Interesting Day Ahead

Some of you already know this, but for those that do not. Today could be interesting.

I had given up on the ME this year, pretty much because I had lost my limit, or more than that possibly. However, as I do from time to time, I go to EBay and type in "World Series of Poker." I find it interesting the posts of players looking for backers. The biggest name was Big Daddy from Cincinatti, whatever that big boy's name is. I am not sure he had any luck, but I do wish him the best.

Yesterday, a player posted an auction for a seat that he won on Paradise Poker. I decided to go for it with a maximum bid of $4000. I was outbid in the final moments. I then emailed the seller and informed him that I was ready to close if the winner did not pay. The winner did not pay and the seller put a second chance post up last night. And then Grip did this.

Crazy Tom has an extra Southwest Voucher, and I stand ready to pay for it. I have required the seller to transfer the seat to my paradise poker account before I pay him, Which I will do immediately upon payment.

Let's see how this turns out. I may be heading out very soon for a shot at the moon.

Until Las Vegas (I hope),

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

Stupid, Stupid, Stupid

Any John Grisham fans out there? If so, then that line would remind you of a good book about a recently graduated University of Memphis Law School graduate. It is a line from the courtroom drama scene where the CEO of a major insurance company was required to recite a line from a letter that his company had sent the plaintiff in the case.

Well it certainly describes how I feel about the past four weeks. Why did I try to accomplish in two trips for minor events a goal that only the ME would accomplish? I spent as much during the past six months, including on line entries and live entries this month in LV, as I would have spent just waiting and buying into the final event. I know it is a huge mine field and a crap shoot, but damn, watching both of my WSOP tournaments end in a fiery crash, makes me feel just sick. I was a 70-30 favorite getting it in last Friday and I watched the player easily catch the flush on the river. She went on to finish 15th for $37,000. Jeez o Pete, enough is enough.

Anyway, enough about that. Did anyone see the High Stakes Poker last night? Matesow finally had his meltdown, I saw a straight flush and the play was just down right interesting. It is my favorite poker show on TV, by far. I also caught the Poker Superstars II from Sunday (Tivo is great). Gus Hansen had to win, and he did. He went all in the first 9 hands, knocked out Phil Hellmuth in the dark with a flopped set. It was awesome. Beat Esfandiari heads up to make the semi-finals.

WSOP is on again tonight as ESPN has started showing the circuit events, leading up to the main event. Also, lets think about a get together to watch the final table. It is going to be on PPV live. I think 55" of HD poker is a good way to spend an afternoon.

Anyone up for that? If so, then Mrs. Grip may have to find something to do that night. Anyway, until next time,

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