know when to hold 'em
[it's been a long few weeks. so much turmoil and tension ... and he's well aware of the toll it must be taking on all involved, and even some who aren't. so, before he dives straight into the strategizing and the planning and such, he's going to allow himself one evening's respite to recharge before preparing for ... well.
for the Oncoming Storm.]
Good evening, everyone.
You know, I was looking through some old papers and such, earlier today, in search of something entirely unrelated, and it occurred to me that yesterday was the anniversary of the death of a man by the name of Wild Bill Hickok. Those of you from Earth may have heard of him - he was a legendary showman from the Old West, among several other things. The interesting thing about his death was that its circumstances led to a convention involving the game of poker... the hand he was holding when he was shot is now referred to as Dead Man's Hand. I don't think I've ever heard of anything like that having an effect on any other hobby or sport. Rather unique, really.
And it got me to thinking: you know, I haven't played poker in a good, long while. So! If anyone could use a bit of sport, something to relax over, I'll be down in the Death Match for the proper atmosphere, with a few decks of Bicycle cards, a rulebook to refresh my memory, and a stack of poker chips that seem to have come from The Mirage.
Feel free to drop on in! I promise, I shan't let anyone get shot.
for the Oncoming Storm.]
Good evening, everyone.
You know, I was looking through some old papers and such, earlier today, in search of something entirely unrelated, and it occurred to me that yesterday was the anniversary of the death of a man by the name of Wild Bill Hickok. Those of you from Earth may have heard of him - he was a legendary showman from the Old West, among several other things. The interesting thing about his death was that its circumstances led to a convention involving the game of poker... the hand he was holding when he was shot is now referred to as Dead Man's Hand. I don't think I've ever heard of anything like that having an effect on any other hobby or sport. Rather unique, really.
And it got me to thinking: you know, I haven't played poker in a good, long while. So! If anyone could use a bit of sport, something to relax over, I'll be down in the Death Match for the proper atmosphere, with a few decks of Bicycle cards, a rulebook to refresh my memory, and a stack of poker chips that seem to have come from The Mirage.
Feel free to drop on in! I promise, I shan't let anyone get shot.