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February 2005 - Posts

• 2 key hands

  
  

  The last time I wrote I was struggling with where I was as a poker player. Things have changed drastically. I have regained the confidence that every poker player needs. If you dont have confidence in this game you are doomed for a losing fate. With that... Read More... Posted Feb 11 2005, 02:52 PM by LatestLines2 with No Comments

• Why PocketFives? (The Origin of “Presto”)

  
  

  When I tell someone new to online poker about our site, the first thing I'm asked is “Why Pocket Fives?” This is often followed by some comment like "Aren't Pocket Aces better?" To this last question, I, of course, reply, "No." Pocket fives is the most... Read More... Posted Feb 11 2005, 03:15 AM by Cal with No Comments

• A Few Things to Think About

  
  

  How’s it going everyone? Quick update since my last blog: I’ve been trying to get in as many tourneys as possible lately but this full time job stuff is starting to wear me down…it has however been up and down to say the least. I know that I’ve been being... Read More... Posted Feb 09 2005, 10:55 PM by Hogan24 with No Comments

• $150 NL on Stars

  
  

  Well this was one of the really fun ones... First of all, ty to johnnybax for even knowing about it. (He knows everything, so no big surprise....and he also made final table of the Party $150 last night....yawnnnnnnn). The real neat part of it was that... Read More... Posted Feb 08 2005, 09:42 AM by sheets with No Comments

• These Aruba satellites are giving me a headache

  
  

  Hello again, everyone. I hope everyone is doing well and has had a good week. My week has been a bit nutty as usual. I just got knocked out of the Sunday $200 buy in tournament on Ultimatebet in 9th place, but I will try to not let my disappointment about... Read More... Posted Feb 07 2005, 03:47 PM by Jsup with No Comments

• Blog Update...Tazmania, faithful companion to King Inissint III of SE Sheetsville

  
  

  I was told to incorporate that into my next entry, so there you have it... I was just chilling out and had a quick thought on the $200 sit and go's at Party. Let me know if this sounds familiar: "Oh my god, its sick....these Party $200 sngs are such easy... Read More... Posted Feb 04 2005, 12:43 PM by sheets with No Comments

• Ups and Downs, Strikes and Gutters, Dude

  
  

  So things have been horrible lately. I will stay away from re-telling beats, but I am currently going through a phase where I just don't win, period. It really is a horrible feeling, and I am sure many people have gone through the same thing and survived... Read More... Posted Feb 04 2005, 06:19 AM by Denny Lemieux with No Comments

• Want to make some tourney money?

  
  

  First of all I have to say what an honor it is to be writing for pocketfives. This is a class site, and Adam, Riley, and Cal are doing yeoman’s work. It’s both exciting and humbling to be noticed by great players. Being ranked here is an affirmation that... Read More... Posted Feb 03 2005, 10:06 AM by Wachovia with No Comments

• Update from LA

  
  

  I've been in Los Angeles for about a week, I've been and doing fairly well in satellites, although a little unlucky in the main events. I've lived in LA and do have a few friends here, so it's nice to see a few familiar faces. I had dinner with Erbloore... Read More... Posted Feb 02 2005, 01:34 PM by the_schmenx with No Comments