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A day in the life of a Micro Stakes Donk.*Results*

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  1. Pipes06 Pipes06 is offline

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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 1:34pm)

    After lurking the boards for a while, laughing at others misfortune i've decided to let others watch me in pain.

    Normally I'm not much of a tournament player due to various time constraints like a full time job, being in the UK, finding time to get drunk etc. Today, however, i have decided to try and put some volume in and share my pain with p5's. I shall be registering from 1pm Server time (6pm UK) until 5pm (10pm) in the following tournies:

    PS- zepher06(slough)

    $5 10k guarantee(3k stack) 1pm out 1595/3807
    $4.40 180 man. (95440430) out 127/180
    $4.40 180 man. (95441430) out 63/180
    $11 Daily 30k 2pm out 2577/4455
    $3.30 rebuy 50k guarantee 2.15pm out 1614/4644
    $11 Tourny 3.15pm out 287/981
    $8 Tourny 4pm out 47/1279 $18.42
    $2.50 Tourny 5pm out 778/2121

    Total est. buy ins = $69.15 Total actual buy ins = $63.15

    FT- zepher06

    $11 Tourny 1pm out 10/215 $26.88
    $5 Tourny (double stack) 1.20pm out 76/377
    $3 Tourny 2.05pm out 12/190 $8.55
    $5 Tourny 3.05pm out 71/190
    $11 Tourny 3.30pm out 61/180
    $6 Daily Double A 4pm out 557/1265
    $6 Daily Double B 4.02pm out 296/1203
    $2 Tourny. 5pm out 256/317

    Total est. buy ins = $50.55 Total actual buy ins = $50.55

    Total daily buy ins = $113.65
    Total cashes = $53.85

    Total Profit = -$59.80.

    I have just finished my last tournament for the night and have ended the day nearly $60 dollars down. I'm honestly quite glad i don't have to do this everyday.

    On the whole it was a distinctly average day, i've lost some flips when it mattered but also made some bad decisions along the way. No major bad beats or miracle 1 outers, although losing AQ<A10 for the chip lead in 1 tournament was enough to make me kick my imaginary cat!

    Thanks to those that supported at my various tables and on p5's it was appreciated.
     
  2. Pipes06 Pipes06 is offline

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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 1:37pm) in reply to Pipes06

    Next to jesterwords in the 1pm $11 on FT. I'm currently at 4500 after winning a big pot with KK aipf.

    Out in my first 4.40 losing QQ to KK aipf.
     
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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 2:05pm) in reply to Pipes06

    1st hour update

    $5 10k on PS - 3000 literally haven't played a pot

    $10 on FT - 4700
    $5 on FT - 6300

    $4.40 PS - 1000 lost a flip AK < QQ aipf.
     
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  4. Mr. Blonde Mr. Blonde is offline Supreme Moderator

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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 2:46pm) in reply to Pipes06

    those are hardly micro tournies. GL though, because the play isn't that much better there anyway.
     
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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 2:54pm) in reply to Mr. Blonde

    gl brother I dont really consider those all micros either but also dont think a $10 tourney is a mid level either.
    either way glglgl. stay tight at those stakes early and dont be afriad to overshove when you get the nuts som donk will call
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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 3:06pm) in reply to Pipes06

    2nd hour update


    $10 on FT 4600 27/40

    $5 on FT 5300 90/126

    $3 on FT 3000 36/71 not much happening in these.

    $3rebuy 3k - still in the rebuy period. Haven't played many hands. Am going to start shoving a fair bit to try and accumulate.

    Running pretty bad on stars, but thats nothing out of the ordinary! : )
     
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  7. Pipes06 Pipes06 is offline

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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 3:15pm) in reply to Pipes06

    Thanks for the luck and the info guys. I've got a roll of $1000 and consider myself a micro player, so thats why i put it in the title.

    Just had a small rush in the rebuy up to 8k. I'm normally happy with 100bb at the break so still have to see if i get any opportunities to chip up further.
     
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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 4:04pm) in reply to Pipes06

    3rd hour update


    3 rebuy PS 10,000 1176/2396

    $10 PS 3k 189/442

    $10 FT 15k ITM but short

    Still alive in everything else but nothing spectacular happening
     
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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 4:13pm) in reply to Pipes06

    gl bro, i guess u rounded out the day in the life posts. Cmoney did high stakes i did mid and you low. I say we copyright it lol.
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  10. Pipes06 Pipes06 is offline

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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 4:34pm) in reply to Pipes06

    lol i think cmoney would have the intellectual rights as he did it first, we probably owe him some sort of royalties!

    quick update - just bubbled the FT of my early $10 tourny on tilt. 10th for $26.88. Definitely worth the effort! lol
     
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  11. Fife19 Fife19 is offline

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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 4:37pm) in reply to Pipes06

    This thread should be titled.. "A day in the life of 90% of this forum"
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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 4:45pm) in reply to Pipes06

    Lol at the title of this post. One of the best I've seen. Have a good time.
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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 5:11pm) in reply to Pipes06

    4th hour update


    Busted the $3 rebuy with a poor steal attempt. No need to make excuses it was a stupid move.

    Things have been disappointing on the whole. I haven't been in a tournament where it feels like i've had a chance to get a decent cash. So far i've had a 10th and a 12th but i was never really in a position to win either of those and i bubbled going for the win.

    Currently still in both daily doubles, an $8 on stars, $2.50 on stars, and a $2 on Tilt. Still plenty of play left in those, so hopefully a result is on the way.

    Oh and i agree that 90% of p5ers are micro/low stakes players and that exactly why a high stake forum needs to be implemented. I would quite happily just read the posts in that forum because the discussion would benefit everyone.
     
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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 6:09pm) in reply to Pipes06

    5th Hour update

    I've finished signing up for the night now, currently left in only 2 tournies both on stars

    $8 - 34/ 216 13,000.

    $2.50 - 759/830. 1000 Will be pushing any unopened pots straight after the break.

    Things have been mediocre so far, so i'm hoping for a decent finish to the night. I feel like i've learnt a few things about playing volume in MTT's, the most notable being.... always stock up on snacks beforehand! I've been hungry for ages.
     
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  15. Much__Bettor Much__Bettor is offline

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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 6:30pm) in reply to Pipes06

    gl brotha!!! reppin the uk micro donks
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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 6:48pm) in reply to Much__Bettor

    Im railing you final tourny.. the $8 glgl
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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 7:06pm) in reply to Pipes06

    6th hour update


    The 16.00 $8 on stars is my final tourny. Currently sitting at 24k at 500/1000. I'm 24/86.

    I'm happy with my table at the moment, looking for some spots to get a decent amount of chips, so i can make a run for the FT.

    Thanks to those that have supported throughout the day.
     
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  18. joe bluffit joe bluffit is offline

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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 7:35pm) in reply to Pipes06

    this shimmerhorn guy seems pretty horrible....
  19. Pipes06 Pipes06 is offline

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    Jul 12th, 2008 (7/12/2008 7:58pm) in reply to Pipes06

    Thanks Joe and Anywayz, but unfortunately i could win my final flip.

    I may try this again at some point, as i've got a couple of weeks off work soon and could dedicate a bit more time into it. Possibly see just how badly i run ove the course of a whole week!
     
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