A happenstance meeting with a forum member

21forme

Well-Known Member
#1
Was at one of the local casinos recently playing heads up. Guy sat down and started playing. He seemed a bit dumb, asking the dealer to help him add up his cards at times, but playing correct BS. Count was flat, so just flat betting for a while.

Next shoe, count started climbing and both our bets started moving. Hmm...
I looked at him and wondered if he was the forum member I've chatted with for many months, knowing he was local. We had scheduled to get together about a month ago, exchanged cell phone numbers, but it didn't work out due to a last minute schedule change.

Quietly, I said, "You look familiar, Is your name _____,?" mentioning his forum name. He said no and got up from the table shortly thereafter. Next, I got a text message from forum member ____, "are you at ____ casino now?" I texted back, "yup." We then met outside and chatted for a bit.

Second time I've met a forum member by chance and guessed who it was from prior forum posts. The earlier one, several years ago, was completely out of the blue with no prior info exchange.
 

assume_R

Well-Known Member
#2
Funny how that happens sometimes. I've met a bunch of people on this site but only through prearranged meetings.

For the game I mostly play, I have yet to see somebody even play B.S. If I ever see someone coming close to correct B.S. plays (much less any correct index plays), I begin to wonder if we've talked online, but then they make several non-B.S., definitely-non-cover plays that convince me that I probably won't meet many forum members by chance.
 

Sucker

Well-Known Member
#3
21forme said:
Second time I've met a forum member by chance and guessed who it was from prior forum posts.
Please don't ever get a job as a pit boss somewhere. Last thing we need is someone THAT perceptive on the OTHER side of the table! :eek:
 

Jack_Black

Well-Known Member
#5
21forme said:
He seemed a bit dumb, asking the dealer to help him add up his cards at times,
Hey now! I told you sounding like a ploppy was my cover act! If you bought it, then that must mean it's working!:laugh:
 

Ferretnparrot

Well-Known Member
#6
In regards to your encounter with me....how on earth did you even know it was me??????

To this date Iv only bumped into one other counter who was spreading 4-1 on 8 deck multi action bj at trop playing 75 -300 / hnd. Play all

I asked if he was on the forums and he said no :( he could obviously benefit
 

21forme

Well-Known Member
#7
Ferretnparrot said:
In regards to your encounter with me....how on earth did you even know it was me??????

To this date Iv only bumped into one other counter who was spreading 4-1 on 8 deck multi action bj at trop playing 75 -300 / hnd. Play all

I asked if he was on the forums and he said no :( he could obviously benefit
I don't remember all the details, as it was a few years ago. However, I recall you describing yourself as young, jumping around, etc. Funny thing is my wife pointed you out to me before you sat down at the table. She said something to the effect like you looked like you were on drugs, but she thought it was a cover act :eek: She's hung around the tables enough and heard me talking to other APs enough to know what to look for without actually knowing the nitty gritty of playing.
 
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