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Just caught (+44) on Letterman tonight. Being a huge Blink182 fan, I was eagerly waiting to see what Mark and Travis' new project would be. I was not disappointed. The sound was a little different, but good. Travis was doing his best Rick Allen impersonation, drumming with one hand.

Check out their website at www.plusfortyfour.com

Decompression

Had a few days to reflect on my experience at Foxwoods. Also realized that my table was a little tougher than I had thought. Besides JC, there was Gene Todd, WPT Finalist at the Mirage, and Chris Fargis, another strong poker professional, who has a blog (which I have read and enjoyed from time to time), http://twentyoneoutstwice.blogspot.com/

All were definitely a pleasure to play with, and I didn't get the "I am better than all these people" vibe, which was a pleasant surprise. This was my first time playing with any big name pros, and I think I somewhat played well, I definitely didn't embarrass myself. I do know that I have a lot to learn about the game still, and that will probably be the case for the rest of my life. But that is one pursuit that will be a pleasure to spend time on.

After chatting with my poker "coach" about the hands that I lost, I felt better about how they went down. Not about losing them mind you, but about the fact that I probably lost the minimum I could have. Thanks Michael, your advice was a great help, and next tournament I make, I will be back for more advice.

I also want to thank my friends and family that have been supportive and understanding in my involvement with this "hobby" and for their continued support.

Enough babbling for now.

Type at you later!!!

Got to wait until April to try again.

OUT I am officially JC Tran's bitch. He didn't bust me but I lost the majority of my chips to him. I got knocked out by Henry Tran with fookin deuces. I have 10 8 in the BB, push for my last 2175 with a board of 8 2 7. He really doesn't waste much time in calling, obviously! He flopped a set, MHING IGHN.

12075 - JC Tran reeeeealllly knows how to play aces.

He flips over 2 2. Nboat :-(

16075 - not my finest hour. Lost a big pot vs JC. I had K7 flop came 2 4 7 rainbow. Turn 4. He bets, I call. River K. He bets big. I moronically call, pretty sure that I am beat like a red-headed step child.

2nd break - 26050

Oh yeah. Padraig says hello Nicky.

23900 at first break JC Tran in the 4 seat Looks as if the count is around 650 entrants.

Just heard Daniel Negranu declare that he had to walk to the other end of the casino to buy in. Sorry for the short posts. My hanheld limits th

Getting ready to start pretty soon. Just walked around the room and no one is at my table yet.

Almost time........

It is official. I am now registered for the Main Event at Foxwoods. Table 11 Seat 6. No idea how many people are registered, as I didnt even think to ask. Have no idea as to where they are going to put everyone, the Sunset ballroom cant hold more than 40 tables at most I think. I could be in the ballroom or in some random hallway. Check back tomorrow and I can let you know where my table is exactly. Saw some interesting things waiting in line tonight. I saw Amarillo Slim buying some lammers of a random guy. Also saw Kathy Liebert give Shannon Shorr a bunch of crap for the way he played in Australia. I also sat and watched the final table of the $5000 NLHE event. They were down to 5, and at the table were Thor Hansen, Russell Rosenbloom, Bernie Lee, and James Van Alstyne. The chip leader was some guy who I didnt recognize, but he had a mountain of chips in front of him. Thor got knocked out when his 8 3 0ff didnt hold up against the CL 10 5 off. Russell doubled through the chip leader with JJ, and that left James and Bernie as the short stacks.

Oh yeah. Dutch Boyd's head is ENORMOUS. I had to give him directions to the poker room.

Gonna turn in now.....cards in the air in less than 12 hours. Stay tuned for updates during the day!

Keep your fingers crossed for me!!!