Bill's on Thursday?

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  • I'm not going if GTA isn't going.
  • pokerJAH wrote: »
    I'm not going if GTA isn't going.
    They're having a flight sale for $600 return from Calgary this week only.
    When he gets here we'll take up a collection, so let the games begin.

    We already have 3 qualifiers and a total of 6 GOLD MEMBERS.

    We only have 6 more days to qualify for the June 14, 2 pm
    freeroll satellite at More Than Just Movies, so come one and all.

    All are welcome.
  • Today is Thurs. June 12 and we still have only 3 qualifiers. I guess Colin and I
    will have to play in the freeroll on Saturday at 2 pm for the SUPER SATELLITE
    to BRANTFORD CASINO on June 16 and June 23 and a warning to all, we will be
    bringing our A game.

    I am fast coming to the conclusion that this crowd does not recognize a gift horse
    in the mouth, but am still determined as ever to succeed in my
    endeavours to provide a daily poker tournament, where even if
    1 player shows up the show will go on.

    Come on gang, let's get with it.
  • I am fast coming to the conclusion that this crowd does not recognize a gift horse in the mouth

    Hi, long time reader of these crazy threads, first time caller.

    I don't think you're entirely clear on the gift horse in the mouth idiom, nor do I think you realize how underwhelming your "incredible" offer is, no matter how many times you use CAPS LOCK.

    As someone who works in the entertainment industry, I can sympathize with the incredible changes that have happened to home video distribution over the past decade. The local video store owner has been hit particularly hard, and when you are close to retirement age it must pose a whole different set of challenges - both financial and I'm sure existential as well.

    I'm sure you will adapt and find a new venture, but forcing it down people's throats and telling potential customers/GOLD MEMBERS that they are not smart enough to realize the value in your service is rarely a smart business or social move. All you can do is put yourself out there, be patient, work hard, and see if people bite... You can't explain someone into wanting something they don't want.

    I've seen others give you constructive feedback on here that you seem unable to receive without getting defensive, so I don't know how you will take this... But my hope is you can take a moment to step back, reevaluate things, and maybe move on to something new that you can be just as passionate about.

    Good luck!
  • CS wrote: »
    Hi, long time reader of these crazy threads, first time caller.

    I don't think you're entirely clear on the gift horse in the mouth idiom, nor do I think you realize how underwhelming your "incredible" offer is, no matter how many times you use CAPS LOCK.

    As someone who works in the entertainment industry, I can sympathize with the incredible changes that have happened to home video distribution over the past decade. The local video store owner has been hit particularly hard, and when you are close to retirement age it must pose a whole different set of challenges - both financial and I'm sure existential as well.

    I'm sure you will adapt and find a new venture, but forcing it down people's throats and telling potential customers/GOLD MEMBERS that they are not smart enough to realize the value in your service is rarely a smart business or social move. All you can do is put yourself out there, be patient, work hard, and see if people bite... You can't explain someone into wanting something they don't want.

    I've seen others give you constructive feedback on here that you seem unable to receive without getting defensive, so I don't know how you will take this... But my hope is you can take a moment to step back, reevaluate things, and maybe move on to something new that you can be just as passionate about.

    Good luck!
    Thanks for your input, but I'm not forcing anything down anyone's throat and I
    think I've come a long, long way in revising my initial plan. I've taken advice from
    Wetts and pkrfce to guarantee the PRIZES and have the 7 pm poker tournament
    and freerolls even if only 1 shows up.

    I've seen so many people on this forum trying to organize house games with
    the final result CANCELLED, not enough interest.

    All I'm saying is, if so, come to my place, THE GAME WILL NOT BE CANCELLED.
  • I'm out if Jah is not in
  • GTA Poker wrote: »
    I'm out if Jah is not in
    I'm so so disappointed, and I had arranged a collection for your $600 airfare
    from Calgary.
  • Remember when I was asking the question, " Who is John Galt ? "

    That must have been a little irritating, or maybe a lot.

    My question now is, since Milo and pkrfce9 have both won a $130 SUPER SATELLITE
    at BRANTFORD CASINO, which one of these gentlemen do you think will win the
    $1090 DEEP STACK at BRANTFORD CASINO entry that they will be playing for on
    Sat. 28 at 2 pm. at MORE THAN JUST MOVIES.

    Oh, maybe they would just like to flip a coin for it, since there's no competition.
  • Better hope that RookieC doesn't read this.
  • Milo wrote: »
    Better hope that RookieC doesn't read this.
    RookieC, aka " the Legend ", aka " the Vault ", aka " Chris " but really just Colin
    is even prepared to throw in his $30 for a GOLD MEMBERSHIP.

    DO WE HAVE ANY OTHER CHALLENGERS ?

    THE GAUNTLET HAS BEEN THROWN DOWN.

    THE DUEL STARTS TOMORROW. MAY THE BEST POKER PLAYER WIN.
  • RookieC aka the legend ?!?!?!

    StarTrek-mindblown.gif

    I'm back on the train. Colour me intrigued

    RookieC tho
  • Boy, you make me laugh. Where do you come up with such clips ?
  • Already have mine . . .
  • ... Milo and pkrfce9 have both won a $130 SUPER SATELLITE at BRANTFORD CASINO ...
    If Milo and pkrfce9 are playing tonight's satellite, good luck.
    I got a phone call from a couple of friends reminding me to go to Brantford tonight, but the online games are just too juicy to pass up for now. There were seven seats sold as of this afternoon.
  • BlondeFish wrote: »
    If Milo and pkrfce9 are playing tonight's satellite, good luck.
    I got a phone call from a couple of friends reminding me to go to Brantford tonight, but the online games are just too juicy to pass up for now. There were seven seats sold as of this afternoon.
    Don't know if they're going tonight because they had the option of buying
    whatever entry suited their individual schedules.
  • I am not playing tonight's . . . to short a notice to change my day around to make sure I can get to Brantford on time.
  • There were 28 players tonight. Hopefully there will be more players on June 23. In case I'm out of Casino Rama's tournament early, I may try to join Milo & pkrfce9.
    Milo wrote: »
    I am not playing tonight's . . . to short a notice to change my day around to make sure I can get to Brantford on time.
  • Greg took his shot last night . . . unsuccessfully as it turns out. He will be trying to win direct entry (like me) on the 28th. Not to shill but it is a short field so far. Lots of room for more.

    Buddy, if you do go next Monday, please introduce yourself. Would love to say hello . . .
  • Milo wrote: »
    Greg took his shot last night . . . unsuccessfully as it turns out. He will be trying to win direct entry (like me) on the 28th. Not to shill but it is a short field so far. Lots of room for more.

    Buddy, if you do go next Monday, please introduce yourself. Would love to say hello . . .
    I can not believe that Milo who joined The Poker Forum in Dec. 2007 and a prolific
    contributor of 13513 posts and BlondeFish who joined in Sept. 2005 with 4807 post
    contributions have NEVER MET.

    I've been here since April with 209 posts and have met both, like and respect both
    not only for their advice and willingness to try to help me get this FUN POKER CONCEPT off the ground but also because I can tell both of them to screw off if
    I don't agree with them. Both have taken abuse from me. Maybe that's a start of
    true friendship.

    I would like to make my place a meeting ground for all the characters on this site,
    where for $1 a day, $30 / month GOLD MEMBERSHIP, you can play poker everyday if
    you wish and maybe match up the words with a face. Maybe a lasting friendship.

    Something to think about.
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