Saturday, July 29, 2006
Today is the Big Day for Jack and James A.D.
It's been 8 months and 7 days since I reserved my room at the Rio last November in anticipation of playing in this WSOP main event.
It's been a long time coming, but today is the day. I start on table 89 seat 6 and Jack is on a high numbered tables, too, so weI will probably be playing with the same players all day. (They break the tables from the low numbers.) I like that, unless I am on the same table with several pros.
The first day of play ended at 2:45 am this morning, so I expect to be playing about 13 hours today, bagging and signing off on my chip count for a hour or so and then seeking liquid refreshment to celebrate surviving the 1st day. Let's hope my expectations are met. I believe Jack and I can both celebrate surviving the first day. Some really big names were eliminated yesterday, so anything can happen.
Rod and Neal B. as well as 6 members of Jack's family and friends are here for the kickoff, although spectators are not allowed in the room until all the alternates (500 or so each day is the rumor) are seated.
I am ready for the cards to be in the air less than 2 hours from now.
Check cardplayer.com for updates as it will probably be at least tomorrow afternoon before I post again.
It's been a long time coming, but today is the day. I start on table 89 seat 6 and Jack is on a high numbered tables, too, so weI will probably be playing with the same players all day. (They break the tables from the low numbers.) I like that, unless I am on the same table with several pros.
The first day of play ended at 2:45 am this morning, so I expect to be playing about 13 hours today, bagging and signing off on my chip count for a hour or so and then seeking liquid refreshment to celebrate surviving the 1st day. Let's hope my expectations are met. I believe Jack and I can both celebrate surviving the first day. Some really big names were eliminated yesterday, so anything can happen.
Rod and Neal B. as well as 6 members of Jack's family and friends are here for the kickoff, although spectators are not allowed in the room until all the alternates (500 or so each day is the rumor) are seated.
I am ready for the cards to be in the air less than 2 hours from now.
Check cardplayer.com for updates as it will probably be at least tomorrow afternoon before I post again.
