It's the latest trend...

looks like you all got the fashion memo this year... 2006 is the year of Dan winning. Thank you all kindly for your participation and donations. Everyone is welcome at the next event to try to change the trend. Resistance is Futile.

The game was fun, with 7 players, 2 first timers (Randy and Megan Purdy). Matt set himself up with an All-in just after rebuy time again and Pat went all in as well. Matt won the main pot and tripled up and I won the side pot taking our Mr Erb first. That's 2 games in a row for Matt, depleting a Patrick's chips so I could do the dirty work. Brouwer stayed alive, Fournie was next, followed by Megan. Dave tried really hard to stay in, but the chips were mostly in Randy and Dan's corner. That left 3, Randy with a decent lead for most of the night, Matt holding on for dear life and Dan hot on Randy's heels. Matt did some good work at depleting Mr Purdy's stack so I finished him off and went to work killing Matt's efforts. I played a steady game which paid off in the end. Kudos to Megan and Randy for making strong first-time efforts at the table.

Katch me if you Kan Brouwer!

Quick Turnaround

So, Sunday boasted a cozy 5 player event with some of the top players from the 2005 circuit in the dundgeon. Matt was unfortunately kept at bay by the plague or "flu" if you will, which left the door open for Dan, Pat, Dave, Chris and Rudy to take an early lead on the former, and I mean FORMER champion. The game was fairly even with no rebuys early on, but the tide quickly shifted to the North-West where Pat and Rudy held the majority of the chips, leaving Dave, Dan and Chris to fight for the scraps. Dave pulled out a dissappointing last place finish, but claims he was getting no good cards all day. That left Dan and Chris battling it out for 4th place, where Dan got lucky and Chris got the other end and left in 4th. While those battles were going on, Rudy took some big pots from Pat (ones which the rest of us wisely stayed out of) leaving him in the lead. He quickly finished off Pat and it was left between Dan with about 1800 chips and Rudy with the rest (about 4200). Luckilly, Dan had one thing in his court, which was Rudy had to leave at 5:45, so Rudy was playing ultra aggressive trying to take Dan out. Long Story Short, Dan takes Rudy out in a few dramatic all-in's with Rudy ultimately succumbing his pocket 8's to Dan's pocket 10's. Let's Dance.

All said and done, Dan has a remarkable 7 point lead on Matt, one would almost say that it would be an unsurmountable lead... perhaps.

I've got the house to myself this weekend, so we're planning another event for Sunday afternoon around, let's say, 4-ish... be there, or be... not there.

How 'bout it?

How's Sunday March 12th 2006 at 2pm for the next TPTP event?
Let me know
Dan

Vote for Pedro

Well, in the dawn of the federal election, only one man was up to the challenge of running away with the first TPTP event of 2006. Surprisingly it wasn't Matt, the self proclaimed "Guru" of the tour... Ol' Two Pair narrowly dodged a last place finish with a stroke of luck at the river. Unfortunatley, Pat Wilson got screwed in that hand, where he was also all-in, and was the first out.

Two Pair wasn't far behind, conceding his short stack to the juggernaut of the day. Dave held on as long as he could, but was no match for the massive power of his opponent.

All said and done, Dan Grace runs away with the lead in the 2006 season. Some would suggest to Matt that that lead could be unsurmountable. Perhaps. Good game chumps and thanks for the money.

In with the New!

In with the TPTP 2006 season and away with Matt's winning ways. Must have been a fluke. Anyways, next event is Sunday January the 15th at 2pm. Same place, same price... bring snack or drink for a few.

Happy Newyear

Season Finale

Well, yesterday was the 2005 season finale and it was a game of firsts. It was the first game not held in the Garagio, and it was the first game that Dave won. We had a big 9 player tournament to end the year on a high note. Dave became the third winner this year as he outlasted Chris at the end. Matt single-handedly eliminated five players (a new record) while finishing third. Below are the results:

Finish	Player	Eliminated By
1	Dave Wager
2	Chris Pudel	Dave
3	Matt Brouwer	Chris
4	Amanda Fournie	Matt
5	Patrick Erb	Matt
6	Dan Grace	Matt
7	Patrick Wilson	Matt
8	Rudy Eigenheer	Amanda
9	Paul Buchan	Matt

And with this result, Matt winds up the 2005 TPTP champion. Soon, we'll announce the 2005 TPTP awards, and look for the start of the 2006 TPTP season, coming in January. Everyone gets a fresh start!

In Lieu of Recent Political Happenings...

The game is actually on Sunday December 4th, 2pm ish. The game will be played in the Bellows of the Garagio. So far we've got registered:

1. Dan
2. Matt
3. Dave
4. Pat
5. Rudy
6. Chris
7. Amanda

Next Event

Saturday, December 3rd at the new venue in the Basement of the Garagio. The poker table should be re-upholstered by then, and there might be carpet. What time works for y'all?
3pm or 6pm?

Hallowhee!

So, since most of you chumps didn't show up, I decided to take it upon myself to win me the smallest ever TPTP event, consisting of Matt, Pat Erb and myself.

You might be thinking, "that's not enough players for a sponsored event..." Well, you're wrong. Dead wrong. It clearly stipulates in our constitution that so long as all were invited, it can be an event with as few as 3 people.

Anyways, it's a shame that more of you didn't show, cause I could have used your money. It wasn't easy, but I prevaled over Pat early on, he rebought, then I beat out Matt, then beat Pat again, leaving just me. That's right, ol' Last place Erb beat Matt, and inched 1 daring point closer to him atop the standings. More importantly, I gained a stellar 2 points on Sir Brouwer, creeping ever so close to his perch on the leaderboard.

So, for all you who didn't make it, check your dedication, as you may have missed the last game in the "Garragio" for the season. It was quite chilly. Also, keep posted for more dates as we reach the end of the 2005 season.

Pot Size: $35 (1st - $30, 2nd - $5)

Finish	Player	Eliminated By
1	Dan Grace
2	Patrick Erb	Dan
3	Matt Brouwer	Dan

Fright Night Mahem

I like the word Mahem.

How's about a game on Monday October 31 at the Garaggio... I know, it's halloween night, and it sickens me too, to acknowledge that halloween isn't just for the little pukes, but seriously, who's in.

Dan