This would be funny, if it wasn't so fucking infuriatingly stupid and dangerous to others.
COVID-19 (Corona virous) and your home game? (4 Viewers)
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This would be funny, if it wasn't so fucking infuriatingly stupid and dangerous to others.
I think I found the problem here.
SJFCPK18
Flush
Home games are few and far between...one local tourney running Monday nights...however they are not taking precautions...so I stay away
BonScot
Straight Flush
My grand reopening is going to be on the 28th August as long as the infection rate stays low here.
Its the natural evolution of things.
Let’s just be clear: neither Florida Man nor Alabama Teens are naturally occurring phenomena.
That level of special is carefully bred over generations.
Every state in the country besides Connecticut and Rhode Island had increases in COVID cases this week. It’s growing like wildfire in a few big states.
It’s hardly over.
It’s hardly over.
For the record, any Florida Man stories that come from the Panhandle really don't count. We refer to that part of the state as "Lower Alabama."
HEY! I resent that remark.
Many Florida transplants like myself are perfectly capable of being Florida Men. Breeding has nothing to do with it.
Also, after reading what I just wrote, I really feel like the plural of "Florida Man" should be "Florida Mans."
BonScot
Straight Flush
I’ve been to Alabama and Pensacola. Everyone I met told me they were Scottish... then proceeded to demonstrate they weren’t by being unable to pronounce their surnames
One guy was called Cochrane and I swear it sounded like cock-ring when he said it
I’m not talking about men from Florida.
I’m talking about Florida Man. A singular mythical being with more press coverage than the Loch Ness monster.
ekricket
Royal Flush
Just curious, anyone heard how many deaths The Models are predicting from these rises? They have to have improved these things with at least some data by now.
The madness spreads further south. My great grandmother was a MacLean of Duart - her parents came here from Scotland in the early 20th century.I’ve been to Alabama and Pensacola. Everyone I met told me they were Scottish... then proceeded to demonstrate they weren’t by being unable to pronounce their surnames
One guy was called Cochrane and I swear it sounded like cock-ring when he said it
But I know how to pronounce it - "mick lane," right?
I stand corrected. The plural of Florida Man is simply Florida Man.
BonScot
Straight Flush
Spot onThe madness spreads further south. My great grandmother was a MacLean of Duart - her parents came here from Scotland in the early 20th century.
But I know how to pronounce it - "mick lane," right?
Jeevansluck
Royal Flush
I just have to admit how jealous I am of poker games starting up.
I wish I had the minerals to start up, but I can't. I am scared shitless. Not for others, but for myself.
Isn't it just a tad irresponsible to start a social activity like Poker? Given the conditions?
It just seems the apathy for this pandemic is really setting in and we haven't beaten anything.
I'm maybe not up on current events, but poker just seems a bit reckless at the present time.
Just my opinion of course. I play in 5 clubs total, including my own. 2/5 of those clubs have started up. It's a tough tough exercise to refuse invitations. Very tough. Even tougher to refuse requests to start my own game, despite all these chips I got, that need to be used..
I just don't understand what triggered the startup of home poker.
I wish I had the minerals to start up, but I can't. I am scared shitless. Not for others, but for myself.
Isn't it just a tad irresponsible to start a social activity like Poker? Given the conditions?
It just seems the apathy for this pandemic is really setting in and we haven't beaten anything.
I'm maybe not up on current events, but poker just seems a bit reckless at the present time.
Just my opinion of course. I play in 5 clubs total, including my own. 2/5 of those clubs have started up. It's a tough tough exercise to refuse invitations. Very tough. Even tougher to refuse requests to start my own game, despite all these chips I got, that need to be used..
I just don't understand what triggered the startup of home poker.
A poker friend compiles a daily COVID spreadsheet, which he publishes on Facebook... Here is his most recent one, from this morning:
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BonScot
Straight Flush
Scotland is still pretty much in lockdown. England has eased some restrictions a few weeks ago and already has 5 times the infection rate of Scotland. The only part of Scotland where there’s been an increase is on the border with England.
The tricky thing is getting a balance between totally eradicating the virus by continuing a strict lockdown (which is pretty much impossible) and restarting the economy... and that’s kind of where the UK is right now.
From over here the US looks absolutely mental. I don’t really understand why people are acting as though the virus has gone.
Anyway the main thing is that I hope that everyone on here is staying safe.
The tricky thing is getting a balance between totally eradicating the virus by continuing a strict lockdown (which is pretty much impossible) and restarting the economy... and that’s kind of where the UK is right now.
From over here the US looks absolutely mental. I don’t really understand why people are acting as though the virus has gone.
Anyway the main thing is that I hope that everyone on here is staying safe.
TheDuke
Full House
I used to be fanatical about poker (2004-2010).
Then lost total interest until recently. Seems like I couldn't have picked a worse time to be wanting to play poker.
Relatively speaking, I live in one of the best places (Edmonton) on this continent in terms of Covid. As of 07/05/20, there are 1088 confirmed cases for the city (and suburb areas) of which 240 are active. Population is roughly 1.5 million. Due to the low numbers Edmonton will be the host city for the NHL Stanley Cup. If there's any place that's safer to play poker, it's Edmonton right?
Local casinos are projecting an August 1 date of reopening their poker rooms. The chief medical officer has final authority so we will have to wait and see if that actually happens. Casinos are actually open now but it's just slot machines (no table games).
Then lost total interest until recently. Seems like I couldn't have picked a worse time to be wanting to play poker.
Relatively speaking, I live in one of the best places (Edmonton) on this continent in terms of Covid. As of 07/05/20, there are 1088 confirmed cases for the city (and suburb areas) of which 240 are active. Population is roughly 1.5 million. Due to the low numbers Edmonton will be the host city for the NHL Stanley Cup. If there's any place that's safer to play poker, it's Edmonton right?
Local casinos are projecting an August 1 date of reopening their poker rooms. The chief medical officer has final authority so we will have to wait and see if that actually happens. Casinos are actually open now but it's just slot machines (no table games).
Italianjoe157
Two Pair
My small 1/1 game ran about a month ago as a test run after a long hiatus. We gauged interest. Plenty of hand sanitizer and face masks at the table.
We had a full table and the usual banter, laughs, and drinks. We were having a great time. Each week since there has been minimal interest and game hasn’t run since but it may also have to do with summer schedules. We shall see...
We had a full table and the usual banter, laughs, and drinks. We were having a great time. Each week since there has been minimal interest and game hasn’t run since but it may also have to do with summer schedules. We shall see...
bsdunbar1
4 of a Kind
Right or Wrong we are plowing forward without issue so far.
I just put our schedule together for Sept and i'll be hosting 7 events this month. Most will be 2-3 tables.
I just put our schedule together for Sept and i'll be hosting 7 events this month. Most will be 2-3 tables.
Still only going to have one table for cash or tournament, but I'm increasing my threshold to 8 maximum from 6 starting in September provided nothing changes. Still requiring face coverings and hand washing before sitting down and upon leaving the table without any exception.
detroitdad
Royal Flush
Same problem here. Kind of a bummer
bsdunbar1
4 of a Kind
We’re probably visiting my in-laws near Ames. They probably wouldn’t notice if I snuck out for a few hours.
I’m still not hosting here in the Hudson Valley, and don’t expect to host again until late winter/early spring, barring a cure or vaccine..
Especially with schools reopening. About 1/4 of my regulars have kids in grade school or high school, increasing the chances of them bringing the virus home to their parents.
Everything could go fine for weeks... All it takes is one night where some asymptomatic carrier infects the whole group, like one of those choirs.
Masks and handsanitizing are good measures, but 12-18 guys in an enclosed space, talking and swapping chips for 4-7 hours? No way.
The way I tried to explain it to someone with whom I serve on the board of an educational group, which normally hosts two meetings per week for students:
We both wager $1,000. You pick a number from 1-1,000 out of a hat.
If it’s #1-999, you take $1,000 profit; if you draw #1,000, it’s mine.
You’d take that bet all day long.
But if the terms instead were #1-999 you win, #1,000 you *die.*
... I doubt any sane person takes the bet.
Especially with schools reopening. About 1/4 of my regulars have kids in grade school or high school, increasing the chances of them bringing the virus home to their parents.
Everything could go fine for weeks... All it takes is one night where some asymptomatic carrier infects the whole group, like one of those choirs.
Masks and handsanitizing are good measures, but 12-18 guys in an enclosed space, talking and swapping chips for 4-7 hours? No way.
The way I tried to explain it to someone with whom I serve on the board of an educational group, which normally hosts two meetings per week for students:
We both wager $1,000. You pick a number from 1-1,000 out of a hat.
If it’s #1-999, you take $1,000 profit; if you draw #1,000, it’s mine.
You’d take that bet all day long.
But if the terms instead were #1-999 you win, #1,000 you *die.*
... I doubt any sane person takes the bet.
bsdunbar1
4 of a Kind
We’re probably visiting my in-laws near Ames. They probably wouldn’t notice if I snuck out for a few hours.
Ames is actually just on the outskirts of Omaha!
Just one game here since February: A four-player $10 tourney between people who anyway meet regularly for work or pleasure.
Attempted to do the same involving a two-couple scheme, as an extension of dinner, in order to educate partners / spouses.
Disaster.
"Recruits" were rather intimidated by the complexity of the game, while some can't even grab and shuffle a f*ckin deck of cards properly, treating it rather with fear, like an unpinned hand grenade.
between people who anyway meet regularly for work or pleasure.Attempted to do the same involving a two-couple scheme, as an extension of dinner, in order to educate partners / spouses.
Disaster.
"Recruits" were rather intimidated by the complexity of the game, while some can't even grab and shuffle a f*ckin deck of cards properly, treating it rather with fear, like an unpinned hand grenade.
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