Yet Another Pot Odds Question

[Dave H.]

Thank you...yes, that tells me how to determine my effective odds. I understand that given your explanation.

Now you need to get your hammer out and beat this into me:

I can see how you use effective odds (basically 2:1) when you have TWO cards to come. But when you miss on the first card, why would your odds not change at that point and force you to return to pot odds? I believe this is the only point of confusion left in my understanding of this principle.

Thanx for your patience!

P.S. I enjoyed your "discussions" with Mangatang. That actually helped me "cement" this stuff in my head!