Third entry in the same sit-down? So unlike me…
I’ve been off of work the past week and a half, and have not done much. I’ve watched some movies, played some PS2, and played lots more poker.
Last weekend, on my usual trip to TT Reynolds for Sunday poker, a new poker company was in the house. It wasn’t the NPPL anymore. The new company is called Stars & Bars Entertainment. All it took was one night, and I was hooked!
Here’s where S&B overtake NPPL — the details. They pass out buttons which list the blinds — no need for mass announcements which people frequently do not even hear anyway. The chips are better — higher quality chips which also have the denomination written right on the chips — no need for a card to tell you what each chip means!!! And lastly, S&B is SERVICE ORIENTED — they’re not providing poker, they’re providing a service!! The hosts have made it a point to ask people if anyone needs a drink or food or answering any questions. They’re there and running the event. I can’t say that for every other NPPL event I’ve been playing…
And, as last time, the poker has got me intrigued about a lady again. This time, it’s not a bystander, it’s one of the players themselves! Since Monday (and I’ve played TONS more since I’m taking time off from work), I’ve been quite chummy with Beth. I haven’t taken anything seriously yet, but there has been a fair amount of back and forth flirting. Oh yeah, she also beat me on Thursday night.
Yep, when we got down to the final table, we were both there… and when it got down to heads up, it was just the two of us. And she won. She had the higher chip stack and put me all in on the first hand heads up. I had a pocket pair (pocket 6’s) which is a very good hand to have heads up. And she turned over a J8 unsuited. I had the slight edge in what is basically a race (it’s pretty close to 50-50 on who’s going to win the hand when a pocket pair is against 2 overcards). And when the flop turned over, she got no help, but she caught an 8 on the turn, and won. I’m not sure if I’ve ever been on the winning side of the “poker race” yet.
All of the flirting could be part of the game, until the end of the second game. When I had busted out on the final table (in 6th place) and was still watching the rest of the table, she decided to rest her head on my shoulder. Innocent enough, but it could be just enough of a hint for me to try something — besides, I was out, she wasn’t setting me up to take me out at this point.
Anyway, I think she busted out either in the position after me or 2 positions after me. So that made her a better player than me in both games — how sexy, a cute chick who can play good cards! Well, she headed out to pay her tab and leave, presumably, while I was still hanging out to watch who would win — I get curious… the final people were still playing with chips I had contributed!! In fact, I offer to deal for the rest of the table, and they take me up on my offer. Well, a good ten minutes or so later, she comes back, and again is hanging out by me. Maybe I’m reading too much into this, but I’m thinking I’ve got a shot here.
Anyway, I’m thinking that I’ll slow-play this one (poker reference pun intended… ) and see where it goes. It might just be a simple flirtation. There may be some substance. If she’s interested, it’ll continue to be obvious, and then I’ll make my move. I know, I’m such a chicken shit sometimes!
So, with Beth possibly in the picture, where does that leave Melissa? I’m not sure. I haven’t talked to her in about 2 weeks, and haven’t seen her in about 3 weeks. As I’ve sensed that I wasn’t “feeling it”, I’ve definitely backed off.
She knows that part of the past couple of weeks I’ve been out of town. But she’s got to be sensing my lack of interest by now. Again, I’m a chicken shit — I should be telling her about these things instead of stringing her along. Well, that conversation should be coming pretty soon. She called tonight and I simply didn’t answer the phone. This time, she didn’t leave a message either. I kind of feel bad, but like I’ve said, I’m not feeling it. It wouldn’t be fair to her to act as if I were.
Big thing: I am now credit card debt free. My second refinance went through very simply, and I have now allocated the cashed out equity to paying off every last dollar of my credit card debt. This feels good!!! I will not use my cards now unless an emergency arrives, or unless it’s work related (if it’s work related, I can write a check from the work checkbook, and pay if off immediately). BUT, I really do want to buy some new furniture…. and the XBox 360 will be out in November… I won’t let my credit debt get to where it was — or even close to where it was.
Last item: I have to make a trip to our new account, Germantown Academy, pretty soon. I’m expected to fill a mentor-role with the new director there. So, to at least be familiar with the account would be a good thing. And coincidentally, Atlantic City is a mere hour to hour-and-a-half away from there. So, I think I’m going to give some casino-style poker a little try, and get some of the mileage paid for by work. I’m a little excited about it, but very nervous too. Other than my internet poker, all of my cards have been for free. People will play differently when they’re defending their real money! Am I ready for that distinction? I’m not sure, but I hope so.
Oh, Beth told me that she’d call in sick to go to AC with me too… but I’m not sure if that was a bluff, either.
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