Wilson Goes Donking..

[AVFC.WILSON]

So today it"s Coventry for the first round of APAT's 5th season. Being a Villa fan I feel a bit out of place at the Coventry City stadium (Thank god theres not a G casino at st. Andrews)
Thought id get here nice and early to hopefully get in with a shout of joining as an alternate as so far this year I"ve been un-organised. Perhaps turned up a little too early expecting a 24hr casino i was surprised I had turned up before half of the staff. But nevermind it"s given me a chance to have a look around what I think is a great venue and get filled up on a tasty full English. Keep up the good work APAT.

[AVFC.WILSON]

So got my place on the alternate list. All i need now is for someone to please donk off in the first 2 levels and make my journey worthwhile? Met a few great people today. But seriously has no-one heard of Herefordshire? Yes okay it"s in farmer country. But let"s clear one thing up I do not live on a duck farm!
Talking of ducks anyone want to buy me one from the gift shop? Apparently I"m not allowed to be served "I"m a villa fan?"
Not sure how that one works out. Anyway good luck to all APAT"ers.

[AVFC.WILSON]

Well I"ve finally managed to get a seat... I heard aces beat aces. I think that"s just a malicious rumour however I"m sure Rich could update us on what really happened..

First hand Jack Two off suit. (I think I"ll fold that then) A look on the positive side It cant get worse from here.



Finally Seated  

[AVFC.WILSON]

Well my poker has been as exciting as the football has been. After 3 levels I"m up to a grand total of 10,075 wahoo! Hopefully the hands liven up after this break.

[AVFC.WILSON]

So day one is over and I"m still in.. Bit of a shock some may say. Finished the day with 76,600 not sure where that places me overall.. 20 people left and just five people until the bubble.. Hopefully I won"t become known as mike "the bubble" wilson. Although I may deceive it playing 7-2 off in small blind and pairing the 7 on the flop. Glad to finally be in bed or at least sleeping in a corner of a room overlooking the stadium can"t really complain. Better than a drive home I suppose. (Cheers Gary Phillips I owe you one) anyway time for a few hours kip I"ve been awake for the last 22 so I think I deserve some.. Tesco full English tomorrow again I highly recommend it!

A room with a view.

[Chipaccrual]

7 of 20 Mike.

Good Luck today.

[AVFC.WILSON]

Just got home from Coventry and whilst its fresh on my mind ill start by saying.
What a great start to season five a great venue and a cash finish to go with it. Met some great people; to name but a few:

Matt from Bristol who was playing in his first apat event.

Mark who I met towards the end of day one - I"d donk off a few chips to him every once in a while. Thought you did a great job of commentating mate.(maylis #2)

The Canadian bloke who I always see but never manage to catch his name? Those ducks at the top of the waterfall looked part of the fixtures and fittings.

Debbie who I met on the final table. (I"m so sorry about hitting a set of threes on the flop)

Craig who I also met on the final table. (so how much were black chips worth?)

[AVFC.WILSON]

In response to few posts read on the message boards.

1. Yes I have changed my name from miiiiiikeee. To AVFC.WILSON as it was already my 888 poker alias. I thought if people saw me wearing my Villa jacket it might be easier to put two and two together. (There can"t be too many villa fans about these days)

Cheers for all the support, railings etc. Aneyrun we will have to meet up at the APAT Cardiff mate!

To those watching the live feed, Steve Barnes I know you watched me for a good part of 4hours. Thought it was funny when after about 2hours of final table you asked where I was.. It"s not as though you"ve known me 15 years!! By the way Steve I was the one nearest the camera on the right  

Cheers APAT for an absolutely magical weekend. I"ll shut up and go to bed now!
See you all soon! & Good luck!

First Solid Cash - Hopefully A Medal Next Time

[mfcrocker]

Just got home from Coventry and whilst its fresh on my mind ill start by saying.
What a great start to season five a great venue and a cash finish to go with it. Met some great people; to name but a few:

Matt from Bristol who was playing in his first apat event.

Mark who I met towards the end of day one - I"d donk off a few chips to him every once in a while. Thought you did a great job of commentating mate.(maylis #2)

The Canadian bloke who I always see but never manage to catch his name? Those ducks at the top of the waterfall looked part of the fixtures and fittings.

Debbie who I met on the final table. (I"m so sorry about hitting a set of threes on the flop)

Craig who I also met on the final table. (so how much were black chips worth?)

Was good to meet you mate, well done on a solid cash!

[mporter123]

Good to meet you buddy, congrats on a really great cash.

I was saying on the commentary that you shouldn"t even be looking at your cards when you were down to like 3BB"s and its folded to you on the button 5 handed. I know you folded that hand, someone else busted and you picked up an extra few hundred quid!! So what the hell do I know!!

Look forward to seeing you again in the future.

[Waz1892]

In response to few posts read on the message boards.

1. Yes I have changed my name from miiiiiikeee. To AVFC.WILSON as it was already my 888 poker alias. I thought if people saw me wearing my villa jacket it might be easier to put two and two together. (there can"t be too many villa fans about these days)

Cheers for all the support, railings etc. Aneyrun well have to meet up at the Cardiff one mate!

To those watching the live feed, steve barnes I know you watched me for a good part of 4hours. Thought it was funny when after about 2hours of final table you asked where I was.. It"s not as though you e known me 15 years!! By the way steve I was the one nearest the camera on the right ;p

Cheers APAT for a great weekend. I"ll shut up and go to bed now!
See you all soon! & Good luck!

Well played Mike yesterday I watched the live stream on and off pretty much for the final table, and you did well to hang on for the extra £2-300 quid.

Pleasure to briefly meet you when you first joined from the alternaters (I was on your left on Table 14)

hope to catch up again next time.

[AVFC.WILSON]

Good to meet you buddy, congrats on a really great cash.

I was saying on the commentary that you shouldn"t even be looking at your cards when you were down to like 3BB"s and its folded to you on the button 5 handed. I know you folded that hand, someone else busted and you picked up an extra few hundred quid!! So what the hell do I know!!

Look forward to seeing you again in the future.

I thought if i could just hold on for a decent hand, then Mike "The Yo-Yo" Wilson could have caught on - as my chip stack was up and down all weekend.
Also running through my mind was the fact i knew mates are watching this on the live feed - so i wanted my exit hand to be like A-J running in to Kings say."
Luckily whilst holding on someone bust. (I might just put that extra £200 towards Newcastle) And thats just for petrol ;P

P.s Well Done on your cash too mate. - I remember being on your table when you were glad to get past 43rd. Final table for the both of us next time i hope!

[AVFC.WILSON]

In response to few posts read on the message boards.

1. Yes I have changed my name from miiiiiikeee. To AVFC.WILSON as it was already my 888 poker alias. I thought if people saw me wearing my villa jacket it might be easier to put two and two together. (there can"t be too many villa fans about these days)

Cheers for all the support, railings etc. Aneyrun well have to meet up at the Cardiff one mate!

To those watching the live feed, steve barnes I know you watched me for a good part of 4hours. Thought it was funny when after about 2hours of final table you asked where I was.. It"s not as though you e known me 15 years!! By the way steve I was the one nearest the camera on the right ;p

Cheers APAT for a great weekend. I"ll shut up and go to bed now!
See you all soon! & Good luck!

Well played Mike yesterday I watched the live stream on and off pretty much for the final table, and you did well to hang on for the extra £2-300 quid.

Pleasure to briefly meet you when you first joined from the alternaters (I was on your left on Table 14)

hope to catch up again next time.

I kept saying sunday i felt bad as cashing as an alternate - It"s been in my intentions but i"ve been so un-organised. I think i came back off holiday in time to see the $5 rebuy in the 888 lobby. But didn"t last long in that - i thought the seat exchange was a no hoper and thought i"d wake up early to be on the alternates list. Quite funny that i turned up before half the staff members but nevermind.

Good to meet you too mate any plans for more APAT events this year?

[AVFC.WILSON]

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