My Aruba Trip...

[Talking Poker]

Well, I walked up to them to find out about updating my hometown (which took all of 5 seconds) and then asked them the same question you just asked me. They basically said to let them know what I'm wearing and where Im sitting (on Thursday), so they can keep an eye on me. I said, "I wasn't sure if you were only doing it for the 'cool' people," and they said "We usually do it for the people we know, and if you look at that list, the people we know aren't that 'cool'" or something like that.

And now they know me.

[PShabi]

Keep up the good work TP. Glad you're enjoying yourself.

[ChipFish]

TP is the MAN!

Go Mark Go!

[Talking Poker]

Today's quick update...

Snorkeled off the beach for little while, played 6 hours of $2/$4 NL (down $500 - mostly due to one ugly hand), played a bit of roulette (up) socially, played craps with Josh Arieh and others (down), even played some Black Jack (up). All in all, I'm down for the day, but no biggie... I had fun and met a lot of new people.

I think we are going to take an ATV tourn of the island tomorrow, as per the Arieh's recommendation. And then Thursday, it's back to work. I see that 18 people finished with more chips than me today, meaning I'm now 33rd in chips with 166 players remaining and one more flight to get though before Day 2.

[lightfungus]

Thats still very comfortable. But damn man, the poker doesnt even seem like the best part. Im pretty jealous, Ill switch test taking for ATV cruising? Ill even throw in 10 whole dollars...whaddya say?

[mrkoontz]

I will up that 10 bucks to 11

[Talking Poker]

The ATVing was AWESOME... well worth the $75 (best deal in town). We went al over the island, saw most of the key attractions, and it was FUN. I really enjoyed it. Bumped into the Arieh's in the ocean afterwards and thanked the for the suggestion. Yes, that means Josh is out, as are about a gazillion other big name pros today. Check the UB blog or CardPlayer for updates.

Right now, the guy I am most worried about is Mizrachi, who had 40k chips at the break. I love Phil Ivey, but I'm not going to lie to you - I'm glad to see him out.

Also saw Devil Fish doing a photoshoot with two beautiful girls at the beach today. We chatted with him for a few minutes afterwards - he's taking them to dinner tomorrow night. He can't tonight, because he's going on a cruise with a handful of beautiful blondse. Considering this place is 99.5% unavailable women (poker players' arm candy), I'm impressed.

Anyway, nice guy, that Devil Fish... time for dinner.