Flynn and Ollie have spent the past 10 days in the sunny state of Florida. They had a fabulous time, and if the editors of the Chronicle ever got their act together, they may finish the travel articles about it. But, now for the important stuff: Las Vegas: poker updates and so forth. Prior to…
Key West Days 2 & 3 – Sun and Booze
Prior to the trip, a friend of ours made it crystal clear that F&O were to go to the Southernmost point buoy on Key West, and get a picture. Apparently he had neglected this when visiting himself years ago, and needed F&O to make it right in his mind. Therefore, the first item on the…
F & O do FL ~ Key West Pt 1
As faithful followers on Twitter and IG know, the bird and otter (and their handlers) are officially on yet another vacation. While this does not rival the Amalfi coast and Paris of last year, this one is shaping up to be a close rival. Armed with disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer, they embarked upon a…
Jan ’20 Vegas Trip Report ~ Food
A quick summary of the places we F&O were stuck eating while spending 2.5 days in Las Vegas on the strip without a car. Do you feel sorry for us? This was a ‘budget friendly’ attempt. Excepting Wynn, excepting fast food, excepting Walgreens… Okay, F&O eat what they want, when they want. It shows. Chayo…
Vegas Jan 2020 Trip Report
Part I – Mostly about Poker Intentions were expressed, but commitments were not made. The two that did materialize: A) playing at the Wynn for the first time in a long time, and B) not making any real plans. The two that did not materialize: A) a backseat tweet ride with @LVCabbieChronicles and B) going…
Talking or Not at the Tables
Do not be fooled by the hoodie, noise-cancelling headphones, and constant stare at the cellphone. You are not playing with a pro, a snob, or a jerk. You could be, but it is more likely you are playing with someone who just wants to be left with his or her own thoughts. The quiet ones…
Appealing Poker for (almost) Everyone
With the opening of the Sahara (@SAHARALasVegas) poker room approaching at the end of this month (Jan 2020), it seems a perfect opportunity to discuss strategy for poker rooms to optimize their business. It is no secret that poker rooms have closed or downsized at an alarming rate both in Las Vegas and the rest…
Staking and Buying a piece – But why?
Flynn still doesn’t get it. Ollie may or may not get it. And, as always, the editors of the Chronicle have very strong opinions about staking, or buying pieces. Strong opinions they readily admit they don’t adhere to very consistently. Let’s break it down in bird and otter simplicity: Simple Staking: The backer, “Gollie”, gives…
A Chronicle Christmas Op-Ed
We know you have been anxiously awaiting the Chron’s official Christmas op-ed, and we strive to accommodate. First of all, if you are offended that we use “Christmas”, then you are reading the wrong blog. Flynn is not of any denomination, as he is a bird. Ollie is an otter, and is still working it…
Why We Hate Baking
The Chronicle editors have the following complaints with baking: Have you ever wanted to bake a cake, pastries, or bread? The baking shows make it look so easy. Until: You discover you did not have a certain ingredient, or enough of an ingredient, midway through the process. The closest grocery store does not carry the…