Back from Holiday time off

I am back to work after a nice holiday break. I will provide a brief description of the activities over the last 5 days.

On Friday we had a wine-tasting party with some friends. It was plenty of fun and we ate great food. This particular friend is a dietitian, and she cooks fantastic food. As far as the wine goes, I am not much of a wine drinker, but it was fun anyway.

On Saturday I took my mom to the airport and then went to the new poker room. Everything I have heard to date is correct. The room is very nice and the players are very bad. That is not entirely true. The players are not that bad. I had a very nice win rate 4.5 BB's/hour. Mostly from a few big pots. I played pretty tight, but I adjusted to the table which was fairly loose. Many hands had 6 players pre-flop.

As I was driving home I wondered to my self if I was a mean person. There was a homosexual at the table who happened to be fat, from Cleveland, and quite smelly. I started to needle him early on and did not let up. On the other hand, I did tell an attractive girl next to him (after he moved to escape my barbs I think) that I would be leaving shortly and she could have my seat. Also, when I left I said goodbye to the table and it was handshakes and Merry Christmas's all around like a friend leaving. So I think that is just my style. I tend to be very friendly between hands, I never talk when the cards are out but I needle certain people in a friendly banter way to exploit them. I guess it is not mean, just one of my weapons.

On Saturday night, we went to Smokey Bones for dinner. It was ok.

On Sunday I took Abby to the Westmoreland Museum of Art to look at the toy and train exhibit. The have 2 arts/crafts rooms and she seemed to enjoy them. We then finished our Christmas shopping.

Monday was Christmas Eve, and I went to the Strip District with Uncle Ed, EJ and Andrew. I was pretty much the usual. Which is a good thing. Jane and Abby met us around 11 and we had lunch. Jane and I cooked a nice meal after Abby went to bed.

On Tuesday (Christmas) Abby woke us up at a reasonable 7:45 and she opened her presents. It was amazing to see how she believes. She enjoyed her presents, mostly the American Girl doll, Nicki. After a nice bike ride, we went to the in-laws for dinner.

Yesterday I loafed with Abby. We visited the Cemetery and Target and then we went to our cousin's house for another party. More food, beer and cigars. I need a break.