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April 18th, 2017 at 10:45:39 PM permalink
My deepest condolences Doc. I hope there was no foul play involved and that you can soon find out the truth of what happened to your son.
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April 18th, 2017 at 10:59:46 PM permalink
I'm not sure if I can make it or not this year. However, I will try to get a private poker table for everyone like before. Unfortunately, Binions has closed their main poker room since then(that's too bad because it was actually a beautiful new poker room, what a waste) and are now down to only a few tables near the sportsbook IIRC. So, I'm not sure what kind of staffing they have available or even who's running the place nowadays.

I can also try at GN but I'm not sure who's over their now either, I'll need a head count and time, I know It's hard to say what time everyone will be done with dinner and socializing. Can someone give me a good guess based on past years?

It might come down to winging it and haveing to ask GN to open a new table for us and allow other people waiting on the list to join.

I will need a headcount so speak up.
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April 19th, 2017 at 12:01:24 AM permalink
I'm in for the 5pm dinner, but have a 51s game to attend.
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April 19th, 2017 at 7:00:05 AM permalink
Quote: AxelWolf

...I will need a headcount so speak up.

I think we have like 7-8 people and should be done with dinner around 7-7:30pm, so 8pm should be a safe bet. This is my educated guess from current details and prior events.
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April 19th, 2017 at 8:57:19 AM permalink
My condolences Doc and Mrs. Doc. I know the two of you have an inner strength that will help you deal with your unimaginable loss. If anything comes up that I could be of any help with I am at your service.
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April 19th, 2017 at 7:29:28 PM permalink
I'm sorry Doc and Mrs. Doc.
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April 21st, 2017 at 10:06:47 AM permalink
Just a reminder to Billryan, RDW and our anonymous guest that dinner tonight is at Nora's at 7:30.
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April 21st, 2017 at 10:14:19 AM permalink
Quote: PokerGrinder

I made a reservation for 7:30 April 21 at Nora's for 8 people. 7:00 wasn't available so I went with 7:30. Nickgamingstuff you never got back to me about Friday so as of right now I don't have you included in the reservation.


A last minute change of plans has me in town this weekend. I can make dinner at Nora's if there is room to increase the reservation. If it is a problem or a hassle, no worries.

I will be @ MSS on Saturday ~around 5pm (as per the Wiz's post).

Quote: Wizard

-snip-
On a much less important note, I think I'm going to make an executive decision here and say that 5:00 will be the official meeting time at the Main Street Station. As usual, we'll have drinks and appetizers for an hour as people trickle in and plan to order main courses around 6:00. Why so early? As far as I know, nobody planning to go is staying at the MSS, which would have helped reserving a table, so as an unannounced group our odds will be better getting a big table at 5:00 than 6:00. I'll try to get there even earlier to reserve a large table but am doing an organized 80-mile bike ride that day so can't make any promises.
-snip-


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April 21st, 2017 at 12:01:02 PM permalink
Bruce and I will also plan on trickling in around 5ish. Are we doing trivia again this year?

I'd love to get in on some random small side bets of waitress trivia or other random things =P.
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April 21st, 2017 at 12:16:07 PM permalink
Looking forward to tonite at Nora's. How will we find each other?
Tomorrow, at MSS, is this at the brew pub?
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April 21st, 2017 at 12:22:41 PM permalink
Who's all going tonight? Not sure if I'll be able to make it (am I even invited?). Always forget about these things b/c people start their planning too early like weeks in advance. Where is Nora's if I can go?
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April 21st, 2017 at 1:13:16 PM permalink
I hope you all have a miserable time since you couldn't do it when I was in town last week.
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April 21st, 2017 at 1:32:45 PM permalink
Quote: PokerGrinder

Just a reminder to Billryan, RDW and our anonymous guest that dinner tonight is at Nora's at 7:30.

Ok I'm confused here, is the poker game supposed to be tonight or Saturday night?

The Wizard"I'm up for poker.

Speaking of head counts, what is a good number for the Saturday dinner? They will ask when I ask for the table."

I think figured it out... I hope. Nora's is a separate dinner event. And then a dinner and Poker is on Saturday?

I somehow missed there was also a dinner tonight. I think others may have as well.
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April 21st, 2017 at 1:43:05 PM permalink
Yep, dinner and poker (main event and meetup) is tomorrow night starting at 5pm at the Brew Pub in MSS.

Tonight's dinner is just a separate dinner/meetup for anyone in town tonight that wants to meet up. You should go and harass PG about his travels down and the promotions he came across ;-).
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April 21st, 2017 at 2:18:56 PM permalink
Nora's tonight for whoever wants to come. RS and Keeneone come by for 730 if you'd like.

Address is 5780 W Flamingo dr
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April 21st, 2017 at 2:22:26 PM permalink
Quote: Romes

Yep, dinner and poker (main event and meetup) is tomorrow night starting at 5pm at the Brew Pub in MSS.

Tonight's dinner is just a separate dinner/meetup for anyone in town tonight that wants to meet up. You should go and harass PG about his travels down and the promotions he came across ;-).

Hold on....My magic 8 ball says..............

"Don't count on it"
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April 21st, 2017 at 2:59:53 PM permalink
Quote: PokerGrinder

Nora's tonight for whoever wants to come. RS and Keeneone come by for 730 if you'd like.

Address is 5780 W Flamingo dr



How do I find you? What name is reservation in?
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April 21st, 2017 at 3:01:17 PM permalink
Quote: billryan

Looking forward to tonite at Nora's. How will we find each other?
Tomorrow, at MSS, is this at the brew pub?



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April 21st, 2017 at 11:05:14 PM permalink
Thanks to PG for organizing/setting this dinner up. It was good company and good food @ Nora's.
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April 22nd, 2017 at 12:31:27 AM permalink
Quote: Keeneone

Thanks to PG for organizing/setting this dinner up. It was good company and good food @ Nora's.


Your welcome. It was very enjoyable!
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April 22nd, 2017 at 12:40:07 AM permalink
Welp, I forgot to cash out my $20 voucher. :(
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April 22nd, 2017 at 12:51:00 AM permalink
Company was great, but Nora's left me unimpressed. Garlic bread was pretty good but the main dish was very ordinary.
Thanks for a nice night out, and I hope we all share in the Winners Circle first Saturday in May.
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April 22nd, 2017 at 1:08:29 AM permalink
RS we were talking about that lol.

Billryan I agree. My veal parm wasn't as good as last time I was there.
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April 22nd, 2017 at 5:39:10 AM permalink
Quote: PokerGrinder

RS we were talking about that lol.

Billryan I agree. My veal parm wasn't as good as last time I was there.



I have not been to Nora's since they moved to the new location. I always enjoyed it but I have heard when they expanded the restaurant they hired many new chefs and the food quality has really tapered off.
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April 22nd, 2017 at 6:53:16 AM permalink
Food would have been better a week ago, but I would have been there so the company may have been worse.
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April 22nd, 2017 at 8:12:48 AM permalink
Quote: RS

Welp, I forgot to cash out my $20 voucher. :(

I guess that no one ever made money at a restaurant, either. Why do some people have too many "expectations" with restaurants?
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April 22nd, 2017 at 12:43:41 PM permalink
Quote: InTimeForSpace1

I guess that no one ever made money at a restaurant, either. Why do some people have too many "expectations" with restaurants?

What does that have to do with him forgetting to cash out his voucher?
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April 22nd, 2017 at 1:23:25 PM permalink
You can, if I'm not mistaken - who knows - get comps, etc, for also Disneyland. And this seems to amount to coming out with more than you went in with. :)
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April 22nd, 2017 at 3:06:13 PM permalink
Quote: InTimeForSpace1

You can, if I'm not mistaken - who knows - get comps, etc, for also Disneyland. And this seems to amount to coming out with more than you went in with. :)



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April 22nd, 2017 at 3:33:39 PM permalink
Quote: RS

This is why people think you're a robot.




Is that what they call it these days? I'm so out of touch.
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April 22nd, 2017 at 4:05:49 PM permalink
I'm pissed that I'm missing this again this year, so I hope those of you in town will show up and make it a great event. And take all of Axel's money later. :)
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April 22nd, 2017 at 5:41:56 PM permalink
Quote: RS

This is why people think you're a robot.

You being a person? Then whatever happened to "attack the writing; not the writer"?

Gambling has to be the epitome of dysfunction. People write about even their personal tragedies on the gambling forums; and the others respond in kind with similar dysfunction and awkwardness. The normal psychologically healthy boundaries twinkle and fade. Reminds me of a fortune in a cookie, "Your friends are not your friends." They exist only because of and for the casinos, in a very strange "symbiotic" sort of relationship started by the casinos, of course. After all, they are the same and like-minded as freakishly exceptional, but still do not know each other beyond the defense of their collective dysfunction.
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April 22nd, 2017 at 5:43:28 PM permalink
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I'm pissed that I'm missing this again this year, so I hope those of you in town will show up and make it a great event. And take all of Axel's money later. :)

I'm about as "pissed" as not having been to a McDonald's in over thirty years. Damn!
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April 22nd, 2017 at 6:32:18 PM permalink
Quote: InTimeForSpace1

You being a person? Then whatever happened to "attack the writing; not the writer"?

Gambling has to be the epitome of dysfunction. People write about even their personal tragedies on the gambling forums; and the others respond in kind with similar dysfunction and awkwardness. The normal psychologically healthy boundaries twinkle and fade. Reminds me of a fortune in a cookie, "Your friends are not your friends." They exist only because of and for the casinos, in a very strange "symbiotic" sort of relationship started by the casinos, of course. After all, they are the same and like-minded as freakishly exceptional, but still do not know each other beyond the defense of their collective dysfunction.



This is not accurate for this specific forum. We meet in real life. We work together on game design and distribution. We play together, whether ploppies or AP's. Gambling is the basis of these friendships thru this forum, sure, but most here are professionals of one sort or another, at least those who post regularly. Can't speak for lurkers or drive-bys, but there's a loose group of about 100 people who get together on gambling -related activities, some to the larger events, others who meet up ad hoc, usually in Vegas, but not always, some do both.

I can't say I appreciate your dismissing our friendships as dysfunctional, either. We share an interest in games but also in each other. This is how people meet now; online, and to many peoples' credit here, follow through with real friendships, partnerships, and/or mutual profit.

Very few basement - dwellers among us. Most have jobs, most have families, and other interests beyond gambling, though the large percentage in the profession tend to concentrate more time here.

The only reason there's not more variety and personal discussion here is that the Wizard has specifically asked the members to keep most discussions within the confines of the forum purpose (wiser gambling and Las Vegas related threads ). But since many of us know each other, we pay attention to the personal when it is brought into the conversation.

One thing that is very unwelcome here is the kind of dismissive judgment you brought in this post. If you don't care for the company you're keeping here, the door is as close as your logout. Or you can be part of the community. Your choice.
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April 23rd, 2017 at 12:23:00 AM permalink
Vini, Vidi, Vichi !
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April 23rd, 2017 at 1:43:16 AM permalink
Quote: InTimeForSpace1

Gambling has to be the epitome of dysfunction. People write about even their personal tragedies on the gambling forums; and the others respond in kind with similar dysfunction and awkwardness. The normal psychologically healthy boundaries twinkle and fade. Reminds me of a fortune in a cookie, "Your friends are not your friends." They exist only because of and for the casinos, in a very strange "symbiotic" sort of relationship started by the casinos, of course. After all, they are the same and like-minded as freakishly exceptional, but still do not know each other beyond the defense of their collective dysfunction.



You're dead wrong. Enjoying gambling without being addicted or compulsive is not fundamentally different from a person who has scuba diving as their hobby.
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April 23rd, 2017 at 7:48:36 AM permalink
Quote: billryan

Vini, Vidi, Vichi !



Can we assume you won the most at the poker game last night?
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April 23rd, 2017 at 8:00:42 AM permalink
Quote: lilredrooster

Enjoying gambling without being addicted or compulsive is not fundamentally different from a person who has scuba diving as their hobby.

This is fundamentally true but gambling does have an ability to be engaged in without regard to geography whereas scuba diving usually requires a trip to a body of water and can not be performed online.
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April 23rd, 2017 at 9:42:23 AM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

This is not accurate for this specific forum. We meet in real life. We work together on game design and distribution. We play together, whether ploppies or AP's. Gambling is the basis of these friendships thru this forum, sure, but most here are professionals of one sort or another, at least those who post regularly. Can't speak for lurkers or drive-bys, but there's a loose group of about 100 people who get together on gambling -related activities, some to the larger events, others who meet up ad hoc, usually in Vegas, but not always, some do both.

I can't say I appreciate your dismissing our friendships as dysfunctional, either. We share an interest in games but also in each other. This is how people meet now; online, and to many peoples' credit here, follow through with real friendships, partnerships, and/or mutual profit.

Very few basement - dwellers among us. Most have jobs, most have families, and other interests beyond gambling, though the large percentage in the profession tend to concentrate more time here.

The only reason there's not more variety and personal discussion here is that the Wizard has specifically asked the members to keep most discussions within the confines of the forum purpose (wiser gambling and Las Vegas related threads ). But since many of us know each other, we pay attention to the personal when it is brought into the conversation.

One thing that is very unwelcome here is the kind of dismissive judgment you brought in this post. If you don't care for the company you're keeping here, the door is as close as your logout. Or you can be part of the community. Your choice.

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April 23rd, 2017 at 9:42:59 AM permalink
Quote: DRich

Can we assume you won the most at the poker game last night?



Heck no. The much more prestigious Shackleford Trivia Contest.
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April 23rd, 2017 at 11:30:56 AM permalink
What were the trivia questions?
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April 23rd, 2017 at 11:51:09 AM permalink
Doc.."It's going to take a while for me to deal with this. I won't be at the Spring Fling, and I may not be in touch very often for a while."

Doc, in the short time I've been reading your thread, your warmth and personality has always shown through.
You and the missus have my deepest sympathies for this heavy loss. It should be the other way around.

You and Mrs. Doc will grieve on your own time and depth, No one can tell you to 'get over it' for there is no getting over this. But with time, you two will learn to live on and find strength and support from each other and well meaning family.

That took a lot to write and maybe it's part of your coping process.
It's all going to be a blur for awhile, but try to keep the room mate strangeness in the back of your minds. Something's not right there.

Please take care of yourselves and God speed.
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April 23rd, 2017 at 2:19:19 PM permalink
"Hey Klaus, what's the capitol of Germany?"
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April 23rd, 2017 at 4:28:28 PM permalink
For Romes


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April 23rd, 2017 at 6:26:13 PM permalink
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"Hey Klaus, what's the capitol of Germany?"



For those who weren't there, that is an inside joke. At the poker game I bet $5 with AxelWolf that the dealer would know the capitol of Germany. He spoke in a German accent and was named Klaus, as evidenced from his name pin. Fortunately, he wasn't too insulted. He said, and I'm paraphrasing, "That would be Berlin, of course. A better question would be what was the capitol of the former West Germany?"

BTW, the same dealer game me $5 for knowing the capitol of Mongolia.
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April 23rd, 2017 at 6:42:43 PM permalink
I would like to congratulate billryan for winning the 2017 Trivia Challenge. He score was 5.5, if I remember correctly. Here were the questions.

1. In 1957, which piano player allegedly lit his piano on fire to upstage Chuck Berry?

Jerry Lee Lewis. Here is a video of the alleged incident.



2. Which island is known as the Ellis Island of the west coast?

Angel Island. It's near Alcatraz, a frequent guess.

3. What was the cause of death of Edith on All in the Family? . This question has been removed.

4. In an advertising campaign in the late 60's who said "You're soaking in it" and what was her profession? (0.5 points for each)

Madge the manicurist.



Who can forget Madge?

5. According to Tommy Tutone, what is Jenny's phone number?

867-5309

6. According to the 1981 movie Heavy Metal, was is the name for the glowing orb at the center of the movie?

The Loc-Nar



7. What are director Barry Levinson's four "Baltimore Films"? (0.25 points for each one)

Diner, Tin Men, Liberty Heights, Avalon

8. From 1972 to 1978, Harvey Milk served on the Board of Supervisors for which district of San Francisco?

The Castro District

9. Whenever Bugs Bunny got lost, it was usually because he neglected to take a left turn where?

Albuquerque. I saw some truly awful spellings on that one.



10. What was the name of the Beagle that Lyndon Johnson help up by the ears?

Him. The other beagle was his sister named Her.




11. What is the name of the new Sesame Street Muppet with autism?

Julia.




12. What was the name of the cat in the original Alien movie?

Jones

13. What country's flag features an image of two keys?

The Vatican. They represent the keys to heaven.




14. Not counting mirror reflections, how many unique pentominos exist?

I don't think anyone knew what a pentomino is. Didn't you read my post on Cash Blox?




15. Simplify eπi. Hint: Find the Taylor series expansion for ex, sin(x), and cos(x).

-1


16. How many times was the f-word used, including all derivatives, in the 1983 movie Scarface? (closest answer to be used in the event of a tie-breaker)

226
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April 23rd, 2017 at 7:11:14 PM permalink
I knew 5 & 9, couldn't remember 12. The rest I had no idea although I remember 4 from newer ads in the 80's. Should've known 3 but haven't seen that spin off in years.
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RS
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April 23rd, 2017 at 7:40:11 PM permalink
I got two right. 867-5309. And -1.

Everything else was wtfhard. I'm glad it wasn't all battle star galactica and Star Trek questions though.
beachbumbabs
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April 23rd, 2017 at 7:47:03 PM permalink
I got 3.5. Not my year.

Btw, I'm almost positive her name is MADGE, not MARGE. Fwiw.
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Ibeatyouraces
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April 23rd, 2017 at 7:51:43 PM permalink
Quote: beachbumbabs

Btw, I'm almost positive her name is MADGE, not MARGE. Fwiw.


Yeah. Marge was large, and looked like this...

https://youtu.be/WcPWEfMRTfc
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