Weekend...finally

Even though this week was shortened for me (didn't have to work on Monday) it still seemed long due to work going back to normal.

I was unable to play any online poker last night, as my grandfather had to be taken to the hospital due to breathing problems. They gave him drugs and breathing treatments and he did much better and they let him go home. Although very scary, it was good that he was able to go home and seems to be doing better.

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This weekend is the 1st Annual Big O Tournament of Champions Freeroll that I mentioned in an earlier blog. This should be alot of fun. I am looking forward to playing in a tournament that offers so many chips (40,000) and a little longer blind time (30 minutes). Blinds start at 100/200.

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I came across a great post on Felicia's blog that talks about what makes a good poker blog. Go here to read about it. Here are some things she wrote that are key: (again be sure to check page for discussion on each point)

1) Don't post bad beat stories
2) Don't post hand histories
3) Don't whine about losses
4) Don't post pics of kids or pets
5) Give your opinion
6) Are you a poker journal, or not?
7) Try to act serious about your play
8) If you are going to enable comments, actually REPLY when someone leaves one

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In parting, here is an interesting article regarding Pokerstars. It looks like they are going to sell or merge.