find you are already applying these concepts pretty well  jack. Volume 2 may have a few things that you could learn from though. These books certainly helped my game a few years back

Am I the only person who thinks that Hansen"s book is nothing more than a great read. As a strategy tool, it is dated and flawed IMO.

I agree with eck that "winning poker tournaments one hand at a time" is a must read. This is one book that really helped my game.

I actually read eck"s copy of this after he gave it away to APAT members. I passed it on to Forththistle...I wonder where it is now?.... maybe someone could pass it on to Jack?

Looking forward to reading more of this Jack (You may inspire me to revive my tired old blogthing).

I"ll be particularly intertested in the weight loss episode. As someone who is a few pounds stone overweight myself, I could do with some inspiration
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Ant1966 on January 02, 2011, 15:47:52 PM

Am I the only person who thinks that Hansen"s book is nothing more than a great read. As a strategy tool, it is dated and flawed IMO.


Nope.

Good luck with the blog Martyn Jack.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 02, 2011, 18:25:16 PM
Good - this should be excellent.

Are you playing just tournaments or cash as well? I can give you some of my notes on some of the regulars on the small stakes cash tables (mainly the £30 and the £50) the site is considered pretty soft but there are a few regs who have a solid game, poker tracker not working is annoying. The Sky software seems to be much improved from when I last tried it to be fair. Won"t waste your time trying to give advice on tournament situations (there is something called ICM, thats about the limit of what I know about proper tournament strategy *lol*)  but feel free to PM me about cash hands if you want. I offer no assurance that my stategy is any good of course.

Personally I would not bother with books, I have read the Harrington and Super System Books and personally think they are out of date/clearly not meant for the internet games of 2011 and I read them about 4 years ago - If you really want to learn just post hands on PHA board on a forum with a good selection of good players, much better than any book in my experience.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 19:20:46 PM
Thanks for the advice and encouragement everyone, I want to try to keep it interesting. If I can make it half as good as Ger"s, then I"ll be happy.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 19:28:55 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 20:05:55 PM
So on to Amazon tonight to order:

Every hand revealed
Winning poker tournaments one hand at a time
The Poker Mindset - Essential Attitudes for Poker Success

I will try to use the PHA boards on here. The blonde board is a bit daunting cos that"s where all the cool kids play :). Think I need to know what a 3-bet is before I tackle that!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 20:10:11 PM
Anyway that"s enough boring poker. What about this fecker...

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/IMAG0028.jpg)

If you look closely I"m stood on the stand just underneath the "Samsung" logo, waving at the camera!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 20:22:20 PM
Watching the darts in 3D ;D

[X] Look a k nob

[  ] Care

[X] Walk-on girls benefit from the 3D treatment
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 20:40:39 PM

With regard to the 3D TV I am probs a bit late but if not go to www.electricaldiscountuk.co.uk this is my website, for really good deals. Also PM me if you want any info.



Yes, just a tad late for me Mike but handy to log the info.

To be honest, when I get an idea in my head like this - getting a new telly - I get all impatient and have to have it there & then.

I settled on the Samsung 46C7000 in the end, with Samsung BD-C5900 blu-ray player (not in stock - should get it next week). Came with 2 pairs of specs. Also needed a couple of top spec HDMI cables and a stand. They also included Shrek 3D. I managed to haggle a little bit off to convince myself I was still of sound mind but still stumped up £1,720.

Tell me how much you could have saved me Mike!

I did pay on my cashback credit card to the benefit of £17.20 and I beat the VAT increase to save another £40 odd quid.

To think I had no thought to buy a new telly until yesterday :) Impulse buying ftw.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 20:50:57 PM
So.

Back to the boring poker.

My 2011 poker will start tomorrow with the first events of the new blonde league on Sky and the APAT mini-league on Betfair.

I want to record my play or rather the results of it. Has anyone got a spreadsheet they could send me that would do the job? Failing that, what info should I a) be recording and b) be deriving/calculating?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Swinebag on January 02, 2011, 22:26:29 PM
given that you are a low volume player (i think!!), then you really need to just record profit/loss. ROI is a pretty meaningless figure unless you play 1000s of tourneys. I use a very simple spreadsheet and simply have columns for tourney name or site, stake, return (lol!!) and a running profit/loss. I also record runners and finishing position but this has been pretty useless info to record.

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Mikeyboy9361 on January 02, 2011, 22:40:35 PM


With regard to the 3D TV I am probs a bit late but if not go to www.electricaldiscountuk.co.uk this is my website, for really good deals. Also PM me if you want any info.



Yes, just a tad late for me Mike but handy to log the info.

To be honest, when I get an idea in my head like this - getting a new telly - I get all impatient and have to have it there & then.


I settled on the Samsung 46C7000 in the end, with Samsung BD-C5900 blu-ray player (not in stock - should get it next week). Came with 2 pairs of specs. Also needed a couple of top spec HDMI cables and a stand. They also included Shrek 3D. I managed to haggle a little bit off to convince myself I was still of sound mind but still stumped up £1,720.

Tell me how much you could have saved me Mike!

I did pay on my cashback credit card to the benefit of £17.20 and I beat the VAT increase to save another £40 odd quid.

To think I had no thought to buy a new telly until yesterday :) Impulse buying ftw.

Sorry to tell you this Jack but I would have saved you nearly £400, my price for the same package is £1339, but I am sure you"ll make that back at the tables in no time ;)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: TheSnapper on January 02, 2011, 22:58:55 PM


I want to record my play or rather the results of it. Has anyone got a spreadsheet they could send me that would do the job? Failing that, what info should I a) be recording and b) be deriving/calculating?



Try THIS (http://www.thehendonmob.com/MyPokerDiary/guide.php)

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Jon MW on January 02, 2011, 23:06:47 PM



I want to record my play or rather the results of it. Has anyone got a spreadsheet they could send me that would do the job? Failing that, what info should I a) be recording and b) be deriving/calculating?



Try THIS (http://www.thehendonmob.com/MyPokerDiary/guide.php)




+1 on this recommendation

This serves the purpose of recording anything you"re likely to need - it also can be exported as a csv, so if you ever want to manipulate the data you"ll have it ready for a spreadsheet.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: samuel_9 on January 02, 2011, 23:47:13 PM

Just two points on this topic.

A) Will I enjoy reading this immensely - Oh yes  ;D

B) Will I offer advice on Poker - Don"t be silly  :-X
your very good duke B hehe veryveryvery  good      good luck with your cards lad and your bankroll
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 02, 2011, 23:56:57 PM
Can"t believe the Aussies haven"t lost a wicket yet ffs!

12-0 off 6.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 03, 2011, 01:06:19 AM



With regard to the 3D TV I am probs a bit late but if not go to www.electricaldiscountuk.co.uk this is my website, for really good deals. Also PM me if you want any info.



Yes, just a tad late for me Mike but handy to log the info.

To be honest, when I get an idea in my head like this - getting a new telly - I get all impatient and have to have it there & then.


I settled on the Samsung 46C7000 in the end, with Samsung BD-C5900 blu-ray player (not in stock - should get it next week). Came with 2 pairs of specs. Also needed a couple of top spec HDMI cables and a stand. They also included Shrek 3D. I managed to haggle a little bit off to convince myself I was still of sound mind but still stumped up £1,720.

Tell me how much you could have saved me Mike!

I did pay on my cashback credit card to the benefit of £17.20 and I beat the VAT increase to save another £40 odd quid.

To think I had no thought to buy a new telly until yesterday :) Impulse buying ftw.

Sorry to tell you this Jack but I would have saved you nearly £400, my price for the same package is £1339, but I am sure you"ll make that back at the tables in no time ;)


lol gg impatience. I"ll definitely bear you in mind next time!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 03, 2011, 10:32:39 AM

given that you are a low volume player (i think!!), then you really need to just record profit/loss. ROI is a pretty meaningless figure unless you play 1000s of tourneys. I use a very simple spreadsheet and simply have columns for tourney name or site, stake, return (lol!!) and a running profit/loss. I also record runners and finishing position but this has been pretty useless info to record.




I would guess I"d play between 200 and 500 tournaments in the year, so no, not vast amounts. During the recent blonde league I was playing around 8 each night as the format encouraged it.

Would I be wrong to assume that ROI is just your profit expressed as a percentage of your buy-ins?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 03, 2011, 10:39:44 AM



I want to record my play or rather the results of it. Has anyone got a spreadsheet they could send me that would do the job? Failing that, what info should I a) be recording and b) be deriving/calculating?



Try THIS (http://www.thehendonmob.com/MyPokerDiary/guide.php)






+1 on this recommendation

This serves the purpose of recording anything you"re likely to need - it also can be exported as a csv, so if you ever want to manipulate the data you"ll have it ready for a spreadsheet.


I vaguely remember this from years ago. I think I may even have one setup already, obviously long lapsed.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 03, 2011, 11:03:26 AM
I had a look at my Hendon Mob diary. It has one entry from Dec "06 (just after I"d played my first APAT at Newcastle is Season 1 incidentally). I came 62nd of 86 :)

I might run this and a spreadsheet in tandem; the flexibility of my own spreadsheet against the security of the online resource. At least I assume it"s secure if they"ve kept that one tourney result for 4 years.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 03, 2011, 12:05:57 PM
As is customary at this time of year in these blogs, some goals for the coming year.

Vegas in November with ChezGer for Ger jnr"s 21st

This isn"t so much a goal as a given. Hopefully it"ll turn into a de facto APAT adventure!

Do the Coast to Coast walk

Geo, Chipaccrual and I have this slated for Aug/Sep, timed to avoid the season 5 dates obv. A 200 mile stroll across the north of England through 3 national parks - can"t wait. Should be a brilliant laugh and I couldn"t wish for two better companions.

Play all the UK-based APATs

Be nice to pull some overseas ones in as well. This season is gonna be hard to beat in terms of results. Having got two bronzes this season I ought to be aiming to win one - well obviously I am - but it"s probably a bit unrealistic. I"d be happy to feature near the top of the rankings again and to make another final table.

Lead APAT Notts through another successful season

I"ve really enjoyed captaining Notts to back-to-back promotions and I hope the team league sticks around largely unaltered in season 5

Play a DTD £300 Deepstack Cash in a DTD £300 Deepstack

£300 is far too much for me to buy-in but I"ll try to satellite. First one tonight.

Get back down to 14st

And stay there give or take half a stone. I"m not too unfit at the moment but I"ll certainly need to regain a little fitness for the Coast to Coast.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 03, 2011, 12:27:29 PM
One thing I do and will continue to struggle with in my quest to improve at poker is a really, really bad memory.

By way of illustration, Petch & I were invited to a couple of home games over Christmas. At the latter one, I was charged with ordering the pizzas for everyone. As I"m all too aware of my memory issues, I got everyone to write down what they wanted and then rang it through. When the order arrived I was surprised to see it was a bit cheaper than expected. Unfortunately we were a pizza short. Yep, I"d forgotten to order my own :(

I struggle to remember my own cards through a hand let alone how the action has gone around the table. Does anyone else struggle with this? Are there any techniques I can employ to try and improve my recall?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: noble1 on January 03, 2011, 12:53:22 PM

One thing I do and will continue to struggle with in my quest to improve at poker is a really, really bad memory.

By way of illustration, Petch & I were invited to a couple of home games over Christmas. At the latter one, I was charged with ordering the pizzas for everyone. As I"m all too aware of my memory issues, I got everyone to write down what they wanted and then rang it through. When the order arrived I was surprised to see it was a bit cheaper than expected. Unfortunately we were a pizza short. Yep, I"d forgotten to order my own :(

I struggle to remember my own cards through a hand let alone how the action has gone around the table. Does anyone else struggle with this? Are there any techniques I can employ to try and improve my recall?


in general try to get out of thinking/convincing yourself that u have a bad memory, imho u"ll find it hard to stay motivated in improving your memory with the negative belief that u have a bad one :)
as to improving it, there are various ways that i know of, improved fitness which helps u stay alert and if the quacks are correct then it helps guard against memory loss as u get older :).. improving your diet is claimed to help, don"t play when stressed out over something or another, its harder to concentrate, hmmm things to do like puzzles or challenging oneself to learn a new skill like playing an instrument is advocated by some to help memory.. sleep springs to mind, helps not being tired when playing :), being focused takes effort so never let up or let your concentration lapse... errr theres books that say association by pictures in your mind helps... u seem to have your head screwed on, if u want to improve it then you"ll find a way i"m sure...
good luck sir..........
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Jon MW on January 03, 2011, 13:31:22 PM
Practice improves memory

Specific practice to improve specific memory

You have to decide what details you want to remember then every game repeat those details in your head three times to lock it in.

Once that gets easy you add the next thing to remember.

I find the key to making the most of a bad memory is to only remember specific details and to have a specific idea of what I can do with that information.


Other stuff like Noble says is true as well, but I"ve been working on my stud game specifically and that"s how I"ve approached the memory aspect of that.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: mal666 on January 03, 2011, 19:13:54 PM
Nintendo Brain training ftw.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 03, 2011, 19:45:04 PM

in general try to get out of thinking/convincing yourself that u have a bad memory, imho u"ll find it hard to stay motivated in improving your memory with the negative belief that u have a bad one :)
as to improving it, there are various ways that i know of, improved fitness which helps u stay alert and if the quacks are correct then it helps guard against memory loss as u get older :).. improving your diet is claimed to help, don"t play when stressed out over something or another, its harder to concentrate, hmmm things to do like puzzles or challenging oneself to learn a new skill like playing an instrument is advocated by some to help memory.. sleep springs to mind, helps not being tired when playing :), being focused takes effort so never let up or let your concentration lapse... errr theres books that say association by pictures in your mind helps... u seem to have your head screwed on, if u want to improve it then you"ll find a way i"m sure...
good luck sir..........


Strangely, I have a brilliant memory for some things. Phone numbers, once they"re in, are hard to shift. Also part numbers in my job as a design engineer seem to stick worryingly well. Sadly.

My fitness isn"t too bad atm and my diet can"t be far short of exemplary i.e. lots of fruit & veg, lots of omega 3 in regular mackerel salads, very little junk food, very little beer, at least not on a regular basis.

I never get stressed. I live on my own :) Well, with my mate Petch who isn"t a source of stress at all.

Sleep could be an issue. I only have 5 or 6 hours generally but it"s good quality stuff. Zonked straight away and don"t stir before the alarm. Also very rarely nod off in the evenings so must be getting enough. Sleep.

Looks like I just need to concentrate more then :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 03, 2011, 19:51:28 PM

Practice improves memory

Specific practice to improve specific memory

You have to decide what details you want to remember then every game repeat those details in your head three times to lock it in.

Once that gets easy you add the next thing to remember.

I find the key to making the most of a bad memory is to only remember specific details and to have a specific idea of what I can do with that information.


Other stuff like Noble says is true as well, but I"ve been working on my stud game specifically and that"s how I"ve approached the memory aspect of that.


So what snippet do you think I"d be best trying to memorise for a start?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 03, 2011, 19:53:08 PM

Nintendo Brain training ftw.


That"s on the DS, yes?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Jon MW on January 03, 2011, 20:06:21 PM
I"ve been working on stud so the most important thing to get to grips with was remembering discards. I built that up from remembering when cards related to my cards were discarded (things to complete straights, flushes and obv. cards to hit pairs and trips - that"s about 6 steps btw) to remembering the "other stuff" as well - i.e. think about what you could take notice of, decide what you could do with that information and work out what"s important to how you play

Bet sizing could be a good place to start, lots of people don"t vary that



Nintendo Brain training ftw.


That"s on the DS, yes?


Brain Training in general has been studied, they"ve given people Brain Training tests and similar related tests.

They"ve followed the Brain Training, then they"ve been retested.

Everybody does better in the Brain Training tests but nobody does better in the related tests.

i.e. Brain Training makes you better at Brain Training

Generally keeping active (physically and mentally) will generally improve your health (physical and mental), but when you start doing specific exercises you are only getting better in those specific things. That"s why working out ways to test yourself in a poker environment is probably the more efficient way to go
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 04, 2011, 00:37:33 AM


Play a DTD £300 Deepstack

£300 is far too much for me to buy-in but I"ll try to satellite. First one tonight.



That"s one goal sorted then!

I might be rubbish & not know what I"m doing but ffs, I must be doing summat right (http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/dontask.gif)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Chipaccrual on January 04, 2011, 00:40:25 AM



Play a DTD £300 Deepstack

£300 is far too much for me to buy-in but I"ll try to satellite. First one tonight.



That"s one goal sorted then!

I might be rubbish & not know what I"m doing but ffs, I must be doing summat right (http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/dontask.gif)


See, this blog thing focuses the mind.  Nice one Jack.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 04, 2011, 01:07:03 AM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 04, 2011, 01:11:12 AM
By the way, I"ve never posted hands before so if I"m missing some info please let me know.

The second hand. Same satellite, down to 2 tables, about 14 left. Ish. I can"t remember, lol.

1000.00/2000.00 Texas Hold'em (No Limit )
Hand started: 03 January 2011 22:06:55
DUSK 300 5 SEATS RB (Real /Tournament )
Seat 3: whatacatch (23692.00)
Seat 4: para1977 (17422.00)
Seat 5: 6Street (17945.00)
Seat 6: xtechnolog (39114.00)
Seat 8: leeson1 (14952.00)
Seat 10: eggyhead (20062.00)
whatacatch Ante 200.00
para1977 Ante 200.00
6Street Ante 200.00
xtechnolog Ante 200.00
leeson1 Ante 200.00
eggyhead Ante 200.00
whatacatch post SB 1000.00
para1977 post BB 2000.00
** Deal **
whatacatch [N/A, N/A]
para1977 [N/A, N/A]
6Street [N/A, N/A]
xtechnolog [8c, 8h]
leeson1 [N/A, N/A]
eggyhead [N/A, N/A]
*** Bet Round 1 ***
6Street Fold
xtechnolog Raise to 5000.00
leeson1 Fold
eggyhead All-in 19862.00
whatacatch Fold
para1977 Fold
xtechnolog Fold
*** Showdown *** : Rake: 0.00 Total Pot: 14200.00
whatacatch Fold Win: 0.00
para1977 Fold Win: 0.00
6Street Fold Win: 0.00
xtechnolog Fold Win: 0.00
leeson1 Fold Win: 0.00
eggyhead By default Win: 14200.00
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Santino67 on January 04, 2011, 02:03:44 AM
Hi Jack, GL with the blog. I look forward to enjoying this one as much as the others. Just a wee comment on hands above. Very similar starting hands but in my opinion the situations are very different due to the blinds and stacks.

The first one with 7/7 I believe (even without hindsight) you make the right lay down. I base this on the fact that you haven"t invested too much and been significantly re-raised by someone with a bigger stack who can potentially bust you with too many hands that are a/already dominating you or b/a coin flip

The second hand with 8/8 I"m calling. My reasoning here is that you"ve already raised the pot 25% of the guys stack and when he shoves there"s now 29k in the middle (please correct me if I"m wrong on that) and just under 15k for you to call and without risk of busting. In addition his range, with 10BB"s left and almost 9.2k to steal in the middle, could be pretty wide and i believe you"re probably looking at a coin flip. You"re getting 2/1 odds and If he has a bigger pair then you can still get lucky to bust him, but essentially I think the coin flip is more of a possibility.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: noble1 on January 04, 2011, 09:32:20 AM
Survival is more important than accumulation late in a satellite tournament.The payout is the same for however many players earn seats at the end of the satellite. So SAT strategy means we are no longer playing with a win in mind, but now its the goal of being one of several or whatever amount of seats that are awarded, our goal is to make the payout structure. SAT theory states because of pay structure it means we won"t make many of the moves we might make late in a regular tourney, because they are too risky for us to be able to make them profitably. You simply can"t play them like a normal tournament, have a look through the strat forum, someone posted a good article on satellite strategy awhile back..

edit - i better add that the approach changes according to how big of a buy in the SAT is or if its a winner takes all, how many seats [low buy in, hardly any seats] etc etc,,,,
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Swinebag on January 04, 2011, 17:53:00 PM
In a normal tourney, I"m probably stacking off in both hands. (I"m not the greatest folder though ???)

In a satty, raise folding is fine for both hands, maybe fold pre in hand 2 (you are in EP and have a top 3 stack and are too easy a target for the shorter stacks to 3 bet you off marginal hands)

wd on binking a seat for the deepstack
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 04, 2011, 20:42:06 PM
Nice job on binking the seat at DTD. Hope you get a good result to start 2011 in style.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 04, 2011, 23:39:02 PM
Thanks for the input on the hands fellas.

I think I still fold the 77 in a regular tourney but probs ship with the 88.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 04, 2011, 23:47:48 PM
Trivial question.

When recording satellite entries, do you record the successful sat pay out as £0 or (e.g.) £330? Then when the object tourney is played record the buy-in as £330 or £0 respectively?

Is the answer irrelevant? Are both options valid? If not, why not?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Santino67 on January 04, 2011, 23:50:51 PM

Trivial question.

When recording satellite entries, do you record the successful sat pay out as £0 or (e.g.) £330? Then when the object tourney is played record the buy-in as £330 or £0 respectively?

Is the answer irrelevant? Are both options valid? If not, why not?


For recording purposes it would be either £0 for both or £330 for both I reckon.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: PHIL_TC on January 04, 2011, 23:57:54 PM

Nice job on binking the seat at DTD. Hope you get a good result to start 2011 in style.


Thats fantastic! Great start to the year!  +1 hoping you get not just a good result but a fantastic one will have my fingers crossed.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Swinebag on January 04, 2011, 23:58:38 PM

Trivial question.

When recording satellite entries, do you record the successful sat pay out as £0 or (e.g.) £330? Then when the object tourney is played record the buy-in as £330 or £0 respectively?

Is the answer irrelevant? Are both options valid? If not, why not?


surely if you record the payout as £0 from the satellite then the buyin for the target tourney is £0 as well?

FWIW, I record £330 for both
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 05, 2011, 01:41:57 AM


Trivial question.

When recording satellite entries, do you record the successful sat pay out as £0 or (e.g.) £330? Then when the object tourney is played record the buy-in as £330 or £0 respectively?

Is the answer irrelevant? Are both options valid? If not, why not?


surely if you record the payout as £0 from the satellite then the buyin for the target tourney is £0 as well?

FWIW, I record £330 for both


Of course, they would be the same. D"oh! Just got mixed-up - honest!

£330 for both it is then.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 05, 2011, 02:02:29 AM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 05, 2011, 08:21:42 AM

4/1 Sky TOTTY - £11 - 11/59 £0 but won free entry into blonde tourney woth £5 (I think)


£5.50 Jack  ;D it"s the little things  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 05, 2011, 22:13:51 PM
My resolve to take the poker more seriously isn"t going very well atm. I"m still playing 2 tournies without really concentrating whilst watching tv, reading forums and chatting on line!

The current fad for new diary threads isn"t helping  ::)

I"m spending more time than ever catching up on blonde.

I think I"m going to have to restrict myself to one tourney at a time to give myself more chance.

It doesn"t help that I"ve only only had about 17hours sleep since 1pm on New Year"s Day! Ashes"ll soon be over though :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 05, 2011, 23:50:39 PM
The people it"s been my good fortune to meet playing poker

An occasional series.

Phil "PHIL_TC" Tompkinson

To be honest, I don"t know Phil ever so well. We"ve shared the odd table and the odd pint. But there"s some folk that, as soon as you meet them, you know they"re good uns. Phil comes under this category. Yes, he dyes his hair. Yes, he wears sunglasses. And yes, he has an iPod. Luckily he also has a friendly demeanour and a ready smile and is good company. Looking forward to buying him a pint in Spain. Top man.

EDIT: I didn"t remember to buy Phil a pint :( it"ll have to be this weekend in Bolton)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: pables on January 06, 2011, 00:56:44 AM

The people it"s been my good fortune to meet playing poker

An occasional series.

Phil "PHIL_TC" Tompkinson

To be honest, I don"t know Phil ever so well. We"ve shared the odd table and the odd pint. But there"s some folk that, as soon as you meet them, you know they"re good uns. Phil comes under this category. Yes, he dyes his hair. Yes, he wears sunglasses. And yes, he has an iPod. Luckily he also has a friendly demeanour and a ready smile and is good company. Looking forward to buying him a pint in Spain. Top man.


+1
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: PHIL_TC on January 06, 2011, 13:27:07 PM
And for my sins I also own several hoodies, however Spain will be the last official outing for my sunglasses  ;D

Cheers Jack (and Ian) means a lot, look forward to sharing several beers over in Spain with you and several more in the new season.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 06, 2011, 16:51:17 PM

And for my sins I also own several hoodies, however Spain will be the last official outing for my sunglasses  ;D

Cheers Jack (and Ian) means a lot, look forward to sharing several beers over in Spain with you and several more in the new season.

So it was green in Ireland, Blue in Coventry are we going to see the red hair Phil?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: deanp27 on January 06, 2011, 16:55:31 PM
i like the way you played the 2 midpairs in the DTD sat Jack, i don"t think you are ever going to get exploited by players in these sats because people play tight(generally) at late stages and you prob have a tight image. In a std tournament i wouldn"t be raise/folding either of them.

Good luck in the deepstack and in any other tournament you play.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Swinebag on January 06, 2011, 17:02:16 PM


And for my sins I also own several hoodies, however Spain will be the last official outing for my sunglasses  ;D

Cheers Jack (and Ian) means a lot, look forward to sharing several beers over in Spain with you and several more in the new season.

So it was green in Ireland, Blue in Coventry are we going to see the red hair Phil?


red with a yellow mohican please!!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: PHIL_TC on January 06, 2011, 18:32:44 PM
Be rude not to attempt another colour I reckon whilst I still have some hair left Steve :D

Rob a mohican is being more than slightly ambitious.. it"ll look more like this with my thinning bit on top I reckon ;D

(http://www.youknowit.com/contact-lens-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Spain-Flag-Contact-Lenses.jpg)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Swinebag on January 06, 2011, 19:38:07 PM

Be rude not to attempt another colour I reckon whilst I still have some hair left Steve :D

Rob a mohican is being more than slightly ambitious.. it"ll look more like this with my thinning bit on top I reckon ;D

(http://www.youknowit.com/contact-lens-blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Spain-Flag-Contact-Lenses.jpg)


I"m sure you will be able buy a yellow felt tip to fill the gaps in ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Cyntaf on January 06, 2011, 20:33:29 PM
Oh hi Phil, only reckonised you by the gap in your yellow hair................ ;D

Congratulations Jack, good reading so far and the very best of luck with your poker.......Starting in Spain.

Hope you all had a great festive season, and i"ll see you all next Poker season(all being well).

Take care now and y"all enjoy yourselves.

Thanks for all your company through 2010.

Paul M...Xxxx
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 06, 2011, 22:28:17 PM
Gutted you"re not going to Spain Paul :(

How the hell was this allowed to happen! Paulie, you"re the tour leader - we need answers imo!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 06, 2011, 22:36:36 PM
No poker for me tonight. I was summoned to my sister"s to attempt to get her broadband working. Moving on...

Looking forward to getting a relatively early night tonight when England take a 3-1 Ashes series away win with an opening over hat-trick.

And that"s England. Not England & Wales or (roflcopters) Wales & England! Okay, England & South Africa...maybe.

You Welshies should just stick to pwning us at poker. Leave the cricket to the fellas that invented it.

Simon Jones was an honorary Englishman btw.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 06, 2011, 22:45:22 PM
As reported a day or two ago, I binked a seat in the weekend"s DTD Deepstack starting at 5pm on Saturday.

In an epic instance of social diary mis-management, whilst flicking through next week"s Radio Times, I noticed the biggest rugby game of the domestic rugby season, my beloved Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints is on Sky at, you guessed it, 5pm :(

On the plus side JP, I"ve never missed a Tigers" TV appearance that they haven"t won! Having said that, I could be home for the start of the second half. It"s only a 40 minute journey.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 06, 2011, 23:56:40 PM

Good luck with the blog Martyn Jack.


Nearly missed this!

Thank you Antoine.












Oh and gfy :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Tiger-flash on January 07, 2011, 13:59:09 PM
Great blog jack and was very interesting. I have so much to say but i will try and keep it brief mate lol

Books: Every hand reveal by Gus Hansen (which i left on the plane coming back from my honeymoon DOH!)  :(
Tournament tips from the pros by Shane Smith
The big book of poker by Ken warren

Autobiographies: For richer for poorer by Vicky Coren
Shut up and deal by Jesse May
The life and times of a poker legend and swimming with the devilfish by (of course) Devilfish
Check-raising the devil by Mike Matusow

Basic books: poker for dummies and super system along with Dan Harrington

Videos: rounders and Stu ungar


On the bankroll decussion, play with 5 to 10% max only
write down all tournies you play live and online with dates, times and how many players etc with finishing position and winnings. Subtract buy ins from winnings to see if you are up or down in profit

Having played with you before i think you have a solid game and i dont think you should worry too much about your game. Having qualified for the super 50 at xmas and the 300 (well done and good luck mate) and do well as capt for Notts your results speak for themselves. sorry for going all in with u when i had pocket sevens but i went with my gut

im the opposite to you and have a photographic memory but i always make the same mistakes when i have pocket nines, 10s and jacks. Experience is taught from your own mistakes so im still learning.    

Congrats on the weight loss! It takes a lot of dedication to achieve that and if you do this in poker you will go far

Keeping fit: to keep weight off i run 10 k (6.25 miles) a week and go to gym 3-4 times a week with lots or cardio training, play golf (hench the name tiger) and still play vets football lol. My son plays for wolves academy so my weekends are always busy so i never get time to play live and ive never done a deepstack either. lets us know how you get on in yours. 

was that brief enough? :-\

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Newportlad on January 07, 2011, 18:51:50 PM

As reported a day or two ago, I binked a seat in the weekend"s DTD Deepstack starting at 5pm on Saturday.

In an epic instance of social diary mis-management, whilst flicking through next week"s Radio Times, I noticed the biggest rugby game of the domestic rugby season, my beloved Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints is on Sky at, you guessed it, 5pm :(

On the plus side JP, I"ve never missed a Tigers" TV appearance that they haven"t won! Having said that, I could be home for the start of the second half. It"s only a 40 minute journey.


To be fair Jack, you"re not going to have played many hands in the first couple of levels anyway are you...
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Ant1966 on January 07, 2011, 19:34:20 PM


Good luck with the blog Martyn Jack.


Nearly missed this!

Thank you Antoine.

Oh and gfy :)


:-*

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 07, 2011, 21:35:06 PM


As reported a day or two ago, I binked a seat in the weekend"s DTD Deepstack starting at 5pm on Saturday.

In an epic instance of social diary mis-management, whilst flicking through next week"s Radio Times, I noticed the biggest rugby game of the domestic rugby season, my beloved Leicester Tigers v Northampton Saints is on Sky at, you guessed it, 5pm :(

On the plus side JP, I"ve never missed a Tigers" TV appearance that they haven"t won! Having said that, I could be home for the start of the second half. It"s only a 40 minute journey.


To be fair Jack, you"re not going to have played many hands in the first couple of levels anyway are you...


lol

You know me too well Darren.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 07, 2011, 21:55:41 PM




was that brief enough? :-\




Cheers Simon. It"s about the right size now! ;D

No, thanks for that.

Don"t forget the last league game on Sunday. I"m hoping to have to miss it by having a deep run at DTD but highly unlikely I spose.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Claw75 on January 07, 2011, 22:24:26 PM
good stuff so far jack!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 07, 2011, 22:41:51 PM

good stuff so far jack!


Cheers Claw. I might have to rip-off your rather splendid blonde diary (http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=51304.0) and post some music too just so everyone knows what a cool kinda guy sad tosser I am. If you"ll allow me?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 07, 2011, 22:44:27 PM
MUSIC OMG (given your tastes I am at the moment deleting YouTube from the entire interweb)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 07, 2011, 22:55:28 PM
gtfo my most illustrious thread! Palestine!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 07, 2011, 22:58:35 PM

gtfo my most illustrious thread! Palestine!


eh !
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 07, 2011, 23:10:47 PM
Hey Jack

What are you looking to achieve with the take it more seriously and improve bit. What occurs to me is that if you really want to make money out of tournment poker the way to do it is to get a good understanding of shoving, reshoving and calling ranges. I don"t know if there are any decent books on ICM but maybe sitngo Wiz would be a good place to start. I am trying to learn about this at the moment and it is pretty tough going but as far as actually making money out of tournament poker I think undertsanding this will help you more than anything else. Harrington talks about the very simple ICM concepts when he mentions the gap concept of course but there is quite a bit more to it than that.

Anywai if you could go and figure that out and explain it to me once you have that would be great :-)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 07, 2011, 23:24:08 PM

Hey Jack

What are you looking to achieve with the take it more seriously and improve bit. What occurs to me is that if you really want to make money out of tournment poker the way to do it is to get a good understanding of shoving, reshoving and calling ranges. I don"t know if there are any decent books on ICM but maybe sitngo Wiz would be a good place to start. I am trying to learn about this at the moment and it is pretty tough going but as far as actually making money out of tournament poker I think undertsanding this will help you more than anything else. Harrington talks about the very simple ICM concepts when he mentions the gap concept of course but there is quite a bit more to it than that.

Anywai if you could go and figure that out and explain it to me once you have that would be great :-)


In the unimaginable event that I figure it out, I"m afraid you"re unlikely to be around in the 2 second time span my memory will last to explain it to you.

As for what I"m trying to achieve. Well the improvement would be an end in itself. At the moment I live in constant fear of making an @rse of myself. Come to think of it, that doesn"t just apply to the poker table.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 07, 2011, 23:55:50 PM

At the moment I live in constant fear of making an @rse of myself.


Not happening just enjoy yourself, don"t pressure yourself. It"s a game FFS enjoy  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 08, 2011, 00:13:55 AM
I picked my 3D blu-ray player up today. It came with a copy of Shrek 3D.

The perfect accompaniment to my beautiful (if a little over-priced ;D) 46" 3D telly.

So why have I just spent nearly £20 on cinema tickets? (http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/djinn.gif)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 08, 2011, 00:16:04 AM

So why have I just spent nearly £20 on cinema tickets? (http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/djinn.gif)


Says it all really
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 08, 2011, 00:41:22 AM
The first of my new poker books arrived today, Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand At A Time. A cursory skim through and it looks good so I"ll look forward to getting to grips with it.

I think I might try to set aside one night a week for a spot of reading otherwise I"ll just never get through them.

To be honest, my intent to take it more seriously has been a bit lol up to now. Can I blame the Ashes and an upsurge of activity on blonde combining to steal my spare time and beauty sleep?

Still it"s Saturday tomorrow and after a (hopefully) good night"s sleep I"ve got some free time so I can get my spreadsheet sorted. I"ll be a bit loathe to start reading WPTOHAAT and then being tempted to try unfamiliar ideas in a half-@rsed way at DTD tomorrow evening. Best just go with my full-@rsed game I reckon for now.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 08, 2011, 00:50:31 AM

tempted to try unfamiliar ideas in a half-@rsed way at DTD tomorrow evening.


Oh No


Best just go with my full-@rsed game I reckon for now.


Oh Yes
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 08, 2011, 12:22:11 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 08, 2011, 12:25:31 PM


At the moment I live in constant fear of making an @rse of myself.


Not happening just enjoy yourself, don"t pressure yourself. It"s a game FFS enjoy  ;D

The man talks sense y" know

Good luck today TID
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 08, 2011, 14:33:20 PM
Just sitting down to enjoy my first rugby game in 3D, Harlequins v Wasps. Should be good.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Eck on January 08, 2011, 15:26:38 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Waz1892 on January 08, 2011, 15:46:47 PM

Just sitting down to enjoy my first rugby game in 3D, Harlequins v Wasps. Should be good.


shouldn"t you be at DTD?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 08, 2011, 15:58:50 PM
I"m just off now Waz - I hope it"s starting at 5pm and they haven"t brought it forward!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Waz1892 on January 08, 2011, 16:27:20 PM

I"m just off now Waz - I hope it"s starting at 5pm and they haven"t brought it forward!


Well all the very best.  :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Des on January 08, 2011, 16:44:17 PM
Loving the diary Jack and good luck with it and at DTD today.

Cheers,

Des.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Ant1966 on January 08, 2011, 18:18:29 PM
Is Jack still in?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 08, 2011, 18:20:08 PM

Is Jack still in?


;D no "bad" text yet
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 08, 2011, 18:33:13 PM


Is Jack still in?


;D no "bad" text yet

He won"t have played a hand yet, it"s only been going 90 minutes
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 08, 2011, 19:24:38 PM
Jack on 10.8k - was on 12.5k but got battered by a runner runner flush when he had KKK
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on January 08, 2011, 20:21:00 PM
Good Luck Jack. Please text Ger often as this is our only update source :(
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 08, 2011, 21:21:30 PM
Jack

"5k. Totally card dead. I did get KK but A on the flop knackered that"

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 08, 2011, 21:40:35 PM
ooops I will let Jack tell you  ::)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 09, 2011, 12:40:50 PM

ooops I will let Jack tell you  ::)


;D

I went okay for the first 3 levels. I didn"t get many hands, less than my share :) AK & TT were the best. I won a couple of decent pots with the TT and 66 when I flopped a set. I managed to get up to just short of 13k and ahead of average.

I lost a chunk to Jonathan Butters when I raised in pre with KJs. He called in the bb. The flop was K-high rainbow and I bet 2/3 pot to his check & get called. The turn is a 9 and the 2nd spade. He bets, I call. The river is another K which blinds me to the fact that it"s also the 3rd spade. He bets 1k and I quickly call. I was a bit mad with myself immediately after but having time to reflect, I think I"m probably right to call. He showed the nut flush obv (having paired the 9 on the turn).

I then go absolutely card dead for the next three levels until picking up KK early pos. I raise, which in itself should have sent everyone running for the hills. I get one caller. The flop comes 3A3 and I decide to meekly check (I"d convinced myself I was behind as I was up against the bloke who had been an absolute card-rack AND had the deck smashing him in the face). He checks too. The turn comes a 6. I check again having given up on the hand, he bets and I sigh fold. He does however show a set of 6"s. Perhaps I should have shoved the flop? I had 5.5k at 150/300/25.

Just an orbit or so later I find AA early with just under 5k and raise again to 800 & get called by the bb. The flop comes KT4 all hearts and I immediately turn psychic, foretelling my fate :). The bb bets 1k, I shove for just over 4k. He obviously calls with JQ one of which is a heart. The turn is the 5h to put me out of my misery straight away.

I quite enjoyed it but it"s never nice to be card dead. I was a bit nervous beforehand tbh which I think led to me making a couple of silly mistakes - missing the possible flush was one and I chucked a 500 chip in to raise with AT which had to go as a call (which is pretty unforgiveable).

I had been told beforehand that the standard of play wouldn"t be that great and that was definitely true. One bloke contrived to give all his chips away after 20 mins with 77 on a 6-high flop when up against AA. That was an eye-opener!
There were a couple of other hands that made my jaw gape a little but sadly, I can"t remember what they were.

I really, really tried to concentrate and remember some of the action but it just wasn"t happening. Even some of the details of my own hands above are sketchy. It"s very frustrating. What would people think to keeping a pen & notebook at the table for note-taking? I don"t suppose there is an Android app for recording live tournament hands? I"ve got to try something. A goldfish playing poker is always going to struggle.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 09, 2011, 13:50:19 PM
UL - cant do a whole lot about these days except grin and learn
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on January 09, 2011, 14:13:48 PM
Notebook and pen at the table is OK IMO.

If anyone asks what you are doing just tell them it"s for your new book.  ;D

My understanding of the rules is that you can make as many notes as you like at the table but are not allowed to refer to them during a hand.

Unlucky yesterday, hope you enjoyed the experience and can at least remember being there.  ;)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 09, 2011, 17:26:21 PM

Notebook and pen at the table is OK IMO.

If anyone asks what you are doing just tell them it"s for your new book.  ;D

My understanding of the rules is that you can make as many notes as you like at the table but are not allowed to refer to them during a hand.

Unlucky yesterday, hope you enjoyed the experience and can at least remember being there.  ;)


;D

It"s a clear memory generally speaking but if you were to ask me in a few months time, I wouldn"t be so sure!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 09, 2011, 18:11:57 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: deanp27 on January 09, 2011, 18:16:11 PM
don"t beat yourself up about the kings hand, jamming flop/turn only achieves one thing - worse fold and you get called when you are beat only - shame someone caught up but chances of an underpair catching are really low.

Can"t really follow the KJ hand, as described he caught a runner runner flush but wtf did he c/c the flop with in that case, pretty sure i don"t fold trips anyway without a sound read.

standard is pretty bad in that tourney generally with a couple of dozen really good players sprinkled in (imo) and i would play it every month if i could, certainly nothing to be nervous about.

prob wouldn"t have a notepad at table, don"t really see the point - maybe save really interesting hands for discussion in your phone or something
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 09, 2011, 18:18:45 PM
Brilliant, brilliant win by the Tigers yesterday over our neighbours Northampton. We"ve opened up a 6 point lead over them but have played two games more. However, a bird in the hand etc.

JP Round, David Steele, Stanley Unwin, your boys took...

No, I can"t do it. Rich Stevenson would rip me to bits.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Chipaccrual on January 09, 2011, 18:19:52 PM
Jack,

Remind me in Spain and I"ll show you the spreadsheet I use.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 09, 2011, 18:22:07 PM

prob wouldn"t have a notepad at table, don"t really see the point - maybe save really interesting hands for discussion in your phone or something


So, correct me if I"m wrong & reading between the lines, if you saw me with a notepad you"d think I was a nob ;D

Always a worry obv.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: deanp27 on January 09, 2011, 18:26:02 PM


prob wouldn"t have a notepad at table, don"t really see the point - maybe save really interesting hands for discussion in your phone or something


So, correct me if I"m wrong & reading between the lines, if you saw me with a notepad you"d think I was a nob ;D

Always a worry obv.


wouldn"t quite go that far but some might see you as a bit of a novice (whether that is good or bad i dunno) but just seems a pain in the arse to do this while playing - spose its easier if you only play one hand a level
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 09, 2011, 18:28:51 PM

Jack,

Remind me in Spain and I"ll show you the spreadsheet I use.


Bless your heart Leigh. Ger"s sent me a link to one but I haven"t had chance to have a proper look yet. It"s from the flopturnriver.com website - not the same one is it? I would expect it"s probably a bespoke one you"ve conjured up yourself - I"d certainly be interested to have a look. Just worried how much I"ll be able to take in or remember in Spain ;D.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Eck on January 09, 2011, 18:29:21 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 09, 2011, 18:30:17 PM

spose its easier if you only play one hand a level


Too easy - must resist  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 09, 2011, 18:30:41 PM



prob wouldn"t have a notepad at table, don"t really see the point - maybe save really interesting hands for discussion in your phone or something


So, correct me if I"m wrong & reading between the lines, if you saw me with a notepad you"d think I was a nob ;D

Always a worry obv.


wouldn"t quite go that far but some might see you as a bit of a novice (whether that is good or bad i dunno) but just seems a pain in the **** to do this while playing - spose its easier if you only play one hand a level


One hand a level? What am I? Some sort of super-aggro Scandie!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 09, 2011, 18:35:44 PM
Right. It"s a league Sunday and it"s time to get my sarnies made for work and my salad prepped ready to be stuffed down at the 1st break. Then it"s time to rally the troops for the last game of the season.

The outcome of the promotion spots was all decided last time. Luton have the formality of winning the title. Hopefully Notts can secure 2nd.

The Notts Player of the Season trophy is still very much up for grabs with, I think from memory (gl with that), 6 players still in with a shout.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Chipaccrual on January 09, 2011, 18:38:08 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: MintTrav on January 09, 2011, 19:01:56 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Jon MW on January 09, 2011, 19:09:27 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 09, 2011, 19:12:59 PM

such as not playing after 2am, or showing you need to work on your PLO for example


Ah ok point taken  8)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Eck on January 09, 2011, 19:23:29 PM
If Jack is like me Jon, don"t think he will be playing much other than holdem donkaments. Doubt he will have that much variation in the games he plays. If he is like me I normally play same 3 tourneys with a couple of speed/turbo"s fired in later if I bust early. I understand what you are saying but doubt there will be much to gain except the thrill of another well maintained spreadsheet. A search on sharkscope will tell you your profit which is pretty much all you need imo but will also give you ROI and your ROI by buy in amount if you want. Would be really surprised to see many leaks identified by a spreadsheet that I wasn"t aware of tbh.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Jon MW on January 09, 2011, 19:31:18 PM

... doubt there will be much to gain except the thrill of another well maintained spreadsheet. ..


enough reason by itself obv
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 10, 2011, 21:49:24 PM
APAT Notts finished off another successful season in style with Bainn winning last night"s last league game. This secured the runner-up spot in the league for us which ensured back-to-back promotions.

APAT Notts players won an amazing 6 of the 10 tourneys, including all of the last three.

It seems changes are afoot for the coming, new season. I can obviously understand why. I just hope they aren"t too far reaching and we can have some continuity from the previous formats.

Tweaking ftw!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 10, 2011, 22:00:00 PM
Well I"ve still not got my@rse into gear as regards trying to get myself edumercated about this here poker nonsense. But I have realised that I certainly DO need to learn a bit more about the game as I"m prone to making some basic errors.

I think I"m gonna set aside one night a week to do a bit of reading. Although I"ve ordered three of the books that have been recommended to me (thanks fellas), I"m gonna start with Harrington 1 as I think it"ll give me a good underpinning first. And if it"s old school, so much the better, cos so am I!

What I"m struggling with at the minute is trying to find time to read or even play. Since Christmas, all I seem to have done is read diaries on here and on blonde!

No poker again tonight and I"m off to watch "The King"s Speech" tomorrow night after reading a glowing report from our Media Director.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 10, 2011, 22:37:07 PM
As Claw"s given me the go-ahead to rip off her music vid posts in her blonde diary, here"s my first selection.

It"s from Elvis Costello (http://www.elviscostello.com/). It was bound to be really. I first got into the former Declan Patrick MacManus as a callow youth of 15, very nearly 32 years - THIRTY-TWO (wow!) years ago! This was just after his iconic album Armed Forces was released.

I"ve been to see him in concert probably half a dozen or so times but not for a very long time now. I think I ought to add it to my 2011 (/12?) goals to catch up with him live again.

He"s just released his 32nd studio album - National Ransom - which is his now trademark eclectic mix of innumerable musical styles.

My current fave, which always entails cranking the stereo up a notch, is Bullets For The New-Born King - a folky ditty.

This isn"t the best recording to say the least but it"s the only one I could find:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op3qsy3B0Jk[/youtube]

BULLETS FOR THE NEW-BORN KING

No one looks in this place for motive or any hope
But for the dead shot of an amber glass
The blue light of a votive

The rain obscured the window
As the pain was dulled by the grains
Absolved in spoons and flames
In fear in time dissolving

It's not for the faint of pulse
Or anybody false
Those amateurs who only shed their skin
So where are those traitors now, we once called patriots?
Just like those saints who seem to revel in their sins

O my eyes were filled with tears that were stinging
After our assassin's work was done
But hands and bells are only there for the wringing
As we were bringing bullets for the new-born king

The trumpet sounds lamenting
Trampling down the blooms of the deceased
The double agent girl and the fallen priest were heading for the border

Somewhere at the high command there stayed the palest hand
That saw the order countermand
Erased a tape recorder and then they hung him from a window cord

Swallow down that voodoo vial to still your breath a while
Before we spill this tale that has been spun
And so I shall now confide all that I once denied
Oh I'm so sorry for the things I've done

O my eyes were filled with tears that were stinging
After our assassin's work was done
But hands and bells are only there for the wringing
As we were bringing bullet for the new-born king

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 10, 2011, 22:40:51 PM
Well, just when you thought you might be able to squeeze a bit of poker in, the bods at channel 4 go and schedule the magnificent Shameless for every night this week!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 10, 2011, 23:12:41 PM
I may just be the greatest.

No, not the pokerz. Obv.

I am in the habit of having porridge for breakfast with a handful of sultanas and a pureed banana mixed in.

On Saturday night I had a couple of glasses of my Baileys Christmas box. This only left a drop.

This morning I had the inspired urge to empty the Baileys" dregs into my brekkie.

ZOMG!

Possibly the greatest breakfast ever.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 10, 2011, 23:17:10 PM
Atta boy coming back to the dark side
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Fatcatstu on January 10, 2011, 23:42:53 PM
getting practice in for the weekend :D i liek your style sir!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 10, 2011, 23:53:26 PM
I must admit, Petch did give me a funny look as I was hoofing the Baileys in!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 11, 2011, 22:42:03 PM
At the risk of getting into trouble for mentioning poker on the weekend as somebody in with a chance of getting the top ranking, what would that mean to you to achieve this? Is it a consideration going into the tournament for you?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 11, 2011, 22:49:42 PM

Is it a consideration going into the tournament for you?


DOH !!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 12, 2011, 23:20:15 PM

At the risk of getting into trouble for mentioning poker on the weekend as somebody in with a chance of getting the top ranking, what would that mean to you to achieve this? Is it a consideration going into the tournament for you?


Well.

As my ramblings on here have shown, I"m very much punching above my weight to be in third position in the live rankings going into the last event of the season. I certainly enjoyed my time at the top of the rankings too. Obviously, I"d love to bink a decent points result in Lloret and overhaul Darren and yourself but I"d also be a tad embarrassed as my abilities are somewhat less than my results would imply.

Doesn"t mean I won"t be trying like hell though!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 12, 2011, 23:30:34 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: pables on January 12, 2011, 23:32:56 PM


At the risk of getting into trouble for mentioning poker on the weekend as somebody in with a chance of getting the top ranking, what would that mean to you to achieve this? Is it a consideration going into the tournament for you?


Well.

As my ramblings on here have shown, I"m very much punching above my weight to be in third position in the live rankings going into the last event of the season. I certainly enjoyed my time at the top of the rankings too. Obviously, I"d love to bink a decent points result in Lloret and overhaul Darren and yourself but I"d also be a tad embarrassed as my abilities are somewhat less than my results would imply.

Doesn"t mean I won"t be trying like hell though!


Poppycock, you"re where you are on merit m8 and one day you"ll realise that. Praise is hard to accept I know, but Jack you"ve definitely got a good solid game

cheers

your PR officer  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 12, 2011, 23:33:49 PM
The last drop of Baileys went in the porridge this morning.

However, as luck would have it, I came back from the cinema with some pick-n-mix left.

Tomorrow my porridge will be embellished with chocolate mini eggs & Smarties ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 12, 2011, 23:37:14 PM



At the risk of getting into trouble for mentioning poker on the weekend as somebody in with a chance of getting the top ranking, what would that mean to you to achieve this? Is it a consideration going into the tournament for you?


Well.

As my ramblings on here have shown, I"m very much punching above my weight to be in third position in the live rankings going into the last event of the season. I certainly enjoyed my time at the top of the rankings too. Obviously, I"d love to bink a decent points result in Lloret and overhaul Darren and yourself but I"d also be a tad embarrassed as my abilities are somewhat less than my results would imply.

Doesn"t mean I won"t be trying like hell though!


Poppycock, you"re where you are on merit m8 and one day you"ll realise that. Praise is hard to accept I know, but Jack you"ve definitely got a good solid game

cheers

your PR officer  ;D


Nice of you to say Ian, but I wish you could get into my head to see my decision-making process during a tourney.

It"s not for the agoraphobics among us!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: pables on January 12, 2011, 23:38:54 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 13, 2011, 01:22:30 AM

but I wish you could get into my head to see my decision-making process during a tourney.


No way - too dark a place  8)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Fatcatstu on January 13, 2011, 05:55:57 AM


but I wish you could get into my head to see my decision-making process during a tourney.


No way - too dark a place  8)


Pot and kettle sir!!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on January 13, 2011, 07:27:03 AM
What?  WHAT?!  I get all this rubbish about SALADS from ya when we chat and now stumble onto the truth.  Bailey"s and sweets in yer porridge?!  You are in big trouble Mr.  
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 13, 2011, 18:04:02 PM

What?  WHAT?!  I get all this rubbish about SALADS from ya when we chat and now stumble onto the truth.  Bailey"s and sweets in yer porridge?!  You are in big trouble Mr. 


I have to walk on the wild side occasionally to keep me on the straight and narrow. Proberly.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 13, 2011, 21:09:25 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Paulie_D on January 13, 2011, 21:12:40 PM

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/IMAG0030.jpg)



Is that before or after you ate it?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 13, 2011, 21:12:52 PM
OMG the cat throws up better than that shyte...... It tastes so bad you have to put a pound of seasoning on it
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on January 13, 2011, 21:14:50 PM
what"s that green stuff????
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 13, 2011, 21:18:34 PM
Feckin" heathens.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Waz1892 on January 13, 2011, 21:21:47 PM
aahhchoo...sorry bless me
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 13, 2011, 21:25:40 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 13, 2011, 21:35:02 PM
Here"s the same plate, 2 years earlier, snapped for the epic "Rate my breakfast" thread on blonde - nice one Dewi!

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/Brekkie1.jpg)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 13, 2011, 21:36:58 PM

Here"s the same plate, 2 years earlier, snapped for the epic "Rate my breakfast" thread on blonde - nice one Dewi!

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/Brekkie1.jpg)


Now thats what I am talking about. Where are the beanz
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 13, 2011, 21:42:04 PM
I posted that in response to my previous brekkie photo getting slated. I went for the cultured, half a fresh tomato after I"d smothered the last one in chopped tinned tommies. I much prefer fried, chopped tinned tomatoes to both fresh tomatoes and beans on a breakfast. I vaguely remember :(. Hoping to get re-acquainted with the dark side this weekend :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 13, 2011, 21:56:43 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 14, 2011, 07:10:42 AM
Up after a good night"s sleep. Packed and, after a shower, ready to go!

See you all in about 7 hours time.

This is going to be fun!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: TheSnapper on January 14, 2011, 09:42:23 AM

Up after a good night"s sleep. Packed and, after a shower, ready to go!

See you all in about 7 hours time.

This is going to be fun!


Hope you enjoyed the sleep cos its the last one for a while. The Hotel Excelsior is made of paper it seems!

Bring some ear plugs, more to follow....
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on January 14, 2011, 09:47:30 AM


Up after a good night"s sleep. Packed and, after a shower, ready to go!

See you all in about 7 hours time.

This is going to be fun!


Hope you enjoyed the sleep cos its the last one for a while. The Hotel Excelsior is made of paper it seems!

Bring some ear plugs, more to follow....


With all their mod cons, they forgot the walls.  lol
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 14, 2011, 09:47:42 AM
With the "sleeping draught" that will be ingested that will probably not be a problem.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 14, 2011, 17:39:26 PM
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/IMAG0032.jpg)
Feck me it"s a motley crew!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 19, 2011, 19:34:30 PM
Well, that was a good weekend!

The poker was a bit shoddy from my perspective - I think the liberal intake of alcohol before the event may have had more than a little to do with that.

I"ve got a few more photos on my phone that I"ll try and get up in the near future.

Looking forward to Bolton now. Friday night will be a bit hectic I think but on Saturday it"s time to concentrate on the poker. It"s too much of an honour to be picked to play to spoil it through drinking. I"m sure there"ll be plenty of time for that after I"m out. Especially if I play 22 as "creatively" as I did in Spain.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Mikeyboy9361 on January 19, 2011, 20:50:16 PM
Thing is when you play 22 "creatively" you usually end up losing a chunk, as I found out in Coventry! See you in Bolton, really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: samuel_9 on January 19, 2011, 21:23:33 PM

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/IMAG0032.jpg)
Feck me it"s a motley crew!
is that dave lee travis with the beard
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 21, 2011, 00:20:55 AM
A good night on the pokerz tonight.

I played 3 of the deepstacks on Sky Poker to help support blonde"s new sponsorship deal with them. I played two £2.20 tournies and a £22er. I managed to win one of the £2.20ers for £75 and came 2nd in the £22er for £156 (after having my oppo all-in & dominated post flop only for him to bink on the turn :()

That puts me in profit for the year to date. Which is nice.

I hit a straight flush on the way to my second place. At the time I thought it may have been a fishy play, but on reflection I don"t think it"s too bad.

Hand History #332044791 (21:19 20/01/2011)

Player   Action   Cards   Amount   Pot   Balance

ctbn    Small blind    100.00    100.00    20215.00

k_boyd80    Big blind       200.00    300.00    14078.75

   
Your hole cards
   
5c 4c
          
alter02    Call       200.00    500.00    5225.00

Direwolf    Fold            

technolog Call       200.00    700.00    8913.75

ctbn    Raise       500.00    1200.00    19715.00

k_boyd80    Fold            

alter02    Call       400.00    1600.00    4825.00

technolog Call       400.00    2000.00    8513.75

Flop
        
7c 6c th
          
ctbn    Bet       1500.00    3500.00    18215.00

alter02    All-in       4825.00    8325.00    0.00

technolog All-in       8513.75    16838.75    0.00

ctbn    Call       7013.75    23852.50    11201.25

ctbn    Show
   
td ad

alter02    Show
   
6s 6h

technolog Show   

5c 4c

Turn
        
9d
          
River
        
8c
          
technolog    Win    Straight Flush to the 8    23852.50       23852.50
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: samuel_9 on January 21, 2011, 09:14:05 AM
nice........ keep it up
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Jon MW on January 21, 2011, 12:20:20 PM

A good night on the pokerz tonight.

I played 3 of the deepstacks on Sky Poker to help support blonde"s new sponsorship deal with them. I played two £2.20 tournies and a £22er. I managed to win one of the £2.20ers for £75 and came 2nd in the £22er for £156 (after having my oppo all-in & dominated post flop only for him to bink on the turn :()
...


I can also recommend the "Tikay Sleepstack"

As well as the better than average* structure you can also keep entertained with some of the table chat and hand analysis

One player called an all-in 5 bet with ace high (for almost all of his >100bb stack) and spiked an ace on the river to knock out his opponent"s QQ (over pair to the flop when the money went in) - one of the other players then congratulated him on playing the hand well, and I"m fairly certain he wasn"t being ironic or sarcastic!

Later on a couple of players were left baffled as to why a short stack in the small blind would call 2 all ins with TJ - what was more baffling to me was that when one of them brought up a hand where he"d cracked AQ with AK; the AK player said he hadn"t minded that as "that was just a standard race"

All in all - a good tournament to play ;D




*for Sky poker
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 21, 2011, 18:34:17 PM


A good night on the pokerz tonight.

I played 3 of the deepstacks on Sky Poker to help support blonde"s new sponsorship deal with them. I played two £2.20 tournies and a £22er. I managed to win one of the £2.20ers for £75 and came 2nd in the £22er for £156 (after having my oppo all-in & dominated post flop only for him to bink on the turn :()
...


I can also recommend the "Tikay Sleepstack"

As well as the better than average* structure you can also keep entertained with some of the table chat and hand analysis

One player called an all-in 5 bet with ace high (for almost all of his >100bb stack) and spiked an ace on the river to knock out his opponent"s QQ (over pair to the flop when the money went in) - one of the other players then congratulated him on playing the hand well, and I"m fairly certain he wasn"t being ironic or sarcastic!

Later on a couple of players were left baffled as to why a short stack in the small blind would call 2 all ins with TJ - what was more baffling to me was that when one of them brought up a hand where he"d cracked AQ with AK; the AK player said he hadn"t minded that as "that was just a standard race"

All in all - a good tournament to play ;D




*for Sky poker


Am I right to think it"s only on Wednesday"s Jon?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Jon MW on January 21, 2011, 19:02:04 PM
dunno, only played it once
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 21, 2011, 19:36:57 PM

A good night on the pokerz tonight.

I played 3 of the deepstacks on Sky Poker to help support blonde"s new sponsorship deal with them. I played two £2.20 tournies and a £22er. I managed to win one of the £2.20ers for £75 and came 2nd in the £22er for £156 (after having my oppo all-in & dominated post flop only for him to bink on the turn :()

That puts me in profit for the year to date. Which is nice.


Ah good you are in form, we will expect a similar performance in the team event next Saturday.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 21, 2011, 22:23:00 PM
Here"s the others photos worth posting. They were taken on my phone and I"d reduced the quality as I thought I might be posting them direct from my phone and didn"t want to use up all my 10MB data roaming allowance on a few photos.

The casino. It really was very futuristic-looking from the outside.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/20110121057.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/20110121056.jpg)

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/20110121055.jpg)


Mr Shallis. I believe he may have had a couple of shandies.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/20110121046.jpg)


Mr Laming. Our proud fourth place finisher.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/20110121045.jpg)


A (rather poor) view along the seafront as our brave expeditionary force venture away from the Hotel Excelsior in search of more beer on the first night.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/20110121044.jpg)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 21, 2011, 22:49:53 PM
Not much on this weekend.

Got to go round my sister"s tomorrow to change a dimmer switch and put a new light fitting up in her toilet then back in time for wall-to-wall Heineken Cup rugby. I"m an electrician by trade although I now masquerade under the rather grand and over-blown title of Design Engineer.

Tigers are playing on Sunday at home to no-hoper Italian side, Treviso. It should be a nailed-on 5 points. Hopefully Llanelli will be able to deny Perpignan the bonus point so we can finish top of our group and hopefully secure a home tie in the quarter finals. We"re virtually certain to qualify as one of the best two runners-up so long as we win but it"ll leave us with an away day in the next round and at this level it makes a massive difference.

Oh, I"ve just realised it"s on in 3D too, so that"ll be good.

I might play a bit of poker too, after finally getting in the black for the year last night. I was going to play tonight but my neighbour came round and scuppered that idea.

I still haven"t started reading up on the pokerz yet - I really must set some time aside. I also had big ideas of joining training site and getting some poker tracker style software too. So, a renewed appeal for recommendations for sites & software aimed at the MTT player. Anyone?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 21, 2011, 23:16:31 PM
Has anybody heard of or, better still, used a site called PokerPwnage (http://www.pokerpwnage.com/index.pwnage)?

It seems to be well regarded for MTT coaching videos if the review (http://www.pokertrainingguide.com/reviews/pokerpwnage-review-poker-pwnage-teaches-you-to-crush-mtt-s/) I read is straight and to be believed.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 21, 2011, 23:50:23 PM

Tigers are playing on Sunday at home to no-hoper Italian side, Treviso. It should be a nailed-on 5 points.


Careful what you wish for  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 22, 2011, 00:04:37 AM


Tigers are playing on Sunday at home to no-hoper Italian side, Treviso. It should be a nailed-on 5 points.


Careful what you wish for  ;D


I purposely used the italics as part of my anti-bok strategy. We"ll see. Just hope we don"t get Munster in the quarters  ::)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 22, 2011, 00:06:36 AM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Eck on January 22, 2011, 00:12:07 AM

Has anybody heard of or, better still, used a site called PokerPwnage (http://www.pokerpwnage.com/index.pwnage)?

It seems to be well regarded for MTT coaching videos if the review (http://www.pokertrainingguide.com/reviews/pokerpwnage-review-poker-pwnage-teaches-you-to-crush-mtt-s/) I read is straight and to be believed.


Check your pm"s
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: suzanne on January 22, 2011, 02:37:17 AM


Has anybody heard of or, better still, used a site called PokerPwnage (http://www.pokerpwnage.com/index.pwnage)?

It seems to be well regarded for MTT coaching videos if the review (http://www.pokertrainingguide.com/reviews/pokerpwnage-review-poker-pwnage-teaches-you-to-crush-mtt-s/) I read is straight and to be believed.


Check your pm"s


Dont be shy Jimmy, share your knowledge please x



















or pm me too :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: suzanne on January 22, 2011, 02:56:30 AM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 22, 2011, 15:47:58 PM
I sorted my sister"s lights out - a very simple job really - didn"t take long at all.

I always like to finish a job by asking the beneficiary if their house insurance is up to date. Just in case it goes up in flames.

Don"t want them too keen to ask me back do I?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 23, 2011, 16:53:36 PM
Leicester completed a competent victory over Treviso getting the try bonus point in the process as expected. It finished 62-15.

Unfortunately, Perpignan also gained the try bonus versus Llanelli so we face a tough away day in Dublin playing Leinster.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 23, 2011, 17:13:40 PM
After Elvis Costello, I"d say my next favourite band (and certainly the one I"ve followed the most) would be The Saw Doctors. They"re from the same town as my mate Maeve (Tuam in County Galway), which is how I first got in to them.

I first came across them in the early nineties and have probably been to see them a dozen times or so.

One of my favourites from their first album (If This Is Rock & Roll I Want My Old Job Back) is this; I Useta Lover.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TRJ5CG_jIs&feature=player_profilepage[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 23, 2011, 17:27:28 PM

Leicester completed a competent victory over Treviso getting the try bonus point in the process as expected. It finished 62-15.

Unfortunately, Perpignan also gained the try bonus versus Llanelli so we face a tough away day in Dublin playing Leinster.


No Munster so switching teams - will get a little confusing Leinster/Leicester, but cmon Leinster
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 23, 2011, 17:38:05 PM
I"ve just started reading one of the books I"ve purchased recently, The Poker Mindset. I think it was Stuart that recommended it. Thank you Sir.

I"ve only read a couple of chapters. So far it"s outlined the attributes that make up a "poker mindset"

1. Understand and accept the realities of poker

2. Play for the long term

3. Emphasise correct decisions over making money

4. Desensitise yourself to money

5. Leave your ego at the door

6. Remove all emotion from decisions

7. Dedicate yourself to a continuous cycle of analysis and improvement


Of these point 7, analysis & improvement, is the one that jumps out as the one I need to concentrate on.

Also, as I don"t consider myself a natural gambler and am somewhat risk averse (hence being so tight), point 4, desensitise yourself to money, is perhaps another area I could work on a little. As a tournament player, so long as you play within your bankroll, I don"t think it"s too much of an issue. I have a separate bank account from which all my poker is played because I think it"s important not to let poker impinge on your day-to-day bill-paying ability. So that"s a plus point.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 23, 2011, 17:38:40 PM


Leicester completed a competent victory over Treviso getting the try bonus point in the process as expected. It finished 62-15.

Unfortunately, Perpignan also gained the try bonus versus Llanelli so we face a tough away day in Dublin playing Leinster.


No Munster so switching teams - will get a little confusing Leinster/Leicester, but cmon Leinster


I fecking hate turncoats.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 23, 2011, 17:43:40 PM
Jimmy Eck has recommended PokerXfactor as a good coaching/training vid site so I might sign up to them for a month or so and see how it goes. Having had a look, I"m sure it"ll help me, I"m just worried I"m too lazy to keep up the study.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 23, 2011, 18:54:21 PM
1. Understand and accept the realities of poker -- Yeah well kinda have to

2. Play for the long term -- ain"t giving it up anytime soon

3. Emphasise correct decisions over making money -- I laughed so hard

4. Desensitise yourself to money -- Given mate, just a given

5. Leave your ego at the door -- Fortunately don"t have one

6. Remove all emotion from decisions -- Easy when "happy"

7. Dedicate yourself to a continuous cycle of analysis and improvement - You"re having a Giraffe
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 23, 2011, 19:37:00 PM

1. Understand and accept the realities of poker -- Yeah well kinda have to

2. Play for the long term -- ain"t giving it up anytime soon

3. Emphasise correct decisions over making money -- I laughed so hard

4. Desensitise yourself to money -- Given mate, just a given

5. Leave your ego at the door -- Fortunately don"t have one

6. Remove all emotion from decisions -- Easy when "happy"

7. Dedicate yourself to a continuous cycle of analysis and improvement - You"re having a Giraffe


I didn"t think I"d get it through somehow.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 23, 2011, 19:59:34 PM
The people it"s been my good fortune to meet playing poker

An occasional series.

Daniel "kinboshi" Phillips

I first became aware of the God-fearing boshmeister-general as a reader of the APAT Season 1 English Championship updates on blonde (before APAT had its own forum). I remember thinking, "he must be a fecking good player" and to be honest, I was always a little in awe of him as the winner of the first event ;D

It wasn"t until some months later that I actually met the fella to talk to, not sure where it was, perhaps Dublin Season 1.

And what a great bloke he is. Very intelligent and good company. A little taciturn sometimes and doesn"t post much. A very handy fella to have onside for any IT issues too.

He had a lovely £15K bink (I believe) in the DTD Deepstack last year and it couldn"t happen to a nicer bloke. Apart from me obv.

He"s a bit of a stranger to the forums these days (all things are relative mind) as he"s all loved-up. Good luck to him.

I believe "kinboshi" is Japanese for glory to God - he may correct me if I"m wrong.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 23, 2011, 20:30:27 PM
I"ve taken the plunge and subscribed to PokerXFactor. I was expecting a one-off sign-up fee of $119 but it doesn"t seem to have been levied for some reason. Perhaps it"s because I have a long-standing (and long-forgotten) site registration.

It"s $24.95 p.m. which equates to £13.66 at current exchange rates, so even at my levels it"s reasonably affordable.

I"ll report back on how I get on.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: KarmaDope on January 23, 2011, 22:08:40 PM
Training videos are good and all that (I use Deucescracked myself) but nothing beats posting hands you"ve played along with your thought processes on forums like the Academy here and blonde...and even 2p2 if you dare brave it. I would mix in the videos with posting hands and reading up on hands at the level you"re playing at...no point reading hands by people like Moorman etc as it just won"t help you as much.

However, I wouldn"t recommend DC to you, they are more cash-focused.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 26, 2011, 00:19:08 AM
boooooo

I missed posting on my birthday :(

47 (+1 day) now ffs.

Nothing out of the ordinary, although I did treat myself to a chinese :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: MintTrav on January 26, 2011, 00:56:43 AM
(http://s4.hubimg.com/u/2139475_f496.jpg)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: TheSnapper on January 26, 2011, 01:57:25 AM


(http://s4.hubimg.com/u/2139475_f496.jpg)



Oooohhh very Andy Gray John....... ::)

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Mikeyboy9361 on January 26, 2011, 09:00:53 AM

boooooo

I missed posting on my birthday :(

47 (+1 day) now ffs.

Nothing out of the ordinary, although I did treat myself to a chinese :)

Hope you had a good one.  :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: samuel_9 on January 26, 2011, 09:24:02 AM

boooooo

I missed posting on my birthday :(

47 (+1 day) now ffs.

Nothing out of the ordinary, although I did treat myself to a chinese :)
your still a youngster
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on January 26, 2011, 10:25:07 AM
Damn!  Said Happy Birthday everywhere but here yesterday.   :(

It"s not technically belated but Happy Birthday here too!!!  xx
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 26, 2011, 18:43:29 PM

(http://s4.hubimg.com/u/2139475_f496.jpg)



Best post ITT so far.

Just not sure why? Is it a pressie from you to me John?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 26, 2011, 18:46:56 PM
I booked the hotel for Laxie"s blonde/APAT/ChezGer Celtic Chaos (mis)adventure today.

Most unexpected jaunt, that"s probably why I"m looking forward to it so much. Be nice to see a load from here make the trip. Should be a good "un.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 26, 2011, 18:51:33 PM
It"s the last event in the blonde/Sky Poker league tonight so I"m having a full-fat, Sky Poker evening.

The Sleepstack £11 at 7pm. 21/29 Pushed with a flush draw & missed :(

The £22 Double Stack blonde-eligible event at 8pm. Wiiiiiiiiiiiiaments! 1/259 £1,398.60 ;D

The £5.50 Take on Tikay at 8.30pm 42/65 :(

The £11 TSP Classic at 9pm. 128/173 :(

Hopefully I"ll have a long and prosperous evening.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Fatcatstu on January 26, 2011, 18:56:06 PM

It"s the last event in the blonde/Sky Poker league tonight so I"m having a full-fat, Sky Poker evening.

The Sleepstack £11 at 7pm.

The £22 Double Stack blonde-eligible event at 8pm.

The £5.50 Take on Tikay at 8.30pm

The £11 TSP Classic at 9pm.

Hopefully I"ll have a long and prosperous evening.


GL mate, if i wasnt going out for some celebratory darts then i might have joined you in 1 or 2  of these!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: MintTrav on January 26, 2011, 22:08:29 PM


(http://s4.hubimg.com/u/2139475_f496.jpg)



Best post ITT so far.

Just not sure why? Is it a pressie from you to me John?


Sorry if I puzzled you Jack. It was a reference to your previous statement:


Nothing out of the ordinary, although I did treat myself to a chinese :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 26, 2011, 22:28:41 PM



(http://s4.hubimg.com/u/2139475_f496.jpg)



Best post ITT so far.

Just not sure why? Is it a pressie from you to me John?


Sorry if I puzzled you Jack. It was a reference to your previous statement:


Nothing out of the ordinary, although I did treat myself to a chinese :)



lol - innit rubbish when you have to explain your jokes to the thickos?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on January 26, 2011, 22:38:44 PM
Should have asked me on msn.  I got it from the get go and was well impressed.  But being a girl I prolly wasn"t meant to so said nothing.  lol
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: TightEnd on January 27, 2011, 00:57:38 AM
Nice bink tonight on the blonde Sky League sir


well played, sorry you"ve used up all your run good though
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 27, 2011, 01:06:33 AM
Thanks tighty!

Yes, the skipper"s not going to be best pleased. I"d best bring me binking pants and see if they do the trick.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on January 27, 2011, 07:58:54 AM

Nice bink tonight on the blonde Sky League sir


Good one matey you abso pwned the final table
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 27, 2011, 08:21:32 AM
Awesome result mate - brilliant, beers are on you this weekend then :-)
With you in that kind of form we are going to to dominate this weekend.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: pables on January 27, 2011, 17:54:03 PM
Well binked Sir!

Jaegermeisters all round!  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 27, 2011, 22:29:24 PM
Time for a musical interlude.

I don"t know much about this lot but the album"s great. Quirky but great.

Thomas Tantrum - Work It
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIaqXbQzSq4[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 27, 2011, 22:37:53 PM
Well. Here we are. Boltoneve.

I am looking forward to this so much. And judging from all the posts and status updates about the place on the subject, so is everyone else. Amanda & Ian are giddy, giddy, giddy ffs!

I"m leaving straight from work at 1.30 and should be landing in Bolton at about 4. Can"t wait!

My bags are packed, I"m ready to go...

John Denver - Leaving On A Jet Plane
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLBKOcUbHR0[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 31, 2011, 15:19:19 PM
(http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/Blonde.gif)


(http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/lachen78.gif)

...more later...
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Paulie_D on January 31, 2011, 15:36:42 PM

(http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/Blonde.gif) X2


(http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/lachen78.gif)

...more later...


FYP...more to follow...with a picture!  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 31, 2011, 15:53:40 PM
please be gentle Paulie
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on January 31, 2011, 15:57:54 PM
LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!  


...that is all
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Paulie_D on January 31, 2011, 17:10:55 PM

please be gentle Paulie


Hmmm...
(http://vinteeage.com/product-images/blackmail-the-hobby-that-pays-t-shirt-vintage-t-shirt-review-snorg-tees-snorg-tees.gif)

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: PHIL_TC on February 01, 2011, 10:41:41 AM
I definitely feel left out here.. can someone give any clues to Jacks "moment"  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on February 01, 2011, 10:53:50 AM

I definitely feel left out here.. can someone give any clues to Jacks "moment"  ;D


Oh...it wasn"t just one moment at all.  Jack was a busy Lad.  Granted I missed the lot.  Just heard about everything after the fact. 

Where"s Paulie with the picture ffs?!  Will explain one of the moments anyway.  lol
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Fatcatstu on February 01, 2011, 11:25:32 AM

I definitely feel left out here.. can someone give any clues to Jacks "moment"  ;D


this please!!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Paulie_D on February 01, 2011, 11:56:20 AM


Where"s Paulie with the picture ffs?!  Will explain one of the moments anyway.  lol



I only heard about Incident #1 second hand...so there is no picture (Jack now breathes a sigh of relief) and I may leave that one for the Duke"s blog.

I was present (with phone camera) for Incident #2 and despite being almost doubled over with laughter (as were the others) I did snap a shot. It"s on Photobucket ready for me to finish typing up in the Perils of Paulie (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7090.msg131185#msg131185).

Oh...and I had my own, somewhat lesser, incident myself!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on February 01, 2011, 12:01:49 PM



Where"s Paulie with the picture ffs?!  Will explain one of the moments anyway.  lol



I only heard about Incident #1 second hand...so there is no picture (Jack now breathes a sigh of relief) and I may leave that one for the Duke"s blog.

I was present (with phone camera) for Incident #2 and despite being almost doubled over with laughter (as were the others) I did snap a shot. It"s on Photobucket ready for me to finish typing up in the Perils of Paulie (http://www.apat.com/forum/index.php?topic=7090.msg131185#msg131185).

Oh...and I had my own, somewhat lesser, incident myself!


Just read about the Friday night slip.  I"ve this blurry recollection if it, but not sure if that"s because you told me or I saw.  It"s all coming and going in waves atm.   :D  
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 01, 2011, 12:52:02 PM
I"m still in recovery mode here and out to the pictures later so I may not be around to issue a rebuttal. But suffice to say, none of what you"re about to hear is true. Proberly.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on February 01, 2011, 13:01:34 PM

I"m still in recovery mode here and out to the pictures later so I may not be around to issue a rebuttal. But suffice to say, none of what you"re about to hear is true. Proberly.

A couple of days in recovery mode is well earned as the top player and top drinker on the APAT team it seems very fair to me.

What a weekend mate - see you at event one of season five.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: kinboshi on February 01, 2011, 14:18:35 PM
Jack.  You are a legend.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 02, 2011, 19:28:52 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AMRN on February 02, 2011, 19:35:24 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Fatcatstu on February 03, 2011, 13:03:15 PM
Jack, may i just say,

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

and indeed lol.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Pitchie on February 03, 2011, 14:00:47 PM
It was great to meet you properly in Bolton Jack and what a great night Friday night was with everyone. Considering you made day 2, do you think you"ll be putting this type of pre match preparation into use in the future?/

Paul.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 03, 2011, 21:55:46 PM
Well Paul, seeing as I have felt like **** up until today, been the butt of forum jokes & had embarrassing photos posted, the answer is almost certainly...YES!!!!!!!

By the way, I have to say what an absolute pleasure it was to make your acquaintance.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 03, 2011, 23:04:34 PM
Right, now I"m back in the land of the living, I suppose a short trip report might be in order. I"m afraid it"ll have to be short as I don"t remember that much of it :)

I arrived at the Holiday Inn at about 5pm on the Friday and, setting the tone for the weekend, after a very rapid couple of pints, started to feel the effects. I was hoping the hard hours of training in Lloret de Mar but a brief 12 days previously would stand me in good stead. Alas no.

A shower and a few more pints at the HI bar [no, I wasn"t having a shower in the bar. My naked lobby antics were to come a few, short hours later] and we head for the bright lights and the Bolton glitterati.

Okay, to be honest, at this point things start getting a little hazy, so corrections and addendums are not only allowed but actively encouraged.

I know we spent a while at Wetherspoon"s The Spinning Mule where myself and another APATer were getting on famously with a couple of people of the lady persuasion. I remember a few scenes from the casino, which I believe I may have teleported to as I have no recollection of the journey.

Apparently, at some ungodly hour, we made our way back to the HI and this is where I made my great breakthrough and discovered a remedy for drunkeness.

I must have somehow made my way into my room (a minor miracle in itself). I"m guessing that I must have got up to go to the toilet. By the way, which idiot decided to put the bathroom door right next to the door to the hotel corridor?

I obviously made the fateful error of taking the corridor option and it was at this point, on hearing the "click" of the door locking behind me, that my eyes snapped open like roller blinds in a Tom & Jerry cartoon and my long-lost sobriety was at once, total and assured.

I must have stood there in stunned disbelief for several seconds, possibly minutes, as I came to terms with the stark reality and downright terror of the situation I found myself in. It didn"t take too long to realise that my options were limited. I had no phone, no clothes, no clue as to friends" rooms. No options.

It dawned on me that I would have to make my way to the hotel lobby and get a new key card.

F.

M.

L.

All I can say is that the seven, long months of dieting & exercising to lose 7 stones, 18 months previously were worth it a thousand-fold just for those few, short seconds of still-humiliating embarrassment.

And I"m sorry kinboshi, but the fact that the reception was staffed that night by a man is definitely proof that there is a God.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on February 04, 2011, 00:08:54 AM
You don"t remember having chicken on the way back to the casino? Or my expert directions? Or me falling into a puddle, due to a very slipperly floor, which you all found funny - it was very harsh. I was on the floor and you were all laughing. I would never do a thing like that. Oh, wait a minute :-)))

Great weekend though, can"t wait for the next one.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on February 04, 2011, 01:31:25 AM
LMAOOOOOOO!!!!  More....MORE!!!  We want day 2 - NOW!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 05, 2011, 21:50:43 PM
On the Saturday I was awoken from my slumbers by the APAT Forum team skipper, Mr AAroddersAA, at the unearthly hour of 12:45pm. For some reason he seemed slightly concerned that I might not make it (http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/dontask.gif)

I grabbed a quick shower before joining Steve and the others in the HI bar where he gave me my prized APAT shirt (and may I say, very nice they were too).

We eventually made our way to the casino (for the second time on the trip apparently, but I had no idea where it was!) grabbing a life-saving helping of lard in the form of a healthy option breakfast cheeseburger.

We met up with our remaining team mates (Brendan Byrne, George Bedi, Ian Burnnett, James Edwards, Stuart Oliver & Paul Pitchford) and had a team photo taken. I must have looked a right state because they apparently refused to turn the lights on while it was taken :)

We got underway a couple of minutes late. I had a nice table with Dean Pearson to my immediate right. The only other people I knew were Susie Pearson (no relation) and Judi Edwards (who I"d never met but heard of).

I was playing as tight as ever, possibly more so as, having had a skinful the night before, I didn"t want to be seen to be letting my team mates down with an early exit. So many people wanted places on the team and I felt so honoured to be picked that I was determined to give a good account of myself.

I folded the best hand a couple of times early on. One of them to the eventual winner, Niall, when he showed a complete bluff :(, luckily I don"t do tilt. These setbacks saw me down to 6k chips - not a great start.

I managed to grind my way back up without any major clashes until fairly late on the Saturday. I think there were 3 of us left in the team, me, Ian & James. I had 10-12BBs and it folded round to me on the button. I"ve got 10 6os :(, however, I"ve been playing tight and I should get credit for a decent hand. So I shove :). Rob Swindells calls with AJ and it looks like I could be on my way. However, much to my surprise, I bink a 6 right on the flop and poor old Rob is holed beneath the waterline, going out soon after. Unlucky mate, felt bad for you :(

I continue to grind but any real hopes we had of winning evapourate when James gets sidelined before the points. Ian and I manage to get us on the scoreboard, but I"m playing for myself when Ian gets unlucky and knocked out scoring 6 points in 45th place.

We finish about 1am and I"m handily placed, mid-field on 58.4k. I was pleased for myself and somewhat relieved to have put in a good performance for the team. It wasn"t nice knowing that the team weren"t going to be able to repeat last year"s result but I had fantastic team mates and with just a touch more luck, we could have stormed it. Never mind.

So I hit the bar. I didn"t go mad, somwhat chastened after events of the preceding evening :). We still manage to not get back to the HI until 4:45am and much to my surprise and extreme pleasure, we find a kebab shop right next door to the hotel.

My kebab and I return to my room where I make short work of it and settle down to bed, but not before I"ve made sure the bathroom door is left open and the light is on :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 05, 2011, 22:04:40 PM

LMAOOOOOOO!!!!  More....MORE!!!  We want day 2 3 - NOW!


sigh boring -- Day 3 please  ;D

only joking nice prose as usual.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 06, 2011, 14:49:39 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 06, 2011, 23:32:19 PM
I wake up Monday morning, sort of dazed, sort of shellshocked. It"s 11.15, already past the 11am check-out time. I get my stuff together and clear off. Did I imagine the smiling faces on reception looking in my direction?

I really shouldn"t have been driving but, barring spending another day in Bolton, I don"t think I had much choice and anyway, I was in no shape for rational decisions. It wasn"t a question of whether I was over the limit, it was how many times :(

Anyway, I wend my (very) merry way along the gorgeous Woodhead Pass, over the Pennines, then on down the M1 and back to Leicestershire.

It was an absolutely fantastic weekend. I think looking back over the last 4 years or so, it"s probably the best poker weekend I"ve had, for a whole host of reasons. I may not have won any money, and the team crashed & burned. But I had the company of some really wonderful people and had a great time.

I think this picture pretty much says it all - I love it!

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/AsaSteveJackBolton2011.jpg)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 09, 2011, 00:19:22 AM
FML. RSQmastery awaits. It"s been nice knowing yer.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 09, 2011, 00:21:38 AM

FML. RSQmastery awaits. It"s been nice knowing yer.


Was a little bored with it to be honest - but my enthusiasm has been renewed
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Curlarge on February 09, 2011, 07:21:17 AM

I must have somehow made my way into my room (a minor miracle in itself). I"m guessing that I must have got up to go to the toilet. By the way, which idiot decided to put the bathroom door right next to the door to the hotel corridor?

I obviously made the fateful error of taking the corridor option and it was at this point, on hearing the "click" of the door locking behind me, that my eyes snapped open like roller blinds in a Tom & Jerry cartoon and my long-lost sobriety was at once, total and assured.

I must have stood there in stunned disbelief for several seconds, possibly minutes, as I came to terms with the stark reality and downright terror of the situation I found myself in. It didn"t take too long to realise that my options were limited. I had no phone, no clothes, no clue as to friends" rooms. No options.

It dawned on me that I would have to make my way to the hotel lobby and get a new key card.

F.

M.

L.

All I can say is that the seven, long months of dieting & exercising to lose 7 stones, 18 months previously were worth it a thousand-fold just for those few, short seconds of still-humiliating embarrassment.

And I"m sorry kinboshi, but the fact that the reception was staffed that night by a man is definitely proof that there is a God.


Hmmm......just to make you feel a little better Jack, I did exactly the same thing in Newquay in 2002. The person in the next room had had room service so I had a napkin (plenty big enough) to hide my modesty, but with the principle difference being your weight loss and my lack of it :-\...., I"ll never forget the look on the night porters face, nuff said.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on February 09, 2011, 08:47:54 AM


FML. RSQmastery awaits. It"s been nice knowing yer.


Was a little bored with it to be honest - but my enthusiasm has been renewed


I was robbed...ROBBED I tell ya.  Prepare for ZERO mercy on reveal night Mr.!!!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: KarmaDope on February 09, 2011, 09:22:44 AM



FML. RSQmastery awaits. It"s been nice knowing yer.


Was a little bored with it to be honest - but my enthusiasm has been renewed


I was robbed...ROBBED I tell ya.  Prepare for ZERO mercy on reveal night Mr.!!!


Or you could just, you know, introduce APATers to it...
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Des on February 09, 2011, 11:10:02 AM
Jack - I have laughed so much at your blog in recent days that I wanted you to know you are just a top top bloke.  One of the best.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on February 09, 2011, 12:53:42 PM




FML. RSQmastery awaits. It"s been nice knowing yer.


Was a little bored with it to be honest - but my enthusiasm has been renewed


I was robbed...ROBBED I tell ya.  Prepare for ZERO mercy on reveal night Mr.!!!


Or you could just, you know, introduce APATers to it...


What kind of quiz do ya think we"re having in Killarney then?  They"re going to get the introduction of a life time!!!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 09, 2011, 23:07:57 PM



FML. RSQmastery awaits. It"s been nice knowing yer.


Was a little bored with it to be honest - but my enthusiasm has been renewed


I was robbed...ROBBED I tell ya.  Prepare for ZERO mercy on reveal night Mr.!!!


Errm, Dawn?

Will you be wielding the big whip and donning the thigh lengths?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 09, 2011, 23:11:36 PM


I must have somehow made my way into my room (a minor miracle in itself). I"m guessing that I must have got up to go to the toilet. By the way, which idiot decided to put the bathroom door right next to the door to the hotel corridor?

I obviously made the fateful error of taking the corridor option and it was at this point, on hearing the "click" of the door locking behind me, that my eyes snapped open like roller blinds in a Tom & Jerry cartoon and my long-lost sobriety was at once, total and assured.

I must have stood there in stunned disbelief for several seconds, possibly minutes, as I came to terms with the stark reality and downright terror of the situation I found myself in. It didn"t take too long to realise that my options were limited. I had no phone, no clothes, no clue as to friends" rooms. No options.

It dawned on me that I would have to make my way to the hotel lobby and get a new key card.

F.

M.

L.

All I can say is that the seven, long months of dieting & exercising to lose 7 stones, 18 months previously were worth it a thousand-fold just for those few, short seconds of still-humiliating embarrassment.

And I"m sorry kinboshi, but the fact that the reception was staffed that night by a man is definitely proof that there is a God.


Hmmm......just to make you feel a little better Jack, I did exactly the same thing in Newquay in 2002. The person in the next room had had room service so I had a napkin (plenty big enough) to hide my modesty, but with the principle difference being your weight loss and my lack of it :-\...., I"ll never forget the look on the night porters face, nuff said.


I have "previous" too Rich. About 17 years ago, I went wandering round a (much) smaller hotel. On that occasion I managed to make it back to the room without meeting anyone. Think I might have left a damp cupboard somewhere though (http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/ashamed.gif)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 09, 2011, 23:13:36 PM

Jack - I have laughed so much at your blog in recent days that I wanted you to know you are just a top top bloke.  One of the best.


Ok Des, what is it? Do you need to borrow some money or summat (http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/dontask.gif)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 09, 2011, 23:37:16 PM




FML. RSQmastery awaits. It"s been nice knowing yer.


Was a little bored with it to be honest - but my enthusiasm has been renewed


I was robbed...ROBBED I tell ya.  Prepare for ZERO mercy on reveal night Mr.!!!


Or you could just, you know, introduce APATers to it...


Now there"s an idea Adam!

Come on guys and gals! Come and join in ripping the michael out of me, over on blonde

RSQ 44 - or technolog gets his @rse handed to him (http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=51896.0)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 10, 2011, 00:22:58 AM
So going to enter this one (http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs31/f/2008/205/9/c/Entry_for_the_Emote_Train_by_draak_shadow.gif)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Curlarge on February 10, 2011, 01:48:20 AM



I must have somehow made my way into my room (a minor miracle in itself). I"m guessing that I must have got up to go to the toilet. By the way, which idiot decided to put the bathroom door right next to the door to the hotel corridor?

I obviously made the fateful error of taking the corridor option and it was at this point, on hearing the "click" of the door locking behind me, that my eyes snapped open like roller blinds in a Tom & Jerry cartoon and my long-lost sobriety was at once, total and assured.

I must have stood there in stunned disbelief for several seconds, possibly minutes, as I came to terms with the stark reality and downright terror of the situation I found myself in. It didn"t take too long to realise that my options were limited. I had no phone, no clothes, no clue as to friends" rooms. No options.

It dawned on me that I would have to make my way to the hotel lobby and get a new key card.

F.

M.

L.

All I can say is that the seven, long months of dieting & exercising to lose 7 stones, 18 months previously were worth it a thousand-fold just for those few, short seconds of still-humiliating embarrassment.

And I"m sorry kinboshi, but the fact that the reception was staffed that night by a man is definitely proof that there is a God.


Hmmm......just to make you feel a little better Jack, I did exactly the same thing in Newquay in 2002. The person in the next room had had room service so I had a napkin (plenty big enough) to hide my modesty, but with the principle difference being your weight loss and my lack of it :-\...., I"ll never forget the look on the night porters face, nuff said.


I have "previous" too Rich. About 17 years ago, I went wandering round a (much) smaller hotel. On that occasion I managed to make it back to the room without meeting anyone. Think I might have left a damp cupboard somewhere though (http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/ashamed.gif)


Perhaps we should "room" next door to each other in Killarney and have a secret system so as not to alert anyone else just in case :D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on February 10, 2011, 10:31:51 AM




FML. RSQmastery awaits. It"s been nice knowing yer.


Was a little bored with it to be honest - but my enthusiasm has been renewed


I was robbed...ROBBED I tell ya.  Prepare for ZERO mercy on reveal night Mr.!!!


Errm, Dawn?

Will you be wielding the big whip and donning the thigh lengths?


Damn!  I"ll be in Paris as it happens.  Although the attire while there?  Suppose that"s a possibility.....

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 10, 2011, 22:59:30 PM
My boiler went tits up on Monday. I"m an electrician by trade so was able to diagnose the internal fan as the culprit.

I checked a few places and managed to find one in stock locally at £158 - fml. It wasn"t too bad actually as the other prices I"d seen on the net were £300 and £178.

I didn"t look too closely at it and assumed that the only way to get access to change the fan was to take the boiler off the wall. As I didn"t want to be messing with gas connections I got the phone number of a (semi-retired as it turns out) plumber and arranged for him to come and change it on Wednesday morning whilst I was at work (under Petch"s supervision after his night shift).

Before I went to work I got the new fan out for him and it was immediately obvious that it actually fitted from below and could be replaced with the boiler in situ. Bugger. The plumber was on his way now anyway and it would save me a tricky job so hey-ho - gg another £55 for his 45 minutes work (actually I can"t really grumble at that).

So, fan changed, the boiler sparks up and plumber man gets on his way.

11 minutes later, according to Petch in a call to me at work, the boiler goes off again and won"t come back on. God love him, Petch is a fantastic bloke and in some ways very clever. But anything technical and you might as well forget it. So I took it with a pinch of salt and assumed either the programmer or roomstat had switched off.

However :) when I got home I soon found that the boiler had in deed packed-up again.

By now, after a couple of days without heating and one night"s good frost, it was a little chilly to say the least.

I set about finding the cause of the problem. It was clear quite quickly that it was a totally different fault.

Eventually I found the fuse for the heating in the airing cupboard had blown. I changed it and the pump beside me immediately sprang into life. However the boiler steadfastly refused to fire.

I"ve made some further investigations tonight, following the fault-finding flowchart to a dead end :(

I can only assume it"s the printed circuit board. Initial searches put it in the £150 bracket.

On closer inspection, I think I found the cause of the fault. On the casing of the new fan there"s a tiny little "splash" mark as if something shorted to earth. There"s a pressure switch adjacent to the fan which I had to change a year or two ago. When I bodged repaired it, I taped up the terminals after I"d removed the insulating boots for test purposes. I reckon when he changed the fan, he shoved the pressure switch back in a bit tight against the fan casing and the terminals cut through the tape & touched the casing, blowing the fuse and damaging the PCB.

I"m a bit nervous though as the PCB looks absolutely perfect and £150 is a lot to spend on a hunch. I reckon I"ll ring Baxi, the manufacturers, and run it past them to get their opinion.

All being well, so long as I can get a replacement, I"ll be nice and toasty this time tomorrow :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 10, 2011, 23:19:04 PM
GG WP NH (http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/198/f/4/Tard_in_a_tub_by_kinimoto7.gif)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Des on February 10, 2011, 23:31:04 PM
...yeah, and summer"s coming anyway....
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 11, 2011, 00:00:52 AM
Having trouble sleeping at the moment :(

It"s something I very rarely suffer from. Normally I"m asleep within 5 minutes of my head hitting the pillow and don"t stir until the alarm. I only have 5 or 6 hours but it"s high quality stuff.

Since Christmas I"ve been struggling to get off - as in hours rather than minutes - not every night but enough for it to become a pain in the @rse. I think I"ve fecked my body clock up or summat. I was watching the cricket at Christmas and had some really late nights. These carried on somewhat after my return to work in the New Year - stopping up until lunch in the cricket and only getting 3 or 4 hours on a pretty regular basis.

I"ve also had a couple of big weekends since Christmas too. I don"t think this has done me any favours either (despite snatching a few minutes on the way to my room one night ;D)

Now I think it"s got to the stage where I"m worrying about not sleeping :( There"s nothing worse than lying in bed not being able to drop off.

So after 3 bad nights on the trot I decided to see the doc. As I said to him, I reckon I"ve lost more sleep in the month and a bit since Christmas than I have in the last 10 years. He asked if I had anything on my mind (yeah, right!) or if I had any weight loss ;D. He checked my blood pressure and found it to be very high - I think he said 180/110 :(. This is very disappointing because when I was at my lightest and going to the gym regularly my blood pressure was absolutely perfect. I"ll have to keep an eye on that (I"ve got my own machine).

So he"s got me in for a blood test on Wednesday to check for liver function (I reckon he read about the Bolton trip) and thyroid problems. Personally, I don"t think there"s much wrong as I feel absolutely fine.

He also prescribed some sleeping tablets to sort me out short-term, amitriptylene. I had my first one last night and it seemed to do the trick. I reckon I"ll just try "em for a week at most to see if that allows me to get back to my normal pattern.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 11, 2011, 00:14:53 AM
It"s the lifestyle Jack - drinking every night, red meat, smoking, no exercise - oh wait - move on nothing to see here.

Look after yourself.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on February 11, 2011, 06:31:54 AM

It"s the lifestyle Jack - drinking every night, red meat, smoking, no exercise - oh wait - move on nothing to see here.

Look after yourself.


You wanna start me off again Mr.?!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 11, 2011, 08:25:43 AM
Another good night"s sleep under my belt. I woke up feeling as fresh as a daisy this morning.

wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 11, 2011, 10:25:55 AM
 

Another good night"s sleep under my belt. I woke up feeling as fresh as a daisy this morning.

wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii


Magic pills ftw
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 11, 2011, 20:59:28 PM

?Toasty, toasty,
Very, very toasty.
We"re very toasty!
We"re very toasty!?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 11, 2011, 21:03:56 PM
It was the PCB! Cost me another fecking £170 though ffs! If I wasn"t so stupid impatient, I could have got a reconditioned one off ebay for £35 :)

Money well spent though I reckon, as I bask in the warmth for the first time in a week.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on February 11, 2011, 23:22:21 PM

It was the PCB! Cost me another fecking £170 though ffs! If I wasn"t so stupid impatient, I could have got a reconditioned one off ebay for £35 :)

Money well spent though I reckon, as I bask in the nude warmth for the second first time in a fortnight week.


FYP  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 11, 2011, 23:29:48 PM


It was the PCB! Cost me another fecking £170 though ffs! If I wasn"t so stupid impatient, I could have got a reconditioned one off ebay for £35 :)

Money well spent though I reckon, as I bask in the nude warmth for the second first time in a fortnight week.


FYP  ;D


I have no idea recollection what you"re talking about.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 12, 2011, 13:10:46 PM
I"ve been up to my niece"s house this morning and fitted a couple of wall lights for her. Last week I fitted a new ceiling light and dimmer switch. I reckon I"m in with a shout for the Uncle of the Year title.

Gonna do a bit of tidying up too. I"m sure I used to have more floor space than this.

This afternoon is obviously set aside for the Six Nations rugby but I really need to get cracking with the blonde sit n go league. I"ve got to play 25 by the end of February for my results to count. I"ve only played two upto now but I"ve somehow managed to win them both.

My poker education is a bit stalled at the moment too. Books not being read, training videos not being watched, hand analysis boards not being posted on - must do better.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 12, 2011, 23:04:52 PM
I"m taking part in the blonde sit n go league on Sky Poker. I very rarely play sit n gos but I seem to have hit a rare vein of form/luck.

Admittedly it"s a tiny sample and I won"t carry on like this but I"ve played 6 of the £5.50 6 seater regular tournies and I"ve won 4 and finished 2nd in the other two!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 12, 2011, 23:56:16 PM

I"m taking part in the blonde sit n go league on Sky Poker. I very rarely play sit n gos but I seem to have hit a rare vein of form/luck.

Admittedly it"s a tiny sample and I won"t carry on like this but I"ve played 6 of the £5.50 6 seater regular tournies and I"ve won 4 and finished 2nd in the other two!


Card Rack  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Jon MW on February 13, 2011, 00:19:46 AM

I"m taking part in the blonde sit n go league on Sky Poker. I very rarely play sit n gos but I seem to have hit a rare vein of form/luck.

Admittedly it"s a tiny sample and I won"t carry on like this but I"ve played 6 of the £5.50 6 seater regular tournies and I"ve won 4 and finished 2nd in the other two!


I"ve gone the other way for this promotion.

I"ve played about as many sit n goes on sky for this promotion as I had in total before this month.

I cashed in nearly all of them leading up to this promotion - and failed to cash in nearly all of them during.

It"s managed to make my average ROI go from plus (something like) 25% to minus 10% :(

Not feeling the love from SkyPoker this month at all - I"m hoping I get it back next month
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 13, 2011, 00:38:16 AM


I"m taking part in the blonde sit n go league on Sky Poker. I very rarely play sit n gos but I seem to have hit a rare vein of form/luck.

Admittedly it"s a tiny sample and I won"t carry on like this but I"ve played 6 of the £5.50 6 seater regular tournies and I"ve won 4 and finished 2nd in the other two!


I"ve gone the other way for this promotion.

I"ve played about as many sit n goes on sky for this promotion as I had in total before this month.

I cashed in nearly all of them leading up to this promotion - and failed to cash in nearly all of them during.

It"s managed to make my average ROI go from plus (something like) 25% to minus 10% :(

Not feeling the love from SkyPoker this month at all - I"m hoping I get it back next month


Donkey  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 13, 2011, 01:03:42 AM
Time for a musical interlude I reckon.

I love this song. I was introduced to it and indeed the genre by friends in the early 90s. A wonderful time i my life during which we visited the Fleadh at Finsbury Park a few times. Just brilliant.

When I hear this I"m always left close to tears.

The Fureys & Davey Arthur - The Green Fields Of France
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntt3wy-L8Ok[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 13, 2011, 01:33:34 AM
This is one of my favourite early Costello tracks. It"s from his brilliant second album, This Year"s Model. Apologies for the rubbish vid but the song"s brill. Great words:

Don"t say you love me when it"s just a rumour
Don"t say a word if there is any doubt.
Sometimes I think that love is just a tumour;
you"ve got to cut it out.
You say you"re sorry for the things that you"ve done.
You say you"re sorry but you know you don"t mean it.
I wouldn"t worry. I had so much fun.
Sometimes I almost feel just like a human being

It"s you
not just another mouth in the lipstick vogue
It"s you
not just another mouth in the lipstick vogue
oh yeah.

Get to the slot machine almost dead on arrival
Just hit me one more time with that live wire
Maybe they told you you were only a girl in a million
You say I"ve got no feelings;
this is a good way to kill them.

Select the control and then insert the token
You wanna throw me away but I"m not broken.
You"ve got a lot to say. Well I"m not joking.
There are some words they don"t allow to be spoken.
Sometimes I almost feel just like a human being

It"s you
not just another mouth in the lipstick vogue


Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Lipstick Vogue

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8ZJ-XfMLx8&feature=fvst[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 13, 2011, 02:05:28 AM
I was at Finbarr Furey"s wedding - it was awesome and I was at their mother"s funeral which was twice as awesome.

Good times
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 15, 2011, 19:48:25 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 15, 2011, 19:52:12 PM
The condemned man ate a hearty meal.

Well. Salad really.

Just over half an hour until I play Questionmaster over at blonde and the Reverse Sheep Quiz. Basically it"s a pretence of a quiz whilst giving license to abuse all and sundry. It"s hard to explain. In fact, I reckon it"s inexplicable.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 15, 2011, 19:58:45 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 16, 2011, 00:53:45 AM
Oh my. Tighty got the APAT question wrong. There is a God!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Waz1892 on February 16, 2011, 08:00:44 AM

Oh my. Tighty got the APAT question wrong. There is a God!


It was a very sneaky clever question!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: TightEnd on February 16, 2011, 11:00:14 AM
Well done Jack. I tried everything to get you to flounce. I will now have to content myself with Laxie going nuts.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: NellieG on February 16, 2011, 15:56:53 PM
Great reading Jack and as to your memory reference( I struggle to remember my own cards through a hand let alone how the action has gone around the table) I have the same problem too, though mine is obviously due to senility!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: NellieG on February 16, 2011, 15:59:40 PM

Well done Jack. I tried everything to get you to flounce. I will now have to content myself with Laxie going nuts.



Cannot wait for the fireworks!!!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Claw75 on February 16, 2011, 20:08:53 PM

I"ve got a mate coming up for the weekend and I think eating & drinking are going to be the order of the day :) No naked wanderings though pleeeeaaassseeeee! (http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/pray.gif)


formal request for you to please sleep in boxers or something just for this weekend.  I don"t want to risk the warping of my fragile little mind.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on February 16, 2011, 20:22:33 PM

Oh my. Tighty got the APAT question wrong. There is a God!


Never played RSQ but just read through the entire thread. Quality stuff Jack.

Would loved to have seen Tighty"s face when he read the "last year" response to his objection.

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 16, 2011, 21:13:49 PM


Oh my. Tighty got the APAT question wrong. There is a God!


Never played RSQ but just read through the entire thread. Quality stuff Jack.

Would loved to have seen Tighty"s face when he read the "last year" response to his objection.




;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on February 16, 2011, 21:18:30 PM


Well done Jack. I tried everything to get you to flounce. I will now have to content myself with Laxie going nuts.



Cannot wait for the fireworks!!!


Where"s me whip FFS?!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 16, 2011, 21:19:53 PM

formal request for you to please sleep in boxers or something just for this weekend.


No worries missus. I reckon I"ll be fully clothed at all times.


I don"t want to risk the warping of my fragile little mind.


Yer, right!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 16, 2011, 21:22:12 PM



Well done Jack. I tried everything to get you to flounce. I will now have to content myself with Laxie going nuts.



Cannot wait for the fireworks!!!


Where"s me whip FFS?!


Oh gawd! I"m in trouble now.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 24, 2011, 19:47:27 PM
I"ve been growing my hair of late. D"ya reckon it suits?

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/005.jpg)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on February 24, 2011, 19:52:11 PM
Who trimmed yer fringe in that pic?  Tell them not to do it again.   :D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 24, 2011, 19:58:38 PM

I"ve been growing my hair of late. D"ya reckon it suits?

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/005.jpg)


(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs6/i/2005/110/b/5/Shock_by_neiljane.png)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Swinebag on February 24, 2011, 22:39:05 PM

I"ve been growing my hair of late. D"ya reckon it suits?

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/005.jpg)


Its Jake Cody!!!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: TheSnapper on February 24, 2011, 23:41:52 PM
you look like this guy in that snap Jack....

(http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSHkRzSnw6Y04VxKIFvC_cIRhIFahv7f_7xFr_iIh_xeSJZSIVWIw)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 26, 2011, 01:27:12 AM
I loved Julia Fordham"s self-titled album from the 80s.

Julia Fordham - The Comfort Of Strangers

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6av0-MpYB0[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 26, 2011, 14:07:59 PM
So, a few leftovers in the fridge, approaching "use by" dates - time to get creative! Will report back...
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 26, 2011, 14:12:24 PM
Spring onions, Philadelphia cheese, eggs, mustard, sun-dried tomato pesto, sour cream, chicken...
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 26, 2011, 14:14:45 PM
Italy v Wales in a bit. Ger reckons Wales"ll win by a few. I think Italy will push them close and might just even shade it.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 26, 2011, 14:17:02 PM

Italy v Wales in a bit. Ger reckons Wales"ll win by a few. I think Italy will push them close and might just even shade it.


I think all three games will be damn close and great to watch - if the feckers sort the srums out.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 27, 2011, 11:32:00 AM

Spring onions, Philadelphia cheese, eggs, mustard, sun-dried tomato pesto, sour cream, chicken...


Hmm. Bit of a disappointment really. I went the omelette route. Oh yes, very creative me.

I blitzed everything in the mixer which may have been a bit of a mistake. It tasted very nice but had an odd, smooth texture. More like cheesecake than omelette ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 27, 2011, 11:43:48 AM
A great win for England yesterday. I obviously wanted passionately for them to beat the French but, if I"m honest (and I am) I didn"t really think we"d do it. Not the best of rugby but not terrible either and certainly exciting.

So we have Scotland to overcome at HQ in a fortnight"s time - far from a formality but, barring a very poor performance, you"d expect us to be fighting for the Grand Slam in Dublin a week later. Now that will be a test. A win there and we"ll be worthy of our first Grand Slam since 2003.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 27, 2011, 11:55:42 AM
Be great to see one of these in Dublin, eh Ger?

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/AshtonTry415.jpg)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 27, 2011, 11:57:00 AM
My mate"s on his way with his lappie under his arm. I seem to have another customer for my free repair service :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 27, 2011, 11:59:05 AM

Be great to see one of these in Dublin, eh Ger?

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/AshtonTry415.jpg)


Saw it again yesterday, oh wait it was a forward pass, shame eh!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on February 27, 2011, 12:57:51 PM

A great win for England yesterday. I obviously wanted passionately for them to beat the French but, if I"m honest (and I am) I didn"t really think we"d do it. Not the best of rugby but not terrible either and certainly exciting.

So we have Scotland to overcome at HQ in a fortnight"s time - far from a formality but, barring a very poor performance, you"d expect us to be fighting for the Grand Slam in Dublin a week later. Now that will be a test. A win there and we"ll be worthy of our first Grand Slam since 2003.

No disrespect obv but.......

COME ON SCOTLAND
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 27, 2011, 13:25:13 PM
I have no problem with Brits supporting other British teams against us but I gotta say, I do find Brits supporting foreign teams against England a tad galling. I understand the reasons for it I think but doesn"t mean I have to like it.

So there.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on February 27, 2011, 13:58:14 PM

I have no problem with Brits supporting other British teams against us but I gotta say, I do find Brits supporting foreign teams against England a tad galling. I understand the reasons for it I think but doesn"t mean I have to like it.

So there.


I am even handed with my bias - I support two teams, Ireland and whoever is playing England  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Waz1892 on February 27, 2011, 14:50:54 PM
keep it simple -

Support, Love, England, rats ass for anyone esle!  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 27, 2011, 21:54:26 PM
Why are there more Mondays than there are Fridays? I just don"t get it.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 27, 2011, 21:58:01 PM
It"s the last day of February tomorrow, the nights are drawing out, clocks go forward in four weeks time. That can only mean one thing.

It"s time for a Christmas toooon.

Thea Gilmore - That"ll Be Christmas

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qQAE794uvo[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 28, 2011, 22:14:43 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 28, 2011, 22:37:46 PM
Having been reminded that my Logitech Squeezebox media player is actually quite swish, I thought I"d better actually use it more often :)

I"m sitting here listening to the new releases on Napster. Tell you what, that Jessie J bloke can sing a bit!

Jessie J - Price Tag

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMxX-QOV9tI[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: TheSnapper on February 28, 2011, 22:46:01 PM

Having been reminded that my Logitech Squeezebox media player is actually quite swish, I thought I"d better actually use it more often :)

I"m sitting here listening to the new releases on Napster. Tell you what, that Jessie J bloke can sing a bit!



Subtle or am I needlessly getting down in the dirt ???
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: samuel_9 on February 28, 2011, 22:57:23 PM
SHE is one SEXY women..... and i like the record very good .I will by her cd. very god tku
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: samuel_9 on February 28, 2011, 23:06:35 PM
I like your taste in music tecknologs can we have MORE please
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 28, 2011, 23:42:25 PM


Having been reminded that my Logitech Squeezebox media player is actually quite swish, I thought I"d better actually use it more often :)

I"m sitting here listening to the new releases on Napster. Tell you what, that Jessie J bloke can sing a bit!



Subtle or am I needlessly getting down in the dirt ???


I reckon you must be in the gutter Brendan as I don"t have a clue what yer on about. It"s rubbish having to explain jokes, I know. Perhaps you could pm me :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 28, 2011, 23:45:46 PM

I like your taste in music tecknologs can we have MORE please


Cheers Ray. My tastes are definitely broadening with age. Not sure how good it is. But I like it, so that"s all that matters really.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 28, 2011, 23:52:44 PM
Anyone fancy a bit of reggae?

The Aggrolites (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-aggrolites-p705197) - Complicated Girl

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7W1xQRb_4c[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on February 28, 2011, 23:58:04 PM
March 1st is 10 minutes away. That means the start of a new sit and go league and MTT league over on the blondepoker (http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=52141.msg1324582#msg1324582) forum.

David Blacklaw (ForthThistle) won February"s league - there"s lots of APATers playing in this already - get yer @rses across there imo while we"re waiting for S5 to be announced...
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: TheSnapper on February 28, 2011, 23:58:59 PM



Having been reminded that my Logitech Squeezebox media player is actually quite swish, I thought I"d better actually use it more often :)

I"m sitting here listening to the new releases on Napster. Tell you what, that Jessie J bloke can sing a bit!



Subtle or am I needlessly getting down in the dirt ???


I reckon you must be in the gutter Brendan as I don"t have a clue what yer on about. It"s rubbish having to explain jokes, I know. Perhaps you could pm me :)


Your referring to Jessie as a bloke was totally unrelated to sexual persuasion then, silly me :-[
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: samuel_9 on March 01, 2011, 13:33:33 PM
ONLY 1 man can do raggae MR BOB MARLIE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIjkW6iyXNo&feature=related...  now i wonder ?....could they have been three little CROWES?..... Thats what i call raggae http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGqrvn3q1oo&feature=related?.First class
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 01, 2011, 22:55:00 PM




Having been reminded that my Logitech Squeezebox media player is actually quite swish, I thought I"d better actually use it more often :)

I"m sitting here listening to the new releases on Napster. Tell you what, that Jessie J bloke can sing a bit!



Subtle or am I needlessly getting down in the dirt ???


I reckon you must be in the gutter Brendan as I don"t have a clue what yer on about. It"s rubbish having to explain jokes, I know. Perhaps you could pm me :)


Your referring to Jessie as a bloke was totally unrelated to sexual persuasion then, silly me :-[


Are you saying she sups from the furry cup then Brendan? Shame. Though not for me obv. Ahem, I mean as in I"d never have a chance, not I"m not interested :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 02, 2011, 01:01:08 AM
As the poker education isn"t going too well at the moment  ::) I"m going to appoint myself APAT's A&R man...

I"ve been listening to new album releases on Napster tonight whilst being severely tilted by Laxie"s worst-ever RSQ quiz mastering on blonde :)

I"m not necessarily endorsing any of these, I"ve only been half listening to be fair, but none of them are too bad :)


Clare Maguire (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/clare-maguire-p2242122) - Ain"t Nobody - Light After Dark

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2peghEih74[/youtube]


Alexis Jordan (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/alexis-jordan-p2178199) - Happiness - Alexis Jordan

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oZ-gwpvRoI[/youtube]


DeVotchKa (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/devotchka-p552582) - All The Sand In All The Sea - 100 Lovers

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cilxe4G0Cho&feature=fvsr[/youtube]


Lykke Li (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/lykke-li-p1008964) - I Follow Rivers - Wounded Rhymes

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZYbEL06lEU[/youtube]


Elbow (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/elbow-p482659) - Neat Little Rows - Build A Rocket Boys!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pYjCYNh-Kw[/youtube]


Jessica Lea Mayfield (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jessica-lea-mayfield-p1049885) - I"ll Be The One You Want Someday - Tell Me

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyXXAiEu2ps&feature=fvst[/youtube]


Lucinda Williams (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/lucinda-williams-p5833) - Buttercup - Blessed

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6z7b5aIi4[/youtube]


Ron Sexsmith (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ron-sexsmith-p143690) - Believe It When I See It - Long Player, Late Bloomer

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFww3fLhjl8[/youtube]



Laura Bryna (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/laura-bryna-p1010536) - Life Is Good - Trying To Be Me

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnWmpGa9siU[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 05, 2011, 12:16:57 PM
Bloomin" "eck! Don"t these weekends come round fast?

Quiet one this weekend really. I"m going to be watching some rugby today - Gloucester v Bath at 1pm on ESPN followed by the main event, Tigers v Saracens at 3.15pm on Sky Sports 2. The first match is 3rd v 4th in the Premiership and the second match is 1st v 2nd so it should be really good. And how the hell have Northampton slipped to 5th. They were playing sublimely just a few games ago. JP, I want a full report before tomorrow"s game away to Exeter Chiefs (ESPN 3pm).

I"m aiming to start racking up some play in blonde"s March "Sky N Go" sit n go league. I made a meteoric start last month, winning four of my first six and coming 2nd in the other two, 6-seaters admittedly. I obviously couldn"t sustain that and tailed off to finish 4th or 5th but with a healthy average ROI of 25%. As I very rarely play sit n goes, I was quite pleased with that and will be hoping for similar this month.

Tomorrow I"m going round to see my sister. We"re having a planning meeting for a trip down to Wiltshire (the county, not Leigh. Although I"m sure he"d be pleased to see us :)) at Easter. After our lovely mum died it emerged that she was illegitimate. None of us kids knew but Dad did and yet had never, ever spoke about it to Mum! Different times eh?

It"s thought that her real dad was a fella called Henry Higgs from Little Somerford in Wiltshire. All we have by way of proof though is anecdotal evidence (from Dad) and an insurance policy in my uncle Alan"s name (Mum"s brother), taken out by Henry Higgs. So it"s a fairly safe bet that it"s right but we both feel the need to get proof positive :)

We did a bit of family tree research four or five years ago. Not solely on Henry Higgs, but we did a bit of digging then but weren"t able to turn up any proof. We found further evidence; there was a Henry Higgs living in the village around the time of the conception(s). The theory is that as he was living alone and my granny used to do "skivvying", she "did" for him and he gave her a little "bonus" on top of her wages :)

We"ve booked a b&b in Little Somerford and the lady that runs it says there are still Higgses living in the village and that she will happily put us in touch. With that in mind I did a bit of research into the possible use of DNA testing to provide the proof of a link. However, it seems that you need an unbroken maternal or paternal line in order to provide the requisite proof and unfortunately, we don"t have either as far as I can see. At the moment, I"m thinking our best hope is that if/when we meet Henry"s descendants, that they bear a strong family resemblance - poor feckers imo :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on March 05, 2011, 12:24:01 PM
Good luck with the investigations.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 05, 2011, 14:04:44 PM
I"m back on the weight loss trail with a vengeance.

On Monday I was at my heaviest since losing weight a couple of years ago - over 2st heavier than at my lightest. I"ve walked my 4 mile route every day from Tuesday. I"m doing it in a brow-moistening 55 minutes at the moment. It"s already started to get easier though and those times should tumble if I persevere :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 05, 2011, 14:48:19 PM
FYI: ESPN is free this weekend. Bit late for a thrilling Gloucester/Bath game but you can watch Exeter/Northampton tomorrow.

For the less discerning sports fan there"s also:

Sat
5.30 Man City v Wigan
7.45 Juventus v AC Milan
2.00 Some basketball nonsense

Sun
11.30 Sampdoria v Cesena
3.00 Proper sport
7.45 Lazio v Palermo
1.00 Ice hockey, schmice hockey

This has been a public service announcement.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on March 05, 2011, 17:03:53 PM
Tigers lose by the width of 12 trees  ::)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 05, 2011, 17:15:22 PM

Tigers lose by the width of 12 trees  ::)


:(

How the feck did he miss that? Still, another point in the bag. I"m sure we"ll be there or thereabouts at the business end of the season.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: WarBwastardo on March 05, 2011, 19:06:50 PM

FYI: ESPN is free this weekend. Bit late for a thrilling Gloucester/Bath game but you can watch Exeter/Northampton tomorrow.

For the less discerning sports fan there"s also:

Sat
5.30 Man City v Wigan
7.45 Juventus v AC Milan
2.00 Some basketball nonsense

Sun
11.30 Sampdoria v Cesena
3.00 Proper sport
7.45 Lazio v Palermo
1.00 Ice hockey, schmice hockey

This has been a public service announcement.


How dare you!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 05, 2011, 20:19:51 PM


FYI: ESPN is free this weekend. Bit late for a thrilling Gloucester/Bath game but you can watch Exeter/Northampton tomorrow.

For the less discerning sports fan there"s also:

Sat
5.30 Man City v Wigan
7.45 Juventus v AC Milan
2.00 Some basketball nonsense

Sun
11.30 Sampdoria v Cesena
3.00 Proper sport
7.45 Lazio v Palermo
1.00 Ice hockey, schmice hockey

This has been a public service announcement.


How dare you!


So sorry! If I ever dreamt the esteemed WarBwastardo read my drivel I"d have never posted such disrespectful nonsense. Please forgive me?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: WarBwastardo on March 05, 2011, 23:50:27 PM



FYI: ESPN is free this weekend. Bit late for a thrilling Gloucester/Bath game but you can watch Exeter/Northampton tomorrow.

For the less discerning sports fan there"s also:

Sat
5.30 Man City v Wigan
7.45 Juventus v AC Milan
2.00 Some basketball nonsense

Sun
11.30 Sampdoria v Cesena
3.00 Proper sport
7.45 Lazio v Palermo
1.00 Ice hockey, schmice hockey

This has been a public service announcement.


How dare you!


So sorry! If I ever dreamt the esteemed WarBwastardo read my drivel I"d have never posted such disrespectful nonsense. Please forgive me?


Well okie dokie then, just as long it"s clear ice hockey is actually the best sport in the galaxy.  
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 06, 2011, 00:07:27 AM
I shall record it and watch with all due deference :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: KarmaDope on March 06, 2011, 01:45:10 AM
technolog - Northampton Saints are struggling at the moment because half their first team is on international duty.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 06, 2011, 08:46:13 AM

technolog - Northampton Saints are struggling at the moment because half their first team is on international duty.


So is Tigers".
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on March 08, 2011, 13:26:52 PM
Sorry Jack but it was just too easy!

http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=52282.0 (http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=52282.0)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 08, 2011, 21:12:44 PM
I can see it"s going to take a little living down :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on March 08, 2011, 21:18:15 PM

I can see it"s going to take a little a lot of living down :)


FYP
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 10, 2011, 20:14:58 PM
Back to the day job.

This is a good album. Well, actually this vid isn"t on the album :). The album"s Chasing After Ghosts (http://www.allmusic.com/album/chasing-after-ghosts-r2142666) by The Crookes (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-crookes-p2181907)


The Crookes - Backstreet Lovers

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Il1NASOxBw[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 12, 2011, 09:36:37 AM
I"ve just returned from my reinstated daily 4 mile walk "round the block". I"ve done 12 days consecutively now and I"m already seeing a big improvement in my fitness. About a year ago, when I was going to the gym for 2 hours at a time 5 or 6 days a week, my fitness level was remarkable - like being back in my 20s and my rugby-playing pomp. However, I"d done virtually no exercise since September and the weight had crept on too with a resultant impact on my stamina & energy levels. I"m starting to feel much better again :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on March 12, 2011, 09:42:00 AM
Good. My daily walk to the en-suite is helping me  ::)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 12, 2011, 10:35:51 AM
A very evocative item on the BBC New Magazine website at the moment, reminiscing about the ZX81. Ahhh, good times!

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/ZX81.jpg) (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12703674)

It was my first computer. I still remember excitedly going to WH Smiths in Leicester to buy it - November 1981!

That got me hooked on computers and a few months later I was buying its big brother, the ZX Spectrum. This was announced, if memory serves, around April 1982 but didn"t actually start shipping in significant numbers until a couple of months later. I remember pawing over the glossy, embossed brochure longingly, almost salivating at the prospect! Sad but true!

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/spectrum.jpg)

By now I was really into computers and avidly consumed information on their workings. I had a book which disassembled the Spectrum"s ROM and I studied it until I knew how it worked in a lot of areas like getting keyboard input and outputting characters to the screen.

I bought loads and loads of games for it. I had a draw almost full of them. I also bought loads of add-ons for it - "proper" keyboard, sound generator, speech synthesiser etc. I also had a modem and subscribed to Micronet with access to Prestel - an early forerunner of the internet I suppose. This would have been around "85/"86. Being single, living at home with lots of disposable income ftw!

By now I was a confirmed Sinclair fan and got my mitts on the Spectrum"s successor, the Sinclair QL.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/sinclair_ql.jpg)

This was (laughably) described as a business computer. I was very "into" this for a start but my interest started to wane a little as it coincided with me discovering the pleasures of beer drinking. Well, I"d already discovered that, perhaps excess beer drinking would be more accurate :)

My love affair with computers continued but my initial ardent fervour and passion :) had subsided and was now more of a workaday, utilitarian relationship. Beer was now my first love.

To fill in the blanks, after the QL I got an Amiga which I didn"t really ever get into.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/Amiga.jpg)

I then got an Amstrad PCW which got a fair bit of use. I believe this ran the CP/M operating system and was getting close to the realms of today"s PCs.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/amstrad_pcw8512.jpg)

After this I bought my first PC at the end of "91. I went for future-proofing (lol) with a massive 4MB of RAM and an 80MB hard disk!

I"ve lost track now of my various PC puchases and upgrades but there"s probably been about half a dozen different desktops pass through the lounge. I resisted getting a laptop for ages but eventually succumbed about 3 years or so ago. I can"t imagine being without one now.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 12, 2011, 11:12:18 AM
So, Season 5 is announced and nearly upon us. Very good it looks too. It"s a shame to see Betfair go as, I think it"s fair to say, they were the best sponsor we"ve had. 888 Poker have got their work cut out to match them.

Really looking forward to the battle for the Division 1 title in the National Online League. We (APAT Notts) have a tough job ahead if we"re going to best the likes of Walsall, Solent and the Luton masses. I"m up for a challenge though and will be giving it my all!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Honeybadg on March 12, 2011, 12:28:11 PM
Quite enjoyed your pictures of spectrums ... the rubber keys ideal for sticking needles into and through ... L
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Mikeyboy9361 on March 12, 2011, 12:32:29 PM

So, Season 5 is announced and nearly upon us. Very good it looks too. It"s a shame to see Betfair go as, I think it"s fair to say, they were the best sponsor we"ve had. 888 Poker have got their work cut out to match them.

Really looking forward to the battle for the Division 1 title in the National Online League. We (APAT Notts) have a tough job ahead if we"re going to best the likes of Walsall, Solent and the Luton masses. I"m up for a challenge though and will be giving it my all!

I agree Betfair were excellent sponsors, and I even grew to like their software! Trying hard to like 888s now!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 20, 2011, 21:33:42 PM
Been busy this weekend getting accommodation booked up for September"s Coast to Coast walk.

I knew that September was the peak time for walkers doing the Coast to Coast but I thought 6 months prior would be sufficient to get our pick of digs.

We"re all sorted but I was amazed to find quite a few places already full. At Robin Hood"s Bay, the conclusion of our walk, we were down to about 5th choice before I found somewhere. I"m glad I took the time to look and didn"t leave it any longer.

Really looking forward to this now. We"ve still got lots to do, maps, route planning, equipment to get/buy. I"ve got a feeling September"s gonna be here before we know it.

As Ger would say: great company, great food, great scenery, great craic - priceless!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Chipaccrual on March 20, 2011, 21:44:17 PM

Been busy this weekend getting accommodation booked up for September"s Coast to Coast walk.

I knew that September was the peak time for walkers doing the Coast to Coast but I thought 6 months prior would be sufficient to get our pick of digs.

We"re all sorted but I was amazed to find quite a few places already full. At Robin Hood"s Bay, the conclusion of our walk, we were down to about 5th choice before I found somewhere. I"m glad I took the time to look and didn"t leave it any longer.

Really looking forward to this now. We"ve still got lots to do, maps, route planning, equipment to get/buy. I"ve got a feeling September"s gonna be here before we know it.

As Ger would say: great company, great food, great scenery, great craic - priceless!


This is very true, and I know I will be rushing round the week before randomly buying what I think may be "useful" for the trip.   ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on March 20, 2011, 21:59:56 PM

This is very true, and I know I will be rushing round the week before randomly buying what I think may be "useful" for the trip.   ;D


A Car maybe  ::)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 20, 2011, 23:38:02 PM


This is very true, and I know I will be rushing round the week before randomly buying what I think may be "useful" for the trip.   ;D


A Car maybe  ::)


A car?

ffs - it"s only 200 miles.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on March 21, 2011, 14:30:20 PM



This is very true, and I know I will be rushing round the week before randomly buying what I think may be "useful" for the trip.   ;D


A Car maybe  ::)


A car?

ffs - it"s only 200 miles.

Exactly - a motorbike would do just fine.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 21, 2011, 19:15:27 PM
It"s Napster new releases time again.

The Strokes have got a new album out called "Angles (http://www.allmusic.com/album/angles-r2133726)". At first listening it sounded very good.

The Strokes (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-strokes-p478260) - Call Me Back

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1F7qsTY7Eg&feature=related[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 21, 2011, 22:05:18 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on March 21, 2011, 22:22:08 PM

However, I"m still determined I"m NOT going to put all the weight back on. Too many people do it and I don"t want to be one of them.


And I am sure you will not.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on March 21, 2011, 22:37:46 PM


However, I"m still determined I"m NOT going to put all the weight back on. Too many people do it and I don"t want to be one of them.

And I am sure you will not.

Not that likely with the walking and stuff you do to be honest mate.

Can you and Ger please both have a pint/bottle for me next weekend as I can"t make it and will feel left out otherwise. I will buy you both one in Newcastle to say thank you.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 22, 2011, 00:11:35 AM



However, I"m still determined I"m NOT going to put all the weight back on. Too many people do it and I don"t want to be one of them.

And I am sure you will not.

Not that likely with the walking and stuff you do to be honest mate.

Can you and Ger please both have a pint/bottle for me next weekend as I can"t make it and will feel left out otherwise. I will buy you both one in Newcastle to say thank you.


Errr, Ger"s not going either. Is it okay if I have both of "em for you? What harm could it do?


























(http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm297/PaulieDavis/APAT%20Blog/285.jpg)

Oh yeah, I remember was told about that :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on March 22, 2011, 00:15:17 AM
At least my shoes look cool  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on March 22, 2011, 00:35:42 AM
My mate was messing around with the camera at work today and snapped me in mid-snack. As I"m fully clothed, conscious and not looking like a deranged serial killer (is there another kind?), I thought I"d share it. No need to thank me.

(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f220/martynprime/blog%20pics/DSCF0002.jpg)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on March 22, 2011, 19:21:49 PM




However, I"m still determined I"m NOT going to put all the weight back on. Too many people do it and I don"t want to be one of them.

And I am sure you will not.

Not that likely with the walking and stuff you do to be honest mate.

Can you and Ger please both have a pint/bottle for me next weekend as I can"t make it and will feel left out otherwise. I will buy you both one in Newcastle to say thank you.


Errr, Ger"s not going either. Is it okay if I have both of "em for you? What harm could it do?


Well thats very gentlemanly of you Jack. Just like Jack to think of his fellow APATers see, please consume said pints. If you are having one some for Ger don"t forget to ensure no fruit is allowed anywhere near it.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on March 28, 2011, 09:42:54 AM
Sorry, but this HAS to be done....lol


Quote
9:11 AM
soooooooooo
excorted to bed by bouncers huh?

Jack9:11 AM
lol

Dawn aka Laxie9:11 AM
escorted rather

Jack9:11 AM
yes
I chatted to them after
they said they were worried I wouldn"t get to bed safely

Dawn aka Laxie9:12 AM
awwwwww
lol
they"d been given a memo of yer escapades

Jack9:13 AM
I did give them the slip at one point and made a bid for freedom

Dawn aka Laxie9:13 AM
lolololololol

Jack9:13 AM
running down the hotel corridor

Dawn aka Laxie9:13 AM
lmaooooooooooo
I am proper LOL here
glad nobody walking by
assuming they caught up with ya so

Jack9:15 AM
I was a naughty boy

Dawn aka Laxie9:15 AM
lol
you were
but nothing new there

Jack9:15 AM
also
in other news

Dawn aka Laxie9:15 AM
oooooh
there"s an also


Don"t worry Jack.  I promise not to mention the "also" bit.   :-*
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on March 28, 2011, 10:23:19 AM
I thought the escorted to the room thing was gonna be something exciting. Jack always gets to bed safely, sometimes he forgets where bed should be is but he is quite resourceful in that way. The mental picture I have of him escaping the bouncers and making a bid for freedom is quite funny.

The man is a LEGEND. A LEGEND I tells you.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on April 06, 2011, 21:58:17 PM
(http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/hello.gif)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on April 06, 2011, 22:36:59 PM
I"ve been neglecting this somewhat. Has anyone ever noticed what a time sponge poker forums are?

Got quite a bit I want to post on. Not least of course the great honour of being asked to be England "A" captain. I thought that when I was asked to play for the APAT Forum team at Bolton earlier this year, it would be the pinnacle of my year, but just a few weeks later and Des asks me to skipper an England team!

I got quite a few applications to play and to be honest, you could have made a solid case for everyone of them. But in the end I could only pick four and I wanted to pick a team with a forum feel to it and a real desire to see England do well. I"m pretty sure I did that.

I never seriously considered picking myself. I"d played for the APAT forum and I wanted to be able to offer the same chance to as many others as possible. When it was announced that Omaha was to be included, that put a cap on any small, lingering doubt as to whether I should play, as I"m pretty much clueless. On Omaha. :)

It"s only two weeks away now and it is going to be simply awesome.

England A"s brave warriors:




(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_KJLieIUxMJY/TY4PgjKem7I/AAAAAAAApqI/eBNsrjgaou0/s720/IMG_7093.JPG)(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_KJLieIUxMJY/TY8-eVNpJLI/AAAAAAAApy4/MuLVF8XJ-u8/s720/IMG_7141.JPG)(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_KJLieIUxMJY/TY4GjpKUiYI/AAAAAAAApbM/IsZB-9EoYDM/s720/IMG_6980.JPG)(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_KJLieIUxMJY/TMMBRijwdII/AAAAAAAAmkQ/fndwHPglcTU/IMG_6703.JPG)
Warren FenwickGlenn LamingDon RobertsPhil Tompkinson

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: PHIL_TC on April 06, 2011, 23:26:10 PM
Hey thats me that is  ;D

I"ve already thanked Jack for the honour of representing England, but will say publically that I"m over the moon to say the least and thank you so much for taking the bribe and selecting me  ;D The weeks are dragging by soooo much really can"t wait. Love you Jack I won"t let you down skip.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on April 06, 2011, 23:58:46 PM

Hey thats me that is  ;D

I"ve already thanked Jack for the honour of representing England, but will say publically that I"m over the moon to say the least and thank you so much for taking the bribe and selecting me  ;D The weeks are dragging by soooo much really can"t wait. Love you Jack I won"t let you down skip.



Love you too Phil  :-*

Are you treating us to a "creation"?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on April 07, 2011, 00:28:13 AM
Some of you may know  ::) I"ve had a few incidents of late at APAT events. I can neither confirm nor deny whether or not they may have been down to a modicum of intoxication.

Obviously for the Newcastle trip, I"m going to be on my very best behaviour, at least until my captain"s duties have been completed and the winners" trophy is safely secured.

After this however I can foresee a limited and eminently respectable amount of alcohol intake. Also, immediately after getting home from Newcastle, I"m off on my travels again. I"m packing a bag and travelling down to Wiltshire with my sis for a week of walking and genealogical research. So for these reasons I thought it best to leave the car at home and investigate the possibility of letting the train avoid the driving ban take the strain.

Although the Easter Monday return leg was a reasonable £34, I was dismayed to find the the outbound journey was a less economical £82!

Now I"d heard about the phenomenon of "split-ticketing" (the practice of buying tickets for individual legs of the journey rather than 1 ticket for the whole journey) and thought I"d give it a try.

Well, the Leicester-Newcastle trip involves a change at Derby, so I made that my first port of call.

Leicester-Derby £9.10

There are no further changes but the train from Derby calls at Chesterfield, Sheffield, Wakefield, Leeds, York, Darlington & Durham, en-route to Newcastle. After investigating several options, I decided these were my best:

Derby-Sheffield £8.70

Sheffield-York £7.50

York-Newcastle £12.50

So, a journey which would have cost me £82 is now down to a much more attractive £37.80! And I"m sat on exactly the same trains making the same, solitary change. The only difference being I"ve got three extra tickets in my hand and an extra £44.20 in my back pocket.

Tickets booked. License safe. A great weekend assured!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: PHIL_TC on April 07, 2011, 11:10:39 AM

Love you too Phil  :-*

Are you treating us to a "creation"?


Ah. Well if you"re twisting my arm.. would be rude not to. However after the severe leakage under the lights experienced in Spain I"m looking at more permament options :P
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on April 12, 2011, 23:37:35 PM
Holiday Inn, Cardiff, booked for the Friday & Saturday.

Harrah"s booked for November.

My life is blessed :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on April 12, 2011, 23:49:05 PM
or fecked
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on April 13, 2011, 00:15:38 AM
I lease my car. The lease is up on June 2nd. It"s my first lease agreement.

There"s no option to buy the car, so it"s definitely got to go back. I"m planning on making sure it gets an absolutely top notch valeting before it"s returned. Just because I"m very fastidious you understand. Definitely don"t believe any rumours you may hear that it"s because I"ve only washed it once during the 3-year lease ;D

Has anyone much experience of leasing? Are there any does & don"ts for the return procedure. I"m expecting the company to get in touch with me to arrange a time to call and collect it - does that sound right? By the way, there"s a little bit of paintwork damage (just the very top layer of paint in a small, maybe 2cm2 patch on the tailgate). Should I get that repaired? I"m assuming there"ll be some sort of assessment of it"s condition upon collection. How rigorous is this likely to be? Will I be presented with a bill for any defects or are they quite forgiving?

Also, I need to sort out a new lease. Anyone got any tips on ways to get the best deals; companies to try? My budget is upto £300pm inc VAT.

My current car is a Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9TDi. Very nice car, not one iota of trouble. I would happily have another. Should I be looking for a particular make/model of car or just go for the best deal? I"m thinking of perhaps going slightly smaller with a higher trim (more toys :) ).

Also, how many miles do you have to do per year to make a diesel financially worthwhile? I suspect my meagre 7k is nowhere near it. Mind you, I do like the long gaps between fill-ups that a diesel affords.

So many questions; so little time.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on April 13, 2011, 00:18:26 AM
Tescos are doing Haagen Dazs at half price. B4stards!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: HaworthBantam on April 13, 2011, 07:32:41 AM

... Mind you, I do like the long gaps between fill-ups that a diesel affords.


I know nothing of these long gaps you speak of...  :D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on April 13, 2011, 08:47:12 AM
With only 7k miles a year you are better off with a petrol for sure. I could produce a Chipaccrual type spreadsheet to prove this to you but I can"t be @rsed ATM. I think the figure is generally around 15k+

If you have a copy of your lease agreement then it is worth a check for the damage clauses. My company used to have a £200 wear and tear allowance clause, in other words up to £200 of damage for reasonable wear and tear was not charged, anything above that was.

Interestingly I have just bought my company car (was leased through Lex and they gave me the option). When they gave me the price I tried to negotiate. They said it"s "sold as seen", no negotiation. I asked them how they could value it as no one had actually seen the car, it could be scratched to bits or pristine, they wouldn"t know. They said they used market values and what they would expect to get for it at auction. - ********. Luckily for me it was in pretty good condition and the price was reasonable so I went for it.

As far as your new car is concerned have you had a look at PCPs? I"ve heard of some great deals right now if your negotiate skills are up to it.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Paulie_D on April 13, 2011, 09:59:06 AM

My current car is a Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9TDi. Very nice car, not one iota of trouble. I would happily have another. Should I be looking for a particular make/model of car or just go for the best deal? I"m thinking of perhaps going slightly smaller with a higher trim (more toys :) ).


I know nothing about leasing but I definitely lean towards the VW (SKoda/Audi/VW) platforms. Of course, I"m biased as a confirmed Audi owner (now) but I"ve also never had a lick of trouble.

Skoda"s generally have a lot more kit for the money than their "big brothers" at VW/Audi even though, essentially they are the same car. (Same Chassis etc.)

Then again, I do hear nice things about the new Ford Focus.

For fuel, with the limited mileage, I"d go petrol too....the new cars get remarkable m.p.g. these days compared to just a few years ago.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: samuel_9 on April 13, 2011, 10:52:15 AM
just bought a new  peugeot tepee go have look at one
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on April 13, 2011, 23:58:08 PM
I just won the APAT Bunch of Fives PLO tourney. Perhaps I was a bit hasty taking a non-playing role at the Home Internationals ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on April 13, 2011, 23:59:12 PM

I just won the APAT Bunch of Fives PLO tourney. Perhaps I was a bit hasty taking a non-playing role at the Home Internationals ;D


luckbox
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on April 14, 2011, 08:41:56 AM

I just won the APAT Bunch of Fives PLO tourney. Perhaps I was a bit hasty taking a non-playing role at the Home Internationals ;D


Nice one Jack. Proves beyond doubt that poker is a game of skill.  ::)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: josharp01 on April 14, 2011, 11:15:55 AM
I"ve got a car with Renault Selections. Similar to a lease hire but at the end of the agreement you get the option to keep the car with a final payment or return it and start again with another brand new car. I know my local dealership had a lot of flexibility on the deals he could do too, I knocked £800 off the "standard" deposit and managed to get the monthlt payments down a bit....on a new Grand Scenic, not sure about the other models but there are some nice ones in their range!

Oh and WTG last night! :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on April 14, 2011, 13:03:29 PM


I just won the APAT Bunch of Fives PLO tourney. Perhaps I was a bit hasty taking a non-playing role at the Home Internationals ;D


Nice one Jack. Proves beyond doubt that poker is a game of skill.  ::)


;D

I was rather good wasn"t I?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 02, 2011, 12:37:11 PM
FFS buck yer ideas up man! No posts for 17 days. So much to say. So little time.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 02, 2011, 12:39:57 PM
tuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuune!

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmi_qbUGCKo[/youtube]

Fortunately you have
Someone who relies on you
We started out as friends
But the thought of you just caves me in
The symptoms are so deep
It is much too late to turn away
We started out as friends

Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my lady

Time I"m sure will bring
Disappointments in so many things
It seems to be the way
When you"re gambling cards on love you play
I"d rather be in Hell with you baby
Than in cool Heaven
It seems to be the way

Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my lady

Birds never look into the sun
Before the day is gone
But oh the light shines brighter
On a peaceful day
Stranger blue leave us alone
We don"t want to deal with you
We"ll shed our stains showering
In the room that makes the rain

All alone with you
Makes the butterflies in me arise
Slowly we make love
And the Earth rotates
To our dictates
Slowly we make love

Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my baby
Sign your name
Across my heart
I want you to be my lady
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on May 02, 2011, 12:46:49 PM
Where"s the "Like" button "round here?   :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 02, 2011, 13:01:35 PM
I"ve asked Des to get one installed. He said...

...soon.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Claw75 on May 02, 2011, 14:48:38 PM
terence trent d"arby ffs? get back to posting some proper music.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on May 02, 2011, 15:02:14 PM
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Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: pables on May 02, 2011, 15:03:45 PM

terence trent d"arby ffs? get back to posting some proper music.


bump the where"s the like button ffs  ;D

and FYI Jack out of tuuuunnnnnne
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: samuel_9 on May 02, 2011, 16:05:47 PM
your taste is getting woser by the day or mabe tomoroday or mabe in 2weeks .......but in the meen time have a bit of thisNOW this is just class.....wait for the dancers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yGGtVKrD8&feature=related
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 02, 2011, 17:40:37 PM

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:(

I haz the bucket.

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Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Geo on May 02, 2011, 20:40:44 PM

I lease my car. The lease is up on June 2nd. It"s my first lease agreement.

There"s no option to buy the car, so it"s definitely got to go back. I"m planning on making sure it gets an absolutely top notch valeting before it"s returned. Just because I"m very fastidious you understand. Definitely don"t believe any rumours you may hear that it"s because I"ve only washed it once during the 3-year lease ;D

Has anyone much experience of leasing? Are there any does & don"ts for the return procedure. I"m expecting the company to get in touch with me to arrange a time to call and collect it - does that sound right? By the way, there"s a little bit of paintwork damage (just the very top layer of paint in a small, maybe 2cm2 patch on the tailgate). Should I get that repaired? I"m assuming there"ll be some sort of assessment of it"s condition upon collection. How rigorous is this likely to be? Will I be presented with a bill for any defects or are they quite forgiving?

Also, I need to sort out a new lease. Anyone got any tips on ways to get the best deals; companies to try? My budget is upto £300pm inc VAT.

My current car is a Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9TDi. Very nice car, not one iota of trouble. I would happily have another. Should I be looking for a particular make/model of car or just go for the best deal? I"m thinking of perhaps going slightly smaller with a higher trim (more toys :) ).

Also, how many miles do you have to do per year to make a diesel financially worthwhile? I suspect my meagre 7k is nowhere near it. Mind you, I do like the long gaps between fill-ups that a diesel affords.

So many questions; so little time.


Have you approched the current company you lease from, surely as a current customer they are more likely to offer as good a deal as you may get anywhere else?

Geo
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 03, 2011, 06:35:26 AM
The company I lease from only deal with fleets not individuals. The deal was setup by a third party company who I actually got back in touch with just before Newcastle.

Because time is so short and because the lady I spoke to is so friendly & helpful, I am very likely to use them again, yes. Customer service eh, whoda thunk it?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 03, 2011, 06:41:34 AM
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O040xuq2FR0[/youtube]

She
May be the face I can"t forget
The trace of pleasure or regret
May be my treasure or the price I have to pay
She
May be the song that summer sings
May be the chill that autumn brings
May be a hundred different things
Within the measure of a day

She
May be the beauty or the beast
May be the famine or the feast
May turn each day into a heaven or a hell
She may be the mirror of my dreams
The smile reflected in a stream
She may not be what she may seem
Inside her shell

She
Who always seems so happy in a crowd
Whose eyes can be so private and so proud
No one"s allowed to see them when they cry
She
May be the love that cannot hope to last
May come to me from shadows of the past
That I"ll remember till the day I die

She
May be the reason I survive
The why and wherefore I"m alive
The one I"ll care for through the rough and ready years
Me
I"ll take her laughter and her tears
And make them all my souvenirs
For where she goes I"ve got to be
The meaning of my life is

She
She, oh she
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 03, 2011, 06:48:00 AM
Sorry Ger. If it"s any consolation, I"m in negotiations to get this bad boy over to you...

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Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on May 03, 2011, 11:21:18 AM
Nohwere near big enough FFS
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: kinboshi on May 03, 2011, 12:38:26 PM
http://is.gd/zqUaxq
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on May 03, 2011, 13:17:58 PM
 :D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Waz1892 on May 03, 2011, 20:36:09 PM

http://is.gd/zqUaxq


Cracking overseas carrier too
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Paulie_D on May 06, 2011, 11:17:19 AM

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_KJLieIUxMJY/TbMv6-6RkpI/AAAAAAAAqPA/3ihvsbosR5M/IMG_6693.JPG)

Our Jack
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on May 06, 2011, 11:38:38 AM
Looks familiar.  Have we met?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Paulie_D on May 06, 2011, 11:49:33 AM

Looks familiar.  Have we met?


Don"t recognise him with his clothes on?  :o
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on May 06, 2011, 11:53:46 AM


Looks familiar.  Have we met?


Don"t recognise him with his clothes on?  :o


Poor Lad.  One week-end of hotel corridor ramblings and lift struggles - and he"ll never live it down.   :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Chipaccrual on May 06, 2011, 13:24:15 PM



Looks familiar.  Have we met?


Don"t recognise him with his clothes on?  :o


Poor Lad.  One week-end of hotel corridor ramblings and lift struggles - and he"ll never live it down, up, down, up, down, ground floor, reception, bar and restaurant.   :)


FYP
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 07, 2011, 01:06:59 AM
I"ve been a bit of a bugger recently haven"t I?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Curlarge on May 07, 2011, 10:43:32 AM


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Our Jack



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Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 09, 2011, 23:50:52 PM

I"ve been a bit of a bugger recently haven"t I?


Great news though! (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/jack.prime/posts/10150182860371433?notif_t=feed_comment)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:00:30 PM
As some of you may have heard, the fabulous Dawn "Laxie" Dineen and myself have somehow managed to stumble in to a relationship :) Funny thing is, neither of us really knows how it happened!

We got together up at Newcastle and have become closer as the days have passed since.

As Dawn writes so beautifully I thought it would be nice to keep a record here of our burgeoning romance told from her perspective and copied from her diary on blonde. It"s quite touching in parts...
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:05:27 PM
Incidentally, my first sight of Dawn over the weekend was after the 5-a-side footie, where she"d seen off a bottle of JD! I remember thinking, "this is gonna be messy". How right I was!

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Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:06:47 PM

What a fab week-end!!!  A lovely bunch of people and we had such a laugh.  Will gather meself for proper updates and a few photos later today, but was deffo another one for the memory bank.


Hmmm, not giving too much away here.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:10:04 PM

So that was that on the poker front.  The rest of the week-end was a mixture of chilling and madness and I had an absolutely brilliant time with most excellent company.  We headed back for Liverpool airport around 8am Monday morning where I caught my flight home and was thrown down on me sofa by 4:30 that afternoon. 

And that"s the lot when it comes to the Newcastle report.  Mostly because "you had to be there" for the rest.  As Ger would say...priceless. 

Hope you all had a great week-end too.  xx
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:13:02 PM
After being "outed" on blonde for my Bolton antics, Dawn came back with the following:


*Cough...yer secrets are safe with me.  Obv not going to spill the lot on ya because what happens on tour stays on tour.  Mostly.   rotflmfao  
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:20:24 PM
After sounding each other out for a few days after Newcastle - I was away on holiday and we were chatting away madly on MSN late at night - we had our "negotiation" night on the Thursday. I"m sure it will be the stuff of legends.

Anyway, the negotiations late into the night finally brought agreement. A few days after, Dawn made the following update.


This week has been such an amazing roller coaster!  Twists and turns I never saw coming that would normally scare the kajeebees outta me.  Well, I was scared if truth be told.  But for some reason I wanted to stick this one out.  And I"m glad I have.  Life sure is strange sometimes.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:24:43 PM
As Dawn"s friends know, she has a lot on her plate at the moment. It seems I may have helped her deal with it a little more easily. Dawn, it was an absolute pleasure.


Blimey.  With all the goings on of the past week and a bit I"d forgotten about something serious coming up.  At the end of the day, it"s out of my hands.  Just have to trust in powers that be, hope for the best and carry on.  Only...a couple of weeks ago I wouldn"t have managed that.  I"d have been a ball of nerves curled up on the sofa worrying meself to death. 

Then an unexpected angel came along, broke through my shell and has somehow taken my mind off of things I have no control over.  Whether tomorrow is the final page in one of life"s chapters or just another paragraph in that chapter...I know I"ll be ok.  And I owe someone big style for that.  xx
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:31:49 PM
Just two weeks after Newcastle, we knew we"d both fallen, hook, line & sinker. Dawn took the daunting step of telling her family and made the following beautiful & touching post:


A few years on and a crushed heart mended. Who woulda thunk it possible? Lucky.com much?

As you may have gathered, there have been some new developments in Laxieland.  Totally unexpected but very much of the "excellent" variety. 

Never in a month of Sundays saw this coming and did all in my power to make sure I wouldn"t fall for anyone again.  But turns out, not all falls are bad ones.  And sometimes it takes a bad fall to find that special someone who picks you up, dusts you off and says, "It"s going to be ok."

I swore I"d never let anyone break the wall to my heart again.  But things change with time...and so have I.  And the wall has been well and truly broken.  Go figure. 
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:32:34 PM

Obviously the family knows or it wouldn"t be posted here.  As happy as I am personally, it wasn"t easy.  We"d 22 years of life put down together and that"s no small shake.  A tough few chats were had.  First was with Timothy last week....and then the kids at the week-end.  We all knew it was coming eventually but Sarah said it best, "I"m just glad I don"t have to wonder "when" any more."  
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:33:42 PM

Not going to get too deep into the family side of it right now.  Who said what and how we all reacted is between us.  Maybe some day, looking back I"ll decide it needs saying.  But for now...enough"s been said. 

Timothy and I lost that special bond between us, as a couple, a long while ago.  But we"ve something more precious than that in our three kids.  And regardless of anything else, those three will be protected and nurtured by both of us, as a team, for as long as we"re both alive.  Won"t always be under the same roof, but we"ll never be too far away.  Regardless of what the future holds, that much we agree on completely. 

My wish is that we"ll all be able to look back with pride on how we handled things when our directions in life changed.  Nothing in life is certain.  God knows I"ve learned that lesson - big style.  But I"m fairly certain we"ll manage that wish.  Despite everything, we"re a good lot really.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:36:09 PM
Typical Dawn. A musical interlude in the midst of the emotional stuff. I gotta say I LOVE the sentiment of this song. If ever anyone deserved to be happy, it"s Dawn.


Now then.  A brief musical interlude while I go hoover and mop the floors.



[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRLgC3ikfi8[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:39:14 PM

So who is this insane man who"s decided it might be ok to put up with me and more importantly, managed to get me to "feel" again?

I"ll give ya some clues....

Has a heart of pure gold - mine was broke, but he"d LOTS of super glue.

He"s a member of blonde and APAT - so am I!  Go figure.

He"s a bit quiet - yeah...I know.  We won"t go there.

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:40:58 PM

With the last couple of years I"ve been pretty much going through the motions of day to day life smiling and laughing away as much as I could.  And everyone bought it.  At least I think they did. 

It"s been a roller coaster.  That"s for sure.  But just like a roller coaster there were twists and turns of different varieties.  Sometimes life was fun, other times scary.  And a time or two where I just didn"t want to be there.  All the while there was one "constant".  No man was ever going to have hold of my heart again. 

Chatting away on MSN to various people helped A LOT.  Sure, they"d try to bring me around a bit but I"d change the subject.  Made it my mission to try and help fix them because I didn"t need fixing...my mind was already made up. 

I was often busy trying to hook up this person with that one, while thinking to myself..."Fools!  Do they not know it"ll only end up in ruin?!  Ah well...if that"s what they want, I"ll do what I can to help."  If there wasn"t a match to try and sort or reassurance to be dished out, I"d go on a rant about silly random stuff.  Anything at all to change the subject. 


Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:42:19 PM

So in among all of these people there was this one guy.  A lovely Lad.  We"ve known each other for a few years now, but we"d never really gone down the road of any sort of truly personal chats.  He"s a bit shy and I don"t do personal so much.  "Says she as she spills the lot on a diary."  Yes this diary gets a bit too "personal" for some readers.  But to be fair, it only holds a tiny fraction of what spins around in my head. 

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:49:09 PM
Finally Dawn stops teasing the blondites and outs us. btw, the highlighting is mine for the benefit of those of you who only know me as naked hotel corridor lift man!


Fast forward to Newcastle APAT.  Normally I wouldn"t even entertain that event because it"s such a pain in the backside to get there.  But it was Easter week-end and the Irish take their religious holidays serious.  They were short a player or two and needed me to fill a spot on the team.  Normally they"d have a fierce strong player base to chose from so this was probably going to be my only shot at a spot on the team.  And I"m not very religious so that wasn"t an issue.  Sigh.  Go on then.  I"m in.

Well, ye got the bones of a trip report - but I left some detail out.  The most important part if truth be told.  Mainly because I was in shock.  This couldn"t be happening.  Out of nowhere and when I least expected it, this quiet gentle man managed to sneak his way past the wall I"d built and got around all the broken bits while he was at it.  It took me nearly a week to accept the fact that the ice queen had melted and Jack (technolog) was responsible for it.

Still can"t figure out how he managed it.  Keep running events back in my head and there was nothing to suggest he and I would ever be a couple.  We"re like night and day.  He"s sensible and I"m a nutter.  He"s a bit quiet and I"m not. 

Well, that"s not entirely true.  You lot generally see the "class clown" version of Laxie.  But as he"s discovered, there is a quiet side to me too...just took some digging to find it and he did.  How good does he run?!  lol    Truth be told...I don"t care now how he managed it.  Just delighted he did.  Couldn"t be happier and feel so very lucky right now it"s unreal.

Call it fate or call the doctor for the poor man...either way - we"re hooked.  xx


Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:52:48 PM
And a few apologies to friends who had to suffer through our more saccharine moments :)


So there ya have it folks.  Somebody tell Tighty it"s safe to come out and play again.  Poor man has been sat next to a bucket with the bones of a week now while news trickled out around FB land.  

And Ger?  He"s upgraded from a bucket to a skip at this stage with all the loved up messages around the place.  rotflmfao


Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 22:59:25 PM
And finally, when Dawn had said her piece, it was time for me to add my thoughts. Worryingly similar I must say.



Hello you!

The secret"s out then? :)

As Dawn might say - sorry Claire - whoda thunk it? I"ve known Dawn, I would guess, for around three or four years. Well, not so much "known" as "known of". We finally started to get to know each other a little chatting on MSN around a year or so ago, probably by dint of the fact we"re both good mates with the legend that is Ger, Theduke. We"ve had some long and, contrary to what Dawn said, I thought quite personal chats. But they were always perfectly above-board so to speak, just friends chatting, never even the merest hint of flirting. I"d be lying if I said Dawn had never entered my thoughts in a more than platonic way - I"m a man ffs and she"s a very attractive girl. But it"s fair to say that "we" was something that had never been on either agenda.

Then Newcastle comes.

God knows what happened (can you ask him please kin?). As Dawn says, I"m a quiet type, until I get to know you. I"m also quite painfully shy with women. I think the Friday night at Newcastle, when our relationship "progressed" must have been a bit of a "perfect storm". I"d had a fair amount to drink :) , just enough to reduce my inhibitions whilst maintaining a workable level of coherence. Dawn insists that I made the first move. Coherent or not, I can"t remember :(. It certainly doesn"t sound like me. But if I did, I quite like the line I used :)

Anyway whatever the whys and wherefores, the line worked, despite my best attempts to scupper things (thanks Geo ;D) and the rest, as they say, is history.

We spent the next three days together, pretty much inseperable. It was during these 72 hours I discovered there was more to Dawn than she normally allows you to see and, my God, it was stunning. Nothing physical, purely emotional. I was bought and sold. Obviously, we played it cool outwardly, but it seems we were both thinking along similar lines. We"d met someone special.

We chatted increasingly often during the next few days, culminating in an amusing negotiation on the Thursday following Newcastle, nailing down the do s and don"t s of our relationship.

Now here we are, not even three weeks after "meeting", and it"s clear we want to spend the rest of our lives together. Wow. There, I said it!

Whirlwind romance much?


Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 12, 2011, 23:05:33 PM
And that"s mine & Dawn"s news. Or should I say, Jaxie"s news!

Just to add we"re both thrilled to be meeting up again so soon in Killarney next week for the long-planned Celtic Chaos. It"s not too late to get booked up and join us. We"d love to spend time as a couple with friends old and new.

Fire away if you have any questions on either Dawn & I or Killarney. Pi$$taking is very accptable but keep it clean :).

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: MintTrav on May 13, 2011, 00:08:08 AM
Congrats - have a lovely life together.

(If you"ve been trying to think of an appropriate way of thanking me for inviting Dawn to play for the Ireland team, thereby changing your life for ever, used tenners never offend.)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 13, 2011, 00:40:59 AM

Congrats - have a lovely life together.

(If you"ve been trying to think of an appropriate way of thanking me for inviting Dawn to play for the Ireland team, thereby changing your life for ever, used tenners never offend.)


Cheers John. Superb selections if I may say so. And if I ever have any unrequired used tenners, consider "em yours.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: PHIL_TC on May 13, 2011, 01:07:16 AM
Jack and Laxie I love you both (ok I"ve had a beer) BUT want to wish you both all the happiness in the world. Made up for you both. You cant beat a true love story x
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Quasar on May 13, 2011, 06:36:12 AM

Lovely news Jack and Dawn  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Curlarge on May 13, 2011, 08:03:01 AM

Jack and Laxie I love you both (ok I"ve had a beer) BUT want to wish you both all the happiness in the world. Made up for you both. You cant beat a true love story x


+1   kh :-* qh :-*
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: smasher37 on May 13, 2011, 11:05:47 AM
Congrats to you both having met Jack for the first time in Newcastle he turned out to be a be a really nice and quiet guy
having met laxie for the first time as well,Im with her on the  she is a bit loud shout, but as the  Mighty Paula Abdul once said
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xweiQukBM_k
Good luck to both you
Unfortunatley for you Jack i think that you are Paula LOL   ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on May 13, 2011, 11:43:36 AM
LOLOLOL - poor Jack.  Hope he knows how to tap dance because I haven"t a scooby"s clue.  
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: samuel_9 on May 13, 2011, 13:58:19 PM
many congrats all the best god blees yous both http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_sU0pAE-fE
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Fatcatstu on May 13, 2011, 17:04:20 PM


Jack and Laxie I love you both (ok I"ve had a beer) BUT want to wish you both all the happiness in the world. Made up for you both. You cant beat a true love story x


+1   kh :-* qh :-*


same again! wp gg :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Mikeyboy9361 on May 13, 2011, 17:25:02 PM
Well good on ya both! :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: jacklevel06 on May 13, 2011, 21:19:27 PM
Right then, cant be bothered to trawl , through the last couple of pages of post ,on the thread. Jack Prime , one of the first people , i ever had the pleasure of meeting at a ,apat event.A great guy and aperson i count ,as a good friend.Dawn ,  a character, a one off, an heart of gold.Love youy both xx.> Disclaimer , i have been on the piss all day,but you both know a drunken Miccky talks  the truth, LOts of love
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on May 13, 2011, 21:47:53 PM
Getting a giggle out of drunken replies.  A trend starting?   :D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on May 13, 2011, 22:58:51 PM
OK, I"ve had a bottle of wine and am still on painkillers but even if I was sober you know i love you both so hurry up and set a date so MrsSirP can buy a new hat!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 13, 2011, 23:12:37 PM
John, Phil, Debs, Rich, Naz, Ray, Stu, Mike, Micky & Stu, thanks very much for the good wishes. Really looking forward to getting to know this young lady properly in the next few months.

Bit early for talk of hats but I"m a sucker for a happy ending so watch this space :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on May 13, 2011, 23:29:22 PM
Bucket please  ::)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 13, 2011, 23:33:39 PM

Bucket please  ::)


Looking forward to the flight over next week Ger?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on May 13, 2011, 23:37:12 PM
I"ll be the one pretending to be asleep  8)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: KarmaDope on May 13, 2011, 23:52:24 PM

John, Phil, Debs, Rich, Naz, Ray, Stu, Mike, Micky & Stu, thanks very much for the good wishes. Really looking forward to getting to know this young lady properly in the next few months.

Bit early for talk of hats but I"m a sucker for a happy ending so watch this space :)


You get married before November 21st and Joobs will have your balls on her mantlepiece. ;)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 13, 2011, 23:59:49 PM
Phew! I reckon I"m safe. Maybe.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on May 14, 2011, 08:15:11 AM
Congrats Jaxie. I"m too lazy to retype my post from Dawns diary here :-)

I also think Ger is wasting his buckets, he is getting a new one every day ffs. I mean I only have this one and am find it perfectly adequate. You just have to make sure you have it cleaned out before reading Jack"s diary, Dawns diary or trying to check facebook. Simples.

:-)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Fatcatstu on May 14, 2011, 20:18:04 PM

. Really looking forward to getting to know this young lady properly in the next few months.




JACK! Keep that to yourself many thanks. BUCKET!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: janc on May 14, 2011, 21:22:05 PM
Many congratulations to the both of you.  
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: pables on May 15, 2011, 00:20:29 AM
Carlsberg don"t do romances. But if they did................They"d need more supplies!  ;)

Couldn"t happen to a nicer couple  :)

Best of Luck

Ian
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Swinebag on May 19, 2011, 21:58:32 PM
Jack was one of the first people I got to know well at APAT events - a top guy - end of.

I luckily had a gradual drip feed introduction to Laxie and know she is a lovely caring individual (and much more than a gremlin who drags anyone she can to gentlemans clubs :o :o :o :o :o)

Delighted for the pair of you

Best of luck
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Waz1892 on May 20, 2011, 07:53:53 AM
Congrats to you both. 

Having been in Jacks company over the Home International Tournament, and a few chats around the online league with Notts and Luton shadowing each other over the last 2 seasons, it is very clear he is a true gent.

I also met with Dawn over said Home tournament for the 1st time - sound young lady, and certain enjoys herself to the max.

Wish you both all the luck in the world.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: ForthThistle on May 22, 2011, 22:33:03 PM
Top Banana"s.

Made up for you Both.

WP GG NH.  ;)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Zanshin on May 22, 2011, 23:32:17 PM
 :) Congratulations  :)

Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 24, 2011, 12:37:20 PM
Thanks for all the continued good wishes, it really does mean a lot when good people wish good things x
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 24, 2011, 12:43:07 PM
Bit tired today after a great weekend in Killarney.

The numbers may have turned out to be a little disappointing but the company certainly wasn"t. Obviously, APAT stalwarts Ger & Paulie are always good value but it was really nice to properly meet and spend some time with Peter & Wendy, Mr & Mrs boldie from the blonde forum. Oh and Laxie was there too.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Paulie_D on May 24, 2011, 13:16:06 PM


Obviously, APAT stalwarts Ger & Paulie are always good value



Hmmm....that can be read two ways....I"ll have a think!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on May 24, 2011, 23:57:13 PM

Bit tired today after a great weekend in Killarney.

The numbers may have turned out to be a little disappointing but the company certainly wasn"t. Obviously, APAT stalwarts Ger & Paulie are always good value but it was really nice to properly meet and spend some time with Peter & Wendy, Mr & Mrs boldie from the blonde forum. Oh and Laxie was there too.


Oh yeah?  Is that how it is already?!  Where"s me whip ffs?!









xx
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Paulie_D on May 25, 2011, 00:08:40 AM
Soppy bolloccks.

Sheesh....it was revolting all the soppy grinning, holding hands and OMG the smooching in shop doorways....someone should kick them both up the Jaxie*.

*Oh feck, now I"m doing it.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 25, 2011, 00:54:46 AM


Bit tired today after a great weekend in Killarney.

The numbers may have turned out to be a little disappointing but the company certainly wasn"t. Obviously, APAT stalwarts Ger & Paulie are always good value but it was really nice to properly meet and spend some time with Peter & Wendy, Mr & Mrs boldie from the blonde forum. Oh and Laxie was there too.


Oh yeah?  Is that how it is already?!  Where"s me whip ffs?!









xx


ffs I"m playing cool, now you"ve drawn attention to it again!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on May 25, 2011, 00:57:02 AM

Soppy bolloccks.

Sheesh....it was revolting all the soppy grinning, holding hands and OMG the smooching in shop doorways....someone should kick them both up the Jaxie*.

*Oh feck, now I"m doing it.


Dunno what yer on about.  Some people.  They just LOVE to exaggerate a tale.   ::)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: MintTrav on May 25, 2011, 02:27:46 AM
Is Jack still in?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 25, 2011, 06:45:27 AM

Is Jack still in?


Early exit, post-flop obv.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: HaworthBantam on May 25, 2011, 07:51:25 AM

Sheesh....it was revolting all the soppy grinning, holding hands and OMG the smooching in shop doorways....


Uggghhhh, never catch me doing that...  ::)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on May 25, 2011, 08:27:06 AM


Is Jack still in?


Early exit, post-flop obv.


Keep knocking the poor Lad out.  
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on May 25, 2011, 21:06:47 PM
Sometimes in your short time on earth
You have short bursts of fanatical mirth
But, to be honest, in the main
You have long bursts of unbelievable pain

So when your life changes, as you wither
You are afraid to embrace it, you dither
This is not happening to me, you think
I am not worth it, as lower you sink

Well I have some news for you, you nutter
It's time to wake up, get out of the gutter
Embrace today and let's look to the future
Life is for living, the moment to nurture

So get on with it and don't make me mad
Because if you don't, that would be bad
You will be grand, tell the world feck it
Jaxie it is then, now, where's me bucket
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on May 25, 2011, 21:11:50 PM
Awwwwwwww Da....we loves you!!!!  Wish ya were here this minute for a jumbo size bear hug.  Sigh.  xx
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 25, 2011, 21:30:16 PM
Ger, you are a top bloke. You may just be the toppest.

Jaxie are embracing today, and we"re living life. Together.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on May 25, 2011, 22:01:22 PM
Yeah, all good, congratulations etc etc. I never knew Ger was a poet either.

Now, onto the important business, when are you getting to Cardiff (Friday?) as I need to have a congratulatory drink ready for you, Guinness in the Irish bar should work. As it seems Dawn isn"t coming to Cardiff (*shakes head*) your gonna have to drink hers too.

On another note, having worked out the exact amount of run good one person is allowed in a life time it seems you have recently totally exhausted your supply (and actually owe quite a bit back). Therefore you are going to get knocked out early meaning I will have somebody to go for a beer in Cardiff with on Saturday.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on May 25, 2011, 22:43:58 PM

Yeah, all good, congratulations etc etc. I never knew Ger was a poet either.

Now, onto the important business, when are you getting to Cardiff (Friday?) as I need to have a congratulatory drink ready for you, Guinness in the Irish bar should work. As it seems Dawn isn"t coming to Cardiff (*shakes head*) your gonna have to drink hers too.

On another note, having worked out the exact amount of run good one person is allowed in a life time it seems you have recently totally exhausted your supply (and actually owe quite a bit back). Therefore you are going to get knocked out early meaning I will have somebody to go for a beer in Cardiff with on Saturday.


Cheers Steve me darlin".



If I knew that it would put me in this position now, I"d gladly have gone out of every APAT I"ve played, first hand.



I look forward to having a drink with all my APAT mates, not too much mind. I"m a respectable couple now.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Des on May 26, 2011, 16:15:30 PM


Congrats - have a lovely life together.

(If you"ve been trying to think of an appropriate way of thanking me for inviting Dawn to play for the Ireland team, thereby changing your life for ever, used tenners never offend.)


Cheers John. Superb selections if I may say so. And if I ever have any unrequired used tenners, consider "em yours.


...and if you ever want to thank me, for selecting John to select the Irish team for which i too was selected along with Dawn, then....ummm, sorry I forgot the point i was trying to make :) but, delighted for you both!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 07, 2011, 21:26:43 PM
Errr, for those of you who aren"t friends of either me or Dawn on facebook, Dawn moves over to Leicester to live with me next Thursday 16th June. It"s 7 seven weeks since Newcastle but it seems like 7 months. I must say I"m quite looking forward to it :)

Because 8 days is such a long time in Jaxieland, we thought we"d better break it up with a weekend in Cork. So I"m nipping over to spend 3 days with Dawn on Friday till Sunday.

Good times.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on June 07, 2011, 21:43:36 PM
(http://www.clipartguide.com/_named_clipart_images/0511-0810-2318-0502_Cartoon_of_a_Lovesick_Man_clipart_image.jpg)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 07, 2011, 21:53:09 PM
Guilty as charged and unrepentant :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 14, 2011, 12:38:39 PM
What a lovely, relaxing weekend that was. It"s the first time that Dawn and I had been able to spend any appreciable time together just on our own doing normal, everyday things. It was great to stroll through Cork arm in arm without a care in the world; blissful in fact.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 14, 2011, 12:45:39 PM
Final preparations are underway for Dawn"s arrival on Thursday. I"m a, errr, typical slob bachelor and the house was in need of a little titivating to get it to a respectable level for such an important event.

The decor & garden are also in need of much work but they"re longer term projects and ones that we"re relishing the prospect of tackling together. It"s gonna take time to get it looking good but we"re in no great rush.

It"d be nice to think that some of our APAT friends might visit at some point - ChezJaxie anyone?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 14, 2011, 12:52:27 PM
VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV

Look at me ticker! 2 days! wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Taking half a day on Thursday to nip down to Luton to meet Dawn off the plane. I am SO looking forward to that moment! After we"ve been prised apart, we"ll make the hour trip back up the M1 and start the process of settling Dawn in to our new home. I"ll be settling in as well; it"s been a while since there was a woman around the place.

I know a few folk will have reservations about our pairing but I"ve got to say neither of us could be more certain about it. This is gonna be good.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 14, 2011, 12:55:54 PM
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNCx7LDv7Ng[/youtube].
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 14, 2011, 12:57:41 PM
.[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da3sgOB7Ku0[/youtube]
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: HaworthBantam on June 14, 2011, 21:12:32 PM

Couldn"t be more happy for two wonderful individuals... Long live Jaxie xx
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on June 14, 2011, 21:40:20 PM
Is it possible to ban the showing of these types of songs for a short period - just saying  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 15, 2011, 12:47:53 PM
Nearly finished my cleaning last night in preparation for the arrival. I would have completed it but my old faithful Electrolux hoover fell on its sword and expired among the acrid fumes of burnt insulation. It was 18 years old but with embarrassingly low mileage :)

Anyway the new, sw4nky Dyson is on order and no, it"s not Dawn"s welcome to Leicester present!

I also ordered my groceries from Tesco"s last night and can confirm that the old adage that "two can eat as cheaply as one" is pretty much shot to 5hit! ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: jockey on June 15, 2011, 13:23:00 PM
DONT KNOW EITHER OF YOU BUT GUD LUCK  ad1
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: MintTrav on June 15, 2011, 14:25:57 PM

I also ordered my groceries from Tesco"s last night and can confirm that the old adage that "two can eat as cheaply as one" is pretty much shot to 5hit! ;D


Especially if one was existing on own-brand pies & macaroni but two are dining on salmon & asparagus.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 15, 2011, 23:53:09 PM

DONT KNOW EITHER OF YOU BUT GUD LUCK  ad1


Cheers Jockey! Here"s to our future meeting. We"ll be at Dusk Till Dawn in August and Vegas in November. If you"re at either of those you"ll know Dawn (don"t ask, you just will :) ) and she"ll introduce me.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 15, 2011, 23:56:01 PM


I also ordered my groceries from Tesco"s last night and can confirm that the old adage that "two can eat as cheaply as one" is pretty much shot to 5hit! ;D


Especially if one was existing on own-brand pies & macaroni but two are dining on salmon & asparagus.


It"s a valid point John, though I"ve just realised half of the amount was alcohol :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 16, 2011, 00:03:23 AM
Final preparations for Dawn"s arrival made and it"s finally Thursday 16th June - it seems like it"s been forever coming.

I am really, really looking forward to this. As I said to Dawn this evening, we"ve fallen in love, now we need to get to know each other :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on June 16, 2011, 05:28:12 AM
At least ya know I don"t eat much.   ;)  See ya soon Honey.  xx
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Waz1892 on June 16, 2011, 08:50:41 AM
Really wish you both the best of times; today, tomorrow and for the remainder.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 16, 2011, 11:22:09 AM

Really wish you both the best of times; today, tomorrow and for the remainder.


Cheers Waz!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 16, 2011, 11:52:41 AM
Despite a heavy night last night, having a goodbye drink with mates at her house in Knocknagree, Dawn"s started her journey to our new home in Leicestershire. She"s en route for Kerry International Airport at this very moment.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Mikeyboy9361 on June 16, 2011, 13:25:43 PM
How has the weight situation progressed during this "Love in" period?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: janc on June 16, 2011, 22:48:50 PM
Good luck to the pair of you Jack.I hope you have a happy time together. Charlie& Jan
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 19, 2011, 22:09:15 PM

How has the weight situation progressed during this "Love in" period?


The weight has been slowly climbing for a while, as is the way with these things. Dawn and I hope to do a daily 4 mile walk and there"s loads of work to do in the garden and around the house in the coming months so I"m hoping the trend is about to reverse. Currently 15st 11lb :(
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 19, 2011, 23:06:39 PM
Team Jaxie has gotten off to a fantastic start - we"ve had a really lovely, relaxing, "getting to know you" ( :) ) weekend. It"s like we"ve been together for years rather than 13 days in each others company. This is definitely gonna go well.

Jaxie Towers is about to commence a long overdue refurbishment programme and the hard work starts tomorrow. Garden Jungle to be tackled first. Every room needs re-decorating and a fair bit of money needs to be spent but, my god, am I looking forward to it!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on June 27, 2011, 14:58:29 PM
My diary"s all up to date.  What"s yer excuse ya slacker?   ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on June 27, 2011, 21:29:02 PM

My diary"s all up to date.  What"s yer excuse ya slacker?   ;D


I"m busy providing all your best material for your diary obv.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Santino67 on August 09, 2011, 23:34:04 PM
Hi guys, just want to say i"m looking forward to seeing you at DTD at the end of the month. Always a pleasure  8)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on August 10, 2011, 12:37:49 PM
Grant. Send help. Hostage in dungeon. For God"s sake help me someone.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: kinboshi on August 10, 2011, 13:02:11 PM

Grant. Send help. Hostage in dungeon. For God"s sake help me someone.


LOL.  I"ll send a pizza round, is that OK?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on August 10, 2011, 13:14:42 PM


Grant. Send help. Hostage in dungeon. For God"s sake help me someone.


LOL.  I"ll send a pizza round, is that OK?

He"s bluffing.....

He doesn"t really want help he is loving it :-)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on August 10, 2011, 13:16:21 PM



Grant. Send help. Hostage in dungeon. For God"s sake help me someone.


LOL.  I"ll send a pizza round, is that OK?

He"s bluffing.....

He doesn"t really want help he is loving it :-)


FFS!  He gets one home made pizza a week tossed down there to him.  What more could a guy want?!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Santino67 on August 10, 2011, 20:59:12 PM




Grant. Send help. Hostage in dungeon. For God"s sake help me someone.


LOL.  I"ll send a pizza round, is that OK?

He"s bluffing.....

He doesn"t really want help he is loving it :-)


FFS!  He gets one home made pizza a week tossed down there to him.  What more could a guy want?!


Internet?? Obviously already has that  ;)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on August 11, 2011, 16:32:40 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Waz1892 on August 11, 2011, 19:37:38 PM
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: samuel_9 on August 11, 2011, 19:59:16 PM
driffrent ones all over the house
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on August 11, 2011, 20:02:29 PM
No doors (Except Front & Back with matching handles) - open plan FTW
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on August 19, 2011, 12:58:17 PM
Two weeks today, Geo & I set off on our odyssey across the north of England, otherwise known as the Coast to Coast. Around 200 miles through some of the best scenery that England has to offer.

We"re going to walk it in 14 days at an average of 14 miles per day with a day off for drunken debauchery in the middle. Ger made enquiries about joining us for a few in Richmond on Sat 10th Sept - all are welcome to join us for a drink if you feel the urge.

We"re wild camping without a tent (what could possibly go wrong?!?!) for the majority of the time with a B&B thrown in every 3rd day or so, so that we can get cleaned up :)

Internet access (via phone) allowing, we"re hoping to post updates & pics along the way. You can follow our exploits over on blonde:

Geo & Jack camp it up on the Coast to Coast (http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=54730.0)

Really, really looking forward to it. It"s going to be epic ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Santino67 on September 06, 2011, 16:13:24 PM
Looking forward to a good write up about this coast to coast walk (and exploits inbetween)......... as Des would say "soon"  ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on September 07, 2011, 08:58:28 AM

Looking forward to a good write up about this coast to coast walk (and exploits inbetween)......... as Des would say "soon"  ;D

Get in the thread on Blonde mate and follow it as they go, I have to admit it"s very impressive stuff.
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Santino67 on September 07, 2011, 12:21:56 PM


Looking forward to a good write up about this coast to coast walk (and exploits inbetween)......... as Des would say "soon"  ;D

Get in the thread on Blonde mate and follow it as they go, I have to admit it"s very impressive stuff.


Yeah I have been doing, making me hungry going on about their curries and stuff lol
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Santino67 on September 11, 2011, 21:23:37 PM
Proud of you Jack for the effort you"ve put into this, shame the feet have left you in such poor shape but no shame in realising you can"t put them through any more mate. Sure you"ve got some fantastic memories from the route you covered with Geo, well done to you and good luck to Geo for the remaining walk  8)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on October 11, 2011, 12:21:26 PM
Bump - News of Jaxie Vegas preparation please
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on October 11, 2011, 12:59:52 PM
We"ll be there.  And we"ll be at the hotel bar the day before too.  The rest is a secret for the next day or two.   ;D
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on October 11, 2011, 13:16:41 PM

We"ll be there.  And we"ll be at the hotel bar the day before too.  The rest is a secret for the next day or two.   ;D


OMG!
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on December 10, 2011, 20:59:26 PM

Love all the new blogs that are popping up on this site. Hopefully they will survive and keep getting updated in the new year as I really do enjoyed this section of the forum. Jack get back to updating your"s the only way I know how your DIY and things are going is by reading Dawn"s blog :-)


Now, where was I?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: duke3016 on December 10, 2011, 22:49:07 PM
In regard to gaps in blogs - this was a  doozy
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on December 11, 2011, 08:33:55 AM
what was the secret?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: technolog on December 11, 2011, 09:08:22 AM

what was the secret?


Having just interrogated Dawn, it seems the secret was what the hell we were going to be doing in Vegas (http://blondepoker.com/forum/Smileys/default/dontask.gif)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on December 11, 2011, 09:34:22 AM
Sigh, the secret was even secret to me because I had no idea what the Vegas plans were.   :)
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on December 11, 2011, 09:44:19 AM
Did I miss a wedding?
Title: Re: technolog's poker Early Learning Centre and other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on December 11, 2011, 12:36:45 PM

Did I miss a wedding?


Have photos to prove you were there in full gear.   ;)
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 01, 2012, 02:51:17 AM
New Year, new blog name.

Look, we all know I"m not likely to keep this up for long but...

Well 2011, I didn"t see that coming.

Domestic arrangements have changed somewhat and my regularity of attendance at APAT events is in severe doubt. I reckon we can pencil-in Nottingham for the World"s as a minimum but there may not be many others.

Dawn and I have had a fantastic first 6 months getting to know each other and bringing Jaxie Towers up to scratch. It"s gone a whole lot better than I"d have ever thought possible.

Tales of domestic bliss,...

Jaxie Towers was hit with a hitherto unknown influx of folk for Christmas this year. The inimitable Mr Smyth, his neighbour, Mr Lybert and the newlywed Sharples shared Jaxie"s first Christmas together. I"m used to spending Christmas on my own but it was really nice to spend it with a few friends.

DIY...

Today, New Year"s Eve I might add, I fitted a new carriage lamp fitting down the side of the house and a rather pleasant bulkhead fitting adjacent to the front door. It"d be nice to think a few of you might get to see them over the course of the coming year.

...& other nonsense...

Dawn and I spent our first New Year together, stopping in enjoying each other"s company. It was very low key but Dawn"s threatening me with fireworks next year - hopefully I won"t be strapped to them :)
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: Fatcatstu on January 01, 2012, 03:52:53 AM
so glad you are happy, both of you :)

happy and succcessful new year to you both, you deserve it

x
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: SirPercival on January 01, 2012, 10:00:43 AM

New Year, new blog name.

Look, we all know I"m not likely to keep this up for long but...

Well 2011, I didn"t see that coming.

Domestic arrangements have changed somewhat and my regularity of attendance at APAT events is in severe doubt. I reckon we can pencil-in Nottingham for the World"s as a minimum but there may not be many others.

Dawn and I have had a fantastic first 6 months getting to know each other and bringing Jaxie Towers up to scratch. It"s gone a whole lot better than I"d have ever thought possible.

Tales of domestic bliss,...

Jaxie Towers was hit with a hitherto unknown influx of folk for Christmas this year. The inimitable Mr Smyth, his neighbour, Mr Lybert and the newlywed Sharples shared Jaxie"s first Christmas together. I"m used to spending Christmas on my own but it was really nice to spend it with a few friends.

DIY...

Today, New Year"s Eve I might add, I fitted a new carriage lamp fitting down the side of the house and a rather pleasant bulkhead fitting adjacent to the front door. It"d be nice to think a few of you might get to see them over the course of the coming year.

...& other nonsense...

Dawn and I spent our first New Year together, stopping in enjoying each other"s company. It was very low key but Dawn"s threatening me with fireworks next year - hopefully I won"t be strapped to them :)


I could think of worse  :o

Happy New year to you both, many you have many more years of health and happyness together.
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: Cyntaf on January 01, 2012, 14:08:21 PM
Best wishes to both you beautiful people. I am really pleased it"s going so well.

Here"s to 2012 being even better.

Good luck Jack and Laxie.

Love and best wishes.........Paul and Leann. XXX :-*
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on January 01, 2012, 14:20:55 PM
Hopefully you will be at a few more events than just DTD, APAT would not be the same without the two of you.

2011 was a great year for you for sure, hope for more of the same for you this year. Good luck and see ya soon.
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on January 25, 2012, 08:02:31 AM
(http://www.sweetlovelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/happy-birthday-poems-for-lovers.jpg)

Love you zillions!  xx
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 25, 2012, 16:20:04 PM

(http://www.sweetlovelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/happy-birthday-poems-for-lovers.jpg)

Love you zillions!  xx


I know xx

It"s my 48th birthday today so we"re off to Coventry (by way of a change) for a meal.
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: PHIL_TC on January 25, 2012, 16:50:41 PM
Thought of you on Sunday as we drove home from Coventry. Nearly stopped to say hello... but wouldn"t have put you through the sights (and smells) of us all hungover :)

Happy birthday Jack, have a great day mate... see you soon.. love and kisses x
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 25, 2012, 17:35:55 PM

Thought of you on Sunday as we drove home from Coventry. Nearly stopped to say hello... but wouldn"t have put you through the sights (and smells) of us all hungover :)

Happy birthday Jack, have a great day mate... see you soon.. love and kisses x


Funny you should say that Phil. We were driving past the Ricoh stadium on the way from collecting Dawn from Birmingham airport and thought of you and the Stocktonites various.

By the way, you"re welcome anytime you"re passing, stinky or not xxx
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: Waz1892 on January 25, 2012, 18:44:09 PM
Happy birthday Sir
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: pables on January 25, 2012, 19:35:23 PM
Happy Birthday Jack, Have a gr8 meal  :-*
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: technolog on January 25, 2012, 23:13:04 PM
Cheers Waz & Ian.

We had a lovely evening ta.
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on November 27, 2012, 20:41:03 PM
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: technolog on November 27, 2012, 20:52:07 PM
<3 Rodders <3
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: Waz1892 on November 28, 2012, 07:46:13 AM
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: technolog on November 28, 2012, 12:44:58 PM
 :"(
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: HOLDorFOLD on November 28, 2012, 14:31:30 PM
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: Fatcatstu on November 28, 2012, 14:39:53 PM
 Never abusing jack, he is my mentor as a drunkard and a legend.
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: AAroddersAA on November 28, 2012, 16:31:42 PM

Never abusing jack, he is my mentor as a drunkard and a legend.

He is a legend without doubt, he is basically the man who taught me the correct ways of APAT and the correct way to spend an APAT weekend. I used to think they were for poker.

Jack = Confirmed Legend
Dawn = Confirmed Legend

Jaxie = Confirmed status far beyond that of a legend

Although I would have though tradition demanded an appearance at the Home Nations, I think you were both at the last one, and it was confirmed I have no idea of what is going on around me :-)
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on November 28, 2012, 18:10:13 PM
LOL!!!  You"re lovely for trying so hard, but we"re unfortunately not likely to make it this weekend.  Got a few things coming up we need saving for, ya know.   ;)  Will miss ya though  xx
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: kinboshi on November 29, 2012, 19:21:11 PM
Jack will be getting drunk, and then falling asleep naked in the shed in the back garden (instead of a lift) in honour of APAT this weekend.

Legend.
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on November 29, 2012, 19:23:18 PM
There"s every real chance that might happen too.   ;D
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: kinboshi on November 29, 2012, 19:29:16 PM

There"s every real chance that might happen too.   ;D


It"s definitely more likely than tossing 90 a coin to land on heads 90 times in a row, or something really improbable - like Des getting a round in...
Title: Re: technolog's tales of domestic bliss, DIY & other nonsense
Post by: Laxie on November 29, 2012, 19:30:46 PM


There"s every real chance that might happen too.   ;D


It"s definitely more likely than tossing 90 a coin to land on heads 90 times in a row, or something really improbable - like Des getting a round in...


Poor Des.  Everyone"s always at him.