Wow Bruiser,
I think you should see
Edmond . It's a good thing that as poker players, it's your job to see through the tricks and manipulations of everyday people, because if it weren't for your poker skills, you might get taken advantage of.
In all seriousness, you have that terrific quality as a writer: brutally honest self-deprecation. Your trip reports are always a great read because you really don't seem concerned with convincing people you are cool.