Generally, I like to save them for a big trip. I usually use up 10 of my 20 days for a trip to Japan to see my family. And then I might use another 5 for like a week long trip to Vegas. And then another 5 days, I'll just use it here and there. Well, this year, Mrs Recess and I will be joining my parents to make a trip out to France in August. That should be a fun time since I've never visited Europe. Of all the European countries, France is probably the one that I'm least interested in but my Dad who is now retired and found a new hobby "biking" has qualified for like a 800 mile race (or something crazy like that) in France so we decided to make it a family affair. And though I'm least interested, I am excited to see all the monuments and do the touristy stuff while I'm there. Plus, as long as they have internet connection, I can still play poker. :)
FYI - I don't mean any disrespect to France and when I come back I might be in love with that place. I just never found any particular reason to wanna go. Ignorance is bliss, they say.
Anyways, I digress, like I always do in my posts. Sorry if you read this far expecting any sort of poker news because there really isn't any here today. Anyways, next Monday and Tuesday, I'm taking off because my in-laws are renting a beach house down in Corolla, NC so we will be hanging out there. There is only one problem... and this is a MAJOR PROBLEM... We are leaving on Sunday... No internet connection at the house... you know what that means... I might not be able to play in Don's Big Game...
In all honesty though, I need to find a place with internet connection down there. I'm too close in the BBT standings to not play in this thing... I still don't even know who gets what (like is the winner, ie Bayne, the only person that's gonna get something or does the top 3 get something or top 5?). I'm surprisingly oblivious to what's going on in this whole BBT race. But I know it's a race and that's enough for me to want to finish as high up as possible. With or without prizes.
One thing is for sure though. I will not be playing any poker on Monday or Tuesday. I guess that's a good thing. I'll be lounging on the beach, chillin with the family, eating good food... damn... I AM A DEGENERATE. None of these sound quite as fun as having a laptop in front of me and trying to relieve the donkeys of their undeserving money. Well, at least it'll give me some time to catch up on some of the readings. I want to reread the Harrington Series, finish my FullTilt Tournament Guide, and I might even pick up the book about Stu Ungar since I have been wanting to read it and just have no reason why I haven't done that yet...
So anyways, I'll hopefully get to play in the Big Game. But if not, good luck to everyone who does. And for all you nonbloggers who read my blog, join in on what is likely to be the biggest blogger tournament (in terms of prize pool) this year (or maybe in the history??)!
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Thanks for the comments. Very helpful and I appreciate the feedback.
I am pretty sure that the top three get cash, and then 4th and 5th get the Nintendo systems. Check Al's blog.
Have a good trip to NC.
On behalf of those of us sitting directly below you on the leaderboard, I request that you do miss the Big Game. One less person I have to worry about passing on the list. :)
hmmmm. Still trying to figure out just what the fuck I was thinking last night. I guess I convinced myself that you were being a big stack pushing back against a button raise.
Didn't factor in, that 1. I hadn't raised from the button all night, so no need for you to send a message.
2. I needed to fold to the points to make the free roll.
3. it was too early to defend your blind.
however, busting there helped come to my real fault that I have been searching for, i'll post the hand and cause of flawed play on tuesday. go to play with you again. next time I'll believe your re raise.
Never feel guilty about taking vacation time. Unless you own your own business, just remember that a job is always just a job. I am currently on my fourth week of vacation and have used the entire time in getting my family moved from one house to another. I keep up on my work e mail so that I won't have 1,000 messages when I return, but it is sure nice to be away from the stress of work...
Enjoy your vacation!
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