September 2, 2024: No Teasing
This is NOT a thread about teasers as it relates to gambling. This IS about the Cubs and their recent push for a Wild Card spot in the NL; no teasing boys! What a run it’s been for the Cubs. … Continued
August 29, 2024: Bet Bet Bet Bet Bet
Ah, the return to gambling… it’s been fun. Took a number of years off, after many rounds with local bookies and offshore accounts; sounds like I was betting a lot… not really. I think my account was shut down in … Continued
August 28, 2024: Getting Hot
As we experienced potentially our last couple really hot days in Chicago earlier this week, the Cubs were busy getting hot too, sweeping through 3 pretty good pitchers in Pittsburgh, making maybe their final push for a Wild Card spot. … Continued
August 26, 2024: Adding Long Plays
OK. I’ve placed some NFL future bets. I hesitated because my future bets have done so bad thus far, as well as, didn’t want to limit my bankroll for short term plays, especially with college and pro football kicking off, … Continued
August 21, 2024: Happy Birthday Eve
“Good morning, it’s me. Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday Eve. Hope you’re going to have a good day. We’ll see you tomorrow. Love you. Bye.” My Mom left me that voice mail 9 years ago today; thankfully … Continued
August 20, 2024: Back to School
From 7 years old, to 7th grade; it feels like it’s happened that quick. Today was my son’s first day of school. It’s kind of an emotional day. Summer is over; a new school year begins. The routine that we … Continued
August 19, 2024: Baez Returns
It’s been 3 years since that fateful summer… when the Cubs “blew it up”. How’ve we been since then btw? Shit, basically. Yeah, let’s get rid of the team that makes the playoff every year after 162 games, but comes … Continued
August 18, 2024: End of Summer
Our days are numbered… When we told our son last week that he was going back to school in 10 days, a look of panic spread over his face. WHAT?!?! He was in disbelief… no way his video game playing … Continued
August 14, 2024: All In Time
I was hoping to get back on the poker tables on our last night in Vegas, but who knows; we’ll see how it goes. Another day of eating, walking, and going in the pool. We always had one of those … Continued
August 13, 2024: Tourney Time
A couple trips ago I couldn’t believe what I saw: the Flamingo had closed its poker room. You know how many hours I played poker in that room?!?! I had to walk by where it used to be a couple … Continued