[Lestat]

Thanks for such a well though out reply.

The one thing I thought was key is that mid pocket pairs are very likely to bet that flop after being checked to! So I was not overly concerned that any of the later players had me beat on the turn.

As to the pf raiser... His hand smelled like that of a total monster or he completely whiffed with AJ or QJs, etc.

One last thought: I wouldn't say any pocket pair (like 99), has me "crushed" on the turn, since I have 6 outs to win and another 4 for a tie.