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July 09, 2005
Oh well....
Well, it was fun anyway! Yes, I was eliminated late in the 7th round. I made it 14 hours in (1:45 AM). The blinds and antes were getting serious enough that I needed to pick a spot and make a move to get some chips or I would soon be too low. I was losing $1250 every 10 hands just by the blinds -- and playing a hand meant putting in up to $3000 before the flop (therefore a $3000 to $6000 bet after the flop). I had about $10,000 left. I had to make a stand with A-Q when the flop came up Queen high. I bet $6000 and the guy next to me put me all in. Unfortunately I ran into pocket Aces and a queen didn't come.
The day started with almost 2000 people, and I made it down to about 700.
My most exciting moment came earlier when I doubled up to $20,000 while knocking out another player. He had less money than I at the time, so I wasn't facing elimination, but if I had lost I would have been very low. I had AK and the flop had come A Q 7. We went back and forth raising until all his money was in -- I thought he was just trying to push me out at first and assumed my AK was good. He wound up having AQ, so I looked dead once I saw that. But the K came up on the turn card and I had better two pair. He was shocked and sulked away.
In the end, I think I played pretty well -- had confidence most of the time -- and never said the F-Bomb to get a timeout. Of course I'd like to blame the cards for my loss. I watched a guy next to me get pocket Aces four times while I got only one high pair, and one flopped set (3 of a kind) dealt to me in 14 hours of play.
I'll elaborate more later once I get some coffee and my spirits back.
Thanks to all who wanted to follow along this year!
Posted by LarryW at July 9, 2005 11:30 AM
Comments
Congrats on getting so far, Larry. Sorry about the rough cards, but them's the breaks. Maybe next time you'll be the one getting the pocket aces.
Sounds like it was an amazing experience anyway.
-Jack
Posted by: Jack at July 9, 2005 06:36 PM
Sorry to hear.....
Posted by: David W at July 9, 2005 10:01 PM
You are a winner to me. You did great. and your big sister is proud of you. The WSOP is tough on a good day, but when the cards aren't coming your way, it is a lot tougher. You almost made it to day 2. Just needed one more lucky Turn or River. Maybe next year. I enjoyed watching you play this year and I am looking forward to watching you play again next year. So, here's to WSOP 2006!
Posted by: Sandy at July 9, 2005 11:40 PM
DOH! For lunch I went to Carpos in SC and I actually caught some of the WSOP on ESPN. I kept pounding down my frothy ice tea on the table and yelling "WE WANT LARRY - WE WANT LARRY" I'm surprised they didn't kick me out. I thought I might of caught the back of your head in the background on one quick camera cut, but it's hard to say....
I hope you make it in again Larry. I had a lot of fun rooting for you and the back of your head.
Posted by: Seath at July 12, 2005 06:00 PM