For the long haul

I just finished a 3-hour session on Full Tilt, possibly one of my longest sessions in recent memory. I have a hard time sitting still at home when I don't have to.

For the last few days things have been really good. I've had beats go in my favor (won three all-ins involving my sets vs. flush draws) and have made the right calls, particularly with bluffs on the river. I do notice I tend to not be at my very best when I'm tired, though.

PokerAce HUD has been wonderful (it shows opponents' Omaha hands even without Omaha Tracker). It's such a good reference to determine whether to bet or continue betting or to determine when to check or look someone up.

Mark has mentioned that it's like the old U.S. Party players have found new stomping grounds in Full Tilt and 'Stars and others. I think this is true. There are incredibly fishy games to be found at just about every level.

I'm looking forward to the Christmas traffic, when people are bored with the family thing and go ducking into their dens or wherever they log on to lose their money.

Sweet.