i'm not so sure i agree with the checking the flop.. at least put something out there because if you check and give him a free card and a K or an A comes.. you have no clue where you're at in the hand..

i bet the pot at this hand on the flop.. if he calls you push a safe turn. if he raises you go into a tank and see waht kind of raises he'll call w/ medium pairs that would make a set here. i know a lot of players who will fold 88 and 99 here depending on their oposition.

but dont overplay QQ, thats one of those hands i really dont like to put my money in with unless i have a set or a outside straight draw.. its at best a coin flop if you think the player is really skilled and tight.

you have AA here and its a different situation.