I guess it's because of my inability to attend this years gathering, but when I was asked recently by a WPBT first timer what I thought the secret to having a good time was going to be, I fluffed off the appropriate answer and mumbled something about 'just have fun.' Well despite not actually making the trip this year, I do know better than that! The secret is and will always be, to make sure you follow Pauly's Invading Las Vegas Tips.
In particular, RULE #34!
Much better clarification of Rules #6,#7 & #8 can be found HERE and honestly for these gatherings, those four are the ones that can make or break the weekend for you. (not to mention for others!)
Have fun kids!
I can't wait to hear all about it.
In other news, did you know our boy Schaubs is battling it out for an award? Well, he is! Best new Blog for multiples. If you get a second, (AND THAT'S REALLY ALL IT TAKES!) it would be hawesome if you could drop a little click in the Double Baby Bump section HERE, under best new Blog. It can't be anything but good Karma to do so and with a trip to Vegas in your plans, who couldn't use a little of that?
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
No WPBT for me....
There, I said it!
Well actually, I guess I only wrote it huh?
But facts are facts just the same and now I need to face the fact I guess, that I am going to have to miss out on the December gathering.
No Let-it-Ride Olympics for me this year.
No Bloggers, Booze & Balls either.
Damn, that means no Tao of Luck too!
No fun Highlight Reel.
No Run Goot for a full day!
No tale of Peb's running HAWT.
Damn! No cocktail waitress grope-a-thons either!
All that though, I think I can manage to somehow get over. What really hurts me, you may be wondering, is that I'll be missing the friends I've been fortunate enough to have come to know and love over all of our years together. That's what REALLY hurts about not making it this year.
So I have a request.
Allow me to live vicariously through you my friends.
Write ups, trip reports etc... etc...
I'm counting on you!
With that all out of the way, there's only one thing left to say;
C'mon Mastodon Weekend!
No really! Is it here yet?
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
Well actually, I guess I only wrote it huh?
But facts are facts just the same and now I need to face the fact I guess, that I am going to have to miss out on the December gathering.
No Let-it-Ride Olympics for me this year.
No Bloggers, Booze & Balls either.
Damn, that means no Tao of Luck too!
No fun Highlight Reel.
No Run Goot for a full day!
No tale of Peb's running HAWT.
Damn! No cocktail waitress grope-a-thons either!
All that though, I think I can manage to somehow get over. What really hurts me, you may be wondering, is that I'll be missing the friends I've been fortunate enough to have come to know and love over all of our years together. That's what REALLY hurts about not making it this year.
So I have a request.
Allow me to live vicariously through you my friends.
Write ups, trip reports etc... etc...
I'm counting on you!
With that all out of the way, there's only one thing left to say;
C'mon Mastodon Weekend!
No really! Is it here yet?
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
Sunday Poker (a)musings....
Played a whack of games yesterday. Not sure why I was in the mood to be honest, but as they say, strike when the irons hot right?
As per normal, I started the day off with some STUD. I couldn't get anything going when it came to my game, (STUD) so when I saw a nearly full table of H/L about to get underway, I stooped to the Prevo level and had a go. ;)
I joke of course! Ken knows my feelings on the split games and although I think it's safe to say we see the opposite sides of the coin as it were, I can also tell you that I totally understand his logic in this game selection. The draw to an iron clad hand is missed by so many in the split game, as newcomers almost always tend to be completely focused on the high hand. The problem I always have however is the number of lucky catches that can be made, with two levels doing the paying out. But it is what it is and based on my own self confidence with the STUD variations, I know I should kill the game.
I managed to take down the win, with no really exciting hands to talk about. Well, there was this one I guess.
I despise the 'card-flip' feature on Tilt! I was rolled up as you can see, (or NOT! The Kd ~ 4c were flipped) and with his board showing 8c,9c,Qc on fifth, his outs seemed to be to the straight and flush. Once sixth street gave me the quads I just had to push and pray, that it wasn't the STR8 Frush I needed to worry about.
Being the fool that I can be, I took the winnings and ran away to Hold'Em. Where quite naturally I went on the sickest of runs, watching my folded hands develop into pot monsters. I know that there were five or six hands in a row where had I managed to stay in on the action, I would have scooped a shit-whack of chippies.
Being me AND it being Hold'Em, naturally I took a big hit when I was sure I was good after the flop. I re-raised the guy who had been playing any Ace like it was gold. I felt great about my decision when the cards turned up going into the turn as well.
Good that is,
for the entire 3.5 seconds it took, for the turn and river to do THAT to me!
I squeeked out a minimum cash there surprisingly so sticking with the theme of me being me, I went out to find another game I could suck at. That's when I saw this one!
A game with a good cause and a good friend, how could I not play? I sent out a mass mail telling everyone about the game, with the same five minute advance notice that I had. I figured even if one or two of you made it into the game, the cause would get a few extra bucks for my minimal effort. Young Mr. Prevo actually made the game and good Sir, I'm proud of you for doing so. I honestly knew that you would.
I started out pretty good in this one too.
Not just with the hands either because if you look very closely at that shot, you'll see that I had a rather special play-by-play colour commentator too!
Karma for my good efforts however, refused to play along any further. As the cruelest of cards possible made it's way to the river on me, just a little bit later on.
Once I busted out, I went to find K.P. and see how he was making out. Once I did, I saw he had just a minor little issue, sitting one seat to his left.
;)
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
As per normal, I started the day off with some STUD. I couldn't get anything going when it came to my game, (STUD) so when I saw a nearly full table of H/L about to get underway, I stooped to the Prevo level and had a go. ;)
I joke of course! Ken knows my feelings on the split games and although I think it's safe to say we see the opposite sides of the coin as it were, I can also tell you that I totally understand his logic in this game selection. The draw to an iron clad hand is missed by so many in the split game, as newcomers almost always tend to be completely focused on the high hand. The problem I always have however is the number of lucky catches that can be made, with two levels doing the paying out. But it is what it is and based on my own self confidence with the STUD variations, I know I should kill the game.
I managed to take down the win, with no really exciting hands to talk about. Well, there was this one I guess.
I despise the 'card-flip' feature on Tilt! I was rolled up as you can see, (or NOT! The Kd ~ 4c were flipped) and with his board showing 8c,9c,Qc on fifth, his outs seemed to be to the straight and flush. Once sixth street gave me the quads I just had to push and pray, that it wasn't the STR8 Frush I needed to worry about.
Being the fool that I can be, I took the winnings and ran away to Hold'Em. Where quite naturally I went on the sickest of runs, watching my folded hands develop into pot monsters. I know that there were five or six hands in a row where had I managed to stay in on the action, I would have scooped a shit-whack of chippies.
Being me AND it being Hold'Em, naturally I took a big hit when I was sure I was good after the flop. I re-raised the guy who had been playing any Ace like it was gold. I felt great about my decision when the cards turned up going into the turn as well.
Good that is,
for the entire 3.5 seconds it took, for the turn and river to do THAT to me!
I squeeked out a minimum cash there surprisingly so sticking with the theme of me being me, I went out to find another game I could suck at. That's when I saw this one!
A game with a good cause and a good friend, how could I not play? I sent out a mass mail telling everyone about the game, with the same five minute advance notice that I had. I figured even if one or two of you made it into the game, the cause would get a few extra bucks for my minimal effort. Young Mr. Prevo actually made the game and good Sir, I'm proud of you for doing so. I honestly knew that you would.
I started out pretty good in this one too.
Not just with the hands either because if you look very closely at that shot, you'll see that I had a rather special play-by-play colour commentator too!
Karma for my good efforts however, refused to play along any further. As the cruelest of cards possible made it's way to the river on me, just a little bit later on.
Once I busted out, I went to find K.P. and see how he was making out. Once I did, I saw he had just a minor little issue, sitting one seat to his left.
;)
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
Frantic Friday: The Birthday Edition (NSFW)....
It's Birthday day!
NO! Not mine.
NO! Not Peb's or not-so-mini-Peb's either!
It's The Wife's Birthday today kids and to me, that's a special enough occasion to do something a little different around here for a change.
You see, The Wife is one of those very special friends to me. Not that your not all special in your own ways of course, but once you've shared a few of the moments The Wife and I have together, I don't know! The bond just feels like it can never be broken.
We are and always will be, BFF's.
UH.... That's Butt Feeling Friends, by the way.
Anywho....
Normally I know that you'd all drop in to see some
doing a little sumpin' sumpin' right?
You're here because this is THE place to check out the weekly
that has become, your beloved Frantic Friday.
Let's face it kids. When all the planets align and I do my job on a Frantic Friday just right, even
will show their appreciation.
I'dunno, it's just what I do I guess.
The Wife you see, is kinda' like the mime of us Bloggers. Constantly proving that
There's also the fact that if you're lucky enough to run into The Wife at any of our Blogger functions and you see how she puts herself together, you'll soon come to the realization that
;)
I don't really think calling my BFF The Wife a
is actually appropriate though.
She does however have a multitude of exceptional talents that can and will, never be underestimated by yours truly, or anyone else that recognizes how truly special The Wife really is.
As an example, we ALL know how incredible her
abilities have paid off, for some lucky dude!
I mean really, she did all the work right?
Now he's just flying around,
Don't get me wrong here, I love the man like a Brudder!
REALLY!
I do!
But with The Wife at his side and a Ferrari to go cruising, I can occasionally get my jealousy thing going, sometimes causing me to mumble something about
:p
Anywho again.... Here on Frantic Friday's I try my best to do what I can, to provide you my dear readers, with something that I call "Wife worthy." Because beyond the kisses, the butt grabs, the hugs, the strippers, the JUST CAN'T BE PRINTED ANYWHERE ON THE NET experiences, that we've both had one or two parts in, I'll never forget the first time I actually laid eyes on The Wife.
I feel that no words can properly describe how that all went down but you know what?
It was
If you know me, you may just be shocked and amazed at what's about to happen here. But that's how much The Wife means to this kid.
For the first and probably, (hopefully!) only time ever during a Frantic Friday, I present a Birthday present that hopefully, hits the "Wife worthy" spot.
Ooooops!
Wrong one.
Sorry.
Better?
Here's a couple more just for you "M"
Happy Birthday The Wife and to everyone else,
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
NO! Not mine.
NO! Not Peb's or not-so-mini-Peb's either!
It's The Wife's Birthday today kids and to me, that's a special enough occasion to do something a little different around here for a change.
You see, The Wife is one of those very special friends to me. Not that your not all special in your own ways of course, but once you've shared a few of the moments The Wife and I have together, I don't know! The bond just feels like it can never be broken.
We are and always will be, BFF's.
UH.... That's Butt Feeling Friends, by the way.
Anywho....
Normally I know that you'd all drop in to see some
doing a little sumpin' sumpin' right?
You're here because this is THE place to check out the weekly
that has become, your beloved Frantic Friday.
Let's face it kids. When all the planets align and I do my job on a Frantic Friday just right, even
will show their appreciation.
I'dunno, it's just what I do I guess.
The Wife you see, is kinda' like the mime of us Bloggers. Constantly proving that
There's also the fact that if you're lucky enough to run into The Wife at any of our Blogger functions and you see how she puts herself together, you'll soon come to the realization that
;)
I don't really think calling my BFF The Wife a
is actually appropriate though.
She does however have a multitude of exceptional talents that can and will, never be underestimated by yours truly, or anyone else that recognizes how truly special The Wife really is.
As an example, we ALL know how incredible her
abilities have paid off, for some lucky dude!
I mean really, she did all the work right?
Now he's just flying around,
Don't get me wrong here, I love the man like a Brudder!
REALLY!
I do!
But with The Wife at his side and a Ferrari to go cruising, I can occasionally get my jealousy thing going, sometimes causing me to mumble something about
:p
Anywho again.... Here on Frantic Friday's I try my best to do what I can, to provide you my dear readers, with something that I call "Wife worthy." Because beyond the kisses, the butt grabs, the hugs, the strippers, the JUST CAN'T BE PRINTED ANYWHERE ON THE NET experiences, that we've both had one or two parts in, I'll never forget the first time I actually laid eyes on The Wife.
I feel that no words can properly describe how that all went down but you know what?
It was
If you know me, you may just be shocked and amazed at what's about to happen here. But that's how much The Wife means to this kid.
For the first and probably, (hopefully!) only time ever during a Frantic Friday, I present a Birthday present that hopefully, hits the "Wife worthy" spot.
Ooooops!
Wrong one.
Sorry.
Better?
Here's a couple more just for you "M"
Happy Birthday The Wife and to everyone else,
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
Ups & Downs are like....
Treading water!
Up = Went to dinner at the boss' house and had a great time.
Down = It was Ma & Pa Canada's way of telling me that they just couldn't afford me anymore, despite how well everything was going.
Up = Made 7 buy-ins on a hot streak of epic proportion at the local Casino.
Down = Peb's lost 3.
Up = Made three additional trips back to said Casino, all on the same funds from the first one.
Down = After the 3rd. trip failures, initial bankroll now sits at only + $85.
Up = Rumour has it that our economy is thriving and overall hiring, well they say it's back to the levels of the late 1990's.
Down = I checked and you know what? There wasn't that much hiring going on back then.
Up = I actually took the time to throw a post together for this place.
Down = It seems to be getting harder to do so.
Up = I'm married to my best friend.
Hmmm....... things are looking up after all!
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
Up = Went to dinner at the boss' house and had a great time.
Down = It was Ma & Pa Canada's way of telling me that they just couldn't afford me anymore, despite how well everything was going.
Up = Made 7 buy-ins on a hot streak of epic proportion at the local Casino.
Down = Peb's lost 3.
Up = Made three additional trips back to said Casino, all on the same funds from the first one.
Down = After the 3rd. trip failures, initial bankroll now sits at only + $85.
Up = Rumour has it that our economy is thriving and overall hiring, well they say it's back to the levels of the late 1990's.
Down = I checked and you know what? There wasn't that much hiring going on back then.
Up = I actually took the time to throw a post together for this place.
Down = It seems to be getting harder to do so.
Up = I'm married to my best friend.
Hmmm....... things are looking up after all!
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
I continue to remember....
Since nothing has changed since last year, here's how I still feel about today.
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, I'll sit and reflect on everything I have and everything I can do. I'll thank the ones truly responsible, in my own personal way.
I'll look to the Heavens and thank those that may be there, through courage, effort and a belief in doing the right thing.
I'll look to the East and thank those that are still doing exactly that.
I'll go to our Memorial Square downtown, to personally thank those that have done their best on our behalf.
Today is the opposite of all of the things that Hallmark can't make me do. Like telling me when to show my love, or determining when I should bestow a gift upon a loved one.
You see to me, today is a day that actually deserves my attention.
I always try to remember and honestly, I can become pretty upset with myself for taking my freedom for granted. Today however, I dedicate to remembering as much as I can.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
John McCrae
For those that have given and those that continue to do so, I remember. For what ever it's worth, know that you'll always have my sincerest thanks and highest gratitude.
I remain steadfast in my belief that if you can't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them!
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, I'll sit and reflect on everything I have and everything I can do. I'll thank the ones truly responsible, in my own personal way.
I'll look to the Heavens and thank those that may be there, through courage, effort and a belief in doing the right thing.
I'll look to the East and thank those that are still doing exactly that.
I'll go to our Memorial Square downtown, to personally thank those that have done their best on our behalf.
Today is the opposite of all of the things that Hallmark can't make me do. Like telling me when to show my love, or determining when I should bestow a gift upon a loved one.
You see to me, today is a day that actually deserves my attention.
I always try to remember and honestly, I can become pretty upset with myself for taking my freedom for granted. Today however, I dedicate to remembering as much as I can.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
John McCrae
For those that have given and those that continue to do so, I remember. For what ever it's worth, know that you'll always have my sincerest thanks and highest gratitude.
I remain steadfast in my belief that if you can't stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them!
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
Frantic Friday: The I miss me II edition.... (NSFW)
Hello my dear reader.
Long, LONG time.... no Frantic Friday!
Does it help at all if I mention that
I know, I know.
True love means NEVER having to say you're sorry!
But around these parts we've always thought that love, was a lot like Panties.
You know what I mean right?
You know what I miss the most about not throwing a Frantic Friday together at the last minute for you?
I really miss the
and of course, the all important
Trust me, Frantic Fridays have NOT gone the way of the Dodo my friends!
I'd just like to think of them as rarer and more valuable than ever, as we start to look forward to the future.
Perhaps Frantic Fridays might have to develop a more current or modern edge to them? Who knows?
Maybe this kid should truly consider the advantages of pushing the much more green and reader friendly version of
and all it has to offer?
After all who wouldn't appreciate the
enjoyed to it's fullest, all the while taking every moment to notice the
Uh.... no.
I already know that that would be about as useless as well,
Okay, how about this then.
I promise to spend the entire weekend without any sleep at all!
Focusing on what's really important to us all.
I promise to do my best to uncover all the available
in Bedrock!
After all, nothings too good for you my dear friends!
Particularly, if it's
Okay is it just me, or do really good double entendres totally RAWK!
I'll leave you now, as I head out on my totally selfless mission, with two final thoughts for the day.
Number one ~ It's always important to remember that what you're experiencing at the moment is, nothing more than a
But in the end we all really understand that truly, it's the Brunettes that please.
And as I realize that I do have to make a move to get my next mission for you underway;
Number II ~ Screw Football, Hockey, Soccer, Baseball and the others. Take my word when I say that no sport on this planet, has more potential for total happiness on the whole, than the much underrated sport of
I know that life lessons occasionally cost you 5 to 10 minutes of your time around these parts but always remember, living a full life is ALWAYS just your next experience away!
Trust me kids make the most of being on this side of the grass. Because let's face it the alternative, totally sucks huge, sweaty Donkey balls for sure!
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
Long, LONG time.... no Frantic Friday!
Does it help at all if I mention that
I know, I know.
True love means NEVER having to say you're sorry!
But around these parts we've always thought that love, was a lot like Panties.
You know what I mean right?
You know what I miss the most about not throwing a Frantic Friday together at the last minute for you?
I really miss the
and of course, the all important
Trust me, Frantic Fridays have NOT gone the way of the Dodo my friends!
I'd just like to think of them as rarer and more valuable than ever, as we start to look forward to the future.
Perhaps Frantic Fridays might have to develop a more current or modern edge to them? Who knows?
Maybe this kid should truly consider the advantages of pushing the much more green and reader friendly version of
and all it has to offer?
After all who wouldn't appreciate the
enjoyed to it's fullest, all the while taking every moment to notice the
Uh.... no.
I already know that that would be about as useless as well,
Okay, how about this then.
I promise to spend the entire weekend without any sleep at all!
Focusing on what's really important to us all.
I promise to do my best to uncover all the available
in Bedrock!
After all, nothings too good for you my dear friends!
Particularly, if it's
Okay is it just me, or do really good double entendres totally RAWK!
I'll leave you now, as I head out on my totally selfless mission, with two final thoughts for the day.
Number one ~ It's always important to remember that what you're experiencing at the moment is, nothing more than a
But in the end we all really understand that truly, it's the Brunettes that please.
And as I realize that I do have to make a move to get my next mission for you underway;
Number II ~ Screw Football, Hockey, Soccer, Baseball and the others. Take my word when I say that no sport on this planet, has more potential for total happiness on the whole, than the much underrated sport of
I know that life lessons occasionally cost you 5 to 10 minutes of your time around these parts but always remember, living a full life is ALWAYS just your next experience away!
Trust me kids make the most of being on this side of the grass. Because let's face it the alternative, totally sucks huge, sweaty Donkey balls for sure!
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
A few thousand words about Hold'Em....
Far too tiring to actually write this crap out but then as they say, a picture....
I did play a few crap hands though.
Like busting out of the Josie, all-in Pre.
and then The Mookie, once again all-in pre.
So I'm down $22 in Race'Em but! I ended up just North of $70'ish in the mixed games for the night.
Hope you run better than me but then again in NL Race'em, WHO DOESN'T?
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
I did play a few crap hands though.
Like busting out of the Josie, all-in Pre.
and then The Mookie, once again all-in pre.
So I'm down $22 in Race'Em but! I ended up just North of $70'ish in the mixed games for the night.
Hope you run better than me but then again in NL Race'em, WHO DOESN'T?
My sincerest thanks for dropping by....
