[OFFICIAL] "The Pen:" Live NLHE Chat Thread
01-11-2020
, 11:52 PM
01-12-2020
, 12:44 AM
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Portland, OR. I DGAF about cannabis, though I like that it's legal for those who do want to indulge. The beer culture there is great, poker is everywhere with really reasonable rake, and it's big enough to get good concerts without being so big as to be a traffic nightmare. Also, the weather is moderate. It's a bit pricey, but not ridic.
We also really like CO, but the Denver area is too big these days, and most of the rest is a bit small. Still, the Springs is on our list. My sinuses don't love the dry air, and the poker scene isn't the best, but it checks pretty much all the other boxes. We've also discussed Minneapolis/St. Paul, which we both really like as a city, but the weather is a bit too swingy, and the traffic level is iffy.
Who knows? We might end up in a lot of different places. Only things I'm a hard pass on are the East Coast metro-sprawl of doom, or any area with a meth-kitchen based economy.
We also really like CO, but the Denver area is too big these days, and most of the rest is a bit small. Still, the Springs is on our list. My sinuses don't love the dry air, and the poker scene isn't the best, but it checks pretty much all the other boxes. We've also discussed Minneapolis/St. Paul, which we both really like as a city, but the weather is a bit too swingy, and the traffic level is iffy.
Who knows? We might end up in a lot of different places. Only things I'm a hard pass on are the East Coast metro-sprawl of doom, or any area with a meth-kitchen based economy.
Try to get assigned to Davis-Monthan in Tucson - you could probably get some sort of gig at UofA when you retire and we could use another reg in the 2-5-10 game
. Nice small city imo though the air is a little dry I suppose. It is on re of the few if not the only 2-5 games I know of with a time charge (7/half hour) as opposed opposed to to pot rake.
Last edited by jrr63; 01-12-2020 at 12:47 AM.
Reason: missed the rake note
01-12-2020
, 03:21 AM
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Garick,
Try to get assigned to Davis-Monthan in Tucson - you could probably get some sort of gig at UofA when you retire and we could use another reg in the 2-5-10 game. Nice small city imo though the air is a little dry I suppose. It is on re of the few if not the only 2-5 games I know of with a time charge (7/half hour) as opposed opposed to to pot rake.
Try to get assigned to Davis-Monthan in Tucson - you could probably get some sort of gig at UofA when you retire and we could use another reg in the 2-5-10 game
. Nice small city imo though the air is a little dry I suppose. It is on re of the few if not the only 2-5 games I know of with a time charge (7/half hour) as opposed opposed to to pot rake.
Btw that skiiers forum Skquid linked, it's a hoot to read about Portland&Seattle being idyllic places to have fun at reasonable prices; the threads being 12 yrs ago.
01-12-2020
, 10:24 AM
Played in the most ridiculous lollive tournament structure
Made the 10-handed final table, 9 of 50 paid, had 200k at 15k/30k (30k bb ante) and was 3rd in chips. Leader had under 300k
One player tank-folded to a 2.4 BB shove on the big blind and she might have been right to do so (she winced when she looked at her cards and she was still 7th in chips with 3BB -- ended up cashing so good for her)
I wasn't sure how I would adjust to that if I got to the point where ICM mattered -- I busted in 7th and the real pay jumps started at 5th. Like if you're 2nd with 6bb, leader has 8bb, and the rest are on 2-4bb... Well, problem is you're still too shallow to fold your way up the ladder. I guess you tighten up against all-ins ahead of you but still shove your normal range.
Made the 10-handed final table, 9 of 50 paid, had 200k at 15k/30k (30k bb ante) and was 3rd in chips. Leader had under 300k
One player tank-folded to a 2.4 BB shove on the big blind and she might have been right to do so (she winced when she looked at her cards and she was still 7th in chips with 3BB -- ended up cashing so good for her)
I wasn't sure how I would adjust to that if I got to the point where ICM mattered -- I busted in 7th and the real pay jumps started at 5th. Like if you're 2nd with 6bb, leader has 8bb, and the rest are on 2-4bb... Well, problem is you're still too shallow to fold your way up the ladder. I guess you tighten up against all-ins ahead of you but still shove your normal range.
01-12-2020
, 11:02 AM
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Garick,
Try to get assigned to Davis-Monthan in Tucson - you could probably get some sort of gig at UofA when you retire and we could use another reg in the 2-5-10 game. Nice small city imo though the air is a little dry I suppose. It is on re of the few if not the only 2-5 games I know of with a time charge (7/half hour) as opposed opposed to to pot rake.
Try to get assigned to Davis-Monthan in Tucson - you could probably get some sort of gig at UofA when you retire and we could use another reg in the 2-5-10 game
. Nice small city imo though the air is a little dry I suppose. It is on re of the few if not the only 2-5 games I know of with a time charge (7/half hour) as opposed opposed to to pot rake.
I've been to DM for some training, and I like Tucson, but that's a freaking desert. Plus the pizza place that was my all time fave and got me to swing by Tucson for a meal whenever I was within a couple hours drive closed down.
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Come to the ATL bruh! We may even have poker by then.
Have under 9 years (if all goes according to plan) until retirement. No idea where I will land after. Delaware (no state income tax) is a possibility. Charleston, SC high on the list also. May stay here but if so will move farther out/away from the congestion.
Have under 9 years (if all goes according to plan) until retirement. No idea where I will land after. Delaware (no state income tax) is a possibility. Charleston, SC high on the list also. May stay here but if so will move farther out/away from the congestion.
01-12-2020
, 11:19 AM
How can you NOT move to Nola? Limit hold 'em games are off da hook and there's a hot dog stand inside the casino. No brainer imo
tbh Asheville is tough to beat. You should visit and see for yourself.
No $ in Tucson, all regs confirmed solid
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Garick,
Try to get assigned to Davis-Monthan in Tucson - you could probably get some sort of gig at UofA when you retire and we could use another reg in the 2-5-10 game. Nice small city imo though the air is a little dry I suppose. It is on re of the few if not the only 2-5 games I know of with a time charge (7/half hour) as opposed opposed to to pot rake.
Try to get assigned to Davis-Monthan in Tucson - you could probably get some sort of gig at UofA when you retire and we could use another reg in the 2-5-10 game
. Nice small city imo though the air is a little dry I suppose. It is on re of the few if not the only 2-5 games I know of with a time charge (7/half hour) as opposed opposed to to pot rake.
01-12-2020
, 03:16 PM
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In other news, water is a little wet.
I've been to DM for some training, and I like Tucson, but that's a freaking desert. Plus the pizza place that was my all time fave and got me to swing by Tucson for a meal whenever I was within a couple hours drive closed down.
Yeah, Atlanta traffic. No thanks. I've heard great things about Asheville NC's beer scene, and it's pretty close to Harrah's Cherokee for poker, but have yet to make a visit. Charlotte is also supposed to be a great beer city too, and a bit bigger than Asheville, but further from poker.
I've been to DM for some training, and I like Tucson, but that's a freaking desert. Plus the pizza place that was my all time fave and got me to swing by Tucson for a meal whenever I was within a couple hours drive closed down.
Yeah, Atlanta traffic. No thanks. I've heard great things about Asheville NC's beer scene, and it's pretty close to Harrah's Cherokee for poker, but have yet to make a visit. Charlotte is also supposed to be a great beer city too, and a bit bigger than Asheville, but further from poker.
01-12-2020
, 06:47 PM
01-12-2020
, 08:52 PM
