What a Day

Today I worked at an SPCA clinic doing nothing but spays and neuters. Holy bloody Sunday Batman, those bitches sure are in heat! Yes, the bitches were in heat, and so were the cats. (It's one of the perks of the job to call you patients "bitches" and not get slapped.) It was a rough day to say the least. I did 29 surgeries today, and 11 of them were bitches. For those of you that don't know, spaying a bitch is by far the most difficult of the surgeries (compared to a dog neuter, a cat spay or a cat neuter), and when they are in heat, it makes it all the more challenging.

I don't work again until Monday, so at least I have the weekend to recover, although my shoulders and back are going to be killing me tomorrow, from the surgeries I did today.

Tomorrow my brother and I are going to the Rangers/Marlins game. I am really looking forward to an evening of baseball, beer, and Bubba (my brother). Good times. Then, this Wednesday, my dad, Bubba, and I are going to the game again. Sweet. Let's Go Rangers!!! Let's Go Astros!!!

My sister is back to the real world of working again, after her 2 weeks off. Tough life for her. It does suck to come off of that vacation (which she gets every 3 weeks) to start off working nights on a Friday. The price people pay for mucho time off.

Poker Content:

I am going balls to the wall with the Crypto bonus whoring, as I have downloaded all of them. That should amount to around $400 per month in bonuses. Juicy. And, most of them don't take very many hands to clear (200-250 raked hands), which when 4 tabling, goes pretty quickly. I needed to add to my poker sites, because I'm running out of decent reloads to find. If only Absolute Poker wasn't so FREAKIN' TIGHT*, I could live off of their reloads. Seriously.

I'm trying to decide how much difference a site really makes in the win/loss column. For instance, I've lost a lot of money at Party Poker, but that's because it's like playing bingo, as opposed to hold 'em. I've also lost some money at Absolute, again, because the play there is tighter than a virgin's honey pot.

Then there's Full Contact Poker. I've lost quite a lot of money there (around $600 at the 1/2 and 2/4 tables), and I really am not sure why. I do find that the players there REALLY, REALLY like to check-raise. The play there does tend to be more aggressive than other sites, and I think that is why I'm not doing so hot there. I've also had a pretty horrendous run of cards there, with not much hitting. Interesting.

I bring this up because I'm going for the Full Contact 40% reload bonus. I'm already down $60 in a short amount of time, and I'm trying to decide if I should just let it go, and never, ever go back there again. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Keep on keepin' on.

* The spell check gave me as their number one suggestion to the word "freakin" as "foreskin." Just thought I'd share that. It strikes me as really funny. Surely, I can't be the only one.

DAMIT!!!!

I had a pretty funny post but my internet connection went haywire and I lost it all. BASTAGES! It had something about:

1. I'm grateful to be blessed, because there are plenty of people out there that are worse off then me. I worked at a low cost vet. clinic, and I realized just how blessed I am to have the people and things that I have.

2. Midgets aren't all they are cracked up to be, even if I have them hiding under my bed.

3. I predicted that the Rangers will make it to the playoffs this year. Yes, Big R, I said it.

4. Poker bonuses are SWEET!

5. Donald Trump has some serious hair issues. Sincerely.

6. Cameltoes needs to find a house soon, otherwise we will be living at my sister's house, and I don't think that she would appreciate that.

7. Big R is a homosexual. Admit it dude, it's got to be true.

8. I found another agency to help me find work, which is greatly needed. Can't a brotha find some consistent work?

9. My brother is trying hard to repress the urge to hook up with a certain someone that he shouldn't hook up with. It's a crazy mixed up world, Bubba.

10. And I'm spent. Keep on keepin' on.

It's Like Waiting for Christmas

I ordered a Dell laptop computer on March 7, and I'm still waiting for it to arrive. Apparently, they had to make all of the components by hand, because it took them almost 2 weeks just to build the sucker. They really shouldn't have told me that I could check the status of my order on their website, because I have been on it, everyday, sometimes multiple times a day, checking on the status of it. Well they finally shipped it yesterday, and I should get it tomorrow. *finger crossed* I ordered a Dell E1505, which I believe is a pretty good bang for the buck computer, as I'm mainly going to use it to play poker, and watch the occasional DVD whilst chillin' at work. I'll also use it for work related things (i.e. checking out info via the net), just to let you know.

Then I will be able to play poker anytime I want. You see, the only functional computer is in my sister's room, where I can't exactly be in all the time. I already got the wireless router installed, and it is working, as I checked it out when Cameltoes (a.k.a. Dr. Toes) was in town. My sister is thrilled that I'm going to get it soon, as I'll be out of her hair a little more now. It's made clearing assorted bonuses a little tougher the past month, as I have to plan my playing around her schedule. Don't get me wrong, I've been very grateful for even being able to play on her computer, but I'll be glad to have my own (and so will my sister, beooooooch).

It rained like a mother trucker this past weekend, and my sister's back yard was FLOODED. The water got eerily close to the back door. Not pretty. That also meant that the 4 dogs haven't been in the backyard since Friday, before the monsoon hit. I was given a present by one of my sister's dogs. What was it you ask? A big ole pile of feces on the living room floor. Thanks a lot Goose. (Her other dog is named Maverick. Get it, from Top Gun?) Although, I seriously doubt that this Goose will die in an ejecting malfunction.

Insomnia

Have you ever woke up and rolled over to look at the clock only to realize that it is only 3:30 A.M. and suddenly you are wide awake? It happens to me on a semi-regular basis. I'm usually up for about 1-2 hours, then I can finally go back to sleep for a little while. Believe me, it's fun.

Especially the infomercials. Dam they can suck you in. That "Set it and forget it" dude has me convinced. I've seen that sucker, in part, hundreds of times, and each time I get sucked in for 5-10 minutes. I don't know why, I just do. I need to get a life, I guess. But I'm very grateful that I'm not in the midst of drama, like I usually am when there is a female in my life, so that's saying something.*

Poker Content:
The Poker Stars reload bonus was very good to me. I made back my Full Contact Poker losses, and then some. It's nice to have that happen. I played $2/$4 and $1/$2 to clear it, which you can get FPP points pretty nicely 3 tabling a mixed bag of these limits. And if you've read my previous posts about the hand histories, you know that the caliber of player ain't all that high.

Cameltoes sent me an email describing the Absolute Poker reload bonus. No thanks. I really don't enjoy playing endless rounds of "Steal the Blinds." Seriously. That's what it boils down to. Round and round and round of blind stealing, with an occasional hand going to the river. Very, very tight players. If that's your game, by all means click on the link at the right and play. They have very regular reload bonuses.

I finished the Totalbet monthly bonus, for a $92 profit, including the $45 bonus, so not too shabby. If it's in the black, I'll take it. I think that I'm going to tackle the UKbetting bonus, as I need to get over the -$65 hit that I took in an hour at two $1/$2 tables. Brutal, I know. The suckouts were - how do you say this in English - bend-me-over-the-couch-and-go-to-town rough. Nice imagery I know. You're welcome.

I think that's all for today. Stay tuned for more fast paced action. Keep on keepin' on.
* Those of you that know me realize the gravity of that statement. For those of you that don't, I will be posting my story of online dating at a future date.

Writer's Block

I've got nothing. My brain is mush. I'm not sure why I can't find anything to write about, but it is what it is.

I've gone back to the Crypto sites. Yeah, yeah, I know I mocked them over to the right (Totalbet and UKbetting) but I've decided that their bonuses aren't that bad, I guess. It's just that the bonuses were soooooooo sweet before. You only had to play 5 hours to get $45. That's not bad in my book.

Cameltoes and I have finalized our moving plans, and he booked my one way flight up to Oregon. How am I going to get back to Texas, you ask? We're gonna drive a big mother-trucking Uhaul back here. It should only take us about 3 full days to drive it. Not bad.

CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT U.S.A. LOST TO MEXICO IN THE WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC? WTF IS THAT!?!?!?!?!?! AAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
There I got that off my chest. Unbelievable.

I've got to head to work. Keep on keepin' on.

Baseball Anyone?

Is it opening day yet? I can't wait for the season to start, because then I'll have something else to do besides to play poker. Gasp. Shock. Yeah, I wouldn't mind doing something else for a little while. I did get tickets to the opening series of the Rangers/Red Sox. I could have gotten tickets for Opening Day, but they were in the nose bleed section, and I don't need to make it that badly.

Yesterday, I went with Cameltoes to look at the top 4 houses that he's considering buying. Tough choices. We'll be big pimpin' though, anyway he decides. They are nice houses. Father's lock up your daughters.

I really have been in a writing slump lately, as I obviously don't have anything interesting to say.

One of my sister's dogs ate her glasses yesterday. Not cool. She wasn't even mad when I told her. I was surprised. He also did a number on the trash and a roll of toilet paper. Yeah, I cleaned it up, being the nice guy that I am.

I'd better stop now, before I put you to sleep. Too late.

Keep on keepin' on.

Seriously?????

I don't have much to say about this hand, other than the fact that I LOVE Poker Stars players! Enjoy

PokerStars Game Hold'em Limit ($1/$2)

Seat #1 is the button
Seat 1: Player 1 ($6 in chips)
Seat 2: Bow Street ($9.50 in chips)
Seat 3: Player 3 ($37 in chips)
Seat 4: IDIOT ($67.75 in chips)
Seat 5: HERO ($31.75 in chips)
Seat 6: Player 6 ($84 in chips)
Seat 7: Player 7 ($96.75 in chips)
Seat 8: Player 8 ($20.75 in chips)
Seat 9: Player 9 ($93 in chips)
Seat 10: Player 10 ($61.25 in chips)

Bow Street: posts small blind $0.50
Player 3: posts big blind $1

*** HOLE CARDS ***Dealt to HERO [As Ks]
IDIOT: calls $1
HERO: raises $1 to $2
Player 6: folds
Player 7: folds
Player 8: folds
Player 9: folds
Player 10: folds
Player 1: folds
Bow Street: folds
Player 3: folds
IDIOT: calls $1

*** FLOP *** [Kh Kd 7s]
IDIOT: bets $1
HERO: calls $1

I can't raise here, don't want to scare him away. I also had just sat down at this table, so I really didn't have a read on him.

*** TURN *** [Kh Kd 7s] [6h]
IDIOT: bets $2
HERO: raises $2 to $4
IDIOT: calls $2

*** RIVER *** [Kh Kd 7s 6h] [3d]
IDIOT: checks
HERO: bets $2
IDIOT: calls $2

*** SHOW DOWN ***
HERO: shows [As Ks] (three of a kind, Kings)
IDIOT: mucks hand
HERO collected $18.75 from pot

*** SUMMARY ***Total pot $19.50 Rake $0.75 Board [Kh Kd 7s 6h 3d]
Seat 4: IDIOT mucked [7c Qh] CAN THERE BE MORE OF THESE PLAYERS????
Seat 5: HERO showed [As Ks] and won ($18.75) with three of a kind, Kings

Keep on keepin' on.

I Got Da Nutz

Here's an interesting hand, that I think that some of you can learn a thing or two about. Mainly, don't re-raise a dude that just check-raised you on the river, unless you have the absolute nutz. You are welcome.

PokerStars Hold'em Limit ($2/$4)
Seat #3 is the button
Seat 1: Player 1 ($80 in chips)
Seat 2: SUCKER ($39.50 in chips)
Seat 3: Player 3 ($123 in chips)
Seat 4: Player 4 ($73 in chips)
Seat 5: Player 5 ($72 in chips)
Seat 6: Player 6 ($81 in chips)
Seat 7: Player 7 ($66.50 in chips)
Seat 8: Player 8 ($93 in chips)
Seat 9: Player 9 ($79 in chips)
Seat 10: HERO ($77 in chips)

Player 4: posts small blind $1
Player 5: posts big blind $2
Player 1: posts big blind $2

*** HOLE CARDS ***Dealt to HERO [5d 5s]

Player 6: folds
Player 7: folds
Player 8: folds
Player 9: folds
HERO: raises $2 to $4
Player 1: folds
SUCKER: calls $4
Player 3: calls $4
Player 4: folds
Player 5: folds

Why would I raise with pocket 5's in MP? Here is why. It was folded to me and the was a dude (PLayer 3) that just posted, so I wanted to test the new guy. I also figured that I had a pretty decent shot at stealing the blinds here, and if not, than at least I had a nice hand (sort of). I wasn't really thrilled when they both called me though. Let's see what the flop brings.

*** FLOP *** [7h 6d 5c]
HERO: bets $2
SUCKER: calls $2
Player 3: folds

MONEY!!!!! I was pretty pumped about this flop, but I dang sure wasn't going to slow play with a flop like that. It was pretty likely that he'd have at least some sort of straight draw here.

*** TURN *** [7h 6d 5c] [9d]

HERO: bets $4
SUCKER: raises $4 to $8
HERO: calls $4

Rugh row Shaggy. Now I make a call screaming for the board to pair. Can it this once?

*** RIVER *** [7h 6d 5c 9d] [5h]

HERO: checks
SUCKER: bets $4
HERO: raises $4 to $8
SUCKER: raises $4 to $12
HERO: raises $4 to $16 Betting is capped
SUCKER: calls $4

That's even better than pairing the board, don't you think? I couldn't believe that he re-raised me once I check-raised the river. You'd have to think that somebody has a pretty good hand to check-raise on the river, right? Nah, let's 3 bet it. Sucker.

*** SHOW DOWN ***HERO: shows [5d 5s] (four of a kind, Fives)
SUCKER: mucks hand
HERO collected $67 from pot

*** SUMMARY ***Total pot $69 Rake $2 Board [7h 6d 5c 9d 5h]
SUCKER mucked [Qs 8s]
HERO showed [5d 5s] and won ($67) with four of a kind, Fives

Not Pretty

I wasn't able to get the hand history on this one. Here's the breakdown of it.

I was on the button with AcKc. A guy in early position raises, and it's folded to me, so I 3 bet it. He caps it and I call.

The flop is Tc2c2s. I figure that's not too shabby. He bets out, I raise, he re-raises, and I cap it.

I'm not putting him on TT, because he's a pretty tight player that wouldn't go that crazy preflop. I put him on big noises, most likely QQ or JJ, since AA or KK are more unlikely, since I have AK.

The turn is a Ks. Now I figure I'm money. He checks (I dance in my seat), I bet, he check-raises me (I start to cry). I call, now figuring that he may very well have KK, but again, how likely is it? I only call because I'm not exactly sure where I stand.

River is an Ah. Great, now I have top 2 pair. He bets, I make a crying call.

What did he have? Everyone at once now: Cowboys. My jaw dropped, and I cringed as he took down the pot.

Did I play this hand wrong? I really dont' think so. I think that I minimized my losses there. I could have laid it down when he check raised me on the turn, but I think that would have been pretty weak.

Keep on keepin' on

Help! I Can't Fold My Big Blind!

The extent that some people overdefend their blinds astounds me sometimes. Here is a great example of that. WTF was this guy thinking?!?!? I am so glad that these people are out there, padding my bankroll. Thanks.

This was at Poker Stars yesterday. Enjoy.


Hold'em Limit ($2/$4)
Seat #3 is the button
Seat 1: Player 1 ($83 in chips)
Seat 2: Player 2 ($109 in chips)
Seat 3: Player 3 ($20 in chips)
Seat 4: Player 4 ($50 in chips)
Seat 5: CLUELESS ($44 in chips)
Seat 6: Player 6 ($83 in chips)
Seat 7: Player 7 ($121 in chips)
Seat 8: Player 8 ($114 in chips)
Seat 9: HERO ($125.50 in chips)
Seat 10: Player 10 ($39.50 in chips)

Player 4: posts small blind $1
CLUELESS: posts big blind $2

*** HOLE CARDS ***Dealt to HERO [Ad Ac] (WHO-HOOOOO)

Player 6: folds
Player 7: folds
Player 8: folds
HERO: raises $2 to $4
Player 10: folds
Player 1: folds
Player 2: folds
Player 3: calls $4
Player 4: folds
CLUELESS: calls $2

*** FLOP *** [Td 7c 2c]
CLUELESS: checks
HERO: bets $2
Player 3: calls $2
CLUELESS: calls $2

*** TURN *** [Td 7c 2c] [5s]
CLUELESS: checks
HERO: bets $4
Player 3: folds
CLUELESS: calls $4

*** RIVER *** [Td 7c 2c 5s] [2d]
CLUELESS: checks
HERO: bets $4
CLUELESS: calls $4

*** SHOW DOWN ***
HERO: shows [Ad Ac] (two pair, Aces and Deuces)
CLUELESS: mucks hand

*** SUMMARY ***Total pot $35 Rake $1 Board [Td 7c 2c 5s 2d]
CLUELESS (big blind) mucked [7s 3s]
HERO showed [Ad Ac] and won ($34) with two pair, Aces and Deuces

Talk about holding on. I understand that he had a pair, and middle pair at that. He could also think that I had two big paint cards. But here's my question. Why call that raise w/73sooooooted when there is nobody else in the hand besides me? Interesting.