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richard burch 05-18-2009 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost
Well, my life took a turn. I'm not gonna share the details, but I went from being employed to unemployed on Tuesday. And here I was under the false pretense that my job was going great:zz:

I've had some success at the windows these past couple of months. I am actually considering a 3 to 4 week try at playing for a profit. A serious 5 day a week job with a plan, a budget. Question is, what should be my bet(s) of choice? I'm thinkin straight win, pick 3's. I'm gonna budget myself to $200 a day max. Am I crazy or would you consider doing the same thing? Have any of you done something similar?

there is a way to win. however it requires the discipline that no gambler has. the ability to limit your betting.

the answer is: you select one race for the day and go for it!

2MinsToPost 05-19-2009 12:18 PM
Ok if anyone cares I read all the advice and decided on Preakness day to start, try again on Sunday and then see how it felt.

I can't go like that. I was a nervous wreck and could not stop thinking about my bills, etc.. I'll gamble a little on the weekends but I need to focus my energy on the job, deciding on if I am going to move to Florida or stay put, etc..

Thanks for the advice everyone.

TheSpyder 05-19-2009 03:45 PM
That'll be $50 to everyone and we'll see you next week for a follow up.
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Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost
Ok if anyone cares I read all the advice and decided on Preakness day to start, try again on Sunday and then see how it felt.

I can't go like that. I was a nervous wreck and could not stop thinking about my bills, etc.. I'll gamble a little on the weekends but I need to focus my energy on the job, deciding on if I am going to move to Florida or stay put, etc..

Thanks for the advice everyone.

Left Bank 05-19-2009 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost
Ok if anyone cares I read all the advice and decided on Preakness day to start, try again on Sunday and then see how it felt.

I can't go like that. I was a nervous wreck and could not stop thinking about my bills, etc.. I'll gamble a little on the weekends but I need to focus my energy on the job, deciding on if I am going to move to Florida or stay put, etc..

Thanks for the advice everyone.
You should read "Scared Money"by Mark Cramer.

dagolfer33 05-19-2009 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TheSpyder
That'll be $50 to everyone and we'll see you next week for a follow up.
Can anyone who contributed advice get the $50? Kind of like the townspeople in the movie "Funny Farm".

Payson Dave 05-19-2009 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoastinvader
Baloney!


Drink, gamble and chase women, Curt!

Listen to some good music, and maybe buy some more music along the way.

I'm not prescribing or recommending anything I haven't done before.

Any other pursuits besides drinking, gambling, listening to music and/or chasing women will just be a waste of time.


Go for the glory while you've got the time, opportunity and motive.

Those stars don't align often in the lifetime of most.

Take a taste, and chew it well.

If it doesn't work out, just say "f-it" and come back again with a new plan.

At least you will always be able to say you had the nads to take the chance.

:tro: :tro: Come to Saratoga this summer... I'll buy the first couple of beers

wac 05-19-2009 09:24 PM
2mins im glad that you made that decision. I can't imagine the pressure of HAVING to win. Good luck with your job search im sure that something should pan out. Good luck to you.

chucklestheclown 05-19-2009 09:37 PM
Yes, good luck. Was hoping you were going to post you hit something big at Mountaineer or somewhere but I guess it was not to be. You'll be fine, it's difficult enough to gamble wisely let alone knowing your livelihood depends upon it.

cowgirlintexas 05-20-2009 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by dagolfer33
Can anyone who contributed advice get the $50? Kind of like the townspeople in the movie "Funny Farm".
Classic Chevy Chase... I'll never forget that Irish setter they had. All you saw of it was running in the background....It never stopped running..lol
and that mail man! OMG! :D


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