Seriously, unless you are a serious player or a student of the game, what a slow, boring, experience. Airing every hand might make for an interesting study, but for the casual observer it's more akin to watching paint dry.
I doubt the final table episodes did anything to bring new players into the game similar to the way the coverage from 2004 or 2005 did. At the same time, I'm not sure coverage such as that of the past would do much to bring in new players either, at least not without the huge online poker presence where new players could get hooked in the privacy of their own home.
Regardless, it seems the times when I might watch hours upon hours of poker coverage on TV are long past.
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I sneezed. "Bless you," she said. " Holding up a hand indicating for her to stop, I sneezed again. "Bless you," she said.
"Stop," I said. "There are a dozen..."- another sneeze interrupted me from continuing - "...more to come." I sneezed again. "Just stop saying it," I gasped before yet another sneeze brought me more discomfort.
This time around, I counted ten before I managed to be able to breathe again. Not a record, I thought to myself, as if sneezing nineteen times straight (my personal record, as it were) might be something to try and best. Frankly, I'd prefer the sneezing to stop altogether.
Stoopid allergies! A visit to the allergist weeks ago left me hope I might survive the upcoming allergy season, but that hope dwindles with every passing day. As I mentioned nearly a month ago, the serums that might finally give me relief are on backorder...still.
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It seems every time I start to get back into some type of regular exercise regimen, something gets in the way. Getting old sucks.
This time around, I seem to have developed some type of metatarsal related injury. Instead of running/hiking on a regular basis, I'm left to pop ibuprofen and ice the ball of my foot twice a day.
In some cruel form of irony, I sit here with my foot elevated and throbbing. It hurts when I take all the pressure off - sitting, laying on the couch, what have you. It hurts when I stand on it - makes sense. The ironic part? The only time it doesn't hurt is when I walk. The reason I find this ironic? The walking is the action that further exacerbates the injury, but it's the only time the foot doesn't hurt. Go figure.
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I've decided that this year I plan to do a 3-day backpack trip at least once a month. I love the fact I lucked into a 4-day work week! I'm taking suggestions for destinations. I'd prefer a 7-hour or less drive from Vegas but I'll consider something longer.
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6 comments:
I have to agree with you about watching the WSOP. With no way to play online, it is just not too interesting to me anymore. I'm still considering a trip out there for the poker tournaments in January, especially if the M has that offer you mentioned.
About your foot; any chance it could be gout?
I don't think it's gout. It's pain I've had before, usually resulting when I do something stupid such as jumping off a giant rock during a hike. The doctors call it metatarsalgia. I call it annoying ;)
You should try hiking in Yosemite National Park. It is beautiful. Especially the Half Dome trip. Also, the Hermit loop in the Grand Canyon is supposed to be a good hike. And almost anything in Southern Utah such as Bryce Canyson.
Thanks for the suggestions!
I've already planned the west rim hike in Zion. I'd like to do the Trans-Zion hike but don't think I want to push hard enough to fit it into a 4-day weekend.
I've been trying to decide which route to take through Bryce. I'd like to do something different than the typical Under The Rim route.
Also thinking about a few in the Escalante - Little Death Hollow, Grand Gulch, and Coyote Gulch are on the radar.
Yosemite is definitely on the radar as well. I'm thinking I might do the Panorama Trail with a day hike up Half Dome.
I think for the colder months I'll be focusing on Arizona. Probably do Pine Mountain, Upper Burro Creek, and maybe West Clear Creek.
During the summer, I'm thinking of renting a kayak and doing a float trip in northern Nevada, maybe Salmon Falls Creek.
Any other ideas?
Do yourself a favor and go get a set of custom made orthotics.
Mine are done by a chiropractor (Small town) and cost me 350$ makes all the difference in the world!!
I could not walk a mile without pain and such for several days afterwards.
It is amazing how well they work. pretty much pain free right away and 10 miles is no problem
I have used Vasyli orthotics for years. At least I did up until the Evil Empire saw fit to take away the wife's benefit package.
Before that, I used Superfeet green insoles. The Superfeet went into the trash the night we camped on the North Rim and I tested the Vasyli walking from the campground to the lodge for dinner.
Vasyli are difficult to find if you aren't sourcing them through a physical therapist or other medical-type person. Unfortunately, the Vasyli insoles I currently have are nearly a year old and need replaced :(
I've been researching the insoles I noticed at the New Balance store over the weekend. I'm thinking I'll be getting a set shortly to see how they do.
I do know that, based on experiences I watched the wife go through, I'll be staying away from the likes of The Good Feet Store and their ilk.
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