We have had a challenging week, with our eldest suffering from hand, foot and mouth disease, and our middle boy also showing symptoms - although he hasn't been debilitated by it as yet. So with all kids at home and lots and lots to do, it has been a tough and very busy week.
So even though my mates had arranged a going-away card night for me, I wasn't expecting to be able to go. Luckily though, we got dinner, bath and teeth out of the way pretty early, and my wife was happy to keep an eye on the older two as long as they were in bed, which they were. So off I went!
We held the card night at Suria Stonor this time around, after many in a row at Kosta's place at Park 7. All these condos have memories for me, as I have known a number of people who have stayed in KLCC over the years - specifically Russ in Park 7 and Brian in Suria Stonor. Russ is now in Jakarta and Brian down at Dua, but I remember the places well. Anyway, Jason was hosting this time, and he lives in Suria Stonor, thus the choice of venue. We held it in the meeting room by the pool.
We also had a visit from Christina and Todd in the afternoon, so I had had a few beers before going out. So despite my resolve to play maturely again, I was probably a little gung-ho, as well as unlucky with my cards. It took me a long while and three buy-ins before I won a hand, but I won a few more after that, and finished probably about RM150 down. Not too bad.
There were eight of us in total, which is a large number for cards, but makes it good fun. Plenty of banter to be had! We had three friends of friends as I call them, as they were not my friends, but nice enough blokes. Damien and Kosta are also friends of friends, but as I have known them a long time now, I call them my friends too. Both great blokes.
My old Sons of Gwalia mate JR was there as always, and Jason, who I know from Avocet days, both of these guys are still KL-based. Photo below is close to the end of the night! FoF on left, on right from top to bottom are Damien, JR, Kosta and Jason:
This is one of the things I will miss the most about KL, my friends. I don't get out and socialise anywhere near as much as these guys do, but I do enjoy their company whenever I do get out. We finished cards about 11.30 and then I went with Jason to the new nightlife area Trec, which looked pretty cool, but I was buggered, so bailed soon after arriving and having a look around.
Hopefully I can make some new mates in Barooga and have a few card nights there! I believe pubs still occassionally host poker events, so will get into that once in a while if I can. But I will miss these card night the most - trusty old Texas Hold 'Em of course, and the two games Kosta introduced me to: Southern Cross, where everyone gets four cards, and four cards are placed in a cross in the centre of the table. These are then turned face up one by one with each round of betting. You can make a five card poker hand using two or three from your hand and the rest from the table. You can only use the table though on one limb of the cross, so it is a lot of fun!
The other game Kosta introduced, and is his personal favourite, is Omaha, where again you get four cards, but a usual flop, turn and river card in the centre. This time you can only use two from your hand, and three on the table. So sometimes you can get an awesome hand, but can't do anything with it!
Thanks for the memories my old mates.... :)
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