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11 January

Poker addiction

Dana got a taste of poker a month or two ago, and she has taken it to heart as she is wont to do :). We play no limit Texas Hold 'em with our friends an average of once per week now (usually for 5 to 10 bucks a person), and I'm finally starting to suck a little bit less.

We played in earnest while back in PA for the holidays. A game started each night with at least 5 people (Dana, Bob, Jamin, and I were the constant participants). I won twice, got second once, and got destroyed 2 other times. Some fun notes:

One of my wins came against Dana, when I hit two runners for a full house. She was not happy:

Josh: K,Q
Dana: 2,2
Board: K, 2, J, K, Q

Jamin and I both made strong cases for ourselves as the Greatest Dealer in the World. Just ask us ;)!
I need to keep an even temper in order to succeed. My biggest mistakes occur when I get frustrated, bored, or start winning too early.
A set of 9s does not beat two flopped 9-Q straights, even if 3 people go in on the SECOND HAND. Thanks Shawn...
Bob and Jamin once again coin a genius phrase: "Akbar is all over that hand." Don't get it? Here's a hint: "It's a trap!"

Anyway, the experience at home seemed to help me (at least in keeping an even head throughout). I've won two out of two poker games since returning to WA. Either that or I am just getting lucky :).