Here in California, I finally got around to scheduling a poker night and invited a number of co-workers and neighbors. And two days later, Rick's second law of poker night was proven true: everyone on the distribution, once they accept the invitation, must immediately proceed to explain to everyone else how they barely know how to play poker.
Direct quotes from the e-mail thread:
"sounds like you will be taking the money from me."If the past is any guide, I'm going to lose money on Friday night.
"I haven't played in (many) years. But, after losing so much $$$ in 2008, why not lose a bit more to friends over beers."
"I'm not much of a poker player."
"I am a real novice at poker and know only the basic rules."
I can't imagine getting together with the same group of guys on the same night every week in the same place. How pathetic!
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-Bill
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p.s. We miss you.
Oh, if only it were every week. I'm lucky to get it 3-4x/year...
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of which, what are you doing Friday night? Any chance you want to
come to the East Bay? ;)
Oh, if only it were every week. I'm lucky to get it 3-4x/year...
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of which, what are you doing Friday night? Any chance you want to
come to the East Bay? ;)
I'm leaving on Thursday for the Inauguration.s Besides, I'm really bad at poker.
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-B
Well I'll wait to hear back on how well you fare before I invite myself to "lose some money" too. sI had a game in college that I never resurrected. sYou've inspired me. s:)
ReplyDeleteWe continued the poker games in your basement for quite a while after you left.s Imagine the shock we had when the new family finally moved in.s I think Henry nailed itsby pointing out that was probablyswhysthe fridge was so poorly stocked.
ReplyDeleteDammit, if i wasn't in the middle of a blizzard, signature-gathering, crazy-ass special election, I'd fly out there and take your money too.
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