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    Quote Originally Posted by RCJH View Post
    All I'm saying is a tornado warning at TC4 is -EV.
    Do they shut down casino operations when the warning sounds and/or direct patrons to a protected area? At least they don't have to tell people to stay away from windows :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by 21forme View Post
    Do they shut down casino operations when the warning sounds and/or direct patrons to a protected area? At least they don't have to tell people to stay away from windows :-)
    They gave everyone the option to continue playing or to seek shelter. They also let their employees choose to continue dealing or to seek shelter. My dealer chose to seek shelter so they shut down the table. Several of us went outside to watch.

    They did say if there was an imminent threat there would be an announcement. IDK what would have happened at that point.

    In the end there was no tornado....

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    May 1st we got several inches of snow. Now I just looked out the window. Two hours ago it was raining. Now the ground is all white with snow a week later on May 9th. Looks like a couple of inches for sure. The leaves are still not on the trees. Last year was a bad winter, but with this snow we probably have 315 inches for the year.
    http://www.keweenawcountyonline.org/snowfall2.php

    Wife dug out her Yaktrax to take the dog out tonight. I told her not to put them away until May 15th.

    I just checked our temp and it is now up to 35 with a couple of inches of snow on the ground. I also just checked Black Hawk weather conditions and its 25 there with snow showers.
    Last edited by Midwest Player; 05-08-2019 at 10:38 PM.

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    This is what it looks like right now in good ol'e U.P. on May 9th. The snow in the foreground of the photo is only about an inch deep. In the back near the tree line you can notice old snow. Probably about a foot deep in some places.

    Snow 5-9-19.jpg

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    Today May 19th the last of the snow disappeared from my back yard. There is still some snow on the north side of the house from the roof shoveling. It will probably be another 2 or 3 more days before that is gone.

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    Any blackjack trips this spring yet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mcallister3200 View Post
    Any blackjack trips this spring yet?
    Yes, I made several blackjack trips so far this year and took a shovel along on all of them except my last trip. I believe there was snow on all of them.

    All my trips were winners so far this year, but did have one losing session. Total hours played this year is about 46 hours. Last year at this time I had 72 hours of blackjack play in, but last year I was also ahead by about $750 more than this year. However on a dollar per hour basis year to date I'm doing better this year than last.
    Last edited by Midwest Player; 05-20-2019 at 09:08 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Midwest Player View Post
    All my trips were winners so far this year,
    So why are you still a red chipper after 20+ years?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 21forme View Post
    So why are you still a red chipper after 20+ years?
    Why do you keep asking this question?

    First, its not 20 years. Its more like over 30 years.

    Second, I did move up in stakes. When I first started playing it was $1 and $2 min bets.

    Third, $2 and $3 min tables can still be found in some places in the upper midwest. It is still very likely I will have a $2 or $3 min bet on the table at times. Also at times I will have the table max on the table.

    Fourth, most small places in upper midwest don't offer $25 min tables so green chip is not an option. $100 or $200 max bet is pretty standard.

    Fifth, I do play green chip if I'm at a casino that offers $25 min bet, if it has the best conditions. Often the best conditions are at a $10 min table.

    Sixth, I'm in this for my enjoyment. Making money is a secondary objective. Losing $1,000 to $1,500 in a day doesn't bother me. Losing $5,000 in a day would stress me out which I do not need.

    Seventh, I know I would not last long if I was betting green at these small casinos. Some places do not even tolerate red action. At my age being able to play without having to make a 5 hour drive is important so I bet red like everyone else and they seem to tolerate my play.

    So there is seven answers for you. Now quit asking this damn question.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Midwest Player View Post
    Why do you keep asking this question?

    First, its not 20 years. Its more like over 30 years.

    Second, I did move up in stakes. When I first started playing it was $1 and $2 min bets.

    Third, $2 and $3 min tables can still be found in some places in the upper midwest. It is still very likely I will have a $2 or $3 min bet on the table at times. Also at times I will have the table max on the table.

    Fourth, most small places in upper midwest don't offer $25 min tables so green chip is not an option. $100 or $200 max bet is pretty standard.

    Fifth, I do play green chip if I'm at a casino that offers $25 min bet, if it has the best conditions. Often the best conditions are at a $10 min table.

    Sixth, I'm in this for my enjoyment. Making money is a secondary objective. Losing $1,000 to $1,500 in a day doesn't bother me. Losing $5,000 in a day would stress me out which I do not need.

    Seventh, I know I would not last long if I was betting green at these small casinos. Some places do not even tolerate red action. At my age being able to play without having to make a 5 hour drive is important so I bet red like everyone else and they seem to tolerate my play.

    So there is seven answers for you. Now quit asking this damn question.
    Excellent answers MidWest Player! I get asked the same question sometimes and answer it the same. I think my reply only has five answers so you got me there.

    Here’s the deal. I think you have to be a pro to understand the value of burning down all your local stores and have to drive 5 hours to get a good game.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Midwest Player View Post
    Why do you keep asking this question?
    OK, reasonable answers. I've asked it several times because you haven't answered it until now. Now that you finally answered it, I'll stop asking. But the one you still haven't answered yet is why you still live where you do, with all your complaining about 9 months of winter. St George is calling...

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    Quote Originally Posted by 21forme View Post
    But the one you still haven't answered yet is why you still live where you do, with all your complaining about 9 months of winter. St George is calling...
    Because......................................, it’s home.

    I’ve suggested to my wife several times about buying a vacation home. She’s not interested. Everything she wants and knows is within a max of 2 hours from us. She was born here, she draws her strength from here, and.........................it’s home.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Freightman View Post
    Because......................................, it’s home.

    I’ve suggested to my wife several times about buying a vacation home. She’s not interested. Everything she wants and knows is within a max of 2 hours from us. She was born here, she draws her strength from here, and.........................it’s home.
    One difference in MWP's case is his kids don't live anywhere near him. I have some relatives in the T city in the O province. When they got older, they went to the F state for the winters.

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