Day 113 - Revenge of "The Bradshaw"

So as you may know I play a lot of poker here. It passes the time, makes me think, and allows me to socialize. I have always been lucky so games of chance are fun for me. Occasionally I goof like anyone else.

A month or so back, we started teaching Weaver how to play poker. He learns quick and enjoys playing from time to time. Well, during his training he learned the hard way that a four card straight doesn't beat anything. Unfortunately some of the others felt they should call a four card straight a Weaver from that point on. Poor Weaver!

About a week later we are all playing and Weaver is right there with us. He has some good cards and goes all in. Myself, I thought I had a better hand and went all in as well to call. We laid down our cards and I say I win with my straight. The others at the table protest that I am missing a 5 card. In my head I had a straight so I argue. It went something like this, "No, No, No, Look, I have an Ace, 2, 3, fouuuuuu....... Well needless to say I lost to Weaver and inherited his 4 card straight. Now deemed "The Bradshaw." With humility I laughed got up and left.

Fast forward to current day. Most players have let me be about my mistake, only bringing it up when they have a four card straight. Two particulars can't let it be and bring it up every other word. Sgt K and Josh just have to bring it up constantly, even when we aren't playing. For the most part I can let it slide off but sometimes I am honestly ready to beat them with the chair they support their sorry asses with.

So here we are again and as the game progresses I again am reminded of my failure in cards. Luck would have it that I would find the ultimate way to shut them both up. I get another Ace and 3. On the flop a 2 and 4 appear. At this point I am actually chasing a straight, a legitimate one. I bet high, most drop out but not all. The next card comes out and it doesn't help me. Deciding a bluff is in order to keep up appearances I bet high again. All but two drop out. One is Sgt K. Josh has folded at this point and again brings up the 4 card straight failure of my past. The River comes and I have nothing but an Ace high card. Now, reality is that I have a Bradshaw as well because I have a four card straight. I finish with a Bluff and play off the comments being said. I go all in. To my surprise, so do Sgt K and Sgt George. We reveal our cards and I win. Using the cards that I have been made fun of for over a month, I take out two players and triple up. Not only that, I take out one of the two that can't shut up about it. As the night goes on, I get knocked out of the game, but my victory was already complete.

It has been three days since and two poker games. Not a peep about "The Bradshaw" has been made by Josh or Sgt K. Don't get me wrong it gets brought up. Just when its funny or appropriate. I love it when people get their dues.

In other news, I am planing a trip to the land down under. I spoke with Ryan today. A friend that I look forward to seeing again. He moved there a few years back and it will be a nice reunion to see him again. Now its just a matter of scheduling time off for Christina and I. Yes, she is joining me there!

Not much else to say today. Weaver is now gone on vacation. My little sidekick has gone. I mean that in jest, he is a good friend and a damn good alarm clock for food.

Remember Life isn't about the things you own, It's about experiences and the people you meet long the way.