Last Activity: 02-07-2007 10:09 PM : no, he don't come here no more
dave was winning big before chorney could spell clock. he has always been interested in improving his game and very helpful to others with the same outlook. i don't think that ever gets old. if you want to learn more, he has over 1500 posts here plus his profile will point you to his website.
He's not even participating on his own forum much for the last year or so. Kind of dying a slow online death really. Don't think he's updated his blog for over a year either, but its been since I've read it so can't say for sure.
Too bad about that. I still have a fondness for his book. It was the first one in my poker library. Still skim it now and again. Looks like he has found other interests in addition to this silly game. Good for him.
Oh, and Kristy? I think your guess-o-meter needs a tune up. Certain ideas and/or philosophies may go out of style, whether it is in poker or politics, but that does not mean that they are invalidated by the passage of time, or the shifting of fashions.
Dave's posts on bankrolll management and may others will never be outdated. The man knew his stuff.
Where he is now? He pretty much gave up poker after his $150000+ win in LA in 2006. He lost the drive to play. He feels guilty about dropping the forum and his blog but he just didn't want to do it anymore. Can't really fault him. I think without Dave and Devin this forum wouldn't be what it is today. Look at the number of people that were logged on when Devin hit the final table at the WSOP a few years back.
I'm not smart enough to do the whole linky thing. Wish to hell I was not such a techno-putz, but there it is . . .
As for my response, I just felt you seemed to be making a bit of an odd assumption. Usually your arguments, as opposed to your rants, are a little more nuanced than that. But what the hell do I know? I cannot even provide links to stuff . . . lol
Don't think I'm being bitchy just by disagreeing with you, but it has not been a good couple of weeks for me and mine, so maybe I am not the best judge of myself at the moment. Maybe I do need a break, or something . . .
Just wondered (clearly) that something might be so; and gave an all points call for the more nostalgic forumers to show us why these dead-posters are so revered.
Sorry you're on a life down-swing, hope it picks up for you soon!
Dave's posts on bankrolll management and may others will never be outdated. The man knew his stuff.
Where he is now? He pretty much gave up poker after his $150000+ win in LA in 2006. He lost the drive to play. He feels guilty about dropping the forum and his blog but he just didn't want to do it anymore. Can't really fault him. I think without Dave and Devin this forum wouldn't be what it is today. Look at the number of people that were logged on when Devin hit the final table at the WSOP a few years back.
He was quoted in a CP story that ended up in the Record that had something to do with poker and gambling a couple weeks ago.
dave made annie duke cry.
dave let the world know canada was famous for its tight, aggressive beaver.
dave got a 'nice hand' out of helmuth.
dave left tony g speechless.
dave made ivey blink.
dave was a stunt double in walker - texas ranger. he did the stuff chuck was too scared to do.
dave found haddon.
Long story made short... after the demise of my relationship with my partners in Canadian Poker Player and the Canadian Poker Tour I went through some dark times. I cared a HUGE amount about poker and, in particular, poker in Canada. I wanted to keep something going and then CanadianPoker.com became the home of Team Canuck Poker. That eventually waned and, much to my embarassment, I simply could not find the energy to keep up the site. I am apologized to the members of Team Canuck and I repeat that now -- sorry for letting you down.
I still play. About 300 hours a year (down from 1200). I still spend a fair amount of brain space on the game. I was just at the WSOP for 5 days and I think I played the best poker I have ever played. I lost a ton of money, of course.
The biggest change is that I simply do not have the energy or inclination to contribute much outside of my own world of playing and friendship. Posting "OK, so Daniel Negreanu is not in the game..." over and over has lost its lustre. This is partly due to age, I think. I am now 43 and something changed over the past few years. Ego does not matter to me like it once did. In part this is what drives some (or all) of us to contribute to aweome forums like this one. Personaly, I just don't care about the accolades anymore.
Having said that, it does give me a warm feeling to think that there are those who remember my contributions here. I will try and look in from time to time. Probably to post my own notes (I still make them) more than to respond to others.
And...
"My guess is that their contributions would be outdated now; just like JFK would be if we could put him in charge of American Social Change '09."
Uh, I doubt it. Harsh guess coming from someone who doesn't know me from Adam.
In fact, on this recent trip to Las Vegas I think I may have FINALLY plugged my biggest leak. Well... diminished the flow at least.
I never stop learning, thinking, and studying. Study, practice, and repeat. I may be wrong about things. But if I am it's not because I am outdated it's because I am dense.
Hopefully you see this, Dave. As previously stated, your book was the first I ever bought (poker-wise). I just wanted to take the opportunity to say "thanks". It got me motivated to improve, and to take the game seriously (to a point). While there can be debate about my success with the former, there is none about the latter. We are of a similar age, and stage in life. Enjoy your wife and kids, and the rest of your family too. There will always be time to play some cards, but our families are what keep us grounded. Thanks for dropping by. Don't be a stranger. You may like some of the changes.
Uh, I doubt it. Harsh guess coming from someone who doesn't know me from Adam.
I never stop learning, thinking, and studying. Study, practice, and repeat. I may be wrong about things. But if I am it's not because I am outdated it's because I am dense.
This made me change my signature. If I meant offense I promise I would have done it much more obscenely....but since you don't know me from Eve, I'll own the miscommunication.
Text sucks (at least in my untrained hands)..
I was trying to say that the old posts you guys made years ago are probably not earth shaking now..which would lead to links that 'prove me wrong'..which would turn this pointless thread into a positive one.. as it would be a learning experience for us who joined in the post-you and 04 entourage era.
In fact, on this recent trip to Las Vegas I think I may have FINALLY plugged my biggest leak. Well... diminished the flow at least.
I never stop learning, thinking, and studying. Study, practice, and repeat. I may be wrong about things. But if I am it's not because I am outdated it's because I am dense.
I cared a HUGE amount about poker and, in particular, poker in Canada. I wanted to keep something going and then CanadianPoker.com became the home of Team Canuck Poker. That eventually waned and, much to my embarassment, I simply could not find the energy to keep up the site. I am apologized to the members of Team Canuck and I repeat that now -- sorry for letting you down.
Wow... kind of embarrassed that I missed this thread! Dave, no worries, and no need to apologize. I for one totally understand that there might not be as much room in your life for canadianpoker.com as there once was. You were huge in making Canadian poker what it is, and there is a community of players that will always be in your debt.
We'll still drink in Regina/Vancouver/Las Vegas when we can!
Dave Scharf, All Aces, ScottyZ....sometimes I really think they're just urban legends.
How could they be so good that people still mourn their post-death years later?
My guess is that their contributions would be outdated now; just like JFK would be if we could put him in charge of American Social Change '09.
Am I wrong..does somebody want to link us to some relevant brilliance?
As for the relevance of Dave's older posts (and mine fwiw), if anyone cares to go back in time.... We were (with others of course... MickeyHoldem, ScottyZ, Magithighs come to mind in no particular order) posting a lot of strat when this site first started. TONS of it. Relevant then, relevant now. I'm not saying that to brag (if that's even a brag). Just stating a fact.
That doesn't, however, change the fact that we don't post here as often as we used to, for whatever reasons. I personally regret not posting here all that often anymore, but do check in when I can and occasionally post in the sections that interest me most--B&M, WSOP.
My brief poker story: Begin playing coincidentally a few years before Moneymaker wins WSOP and poker explodes. Make a moderately sick amount of money at poker in the two years that follow, all the while posting like a maniac on this forum. Then play less, go out more. Then work (all freelance) a LOT more, to the point where it's now seriously interfering with my ability to play live and online donkaments. Manage at least one 15K+/yr tournament score since though, but not playing much--maybe six 1K-ish buy-in MTT's/yr tops--and not posting much. And then finally, the coup de grace:
I start a blog.
It was Dave's fault. He asked me to do it, and I said yes.
As for Dave's story, it's pretty much the same as mine (I'm guessing, although it could be vastly different from mine) except with bigger wins.
To the new crop of posters, including you KristySea: Godspeed! This is still Canada's Poker Forum despite the rotating cast of characters, and players new to the game will always learn something from someone here, if at the very least by just thinking about the game in the first place.
Personally, I think the articles written back in the day are just as relevant today as they were when first posted. And the posters back then were top notch writers about strategy and helped me alot when I first started out. I wish Devo, Dave, Lou and the rest would contribute more again, but understand why they can't or don't. Forum is less today due in large part of their absence.
Personally, I think the articles written back in the day are just as relevant today as they were when first posted.
BORRRRING
Put up or shut up time...links or gtfo!
(if we're allowed to make random unsubstantiated claims- I want to fiercly declare that the fact that my second toe is shorter than my big toe makes my aces more likely to be cracked)
Try using the SEARCH feature with phrases like '3bet', 'squeeze play', or 'OESD/Flush Draw' instead of Hookers, Blow, and strapons and you should have better luck.
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How could they be so good that people still mourn their post-death years later?
My guess is that their contributions would be outdated now; just like JFK would be if we could put him in charge of American Social Change '09.
Am I wrong..does somebody want to link us to some relevant brilliance?
dave was winning big before chorney could spell clock. he has always been interested in improving his game and very helpful to others with the same outlook. i don't think that ever gets old. if you want to learn more, he has over 1500 posts here plus his profile will point you to his website.
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Oh, and Kristy? I think your guess-o-meter needs a tune up. Certain ideas and/or philosophies may go out of style, whether it is in poker or politics, but that does not mean that they are invalidated by the passage of time, or the shifting of fashions.
Dave's posts on bankrolll management and may others will never be outdated. The man knew his stuff.
Where he is now? He pretty much gave up poker after his $150000+ win in LA in 2006. He lost the drive to play. He feels guilty about dropping the forum and his blog but he just didn't want to do it anymore. Can't really fault him. I think without Dave and Devin this forum wouldn't be what it is today. Look at the number of people that were logged on when Devin hit the final table at the WSOP a few years back.
and Milo..you seem bitchy lately. Go cuddle the shit out Red, then post when you're all full of warm and fuzzy.
I want full marks for the set-up
As for my response, I just felt you seemed to be making a bit of an odd assumption. Usually your arguments, as opposed to your rants, are a little more nuanced than that. But what the hell do I know? I cannot even provide links to stuff . . . lol
Don't think I'm being bitchy just by disagreeing with you, but it has not been a good couple of weeks for me and mine, so maybe I am not the best judge of myself at the moment. Maybe I do need a break, or something . . .
Just wondered (clearly) that something might be so; and gave an all points call for the more nostalgic forumers to show us why these dead-posters are so revered.
Sorry you're on a life down-swing, hope it picks up for you soon!
He was quoted in a CP story that ended up in the Record that had something to do with poker and gambling a couple weeks ago.
dave let the world know canada was famous for its tight, aggressive beaver.
dave got a 'nice hand' out of helmuth.
dave left tony g speechless.
dave made ivey blink.
dave was a stunt double in walker - texas ranger. he did the stuff chuck was too scared to do.
dave found haddon.
Now that's funny.
I still play. About 300 hours a year (down from 1200). I still spend a fair amount of brain space on the game. I was just at the WSOP for 5 days and I think I played the best poker I have ever played. I lost a ton of money, of course.
The biggest change is that I simply do not have the energy or inclination to contribute much outside of my own world of playing and friendship. Posting "OK, so Daniel Negreanu is not in the game..." over and over has lost its lustre. This is partly due to age, I think. I am now 43 and something changed over the past few years. Ego does not matter to me like it once did. In part this is what drives some (or all) of us to contribute to aweome forums like this one. Personaly, I just don't care about the accolades anymore.
Having said that, it does give me a warm feeling to think that there are those who remember my contributions here. I will try and look in from time to time. Probably to post my own notes (I still make them) more than to respond to others.
And...
"My guess is that their contributions would be outdated now; just like JFK would be if we could put him in charge of American Social Change '09."
Uh, I doubt it. Harsh guess coming from someone who doesn't know me from Adam.
In fact, on this recent trip to Las Vegas I think I may have FINALLY plugged my biggest leak. Well... diminished the flow at least.
I never stop learning, thinking, and studying. Study, practice, and repeat. I may be wrong about things. But if I am it's not because I am outdated it's because I am dense.
I absolutely agree. Always loved the notion of the random $100 tip. I think about that on most of my trips that end in hotel stays....
stp
This made me change my signature. If I meant offense I promise I would have done it much more obscenely....but since you don't know me from Eve, I'll own the miscommunication.
Text sucks (at least in my untrained hands)..
I was trying to say that the old posts you guys made years ago are probably not earth shaking now..which would lead to links that 'prove me wrong'..which would turn this pointless thread into a positive one.. as it would be a learning experience for us who joined in the post-you and 04 entourage era.
My bad...Here, have an lolcat
What leak did you plug?
Really bad players will prefer to play limit since they are scared of NL.
If you don't play limit you miss out on this.
Note that I don't think I've seen them run a Diva 2/5 limit table...
I put up a new picture instead now:
"FAILURE"
"Nothing has ever failed quite as hard as you just did"
And Dave, don't worry about Kristy, she's kinda of a "newbie" around here... but we love her anyways....
Wow... kind of embarrassed that I missed this thread! Dave, no worries, and no need to apologize. I for one totally understand that there might not be as much room in your life for canadianpoker.com as there once was. You were huge in making Canadian poker what it is, and there is a community of players that will always be in your debt.
We'll still drink in Regina/Vancouver/Las Vegas when we can!
As for the relevance of Dave's older posts (and mine fwiw), if anyone cares to go back in time.... We were (with others of course... MickeyHoldem, ScottyZ, Magithighs come to mind in no particular order) posting a lot of strat when this site first started. TONS of it. Relevant then, relevant now. I'm not saying that to brag (if that's even a brag). Just stating a fact.
That doesn't, however, change the fact that we don't post here as often as we used to, for whatever reasons. I personally regret not posting here all that often anymore, but do check in when I can and occasionally post in the sections that interest me most--B&M, WSOP.
My brief poker story: Begin playing coincidentally a few years before Moneymaker wins WSOP and poker explodes. Make a moderately sick amount of money at poker in the two years that follow, all the while posting like a maniac on this forum. Then play less, go out more. Then work (all freelance) a LOT more, to the point where it's now seriously interfering with my ability to play live and online donkaments. Manage at least one 15K+/yr tournament score since though, but not playing much--maybe six 1K-ish buy-in MTT's/yr tops--and not posting much. And then finally, the coup de grace:
I start a blog.
It was Dave's fault. He asked me to do it, and I said yes.
As for Dave's story, it's pretty much the same as mine (I'm guessing, although it could be vastly different from mine) except with bigger wins.
To the new crop of posters, including you KristySea: Godspeed! This is still Canada's Poker Forum despite the rotating cast of characters, and players new to the game will always learn something from someone here, if at the very least by just thinking about the game in the first place.
That has earned me quite a few chippies still to this day.
Yeah..still works from time to time...
BORRRRING
Put up or shut up time...links or gtfo!
(if we're allowed to make random unsubstantiated claims- I want to fiercly declare that the fact that my second toe is shorter than my big toe makes my aces more likely to be cracked)
Very classy response All_Aces...