1 Year and Thank You

[BottlesOf]

I'm gonna keep this quick, b/c it's hard to keep up with the pace of play at my Pacific table.

One year ago yesterday I deposited $100 into my newly opened Party Poker account. I had just come back from visting my friend at Cornell and stopped by Turning Stone on the way home. I lost $50 playing $1-$3 spread limit and I was determined to do better online. I had read WLLH, and I thought I knew what I was doing.

In the span of a year I've turned that $100 roll to almost $10,000, plus a few withdrawls. I've learned so much and become so much better at poker b/c of these boards and I wanted to thank everyone who has helped me. I don't need to name names, but some of you have been a HUGE help, so thank you. If you've ever posted a reply to a thread of mine, thank you.

I've become a lot better, but I've also learned how little I really know, and how much more there is for me to learn.

So thanks, and here's to another profitable year for everyone.

-BottlesOf aka JohnnyBoomBoom aka Chris

[arkady]

Swamp ass,

No, thank you - for your posts and insights have helped us equally as much and your contribution here has been very valued.

To another profitable year!

P.S. Can i borrow some money?

[Joe Tall]

Well done for someone who forgets how important pot-sizes are. /images/graemlins/blush.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif

Peace,
Joe Tall

[arkady]

he is too busy towling himself off, thats why.

[sthief09]

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Swamp ass,

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don't even wanna know

[arkady]

you must have NOT read sfer's thrilling trip report.

[sthief09]

Chris-

you should have $300 to play .50/1.00


- Josh

[sthief09]

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you must have NOT read sfer's thrilling trip report.

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I did, I'm just stupid and forgetful and stuff. thanks for reminding me though.

[BottlesOf]

Yes, thanks for reminding us all.

And Josh, I deposited $100 and started playing 2/4.

Oops.

[sthief09]

someone's reading in flat mode!


I still have nightmares about the TS 1-3 spread game /images/graemlins/confused.gif

[colgin]

Congratulations!

All the best,

Colgin

[arkady]

Well, no problem - i do what I can, because providing useful analysis on hands is not something I am good at, rehashing embarassing details about posters is the next best option.



josh, you need to fix your ADD, I don't even know how you pull off 3.5+ in Columbia - my grandma has a better memory than you.

[Tosh]

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someone's reading in flat mode!


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You mean there are some that DON'T read in flat mode? Ewwww....

[bisonbison]

You mean there are some that DON'T read in flat mode? Ewwww....

Yeah. I feel dirty. Josh, time to join the civilized.

[Ponks]

Congrats man, quite an accomplishment!

Ponks

[MoreWineII]

Wow, nice little roll you've built yourself there. How often are you playing if you don't mind me asking?

[BottlesOf]

It varies a lot. For most of the year, not that much. Now, I'm playing more, like 20 hours/week, 2-4 tables. I had an awful July, and August is relatively flat, so we'll see.

I would like to be playing higher by the year's end.

[MoreWineII]

That's excellent for 20 hrs/wk.

[arkady]

what was the most amount of hours you played during one month? Did you start out single table? Then two...then three...?

[Haupt_234]

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I still have nightmares about the TS 1-3 spread game

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You too?

Thanks for your posts so far Johnny.

Haupt_234

[BottlesOf]

I could be really off, if those numbers work out to an insanel good win rate, then I def. am. Bonuses also help the roll a lot.

[sfer]

Congratulations Chris and be careful playing shorthanded O8.

[BottlesOf]

I definitely started at 1, then added another, and then jumped all around, which I still do.

Most hoours in a month? Tough to say, maybe 300 table/hours?

[MoreWineII]

Oh, no, I haven't worked it out or anything. I'm not trying to doubt you. I'm jealous, if you must know. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

That's ideally how much I'd like to play (and win).

[MAxx]

Congrats man that's awesome.

[imported_BottlesOf]

I want my name back!

[BottlesOf]

Dave or Joe?

[34TheTruth34]

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I'm gonna keep this quick, b/c it's hard to keep up with the pace of play at my Pacific table.

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LOL, excellent

[MrHorace]

Josh,
Can you explain the logic for having 300BB in bankroll? Shucks, I'm like Chris and wanted to start w/$100, but everyone says you need 300BB. Is it so you can play when you have the action or what?
Thanks,
David

[MoreWineII]

Here's my 2 cents:

I've had 150 BB swings several times @ Party. And I imagine others have had worse.

[nepenthe]

Congratulations on your accomplishment and to an even more profitable year. /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[MarkD]

The 300 BB rule is there because you can having losing streaks that big. It is rare but possible. At 2-4 though your bank roll is easily replentishable so the risks of taking a shot with a small roll aren't that big. You can always rebuy.

$100 is too little unless you get lucky or are willing to rebuy multiple times.

[Tosh]

Its you, stop messing with our heads.. /images/graemlins/confused.gif /images/graemlins/mad.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif /images/graemlins/wink.gif /images/graemlins/crazy.gif /images/graemlins/laugh.gif /images/graemlins/blush.gif

[sthief09]

I was just giving him a hard time /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[sthief09]

but how do you know who's responding to who? I don't like this whole flat mode thing.

[BottlesOf]

Ok, i need to set this straight, b/c it's driving me nuts. I knew exactly who I was responding to at that time. I wanted to say something to each of you, but I didn't want to post 2 replies and hijack my own thank you thread, but now I have no choice, b/c I have to explain this and stop the madness. /images/graemlins/blush.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[bdk3clash]

http://www.uploadyourimages.com/img/840854flatmode.jpg

[MrHorace]

I thought so, but I have been exploring the online betting world, and have seen this recommendation often. So your ribbing him just inspired me to ask the question.

[MrHorace]

Thanks. I guess the point is that with a big enough bankroll you don't have to keep replenishing, and can qualify for the biggest bonus.
Anyhow, you've convinced me to wait and join the internet gambling world when I have the 300 BB bankroll.

[MrHorace]

It makes sense. Thinking about my B&M experiences I guess it would be costly to keep replenishing for Internet gambling, costly in that one would probably miss a lot of bonus $$s.
So, I guess I'll wait until I get my 300 BB before I venture out into online play.