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2009-04-14 12:40:00
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I've been with RPT a long time now. When I started here, Todd was the only one making NLHE vids, Ryan barely played any holdem at all and was only making draw vids, and nobody was writing any articles. Now we still have Todd making NLHE vids, but Ryan has made the TV table of a major WPT event, we have vids in all the major types of poker from such diverse guests as BodogAri and LilHoldem, there are vids and articles from David Williams, and there are so many articles here that we could start our own library. Over the years I have also written for other websites and print magazines, but my favorite place to contribute has always been right here at RPT. Ryan and the staff here have always been honest and fair, the other instructors are insightful and responsive, and the members full of curiosity and eager to participate in thoughtful discussions. So, why then is this going to be my final article here? For starters I am getting more and more old and tired with each passing year. There was a time when I was making three vids and writing ten articles every month and all this work has taken its toll on me. I'm not sure I even have anything fresh and relevant to say anymore. Also there is the fact that, after thirty years of playing, at least for a while, poker is not that big a part of my life anymore. I am writing for a few scholastic publications now and I like having the focus on other areas of my life. I am also more than a few chapters into writing a novel and I'd really love to be able to finish it before my brain turns to mush. I have given up teaching poker completely as well so I am down to just a few games a week. For a while I worried about those members who only play low limit games. Most of the instructors here at RPT are players with a capital P and play some of the biggest games in the world. But the recent addition of Hokumfool now has that area covered. He has been doing a great job making vids and now writing about that end of the game, and our members are in good hands. And it's not as if I am dying or anything. It's not even as if I am giving up the game forever. I like to think of this more as an extended version of me going on a break from the game. Should my priorities change in the future, and RPT still be interested, there is always the possibility that you will hear from me again. But for now, I would like to say a warm farewell to everyone here at RPT. I wish everyone here all the happiness and success you all deserve. This place is the best. I'd like to leave you all with something to think about, a short piece that I wrote many years ago: George Colon was a proud and spiritual man. Even though losing his job had cost him his home and his family, he still struggled to get by each day with quiet dignity. Sometimes that struggle led him to search through a dumpster as he was doing now. The cold and wet Seattle morning air tore right through the worn out old coat he had gotten from the Goodwill. His hands felt like two icicles as he rummaged through the dirty garbage in search of anything useful. He cut his finger on some broken glass and instinctively grabbed some rough fabric nearby to use as a makeshift bandage. As he pulled the cloth up out of the bin his mouth fell open in surprise. In his hands he was holding a heavy winter coat in fairly decent condition. He quickly wrapped the coat around his shivering frame. "Thank you God," he said softly. "Now I will be warm outside." As he turned around to get the feel of his new coat he noticed an old homeless lady he had seen before standing in the next dumpster. She was wrapped in rags against the cold and had no coat on at all. George sighed and took off his new coat and put his old one back on. He got out of his dumpster, walked over to the woman and gave her the new coat. She smiled a toothless grin and thanked him as he walked off. As he walked, George said softly, "Thank you God, now I will be warm inside." |
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venicestu Says:
Thanks Seal, for all your contributions to the poker world and beyond. I hope that you take some time for yourself, recharge your batteries and start something new and exciting. I wanted to tell you that you have helped my poker game and I'm grateful that you shared your expertise with everyone, TY. I entered the FTOPS Mini last night (5/8/09)after watching your Stud Hi/Low video earlier in the day and placed 19th out of 1500+, thanks to you. So charge those batteries and bring us a new Stud video. God Bless, Stewart (venicestu)
Posted On: 2009-05-09 16:16:05
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hokumfool Says:
I directly credit you for my Stud games knowledge and passion. Thanks for everything, best of luck in the future.
Posted On: 2009-04-26 21:12:04
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k9_scruz Says:
Thanks Seal.
I'm still such a newbie here, and so I'm sure I will miss having your contributions in the future.
Yes, Todd keeps me coming back. Hokum is also a good contributor. Ryan?
It's so light in contribution here though, imho. Honestly, there's so little left. Ryan's last series ended abruptly, without any type of follow up. Why post them without conclusion? I would not mind if it was a bad beat that ended his tourney - that's real enough, and I can relate. But, well... I did not write this to rag on the other guys.
I have enjoyed reading your posts, though not always in agreement - but certainly recognizing you know more than I do, perhaps more than I will.
Enjoy the rest of your life, and good fortune to you and your family. I hope others might join as contributors to this site.
k9
Posted On: 2009-04-20 00:02:18
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moneymoney Says:
Thx you Seal for you bring on this site and to the poker in general.
ty to discuss with us it was very appreciated.
bye
Posted On: 2009-04-17 15:40:08
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winged Says:
Good luck, I look forward to the novel ( Got to be about poker) Like acesandaces, you have contributed greatly to my game and I am truely grateful.
Posted On: 2009-04-15 18:13:34
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acesandaces Says:
I wish you all the best in the future, you have certaintly contributed to my game in a big way and i will forever grateful.
Posted On: 2009-04-15 06:16:33
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