Weasel is Out

Dang it. What a performance from the Weasel. He comes into today 144/146 with 2.5 x the bb. Catches a J in the BB to triple up. Then gets AA when Jennifer Tilly raises and another guy goes all in to triple up again. Got it up to 53,000 (above average at the time). Blinds down to 37,000. 65 left. Blinds 1500, 3000 with 400 ante. Button who is table chip leader makes it 10k to go, Weasel goes all in for 37,000 with 10s. Guy calls with AJo. Flops a J.

However, to go up two pay levels with that run today, it was really sweet for the weasel. He is having a heck of a trip to vegas, and the ME starts next week. No telling how he will do in that!

Until next week,

Good Luck and See You at the Felt...................

Another Disappointing Finish

How many times can I keep telling myself that if I keep getting it in with the best hand, then it will pay off in the long run? Second level. There are 2050 runners, 840k to win. 198 paid.

25-50 blinds. I am playing with TJ Cloutier, Vince Burgio and another bracelet holder. I am playing tight and aggressive. Really relaxed and enjoying myself having gotten my stack to 3000. The I get the bright idea of limping on the button with 22. SB, a pretty aggressive lady raises to 250 (25-50 blinds). I call the two hundred. Flop comes A72 all clubs. She bets 400. I think for 10 seconds and then push 2350 more. She looks back at her cards and calls with AK0, and the K of clubs. Turn is a K, river is the J of clubs. I am down to 3 25 chips. They break the table and I go to my new table, where I find the Weasel. I go out a few hands later with A2s.

The weasel is still playing and just made the money. Man is he playing well.

I am sorry to the TeamGrip members. I really was playing well. I don't think that I could have done ANYTHING different, other than raising with the 22 and folding to her clear reraise that would be coming.

Mrs. Grip and I are going to enjoy the rest of the vacation and cheer on the Weasel. Until next week,

Good Luck and See You at the Felt.....................................

WSOP v.2

Okay,

Sorry for the delayed post. I have been in the Bluff City (Memphis guys come on) on business. I forgot how hot Memphis got in the summer with all the humidity. And it was 100* yesterday. Hot, hot, hot.

Mrs. Grip and I have sort of come to an understanding, so there is no more drama to report there. She will leave me alone from 10:00 PM LV time tomorrow night until I complete the tournament, whenever that might be, hopefully Sunday around Midnight.

I have a game plan for the tournament. It is solid and I will not discuss it this time. Let's just say, my memory of past tournament success has focused me a little more than before.

We leave Nashvegas tomorrow at 3:30 PM. We land around 5:30 Vegas Time. Mrs. Grip has me until 10:00 to eat, go to the Wynn and watch the Bellagio fountain shows at least once.

I have 3 more 5% spots left if anyone is interested, please let me know. Until you hear from me from Las Vegas,

Good Luck and See You at the Felt....................

Online Hiatus

I lose at online poker. Now, I have said it. I win at live poker. Why do anything else? Oh yeah, I live in Nashville.

I am not a conspiracy theorist, but come on. How many times can a person lose to a faceless player drawing to gut shots consistently, AND HITTING THEM!!! I know my emotions are shot right now with the Mrs. Grip saga, but this is getting old.

Rule No 1. No online poker for two months. I like seeing Grip Sr. and Momma Grip, so Metropolis, get use to the gripper. I have five sessions over the past year, and have won in four of them. I am up around $3,000 during those trips. Free room, easy competition, short drive = new poker game for Grip.

Rule No 2. Play my ass off in LV this weekend. I do not intend to get much sleep. I am getting plenty right now as quiet as the house is. I am going to grind out a cash in the $2,000, hopefully deep, but definite cash. And I will find a soft 2-5 game early in the morning to grind up. Time to Grip and Rip some fish.

I greatly appreciate the comments. I will try and respond as time permits.

Oh, I must get back to work. Until next time,

Good Luck and See You at the Felt.......................