# Poker on the Appalachian Trail - Q3 2009 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [July 3, 2009, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756 "2009-07-03T00:00:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2009, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/61 "2009-09-12T03:48:21Z")
I’m pretty much done. I’ve played these weekly games for years only to come to the realization that I’m just not any good at it. I thought that someday I’d get a handle on it or insight or something, but nothing. It’s time for me to be rid of the aggravation of trying to do something that’s just beyond my scope. I have enjoyed playing with you guys and gals. There was a time that Thursday night was a highlight of my week, now I literally dread having a hand dealt to me. I really don’t have the first clue of what to do with any two cards and that’s just terrifying. That’s so much different than the feeling that I had when I thought I could win, and I just don’t have that feeling any more. What’s worse, I can’t imagine ever getting it back. Don’t freak out. Other than poker, life is still fine. I haven’t played a live hand or online hand since last quarter, I have just lost my taste for the whole thing. Maybe someday I’ll get the urge and try it again, you never know. I just didn’t want to leave you hanging, wondering why I wasn’t playing any more. It’s certainly nothing personal against the group, I’m just not playing poker at all. ---
**Author:** ![Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a9a28c/32.png) [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2009, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/62 "2009-09-13T04:00:43Z")
Sorry to hear that, Duke. I always enjoyed your company. ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/63 "2009-09-14T03:40:13Z")
It’s been fun playing with you. Come back when you feel like it. We’ll probably be talking about you. ---
**Author:** ![Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a9a28c/32.png) [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/64 "2009-09-14T06:45:40Z")
nm ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/65 "2009-09-14T17:51:49Z")
Well, good to hear from you **Duck**! Hope to hear from you from time to time. Take it easy until then. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/66 "2009-09-17T01:34:42Z")
> [@Duke\_of\_Rat](#): > > I’m pretty much done. I’ve played these weekly games for years only to come to the realization that I’m just not any good at it. I thought that someday I’d get a handle on it or insight or something, but nothing. It’s time for me to be rid of the aggravation of trying to do something that’s just beyond my scope. I feel the same way, sometimes. And you used to beat me pretty regularly, if I recall. Best wishes, always. > [@Yeticus\_Rex](#): > > Awwww…sorry to disappoint…too much stuff going on this week… No worries. Thanks for the hotel recommendation, nice joint. I survived the canyon, but only just. I don’t think I’ll be home in time for this week’s game. I’ll be back next week with tales of adventure and finding America. ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/67 "2009-09-17T18:57:52Z")
Guys, I might be totally screwed for good…and that’s not good. I’ve been on Poker Time all these years and for some reason (like last week), I couldn’t find our weekly game. One of you mentioned and linked Crazy Poker, so I just downloaded it, and found our game. But now it doesn’t recognize my account name that holds the $10.14. It says I must register, which means “new account”, which means “How the hell do I fund it?” Ideas? ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/68 "2009-09-17T19:28:27Z")
Did you try support at Poker Time? If they don’t support the microgaming anymore, could they cash you out in a manner that you could then fund Crazy with your big $10.14 roll? ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/69 "2009-09-17T19:31:52Z")
I talked to Crazy Poker rep and he said that they don’t recognize other account names from other microgaming sites and plus “You’re a Yank, sorry mate.” I will try talking to a Poker Time rep, but I don’t know what they can do. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2009, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/70 "2009-09-18T03:44:28Z")
> [@Yeticus\_Rex](#): > > I talked to Crazy Poker rep and he said that they don’t recognize other account names from other microgaming sites and plus “You’re a Yank, sorry mate.” I will try talking to a Poker Time rep, but I don’t know what they can do. Let me know if you get anything worked out. I’m probably in the same boat you are. The really sucky part is that when we had to leave Pokertropolis, I installed Crazy Poker. A few weeks later, when I launched the app and it was doing its self-updating thing, it came up as Poker Time and it has been ever since. (At the time, I figured Time bought out Crazy; it wasn’t 'til later that I found out it hadn’t happened that way to everyone.) So they hijacked me away from the site I wanted, then cut off access to the only game I play. ---
**Author:** ![Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a9a28c/32.png) [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2009, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/71 "2009-09-18T03:53:55Z")
Ouch, Yeti. Overworked Ast found his way back to our game, but he needs to play next week to be standings-eligible. Lady Luck was my beeyotch\* this week: 1 Oslo 2 Dag 3 Ast 4 Missy I knocked Dag out with a mighty 62o that made two pair, and I get credit for all the kills this week (IIRC). Standings with only one game left: 1 Miss Take 65.0 2 Yeticus Rex 64.4 3 Dag Otto 58.9 4 Robot Arm 49.3 5 Oslo Ostragoth 48.6 Root needs to play and finish last so I can come up from the basement for some sunshine and fresh air - I’m looking a little pale and sickly. We need a theme for the next quarter. Ideas? “I got your teabag right here, rivverin’ effer!” \*Dammit, I can never Google a link to a sound cap when I need one. ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2009, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/72 "2009-09-18T17:31:58Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > Let me know if you get anything worked out. I’m probably in the same boat you are. > > The really sucky part is that when we had to leave Pokertropolis, I installed Crazy Poker. A few weeks later, when I launched the app and it was doing its self-updating thing, it came up as Poker Time and it has been ever since. (At the time, I figured Time bought out Crazy; it wasn’t 'til later that I found out it hadn’t happened that way to everyone.) So they hijacked me away from the site I wanted, then cut off access to the only game I play. Same exact thing happened to me. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2009, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/73 "2009-09-18T22:09:13Z")
> [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](#): > > We need a theme for the next quarter. Ideas? “I got your teabag right here, rivverin’ effer!” I already made a suggestion to draw in new players. **The SDMB Health-Care, Show-Us-Your-Boobs Mafia, with Kittens (also poker)** ---
**Author:** ![Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a9a28c/32.png) [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2009, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/74 "2009-09-19T06:39:51Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > I already made a suggestion to draw in new players. > > **The SDMB Health-Care, Show-Us-Your-Boobs Mafia, with Kittens (also poker)** Link? ---
**Author:** ![Yeticus\_Rex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/a698b9/32.png) [@Yeticus\_Rex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yeticus_Rex)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/75 "2009-09-21T18:07:52Z")
> [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > I already made a suggestion to draw in new players. > > **The SDMB Health-Care, Show-Us-Your-Boobs Mafia, with Kittens (also poker)** Maybe a new poker site…is Bodog still viable? ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2009, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/76 "2009-09-25T01:35:08Z")
Has our game gone the way of all things? I logged in to Poker Time and I can’t see it (which was expected), but don’t see any buddies logged in either (maybe they’re blocking that, too). I’ve been out of touch for a bit, would show up just for the chat. If y’all are around, I’ll be at my usual handle on AIM. ---
**Author:** ![Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a9a28c/32.png) [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2009, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/77 "2009-09-25T01:35:15Z")
An upgrade to Crazy is hanging on me… ---
**Author:** ![Dag\_Otto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@Dag\_Otto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dag_Otto)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2009, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/78 "2009-09-25T02:54:43Z")
Results: 1. Dag 2. Oslo 3. Missy and my first Royal (I think it’s my first): MissTake sitting in seat 1 with 1930.00 Oslo\_Ostra sitting in seat 2 with 1545.00 Dag\_Otto sitting in seat 3 with 1025.00[Dealer] MissTake posted the small blind - 15.00 Oslo\_Ostra posted the big blind - 30.00 \*\* Dealing cards to Dag\_Otto: Qd, 10d Dag\_Otto called - 30.00 MissTake called - 30.00 Oslo\_Ostra checked \*\* Dealing the flop: Ad, Jd, Jh MissTake checked Oslo\_Ostra checked Dag\_Otto checked \*\* Dealing the turn: Kd MissTake bet - 30.00 Oslo\_Ostra folded Dag\_Otto called - 30.00 \*\* Dealing the river: 6c MissTake bet - 60.00 Dag\_Otto raised to 330.00 MissTake called - 330.00 Dag\_Otto shows: Qd, 10d MissTake mucks: 5d, 7d Dag\_Otto wins 810.00 from the main pot ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2009, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/79 "2009-09-25T18:33:50Z")
Nice hand. I got a reply from Poker Time. It’s very polite and florid (he uses the word “unfortunately” three times), but it basically boils down to “for your convenience, we’re screwing you.” My search continues. ---
**Author:** ![Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a9a28c/32.png) [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2009, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756/80 "2009-09-26T06:46:12Z")
Final standings of the quarter: Yeticus Rex 64.4 Miss Take 62.5 Dag Otto 61.1 Robot Arm 49.3 Oslo Ostragoth 48.7 Wins: 4 MissTake 3 Dag 2 Oslo, Root 1 Yeti Cashes: 9 Missy, Oslo 7 Dag 6 Root 4 Yeti 1 Ast [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-on-the-appalachian-trail-q3-2009/501756.md?page=5)