StuNami 0 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 So for my 100th post, I thought I would take a look back on how Poker has come into my life – for better or worse – not that anyone here should or will give a damn, but hey, I never thought I would have 100 posts on this forum either.My first taste of the game was fueled by my younger daughter’s interest in the 2003 WSOP when Chris Moneymaker made his mark on the game. She watched the main event on ESPN from start to finish. I sat right beside her the whole time.For good or for bad, it got me interested in the game. I started off at Party Poker where I donked my way through the play money tables, never really learning anything. I deposited, busted, deposited, busted until I had run off about $500. This was over the course of about a year.A bit poorer but well initiated, I vowed I would not go back to real $$$ online poker until my game could support it.I read, came here daily, used the strat forums, played hours of play money on Stars and worked on my live game whenever I could.I played a lot of home games and World Tavern Poker and continued to learn a lot. The most important thing I have learned to date is patience. This past January, I was in Vegas (through the good graces of my wife who won a trip from work) and sat at a 1 / 2 table at the Venetian.When the 5 hours were over, I have turned $150 into about $750. The patience that I had learned really payed off. I waited for premium hands, stole when I could, just played ABC poker and had a positive result.So, am I closer to depositing on Stars? Maybe. I feel my game has improved leaps and bounds over the game I played 2 years ago. Much of that is due to the benefits of this forum, as well as watching players of a variety of styles over and over again.TP/MM?? HA HA HA HA HA!!!! Nevertheless, the game will be something I will have for a lifetime and the people you meet through the game are a joy.Thanks FCP for the support. Link to post Share on other sites
gibler321 1 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 good to hear. i hope to see you on stars soon enough Link to post Share on other sites
TB17 0 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 good read, stars is the devil tho Link to post Share on other sites
QED 4 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 You could always try and win some money in the freerolls that stars have and build your bankroll from that. I'm not sure it's a great games to learn in but it's what I've been doing to start myself off on there. Link to post Share on other sites
savagerebel 0 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Glad to see you finally made 100 posts. Now everyone watch as I try to duplicate the feat. Link to post Share on other sites
vbnautilus 48 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 In honor of your 100th post, I give you: my 100th post! Link to post Share on other sites
ShakeZuma 585 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Wow! That is great to hear! I am glad that things are going well for you! Okay bye bye! Link to post Share on other sites
JesseW316 0 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 In honor of your 100th post, here is mine.Post 198 in this threadMy 100th Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Just 100?This is my 13,461st post. Link to post Share on other sites
total_con12 0 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 This my 100th too. I don't feel any different.. Link to post Share on other sites
davezz5 0 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Looking forward to your 1000th post! Link to post Share on other sites
fatman 1 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 This is my 2000th post. :D Link to post Share on other sites
finztotheleft 0 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Glad to see you finally made 100 posts. Now everyone watch as I try to duplicate the feat.You're about on target to hit it in 2+ years like he did Link to post Share on other sites
suicideking 0 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Just posting to check my count. Link to post Share on other sites
quadaces 0 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Good to see it took someone over 2years to reach 100 posts. Nowadays thats what most newbs reach in the 1st day! Link to post Share on other sites
GeneralGeeWhiz 0 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Hah, funny write up. Link to post Share on other sites
Jam-Fly 8 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Just posting to check my count.Ditto Link to post Share on other sites
loxo 0 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I really wondered what I was going to get when I opened this thread but nice post OP. Wishing you the best of luck in the future! Link to post Share on other sites
chrozzo 19 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 online poker is rigged Link to post Share on other sites
ajs510 122 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 My 100th post on this forum, discussing penny poker online: My dog plays those tables sometimes...but he bets way too aggresively. Bark = BetWoof = CallTail Wagging = CheckraiseHe never has the nuts though...lol, I'd love to say my content per post has come a long way, but we all know that's not true. Link to post Share on other sites
chrozzo 19 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 ahhh, the memories, here was my 100th post, it was on Thanksgiving Day Wow, i dont think ive ever seen it this quiet on here. Hope all are having a great holiday week and weekend and pray you all make a safe journey! Poker will be waiting for you when you return, lol. Link to post Share on other sites
MychCumstien 0 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 this is not my 100th post Link to post Share on other sites
MychCumstien 0 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 but I"m almost there Link to post Share on other sites
MychCumstien 0 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 and 100... so anti-climactic. Link to post Share on other sites
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