Galway?

Jaden

Hi muppets.

Would there be a point in trying to organise a poker night (possible newbie content) in the Galway area? I live in north Galway, but could provide a venue. Anyone either completely virgin (like me) or experienced interested? Is there a session already running that I haven't heard about?

There is only so much playing with yourself one can tolerate (pun intended).

We could have it at a weekend, and some of the muppets from Dublin could pop down.....

MrPudding

Have KEM cards, will travel.

MrP

amp

Well at least it's not Cork.

bohsman

Whereabouts in Galway are you, havent been down in a while but if i can make the trip pay for itself sounds v tempting can get free accomodation in renmore area if your anywhere near there

DeVore

I call ROAD TRIP!!!
One weekend, train up and down (so we can play cards on it, of course!) more poker then is possible for a body to handle. Just not between 10th and the 24th July... I'm on hols

DeV.

po0k

I'd be interested over the summer and maybe come September.

I know nothing about the rules, and would be using sexual favours instead of chips, but it sounds like a bit of craic.

amp

Originally posted by DeVore
I call ROAD TRIP!!!
One weekend, train up and down (so we can play cards on it, of course!) more poker then is possible for a body to handle. Just not between 10th and the 24th July... I'm on hols

DeV.

Fucking genius idea. Count me in.

Lafortezza

Originally posted by DeVore
I call ROAD TRIP!!!
One weekend, train up and down (so we can play cards on it, of course!) more poker then is possible for a body to handle. Just not between 10th and the 24th July... I'm on hols
DeV.

Can you say August Bank Holiday Weekend? I call shotgun in somebody's car! Pudding?

amp

Dude, get the train. It's very hard to play hold 'em when driving. Some might say it's even dangerous. Pussies.

Marq

Count me in. Sounds like a quality idea.
only weekend I ain't free is the 7/8th of august.

henbane

Count me in. Not the bank holiday - Trains be packed... we'd be lucky to get a square foot in the toilets to play craps in

DeVore

yeah BH might not be the best idea (also I probably have to work it ) but August is only a few weeks away and sound like a good plan to go during it. Alternatively we could go early July? Might be rushing it. Would be a laugh to go on the road with all you reprobates.... bagsie not the seat beside henbane!!

DeV.

henbane

Originally posted by DeVore
bagsie not the seat beside henbane!!

The lady doth protest too much, methinks!

DapperGent

Originally posted by henbane
The lady doth protest too much, methinks!

I dunno. I think he's afraid that one of these drunken poker sessions you're going to puke on him. Fair enough really.

Jaden

August is good. Road trip is good.

If we can firm up on a date, I'll provide the venue. Be warned, it's in the sticks in north Galway. I'm about 9 miles west of Tuam, 4 miles east of Headford.

I'm not walking distance to ANYTHING. But I am a 15 minute drive to beer, fast food and donkey porn.

I could accomodate 7 comfortably, 10 at a push. Beer yes. Smoking in house no.

I have a table and chairs that will easily hold 8 people at a session. Room is not an issue.

M50 to my house is a sub-three hour trip. Directions provided.

Well?

DapperGent

I fucking love the train idea. I think we should just spend a weekend on trains boozing and playing poker.

Actually fuck. No smoking on trains any more. Screw that. Lets get a plane over to Scotland and get a train to lands end playing poker and boozing all the way. That'd be sweet.

Waylander

Ill definitely do that, bugger galway!

mewso

thats settled then. We're doing something at some point somewhere.

Hyzepher

What about a ferry trip. Some of the ferries are way coo and have a lot to do on them if we nned a break from poker. Maybe a trip to France or some other far away land.

Hyzepher

mewso

Yeah overnight boat to france, day and night in gay pari (henbane?), pokering all the way.

DeVore

Ok and back on planet earth what about a weekend in the middle of August for a road trip to Galway. Jaden, can we get a train to anywhere near you? Can you fit more then 8 people if theres a lot of interest?

DeV.

ionapaul

Train to Galway - Bank Holiday weekend = madness!
The last weekend of the Galway Races? Getting a seat? Yeah right! And if you're coming down that weekend to gamble, for God's sake go to the races!! Being from Galway (though based in Dublin now), the local papers every year mention of 'high-stakes' poker games played by the big shots in the fancy hotels. Rent out a suite in the Radisson and go crazy!

Samson

Originally posted by ionapaul
...the local papers every year mention of 'high-stakes' poker games played by the big shots in the fancy hotels. Rent out a suite in the Radisson and go crazy!

Now that sounds like a plan.

Jaden

Middle of August sounds OK. 8 people is not a problem. 10 would be a comfortable upper limit, but there will be sleeping bags involved.

Getting people from the train station (either Galway or Athenry) to the house shouldn't be a big problem.

Dates?

MrPudding

Originally posted by Jaden

Dates?

Well I already have a girlfriend so I'm OK. I think Dev could definitely do with a date though.

MrP

Jaden

Yer right, he does need to get out/laid more.

I hear Amp is on the market....

What about August the 13th or 20th?

DeVore

hardy *fnckin'* har!

DeV.

Waylander

I would be interested in this weekend depending on dates.

Jaden

20th August anyone?

DeVore

pokerlicious.

DeV.

Hyzepher

Man I hate to miss this one but I am in Limerick that weekend - any chance of having it in September-ish.

Hyzepher

Jaden

Suggest a date then you muppet. This is not poker, we don't want to have to guess what yer thinkin'.....

27th August?

Hyzepher

Originally posted by Jaden
Suggest a date then you muppet. This is not poker, we don't want to have to guess what yer thinkin'.....

27th August?

Man, you caught me in a bad mood - we'll hear from you in a week!! You might have had a chance if I thought you were kidding.

Hyzepher

amp

I vote for the 27th. I'll have just been paid and it's my birthday. So I can't lose really.

MrPudding

w00t. Not the only person to be banned from the poker board.

MrP

mewso

eh I in Jaden's defence I don't think he meant to offend.

kencleary

Yeah I got a laugh outta it! ( - just so i dont cause offence)

Lafortezza

Hyzepher is an excuse for a mod. We need someone with some balls around here. Steel balls, like my dog who has no back legs. Sparky we call him.

mewso

Ye see us old quake heads used to call each other muppets on a regular basis. Offence was only intended with particular people
Anyway Jaden probably won't be welcoming us down to Galway now.

Hyzepher

Muso - if you say he was messing then I'll take your word for it.

Hyzepher

DeVore

LOL!!!

Ah Jaden and his affection for the term "muppet". LOL...

Yeah, he's kidding Chris... I'm just laughing at the clash of cultures!

Jaden, ya muppet!

DeV.

Hyzepher

Ban lifted.

btw - I dont mind been called a muppet or even slagged a bit - you guys know that. But not from a stranger - I have my standards

Hyzepher

Jaden

This is not the first time I've called someone a muppet on these boards.....

What Dictionary.com says:

As for me being a stanger to you, just because I don't know you, doesn't mean that you're not a muppet.

C'mon down to my gaff, and we'll set the record straight. Drink and Cards will be involved.

Just to recap:

Hyzepher = Muppet Mod.
DeVore = Muppet Overlord.
Jaden = (un)Banned Muppet.
Amp = Birthday Muppet.
Musician = Plain Muppet.
Everyone else = Wannabe Muppets.

Don't take Boards.ie seriously, or you'll never get off them alive.....

I hereby pledge to only use the term muppet to people I have licked.....

Waylander

I guess that is the end of the Galway idea then?

Jaden

Why?

How does the 27th August suit everyone?

So far, we seem to have:

Me
Amp
DeV
Hypermup.. erm, I mean Hyzepher.

Anyone else?

Marq

looks good, might well go if ye'll have me

Waylander

Sorry, I have a stag that weekend so I cannot make it.

Lafortezza

I won't be able to commit until nearer the time unfortunately, still interested though.

DeVore

Hyzepher, pick a date that suits in August cos that one doesnt seem to suit anyone...

Personally, any time but the very start of August is fine.

DeV.

Hyzepher

I am the worst to pick a date cause with my situation I don't know if I would be able to go until right up to the last minute. I just know that the 21/22 is out as I am away anyhow.

I'll leave it to those who are less restricted and can give a definite answer this early.

Hyzepher

Waylander

I am also away for a weekend earlier in the month so pick any weekend and if I can go I will, but it is probably best if you do not plan to try and fit me in!