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ezmogee's Poker Blog

April 30, 2009

I basically took two weeks off poker to spend time with with my family for the Passover holiday and then with my girlfriend. I guess it must've done some good to take a poker break, because I'm having one of my best weeks ever (it's actually only been 4 days) booking a little over $20k in wins. I won a ton of coinflips, and was the beneficiary of getting some mediocre setup hands versus bad players (good players might've lose 25% of their stack - these bad players lost 100%). Feels pretty good, especially because it was all at $5/$10. So yay for poker. Hopefully I won't lose it all :)

So I had a reservation to Cancun on May 4th, but I've effectively cancelled it due to swine flu fears. When I write "effectively," I mean that I've cancelled the hotel, but the airline refuses to take anyone's calls. I wish I were joking, because it sounds absurd, right? I understand that there's mass hysteria and they're likely understaffed, but it's not even like anyone can get into the holding system. When you call the number, they just start giving you weirdo error messages. The airline is AIR MEXICANA, and I would recommend against flying them in the future. I'm sure they're all nice people, but they've been extraodinarily unhelpful via live chat and e-mail, and no one can get through on the phone to them. I even talked to the Orbitz Vacation Reps last night, who was helpful but couldn't get through to Air Mexicana either. I decided to take a flier, and ask if he'd actually gotten through to them at all that day. There was this awkward pause after which he responded "actually sir, no one has been able to get through to them since we started our shift at 4pm." The time I was talking to him? 12:30am - 8.5 hours. How can I cancel my flight if I can't get through to them. If I get charged the flight because the line is too busy, I will demand a charge back on my credit card. No idea if that will actually work. Any thoughts? I know I'm being whiny, but it's the principle of the thing.

Anyways, I've decided to re-book and hang out in Myrtle Beach instead. We'll be staying at the Anderson Ocean Club which is supposed to be one of the best resorts in the area. I honestly have no idea if Myrtle Beach is fun for young people, but I guess we'll find out :) If you're a CardRunners member and want to hang out, just drop a comment and I'll try to get in touch with you via PM. Also, if anyone's been to Myrtle and has some recommendations, that'd be hot.

Okay, that's all for now. I'm gonna finish up my work at the office and then head home to finish packing up my apartment. I will miss you Chicago :(

Ezra

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Apr 30, 09 15:22:10

where u been playin? cake?

gambler2k4

May 1, 09 00:52:19

thanks for the help! have fun in myrtle beach and see you in vegas.

lana

May 1, 09 07:28:39

I don't know if you golf, but there are some amazing golf courses down there. Have fun!

Stinger885

May 1, 09 14:43:16

You put the tickets on a credit card right? Just call your company up and tell them not to accept the charge