I quit playing online because of some of the deposit/withdrawal restrictions and headaches. But Full Tilt has made it easier, so I thought I would give them another try.

I deposited a whopping $95 using my bank/visa ATM card, I thought that there was no way that it would go through. It was rejected from my bank once, but went through the 2nd time Full Tilt submitted it.

The other reason I dumped more money is was that my wife was getting terrible headaches and even went to the Dr. Since I was looking at a LONG weekend of staying at home taking care of the rugrats, I need something to do.

Meanwhile, I played some $.50/$1 NL and had a sick run and ran my balance over $400 in a about 3 hours. I was flopping sets w/ AA and KK, catching flushes, you name it-dumb luck, no skill, easy money.

The next day (Kentucky Derby day) I had 45 minutes to kill so I saw 5/10 limit had seat and a high average pot. I lost $250 in no time. I flopped top pair and big draw (50% multiway pots) and raised the piss out of it and came up empty each time. 3 $200+ pots where was good shape on the flop and lost all to overpairs.

Now I am pissed. We then go to Canterbury Horse Track/Card Club for the Derby and their opening day. We see one race and decide that it was too crowded and rainy to stay. Off to Chili's for appetizers and the Derby. What an F*ing bust of a day. Home early.

The next week I was a victim of my earlier success and played NL like I was bulletproof. I wasnt. Down to $45. The smart thing to do is to drop down to a lower game and rebuild. I decided to sit down short stacked on tilt and play 3/6 limit for win or bust. I got down to the felt twice before taking down $200 when I really caught some nice cards. OK, done for the day.

Next day, 3/6 and a $11 turbo SNG, I win $100 and 2nd. Nice. 45 minutes. I quit.

Next same, $150 and 3rd. 1 hour, I quit.

Next $120, $70 and 1st. 1 hour, I quit.

Next $170, $22 turbo SNG 2nd. 75 minute, I quit.

Next $115, $22 turbo 3rd , 1 hour, quit.

I think 20BB/hour at 3/6 is what I should expect going forward. I put in the order for a new black Porsche 911 Carerra 2 conv (right).

In the past, I would play WAY into the night until I played bad. For now, I am goind with the fresh deposit win switch turned on and just getting in and out quickly. Maybe I am leaving money on the table, but it is better than falling asleep at work.

Now I am just having headaches getting FT to approve check withdrawal. I am leaving for a fishing weekend on Thursday and would like to have a check in the mail by then. We will see.