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WPBT Winter Classic 2010

It’s that time again. Well, it will be THAT time in about 5 months. But right now it’s that other time, the time where we start planning for and looking forward to THAT time. For those of you unaware, THAT … Continue reading

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Eyes on a big green prize

I read a lot of books for work, the business theory and management types that teach you all about how to be better, stronger, faster, smarter, etc. In the latest one a recurring theme was that at the end of … Continue reading

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Because some of you assholes are flying tomorrow

Here it is, your final WPBT update: 1. The agenda hasn’t changed… much. Pokerati Dan has added a new event on Friday, a 1/2 NLH/PLO @ the Hard Rock, starting at 7. It’s $100 min, $400 max. We play a … Continue reading

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WPBT Winter Classic Update

Almost time! This past week I spent Thanksgiving with my friend Wendy who I haven’t seen in ages, her living in Austin and down visiting her family who still lives in Houston where she grew up. We were discussing my … Continue reading

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WPBT Winter Classic Details

WPBT Winter Classic Tournament structure has been finalized and the details are below. Props and thanks to F-Train for ending the game of phone tag I was in and meeting with the Caesars TD to knock it all out. You … Continue reading

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ONE DAY

I think it’s safe to say that excitement has reached a fever pitch: (10:02:40 PM) DonkeyPuncher: VEGAS! (10:02:41 PM) DonkeyPuncher: VEGAS! (10:02:42 PM) DonkeyPuncher: VEGAS! (10:02:42 PM) DonkeyPuncher: VEGAS! (10:02:43 PM) DonkeyPuncher: VEGAS! (10:02:43 PM) DonkeyPuncher: VEGAS! (10:02:43 PM) DonkeyPuncher: … Continue reading

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i wish i could quit you

I don’t know why this year. Maybe because last year I was completely distracted by hospitals and surgeons and doctor’s orders and relearning my way around Houston. It never for a second crossed my mind that this year I might … Continue reading

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The Return

From a member of my staff: “I missed you while you were gone. I could never get an IT guy. But when you’re here, they’re always swarming by your desk!” “You didn’t find a job you liked in Nevada?” – … Continue reading

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Viva Las Vegas

The past weekend I donned my best party dress (read: my only party dress, purchased hours before in a rare gay-free shopping expedition in which I came very close to texting my “Sephora Gay” Kevin with instructions on which store … Continue reading

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I’ve Been Here Before; But Where am I Going

It’s that time again. That time that I always dread, yet tell the most stories about afterwards. The time that tries mens’ souls; the time that tests our mettle. I refer, of course, to crunch week, the final days before … Continue reading

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