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Which buffoon invited Pabl0007?

Cards fell well for me tonight at the right times.  Sorry about the limited chat from me - chat box covers the table on the IPad version.

Cards fell well for me tonight at the right times.  Sorry about the limited chat from me - chat box covers the table on the IPad version.

Huge turnout! WP all.
 

Helen, expect a request from earlier today from another friend of Rob and me, EllSut96 on Stars

Which buffoon invited Pabl0007?

Very sad news.  Time spent with Paul was never boring, and the way that he befriended PL members of all ages and types was exemplary.  He was not someone to stick just to his own mini clique of moderators at social events, and the way he welcomed Rob in to the PL gang was definitely appreciated.  He loved being involved in banter, but was prepared to take it as well as give it.  We will all miss him in the flesh, but his spirit will live on.  Rest in Peace Paul, a top man.

I've known Paul since discovering poker and joining PL in 2006 and met him first on the infamous PL race day in York/Leeds.  I sort of fell in to the role of Poker queen but many people have contributed to the success of PL Poker over the years and Paul has always supported this side of the forum, especially in recent years with PL funds in the monthly league.
The Poker crew were very fortunate to be able to have our live event this February and have the opportunity to get together and see each other.  I know Paul would have loved to have had a race day this year too. 
He lived life to the max, and didn't give in to the cancer.  He loved Punters Lounge and the best way to honour that legacy is to continue to support and love the place too. 
RIP Paul, sending love to all the family.  x

It's taken me a few days to compose my thoughts on this matter.
I don't know Paul as well as a lot of you but over the years I have spent some time with him and found him to be the kindest of people.  I think I first met him in very odd circumstances where he managed to blag PL some seats at a mini poker tournament in the middle of Leicester Square with the world boxing champion - Evander Holyfield of all people - you couldn't really make it up if you tried!  Over the years I met Paul at many of the PL poker meet ups and got to know him much better - I guess as keen boozers we were destined to be drawn to the same fun pursuits!  I think i got on well with Paul as we both shared the view of having a good time and not taking poker too seriously in these events - it was all about the banter and shots!  This was to be a theme as I met up with Paul a few years later in Vegas where we spent some days enjoying all that Vegas could offer - beer pong, one armed ladies, 6ft long tequila slushies, $1k a hand blackjack and free flowing booze  - what was not to like!  This trip will always have very fond memories for me and i was very pleased to be able to spend some time with him at Birmingham recently at the PL meetup reminiscing about those times - him and Kayla i think were quite shocked that i had such a vivid memory and that i still had photograpghic evidence!
Paul will be missed by all that knew him.  He was a top bloke.  He was the sort of guy that you don't see for a whole year but then you meet up and pick up as if you just saw him yesterday.  Paul was a guy that loved to help people.  He helped me on several occasions when there was nothing he was getting in return other than a thanks.  I don't know a great deal about his business affairs but i do know that what he created with PL poker group was unique and will serve as his legacy.  We have a lot to thank him for. 
 
RIP Paul.
 

It’s another McG BOGOF with Junior and me joining you in Birmingham - Rob and I were planning on coming anyway, honest!

It’s another McG BOGOF with Junior and me joining you in Birmingham - Rob and I were planning on coming anyway, honest!

I will be playing both events, with Rob joining me in the evening for the NLHE event, having prepared for an evening of concentration and drinking by going up (and coming back down) Snowdon earlier in the day.  As with Hen, it is the meeting up with friends more than the tournaments that is the biggest draw.

Both Rob and I will be there - I will give him a nudge to vote in the poll.