That was a lot of fun

I didn't win but that wasn't the point.
In fact, I actually didn't too badly and was only the fourth to leave my table and then held out until the last hand of the Last Chance table without buying additional chips.
ETA: We were playing Texas Hold 'Em with gradually rising blinds, just like on the pro circuit.
On the first table, luck quickly shifted to Allison and colonel_maxim who had either incredible good luck or just bluffed incredibly well. I had one good hand (three jacks) but didn't bet strategically enough so didn't win a lot.
After going out, I joined the Last Chance table and managed to stay in til the end, waxing and waning as I went along, never being chip leader or last, either. Sadly, I didn't have enough chips in the last hand, or I would have won quite a bit.

The drive to Leighton Buzzard was OK until the very last bit where I just chanced a random turn-off from the A5 which happened to be the right one. Scary little country road with lots of bumps and, annoyingly, hidden summits and dips. I hate it when I suddenly can't see the road anymore...
The way back was even quicker, not even 1.5 hours.

It was very good to see some of you again and it was a lot of fun! Looking forward to the next one.

There'll be a couple of photos tomorrow.

[Photo] Some impressions of the Poker Tournament

  
 

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