WSOP

For those of you who aren't poker widows wives of geeks who play poker as a serious hobby, WSOP = World Series of Poker. Yes. There is such a thing. The Geek went to Vegas last week to play in the Big Event. He didn't win the $600,000 purse (he came in third in a smaller tournament, though) but he's all set to go next year. 

Me? I'm still grasping what "backraise" means in poker jargon.


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Trading

Take two.  The more I looked at this photo, the more I liked it .  Should have gone with it in the first place.  

6 String

 

The Geek's been practicing this beautiful classic:  

$2.00

Amazing!  Over night, Darth Mart sprouted mylar gardens all over the store!  ->

I Call Fowl

 

I hit the mother load of antique stores today in Guthrie, Oklahoma secondary to my mom being Ms. Tour Guide with a visiting aunt.  Which is dangerous, because antique stores are potential emotional and financial black holes for me. Within five minutes of being in the place, I found two pieces of furniture that would have set me back almost a grand.  I felt lucky that I got out of there today for less than $30.

But let's get the issue at hand.  Our little friend up there.  Who, by the way, you can get for the bargain basement price of $350.  That's right.  Three HUNDRED and fifty dollars.  Because he's a rare...

...wait a sec, I wrote this down lest I forget...

(consulting notes)

...a RARE! California Brayton Laguana.  

Which means absolutely nothing to me.  You could make this statement in Swahili and it would probably make more sense.  

Look, I'll show you: 

Ni nadra! California Brayton Laguna.

(Huh. That really didn't have the punch I was hoping for.) 

At any rate, he's available if you want him.  And he's in good shape, although it would appear he's going to be constantly cock-a-doo-da-doodling at you and is this the kind of permanent companion you want in your kitchen or dining room or guest room or wherever.  


Well, I guess if he's the guest room it's a none issue.  ->  

Days Of

 

I am absolutely not going to go off on the scrapbooking crowd. Because I value my life.  Let's just say that lot is, um, enthusiastic about their hobby.  And hobby stores cater to their needs.  To wit:  

One mile of aisle space in the store dedicated specifically to their needs.  And that's just for the stickers.  ->