Retirement, involuntary and painful.

[Fire Walker]

Retirement, involuntary and painful.

Memoirs of a Flash Protégé
by Fire Walker

Hunter S. Psyche
Marciano Heart

the one
that welcomed me first
warmly
into The Demimonde

You blazed a trail
so we could make
a way

Priceless memories
and near Academy Awards
we’ve shared

Your efforts
benefited
many
Blackjack Professor

[stringer]

Thanks for taking the time and energy to assist with the various initiatives that we were talking about in the period of about 6 months ago to a year ago. Thanks also for taking the time to chat about your health issues in that time frame, I was always saddened that you were dealt a very bad hand in that area, but I know you just soldier on!!!
It was great to meet you in the Albany area for 2 or 3 days in that time interval.
I am getting in my mid sixties as well and the issue of driving long distances and then hitting the tables pooped out should be looked at for all of us. As a previous poster noted, I think the lone wolf approach isn't always the best. More cooperation/teamwork is needed for these type of long distance driving trips. Even if the participants are not working as a "team" in the normal sense.

[Norm]

In RGB, Flash is using: 20,0,125

Very close to navy: 0,0,128
Blue is: 0,0,255
Purple is 128,0,128

[Stealth]

ZMF,

Sent you an email note but wanted to say that maybe retirement does not mean stop, but it means change your approach and slow down.

Just saying, stay active and engaged otherwise atrophy wins.

Really looking forward to our next craps session so we can get our money back!!!!!

Best of wishes and stay in touch!

[Gronbog]

Flash has not only been a source of information for me, but also a source of research topics. I echo those who suggest that, although the days of the road trips may be past, I hope that Flash continues to stay active in the community.

[mofungoo]

I just saw this. I'm sorry to hear about your problems, hopefully you can recover and continue part time with BJ play and forum advice.

[ellenc]

Would you consider giving out free lecture among this forum

[Member Name Hidden]

I only wish I had the luxury of retirement.

[21forme]

I only wish I had the luxury of retirement.

You have the luxury of anonymity. Speaking of which, why would you post a comment such as you did with the anonymizer?

[Member Name Hidden]

You have the luxury of anonymity. Speaking of which, why would you post a comment such as you did with the anonymizer?

Because I am extremely self-conscious. I've never been on a date either.

[Bubbles]

Because I am extremely self-conscious. I've never been on a date either.

I'd go on a date with you ^_^

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[seriousplayer]

Recently I had finished with a multi-state


700 mile R/T and lost consciousness ‘behind


the wheel’ on a crowded highway. I survived.


I have lived on society’s fringes for so long.


Adjusting to living a gambling-free existence


is very hard for me. I have been a denizen of


the AP demiworld for a very long time.


I am a Septuagenarian.


My health is seriously compromised.


My brain functions are slipping.


I am a chronic-pain sufferer.


I must make the painful decision to retire


from blackjack and all related activities.


I have numerous (real life) friends who are A.P.’s


and not communicating with them hurts me.


The problem for me is that mentoring card


counters and networking with A P professionals


keeps me involved, and thus prevents me from


fully embracing my avocations so that I can live


through my dotage. Perhaps I can just post here


now and then, with careful editing of course.

You can still use your knowledge you acquired from AP Blackjack to coach other APs. That way you can still make a significant impact. Just don't be bias. I have taken bits of your advice and improved my edge by invented a count for myself that gives me a higher edge. Even though I didn't pursue Hi-OPT II.

[ferenc11]

How Can i contact you seriousplayer?