THANK YOU!!!!

[Greg (FossilMan)]

I actually haven't read any of the posts yet, as this is the first time I've gotten on a computer for the last 5 or so days. I am at McCarran Airport, waiting for my plane ride home. I found this internet kiosk, and just had to log on and write a big thank you post to all of my friends on 2+2.

I have learned so much over the last few years by reading, posting, and debating poker with all of you. I can say with full confidence that if it were not for 2+2, I would not be sitting here right now at this computer, with the World Championship bracelet on my wrist. So, in a very real way, I owe it all to all of you.

I will certainly be reading and posting to 2+2 in the future, although I will be too busy over the next few days or weeks to even read all of your wonderful posts, let alone reply.

Thanks, Greg Raymer (FossilMan)

[Deelah]

Congratulations Greg, well done! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Tosh]

Can't be said enough IMO, very well done again Greg. A great champion.

[nolanfan34]

The fact you even logged on in an airport to post this is outstanding. Shows that you'll be back in the 2+2 forums...once your whirlwind tour of the talk show circuit wraps up!

Enjoy the ride, we sure enjoyed following your victory!

[swimfan]

Absolutely terrific job! Can not be said enough how your posts have improved my game, and I'm sure countless others. How you articulate complex concepts in a clear, concise manner has been a great boon. I wonder if tournament play will improve in the next year as many people track down your insightful posts. Best wishes to you and your family, well done!!!

[AtlBrvs4Life]

Congrats man. Hell of a job.

[Lori]

Congrats Greg, I'm sure you'll get around to reading all the threads if you can afford a day off /images/graemlins/laugh.gif

We had at least two lots of 50 watching you in chatrooms, and these were mostly zoo posters, so goodness knows how many 'real' posters were sweating you too.

Thanks for taking the time to log in, the place has been absolutely nuts in every forum since about day 3 onwards.

Great playing

Lori

[SaintAces]

I had a bet on any member of the field at 600-1. I picked you on day one. I bet 10$... Well, you do the math.

[DPCondit]

Kudos on your amazing performance! I look forward to anything you have to post about it. Way to go!

Don

[GrannyMae]

gimme a thousand dollars

NOW!

http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/_950/rain.gif

[PITTM]

Way to go greg, keep inspiring us internet players!

rj

[chrisjp]

I had the pleasure of being at the Horseshoe watching you do your magic the last 3 days. One comment: the hand where Al Krux hit the spade on the river to double up at the final table--the pot was about 2M. You had lost a significant pot, but I saw you extend your hand to give him a well done. And you two shook hands. Not many players would have been so gracious after losing a hand like that. What a class act!

My best to you and your family.

[shaniac]

[ QUOTE ]
I am at McCarran Airport, waiting for my plane ride home

[/ QUOTE ]

Hope you're flying first class /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Shane

[JoeU]

No no, thank you Greg for the great ride in this WSOP. I'm sure I was one of thousands who watched as long as they could online at night, only to wake up the next morning to log back on and see what I missed. I'm probably gonna lose my job for being late every day this week, but I'm sure the advice you post here will launch me into a new poker career /images/graemlins/grin.gif.

See you at Foxwoods, and thanks again for a very exciting week!

Joe

[MilesDavis]

Congratulations. I have never been so excited follow the outcome of the WSOP.

[leon]

LOL. Playing in the 5-5 NL game, this guy who had absolutely no concept how to play was talking some smack, saying how you got really lucky, etc etc, anyone could win with that kind of luck, and so forth. I was forced to point out to him that anyone would need to get extremely lucky to win, but that you were a fearsome player, and that kid wouldn't want you in his game. He grumbled a bit and didn't agree. I let it go. Ended up taking a few stacks from him. Of course, it might be easier to just brain him with one of your bricks of 100$ bills /images/graemlins/grin.gif

Leon

[Frozen]

You're a class act Greg, and a great asset to our game.

Frozen_Fish

[ClemsonAce]

Way to go Greg, Congratulations once again.

[SlickRick]

Greg, hope to see you on the late nite talk show circuit.

[Jason Strasser]

Greg, you are the man. 2+2 has found its voice. =)

Live it up!

[Jim Kuhn]

Greg,

Thank you for thinking of us as I am sure it is hard to keep every thing in perspective! It probably will take some time to sink in. Congrats on being the World Champion much less having $5 million added to your bankroll! You are now the 17th ranked player in the world this year World Player Rankings (http://www.cardplayer.com/player_of_the_year/?PHPSESSID=995a4347d9a35ea916fdf0735c862e8d).

I have greatly appreciated your posts over the past 6 1/2 years here on 2+2. You are one of several posters who have added so much value to my game as well as my life! It is great to hear that you will still be sharing your advice and perspectives here at 2+2.

Best wishes!

Jim Kuhn
Catfish4U
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[Kurn, son of Mogh]

So, in a very real way, I owe it all to all of you.

Your modesty is a human trait. I will ignore it. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

majQa'

[Bernas]

I've read a lot of your posts and just wanted say a big Congratualtions! I hope you share all your stories from the tournament with us.

[Fitz]

It just shows what class really is to even think of all of us in the whirlwind that is going on right now. Good luck in all the silliness to come. Have fun with Letterman... lol.


Best wishes,

Fitz

[sdplayerb]

All I can say is, class act.
With how much you have helped so many of us, there really isn't a more deserving champion.
I had a decent cash last night for good measure.

Congrats again.

SD

[Michael Davis]

Greg, congrats.

Any chance of selling your glasses on e-bay? Do you need the $$?

-Michael

[Broadsword]

Congrats on the WSOP win... All the best....

[Inthacup]

How does it feel to be above the law?

Congrats.

Cup

[setter]

Congrats, I read many of your posts over the last couple of months. Your help is invaluable to most of us. Good luck on the TV circuit.

Are you in the $3 (plus rebuy) in a couple of hours??

[Big Ray]

Well done Greg. I've respected your posts for a long time, I can't think of a more worthy champion.
All the best for the future. Dan.

Great Job on the WSOP!!!

[Nepa]

Congrats Greg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Are you going to be on Letterman or Leno this week?

[Scooterdoo]

Congrats, Greg, and get some well-deserved rest and relaxation. You made us all proud and adding a little (okay much!) excitement to the last week of our lives! You deserve it.

[Mason Malmuth]

Hi Greg:

You wrote:

[ QUOTE ]
I have learned so much over the last few years by reading, posting, and debating poker with all of you. I can say with full confidence that if it were not for 2+2, I would not be sitting here right now at this computer, with the World Championship bracelet on my wrist. So, in a very real way, I owe it all to all of you.


[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks.

When we started these forums, this is exactly what we were hoping. Of course, we never thought that the current World Champion would be saying this, so it is very much appreciated.

For those who don't know, Greg has been posting with us from almost the very beginning of these forums in 1996. He has been a great contributor, and hopefully, now that his schedule will be a little bit busier, can still find some time to drop in.

Greg, best of luck to you and our compliments on a most deserving win.

Also, given the time that Greg has spent here over the years and the quality of his advice, he should make a great ambassador of poker.

best wishes,
Mason

[MikeBandy]

[ QUOTE ]
with the World Championship bracelet on my wrist

[/ QUOTE ]

Kudos, Greg. We're all thrilled for you.

[DOTTT]

Couldn't have happened to a more deserving person.
Congrats Greg!

[gmunny]

Congratulations World Champ! Can't to wait until see the coverage on ESPN!!

[3rdEye]

I have never (to my knowledge) corresponded with you, but I think that the fact that you took the time to post this message under the circumstances confirms the consensus that you are a good guy.

Congrats on your win, and best wishes for the future. As a future attorney, it is assuring that a patent lawyer won the Big One.

[45Player]

Greg

About a year ago I sent you a mail stating that you had been the single most important reason why my tournament play had improved so much. I had mentioned you to a couple of my friends but none of them had bothered checking out your advice. These are the same people who were telling me on Friday that some unknown guy had won the WSOP.
“He’s no unknown”, I said, “that’s Fossilman, he’s the best”.

Great job Greg, I'm delighted for you, thanks for the ride this week.

[SammyB]

Mason and David,

It was so appropriate of Greg to take the time to thank you guys for establishing an arena where amateurs and pros could debate poker to the betterment of all. The quality of the product you provide is responsible for attracting players like Greg, Jim Brier, Rick nebiolo, Dan hanson, skp, G. Ed Conly, Louis Landale, Vince, Abdul, and even Gary and Badger. They have all made their contributions to our knowledge but couldn't have if you guys didn't have the vision.

Congratulations to 2+2, Fossilman and all the people that have made these forums the place to learn about the best parts of poker.

[t_perkin]

Congrats Greg.

Tim

[huge]

OK, the image of you typing at the kiosk with the bracelet jangling sends chills down my spine. I pretended I was you this morning as I won my first $55+5 Turbo SitNGo ... think about that for a moment - people are pretending they're you. Maybe you're too modest to bask in that ... naah, bask in it.

Perhaps 2+2 should start selling fake gold bracelets with the letters "WWFD" (what would Fossilman do?) on them, and we can glance down at them when we have a tough decision...

congrats on the most impressive poker performance I have ever seen.

[Poker Jon]

Congrats Greg!!

[KJS]

Greg,

Thank you for your great contribution to these forums. And congrats on a great win.

KJS

[codewarrior]

No, no.. THANK YOU!!!

Way to go Greg!

[Gooch]

great job Greg, you the man

[jumpthru]

[ QUOTE ]
I can say with full confidence that if it were not for 2+2, I would not be sitting here right now at this computer, with the World Championship bracelet on my wrist. So, in a very real way, I owe it all to all of you.

Thanks, Greg Raymer (FossilMan)

[/ QUOTE ]

Good, good...now that we are on the same terms, pony up.

[mmahlin]

It was oddly comforting to know that my $10,000 was nestled down somewhere in your ENORMOUS stack at the end. Congrats, Greg, you sure as hell earned it. Viva la 2+2!!!!

Michael

[OrangeCat]

No sir, thank you. We have never interacted on the net but I have been a reader of your posts for quite a while. By following the advice you posted here, my game improved tremendously. That’s how I knew you were the real deal in the WSOP. It was a lot of fun watching your progress and victory. So, congratulations and thanks again.

It’s also cool to see someone who selflessly gave to the poker community have something good come their way. I hope you will stick around and continue share your wisdom with beginners like me.

- OrangeCat

[baggins]

Greg,

Thanks for all that you've added to this community. I can't think of a more deserving guy to bring home that bracelet.

Hope life continues to deal you Aces... (or 8's for that matter...)

baggins

[gabyyyyy]

Way to go Greg, you made us all so proud!

Now invest some of that money and buy an Island where there are no casinos. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Shaun]

Great Job Greg! Congratulations on the win of a lifetime!

[Truck Wiseman]

Having followed the story of your qualification right here, it was a fairy tale to see you go on and win.

2+2 rocks!

[theBruiser500]

I randomly turned on the news (Scarborough Country) and it showed a clip of you winning, I was surprised by how happy it made me to see you win. I'm not even sure why I was happy to see you win, you spend all your time on the lame multi-table tournaments board, not the superior pot no-limit section (although this is probably the wrong time to criticize your focus on tournaments).

BTW, you are chubbier than I pictured you to be.

[BettnTibetn]

i placed a bet on you when they were down to 3 tables or so at pinnacle sports. Thanks for winning and making me some cash!!!!

[Bozeman]

Interestingly enough, Greg, even if you owed all your winning entirely to the people in this forum (obviously not true), I bet that your advice has helped this forum (financially) more that it has helped you. $5M is a lot, but you have helped thousands make thousands.

Of course, Congratulations,
Craig

PS Does this put you on the top of the WSOP alltime money list? Where does David Williams come in?

[eMarkM]

[ QUOTE ]
Does this put you on the top of the WSOP alltime money list?

[/ QUOTE ]

Yep (http://www.harrahs.com/wsop/moneywinners.html)

[scotnt73]

congrats bro! you dont know how excited i am for you. now you need to write a book about the last week of your life and make another quick 5million /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Whitey]

Well done Greg

I echo the other posters on here who are eternaly greatfull for the advice you have passed on.I know I am a better player because of it.

Thanks again

Jon

(my 100th post too /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif /images/graemlins/grin.gif)

[WDC]

say hi to Letterman and Leno and Kimmel

[adios]

Thank you for all your great posting and congrats for the great performance.

[fluff]

Congratulations!! I feel honored just typing in the same forum as the World Champion. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

Looking forward to reading more posts from you (hopefully!), after things settled down a bit!

[dogsballs]

Great job Greg!!

But keep posting.

[Cazz]

How much are the Greg R. WSOP commemorative fossils going for??

Thanks for all you help here.

[d'Amphoux]

Greg, you deserve it!

Mike

[doggin]

nm

[George Rice]

Congrats Greg!

Proud of you. I've already told my poker buddies, "Hey, I know that guy from 2+2 . . ."

George

[Hood]

I'm a new poster here but have been lurking for over a year. I've read and benefited from a great number of your posts. Thank you and congratulations.

I hadn't been following the WSOP much. As I was reading through the Independant yesterday I read about your win in the weekly Poker column. I didn't recognise the name until it mentioned the nickname Fossilman. I then had a 'holy crap!' moment and had to log in to give my congrats.