I'm sorry Mr. Finch, but I was under the impression that we had already paid for the vedict

I had a dream last night. A dream about the bash. Or maybe it was a preminission.
It went like this...

I woke up friday morning and headed directly over to Al's to pick him up. When I got to his house, he wasn't there. No sign of him. I smacked myself on the forehead with an open palm and drove back towards the pub. As I came up bridge street I notice two police officers standing over a body on the sidewalk, taking pictures with their cell phones.

I pulled over abruptly and jumped out of the truck. They were both laughing and high fiving each other, and I waved them off as I walked up and said, "It's ok! I got it."

He looked up at me and said, "where'd you go last night?" I explained that I wasn't there at all, and he must be thinking of Bam and Carson. "How'd we do in the golf tournament?" he asked. I told him that we hadn't tee'd off yet, and he asked me to wake him when we got there.

We stopped off at a Wawa to pick up some coffee, water, and two unopened red bulls for Al. As we drove up Whitehall Rd., he seemed to make a transformation from fall down, torn apart drunkard homless looking guy, into the pro blogger and party animal we all know. Uncanny really as it seemed to happen right before my eyes.

We got to the course and started to unload our clubs. Al ran into the clubhouse to meet everyone and as I put on my shoes, this hot naked blonde cam out of the woods and starting walking towards me..... (wake up to take a piss)

I carried our bags towards the clubhouse and I noticed several bloggers on the putting green. There was Iggy, standing there with a set of clubs that had light blue shafts. Obviously womens clubs, and he had a confused look on his face as to which end of the club he should be holding.

Ftrain was standing on the side of the green with several asian fellows who were waiting to tee off speaking mandarin, or cantonese, or possibly farsi, not sure which one, but it certainly wasn't english. Don was chatting with the cart girl. I don't know what they were talking about but he had an evil smile, and was counting out hundreds as they conversed.

Drizz and Pauly were prop betting which color car would pull into the parking lot next, and Waffles was tilting in a golf cart, stomping, no smashing the gas pedal without going anywhere. Little did he know that Corron10 and CK had turned the key to the off position, and the gear shift to neutral.

The round itself was a blur. I recall several conversations about things that went wrong. The list was plenty.
1) a total of 13 broken clubs
2) 1 missing golf cart that apparently made its way into one of the ponds
3) 2 missing flag poles
4) 1 group that never completed the round
5) a 20 minute debate, or conference rather, between Ftrain and Drizz on whether or not they actually had met me before
6) Bam and Carson decided that, somewhere around the 13th hole, Golf was no longer +EV and decided to pitch a tent and start a camp fire.
7) Falstaff was asked to leave the course buy club management because they thought he was "big leaguing" them by wearing a kilt.
8) Astin disappearred after the first nine holes. It was rumored that the groups behind his were getting Filet Mignon sandwhiches and a glass of perrier instead of the measely ol' hotdog and soda that the previous groups had.

We had all gathered in the parking lot getting ready to head over to the August Moon where the tournament was going to be held. Hoy shot a 97 and was explaining to everyone who would listen how it would have been an 83 if it weren't for certain circumstances. He then tried to detail every single shot selection, including putts, chips, and mid-iron shots. In hind sight, everything he did was perfect. Then conveyed his disappointment on how bad Schaubs played. Schaubs shot a 76.

We all piled into our cars to leave, and Pauly and Drizz were overheard, heads sticking out of each others windows, something about how many traffic lights they would have to negotiate before getting to the tournament hall, and then how many of those they would actually have to stop at. Then $20 per...


to be continuned.......

Video Dump

Well to lighten up a few things, lets check out some funny videos...

I tried to find the shortest ones possible:

In honor of Football returning:






And because I like to play pranks on my kids :) (although not this extreme! They're still to young :) )







And this is just way too funny....

Borgata's WPT Poker open

Borgata announces $5 million guaranteed prize pool for 2008 wPT borgata poker open championship event

Top players to compete for large cash prizes and coveted winners’ bracelets at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, September 3-18th Championship Event Set To Offer Largest Guaranteed Prize Pool Ever at a Land-based Casino

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (July 10, 2008) – Continuing its lead as a preeminent poker destination on the East Coast, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa today announced details of the sixth annual Borgata Poker Open series. The 16-day tournament will begin September 3rd and will conclude with the $10,000 Buy-In five-day World Poker Tour / Borgata Poker Open Championship event, September 14-18.

In an unprecedented move, Borgata will offer the first-ever $5 million guaranteed prize pool for the 2008 WPT Borgata Poker Open Championship event, ensuring that the first-place winner takes home a minimum of $1,424,500 cash, along with a coveted Borgata Poker Open Championship bracelet. The event marks the largest guaranteed prize pool ever offered at a poker tournament by a land-based casino.

“From the beginning, we have had a commitment to the game of poker,” said Larry Mullin, President and Chief Operating Officer for Borgata. “We’ve strived to up the ante in the market by offering innovative programs and initiatives designed for true poker players. We are excited to once again further stake our claim as a leading poker destination on the East Coast with our 2008 Borgata Poker Open, while continuing to break new ground – attracting more players than ever to our destination resort.”

Offering exciting live action games and some of the best tournament structures, Borgata will continue to raise the bar with the sixth annual Borgata Poker Open series, drawing notable professional and regional poker players to Atlantic City. First place-winners from past Borgata Poker Open Championship events include Noli Francisco, Daniel Negreanu, Al Ardebili, Mark Newhouse, and Roy Winston.

This year’s event will again be held in the Borgata Event Center, in addition to the 85-table Borgata Poker Room, continuing to provide customers with the largest variety of games and limits in Atlantic City.

The tournament will include over 40 events with 16 main events, featuring No Limit Hold’Em, Limit Hold’Em, Seven Card Stud, and a Ladies No Limit Hold’Em event. The buy-in amount for the Championship Event is $9,600 plus a $400 entry. Players are offered the opportunity to reserve a seat in Main Events online from August 18 to 28. On-site registration for all Borgata Poker Open events begins Monday, September 1.
2008 Borgata Poker Open complete schedule of events is as follows:

WED 9/3 11 AM EVENT #1 $300 + $50 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
THU 9/4 11 AM EVENT #2 $500 + $60 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
FRI 9/5 11 AM EVENT #3 $100 + $90 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
SAT 9/6 11 AM EVENT #4 $1500 + $100 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
SUN 9/7 11 AM EVENT #5 $300 + $50 LADIES NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
SUN 9/7 12 PM EVENT #6 $300 + $50 LIMIT HOLD’EM
MON 9/8 11 AM EVENT #7 $400 + $50 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
MON 9/8 12 PM EVENT #8 $300 + $50 SEVEN CARD STUD
TUE 9/9 11 AM EVENT #9 $500 + $60 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
WED 9/10 11 AM EVENT #10 $2500 + $150 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
THU 9/11 11 AM EVENT #11 $500 + $60 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
FRI 9/12 11 AM EVENT #12 $5000 + $200 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
SAT 9/13 10 AM SUPER SATELLITE DAY
SUN 9/14 11 AM EVENT #13 $9600 + $400 WPT CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
SUN 9/14 12 PM EVENT #14 $1000 + $90 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
MON 9/15 11 AM EVENT #13 DAY 2 – WPT CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
MON 9/15 12 PM EVENT #15 $500 + $60 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
TUE 9/16 11 AM EVENT #13 DAY 3 –WPT CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
TUE 9/16 12 PM EVENT #16 $300 + $50 NO LIMIT HOLD’EM
WED 9/17 11 AM EVENT #13 DAY 4 – WPT CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT
THU 9/18 TBA EVENT #13 DAY 5 –WPT CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT

COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE!!!!

I was perusing the local news sites today trying to find a story I heard about a local gambling, sportsbook, and Loan Sharking business getting schooled by law enforcement. Apparently it was a 4 year investigation. (so stupid to take so long). Here is the link if you're interested... Whenever you are dealing with someone with a name like Nicky the Hat, you know you have issues.

But I found this more interesting...

Starbucks is closing 600 retail locations???

600?? Really? an average of $4 a cup isn't enough to keep the rent paid, and turn a profit?

Now, I was never a big fan of starbucks anyway. I think Americans like their coffee to burnt and robust, which really is not the best way to enjoy a nice cup of joe.

I have a friend from Columbia (the country, not OH or SC), who brings me or sends me some stuff every now and then, and it is absolutely the best coffee I have ever had. And it is not drip type stuff either.

I have several different types of ways to prepare my coffee. Usually its a trip to dunkin dognuts in the morning after dropping the kids off to school (Sept-June, not the toilet... it reads school, not pool!). Dunkin Dognuts is always my favorite type of retail coffee because of how hot they brew it. Thats what makes a good cup of coffee. A very very hot brew.

The Borgata actually makes a real good cup as well. Surprisingly enough.

But in the summer months, without having to leave every morning, I usually brew with this tpye of coffe maker.

Of course a press is always on hand and allows you to just boil the shit out of the water to get a really good steaming cup.

I also have a nice perculator that I got as a pot for camping which absolutely gets me the best cup everytime.

But enough of that... Starbucks? Really? 600 stores?

Corron10 Runs BAD! Reallly BAD!

You read his blog and every now and then you get an "I hate poker post".



And thats it. Just I hate poker. Well, here's why...

Such a joy to watch! And I wasn't even in the hand!! Poor guy runs as bad as the Mets do!

And as a public sevice announcement:

The Borgata is running another $500k Guarantee on August 9th. Its a 30k starting stack, and this time, they will have 2 day ones. Saturday and Sunday with the max each day of 500 entrants. It will be a great tournament, again, and I'll be interested to see the turnout. Could be a crazy two days to see guys and gals line up to grab one of those 1,000 available seats.

Odds on 11 handed tables on Sunday? Get there and play if you are around, and drop me a line if you do. I might be doing the same!

omigod omigod omigod omigod omigod!

I wrote a post last week about having been treated rather nicely by mother nature herself this summer, and last. Well, the spiteful bitch must read this blog, because beginning on Friday, the weather became friggin stupid.

Ever dive into a big bowl of steaming pea soup? Trying living in one.

This weekend was brutal for weather, and as central air systems, and air conditioners struggle to keep working, us humans head for cover.

Friday was spent running down errands, perusing some business plans, and your normal, run of the mill horseshit.

Friday night brought about a play date for the wifey and some friends, so I stayed home and played the Donkament. I love this thing, and forgot how muchb fun it was. I was on a mission, but failed, and only rebought 50+ times. I was really shooting for 80, but luck got the better of me.

I bubbled in grand fashion and left feeling... well, satisfied. Complete donkification achieved.

Saturday brought the live game at a friends house. I had to run up to a local bar to meet a friend to discuss some business before heading over to the game. The road up there is through some pretty open space, and as I was jamming out to some offspring I notice a little tiny bambi crossing the street. For about .00045 secs. Poor little guy may have had a productive life if it wasn't for the truck helicoptering him about 4 ft off the road way.

I felt really bad for about 3 more seconds, then continued beating the steering wheel to "the kids aren't alright."

I look at it this way. The deer population is so over grown that the township hires gunman twice a year to cull the heard. The best part of this it to watch the protesters out on the road the days before and of those hunts. Ironically enough, they usually stand right in the parking lot of a WaWa directly under the sign that shows the cost of a galon of gas at a cool $4.12 per gallon. But they won't protest that.

when I got to the poker game, there were only three players. They were having a $5 PLO tourny, and were 2 rounds in. I asked if I could buy in for double and have a blinded stack. They objected, so I steady dealt. I did manage to make the deal however, that whoever won, I would play them heads up in a PLO tourny for $10 (the profits of their win). I won that tourney in 6 hands I think. We have started to add PLO into the mix, but it gets some opposition because some of these guys just dont get the game yet.

Don't get me wrong, they are smart guys who just dont have any experience in Omaha. In one hand a guy potted pre, potted the flop, and potted the turn. The other called the whole way. The Flop was two hearts, the turn brought a paired board, and I looked at the callers cards. As I squeezed them out, I was looking for at least two hearts. All I saw was a gutterball. he needed a 7 to even hope to be able to have a shot at this hand. I was laughing to myself as the the river action was being negotiated by the initial raiser. They got it in and the callers straight held up.

It was a fun night though, as always, whether you win or lose, as something crazy is bound to happen that just makes two guys want to kill each other, and makes the others just laugh hysterically. Always a blast to make fun of others angst. Pure Joy!!

I've missed a lot of blogger tournies in my exempt status on FT over the last month or so, and will see what I can do to remedy that this week. Hope to see all of you there.

One Porkchop! ONE!

So things have slowed down a bit on Bodog the last two days. I've only manage to win about $300 over that time frame because of the $600 hand ($1400 pot) I lost when I flopped top set, turned the nut flush, and lost to the river against KUINGS (thats quad kings to those not familiar with the "lingo" of poker playing people from the St. Louis area.... as far as you know)

I checked the FT account yesterday thinking that I am close to the end of the self-exemption period. I was one day short. Today is my return.

I guess I'll choose the RPT event tonight to make my return. I believe its a heads up match. I run the worst in these things on Full Tilt so we can have a grand old time getting my Aces sucked out on by A4.

I watched a movie last night called I am Legend with Wil Smith. I dig Wil Smith. I think he is a fantastic actor and entertainer. I love most of his roles, (not movies), and I especially dig the end of world type stuff. But this movie blew. Hard. I fast forwarded through some of the "intense moment" scenes because they were so drawn out. You know the type that you know something is going to pop out at you, or the quiet before the storm thing. Except every single one in this movie was like 10 inutes long. Just brutal. And no real substance. AND the hero dies. What a a rip. (no spoiler since the movie has been out for like 2 years now.)

I've been trying to catch up on the whole UB scandal and basically have concluded, based on the little amount that I have read, that the owner is the guy who really had a hand in all of this stuff?

If that just about sums it up, let me know... If there is more to it, point me in the right direction