Zoltri
11-13-2004, 06:00 PM
I was looking for the thread where a member was soliciting opinions on why his freind was upset that he check raised him. I couldnt find it so I decided to start a new thread in this 'home' poker forum on check raising a freind.
I was once invited to play a "freindly" game with a bunch of older Italian wise guys in the back of someones cappuccino shop. On this one particuliar hand I "check-raised" to one of them and the looks on their faces was like I ripped off their moustaches from their skin. One of them says to my freind who invited me:
"Tony, where did you get this kid from"
Now, Tony is not too impressed with me and gives me the glare so I immediately took notice of my sin and tried to take the bet back.
"No, No...forget it kid. You gotta walk before you run...capiche" says the one I offended while holding his forefinger and thumb together. I nodded nervously and tell him an excuse:
"Ummm....sorry Frank. I didnt know how you guys play".
He says "Its allright kid, we're playing your way now".
As the night wore on the game was getting rougher and I felt they were all trying to bust me but I was on this amazing run and these guys were chasing so before I knew it I was up $4k. It was about 2AM and im happy with the money I've won so I decide to leave.
"Where da ya you think you goin?" says Frank in his heavy accent.
"Well, its 2 in the morning and I got to work in the morning. Sorry, I got to go" I said. I said good night to everyone and headed to the parking lot where I was confronted by Frank's son and 3 of his Gino buddies.
"Where do you think your going munga cake?. Your a f*cking cheat and stole my fathers money"
They swarmed on me and I fell to the ground. I wore glasses at the time so I lost those and couldnt see. I was like a frightend turtle...all rolled up. Thankfully, Tony (the guy who invited me) came running out and stopped the insanity. I went home with $4k of their money, bruises all over my body and squinted all the way while driving because I lost my glasses. This is all true...im laughing as im typing because its bringing back memories.
So, my opinion on "freindly games" is dont play any and especially if their name is Tony or Frank.
I was once invited to play a "freindly" game with a bunch of older Italian wise guys in the back of someones cappuccino shop. On this one particuliar hand I "check-raised" to one of them and the looks on their faces was like I ripped off their moustaches from their skin. One of them says to my freind who invited me:
"Tony, where did you get this kid from"
Now, Tony is not too impressed with me and gives me the glare so I immediately took notice of my sin and tried to take the bet back.
"No, No...forget it kid. You gotta walk before you run...capiche" says the one I offended while holding his forefinger and thumb together. I nodded nervously and tell him an excuse:
"Ummm....sorry Frank. I didnt know how you guys play".
He says "Its allright kid, we're playing your way now".
As the night wore on the game was getting rougher and I felt they were all trying to bust me but I was on this amazing run and these guys were chasing so before I knew it I was up $4k. It was about 2AM and im happy with the money I've won so I decide to leave.
"Where da ya you think you goin?" says Frank in his heavy accent.
"Well, its 2 in the morning and I got to work in the morning. Sorry, I got to go" I said. I said good night to everyone and headed to the parking lot where I was confronted by Frank's son and 3 of his Gino buddies.
"Where do you think your going munga cake?. Your a f*cking cheat and stole my fathers money"
They swarmed on me and I fell to the ground. I wore glasses at the time so I lost those and couldnt see. I was like a frightend turtle...all rolled up. Thankfully, Tony (the guy who invited me) came running out and stopped the insanity. I went home with $4k of their money, bruises all over my body and squinted all the way while driving because I lost my glasses. This is all true...im laughing as im typing because its bringing back memories.
So, my opinion on "freindly games" is dont play any and especially if their name is Tony or Frank.