Bad beat/Moan/Venting Thread - BBV Archive 1

[Ace]

Is it not rumoured to be Whelans neice no?

daughter would be better

[LuckyLloyd]

Average games played during the 2009 / 10 season:

England Squad: 45 games per player
German Squad: 51 games per player

[Teddie]

The rumour about Gerrard knocking up a 16 year old has been around since before Christmas, and apperantly it was doing the rounds on a smaller scale a few years ago as well in 05. I've only heard the Whelan's daughter bit recently. This is about the 3rd or 4th time the story has been rumours to be breaking within the next day or two, I won't hold my breath.

[The Situation]

Average games played during the 2009 / 10 season:

England Squad: 45 games per player
German Squad: 51 games per player

That surprising with the German league have only 18 teams. I mean the likes of Joe Cole's injury will take Englands average way down and he barely played in the world cup so it's a bit of a decieving stat tbh!

[DeadParrot]

The rumour about Gerrard knocking up a 16 year old has been around since before Christmas, and apperantly it was doing the rounds on a smaller scale a few years ago as well in 05. I've only heard the Whelan's daughter bit recently. This is about the 3rd or 4th time the story has been rumours to be breaking within the next day or two, I won't hold my breath.

Very true,
however strong rumours of the story are circulating from sources that usually get this kind of thing right...popbitch for one.

Which premiership star is being linked to a
pregnant 16 year-old while his wife is
linked to a Championship player? We're
told to expect a high-profile move abroad
this summer...

that's from april

Apparently already signed for Inter

[Solskjaer]

Average games played during the 2009 / 10 season:

England Squad: 45 games per player
German Squad: 51 games per player

Don't they have a 3 week Winter break?

Is the Kaiser talking through his arse?.

[Bubbleking]

nice one robben

[Raoul Duke III]

nice one robben

if there was ever a year for the Dutch to do something, this is it

nice soft draw to this point too

[The Situation]

if there was ever a year for the Dutch to do something, this is it

nice soft draw to this point too

Yeah they've been amazingly quiet so far, usually lots of internal grumblings and racial indifferences. It's a pity they'll probably face the champions elect in the next round!

[Solskjaer]

Aide : Great work by Robben
Mandela : WTF?

[Bless You]

Bloke walks into a brothel and says to the madam, "My taste is a little out of the ordinary, How much is it for total and utter humiliation?"

Madam says "About thirty nine quid"

Bloke says "Wow, is that all? What do I get for that?"

Madam says "An England jersey"

[aodea]

the dutch have been doing enough, grinding results in a very non dutch manner, been hughly impressed with there organisation. Think with robben they have one of the form players in world and van persie and sjneider are both match winners. Brazil will be a huge test for them as brazil somewhat remind me of them couple of match winners but rely mostly on organisation and grinding teams down through possesion. Wont be a great match between them but could hold likely winners.

[TommyGunne]

Quick question:

Any way to prevent the shakes? whenever im involved in a pot, regardless of whether im bluffing or have a strong hand when im cutting my chips my hand shakes ..Not sure if its majorly noticeable but i cant control it, even if im not feeling nervous it happens, its really frustrating.

Is this common and does it settle over time?

Maybe a couple of shots pregame would do the trick

You are just nervous. Shaking is caused by an adrenaline rush. Keep a steady rhythm of how you play hands, always take a minimum of a set number of seconds/chip ruffles/whatever/breaths before you put chips in the pot. If you feel like you are getting a rush of adrenaline, take a little longer and take a few deep and calm breaths. Even if you have an obvious decision, think through it a little before you do something, as then you will have a more definite idea of the hand in your mind, and can accept any decision they take better. All those things are just little tricks to calm yourself.

[Bless You]

Aide : Great work by Robben
Mandela : WTF?

He needs his teammates too though.

No man is an island

[Raoul Duke III]

You are just nervous. Shaking is caused by an adrenaline rush. Keep a steady rhythm of how you play hands, always take a minimum of a set number of seconds/chip ruffles/whatever/breaths before you put chips in the pot. If you feel like you are getting a rush of adrenaline, take a little longer and take a few deep and calm breaths. Even if you have an obvious decision, think through it a little before you do something, as then you will have a more definite idea of the hand in your mind, and can accept any decision they take better. All those things are just little tricks to calm yourself.

either that or the Bill Werbeniuk method imo

[Bubbleking]

anybody see "get hm to the greek" yet? stuck between that an shrek for the cinema tonight

[TommyGunne]

Also, BB, you had 33 on the BB vs 2 shoves with 6bb? (Thats a lot of BBs) Obv fold. Unlucky that they both had AK, but you can't call there with 6bb.

[Ace]

anybody see "get hm to the greek" yet? stuck between that an shrek for the cinema tonight

WHAT???

Missing the fitz 80 FO with 1k added

[Bubbleking]

WHAT???

Missing the fitz 80 FO with 1k added

theres more to life than teh pokers

[aodea]

anybody see "get hm to the greek" yet? stuck between that an shrek for the cinema tonight

This aint a choice shrek all the way love that donkey.

[Ace]

This aint a choice shrek all the way love that donkey.

He isn't a donkey, he's an ogre

[Denny Crane]

http://i.imgur.com/Yd4xq.png

[Denny Crane]

anybody see "get hm to the greek" yet? stuck between that an shrek for the cinema tonight

i don't think you could pay me to sit through something with russell brand in it...

[Flushdraw]

Just saw this on facebook. Made me lol

Spilt beer down my new 40 quid England shirt this afternoon -washed it and left it outside to dry. Just been outside to get it off the line and some bastard has nicked the pegs.

[Teddie]

i don't think you could pay me to sit through something with russell brand in it...

I'd give my savings to watch his execution.

[Starvin Marvin]

Russell Brand is a hero.

[Raoul Duke III]

Russel is just one of those names that doesn't work

[ionapaul]

Russel is just one of those names that doesn't work

It's not the worst name though - I'd hate to be called Julian!

[Bubbleking]

I thought forgetting sarah marshal was funny enough and he was in that?

[Raoul Duke III]

It's not the worst name though - I'd hate to be called Julian!

or Nigel

[Solskjaer]

Russel is just one of those names that doesn't work
like Bertie

FYP and I have to say I'm disappointed in you. El Stuntman would never have let this opportunity go. I blame the FG leadership debacle for knocking you off kilter.

[Emmet]

I thought forgetting sarah marshal was funny enough and he was in that?

thought he was very good in it to be fair.

He's an awful pain in the hole usually though.

[Flushdraw]

Russel is just one of those names that doesn't work

It's not the worst name though - I'd hate to be called Julian!

or Nigel

Pretty soon you'll manage to insult a few poeple on IPB!

[Denny Crane]

FYP and I have to say I'm disappointed in you. El Stuntman would never have let this opportunity go. I blame the FG leadership debacle for knocking you off kilter.

bertie is kinda quaint and cuddly though, you could never imagine someone with that name doing something nefarious could you?

[Wreck]

Russel is just one of those names that doesn't work

It's not the worst name though - I'd hate to be called Julian!

Just going to send these two posts on to a guy I was in school with called Julian Russell.

[Solskjaer]

thought he was very good in it to be fair.

He's an awful pain in the hole usually though.

He is mildly and manicly amusing, If the English soccer team had half his confidence they have won the World Cup this year (whilst annoying us with their expletives about their ballbags - pun intended)

[Strewelpeter]

I hear another Death row inmate in the states is opting to be shot by firing squad. He's requested that they use Gerrard, Lampard, Crouch and Rooney.

[DAMO72]

Jeremy

[eagle eye]

Kuyt is such a class act, the type of guy you want for big games. He doesn't panic there, just takes his time and instead of a risky shot he lays on the perfect pass.

[Raoul Duke III]

FYP and I have to say I'm disappointed in you. El Stuntman would never have let this opportunity go. I blame the FG leadership debacle for knocking you off kilter.

Bertie isn't a bad name at all - Bertie Bassett, Bertie Wooster...legends!

[Raoul Duke III]

Jeremy

although Jerry is perfectly acceptable

[eagle eye]

I hear another Death row inmate in the states is opting to be shot by firing squad. He's requested that they use Gerrard, Lampard, Crouch and Rooney.

Lol, you need another name instead of Lampard though, he actually scored a goal that was not given, with a bullet there would be now doubt.

[Ed]

Pretty soon you'll manage to insult a few poeple on IPB!

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[Solskjaer]

Bertie isn't a bad name at all - Bertie Bassett, Bertie Wooster...legends!

Willie is a difficult name to get through life with, from the kindergarden to the Fitz some Wag in nappies (still the Fitz) thinks I've never heard Willie or won't he, or other inciteful humourous witty comments on the obvious connotations with the name, however when I met another guy called Willie two weeks ago, it took all my powers of self restraint to Not unload the same onto him. So it's alright you are all forgiven. It's a silly funny name and sounds like your lad. I'm calling my son Sue.

[6starpool]

Stupid last minute goal cost me 3 points in the predictions. Not that I have a hope of winning, but I'd still like as many points as possible.

[Denny Crane]

You'd think they'd be happy to let a plane full of Israelis go to Auschwitz

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10432903.stm

[Wreck]

I'm pretty sure I'd be the winner in any worst name competition in the BBV - Louis Lavelle.

[ghostface]

Russell Brand is a hero.

Damn it, i agree with SM on something

[dannydiamond]

Stupid last minute goal cost me 3 points in the predictions. Not that I have a hope of winning, but I'd still like as many points as possible.

+1.

[The Situation]

I was a fan of Russel Brand back in his crack cocain/heroin taking MTV days just because he was liable to do or say anything and it often made for some really good cringe tv.
He also made these low budget documentaries years back I enjoyed, like him or hate him it was very original stuff. This is a part of one episode where he invited a homeless guy to live with him for a few days![ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obsLjK4s4IA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obsLjK4s4IA[/ame]

[Starvin Marvin]

Damn it, i agree with SM on something

List of enemies
Ghostface Ste

[MrsFlushdraw]

Breaking news!

The English Team plane has been diverted from Heathrow to Glasgow, apparently they want to be greeted by cheering fans.

[hotspur]

You are just nervous. Shaking is caused by an adrenaline rush. Keep a steady rhythm of how you play hands, always take a minimum of a set number of seconds/chip ruffles/whatever/breaths before you put chips in the pot. If you feel like you are getting a rush of adrenaline, take a little longer and take a few deep and calm breaths. Even if you have an obvious decision, think through it a little before you do something, as then you will have a more definite idea of the hand in your mind, and can accept any decision they take better. All those things are just little tricks to calm yourself.

And if you're a thoracic breather (you breath from your chest) learn to retrain your breathing so you engage in diaphragmatic breathing or at least abdominal breathing. You can find sites online which show you how.

If you don't exercise then try to get good exercise about 3 times per week. I would also suggest learning how to do progressive relaxation over a period of time to train yourself how to relax your body at will.

Learn mindfulness. You said your hands tremble in pots even when you aren't nervous. That's not true, you are nervous, but you're just not paying attention to what your body is telling you about your emotions. You sound somewhat disembodied, so I suggest learning mindfulness and engaging in it daily to help you become aware of what you're feeling and thinking moment by moment in a nonjudgemental way. There are lots of stuff online about it.

I recommend going to filestube and downloading The Mindful Way Through Depression for the audio files which take you through mindful exercises.

All of these things will result in you being less anxious. The actual reason is that they all affect vagal tonality and increase the ability of your parasympathetic nervous system to calm you down.

I also recommend paying attention to the automatic thoughts you are having which are producing the anxiety. Your thoughts are what is causing your anxiety and your hand shaking. Pay attention to the stream of thoughts and the feelings they produce. When you get home do a thought record:

http://www.montrealcbtpsychologist.com/userfiles/373150/file/Thought_Record_Worksheet.pdf

You are clearly blowing hands out of proportion to their real importance. Become aware of exactly how you are thinking in such ways, notice the feelings they produce, look for cognitive distortions in that thinking:

http://psychcentral.com/lib/2009/15-common-cognitive-distortions/

and then dispute those cognitive distortions:

http://cognitivetherapymd.com/Links/Fifteen.htm

and notice how you feel differently after that.

This is CBT. A logotherapy method is to not try to stop the anxious trembling but to play with it - say to yourself that you are going to tremble so much that Michael J Fox will be doing a Nelson Mutzesque laugh at you. Imagine your trembling hands knocking every chip either side of you to the floor, it knocking over the waitresses tray of drinks etc. Then, magically, it is likely to disappear.

[Theresa]

Willie is a difficult name to get through life with, from the kindergarden to the Fitz some Wag in nappies (still the Fitz) thinks I've never heard Willie or won't he, or other inciteful humourous witty comments on the obvious connotations with the name, however when I met another guy called Willie two weeks ago, it took all my powers of self restraint to Not unload the same onto him. So it's alright you are all forgiven. It's a silly funny name and sounds like your lad. I'm calling my son Sue.

You should call your daughter Dee.

Mate of mine second name is Finn. He's gonna call his son Adolf. Good ole chuckles there.

[MegaSin]

A bit of aftertiming here.

Brag:Put a bet on Germany, Argentina, Holland and Bazil to win so just have to wait for one more.

Beat: Only put a Fiver on it

[ghostface]

Anyone know the normal finishing time for the Fitz on a Monday night assuming a decent run in the tourn? I imagine add a couple of hours onto that tonight

[Flushdraw]

My new Profile picture on Facebook

[Strewelpeter]

I'm pretty sure I'd be the winner in any worst name competition in the BBV - Louis Lavelle.

Are you kidding? Thats absolute class, I can imagine it in anything from Joyce to a Bogart movie or even an episode of Seinfeld.
Obv its gotta be pronounced Louie rather than Lewis

[LuckyLloyd]

That surprising with the German league have only 18 teams. I mean the likes of Joe Cole's injury will take Englands average way down and he barely played in the world cup so it's a bit of a decieving stat tbh!

Yeah injuries explain the stat to a certain extent. But all the same, there is a salient point there in terms of the myth that English players enter these tournaments significantly more tired than their counterparts from other nations. There certainly isn't enough of an extra demand on English players for it to be a real reason for their consistent failure at this level.

[Strewelpeter]

Ah ha! This stuff about names reminded me of what the story I said I'd tell Flushdraw at the felt but couldn't remember what it was when I met him a couple of weeks ago.
My Nieces have a friend with what I reckon is a hilarious name but because its the Lads real name and even though hes not all that sensitive about people laughing about it and some of you might even know him I'd not be putting it up here.