The waiting is over. 10 of us went out to dinner last night at Battista's Hole in the Wall. The Italian food and wine were great. We got to bed early last night and are ready to roll.
Breakfast in the room, watching a movie, Yoga with Yogi at 10:00, group photo op at 11:30 and cards in the air at high noon. Merlotgirl is crazy excited.
EndZone Dance has had a great trip so far winning 1,000 or so at the RIO and Orleans Poker Rooms. She then hit the bad beat last night and got a table share of $2,500.
We've got at least 11 of us playing in the event, and a $100 Last Man Standing Bet. The proceeds will go to the Last Man Standing that doesn't make the money.
I'll be Tweeting as often as I can, and giving updates on others after our breaks every couple hours.
Go Plano One-Outers!!!!!!
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Ivey and Daniel and Jen Oh My!
We arrived at the Rio without too much difficulty although the taxi stand was ridiculously long. We checked in using the $20 trick and requesting a newly renovated room in the Ipanema Tower. Got to our room and its great. 16th floor...partial strip view, and mountain view. We unpacked and went to eat at the All American Bar & Grill.
The food was quite good. Merlotgirl had the BLT and I had a cheddar burger. he highlight for me was that they had Egg Cream Sodas. A New York delicacy it had been years since I've had one and it was excellent!!
Off to the Will Call area for tomorrow's Tournament. We had already sent our cashiers checks, and registered weeks ago. Today we picked up our Seat Assignments, and food voucher ($10). I'm at Table 168 in the Brasilia Room. Merlotgirl is a few tables away at Table 186. We decide to go to the Brasilia Room and check out the logistics. As soon as we walk in the room Merlotgirl spots Jeffrey Lisandro. We walk around the perimeter of Event 25 Omaha/7 card Stud 8 or better. There's Sean Sheikhan (Sheiky). And at that table is Gavin Smith....and holy crap going to sit at his table is Phil Ivey...30 feet from us. This is very exciting. Merlotgirl goes off to the ladies room and on her way back in she almost runs into Daniel Negreanu. This is really pretty cool!
My favorite poker blogger has a bit he does where he lists the last 5 poker pros he's peed next to. I don't want to steal that bit...so we're going to go with the last 5 pros we almost ran over(or at least were pretty close to).
1 -David Benyamine
2- John Juanda
3- Daniel Negraneau
4-Jennifer Harmon
5- Svetlana Gromenkova
I'm getting autographs on my One Outer Baseball Cap. So far:
More to come...off to dinner now.
The food was quite good. Merlotgirl had the BLT and I had a cheddar burger. he highlight for me was that they had Egg Cream Sodas. A New York delicacy it had been years since I've had one and it was excellent!!
Off to the Will Call area for tomorrow's Tournament. We had already sent our cashiers checks, and registered weeks ago. Today we picked up our Seat Assignments, and food voucher ($10). I'm at Table 168 in the Brasilia Room. Merlotgirl is a few tables away at Table 186. We decide to go to the Brasilia Room and check out the logistics. As soon as we walk in the room Merlotgirl spots Jeffrey Lisandro. We walk around the perimeter of Event 25 Omaha/7 card Stud 8 or better. There's Sean Sheikhan (Sheiky). And at that table is Gavin Smith....and holy crap going to sit at his table is Phil Ivey...30 feet from us. This is very exciting. Merlotgirl goes off to the ladies room and on her way back in she almost runs into Daniel Negreanu. This is really pretty cool!
My favorite poker blogger has a bit he does where he lists the last 5 poker pros he's peed next to. I don't want to steal that bit...so we're going to go with the last 5 pros we almost ran over(or at least were pretty close to).
1 -David Benyamine
2- John Juanda
3- Daniel Negraneau
4-Jennifer Harmon
5- Svetlana Gromenkova
I'm getting autographs on my One Outer Baseball Cap. So far:
- John Juanda
- Svetlana Gromenkova
More to come...off to dinner now.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
The Loneliest #
is the number 1!!!!! 1 more day. Woooohoooo.
The advance scouting team has touched down in Vegas (Pinky, Nanuck, EndZone Dance and RJonTilt) We received some intel last night from Pinky and Nanuck. The most surprising thing was that Nanuck reports the flight was great. He doesn't like to fly. We attribute the great flight to the vodka that was imbibed at home, at the airport, and on board the plane.
Our reporters tell us that once they got to baggage claim, Nanuck was a bit surprised to find a limo driver holding a sign with Pinky's name on it. It seems Pinky hooked up a limo ride from the airport to the hotel. They drove out to the "Las Vegas" sign for some pictures, and then cruised around town for a bit while they polished off a bottle of champagne! Nice Touch!!!
No word yet if the $20 trick worked or not. With the Rio being an all suite hotel, and the upgraded suites being in extremely short supply, the best we can hope for is to get in the nerwly renovated Ipanema Tower.
There were many big time pros spotted. It was day 1 of the $10,000 Buy-In Deuce to Seven Lowball Tournament. This game is not played by amatuers, and virtually all of the 96 entrants were very recognizable. Durr, Helmuth and Negreanu are Day 1 casualties as 60 of the 96 make it through to day 2 which starts up again at 2:00 PDT. Amongst the chip leaders are Roland DeWolfe, John Juanda and Tim Phan. ( A side note about Tim Phan...or any Phan, Than, Fam or Nguyen....Merlotgirl says she would really rather not play at their table. Can you get a table change?).
Tonights schedule is to drop the Blondes off at Bo's Bunkhouse for the week at the Spa, go to dinner at Breadwinners (it is half price martini night!!!! woohoo) and pack. (Somehow or other I think online poker will get played tonight too). Our Chauffeur (Buck Nekkid Jr.) and his parents will be over to pick us up at 6:00AM! We will have the Mimosa's ready!!!!
Viva Las Vegas!!!!!!!!
The advance scouting team has touched down in Vegas (Pinky, Nanuck, EndZone Dance and RJonTilt) We received some intel last night from Pinky and Nanuck. The most surprising thing was that Nanuck reports the flight was great. He doesn't like to fly. We attribute the great flight to the vodka that was imbibed at home, at the airport, and on board the plane.
Our reporters tell us that once they got to baggage claim, Nanuck was a bit surprised to find a limo driver holding a sign with Pinky's name on it. It seems Pinky hooked up a limo ride from the airport to the hotel. They drove out to the "Las Vegas" sign for some pictures, and then cruised around town for a bit while they polished off a bottle of champagne! Nice Touch!!!
No word yet if the $20 trick worked or not. With the Rio being an all suite hotel, and the upgraded suites being in extremely short supply, the best we can hope for is to get in the nerwly renovated Ipanema Tower.
There were many big time pros spotted. It was day 1 of the $10,000 Buy-In Deuce to Seven Lowball Tournament. This game is not played by amatuers, and virtually all of the 96 entrants were very recognizable. Durr, Helmuth and Negreanu are Day 1 casualties as 60 of the 96 make it through to day 2 which starts up again at 2:00 PDT. Amongst the chip leaders are Roland DeWolfe, John Juanda and Tim Phan. ( A side note about Tim Phan...or any Phan, Than, Fam or Nguyen....Merlotgirl says she would really rather not play at their table. Can you get a table change?).
Tonights schedule is to drop the Blondes off at Bo's Bunkhouse for the week at the Spa, go to dinner at Breadwinners (it is half price martini night!!!! woohoo) and pack. (Somehow or other I think online poker will get played tonight too). Our Chauffeur (Buck Nekkid Jr.) and his parents will be over to pick us up at 6:00AM! We will have the Mimosa's ready!!!!
Viva Las Vegas!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
2 More Sleeps!!!
It is getting very exciting as we near the weekend. Some of the group is already either there, or en route. By Friday night the One-Outers will be there in full force.
There will be cocktails at McFaddens Irish Pub at the Rio starting @ 6:30, followed by a great Italian meal at Battista's Hole in the Wall. The free carafes of wine will be flowing as we toast to our friendship, comaraderie and hopefully, good luck.
It sure would be a lot of fun to see a cavalcade of One-Outers cash in this tournament. If anyone goes deep the cheering section could get a bit rowdy, and most definitely tipsy.
Latest events transpiring is that I've set up a Twitter account so that I can post to the blog remotely during the event. I'll update lengthy posts when I can, but I'll Tweet far more often, so that anyone wanting to keep up with our exploits will be able to do so. There's a Twitter link over on the right >>>>>>>>>
Here's a link to Kid Poker's latest V-Blog. He's having a great run at the WSOP so far.
Raw Vegas Video
There will be cocktails at McFaddens Irish Pub at the Rio starting @ 6:30, followed by a great Italian meal at Battista's Hole in the Wall. The free carafes of wine will be flowing as we toast to our friendship, comaraderie and hopefully, good luck.
It sure would be a lot of fun to see a cavalcade of One-Outers cash in this tournament. If anyone goes deep the cheering section could get a bit rowdy, and most definitely tipsy.
Latest events transpiring is that I've set up a Twitter account so that I can post to the blog remotely during the event. I'll update lengthy posts when I can, but I'll Tweet far more often, so that anyone wanting to keep up with our exploits will be able to do so. There's a Twitter link over on the right >>>>>>>>>
Here's a link to Kid Poker's latest V-Blog. He's having a great run at the WSOP so far.
Raw Vegas Video
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
3!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow!!!! 3 more days till we head west!!!
All I hope is that I play my A game...whatever that is. If I do that, I'll enjoy this tournament more than any other I've ever played. The experience is going to be fantastic!
You really should watch this little video I've attached regarding the 40 Years of the WSOP.
It shows you how it was back in the beginning.
40 Years of WSOP - Part 1 of 3 - Video - Poker News
Shared via AddThis
All I hope is that I play my A game...whatever that is. If I do that, I'll enjoy this tournament more than any other I've ever played. The experience is going to be fantastic!
You really should watch this little video I've attached regarding the 40 Years of the WSOP.
It shows you how it was back in the beginning.
40 Years of WSOP - Part 1 of 3 - Video - Poker News
Shared via AddThis
Monday, June 8, 2009
Four!!!!!!!
Four more days until the Shamrocks and Buck Nekkids fly to Vegas. Others are leaving on Wednesday and Thursday. Hopefully they'll leave some money for us to win.
We've customized our shirts with iron on patches on each sleeve. A Royal Flush on the left sleeve, and either the number 6 or 9 on the right sleeve. That represents the number conveyed upon us by The High Holy Tribunal of Plano One-Outers. (Nanuck and Cupcake, as it were). I've also customized my cap with a shamrock in the back middle. We've also picked up some Paint Pens for getting autographs of any famous Pokerati we may end up seeing. We've got one or two more errands to run, and then it's just wait until we leave.
It looked as if Kid Poker was going to win a bracelet in the 6 handed Limit Poker Event concluded yesterday. He began heads up play with a substantial chip lead, but fell short. losing to Bock Parker. While he didn't win, I think that's Daniel's 3rd cash so far this year.
Watch Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth Catch Up on RawVegas.tv
We've customized our shirts with iron on patches on each sleeve. A Royal Flush on the left sleeve, and either the number 6 or 9 on the right sleeve. That represents the number conveyed upon us by The High Holy Tribunal of Plano One-Outers. (Nanuck and Cupcake, as it were). I've also customized my cap with a shamrock in the back middle. We've also picked up some Paint Pens for getting autographs of any famous Pokerati we may end up seeing. We've got one or two more errands to run, and then it's just wait until we leave.
It looked as if Kid Poker was going to win a bracelet in the 6 handed Limit Poker Event concluded yesterday. He began heads up play with a substantial chip lead, but fell short. losing to Bock Parker. While he didn't win, I think that's Daniel's 3rd cash so far this year.
Watch Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth Catch Up on RawVegas.tv
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Six days!
Hello all - its guest blogger, merlotgirl.
Well, we are 6 days from Vegas and the 2009 WSOP!
I am crazy excited. We are both reading all the WSOP blogs and posts.
I would highly recommend RawVegas.tv. You can watch video blogs from all your favorite players. And click on the right hand side to Tao of Poker link to read a fun 2009 WSOP fashion blog.
I have been really thinking about what we will chant to support the teammates that get to the final table of our event.
I know that the Plano One Outers can chant something better than "POO!" so here is my suggestion:
Ready, okay
We're fired up
We're sizzlin'
Turnin up the heat
When it comes to poker,
POO can't be beat!
What do you think?
I'm out.
Well, we are 6 days from Vegas and the 2009 WSOP!
I am crazy excited. We are both reading all the WSOP blogs and posts.
I would highly recommend RawVegas.tv. You can watch video blogs from all your favorite players. And click on the right hand side to Tao of Poker link to read a fun 2009 WSOP fashion blog.
I have been really thinking about what we will chant to support the teammates that get to the final table of our event.
I know that the Plano One Outers can chant something better than "POO!" so here is my suggestion:
Ready, okay
We're fired up
We're sizzlin'
Turnin up the heat
When it comes to poker,
POO can't be beat!
What do you think?
I'm out.
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