Players Championship

I wish all pre tournament rituals started off with a facial and massage followed by a cream tea and a freshly baked scone but unfortunately this was a rare sisterly bonding trip before she went off to Freshers week in Nottingham. Just the thought of freshers week and her doing similar things I did 8 years ago feels me with dread. She was telling me her first night out was Baywatch themed, I was quietly relieved when she mentioned her outfit was more Mitch Buchannon than C.J Parker.

So back up to Birmingham for the second time in two weeks although this time in my new car so I was actually looking forward to the drive. I no longer need to lean forward when going uphill. Something I didn’t account for is how much more I will be spending in petrol. I don’t miss my Polo but boy, it was alot more economical.

Was looking forward to playing the Player Championship in Star City, the £150 Buy-in Event with £10,000 added saw nearly 300 players enter. All players started with a 10k starting stack with 45 minute levels. I was happy with the way I was playing, picking my spots carefully and the run of nice cards early on helped build up my stack a little. Late in to level 3 I found Aces in a dream spot and got it all in against AdKd. Not much fun when you’re 4% dog by the turn though and was back home for my favourite pastime – X-factor and takeout.

So if I live past today (long story) then I’ll be heading to Killarney on Thursday as planned. No other Poker plans once I’ve come back, will play online to qualify for some events, but with moving house now only a month away I’m sure i’ll be kept busy up until Christmas, then off to Florida for Christmas in the sun! Can. Not. Wait.

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