tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post6502275821998927073..comments2008-06-09T23:25:09.876-07:00Kevin Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03685850475214041982kvnstv@aol.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-23027516454750421152008-06-09T23:25:00.000-07:002008-06-09T23:25:00.000-07:00Thanks Caroline, been a real weight of my mind and I feel like i'm back in the real world which can only be good for my family. <BR/><BR/>I think ironically its not the gambling or poker thats the problem. Online poker is like one of these alternative worlds like second life or something. A mate of mine got addicted to war hammer and it was ths same sort of thing. <BR/><BR/>I have thought about playing two free rolls a month with my wifes persmission but not sure if it won't lead to me wanting more so probable won't.Kevin Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03685850475214041982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-22008719470849137892008-06-09T15:48:00.000-07:002008-06-09T15:48:00.000-07:00Kev what an honest blog and truly from the heart. Good luck in the future, whatever decisions you make. Don't let anyone tell you any different, you are an intelligent enoughperson to realise you had a problem, even if you didnt fit within the standard description of an addict. Ironically someof the replies here are frompeople with the same problem, but not as far down the road as you - they stil cant see it so doubt your decision. You have made the right decision judging by how you were feeling. good luck caroline cash biatch xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-76705118442402880972008-06-07T02:18:00.000-07:002008-06-07T02:18:00.000-07:00Come back, please, I'll stake you, just for a couple of rake races.<BR/><BR/>Just kidding mate, good luck with it all, family comes first. <BR/><BR/>Just make sure when you are picking up your mate Worm from his spell in prison he doesnt convince you to play in a game with some college kids - thats how they get yaBarry Carterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18109801813980120376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-82276508915102984732008-06-06T15:26:00.000-07:002008-06-06T15:26:00.000-07:00Thats a great blog Kev, true & honest. I've given up online poker for the very reasons you've mentioned. Too many hours wasted away from the family.<BR/><BR/>I only play live now and make sure she gets half of the winnings to fritter away,(well not quite half sometimes, depends how much i've won.) She doesn't mind me going out a couple of nights a week now if she has the chance of some new shoes or handbag out of it. She also knows where I am, I come back sober and hopefully with more than I went out with. I'm not staggering back in bladdered having pissed up £70 or £80 up the wall.<BR/><BR/>Good luck matey.Jonahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133084845989811409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-25471980035067644252008-06-06T14:24:00.000-07:002008-06-06T14:24:00.000-07:00Online Sux!!!<BR/><BR/>Live FTW :)<BR/><BR/>Seriously though Kev, you have your head screwed on.<BR/><BR/>I wont miss ya ya cockney twat ;)<BR/><BR/>My telephone number has changed btw, I will pm you the new one on the forum hahahadik9noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-43207296702207775672008-06-06T06:01:00.000-07:002008-06-06T06:01:00.000-07:00Good luck with it, Kev. Poker is just a game.Poker Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14797312985132700980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-74656236466633980572008-06-06T02:32:00.000-07:002008-06-06T02:32:00.000-07:00I've become really addicted to online poker, its not even the money or the gambling its actually the game. All im looking for a the moment is to go 6 months without playing online and then see how I feel. I might even play live because thats not my problem area.Kevin Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03685850475214041982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-44202191302009163622008-06-06T01:24:00.000-07:002008-06-06T01:24:00.000-07:00I think it's a shame you're packing it in, Kev. Family must come first of course. <BR/><BR/>Is there no possibility of negotiating a little time per week to play? Perhaps with set days where you never play at all and dedicate the day away from the computer. Just a thought.<BR/><BR/>Cold turkey is really tough.Poker Angelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14797312985132700980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-61130550729557103522008-06-06T00:10:00.000-07:002008-06-06T00:10:00.000-07:00Thanks Gents, good luck to you all.Kevin Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03685850475214041982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-86616986365439187232008-06-05T16:44:00.000-07:002008-06-05T16:44:00.000-07:00well done kev. Your a true gent and im glad you found what's important in this game we call life.<BR/>if your ever in town look me up and I'll gladly take you down to the pub and get you a nice pint of scrumpy :)<BR/>take care fella. <BR/>Boydypokerandlifehttp://pokerandlife.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-70580368614290498002008-06-05T16:00:00.000-07:002008-06-05T16:00:00.000-07:00I am a non poker poster these days kev but I understand where you are at completely. <BR/><BR/>Have you played much chess? I found a quick hour max game of an evening filled the poker gap.<BR/><BR/>Good luck lad.Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5173549831670025179.post-58488725191390820052008-06-05T15:53:00.000-07:002008-06-05T15:53:00.000-07:00:(<BR/><BR/>One of the nice guys of poker Mr Stevens. <BR/><BR/>You'll be sorely missed sir, but you're most certainly making the right decision for your family. <BR/><BR/>All the very best to you. <BR/><BR/>D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com