Thinking Out Loud

[Paulie_D]

Hmmm...now you tell me.

Lucky I haven"t booked December yet.  

[PHIL_TC]

Great post first Des, look forward to reading more... any errrrm technical staff required in the January / February trip?..    

[ian.ski309]

The first post has me hooked. Looking forward to seeing this blog develop  

[AAroddersAA]

I"ve just sent an email to the Gaming Director at Caesars Palace to discuss repeating the APAT North American Amateur Poker Championship again, later in season six - probably January or February. 

I don"t necessarily expect a UK contingent to go this time, but with the US market on the verge of opening up it would seem to make sense for APAT to maintain our presence there to build on what we did in October. 

Plus having had the experience of running an event there, I"m sure there is a lot we could do to really create some local hype around any potential event this season.

I think you would get a UK contingent.

Will be reading this blog with interest btw

[Des]

Hmmm...now you tell me.

Lucky I haven"t booked December yet.  

You need GA!  

[Des]

Great post first Des, look forward to reading more... any errrrm technical staff required in the January / February trip?..    

I"d hate to disincentivise you Phil...just yet!

[Santino67]

Legendary opening to what will surely be a fascinating journey  

[Fatcatstu]

Great opening des. Myself ger and the rock are very interested

[AceOnTheRiver]

Gripped by this already and looking forward to more.

2 observations

1.

I don"t necessarily expect a UK contingent to go this time,

Sorry, have you met us?

2. Des isn"t THAT Ginger  

[AJDUK]

20 May 1989
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It was a different age for mobile entertainment and all I had was a little portable radio which allowed me to catch fragments of the Liverpool and Everton FA Cup Final which was playing out as the bus lurched from small town to small town.   Football was a rarity on TV back then and missing this game was just one of several things troubling me.
...

You were on that bus the same time that I was sciving pushing trolleys in Tesco"s car park in Abingdon when I used to work two jobs/7 days a week. I"m often reminded of that day just like you have done here!

I"ve just sent an email to the Gaming Director at Caesars Palace to discuss repeating the APAT North American Amateur Poker Championship again, later in season six - probably January or February. 
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Please make it late-feb onwards or you right royally screw up our Vegas plans next year having already screwed them up with the WCOAP!!!

Deb and I both work in purchasing, and we never knew you did. Conversation for the future methinks. Looking forward to this blog a lot  

[Cyntaf]

Wow Des. First off, apologies as 53 is no age at all. This must have been one great guy, firstly looking at his off spring and secondly the fact that your looking for someone who is no longer with you. This was quite soon after and you sound as if you may have been a little delerious for whatever reason. I know exactactly where you are coming from and the memory/experience is as real as any other. God Bless.

You starting this blog is phenominal. and I as many others look forward to it"s continuation.

Life doesn"t always run as we would like, however they are all experiences. Your Ex and Your children along with Sian, daughter and your newly expected arrival are all in the mix. These ingredients make for one hell of a future, which will be very fullfilling and happy.  

You are a one off true gentleman and I am very pleased to have crossed paths with You on this very short journey known as life, and I, Leann and all the gang wish you the very best Des.

Paul Mac. Xxx

[KarmaDope]

I"ve just sent an email to the Gaming Director at Caesars Palace to discuss repeating the APAT North American Amateur Poker Championship again, later in season six - probably January or February. 

I don"t necessarily expect a UK contingent to go this time, but with the US market on the verge of opening up it would seem to make sense for APAT to maintain our presence there to build on what we did in October. 

Plus having had the experience of running an event there, I"m sure there is a lot we could do to really create some local hype around any potential event this season.

FFS.

Now I have to start saving. Hard. Cannot miss an APAT event in Vegas, end of.

[Des]

[SirPercival]

Been to Westport once and can"t wait to visit again.

Westport House was awesome!

When I was learning to count my mother taught me to play "Canasta". Wouldn"t know where to start now but I know that was the start of my love for cards, and games in general.

[duke3016]

We played "45" in Clare - (we were always better)  

I am sure someone will google it and then still scratch their heads.