Dealing with Maniacs

[phily000]

My friends and I have played in a weekly home game for the last couple of years. It has been a gold mine for me. J I simply play a VERY conservative game and only bet when I have a hand. You would think they would figure it out but they don’t and I keep taking their money.

Anyway, about a month ago we had two new players who have started playing with us on a regular basis. They are both older men (late 60’s) who play A LOT of free bar tournaments. They chase almost anything…A flush, straight and two over cards to the flop regardless of the bets. They also raise frequently per-flop between 7 and 14 times the BB. These hands almost never get showed down because they keep the pressure on with these large bets all the way to the river. However, I did see one of these hands this week and it was a QT off suit in middle position.

I have a problem dealing with these guys and they have cut into my weekly profits. They don’t mind buying in time and time again but I do, which causes my tight play. So how do I play these guys? I’m sure they are bullying some pots but no one is as lucky as they represent.

Any and ALL suggestions will be appreciated.
Phil