Written May 1, 2008
Some of you may or may not know this about me, but a few years ago I was in a pretty serious car accident. I am lucky to be alive. I often have serious pains in my right leg, which at times can make me sweat. I have learned to live with the pain and I am surely not asking for sympathy.
The weather has been really good lately so I basically have come out of hibernation. This means I forget the pain and start walking faster when I am outside. I jump and skip like a child. I just love spring and the heat; I ride my bicycle and pop wheelies, ride recklessly and torment the tourists in my town.
I was playing poker 7 Card Stud today and had to share this story where my leg in fact won me a few extra dollars. I was playing well and looked down at split aces so I raised and got a few callers. I actually felt a sharp twinge in my leg at the start of the hand and bet every street, ignoring the pain. On the 7th Street (the river card) I looked down at a six of spades giving me a needed two-pair. I bet one last time and as I bet my leg cramped so badly I jumped out of my chair. Pokerprof was standing right next to me and had to leap out of the way of my soaring chair. The players at the table had an extremely puzzled look on their faces and all called because I guess they felt it was a bluff. I am sure at least one called with just a lone pair. I started to laugh and came back to the table and turned my hand face up. Aces UP Takes it Down! Thanks Leg!
I had to take a break and came back and rocked the table a little more. I guess I might have to take it easy on myself…hell no!
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