What a week...

So much went on this week...

Earlier this week the final launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Thirty years of history. I was around for the first launch, it was wonderful watching the last. They had the perfect takeoff.

Yesterday, Derek Jeter became the 28th player in MLB history (first in a NY Yankee uniform) to reach 3,000 career hits. While I am not a Yankee fan, nor will I ever will be, I have much respect for Mr Jeter. He followed his dream of always wanting to play for nobody but the Yankees, he worked at it and he made it. In all of his years of MLB service, it has always been with one team, he has never been accused of any wrongdoing, and he's always stayed modest. It's never been about him, it's always been about the team. The best part? He was at 2,998 career hits going into the game, and went 5 for 5, including a home run for #3,000! Congratulations Derek!

Yesterday evening was the poker tournament at Cherokee for Team Cherokee. It was for the top 30 points getters in the 2nd quarter 2011 in touranments, and I was #24. That was a shock in itself, I didn't think I played that much, and cashed in even less. The top 7 players received a seat in the Blast to the Past main event valued at $540 and $300 cash. Eighth place received $553 cash. The chip stacks were staggered and I had $5,600. The top started with $10k in chips. I can honestly say I was WAY BEYOND card dead! I had 2 moves. Fold or all-in. Mostly I used fold. I was dead even at the 2nd break, back at $5,600 chips. At the third break, I was a little up but way under average. Finally, we got to the final 8, and someone at the table said they couldn't be here for the BTTP tournament. So, he got 8th, and I was in the top 7! $300 plus a seat!

Wow, what a week!