2.12.2005

Rock 'n' poker

Upon This Rock

Check out this article from GQ, of all places. Probably the most honest appraisal of Christian rock and Christian music festivals I've read for a long time. It's somewhat long and the font is small, but it's worth the read.

So I won at poker at last night. For those of you keeping track, that brings my poker record for the year to 2-0. Four of us at the table to start, playing mostly draw and Hold 'Em, but straight Hold 'Em at the end. Raph got screwed on two good calls when Jim made a flush, then a straight. I think Emeric just got bored because you can't conquer countries in poker, so went all-in and got knocked out. Then it was down to me and Jim, who had a substantial chip lead. I won a few good pots, as did he. Then we both went all in with four diamonds on the table. He had a King-high flush. I had an Ace-high. It. was. freaking. sweet.

Telling that story made me feel like a pale imitation of Wil Wheaton. I also fear I am developing a mild gambling addiction. I've only played poker twice this year, so it's still obviously mild. But I fear one more victory will send me over the brink.

So...wanna play? We can throw out terms like "gut-shot straight draw" and "sailboats." And also, I'll win your money.

2 comments:

Scott said...

Great read Timmy, I was extraneously bored and so read it all. And I have to say it was all very familiar. Not that his analysis was beige and boring, but the situations and people were dead on.

It reminded me of an amalgamation of church camp, various Christian activities, and Agape. But I really liked what he had to say about Christian rock. It's pretty much how I felt about it, but more thought out than what I generally say "Christian Rock is like normal rock...three years ago". So props for that.

Also, I'd like to tell you I'm a pretty good card game player. My all time favorite is B.S. but I also enojoy Poker. I like them both for the same reason, no one can tell when I'm lying vs. when I'm telling the truth. I love that sub-game more than anything else card game related.

And...that's all I have to say about that. Later Topher.


- Scott

Anonymous said...

Come to NY and I will beat you in poker anyday. haha.

miss youuuuu~

-meeeshelll