TAKE A SEAT KIND SIR!

The way of life here is of one pace - SLOW so its no good getting all worked up over daft things. All week Sandras Martini and lemonade ( sprite ) has came and gone as VODKA OR GIN mix which has been returned to the bemused bar tenders.So when Oranges arrives he finds good old Tom the super efficient agent organisor has cocked up his hotel booking. Eventually this is sorted and Oranges is seen hobbling about the resort in total agony with a slipped disc in his back. Marriot being ever so helpfull recommends he visits the local witch doctor in town. On returning Oranges is absolutely amazed at this guy and what he has done and found and with only one session the pain has already eased.His next appointment is booked a couple of days later and off he goes in a taxi unable to get there quick enuff to ease the pain hes in. On the journey into town a car pulls out suddenly at a junction forcing the taxi driver the throw the anchors on putting Oranges off his seat but worse for him jolting his back with severe pain hitting all through his body. OMG get me to that docs quick please but on arrival he is greeted at reception by the news that the doctor has been forced to go on an unexpected emergency and is going to be a little bit late for Oranges appointment. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO he thinks and asks the question " pleae how long do you think he will be because im in agony here " The reply is bad being told " It will be at least 4 hours ". OH no what can i do then he asks her which brings back the quote of the week by far in typical caribbean fashion " TAKE A SEAT PLEASE IN THE WAITING ROOM "
Poor Oranges it just aint been his week. Room cock up, in total agony with back, suck out after suck out against him, cant get money out of broken down cash machine so is told he can get cash out his poker account at desk. What is charge for doing this- 8% yes 8% of amount withdrawn. Wow he betta improve his ROI and quick at those rates.
Get well soon m8y.

ITS TOONTOON AGAIN

Y aye man ccanny lads. Its congrats to another Grosvenor regular opponent from final table Ben Holmes ( you do know him rest of teamdobbs ) Slogging it out till the early hours he gained a seat in the main event from the last super satellite of the week. 8 seats were up for grabs and the critical hand came on final table when Danish guy in mid position with reasonable stack pushed all in with AK. Im standing behind Ben at the time and its bingo time for him when he looks down at AA. Showdown for Denmark and his AK lose puts him in desoerate situation devastating his stack. Few hands later and its BB putting him all in. 3 callers check it down and showdown gives 3 full houses with Danish guy at wrong end of it.
Megga well done Ben and another Geordie through to the biggie.
The afternoon 400 freeze out saw Luke ( Meg80) make final table although he relatively low stacked. Congrats on 7th place for about 1700. Brill bud and he was deffo best supported player at final table all week. Crucial hand of final was when 9 handed a push all in by Noseyboy guy from DAAAARNNN SARTH was re raised all in by ClintonO and then anutha all in followed by an aggresive skandie. MONSTA POT. Showdown gives Nosey 88 Clinton AQ and Skandie KK. Flop of 245 brings turn of 8 and woops from Nosey . Rivvvveerrrrrr miracle 3 and Clinton straight takes him big chip leader. Classic crypto stuff.
Few hands later last 6 chop it up with Clinton taking down 1st popsition and a nice little 10k.
Decent nite for me clearing over 1000 in stts and me n Animal troop down for burgers and off to bed. Nite nite and no eartquakes please!

PLEASURE TO PLAY WITH SIR

I had the pleasure the other nite to play with a skandie guy who is well known in poker circles named Rolf Slotboom. Deffo the best enjoyment outside of winning of this trip. His table manner and humour,his play and constant varied banter mostly was a joy to listen to. I look forward to his company again and mite evn buy his book !

WOWWWWWWWW SHAKEY STUFF

wow decided to give 400 freezeout a miss to get some sleep and play the last chance satellite tonite for main event. Woke up to find out an earthquake shook the place with people running out the card room ffks. me n sandy fast asleep in bed.hope i wasnt snoring too loud.

DONT WORRY BE HAPPY

SHIRLEY BASSEYS NITEMARE THEN TOON TOON SUCESS

Dont get too excited the toon sucess aint mine ! 2nd event and 2 geordies make final table. Mark Soapy Suddes takes 7th place and Stanley regular John JnrD Devlin chops 1st place for $9000.Megga well done you 2. Final table was all action affair with Mad Irish Man Peter Drummie Burgon up to all sorts of antics. Last 4 was crazy with John Devlin, Mad Irish Man, Romanian guy ( Thienry friend ) and Asian guy with Liverpool top on. Mad irish man single raises Devlins BB and call. Flop comes 58A to check from John and Irish man pushes all in to instant call from John holding 85. Bingo and Paddy is down top 4500 on blinds of 8000. Suck out after suck sees him get back to level incredibly and he trys to steal Liverpool top guy with q6 for call with AK hts. Flops is k610 turn 7 river QQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQueeeeeeeen. Unreal.
Last 3 chop it for gr8 final table. Pi8cs to follow soon.

Shirley Bassy and diamonds aint for ever Im afraid. Im in good postion 22 left for 6 seats my BB on last hand of session all fold sb who limps in for 200. Im AQ hts and bet 1000. He calls and flop is 10d 7d 3 s He checks so I bet out 1400 and after long thought he calls. Fk cant back out now and before turn is dealt Ive decided Im all in. Turn brings 5 d he checks and I push but no instant call so Im sure Im still ahead. Oh dear hee it comes ( cant fold even though Im behind and you got me ) He shows Kc Jd and yip in comes the 5d for runner runner flush but wtf he was calling my continuation bet for confuses me?

Last chance today to sat into main event. Not gonna play this afternoon so hope Im better focused.

Interesting hand during sat was with big name skandie pro to my left. My BB he raises UTG to 600 on 200 blinds. Frenchie to his left calls all fold to me looking down at AA. Do I push or flat call ck the flop then bet out? I decide fk it no messing about cos Im sure skandie got top premium hand the way hed been playing. Push all in and then omg all the outcrys and dramatics start. He openly discussing and announcing I got AA. Didnt think at time but should of beasted him about this cos Frechie to his left still to act. He folds QQ and Frenchie also folds.
Have my time again I totally give him verbals.
Anyway time running out so betta post.
Thanks to cockney guy for offer of 10% buy in for me into main event. Much appreciated but Ill get through tonite man !

DONT DRINK N RAISE !

Its off and running after opening freebies of 2 hour bar and horses doofer things.
1st tournie saw satellite into main event with good field although tuff with only 1000 starter chips. Did ok till table move saw me exit after only 2 hands there. Guy utg itched to raise but flat calls and guy in 4th position moves all in for 1800. I call with my 99 for utg limper to re raise all in and commited me sees 88 at top of table but jj to re raiser.
Onto cash table 1/2 which was gr8 laff and then the mad norwegian sits down making it virtually $15 dollars min bet when hes in hand. Where are the poker gods when u need them and was totally card dead but got steadily more drunk. Busted out at 4.30 in morn with the dreaded 99 again. Wake up next morn with stonkin headache and paracetamol desperately needed.
Day 2 sees the 200 freeze out which although slow start steadily speeded up. Decent field with top 18 cashing. Raise to my bb by button got me to push all in with qq and he shows kk ouch. Queen flop gets me home.
THienry to my right and Azimut 3 to my left. Push with 66 on my bb after TH raised and called with A9. Turn brings my set cos TH hits river A and Im decent stacked now.
The dreaded table move and antes kick in. Card dead for an hour then AK clubs BB. Guy on SB limps 2 way pot. I raise to 1200 to which he immediately pushes all in. My call is greeted by OH FUCK LOOKS LIKE I BEEN CAUGHT. He shows K 10 off.
FLOP COMES K 10 3 AND DOESNT IMPROVE bye bye. Another fkn suck out and not far off the cash.

HERE THEY COME!

Its the 26th and last night saw the start of the influx for the tournament week. Glad I came out week early cos weve had great relaxing week in prep for the hectic week ahead. Cash tables now in operation and last nite saw the 1st 2/5 open up. Not for me just stuck to 1/2 and after being totally card dead for hours eventually hit a few hands to come out 270 up- do me.
Introduced to lovely guy named Mad Turk on way out and he certainly likes to gamble.
He was like a bricklayer building a wall on the 2/5 then even jumped over to craps while still on poker and played like a demolition expert.
Moved room this morning so Sandy can be in main part of hotel. Gr8 decision as we now have excellent ocean view room with balcony. Best thing though is room is very close to Casino and its an easy walk back for her - makes me more relaxed now.
Rite its pool time - tuff life sometimes!