The answer is 42.

I sat down to play some late night poker and ended up dropping a little over 2 buyins at my uber lowness on PokerStars.  Rammed everything into the middle preflop on one of my four tables with pocket Kings.  Called by an AJs.  He hit 'em both... So there went 1-1/2 buyins (since I was up on that table at the time.  Then pocket J's got me slapped, when my read was that the player was pushing my buttons from last position.  I guess he thought AA was good button to be pushing.  Seat open table 1! No waiting!  Sigh.  I remained oddly calm, but won't deny that old familiar feeling was at play, tilt was bangin' on the door, and I really did want to get even.  So, I played on for a while longer, but just recognized it as being tossed around by the waves.  So, I called it a night.  I'll get 'em back... like usual, but I just tire of counting those same damn nickles and dimes again!  To those of you who may have won 'em from me, could you at least shine 'em up a little before sending them back across the ole virtual felt!?!  : P

Heard last night that there is a poker tournament this weekend, being hosted by the Shriners which Big Red and I may drop in on.  It will be at the Eagles Aerie, where we usually play, but this is supposed to be a different crowd.  Who knows, we might get to meet some new people...AND take their money!  What could be better!  They're playing Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm.  I'm not sure on many details though.  So, we may be winging it.  HAH, winging... eagles... get it!?!  : )

In other news hmmm, oh there was something on my mind, oh yeah... today's my BIRTHDAY!  I'm 42.  Yet another year above ground is ALWAYS a plus, I'm fond of it.  Recall the importance of the number from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, as "the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, the Universe, and Everything." 

Hope all is well with each and everyone of you!

Regards,

cheer_dad

Here I sits...

Not only do I continue to "watch" I've gone catatonic in the process as well.  There are a number of processes in the job which require simply observation and witnessing of an event.  You know, my human viewing of an automated process not only confirms that it works but keeps the blasted computers at bay, lest they eventually become like the Terminator robot overlords!  SOOO, here again I "sits" on the conference call awaiting the inevitable. 

I think my eye is beginning to twitch...

Regards,

cheer_dad

Paperwork time

There is much paperwork to be done today by the wife and I.  But today's the day, and we've put it off too long.  Time to brush up on the writing skills and draft up some real persuasive magic.  What are we doing?  Writing up her job application for the Bureau...  I don't like writing up my own, let alone someone else's, but it's got to be done. 

Where's the weekend gone?

Wish us luck on the writing and on her successfully landing the job!  But, it's always been easier looking for a job when you've got a job.  This one could just be a lot better for her.  Anything that makes life for my baby better, or easier... well let's just say I'm for it!

Regards,

cheer_dad

I have ARRIVED!

You know your blog has REALLY ARRIVED when your employer's internet proxy coughs up one of these babies!!!  This may be one of the proudest moments of my "Adult/Mature" life!  : )

But thanks to friends in low places (thanks Uncle June & Del) I was not only alerted to the issue, but was also able to rectify the problem.  So now my blogladytes... feel free to return to your basking in the glow of cheer_dad's wanton disregard for moral turpitude and shit SHOOT!   Actually, I'm a little confused I haven't ranted profanic at all recently, not so much as a "dubya-tee-efff"...!?!  Haven't used the word boobies, in like forever!  (Oh damn it... I mean dadgummit.)  BUT, you know this high moral fiber that's holding this great country together is important to me, so I'll do my part to get back on the ole straight-and-narrow.  (Maybe it was the spammer who was posting the links to the Asian porn sites on my old blog posts until I went all moderator-ish on his ass, I mean heiney...  Okay, okay, I'll stop now.  Interestingly though, the filters didn't get hung up on "Gambling!"  I can't tell you the number of the poker blogs that I read regularly who've been banned as Gambling sites and get a similarly phrased denial message... Not that you can place a single wager on a one of them, but just key words of "poker" or "vegas" and it's like "THE MAN" puts up a "Road Closed" sign on the information super-D-duper highway.  Or as Shamus might say, these here intertubes!  There oughta be a law agin it!

Looking forward to the long-weekend, although we have no plans to do anything or go anywhere.  It'll just be nice to get away from the job for a while and cuddle for warmth with the wife.  Hmmm, maybe even a little online poker debauchery is in order too.  : P

Time to run kiddies... just a little under 2 hours and you can call me outa here!

Regards,

cheer_dad

World Blogger Championship of Online Poker, 2010 edition!

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Registration code: 196827

Regards,

cheer_dad

No, really?

C'mon... 7 degrees?!?  That shouldn't be legal for Monday.  Then again Monday's themselves should be outlawed as well.  Yes, it was a cold morning here in the 'burg.  Snow and ice still covers the ground, but at least I'm not committed to 4-wheel drive for the morning commute now.  But, I heard there is more of the white stuff in the forecast, so hunker down and pray for spring. 

The first game Eagles' Texas Hold'em Tournament of 2010 treated me good.  I finished 2nd to Eric Shuman on Friday.  As Uncle June mentions over on his blog http://jrruble.blogspot.com/ we were pleasantly surprised by the turnout of 30 players, despite the snowfall.  Thanks to everyone who showed up for the game and we sincerely hope everyone had a good time.  I drank excessively (yeah go figure) and sloughed off the work week burden.  I was boss-less last week (and again this week) and so I've been inserted into the mix for a few extra duties.  They're not so bad in and of themselves but not when coupled with everything else on the plate.  But, this too shall pass. 

Saturday (skip ahead to evening) since we slept in.  Big Red took her position in front of the TV to cheer her beloved Dallas Cowboys on to their first playoff win of the season against the Philadelphia Eagles.  Like I posted to Facebook, it would've made life rough around our home for a while had they not won. 

The kiddies of Wood County should be headed back to school today, after nearly a week of snow days last week.  I'm sure the homework will flow...  Also, Cole's basketball games and practice will finally get underway and there will be all those makeup games to tend to as well.  The first game is tonight, which reminds me I need to leave a little early to get him there on time. 

Next up on the Poker front...Frank's wanting me to head up with him to Wheeling Island on the 18th for a WSOP NLHE Super Satellite.  Buy-in is $130.  The "points" winner of this and the 3 prior events will receive the added bonus of playing heads up against WSOP 2009 final tabler Darvin Moon, in what Wheeling is billing as the Ultimate Challenge.  Check out the website for additional details on this event and all the other promotional tournaments being offered.  http://www.wheelingisland.com/Poker-Tournaments.aspx?mainpageid=31&subpageid=35

The Yanok's will play host at the end of the month January 29th, with their start to the 2010 Yanok's Poker Season.  I believe he said every game night will feature 2 tournaments, with both being qualifier events for the year end extravaganza.  I mention this only because I'm now the defending champion!  : P

Beyond that, also keep on your radar February 5th at 7:00pm at the Eagles Lodge where a charity Hold'em Tournament is scheduled for the Relay for Life.  The organizers are hoping to draw a sizeable crowd for this one, so please come out to play and help out this worthy cause.  $20 tournament +$5 donation. 

One week later on the February 12th, will be the next regularly scheduled Eagles Tournament.  So there's plenty of games set up for our immediate future.  Almost enough to quench even my poker thirst.  I'll be seeing you here, there, and everywhere!

Regards,

cheer_dad 

Work week done, see y'all at the Eagles for Poker tonight!

You can call me missing from work, very shortly.  It's my short day, and perhaps I'll take the short bus home, but I digress.  Long week, and the kidlets made out like bandits on missing school due to Snow Days.  Man I really miss those days! 

I've got to get Cole at the house and take him to Pre-Bowl.  Immediately following that, my mom is picking him up, as he is staying with them tonight, so he can go hunting again in the morning.  This time is muzzle-loader season.  The kid is really turning into quite the hunter.  Like a little Elmer Fudd!  : P  Sorry Cole, buddy, had to take the shot!

Beyond that tonight Uncle June insists that it'll be GAME ON tonight at the Eagles at 7pm!  So bring your $20 to get in on the Texas Hold'em Tournament, registration starts at 6:00pm.  Bring some extra just in case you feel like contributing to the obligatory cash game which will certainly ensue (cheer_dad's gonna need a BEER FUND!)

Hope to see everyone there, and I hope to see Aces! 

Regards,

cheer_dad

Cut and Paste

It's like someone hit ctrl-c and ctrl-v, for the rest of the workweek! Or so says my Google widget...

Today, the kiddies got to remain snuggled in their beds since Wood County Schools in WV were closed due to the snowfall. I had little trouble getting to work in 4-wheel drive, but I'm sure the backroads might have presented some challenges for the buses. Might as well ease them back into school after a long Christmas break anyway. : )

I'm not exactly looking forward to today's treadmill run, having slacked off a bit while I was off on my extended break. But, I did bring the clothes to head down to the gym at lunch. I'll be happy to get in the 3 mile "run" as a jog, jaunt, or crawl. Prolly still sweat out some of the Corona had from New Years Eve... or some of that Wild Turkey liqueur. The good news is of course that there was no back-talk from the liver!

There's been little activity on the poker front for ole cheer_dad. I would have put in a few hundred hands yesterday online if the wife hadn't put me to work on stripping wallpaper yesterday. Grrrr! But the long dry spell from pokery goodness will most certainly come to an end this Friday, January 8th, 2010, since Uncle June has sent out his notice of the Texas Hold'em Tournament at the Eagles. Game time is 7:00pm, registration begins at 6:00pm, along with my alcohol consumption. An even $20 gets you in the tournament this time, as Uncle June made the executive decision to stop making change for everyone. (hehe) It'll just leave a few extra bills in your pockets for the cash games which always follow. Recall from a previous post that the last one got pretty beefy for a local game, especially since it was only a .25/.50 blinds nlhe game. All hail the multi-rebuyers!

Beyond that coming up on the 29th of January the Yanok's will be doing their fine hosting job to get the year going in the right poker direction for us all. I look forward to many late night weekends with you all!

Good luck, good skill throughout the year 2010!

Regards,

cheer_dad