Road Gambles
STATE HWY 287 (Somewhere in the Texas Panhandle)–Call it a whim if you will, but Pokerati has decided to relocate … to Las Vegas. And we’re en route right now. Like literally — as I type we’re slowing down for the junction with Farm Road 2530 as we head in to Childress. As far as I know, there’s no law against blogging while driving, right?
OK, that’s kinda a joke … we’re not stupid, and Pokerati likes to roll in style, which is why we have a chauffeur handling some of the commute. Meet Bob (pictured). Bob was one of the first Lodge Amateur Poker players … who would go on to win the LAP Player of the Year, earning him a seat in last year’s WSOP Seniors event. He woulda cashed, too, had he not gotten it all-in pre-flop with AA against 55 … only to see a flop of 10-5-5. Ah, yes, the 21+ hour drive from Dallas to Las Vegas will clearly be much more enjoyable as we get to trade bad-beat stories all along the way!
Anyhow, Bob is headed to Vegas, he says, “to pursue my new love, which is cards.” And apparently he gives me some sort of credit blame for his addiction playing poker cupid. So after recently getting fired from his job as a security guard under legally nefarious circumstances (two-time whistleblower vs. an allegedly embezzly boss), he said “fuggit!” and decided to hitch a ride with Pokerati to the Nevada desert, where he plans to go to dealer school and start a new chapter in his life.
Hmm, sounds good to us.
Uncle Ray says:
December 28th, 2007 at 9:22pm
Have a safe trip, and good luck to both of you with your new digs and gigs. And remember to find some space for some Uncle Ray visits. (You’ll probably need to find a little corner for Aunt Sue, too).
Bundas says:
December 28th, 2007 at 10:41pm
Dan and Bob after arriving and getting all moved In give me a call and we can get together for a drink and talk about ways to break this town !!
Or I’ll just wait a week and call you on your cell !! Have a safe trip
Lisa says:
December 28th, 2007 at 11:21pm
Drive carefully. Have fun. And don’t forget, there’s always Wilford Brimley impersonating as a career option.
For Bob. Not Dan.
Robert Goldfarb says:
December 29th, 2007 at 8:20am
There is just something wrong about seeing Yosemite Sam driving a Volkswagen.
IttyBittyWussy says:
December 29th, 2007 at 3:04pm
Viva la Dan Kerouac, mooching a ride out of town.
DanM says:
December 29th, 2007 at 8:11pm
Hey, I was the moochie!
(P.S. I have arrived safely. Bob fell asleep at the wheel only once.)
California Jen says:
December 29th, 2007 at 9:12pm
Glad you had a buddy for the ride and arrived safely. Enjoy exploring Vegas from a different perspective!
85nutz says:
December 29th, 2007 at 9:40pm
I think we need to have a Dan welcome party here in Vegas. All pokeratians should get together somewhere for a drink and celebration of your arrival to the city of sin!
donkey says:
December 30th, 2007 at 6:10am
yeah, 85nutz, that should be a good party…for 2. Let’s not forget the plasma billboard at the mirage that welcomes Dan…uh, on second thought, that’s Danny Gans.
IttyBittyWussy says:
December 30th, 2007 at 10:12am
Well then I apologize (sort of); I am intensely jealous. But I am also concerned. LV is full of hookers, easy drugs, free booze and opportunities to get it all in with the hammer. Please, PACE YOURSELF.
tbonezz111 says:
December 31st, 2007 at 3:23pm
Dan.. It’s gonna be a shorter drive now to come see me at Del Frisco’s when your craving a good ol’ fashioned Texas steak!! Welcome to the promised land!
bunhousebob says:
February 21st, 2008 at 10:42am
I like the comment about Wilford but not sam.
Ed says:
February 21st, 2008 at 11:13am
BOB! How ya doing? We hear about Dan all the time but no word on how things are going for you since the BIG move.