TAM 9 Poker tournament

Horatius · 14th March 2011, 12:27 PM

well, as registration has opened for TAM 9, it's probably a good time to think about organizing this year's poker tournament.

The overall schedule can be found here:

http://www.amazingmeeting.com/program

As with last year, the best time seems to be Thursday, just before the reception. Maybe starting at 5:00pm. That gives us 2.5 hours before the reception, so most players will be done with lots of time to spare to attend the reception.

I could also be convinced that Saturday night, starting at 7:00pm, could work.

Any other opinions?

Dumb All Over · 14th March 2011, 12:56 PM

I'm in!

The Central Scrutinizer · 14th March 2011, 01:01 PM

I'll make my Official TAM Poker Tournament Annual Joke:

"Poker? I hardly know her!"

Please tip your waiter. And try the veal.

aofl · 14th March 2011, 01:39 PM

In.

Other Poker Joke (tm): Poker up front. Liquor in the rear.

A

The Central Scrutinizer · 14th March 2011, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by aofl

In.

Other Poker Joke (tm): Poker up front. Liquor in the rear.

A

I beleive you have it backwards.

aofl · 14th March 2011, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

I beleive you have it backwards.

A

Horatius · 14th March 2011, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer

I beleive you have it backwards.

To each his own, Mr. Prude!

The Central Scrutinizer · 14th March 2011, 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by Horatius

To each his own, Mr. Prude!

Cethis · 14th March 2011, 03:59 PM

I'm in for now.

Horatius · 14th March 2011, 04:09 PM

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis
aofl
Dumb All Over

Okay, so add an X for your preferred day!

Cethis · 14th March 2011, 04:12 PM

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis	x
aofl
Dumb All Over

aofl · 14th March 2011, 04:18 PM

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis	x
aofl	X
Dumb All Over

Dumb All Over · 14th March 2011, 05:15 PM

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis	X
aofl	X
Dumb All Over	X

Horatius · 15th March 2011, 09:05 AM

I'm PMed the people who signed up last year to let them know we're discussing this year.

Hokulele · 15th March 2011, 10:14 AM

You are going down Kitty Boy!

I don't care what night. They moved TAM so now I can stay the whole weekend. Yippee!

Horatius · 15th March 2011, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by Hokulele

You are going down Kitty Boy!

I don't care what night. They moved TAM so now I can stay the whole weekend. Yippee!

I've already got the start of a story idea!

FriendlyAtheist · 15th March 2011, 02:23 PM

My only worry is that some people may not arrive until Thursday night or sometime Friday... I'd prefer Saturday night. But since there are events happening that night, I understand if you all want something else.

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis	X
aofl	X
Dumb All Over	X
FriendlyAtheist	X	X

Horatius · 15th March 2011, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by FriendlyAtheist

My only worry is that some people may not arrive until Thursday night or sometime Friday... I'd prefer Saturday night. But since there are events happening that night, I understand if you all want something else.

Well, conflicts are always a problem with TAM, there's just too much to do! So we'll see what fits best for the most people.

We could also consider having two tournaments - would anyone be up for one Sunday afternoon? I'm there until Monday evening, myself, and wouldn't say no to another go round.

Ziggy66 · 16th March 2011, 04:17 AM

We had a fairly good turnout last year on Thursday and I don't want to miss the show Saturday night.

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis	X
aofl	X
Dumb All Over	X
FriendlyAtheist	X	X
Ziggy66	X

The tournament went pretty long last year, I got a sense the dealer was pretty frustrated and they ended up convincing us to split the pot after heads up went a little long. I guess thats a "problem" with us rationally minded people, we tend to play pretty conservatively!

Also, is it possible to limit the game to only TAM attendees (and maybe their travelling companions)? There were a few locals in the tournament last year. They were nice enough guys, but they did play pretty aggressively and the game didn't feel as friendly at times.

Mark

Horatius · 16th March 2011, 04:24 AM

Originally Posted by Ziggy66

Also, is it possible to limit the game to only TAM attendees (and maybe their travelling companions)? There were a few locals in the tournament last year. They were nice enough guys, but they did play pretty aggressively and the game didn't feel as friendly at times.

Mark

Well, we could limit it, but the casino likes to fill the tables, so the best way is to get a lot of the TAM people to sign up.

Cethis · 6th April 2011, 04:03 PM

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis	X	X
aofl	X
Dumb All Over	X
FriendlyAtheist	X	X
Ziggy66	X

Hutch · 6th April 2011, 05:17 PM

Deal me in.

Originally Posted by Cethis

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis	X	X
aofl	X
Dumb All Over	X
FriendlyAtheist	X	X
Hutch	X
Ziggy66	X

Horatius · 7th April 2011, 05:13 AM

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis	X	X
aofl	X
Dumb All Over	X
FriendlyAtheist	X	X
Hutch	X
Ziggy66	X

So it's looking like Thursday again. I'll keep an eye on the schedule, and figure out a good starting time. I suspect it will be earlier than last year, though, from what I've seen so far.

Ziggy66 · 12th April 2011, 04:51 PM

Yeah, I didn't get a ticket to Rebecca's game show (at 9PM), figuring I would be playing poker.

Horatius · 13th April 2011, 10:20 AM

Originally Posted by Ziggy66

Yeah, I didn't get a ticket to Rebecca's game show (at 9PM), figuring I would be playing poker.

My plan was to try to avoid overlapping other events as much as possible, so we'll probably be running it from 5 or 5:30 until 7:30, when the reception starts. with 2-2.5 hours, most players will be done before the reception starts, and it's almost certain we'll all be done before the reception ends.

cwalner · 19th April 2011, 05:33 PM

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis	X	X
aofl	X
Dumb All Over	X
FriendlyAtheist	X	X
Hutch	X
Ziggy66	X
cwalner	X

good news. I know I said I was tentative in the PM Horatius, but I made plans and even bought my tickets so not so tentative any more.

Thursday is much better for me, since after TAM 8 I started listening to the SGU and bought a ticket for their dinner on Saturday.

I just hope my plane isn't delayed as I am getting in about 3pm so too much delay and I may be late.

Phlebas · 21st April 2011, 02:28 PM

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis	X	X
aofl	X
Dumb All Over	X
FriendlyAtheist	X	X
Hutch	X
Ziggy66	X
cwalner	X
mr.ottle	X	X

Just bought the plane ticket.

nowoo · 25th April 2011, 10:14 AM

I don't play, but my friend "Bad Beat Bob" is interested in joining the tournament for (I think) his third year in a row. I told him about this thread, and he wrote:

Ahh, Fred, a pox upon you. You know how to hook my interest. Why yes, of course I'd play the TAM poker tournament again. No date preference, though there's good energy playing it on the first night. Also, that seems traditional. And yes, I need you to add me to the list. Nickname: Bad Beat Bob.

I might stake him with a side-bet six pack of beer if you're doing that again.

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
Cethis	X	X
aofl	X
Dumb All Over	X
FriendlyAtheist	X	X
Hutch	X
Ziggy66	X
cwalner	X
mr.ottle	X	X
Bad Beat Bob	X	X

Hokulele · 25th April 2011, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by nowoo

I might stake him with a side-bet six pack of beer if you're doing that again.

Once again, there will be a bounty on Horatius' head of a six pack of a locally brewed adult beverage. The way this works is Horatius and I each bring a six pack to the poker room. If I am knocked out before him, he gets my six pack and whoever beat me got his. If other people want in, or if we want to turn this into a general bounty, no problem. Either way, I am bringing alcohol.

Speaking of which, Horatius, we have a plethora of good breweries around here, as well as a local cider mill that makes aw-haw-hawsome hard cider (my favorite being the apple/black current version). Do you have a preference in what you will see handed off to someone other than you?

Horatius · 25th April 2011, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Hokulele

Speaking of which, Horatius, we have a plethora of good breweries around here, as well as a local cider mill that makes aw-haw-hawsome hard cider (my favorite being the apple/black current version). Do you have a preference in what you will see handed off to someone other than you?

Define "around here", and I'll take a look.

On that theme, there's a new micro brewery here in Ottawa, that makes something I think ~~you~~ someone might like.....

http://www.hogsback.ca/

Hokulele · 25th April 2011, 02:21 PM

Northern California. This is our current favorite.

http://www.lagunitas.com/

Hokulele · 12th May 2011, 09:10 AM

I am sad. My favorite cidery got bought out by some huge conglomerate and they changed the product lineup and I can't find it in any local stores. I may drive up to their tasting room this weekend in the hope they still sell direct.

Do we have a fixed start time? I will be driving in, and will do my best to get there in time.

Horatius · 31st May 2011, 01:21 PM

Just got off the phone with Joe D, so we're good to go for Thursday at 5:30. $50 buy in with a $5 add-on going to the JREF.

I told him we'd probably have about 30 people, so sign up now, and let others know about it!

Dumb All Over · 10th June 2011, 08:31 AM

Unmitigated bump.

SkepticScott · 10th June 2011, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Dumb All Over

Unmitigated bump.

I'll have to see your bump and raise you a bump-bump.

Ed Baehr · 10th June 2011, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by SkepticScott

I'll have to see your bump and raise you a bump-bump.

Whoa......Gutsy call

The Central Scrutinizer · 10th June 2011, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Ed Baehr

Whoa......Gutsy call

He's bluffing!!!

Cethis · 10th June 2011, 03:35 PM

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
aofl	X
Dumb All Over	X
FriendlyAtheist	X	X
Hutch	X
Ziggy66	X
cwalner	X
mr.ottle	X	X
Bad Beat Bob	X	X

I'm out. I have someone I need to spend time with that night.

Unsecured Coins · 10th June 2011, 10:22 PM

i'm in

Horatius · 13th June 2011, 12:48 PM

Coolness!

Name	Thursday?	Saturday?
Horatius	X
aofl	X
Dumb All Over	X
FriendlyAtheist	X	X
Hutch	X
Ziggy66	X
cwalner	X
mr.ottle	X	X
Bad Beat Bob	X	X
Unsecured Coins	X

I assumed you'd vote for Thursday, since that's when it is

14th March 2011, 12:27 PM	#1
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29,690	TAM 9 Poker tournament well, as registration has opened for TAM 9, it's probably a good time to think about organizing this year's poker tournament. The overall schedule can be found here: http://www.amazingmeeting.com/program As with last year, the best time seems to be Thursday, just before the reception. Maybe starting at 5:00pm. That gives us 2.5 hours before the reception, so most players will be done with lots of time to spare to attend the reception. I could also be convinced that Saturday night, starting at 7:00pm, could work. Any other opinions?
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14th March 2011, 12:56 PM	#2
Dumb All Over A Little Ugly on the Side Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: They call it the Earth (which is a dumb kinda name) Posts: 6,844	I'm in!
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14th March 2011, 01:01 PM	#3
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 53,084	I'll make my Official TAM Poker Tournament Annual Joke: "Poker? I hardly know her!" Please tip your waiter. And try the veal.
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14th March 2011, 01:39 PM	#4
aofl Muse Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 505	In. Other Poker Joke (tm): Poker up front. Liquor in the rear. A
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14th March 2011, 01:49 PM	#5
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 53,084	Originally Posted by aofl In. Other Poker Joke (tm): Poker up front. Liquor in the rear. A I beleive you have it backwards.
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14th March 2011, 01:54 PM	#6
aofl Muse Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 505	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer I beleive you have it backwards. A
aofl Muse Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 505	__________________ The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses. -Francis Bacon, essayist, philosopher, and statesman (1561-1626) Belief in the supernatural reflects a failure of the imagination. -Edward Abbey, naturalist and author (1927-1989)

14th March 2011, 03:35 PM	#7
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29,690	Originally Posted by The Central Scrutinizer I beleive you have it backwards. To each his own, Mr. Prude!
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14th March 2011, 03:48 PM	#8
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 53,084	Originally Posted by Horatius To each his own, Mr. Prude!
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14th March 2011, 03:59 PM	#9
Cethis Scholar Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 81	I'm in for now.
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15th March 2011, 09:05 AM	#14
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29,690	I'm PMed the people who signed up last year to let them know we're discussing this year.
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15th March 2011, 10:14 AM	#15
Hokulele Deleterious Slab of Damnation Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Biggest Little City in the World Posts: 29,577	You are going down Kitty Boy! I don't care what night. They moved TAM so now I can stay the whole weekend. Yippee!
	__________________ "Oh god...What have you done, zooterkin? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!?!?!" - Cleon

15th March 2011, 12:27 PM	#16
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29,690	Originally Posted by Hokulele You are going down Kitty Boy! I don't care what night. They moved TAM so now I can stay the whole weekend. Yippee! I've already got the start of a story idea!
	__________________ Obviously, that means cats are indeed evil and that ownership or display of a feline is an overt declaration of one's affiliation with dark forces. - Cl1mh4224rd

15th March 2011, 06:03 PM	#18
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29,690	Originally Posted by FriendlyAtheist My only worry is that some people may not arrive until Thursday night or sometime Friday... I'd prefer Saturday night. But since there are events happening that night, I understand if you all want something else. Well, conflicts are always a problem with TAM, there's just too much to do! So we'll see what fits best for the most people. We could also consider having two tournaments - would anyone be up for one Sunday afternoon? I'm there until Monday evening, myself, and wouldn't say no to another go round.
	__________________ Obviously, that means cats are indeed evil and that ownership or display of a feline is an overt declaration of one's affiliation with dark forces. - Cl1mh4224rd

16th March 2011, 04:24 AM	#20
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29,690	Originally Posted by Ziggy66 Also, is it possible to limit the game to only TAM attendees (and maybe their travelling companions)? There were a few locals in the tournament last year. They were nice enough guys, but they did play pretty aggressively and the game didn't feel as friendly at times. Mark Well, we could limit it, but the casino likes to fill the tables, so the best way is to get a lot of the TAM people to sign up.
	__________________ Obviously, that means cats are indeed evil and that ownership or display of a feline is an overt declaration of one's affiliation with dark forces. - Cl1mh4224rd

12th April 2011, 04:51 PM	#24
Ziggy66 Thinker Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 241	Yeah, I didn't get a ticket to Rebecca's game show (at 9PM), figuring I would be playing poker.
Ziggy66 Thinker Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 241

13th April 2011, 10:20 AM	#25
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29,690	Originally Posted by Ziggy66 Yeah, I didn't get a ticket to Rebecca's game show (at 9PM), figuring I would be playing poker. My plan was to try to avoid overlapping other events as much as possible, so we'll probably be running it from 5 or 5:30 until 7:30, when the reception starts. with 2-2.5 hours, most players will be done before the reception starts, and it's almost certain we'll all be done before the reception ends.
	__________________ Obviously, that means cats are indeed evil and that ownership or display of a feline is an overt declaration of one's affiliation with dark forces. - Cl1mh4224rd

25th April 2011, 10:27 AM	#29
Hokulele Deleterious Slab of Damnation Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Biggest Little City in the World Posts: 29,577	Originally Posted by nowoo I might stake him with a side-bet six pack of beer if you're doing that again. Once again, there will be a bounty on Horatius' head of a six pack of a locally brewed adult beverage. The way this works is Horatius and I each bring a six pack to the poker room. If I am knocked out before him, he gets my six pack and whoever beat me got his. If other people want in, or if we want to turn this into a general bounty, no problem. Either way, I am bringing alcohol. Speaking of which, Horatius, we have a plethora of good breweries around here, as well as a local cider mill that makes aw-haw-hawsome hard cider (my favorite being the apple/black current version). Do you have a preference in what you will see handed off to someone other than you?
	__________________ "Oh god...What have you done, zooterkin? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!?!?!" - Cleon

25th April 2011, 01:53 PM	#30
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29,690	Originally Posted by Hokulele Speaking of which, Horatius, we have a plethora of good breweries around here, as well as a local cider mill that makes aw-haw-hawsome hard cider (my favorite being the apple/black current version). Do you have a preference in what you will see handed off to someone other than you? Define "around here", and I'll take a look. On that theme, there's a new micro brewery here in Ottawa, that makes something I think ~~you~~ someone might like..... http://www.hogsback.ca/
	__________________ Obviously, that means cats are indeed evil and that ownership or display of a feline is an overt declaration of one's affiliation with dark forces. - Cl1mh4224rd

25th April 2011, 02:21 PM	#31
Hokulele Deleterious Slab of Damnation Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Biggest Little City in the World Posts: 29,577	Northern California. This is our current favorite. http://www.lagunitas.com/
	__________________ "Oh god...What have you done, zooterkin? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!?!?!" - Cleon

12th May 2011, 09:10 AM	#32
Hokulele Deleterious Slab of Damnation Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Biggest Little City in the World Posts: 29,577	I am sad. My favorite cidery got bought out by some huge conglomerate and they changed the product lineup and I can't find it in any local stores. I may drive up to their tasting room this weekend in the hope they still sell direct. Do we have a fixed start time? I will be driving in, and will do my best to get there in time.
	__________________ "Oh god...What have you done, zooterkin? WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!?!?!" - Cleon

31st May 2011, 01:21 PM	#33
Horatius NWO Kitty Wrangler Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 29,690	Just got off the phone with Joe D, so we're good to go for Thursday at 5:30. $50 buy in with a $5 add-on going to the JREF. I told him we'd probably have about 30 people, so sign up now, and let others know about it!
	__________________ Obviously, that means cats are indeed evil and that ownership or display of a feline is an overt declaration of one's affiliation with dark forces. - Cl1mh4224rd

10th June 2011, 08:31 AM	#34
Dumb All Over A Little Ugly on the Side Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: They call it the Earth (which is a dumb kinda name) Posts: 6,844	Unmitigated bump.
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10th June 2011, 11:07 AM	#35
SkepticScott TAM Volunteer Guy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: north of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 2,997	Originally Posted by Dumb All Over Unmitigated bump. I'll have to see your bump and raise you a bump-bump.
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10th June 2011, 02:07 PM	#36
Ed Baehr Thinker Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 139	Originally Posted by SkepticScott I'll have to see your bump and raise you a bump-bump. Whoa......Gutsy call
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10th June 2011, 02:10 PM	#37
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 53,084	Originally Posted by Ed Baehr Whoa......Gutsy call He's bluffing!!!
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10th June 2011, 10:22 PM	#39
Unsecured Coins Hoku-maniac Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5,905	i'm in
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