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February 24, 2005
Inspiration Hit
A few things that have occured to me tonight -
- There are no exceptions to the whole "bet pot" thing when you make a good hand off the flop but there are two cards of the same suit. None! I don't care if it is a set of Jacks with King kicker, and therefore normally worth some value betting and such...someone is going to runner-runner you to make their flush, even though they had no business being in the hand past the flop in the first place (and calling your raise no less). This has happened to me so much lately. Earlier today I had a straight run into a flush on the river. However I can't complain about that one too much as I knew it was dangerous all along...and the card that made my straight just happened to make his flush too.
- Why do people type complete gibberish into the table chat when playing online poker? I mean...once I can understand, sometimes when you're multi-tabling it happens, etc. But most of the time they apologize or whatever...but this one guy...it's been all night. Of course, he's also re-bought multiple times, so perhaps...? (No, it's not Al).
- I have really sexy hair when I've taken a nap on the couch. Unfortunately I don't think that's a very reliable styling method...
- This is one of my new favorite songs. While yes, it was recommended, I confess it appealed to me for its poker relatedness as well. And then when you listen to it, the analogy just gets better (at least I see it).
- Ooh, I have Jacks. OOOH! Quads on the flop! All-in with callers. Baby just doubled-up. Flush suck-out boy had a boat. (See above - hehe). That was nice...haven't had quads in a long time.
- The new UB notes system is weird. The little "dots" (which look like deformed ornaments) that appear above a players name? I don't get it. So I can color code them - yippee. What bugs me the most is, well, the apparent bugs in the system. People sit down at my table and they have the little ornament thing on them, so I assume I have notes on them. I don't. So what...does someone else? Like someone, somewhere, has you tagged as fish, Mr. XXXX who just sat down next to me? But I'll never know... You're such a tease UB.
- Guy to my right just hit quad Jacks. This online poker must be rigged.
- I need a 10. No 10.
- Wow, I sound like Sir. ;)
- Finally, I get to keep blogger credibility by dropping the Hammer. I haven't seen it in forever.
- Speaking of which, Vegas in June? Yea, I think I can do that.
/stream of consciousness blogging
Posted by April at February 24, 2005 11:22 PM
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hey! I think that was a cheap shot. :D
Posted by: AlCantHang at February 25, 2005 09:33 AM
But those are good, right??? :D
Posted by: April at February 25, 2005 10:09 AM
Me likee the "stream of consciousness" style.
Sometimes my 3-year old likes to type when I'm playing online. Every so often, one of us hits enter and my tablemates get to see "dinosaur" or "monkey."
So, sorry. :)
Posted by: Joe at February 25, 2005 03:55 PM
So what's the whole "bet pot" thing vs. value betting?
I usually bet pot when there's a flush draw on the flop in a multi-way pot. Sometimes, even more than the pot, if available, to destroy drawing odds. Of course, all it takes is one idiot calling to give a legitimate draw the right odds to call also.
Am I doing it right?
BSN
Posted by: BSN at February 25, 2005 04:24 PM
You know Joe, I wouldn't mind things like "dinosaur" or "monkey"...hell, that would make me laugh my ass off. It's the weird stuff that isn't even words. You know, it's like they started to type words and then got distracted...once I can understand. Twice...eh. Fifth time?? Put. the. bottle. down. Or just give me the chips and be on your way. :)
And BSN, yes, you got the whole bet the pot thing down right. And when I'm the one wanting to the do the drawing, it's such actions from people like you that make me say "damnit" and muck. So good for you! :) Value betting you don't mind a caller or two...you're comfortable in the strength of your hand, and the board isn't scary, so you don't mind your opponent(s) seeing another card or two. So of course usually, when you bet the pot on the flop, you'll end up with little more than the blinds, whereas if you had been able to bet your hand for value, it would have been much more profitable. Suited flops suck. Unless they match your cards, of course!
Posted by: April at February 25, 2005 06:17 PM
Full Tilt has color coding for notes. I've been having some fun with it. Red=pissed me off, yellow=weak, purple=respect (haven't used the purple much).
Posted by: April H. at February 25, 2005 06:39 PM
LOL April!!!
I'm going to try and come sweat ya tomorrow, btw.
Assuming I don't totally space out and forget.
Posted by: April at February 25, 2005 07:12 PM