Bad beat/Moan/Venting Thread - BBV Archive 2

[rounders123]

So Henry is like what a companion goat is to a racehorse.

[Hitchhiker's Guide To...]

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[The Situation]

So Henry is like what a companion goat is to a racehorse.

He used to be thought of as the premier leagues GOAT, now he's been likened to an actual goat Says it all really.

[Bubbleking]

Choose:

[ ] Actually understands the point of gambling (outside of feeding addiction)

OR

[X] Actually understands that gambling is only really about feeding addiction

yeah for me betting on NFL is definitely the second one (and its fun). Of course I like to make money when I bet but considering the reasonably small sums Id have on (outside of GAA and recently some rugby matches) it wouldnt make much difference to me one way or another

arguably anyone not betting for a living is doing it for the sweat

[coillcam]

Pat Mustard costume for Halloween next year: http://www.boffer.co.uk/

[Lazare]

Any ipad app recommendations people?

Kev, Fifa12 is only 79c for some bizarre reason, it's superb, 1g though.

Also, download 12 days of Christmas, apple give away something free every day, today is Sonic Racing. I think there's 8 days left. iPhone too btw

[Bubbleking]

does anybody have any recommendations for a gaming chair? surround sound isnt really necessary but if it is compatible with Turtle Beach X12s it would be pretty sweet.

[coillcam]

does anybody have any recommendations for a gaming chair? surround sound isnt really necessary but if it is compatible with Turtle Beach X12s it would be pretty sweet.

My cousin has the old version of the xrocker in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH0b7Y_xboU

I tried it a couple of times on MW2 and Black Ops. Pretty decent game immersion imo, being able to hear shrapnel fly past and hear the location of footsteps. The sound is fucking loud though. Clarity obviously not the same as using the likes of your X12s but it is nice piece of kit.

[Keane]

Five card game was a 20 rebuy fundraiser for the GAA club organised by my old man and one of his buddies, they ended up getting > 50 runners and clearing probably close to 3k for the club so happy days.

Ended up coming third which I was a bit pissed with, since my table was badly fucked over when we were down to two tables with our table having only three players to the other table's four, and not only did we not play hand for hand but the organiser (not my dad) sat in to deal on our table and enforced some dodgy rule that made Aces the minimum openers every hand. We basically anted up for around thirty hands without an open, ending up with ~3/4 of all our stacks in the middle with no actual play until eventually the other two got it in with two pair vs trips, I'm left with fumes and the other guy (my dad ) takes the almost full table's chips to the FT. Caught a few cards to outlast the others to finish third then. My old man won it which means I'm going to have to listen to him for weeks

[NewApproach]

Five card game was a 20 rebuy fundraiser for the GAA club organised by my old man and one of his buddies, they ended up getting > 50 runners and clearing probably close to 3k for the club so happy days.

Ended up coming third which I was a bit pissed with, since my table was badly fucked over when we were down to two tables with our table having only three players to the other table's four, and not only did we not play hand for hand but the organiser (not my dad) sat in to deal on our table and enforced some dodgy rule that made Aces the minimum openers every hand. We basically anted up for around thirty hands without an open, ending up with ~3/4 of all our stacks in the middle with no actual play until eventually the other two got it in with two pair vs trips, I'm left with fumes and the other guy (my dad ) takes the almost full table's chips to the FT. Caught a few cards to outlast the others to finish third then. My old man won it which means I'm going to have to listen to him for weeks

Just cite the fact that 5 card is for old people, that will shut him up

[Percy007]

Slightly NSFW

SPOILER

[ArmaniJeans]

The best finish to a draw tournament I ever took part in (usual fundraiser stuff) saw the pub management give us a 10 minute warning with still 2 tables in action, roughly 6 or 7 on each.

The 'tournament director' made an executive decision that whoever had the most chips (actually monopoly money) after the current hand would be the winner. And whoever had the most chips on the other table would be the second place finisher. Only top 2 paid because of the usual side prizes for best hand, best woman, etc. I'd already folded when he made the decision so 3 hours of chipping up (monoplying up) to nicely above average stack saw me suddenly with no actual chance of going further.

Meanwhile the 2 players still involved in the hand on the other table saw that their best option was to go all-in as between them they had more chips than was still available for play on our table so they could lock up the first place prize (4 times as big as the second place prize) and split it.

Left the place with a headache.

[nicnicnic]

The best finish to a draw tournament I ever took part in (usual fundraiser stuff) saw the pub management give us a 10 minute warning with still 2 tables in action, roughly 6 or 7 on each.

The 'tournament director' made an executive decision that whoever had the most chips (actually monopoly money) after the current hand would be the winner. And whoever had the most chips on the other table would be the second place finisher. Only top 2 paid because of the usual side prizes for best hand, best woman, etc. I'd already folded when he made the decision so 3 hours of chipping up (monoplying up) to nicely above average stack saw me suddenly with no actual chance of going further.

Meanwhile the 2 players still involved in the hand on the other table saw that their best option was to go all-in as between them they had more chips than was still available for play on our table so they could lock up the first place prize (4 times as big as the second place prize) and split it.

Left the place with a headache.

They used to do something similar in casinos in England up to about 4 year ago for relatively major buy in NLH events - think Ollieboy from here got caught up in one once. Julian Gardner told me a few story's about exploiting it back in the day, was down to finishing events before casino's had to close.

[oleras]

Munster +6 and Newcastle, ~11/1...hmmmmmm

Its on like Donkey Kong.

[6starpool]

Bought a new gel pocket mattress yesterday. Decided to treat myself to a bloody expensive one, and the salesman telling me it was the latest thing and only on the market recently, leaving memory foam as old news made my mind up. I'm just glad I resisted spending another 1200 on a really cool telly I don't really need but would really like.

I went with a budget in mind for the mattress but spent nearly twice that . Looking forward to sleeping in it though once it eventually gets delivered.

[Strewelpeter]

Bought a new gel pocket mattress yesterday. Decided to treat myself to a bloody expensive one, and the salesman telling me it was the latest thing and only on the market recently, leaving memory foam as old news made my mind up. I'm just glad I resisted spending another 1200 on a really cool telly I don't really need but would really like.

I went with a budget in mind for the mattress but spent nearly twice that . Looking forward to sleeping in it though once it eventually gets delivered.

Unlikely that you'll regret it. A good matress is one of the best investments there is.

[Strewelpeter]

Just made a Roast Butternut squash soup with some of the Turkey stock.

Possibly the greatest thing I have ever tasted, unbelievably good... must stop eating it and save some for the rest of the family.

[oleras]

Unlikely that you'll regret it. A good matress is one of the best investments there is.

Agreed, spend as much as you can afford, also a good sprung base is very important, no point in skimping, even at 2k, it only works out at 200 a year over the life of the bed.

[Lazare]

Agreed, spend as much as you can afford, also a good sprung base is very important, no point in skimping, even at 2k, it only works out at 200 a year over the life of the bed.

So true, it's funny that people struggle to justify paying more than 500 for a mattress, while they'll easily pay 20k for a car.

A top quality mattress is so worth it, especially considering you'll spend 10 times more time in it than a car.

[Megatron]

So true, it's funny that people struggle to justify paying more than 500 for a mattress, while they'll easily pay 20k for a car.

A top quality mattress is so worth it, especially considering you'll spend 10 times more time in it than a car.

Wasnt there an old saying that went something like "Always spend the most you can on mattresses and in Pubs because when you're not in one your in the other?"

[Lazare]

Wasnt there an old saying that went something like "Always spend the most you can on mattresses and in Pubs because when you're not in one your in the other?"

Probably started by some publican whose wife had a bed shop

[Strewelpeter]

I'm A bit stuck on one clue in the Crosaire Christmas prize crossword
32 Down

Pretty sure that I have the right answer and the logic for it being 'Baby' and its just a really shit clue...or am I missing something.

Maybe the CKid or anyone else who does it?

How are people getting on with the new guy? He doesn't seem to have the same sense of fun or make me smile as often as Derek did but it is challenging enough to keep me entertained.

[UraiseIfold]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCvX2N-RoEg

[Lazare]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCvX2N-RoEg

That's beautiful

[Kayroo]

If one was considering venturing into town for some live poker tonight where is the best venue?

[Guest]

If one was considering venturing into town for some live poker tonight where is the best venue?

Without a doubt the fitz 70 plus rebuy top up for 50 scalp 20 euro.

Lol@standard and 10k chips and usually 1600 1700 for teh scoop even with 55 or so runners

[Semibluff]

some darts on

[Guest]

some darts on

Scumbags booing is bad form super stuff though.

[Four of a Kind]

Just finished watching the Paradise lost: Child murders in Robin hood hills.....excellent documentary. Anyone know if the third part is available yet?

[Guest]

Just finished watching the Paradise lost: Child murders in Robin hood hills.....excellent documentary. Anyone know if the third part is available yet?

Ya cant beat a good christmas movie to cheer oneself up.

[Icarus152]

Bottle of Cianti on the breath [ x ]

Fava beans [ x ]

Testy census taker [ ]

[Keane]

Darts was unbelievable alright.

[KevIRL]

some darts on

Sad that Part is out though tbh, would have much preferred to see the Machine out. Obv disappointed that Huybrechts lost earlier. No more Dana this year

[DeadParrot]

talented.

SPOILER

[MegaSin]

Fuck it. Live poker tonight it is.

[oleras]

Archer is a man mountain !

[Guest]

Dont forget folks UFC on tonight / tomorrow morning and its the 1st match for a returning Brock Lesnar

[ghostface]

Dont forget folks UFC on tonight / tomorrow morning and its the 1st match for a returning Brock Lesnar

Diaz Cerrone fight should be good, Brock just doesnt do it for me in terms of excitement. Prob be a decent fight, all earlier fights being shown on facebook too

[The Situation]

Liverpool v Newcastle under lights at Anfield always reminds me of 90's prem football.

[Guest]

WORST BAD BEAT EVER!!!

Was playing a weekly game in Birr going back a couple weeks ago, run by "Donk Magnet" amongst others!!

Anyways my position is one after the button...

Bout 20players left of 90...

I have 270K, blinds 4k/8K

lad UTG raises to 40K, 2 callers after him then the action is on me..

I look down at JJ, so i shove all in for 270K

The initial raiser folds as does the lad after him

But the next lad calls all his stack(255K) with A10 off.....(Brutal Call)!!

Anyways the flop comes J44..... Happy days!!!

Turn = 4

River = 4

****PUKE, nearly got SICK**** In all my time watching and playing poker thats the worst EVER bad beat I've seen and it just had to happen to me...

And another thing that made it worse was there was a lady sitting at my table as well and when the board ran out the way it did all ya could hear was her shouting " ohhhh four of a kind with an ACE kicker "..... "ohhh 4 of a kind with an ace kicker"

As if losing to the sickest bad beat ive ever witnessed ya have some woman shouting it out as if i haldnt a clue what had happened!
Lets just say I fairly put her in her place because she wasn't in the hand in the first place....

[Starvin Marvin]

Love watching Brock, hope he gets back on track tonight.

Been through a lot of health shit the last couple of years.

[NuckChorris]

I'm thinking with all the NFL interest on here there has to be something to it. I figure the best way to get into it and start watching games is to follow a team. Gonna random.org the teams and chose whatever comes in at number 7 and stick with them. Any teams I should just omit as they'd make following NFL hell? (Like Leeds are doing to my love of soccer!!).

[oleras]

I'm thinking with all the NFL interest on here there has to be something to it. I figure the best way to get into it and start watching games is to follow a team. Gonna random.org the teams and chose whatever comes in at number 7 and stick with them. Any teams I should just omit as they'd make following NFL hell? (Like Leeds are doing to my love of soccer!!).

The start times are a killer !! 1.30am matches go on till 5am, that annoys me, you can get a good stream that doesnt break for adds after every stoppage, cant watch a stream that has constant add breaks.

[FeetMagic]

Love watching Brock, hope he gets back on track tonight.

Been through a lot of health shit the last couple of years.

UFC on tonight? What time will his fight be roughly?

Flight at 7:30 am. Need to leave the house around 4. Can't decide whether to sleep or venture in for a game of poker...

[A_CitizenErased]

I'm thinking with all the NFL interest on here there has to be something to it. I figure the best way to get into it and start watching games is to follow a team. Gonna random.org the teams and chose whatever comes in at number 7 and stick with them. Any teams I should just omit as they'd make following NFL hell? (Like Leeds are doing to my love of soccer!!).

I'v been supporting Tennessee for about 5 years now and must say the toughest part is knowing they wont make a Superbowl for years. They just dont have the team for it.

The Saints have always been my second love and I always end up following them more with interest.

Its always nice to pick someone who you can get a sweat off of.

Good luck with starting to get into it. May take awhile before you begin to love the sport.

[ghostface]

I'm thinking with all the NFL interest on here there has to be something to it. I figure the best way to get into it and start watching games is to follow a team. Gonna random.org the teams and chose whatever comes in at number 7 and stick with them. Any teams I should just omit as they'd make following NFL hell? (Like Leeds are doing to my love of soccer!!).

The start times are a killer !! 1.30am matches go on till 5am, that annoys me, you can get a good stream that doesnt break for adds after every stoppage, cant watch a stream that has constant add breaks.

Cowboys Giants this week is a must see game. Ch4 at 1 on Sunday night/morning. For some reason I follow the Eagles, not sure why. Have a vague feeling it might just be because I enjoyed watching Donovan McNabb playing and jumped onto them.

[ArmaniJeans]

I'm thinking with all the NFL interest on here there has to be something to it. I figure the best way to get into it and start watching games is to follow a team. Gonna random.org the teams and chose whatever comes in at number 7 and stick with them. Any teams I should just omit as they'd make following NFL hell? (Like Leeds are doing to my love of soccer!!).

Leave out Oakland Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars.
These are, I think, the two franchises most likely to move, and it'd be strange to be suddenly faced with cheering on the Portland Raiders or the Los Angeles Jags.

Its generally very open, teams can go from Superbowl one season to not being Top12 the next season (and vica versa) in a way which rarely happens in European sport.

Heres a win/loss record of the last decade which might give you a few to avoid, though interestingly 3 of the bottom 5 could be in the playoffs this year.

http://home.jps.net/~fos/nfl/nfl00s.htm

[Trippie]

Pick the cowboys imo. hugely successful in the past, do well every year yet never good enough so you get the joy from winning and the bitterness from losing.

[ArmaniJeans]

If I book tickets to a gig in Vicar St tomorrow night on ticketmaster do I collect the tickets at the venue or do I have to go a ticketmaster office or something tomorrow?
Any way of avoiding the ludicrous €4.50 a ticket booking fee, or is it just part of the game.

(New to this gigging lark).

[ghostface]

If I book tickets to a gig in Vicar St tomorrow night on ticketmaster do I collect the tickets at the venue or do I have to go a ticketmaster office or something tomorrow?
Any way of avoiding the ludicrous €4.50 a ticket booking fee, or is it just part of the game.

(New to this gigging lark).

Ticket office at Vicar St and no way of avoiding the charge. Would book on tickets.ie if you can as cheaper fee

[Lurker23]

I'm thinking with all the NFL interest on here there has to be something to it. I figure the best way to get into it and start watching games is to follow a team. Gonna random.org the teams and chose whatever comes in at number 7 and stick with them. Any teams I should just omit as they'd make following NFL hell? (Like Leeds are doing to my love of soccer!!).

First, figure out whether you like offense or defense more. Then we can give you a more informed opinion.

[ghostface]

Actually should support Broncos and get on the Tebow train

[A_CitizenErased]

I get my NFL Jerseys off my uncle who lives in Brooklyn and hes sending me a Tebowe Jersey. Should be here next week.

Tebowes an hero.

[ArmaniJeans]

I get my NFL Jerseys off my uncle who lives in Brooklyn and hes sending me a Tebowe Jersey. Should be here next week.

Tebowes an hero.

I hope it doesn't have Tebowe on the back.

[Fuzzy Logic]

Seems like I have my 2012 resolution of what I am going to avoid doing!

[DeadParrot]

I just picked the Jets as I was going to new york and could get a tshirt

It's weird, I cant imagine following a team like Baltimore/Jacksonville/Cincinnati just because I dont know a lot about the town and cant identify with them

[Starvin Marvin]

UFC on tonight? What time will his fight be roughly?

Flight at 7:30 am. Need to leave the house around 4. Can't decide whether to sleep or venture in for a game of poker...

Probably 4.30-5am.

[A_CitizenErased]

I hope it doesn't have Tebowe on the back.

It doesnt. Im getting a Denver jersey like.

I would never get a name on the back of an NFL Jersey because of the trading system in the NFL. Players moving constantly.

Stopped doing it after I got Vince Young on the back of my Tennesse Jersey and he left shortly after.

[ghostface]

It doesnt. Im getting a Denver jersey like.

I would never get a name on the back of an NFL Jersey because of the trading system in the NFL. Players moving constantly.

Stopped doing it after I got Vince Young on the back of my Tennesse Jersey and he left shortly after.

Bah to that, still wearing my McNabb 5 Eagles jersey. Always have to go with a name IMO. Must get new one for next year and it will prob have Vick on the back but would like Peters or McCoy too

[Lurker23]

My first issue of Grantland Quarterly arrived today.

http://www.mcsweeneys.net/grantland

Really impressed with the look of it. It's basically the best stuff from the past 3 months with a few new articles and amazing artwork thrown in.

It'll look pretty cool on the bookshelf that I haven't got.

Edit: For anyone thinking of getting an NFL jersey, Nike are designing them from 2012 onwards so whatever you get will be replaced next year.