ABQ Poker Tour

We had three table with 23 players show up.  Judd's place was popular.  I was out just before break.  Felt like gambling to try and acquire chips.  So, I was out just before the first break.  I went up against Next Door, who raised my big blind from $200 to $1500.  I called with Ah2h.  I got a fantastic flop and was ahead 60% to 40% without a pair.  16 outs, minus one, because Nestor bet for $2000 and I went all in.  For the additional $1500 of course he called.  He turned over to red Queens.  The flop was 7h-5h-3s.  The turn and river did not help me out.  That was all she wrote or I can write as I chipped everyone up and left at break.  Well at least Baker went out before me.  He was caught in a hand with TK.  Baker originally raised for 650 and then TK called.  The flop came Jd-9d-4s.  TK checked and Baker bet 650 again, TK called.  TK bet 1500, Baker went all-in and TK called.  Ba

Kevin hosted, I believe about 18 people showed up.  I walked in late after arriving earlier to bring the long table and buying in.  My wife and girls had gone to the Ke$ha concert.  They got free tickets and a backstage pass to meet Ke$ha and Pitbull.  Ke$ha is actually quite stunning and tall, based on the pictures.  Pitbull is a small dude.  My youngest, Starr, won a dance contest put on by the radio station and won a 43" flat screen tv because she got the highest score.  I mention all this to say that I had to pick up my son from work. I however, was not as lucky as my daughter, I finished 6th on the bubble allowing Blanchard to squeak in and place 5th to gain the tie with Partap.  What are you gonna do?  I had Ac4c and very short stack from under the gun.  Maybe I should of waited until Blanchard got blinded out after the round.  But, I wasn't getting any cards.  Hindsight, would of, should of, could of! 

I am looking for a venue for poetry slams.  Essentially, I am looking for a place that is free, that can hold about 80 people sometimes and would not mind hosting less most of the time that does not require a drink minimum and serves alcohol and food.  I will call the Fox and the Hound, Art can you text me your contact person and number (688-9641).   This is for Albuquerque Poetry Slam competitions and Poetry Slam qualifiers, which pretty much works the same for points as our poker league.  Top four each year qualify for the Albuquerque team that travels and competes at National Events.  My daughter is on the team this year and is traveling to Denver and Boston.  If anyone wishes to support the team and make a donation let me know.  

Thanks,

Eliseo

What is slam Poetry?

http://youtu.be/eoti7fjMMzI

Not much to say, since I was out just before the final table.  Some people we haven't seen in a while showed up.  Everyone drank and ate, but no free food this time.  My theory is that last time we didn't make enough for them in alcohol sales.  I think Fourteen showed up.  Another cute waitress, Peggy served us well.  There was debate about who the cuter waitress was.  Most liked Peggy more, I personally liked Gabby.  Someone, I won't say who, stated that I like the dark meat better. Some truth to that, but I like a girl who has a nice car, like a Trans-Am. Speaking of Trans-Am's, There was a distraction at the first table, that continued through to the final table.  Much talk revolved around it and many lost focus.  I don't know if this conversation continued, but I am sure that it did knowing those involved.

Accusations of working with the NSA  

Venue (Fox and the Hound [upstairs])

Well everyone who didn't show up missed out!  Twelve showed up at Art's turn for hosting at the Fox and the Hound.  We had all the upstairs to ourselves.  Two pool tables that would seat 10 nicely at each, television screens on all around, pizza, hot wings, chips and salsa!  All served by one cute waitress, Gabby, who was dedicated to serving us.  She did a great job serving and keeping us happy!  We watched the Blackhawks beat the Kings up close and the Spurs beat the Heat.  We may be there again next week, so hopefully you will all show up for a good time!   

Poker Action

This night started off with only 12 at the tables, 6-handed to start.  The Guajardo's got off to an early start and went out 1st and 2nd, Eliseo and then Starr.  Eliseo went out just before the first break, just in time for the arrival of  Mr. Evans.  Almost didn't make the chip up! It was a quiet night not a creature was stirring, except Chris who was hitting many hands and accumulating large amounts of chips.  They gravitated his way all night!  

The Hand of the Night - Was a big FLOP!