MattVIP: That's really sad indeed. I hope everything is ok?
A situation which, I guess I knew in the back of my mind would eventually happen, did. And so, for the second time this year, poker winnings have bailed me out of a situation.
I'm the kind of guy that has to have a plan,no matter what the problem, if I have a plan I can handle it. Events conspired that I had no plan for, so I had to resort to withdrawing my bankroll. But that's ok, because now I have a new plan. I've sold my motorbike, the funds will be available soon. The plan is this:
1. Deposit a 40 buy in bankroll for 10NL on Sky Poker. I know I can beat these stakes so I intend to grind this up to £800 to take a (more aggressive than previously planned) shot at 20NL.
2. Put £500 aside ready for the OPL. I don't know how many tournaments there will be but that should cover the buyins for most of them. The aim is to is to at least double, if not treble, that amount.
The remainder of the sale price will be used to cover some other expensives I have.
In other news, I'm tired of struggling to balance the books each month. I'm looking for a new job, contract work with a commute to London, which will obviously extend my working days but will sort me out financially.
I'll keep you all posted.