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[elpresidente]

Hey! Just signed up and wanted to introduce myself. I've been playing poker recreationally for a few years now. Mostly NL Hold 'em home games. I've dabbled a little on the internet. I consider myself an average amatuer poker player. I have a decent understanding of theory and math. I lack experience but am looking to play more. I've spent more time reading about poker than playing. I did just finish a 3 month local poker "league" at a VFW nearby. It was a great experience with some good players and generally good people (old, young, guys, ladies - a good mix). I finished 9th out of 32 (started slow but ended fairly strong) in points and 5th a final tourney (top 16 point getters) and ended up basically even for the league (paid out $270 - cashed $300). I know this is small stakes (I'm a poor man trying to support a family) but I hit my goals for it and am starting the next league next Thursday so I'm upping my goals. I've been looking for a good poker forum for some time now and this one looks friendly as well as informative.Now to scratch up some $$$ and sign up for FCP.

[brvheart]

There is no money to be made on FCP. I think that currently there are only 15 people signed up.

[Pot Odds RAC]

elpresidente, on Thursday, December 28th, 2006, 11:54 AM, said:

... this one looks friendly...

Just wait.Seriuosly, welcome & good luck!

[astros11ss]

pm dna4ever with any questions you have about the forum, the poker site, or life in general. he's a great guy.

[hblask]

brvheart, on Thursday, December 28th, 2006, 1:56 PM, said:

There is no money to be made on FCP. I think that currently there are only 15 people signed up.

Yeah, but 13 of them are total idiots, willing to chase a gutshot for their whole stack.To the OP: don't be deceived, there are very few friendly people here.

[Jam-Fly]

FCP is a great forum but I left the poker room. There was 2 2/4 NL cash games, 3 $5 SNGs, about 6 LHE tables and maybe 3 micro limit cash tables. And no omaha.If your looking to get better, go to the strategy forums, alot of valuable info. Just reading thru the previous posts is good too.

[NoSup4U]

astros11ss, on Thursday, December 28th, 2006, 12:58 PM, said:

pm dna4ever with any questions you have about the forum, the poker site, or life in general. he's a great guy.

[rocksquid]

How weird is it that Gerald Ford dies and elpresidente arrives at this time?welcome and good luck. and if you are the undead, we'll find that out too.

[elpresidente]

rocksquid, on Thursday, December 28th, 2006, 3:06 PM, said:

How weird is it that Gerald Ford dies and elpresidente arrives at this time?welcome and good luck. and if you are the undead, we'll find that out too.

Not me. I'm actually quite coordinated.

[ROGUE06]

Welcome to the forum, you'll find out that not only is this a cool place to hang out but you'll learn a lot too.

[Clay Aiken]

Our Holographic HeartsAway, away, I bid your heart to mineThe blink of an eye, is it a blink into time??The dewdrop bedazzles a soul so sublimedThe earth and its lusts, described on a wall, we fallAnd if this walls of our minds, the bluebird of our soul, Sings a new song, will you prolong this night tonight??I can't but see, the darkness surroundsA soul reflected in the tearstained path of the one who believedIn meA sound...A whimper...A cry...You're mineTonight.

[The Czar]

Welcome and I agree w the above guy who said read the strat section.

[Ron_Mexico]

astros11ss, on Thursday, December 28th, 2006, 2:58 PM, said:

pm dna4ever with any questions you have about the forum, the poker site, or life in general. he's a great guy.

I love that a joke I started is still going strong a year later and torturing DNA to the extent it does

elpresidente, on Thursday, December 28th, 2006, 3:10 PM, said:

Not me. I'm actually quite coordinated.

so was he

[elpresidente]

Clay Aiken, on Thursday, December 28th, 2006, 3:20 PM, said:

Our Holographic HeartsAway, away, I bid your heart to mineThe blink of an eye, is it a blink into time??The dewdrop bedazzles a soul so sublimedThe earth and its lusts, described on a wall, we fallAnd if this walls of our minds, the bluebird of our soul, Sings a new song, will you prolong this night tonight??I can't but see, the darkness surroundsA soul reflected in the tearstained path of the one who believedIn meA sound...A whimper...A cry...You're mineTonight.

I wish I could quit you. Already.

[elpresidente]

Ron_Mexico, on Thursday, December 28th, 2006, 3:22 PM, said:

I love that a joke I started is still going strong a year later and torturing DNA to the extent it doesso was he

Ok. I guess I'm actually not funny, then.

[JoeyJoJo]

Ron_Mexico, on Thursday, December 28th, 2006, 12:22 PM, said:

I love that a joke I started is still going strong a year later and torturing DNA to the extent it does

I love that you still want to be e-validated on a joke you made over a year ago.Lake Minnetonka.

[Dogpatch]

Hello!Is it me you're looking for?I can see it in your eyesI can see it in your smileYou're all I've ever wantedAnd my arms are open wideBecause you know just what to sayAnd you know just what to doAnd I want to tell you so muchI love youLionel Richie is a pimp.Anyway, welcome to the forums. Enjoy the light flaming, I find it's good for the tan.

[Actuary]

welcome.get to Strategy.don't make anymore "look at me" threads.

[elpresidente]

Actuary, on Thursday, December 28th, 2006, 3:54 PM, said:

welcome.get to Strategy.don't make anymore "look at me" threads.

My understanding is that it's custumary to introduce yourself when you join a forum. I don't consider this the same as a typical "look at me" thread.

[Dogpatch]

elpresidente, on Thursday, December 28th, 2006, 4:09 PM, said:

My understanding is that it's custumary to introduce yourself when you join a forum. I don't consider this the same as a typical "look at me" thread.

It is customary at most forums, but most forums also have a section specifically for it. FCP ( or at least a number of it's members) frowns upon the introductory thread. Although, it is a good barometer to see how well you will stand up to the posting that goes on here. If you can make an introduction thread and take the flaming in stride, there is hope for you. If you act like TopDollar, TopDollarIsBack, IveyWannabe, or PerfectHuman, then we can do without ya. ( that's a general "you", not you, you)