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Day 2  .....  Thursday 15th October 2009

The day before all the action starts in the poker room so it's sightseeing time:

The Dublin Tour: Hop-On, Hop-Off bus.

There are many buses that travel the city streets all on the same route ferrying tourists around to the main talking points of Dublin. Each driver is a trainee comedian as well as knowledgeable guide and craic starts before you board the double-decker. The ''Friendly and Fun'' combination was once that we were to be witness to many times on this trip making it memorable above others.

1st stop The Guinness Store:

A visitation to the Guinness Factory culminating with a pint in the skyscraper bar. They should let you buy more though, after all that walking the first pint didn´t last very long. Never mind, I managed to sniff out the nearest pub only 5 mins walk away and one of the best Fish 'n' Chips I´ve had washed down with a couple of glasses of the black stuff served by a guy wearing a Liverpool shirt, No it wasn't Loopy.

Kilmainham Gaol (or Jail to us English):

The biggest unoccupied jail in Europe and our start to a lesson in recent Irish history that was fascinating as well as intriguing and left me wondering why the folk of Dublin didn´t just spit in my English face on sight after how my ancestors had treated theirs not so long ago.

But no.......we were welcomed everywhere we went and it was a genuine welcome, not the kind of 'plastic' hello or 'have a nice day'  that is so commonly thrown out to patrons especially tourists in anticipation and hope of your trade or a nice tip for service rendered, this was real Irish hospitality the kind of which I have never experienced before and will stay in my heart for ever.

Anyway, the jail was fascinating as was the information passed onto us from the highly skilled and educated tour guide that showed us around. She had a true passion for her job and took great pride in 'educating' people in the history of the Jail, Dublin and Ireland.

I got on blinding with her and I formed a very close bond with her, but even after much begging and what I thought to be an extreemly good argument pro my situation, she still would not let me leave Mrs A in there overnight.

Off the bus and onto shank's, we meandered around town popping in and out of a few shops. Then after hanging around outside a few churches whilst Mrs A was inside doing whatever she does in there, we wandered down to The Liffy, took a few pics and slowly strolled home taking in the atmosphere of the place.

Out in the evening for some more Liffy water and reading for meeting the gang tomorrow.

Oh. almost forgot, I was handed my 'Aegis Reunion Party 2009' polo shirt from 'D' yesterday and it was really cool. what an honour to be named for this event, thanks guys, made me feel special.

And 'D', I did hear about the 'Men's bum competition' you girls had, I wondered what had kept you lot amused for so long.

So, the next episode is from the hotel, Day 1a of the tournament and we all meet up for the first time. Join me tomorrow for more news and views from The Emerald Isle

Don't be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.

And meeting again, after moments or a lifetime, is certain for those who are friends.

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hello boss  

nice read, your post's bring the weekend to life, looking forward to the next one, every body had such a good time, i hope to meet up with you all at the 5th birthday live game

PapaOfGags,

ohh hi Aegis, mate

im too drunk to read - but what a nice picture of a guiness

im in the bar after taking down the 3k grntd at 23.30 cet paying 924, and im proud to say i never bluffed, never lied, never ran out of beer, and never brag either jahuuuuuuuu

and im having long island tea, diff. recipy from lambones

i hope ur well m8, cause i deffo am - jahuuuuuu

oh and dont forget to CHAAAAAAAAARGEEEeeee, i havent

cya

i play terrible poker, better prepare urself !

motto: Water is great, its used in beer

Day 3  .....  Friday 16th October 2009

And so the poker commences

We arrived at the hotel in plenty of time thinking it all kicked off much earlier than it actually did so we proceeded to the bar for breakfast.

Sat there people watching for a while, it wasn't long before I spotted a big guy enter the bar with a midget. I didn't want to seem rude and stare but good job I took a second glance because it turned out to be Boromoss and Loopy.

Greeting were exchanged, drinks purchased and we waited for the girls, lambone and Chris. It wasn't long before most of the gang were together.

One by one the guys were eliminated and all returned to the forums main headquarters which was a small area we established in the corridor directly opposite the loos.

But not the lambone, he was in for the duration and most of the day was spent railing the big guy until the early hours.

Although it all ended up all a bit too much for the witch, as the hours ticked by and the several 'medicinal' hot toddies she was forced to consume began to take their toll, we lost her.

She was flaked out on an abandoned poker table catching a few Z's until woken by the rather large security guard.

Apparently her snoring was so loud that it was actually disrupting the story that Mad Marty was trying to tell 3 tables down as he held court.

Confusion reigned as enquiries were made on when the days play would end. Some reports said 2am, some spoke of playing down to the last 150 players, no 100, some bleated it´ll finish after level 16 and even the organisers didn't seem to have a definitive answer.

But we were later informed they would be playing down to level 18 (I think) or was it 19? Oh I don´t know but I´m sure lambone will tell you if you want.

So the big guy qualified through to Sunday, what a great result and you know the rest. My turn tomorrow to try to give lambone some company on the final day.

So we order a taxi and the hotel reception and were ordered to stay in the lobby as the driver will come in for us. This is unsure that the fare is picked up and the guy at the counter gets some commission no doubt.

This was assumed when, disobeying his order (and it was barked out as an order in no uncertain terms which got my back up right away) we wandered outside when he was busy on the phone so that Mrs A could have a ciggy.

There sat 4 taxis all waiting for jobs, so why the heck do we have to wait for another one to arrive ? Different company probably and also if you order one they stick extras on the meter.

So sod ém, we jumped into the waiting carriage at the head on the line and headed for the south side with yet another comedian at the wheel. Think he might be the brother of the bus driver yesterday.

Don't be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again.

And meeting again, after moments or a lifetime, is certain for those who are friends.

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