Just busted out of my fourth "ladies only" online poker event. And after a conversation with Hunny Bunny and careful review of my play, I think I've pinpointed the two main problems.
1) I have never, in my life, ever, played Bingo. *
2) Most of these women have never, in their lives, ever, really played Poker. *
Careful, thoughtful, strategic poker does you no good here. And because I really wanted to win this, I couldn't adjust to a loosey goosey, call any all-in with any old two cards style of play.
I watched first Loud and then Maudie bust out with killer hands before falling victim myself to a suckout. And yes I'm tilting. So sorry for the boo-hoo-it's-all-about-me-and-my-bad-beat post. Here's a buck.
I feel better now.
* Yes, I know I used too many commas. I like commas today. Even if you send the grammar police after me, I'm still not changing it.
1) I have never, in my life, ever, played Bingo. *
2) Most of these women have never, in their lives, ever, really played Poker. *
Careful, thoughtful, strategic poker does you no good here. And because I really wanted to win this, I couldn't adjust to a loosey goosey, call any all-in with any old two cards style of play.
I watched first Loud and then Maudie bust out with killer hands before falling victim myself to a suckout. And yes I'm tilting. So sorry for the boo-hoo-it's-all-about-me-and-my-bad-beat post. Here's a buck.
I feel better now.
* Yes, I know I used too many commas. I like commas today. Even if you send the grammar police after me, I'm still not changing it.
It is indeed most frustrating when dumb luck trumps skill.
Our chat was cut off at the blogger tourney today, but if you do end up coming up to Sudbury (I'm assuming on the motorcycle) drop me a comment at http://coffeecode.net and let me know. Best case scenario, I'll be able to join you in a ride on my own bike; worst case scenario, you use our house as a rest stop and have one a home-roasted cup of coffee while meeting baby Amber.
Sorry Kat...like I told you the other day, I've been a bit in the doldrums too - buffetted by chance is one metaphor - done up the backend by an Eastern European prison guard is another that comes to mind. FWIW I am putting all my energy into the few things I can control - mind state, game selection, hand selection and devout prayer to whoever it is who keeps cracking my pocket pairs...
See ya at MATH tonight