The Lakes

As I write hey are down to the last table at the second annual Lakes of Killarney tournament. I would have loved to play this one but the €550 ticket is outside my budget. However Jim and I did make a trip to the Cue Club for a qualifier two weeks ago but to no avail. It was only my second time playing at the club, 15 months ago I had my biggest cash when collecting €880 for a 5th place finish there. Good memories don't buy success and Jim made an early exit while I did little better going out shortly after the break. I was down to 2,000 at the break but with two double ups and a steal or two I raced to over 11,000 but got caught big time after limping in to a pot with 8-6 off. Four saw the flop of 7-6-3. SB checked BB raised third guy folded and with my read telling me he was weak I reraised BUT then SB reraised me all-in. BB folded claiming he only hit the 6!! and I was pot committed and called what was a small raise. SB turned over pocket 6-6(with all four 6's now on the table BB had to admit he had raised with nothing making my read good but that wasn't going to help me now). After that hand I was down to a few big blinds and while I got it in good with JJ the BB had to call with a lonely looking 9-6 off but he filled a straight and I was on the road home. A bit of fun but no Ticket.
My good buddy Sean played a qualifier at the Fitzpatrick in Limerick but lot the head to head to collect €250 with the winner getting the ticket. Our only rep. at this weekend tournament was Liam who collected €300 at the Sporting Emporium the week before he bought in but was home early after losing with middle set against top set in the third blind level.
Off the table I backed one horse and two dogs over the weekend all "good things" all finished second----------not my week!!!