I finally reached my first 100K$

[Peter_rus]

I finally reached my first 100K$ profit in Limit Texas Holdem.

It tooks 7 months of learning and playing from 0.5/1 to 15/30 limits of SH and full games with help of my first deposit of 100$. 4 months ago i quited my regular job (salaries here in Moscow aren't high) and start to play for living as well as begin to read and post in 2+2 forums, most of the time - SH-forums. I'm still running good after more than 200K hands making a bit more than 3BB/100. Last month i made more than 30K$ (it's a record!).There were many events in this time. My Black Jack school and playing against Moscow casinos with very high variance and very slight EV helps me to come through all damages online TH tryed to cause to me. Sometimes i felt depressed seeing my EV falling, facing 1-1.5 weeks of "around zero" play mixed by some downstreaks of 100 and sometimes 150BB down. Sometimes i felt very happy when i was up more than 700BB in a bit less than 20K hands. But anyway all the time i try to understand deeper concepts of a game (which and now i don't understand fully) and do some researching with help of 2+2 posters.

Now i'm example of succesfull online gambler. I'm up very high in money (for Moscow) comparing to my friends (i start feel even some jealousy), who are asking many questions to me and usually get the answers. Some of them wanted to start some day their gamble career. So prepare for *russian* invasion to poker in a couple of years /images/graemlins/grin.gif

What is this post about? Actually this post 'bout graces. I want to thank all the posters of 2+2 SH forums for arguing and advicing. Especially i want to thank some regular posters, who opened my eyes not once, forcing me to understand more in poker. Their names are Shneids, Nate the Great, Guido, Naphand, Stripsqueez, El Diablo. Guys, if destiny leads any of you to Moscow, - i invite you to a dinner and the expenses are mine. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Nemesis]

Congrats peter. This is an amazing feat truly. Keep up the good work, don't educate too many fish /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Ulysses]

Congrats, Peter. We have had some good discussions here and I'm very glad to see your success.

I hope I have an opportunity to visit Moscow sometime soon and collect on that dinner offer!

[stripsqueez]

go get em peter

stripsqueez - chickenhawk

[La Brujita]

Congratulations! That is amazing! Had you never played the game seven months ago? Or was seven months ago the first time playing online?

[joker122]

Congrats

[exist]

great work Peter.

[fyodor]

Amaazing feat Peter. Congratulations.

From my 10/20 data mining I once saw you play 13 hours and 24 minutes in a row at one table!!! 1201 hands. When I saw that I knew damn well there was no stopping you.

Keep at it.

[ChicagoTroy]

Congratulations! I will send you pickle juice & girya!

Seriously, that is an outstanding accomplishment and one I hope to duplicate. Best of luck for your continued success.

[Schneids]

I want to see the world within the next 2-3 years so you will probably be held to that dinner thing.

Congratulations Peter!

[Joe826]

Congrats dude. I hope i'm next on the list. I know things are pretty bad economically in Russia compared to the US, but what's does an average person make per year do you know? Making more than 100k in a year is very good here where the economy is doing reasonably well, I can't even imagine what it's like there.

[Analyst]

Great job - congratulations, and good luck for the next $100k!

[Ulysses]

OK, Schneids. Sounds like planning for a Moscow trip is in order.

[Scotch78]

Congrats! Now you just need to make 60K in 60 days :-)

Scott

[vector]

Fantastic, way to go. I imagine $100K in Moscow goes a long way - although I read an article recently that Moscow has more millionares than any other city in the world?!?

[balkii]

damn fool nice work.

[kiddo]

Congratulations! /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[Guido]

Nice work, I hope I will reach that figure once. I guess I need to play more /images/graemlins/grin.gif.

Good luck,

Guido

[spydog]

Congrats Peter! Your posts have been helpful to my game and I consider you one of the classiest posters on 2+2. I wish you continued success.

[Peter_rus]

Before online i used to play live free advertisment championships in some Moscow casinos for 2 or 3 months and work on some soft for TH holdem.

[Peter_rus]

If you're serious - i would glad to perform my swears /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Peter_rus]

I'm obviously was drunked a bit. /images/graemlins/smile.gif Such long sessions are not too common for me.

[Peter_rus]

See ya in Moscow!

[Peter_rus]

Yeah, we have some. But this is one of the reasons why our economy is very bad. All money are in the hands of a small bunch of people, while others have very few.

[Peter_rus]

Forgot to mention your nick in a list above. Your math and thoughts helped me much.

[Peter_rus]

I swear to keep arguing with ya here. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[MAxx]

congrats, sounds like you are doing what you were meant to do.

[Trix]

congrats.

[grinin]

Congratulations Peter!

I'm sure I have been influenced by the media into thinking that Russia is still in the process of getting out of the "Wild Wild West" mentality.

But, if so, spend some of that dough on a nice pad with good security.

[sammy_g]

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I'm up very high in money (for Moscow) comparing to my friends (i start feel even some jealousy), who are asking many questions to me and usually get the answers. Some of them wanted to start some day their gamble career. So prepare for *russian* invasion to poker in a couple of years /images/graemlins/grin.gif

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If you think the 6 max games are aggressive now, just wait until a bunch of Peter_rus-coached players invade... /images/graemlins/grin.gif

Congratulations, Peter!

[naphand]

I doubt it could happen to a more sincere and warm-hearted individual. Well done Peter, consider yourself an inspiration to the rest of us.

Be careful about the "Russians are coming" thing, you never know who might hear about it.... /images/graemlins/wink.gif

And hey! I have been to Moscow, long time ago 1980 I think. Brezhnev was in power and his speeches competed at the top of the record charts with beatles albums! How things have changed! I would love to visit again, if I do I will look you up first, be sure and put the chili-vodka on ice... /images/graemlins/blush.gif

[Peter_rus]

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I have been to Moscow, long time ago 1980 I think.


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Hmm, it's strange but i don't remember you. Maybe because i was too busy preparing to become poker pro to notice ya or maybe cause i was only 1 year old, - who knows? /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Anyway, naphand, come back to la patria! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[runa]

Congrats! Congrats! I wish I could make make it from micros to high stakes in 7 months, let alone make 100k$. Insano! Look out the russians are coming! What's next, WCOOP?

[Schneids]

I'm thinking 2005 will be America (including South) and maybe Spain or Australia thrown in (have buddies studying abroad there this coming spring) and then 2006 will be a solid European, Russian and Asian tour (btw yell at me when I use a comma before the 'and,' when listing. I keep losing points for doing so in journalism and it's very hard to kick a 12 year habit, since in K-12 my teachers said either way was acceptable).

[fnord_too]

Congrats man! I have benefitted from your posts and discussion, and it is great that you are succeeding. $100k is a lot in the US, and I imagine it A LOT more there! Keep it up!

[Peter_rus]

If you make 900-1100$/month you feel good. Making 1.5K/month in Moscow is much above average. If you earn 3K$ than you're obviously one of higher manager in a big company. But more than 50% of people are in 300-600$/month range.

Also it's well known that Moscow is one of the most expensive city in a world, which stands in a row with New York, Tokio and London.

And it's just Moscow, if you see some other regions of Russia you will see that 50-200$/month is pretty common.

[naphand]

Actually, it might be more like WCCCP.... /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[naphand]

You mean to say the USA has got over this stage? /images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Guy McSucker]

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btw yell at me when I use a comma before the 'and,' when listing. I keep losing points for doing so in journalism and it's very hard to kick a 12 year habit, since in K-12 my teachers said either way was acceptable


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...which it is.

Putting that comma before "and" is called using the "Oxford comma" since it is (or at least, was; don't know the current status) the house style of Oxford University Press.

Guy.

[Guy McSucker]

I'm late to this particular party, but...

Congratulations, Peter. Here's to the next $100k.

Guy.

[Schneids]

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btw yell at me when I use a comma before the 'and,' when listing. I keep losing points for doing so in journalism and it's very hard to kick a 12 year habit, since in K-12 my teachers said either way was acceptable


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...which it is.

Putting that comma before "and" is called using the "Oxford comma" since it is (or at least, was; don't know the current status) the house style of Oxford University Press.

Guy.

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AP stylebook says no-no to it.

[Dark Force Rising]

Pazdravlayoo,gaspadeen!Ya ochen looblyoo tvoy karoshia informatsia.Oodachie tebya!Ziy-ee-bees!

[Peter_rus]

Nu pochti po-russki, spasibo /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[runa]

Ok, we're going to have to request that you guys put the english equivalent translation under here since we have no clue what you just said. Feel free to mis-translate for entertainment purposes also. MMmmmkay.

[ALL1N]

Well done mate. I've been making one or two posts, but you've been missing your chances to disagree. I guess you've been out celebrating!

Cheers

[Scotch78]

"My sister could make 10BB/hour off a fish like you." And the response was, "Actually, she only charged 1BB/hour, and it included anal."

My Russian friend said it meant something like, "Congratulaions! I appreciate the good info you give. Best wishes to you." and then Peter made fun of Dark's Russian and said thanks.

Scott

[Dark Force Rising]

ZiyeeBEES means "fuucking fantastic".

[Peter_rus]

Yeah, but written in translit it will be " zaebis' ":)

[ALL1N]

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"My sister could make 10BB/hour off a fish like you." And the response was, "Actually, she only charged 1BB/hour, and it included anal."

[/ QUOTE ]

Bahahahhaaahahahahahah thats hilarious.

[Izverg04]

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ZiyeeBEES means "fuucking fantastic".

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Add "huyovo" and "pizdato", and you've got a reasonable vocabulary for a short poker game /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Scotch78]

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"pizdato",

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There's my entire Russian vocabulary. Now I just need to learn how to say, "Shake the sand out of your _______."

Scott

[runa]

[ QUOTE ]
"My sister could make 10BB/hour off a fish like you." And the response was, "Actually, she only charged 1BB/hour, and it included anal."

[/ QUOTE ]

This is one of the funniest lines ever. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif Absolutely hilarious. Peter you dog! I didn't know you had a sense of humor!

Keep up the good work Scott. I'm going to request that you translate everything for us in such a fashion. I like it! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

Ziyeebees!

[naphand]

Just a quick question, and not to detract from the humour but...

What is it with you yanks and the whole "anal" thing? I mean it's illegal over there right? I can think of a whole lotta "extras" I would choose over anal, that require significantly less lubricant and are nowhere near as messy... /images/graemlins/grin.gif

You only have to watch the infamous "Jesus at the Bowling Alley" scene in the "The Big Lebowski" to understand the whole "f*** you in the a$$" thang is spinning out of control, not to mention a plethora of websites... /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Tosh]

Damn man, it took you a full 7 months to turn $100 into $100k. You must suck badly /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Guy McSucker]

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AP stylebook says no-no to it.


[/ QUOTE ]

One man's house style is another's no-no.

But let me ask this. Suppose you have to write some advertising copy for a range of stripy pyjamas. They are available in three stripy flavours:

- black and white
- green and yellow
- claret and blue.

You want to say that these beautiful items of nighttime attire are available "black and white, green and yellow, and claret and blue," but your style book won't let you put the comma there...

What do you write?

Guy.

[naphand]

You write:

"These beautiful hand-crafted garments are available in three colours:
Black and White, for the just-got-out look.
Green and Yellow, for the days when you have skin problems.
Claret and Blue, for those haemorrhoid days.
All three can be purchased together at a much reduced price of $695.00"

How hard is that? No-one ever said descriptions have to come in sentences... /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Scotch78]

You could write, "available in black and white, green and yellow or claret and blue," but most catalogs would write, "available in black/white, green/yellow and claret/blue."

Scott

[Scotch78]

I make no claims about other men's anal complexes and relationships, but it's my understanding that getting a prostitute to have anal sex costs a lot more. Hence my use of it.

Scott

[naphand]

It is my understanding that Cuba makes the best cigars in the world. Apparently they are illegal in the USA as well, and it costs a lot more to get them. This does not change the fact that cigar-smoke stinks and gives you cancer. Maybe the USA should ban a few more things to stimulate interest in them, the WSOP perhaps? certainly they have tried to ban online poker and look what happened... /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Scotch78]

Taking your experienced advice into consideration, I did some research and discovered a lucrative black market of sinful imports flowing into my beloved country from the UK. Being the upstanding citizen that I am, I intensified my research and after careful scrutinization of my facts and sources, reported the findings to Homeland Security in the hopes that they would initiate a ban on these scandalous products. They correctly concluded that this illegal traffic presents a clear and present danger to the national security of our nation, and in fact determined that it is an even greater threat than I originially calculated. Therefore, economic sanctions will be skipped and bombing is set to commence immediately. Troops will be provided for occupation after the Congress ratifies this measure at their next meeting. I have the utmost confidence that this scandalous assault on my country will be rectified in a timely manner with minimum risk to American soldiers. Furthermore, I feel that a war against such sinful, illegal commerce will only heighten the moral highground that America holds. Naphand, thank you very much for bringing this issue to my attention; I included your name in my reports and am positive that American special forces will contact you for on-the-ground intelligence once the invasion begins.

Scott

[Scotch78]

PS Here's my favorite Britain-America joke for you:

An American man is checking into a British hotel and asks the concierge where he can find the elevator. The concierge responds, "Oh, you mean the lift. It's just around the corner here, sir." The American replies, "No, I mean the elevator." To which the British man returns, "We call it a 'lift' over here, sir." Insulted, the American barks back, "We invented the damn thing, and it's called an elevator." Then the concierge says, "Yes, but we invented the bloody language."

[naphand]

All this just because of a few cigars?

Ever since I saw the first episodes of "Dark Skies" (post X-files sinister-vision TV) I realised that you yanks still feared the "enemy within"; from "reds under the bed" to Whitley Streiber and "alien abduction" your paranoia has never left you. The whole "anal" thing. Now it all makes sense! it has become...

The enema within... /images/graemlins/ooo.gif /images/graemlins/blush.gif /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Scotch78]

If I didn't know you'd blame the results on nationality, I would post a poll for you to realize just how many posters think my jokes are funnier than yours. /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/cool.gif /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Scott

[naphand]

My jokes may not be funny but they are original. There are no prizes for plagiarism. /images/graemlins/mad.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Scotch78]

You call "the enema within" original? God, I knew you had issues, but I'd didn't realize you led that sheltered of a life.

Scott

[naphand]

I make them up as I go along, based on a theme. If I borrow three words from someone else, it does not make the post unoriginal. The punch-line may be old, but the lead-in is new enough; I am not repeating what I heard from someone else.

The clue was in the separation of my lead and the cheese.

While the American-British joke isn't particularly funny it does illustrate the two stereotypes well enough; Americans loud, uncompromising and arrogant, British pompous and supercilious. The Reaganesque "we begin bombing in 2 minutes" is not only unoriginal in content and style, it is also in incredibly poor taste considering what is happening right now. But then, you are the nation that invented the check-suit and the Big Mac... /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Scotch78]

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The Reaganesque "we begin bombing in 2 minutes" is not only unoriginal in content and style, it is also in incredibly poor taste considering what is happening right now

[/ QUOTE ]

Where's the fun in picking on positive traits? If I'm going to mock my country, or yours, I'm going to attack the greatest flaws. And what's "the check-suit"? Are you creating different words for American inventions again?

Scott

[naphand]

Who said anything about positive traits?

Rory Bremner a well-known stand up comedian in UK, does a lot of research into the characters he portrays. He does the best Clinton impersonation I have ever seen. One particularly brilliant sketch was between "Clinton" and a reporter at the White House...

Reporter:
"What about relations with China?"
Clinton (pauses to recall):
"Ah don't believe Ah know her..."

now THAT was funny (altough it has to be said the mannerisms and comic timing added hugely to its hilarity).

PS
What the hell are you doing up at this time? It is 10.30AM here in the UK and the sun is shining. You've been on the ale again haven't you? /images/graemlins/blush.gif

[Scotch78]

Sadly, no. I haven't been drunk in several months. By the way, I would have to say that Bass Pale Ale is the best thing (besides us Americans, of course) to ever come out of Britain. I work third shift, so this is like early evening for me.

Scott

[naphand]

Tee-hee. This says a lot about the sad state of beer in your country. I used to work for Bass as a brewer and projects manager. There are a lot of micro-breweries in the USA that I am hearing good things about, obviously there are distribution difficulties, but you should check them out if you can. A lot have been started by Brits or USA natives who came over here and discovered what beer was meant to be like, and went home to a market where bland acceptability is the norm.

Incidentally have you ever tried the original Budweiser Budvar (from the Czech Republic)? I believe you copied it (but left out the flavour and most of the alcohol).

PS
Are we off topic yet?
I wonder what people must be thinking when they keep seeing this thread popping up again... /images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Scotch78]

Yes, large brewery American beer is basically alcoholic water, but three are lots of good micro-brews. One of my favorites, the Great Lakes Brewing Co., is located right here in Cleveland. My favorite micro-brew is probably Victory Golden Monkey, though. It's a high-alcohol wheat beer from Pittsburgh (the only good thing to ever come out of that city). Bell's makes some good beers as well, but off the top of my head that's all I can think of. If you PM me your address I'd be glad to ship you some good brews. As to Budvar-nope, never had it. Is it worth the effort to find?

Scott

[naphand]

I cannot think of a single beer that travels well, though I appreciate your offer. My palate for new beer became jaded quite some time ago after I passed the 1,000 mark. Though I did have some Chimay Blue Cap once (in Scotland) that was truly spectacular (brewed by Trappist Monks in Belguim). In fact, the lambic beer that comes out of Belgium is something else, though only as an oddity (the peach-beer especially).

Incidentally, the (Chimay) Trappist monks have 3 different strength brews. The Blue Cap is 9% by vol. and is used for special celebrations. The Red Cap is only 7% by vol. and, apparently, is taken with breakfast. /images/graemlins/laugh.gif The White Cap is 8% by vol. and is reserved for Lent and other periods of fasting, the Monk's allowance being restricted to 1 gallon per day during fasting (yes, on an empty belly).

Ever though about taking up orders?

[Scotch78]

No idea which cap it was, but I've had a Chimay beer before. If I remember correctly, I didn't like it. Though my friend liked the glass a lot and took it home with him.

Scott

[blubster]

congrats peter. way to go. thanks to you too by the way. you have given me some good advice on the short handed forum.

later
blubster

[spydog]

Just moved to Ireland from the States. Why the hell can't I get any British beers here? The selection sucks. Bass is all I can find, and it's extremely mediocre. Guinness is good as far as Irish beers go, but vastly overrated, as Samuel Smith makes 2 better stouts, the Oatmeal and the Imperial. And Fullers, why can I get their beers in the USA but not in Ireland? Crap, I'm so frustrated. I thought I'd find McEwans, Samuel Smith, Fullers, etc... at any off-license. No such luck.

Actually had a Budvar last night at a pub. Bottled. Eh, OK. I think Pilsner Urquell and Staropramen are better Pils beers. Some would argue. By the way, Budvar is sold as Czechvar in the States.

Can't wait to travel to Scotland and England and try all the beers on tap.

[naphand]

The beer in Scotland is not bad. It is sold according to the old duty system: 70/- (70-shilling), 80/- (ubiquitously referred to as "heavy") and 90/- (which is very strong). You need to have these on tap as the canned versions are not great. Tennents lager (I worked for them for 2 years) used to be something special, but I don't think it is any more. However, beer is nothing compared to the single malt whisky selection. Imagine going to Poland and never trying the vodka. In a lot of ale houses you will find 10-20 malts (that is single malt, none of that blended grain-spirit crap like "Bells" or "The Famous Grouse") I know a few where you can get over 100. The ones to look out for are:

The Macallan (the best in the world, still stored in old spanish sherry vats).
Talisker (they bubble peat smoke through this one! the older the better)
The Glenlivet (the absolute definition of highland whisky)
Bunnahabhain (pronounced Boo-na-have-ayn).
Sheep Dip (historically stored in barrels marked "sheep dip" on farms, to avoid the English taxes).
Glenmorangie (orange flavoured, interesting though not really a true single malt)
Poit Dhubh
Lagavulin
Dalwhinnie
Knockando (no-can-doo)

If you visit Edinburgh, go to the "Black Bull" at the bottom of the grassmarket, they have over 120 malts available. When you drink malt whisky, you drink it straight, no ice and certainly no mixers.

[AceCraig]

Question: Did you multi table, play more than one table at one time? Did you play more SH or Ring games?

And which did you find to be more profitable?

[Guy McSucker]

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Just moved to Ireland from the States. Why the hell can't I get any British beers here?


[/ QUOTE ]

Hehe.

Conversely...

One December we took a trip to New York from here in Engerland. Our local brewery here, Harvey's, makes a special beer at Christmas time, inspiringly called Christmas Ale, which is delicious, 8% by volume, and hard to come by. When we set off for NY, it was not yet available.

Found a pub in NYC which was recommended for having a wide selection of beer, and what do you suppose was their beer of the week?

Man, I got drunk that night.

Guy.

[Peter_rus]

I played 2 tables of SH 5/10 and 10/20 around 3/4 of all times. Now i use to play 15/30 full and it's a bit more profitable for me for now even in terms of BB/100 than SH.

[billyjex]

I'm a journalism major.. I lose 2 points on every assignment for an AP mistake /images/graemlins/frown.gif

[wacki]

Just curious, is 15/30 your main game? At 15/30 I assume that you only play only one table, is this correct?

[Peter_rus]

I play 4 tables 15/30 full. And it's my main game for now.

[wacki]

Holy cow 4 tables at 15/30? How hard is it to keep track of everyones betting habits?

How long can you keep that up... hours per day.

[Peter_rus]

I'm able to play really long - 8 hours in a row is easy for me. My usual day norm is 6-8 hours. Full games are slow and easy so you usually don't need deep reads to be profitable player and can play 4 table easy as well. I have problems when 3-4-tabling SH, but here i even talk in chat and scan 2+2 when i play 4 tables. Some problems occured when it gets SH in a full table, but people start to play very terribly this time so even though i don't notice much of betting patterns i'm still winning a lot in autopilot.

[Dark Force Rising]

Do you find the variance to be less severe in the 15 30 full?Also,when someone cracks your Aces heads up with a 23 to 1 shot do you refer to them as CYKA or XYICOCKA?(Sorry about the Ukrainian spelling)

[Peter_rus]

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Do you find the variance to be less severe in the 15 30 full?

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Nope. Actually my variance is around 18.3 at 15 full, 16.2 at 10 short and 21.5(!) at 15 short.

[ QUOTE ]
Also,when someone cracks your Aces heads up with a 23 to 1 shot do you refer to them as CYKA or XYICOCKA?(Sorry about the Ukrainian spelling)

[/ QUOTE ]

No, im gentle player /images/graemlins/grin.gif