Having Some Fun Again

I have found my happy place, and it's at the nickel dime PLO table. A sense of sanity has been restored. My sanity anyway; the people who play these tables suck, but they generally suck in a good way. I'm certainly not going to get rich at these tables. Even if I go on a sick run (which I haven't yet), I'd only be looking at 10-20 bucks. As it is, I walk away ahead a few bucks, but I believe I'm learning some things.

For example, I am getting a much better sense of pot management playing these games. Although it's true others may be pot button mashers, I am using the opportunity to hone MY game as best I can. I also believe I am getting a better feel for PLO. While others at the table may not be all that concerned with improvement, it is always my goal. The most important thing I have learned is that improvement can be pursued even at the smallest of games...if it's the right game.

Riggstad has been kind enough to join me at these tables from time to time. We have a lot of fun laughing at the other players. It really is amazing what people will call off their money with in Omaha. Gotta love people who bring their Hold 'em game to an Omaha table. Anyway, these small successes are delaying my ultimate retirement. Here's a hand from last night (I folded it of course). I'm quite certain someone at the table would have played it. Heck I stacked a guy who played 3 aces; none of them suited to the 4th card.


I decided to bag the RPT game on Thursday. As I've stated before, I have no great love for Stud at this juncture in my life. Some day. I railed the donkament a little last night. Kat must have lost in every way imaginable. That's no way to treat the host. It was like watching Marvis Frazier try to fight Mike Tyson. Just ugly.