Glad I found your blog, great read. I don't know you, per se, but we have played a lot of tournaments together over the years.

1. Do you recognize the name Blueberleez?

2. Do you know my name on Stars?

3. I think I remember reading that you were a waiter for a while--what tilted the **** outta you the most when you were waiting tables?

Great well! A guy who actually takes the time to give good honest answers to questions.


I rarely troll this site and it is even more rare for me to take the time to post (last post June 09) but I felt as though this thread deserved it. I am almost 49 and got into online poker a few years back after a 25 year break from the game. As I was relearning I often watched the 100 rebuys and remember your name from those. (iirc you had a Sacramento kings avatar).

Not sure what I wanted to say except good luck going forward not just in poker but with the really important things in life.

I'll try and check out your blog sometime.

I like 30 Rock for sure. Favorite character, probably gotta be Jack (Alec Baldwin).

Favorite TV comedies of all time: Get a Life (get that ish on DVD already!), Police Squad (my dad actually had a VHS copy of all episodes when we were growing up), Delocated, Mr. Show, SNL, Cheers. Some HBO picks: The Comeback (1 season, totally worth getting), Eastbound and Down (the pilot anyway), FOTC and Life of Tim.

TY

(Didn't want you to think I was ignoring you just because you love stalling in portions of 8-game MTTs)

@ShaneSchleger on twitter.

Good sutff, never saw it, love that thread! (Figured that leather jacket was from the actual album cover, curious where the pic came from).

Ty dude.

TY! Salute!

TY Clayton and congratulations to you! Salute!

For some reason this question made me think of:



Given the parameters of your question, I don't see how ANY income multiplier would make it a prudent choice to switch over from being a doctor/lawyer and play MTTs full time. The only reason I could see it being a worthy decision is if you hate your real-world profession and love poker, but even then...I think poker is a great full-time profession for people who aren't engaged elsewhere professionally and a great hobby for those who are.

Meh, when Paul Phillips was talking about his success with Provigil, I think I tried it once or twice, but ultimately I don't want to be dependent on prescription drugs in order to feel like I'm playing my best. I've discussed "bananas" elsewhere, and I don't think they help with results, more like a behavioral leak, but I think it helps dull some of the emotional swings.

I can't say I have any thoughts on this. I definitely don't want to present myself as a bankroll expert, and your question is even more complex. You seem to be aware of whatever psychology is at work, and that really seems like 1/2 the battle. Just remember that big score you got doesn't really mean much in the long run unless you can sustain a grind.

Actually, really can't think of anything too bad...Friend once "stole" $200 from my safe at the Bellagio, was a drag but didn't ruin the friendship.

Yeah, there was an ace-rag resteal vs Kevin Saul at Bellagio Cup 2007 that cost me dearly, and I don't like to think about it!

I think it's just lolvariance. Certainly different structures will favor different playing styles, but any MTT player who adjusts well should be able to beat various structures with similar frequency, but I've indicated elsewhere that there are certain intangible things (focus, hunger) that subtly contribute to success in one format vs. another.

I check the location and then call regardless of where they're from.

I don't think poker favors any ethnicity, although a NYC player once said that cultures who have struggled throughout history are all drawn to the game...but really every ethnicity has experienced some period of major struggle in its history, and they're not all drawn to poker, so, nah.

People play the rebuy periods pretty straightforward these days as far as I can tell. We're probably all a little more splashy during the rebuy period, but it's hard to consider that a huge mistake, and there aren't many players who go nuts regularly anymore.

YW! TY!

OMG gobbomom, too kind! Can you rank me vs. Patrik Antonius on the poker hotness scale? TY.

And a perennial question about the Road Less Traveled by Robert Blake--was that poem meant as a critique of people who "take the road less traveled" thinking they are unique when really everyone seeks the road less traveled. OR, did the poem create the cliche?

Met him once in Australia.

1. Now I do.

2. Can't say I do, but a lot of times I'll recognize a player based on their avatar/SN/location combo (that's why I'll miss the city names). This will sound weird, but I often remember the "shapes" of people's screen-names and don't pay attention to the actual lettering.

3. Cellphones on tables, people throwing their napkin on their plate when they are done eating, people dining with kids (if you can afford to eat here, you can afford a babysitter!).

The really tilting thing about working the service industry is that you are doing a repetitive activity that is designed to make other people happy. So you trudge through a relatively monotonous job, watching the clock, hoping you make $120 instead of $80 for the night while you watch dozens of people per night carefree and entertained. And you gotta keep a smile on your face and easy demeanor when you tell them about today's specials.

One time a large party essentially accused me of stealing when they shorted me for the cash due on the bill. What a joke.

TY, and you're not "trolling," I think you meant "lurking." And I never had a Sacramento Kings avatar--I've had Dylan, DeNiro from Heat, and most of the time it was the album cover from Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow.

Right back at ya cutie.

Shaniac,

I saw you mention this earlier itt but didn't think much of it at the time. Do you know why Stars decided to change the location system?

Nope no clue, above my paygrade.

What's wrong with putting the napkin on the plate? Many times I'll pile everything on the table on my plate with the thought that I am making it easier on the waiter/busboy.

What is your tennis level? Are you a baseliner or serve and volleyer? What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of your game?

It just looks messy, and it's basically bad manners towards your dining companions. Stacking plates and piling on napkins is something that servers look for as a sign that someone wants to get their plate removed (which they do), but the "proper" way to go about things is wait until everyone is done with their meal, and then the serves should clear all their plates at once. You think you're making it easier on the server when you do this, but you're really sounding an alarm bell (at good establishments) that you're basically uncomfortable.

This is actually a current pet-peeve of mine as a diner...I will be done eating while my companion is still eating, and I'll be asked over and over if they can take away my plate--1) If one employee asks and I decline, then every server and busboy in the place should know I don't want my plate removed until 2) the lady is done with her meal.

That said, I know some people really want their plates cleared as soon as they're done eating, and it's a server's job to make you happy, so there's nothing wrong with indicating that you want it removed, and maybe the etiquette is shifting from both ends.

This is all rooted in my fixation on table manners passed down by my Oma.

About 3.5. My ground-strokes and placement are probably my strengths. Weakness is serve-and-volley and inconsistency due to poor fitness--my form really goes to crap as soon as I start getting winded. I work with a tennis coach whom I love, and I think if I can put in the hours and get into decent physical shape, my game could get to a higher level. Kinda like poker!

dont swing on those volleys Shane

Well that was tricky. Ty.

No clue on the pic. Pretty sure I just GIS-ed you. I ITNPP. That thread gave me hours of giggling & lots of photoshop practice. The McDonald's Hellmuth is still one of the prouder moments of my existence!

Terroni is one of my favourite go to less fancy places.
Not sure if you knew this but it's originally a Toronto Restaurant. The first one is about a 10 min walk from my place. Three of them here and one in LA now.

congrats and gl shane

does it bother you that peachymer's well has 10x the posts that yours does? Havent read her's but it looks like her popularity with the community has taken off!!!! you jelly?

I actually did figure that out when looking it up on the web before going there and seeing strange addresses. Just helped beef up my Canadian pride (ask Ocrowe, I love Canada). Is there still a restaurant in Toronto that is herb-friendly?

TY.

I'm happy that anyone has any interest in me at all. Her Well has been around a week longer than mine, clearly the thread views will catch up in due time.

Yea im Sure peachymer is delighted at how popular her well is comapred to this one

Shane, just wanted to say congrats and gl, I'm a fan

Also, enjoyed reading this thread, thanks for the good posts.

Kindred Cafe shut down . I haven't seen a lot of my American buddies in Toronto since then. They were constantly working on getting it up and running again as a members only place. Not sure what the status is now. There are always places popping up that last for varied periods of time depending on how exactly they are run.

One that has been around for a long time doesn't serve any product. Just snacks/smoothies/paraphernalia and you can enjoy some herbs on the patio.

That's what I was thinking of. They need to bring THAT to LA.