tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post483041684446429505..comments2024-01-31T14:12:23.950-08:00Comments on Rob's Vegas and Poker Blog: How & Why I Started My Blog (Reflections on Reaching 50K Pageviews)Robhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-18046460350108727712012-08-01T22:55:29.080-07:002012-08-01T22:55:29.080-07:00I'm not touching that one.I'm not touching that one.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-10757104871702499882012-08-01T22:40:58.828-07:002012-08-01T22:40:58.828-07:00Yes, but the witch I was dating at the time WAS an...Yes, but the witch I was dating at the time WAS an old wife.Norm duGarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-65113264262319404222012-08-01T16:19:45.199-07:002012-08-01T16:19:45.199-07:00Thanks for the kind words, Herb.Thanks for the kind words, Herb.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-67982693457478904262012-07-31T20:13:08.353-07:002012-07-31T20:13:08.353-07:00Congrats! I can only hope that my blog becomes a f...Congrats! I can only hope that my blog becomes a fraction as good or well read as yours.Herb Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13114049070491435584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-54616218569798561202012-07-31T12:43:05.591-07:002012-07-31T12:43:05.591-07:00Really? I seem to recall you dismissing that old ...Really? I seem to recall you dismissing that old wife's tale.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-56671208084381799612012-07-31T12:41:30.026-07:002012-07-31T12:41:30.026-07:00Thanks, Carmel.Thanks, Carmel.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-45272780682360633872012-07-31T12:24:26.773-07:002012-07-31T12:24:26.773-07:00Rob, you don't mention vaginas, you report on ...Rob, you don't mention vaginas, you report on PRUDENCE mentioning vaginas.<br /><br />As far as hand-warmers: yes, but not if you're dating a witch.Norm duGarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-2823919188049138692012-07-31T11:23:27.124-07:002012-07-31T11:23:27.124-07:00Congrats Rob!Congrats Rob!Carmelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09330751936270389251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-44769209552624000462012-07-30T21:31:20.358-07:002012-07-30T21:31:20.358-07:00Thanks Norm, but.....what? No credit for "va...Thanks Norm, but.....what? No credit for "vagina mentionings"?<br /><br />Josie....they can be used to warm your hands? I'll have to try that some time. Who knew?Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-10529979273611299812012-07-30T21:27:58.030-07:002012-07-30T21:27:58.030-07:00Ew flap jacks? I do like the term "hand warm...Ew flap jacks? I do like the term "hand warmers ".Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226640652091292377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-71340537956238487132012-07-30T20:09:07.606-07:002012-07-30T20:09:07.606-07:00As the person who used to travel with Rob to Vegas...As the person who used to travel with Rob to Vegas to play PaiGow Poker and Craps, and one of the early readers to his pre-blog memoirs, I can assure you, Josie, there is a log more to Rob's blog than just "tits." There is also, in no particular order:<br /><br /><br />Bazooms, Beacons, Beanbags, Big Boppers, Bikini Stuffers, Billibongs, Blinkers, Bombers, Bombshells, Bon Bons, Bongos, Bonkers, Boobers, Boobies, Boobs, Boops, Bops, Bosom, Boulders, Bouncers, Bra Buddies, Bra Stuffers, Bronskis, Bubbies, Buds, Bullets, Bumpers, Bumps, Butterballs, Caboodles, Cannon Balls, Cantaloupes, Cha-chas, Charlies, Chesticles, Chihuahuas, Chimichongas, Coconuts, Congas, Cream Pies, Cuhuangas, Cupcakes, Dingers, Dinghies, Dirigibles, Doozies, Double-Whammies, Dumplings, Ear Muffs, Flapjacks, Flappers, Flesh Bulbs, Flotation Devices, Fog Lights, Fried Eggs, Funbags, Gagas, Garbos, Gazingas, Gazongas, Globes, Globlets, Gob Stoppers, Gongas, Goombas, Grapefruits, Grillwork, Guavas, Gum Drops, Hand Warmers, Head Lamps, Headlights, Headphones, Hefties, Heifers, Hills, Hindenburgs, Honeydews, Honkers, Hood-Ornaments, Hooters, Hot Cakes, Howitzers, Hubcaps, Humdingers, Jemimas, Jobbers, Jugs, Jukes, Jumbos, Kabukis, Kalamazoos, Kazongas, Kazoos, Knockers, Kongas, Kumquats, Lactoids, Lip Fodder, Loaves, LobLollies, Love Melons, LuLus, Macaroons, Mammies, Mams, Mangos, Marangos, Maraschinos, Marimbas, Mau-Maus, Melons, Milk Cans, Milk Shakes, Molehills, Montezumas, Mounds, Mulligans, Mushmellons, Nectarines, Niblets, Nibs, Nippies, Nippleos, Nips, Nodules, Nose Cones, Oompas, Peaches, Peaks, Pears, Peepers, Pillows, Plums, Pointer-Sisters, Pompoms, Pontoons, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Scones, Scoops, Shakers, Snuggle Pups, Spark Plugs, Spongecakes, Spuds, Sugar Plums, Sweater Meat, Sweater Puppies, Sweater Puffs, Sweet Rolls, Tamales, Tartugas, Tatas, Teats, Tetons, Thangs, Thingumajigs, Titbits, Tom-Toms, Tomatoes, Torpedoes, Tortillas, Twangers, Tweeters, Twin Peaks, Tympanies, U-Boats, Wahwahs, Zeppelins, Zingers, traffic cones, milk makers, milk depot, snow caps, mosquito bites, lady lumps, sweater mints, hubba bubbas, not to mention Bibbity Bobbity Boobs.<br /><br />Hope that clears that up.Norm duGarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-52888123119535696762012-07-30T18:35:17.908-07:002012-07-30T18:35:17.908-07:00Thanks, Prudence. I couldn't have done it wit...Thanks, Prudence. I couldn't have done it without you. Literally.<br /><br />Ahem....I believe you are referring to "Screw Your Neighbor"? Brutal.<br /><br />I'll exchange links with you any time!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-16113593602433210112012-07-30T18:31:19.603-07:002012-07-30T18:31:19.603-07:00Congrats, Rob. I am considering starting a blog ab...Congrats, Rob. I am considering starting a blog about the bad beats I've seen when people play Shit on Your Neighbor. We'll have to do a link exchange.Prudencehttp://scatophilia.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-86273120194081224112012-07-30T18:27:38.766-07:002012-07-30T18:27:38.766-07:00What's not to like?What's not to like?Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-40862854231127616052012-07-30T18:25:22.576-07:002012-07-30T18:25:22.576-07:00Here's an even quicker version of Rob's bl...Here's an even quicker version of Rob's blog:<br /><br />"tits, tits, tits."Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226640652091292377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-33510456971875514792012-07-30T17:27:35.413-07:002012-07-30T17:27:35.413-07:00Thanks for the service, Grump.
And seeing as how ...Thanks for the service, Grump.<br /><br />And seeing as how you'll now be co-writing my blog, I don't suppose it would be too presumptuous on my part to ask if you would mind adding me to your blogroll when you get a chance?<br /><br />Thanks in advance.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-15919008610954002492012-07-30T17:10:55.374-07:002012-07-30T17:10:55.374-07:00Thanks Josie, I could get no bigger compliment fro...Thanks Josie, I could get no bigger compliment from you!<br /><br />And btw, did you notice Woody's comment above yours? PROOF that, before I reformed, when I went looking for hookers, it was only for Woody's benefit, not my own!Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-86697212332230504312012-07-30T17:08:54.614-07:002012-07-30T17:08:54.614-07:00Thanks Woody. I've actually seen a lot less o...Thanks Woody. I've actually seen a lot less of those ladies for rent lately, honestly. I think the same cops that scared me off have sent them into hiding. Perhaps if you give me a notarized letter that says, "If Rob gets caught looking at hookers, I swear, he's only doing it for me," it will make it easier for me to scout them.<br /><br />A female dealer who got wasted and asked me for a ride? Does that sound like something I'd say yes to? Come on!<br /><br />Oh yeah, I meant to thank you and Luv Malts for giving me the push I needed to start the blog. Thanks, guys. I'm glad I took your advice.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-70418050376108498552012-07-30T17:02:21.942-07:002012-07-30T17:02:21.942-07:00Thanks, Lightning. Yeah, I knew the hit that onli...Thanks, Lightning. Yeah, I knew the hit that online poker hit did a number on a lot of blogs, among other things. So when online poker comes back, do you expect to go back to really in depth poker posts?<br /><br />I need to know the dates of your September Vegas visit so I can make sure I'm there and make sure my car is serviced before then! Please let me know asap.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05767080296489122846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-67930049518366743102012-07-30T16:56:27.075-07:002012-07-30T16:56:27.075-07:00I am going to start a new service for your readers...I am going to start a new service for your readers. Ima write the Grump's Notes Versions. Grump's Notes Versions are like Cliff's Notes versions of books, but written by me and without risk of violating trademark laws. I can't promise to do this every post, but I will when I can get around to it. The average time saved per reader should be, oh, I dunno, around an hour each per blog post. <br /><br />Without further ado, I give you the very first ever...<br /><br />Grump's Notes Version: <br /><br />I had a lot of Vegas stories saved up. Some friends liked them, so I decided to start a blog where I could share them with others.Rakewellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15873391354585352712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-42413706294524311532012-07-30T15:20:36.733-07:002012-07-30T15:20:36.733-07:00Rob, congrats on the 50k milestone. Btw I read th...Rob, congrats on the 50k milestone. Btw I read the whole post!Josiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226640652091292377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-9102947730791068712012-07-30T14:33:18.000-07:002012-07-30T14:33:18.000-07:00Rob, Woody does indeed like your "salacious&...Rob, Woody does indeed like your "salacious" blog posts. The dirtier the better. I think that I should start my own blog so that girls will talk dirty to me! Why is it that they talk trash to you but are polite and "lady like" to me? Again, it must be the blog. Further, I have NEVER had 3 women approach me and pull down their shirts to expose their cleavages. Oy vey... My only request at this point is that I want more "hooker sighting" stories. It seems the Vegas cops scared you into not even LOOKING at the hookers. There must be a way to satisfy my itch for more of these stories. Please work on a plan in this regard. Also, the story you told us last week about the female dealer who got wasted and asked you for a ride to the Red Rock Casino. That story is just too good to not have blogged. Get on it please.<br /><br />Keep up the good work, and DON'T stop going to Vegas. I want stories. Woodywoody_gentryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693160108830304602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8283462864090963789.post-76215820243174386902012-07-30T14:11:04.492-07:002012-07-30T14:11:04.492-07:00I skimmed your post -- if that will make you feel ...I skimmed your post -- if that will make you feel better. : o P<br /><br />Poker blogging, like most everything in life, changes over time. Before I ever became involved the people who wrote were hard core writers, most blogging because of their passion for writing. Several had journalism backgrounds. There was a focus on reporting and originality. Many of those folks quit blogging over time.<br /><br />As the federal government sought to crack down on online poker and as the idea of poker as the "next big thing" wore down, less and less people wrote about poker -- and less and less people blogged period. Twitter seemed to become the communication mode of choice.<br /><br />I trust that you have never lurked about my blog posts from a few years ago. They would surprise you: hand histories and analyses, reports of goings on in the greater poker world ...<br /><br />So .. we are where we are and poker blogging is what it is. If online poker has a renaissance I imagine that we would enter into an interesting new era.<br /><br />Congratulations on the 50,000th pageview. I hope that you and your car will be able to make it out to Las Vegas on my trip in September.lightning36https://www.blogger.com/profile/05641629003610446976noreply@blogger.com