Do we need a passport to go to Australia? (Official roll call thread)

[shaniac]

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I'm skipping this despite having a seat via FTP freeroll.

I am going to the PCA and not playing that event.

Yes, some people think I'm smart.

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In a way, this is very baller. (In another, more accurate, way, it's ridiculous).

Edit: Btw, does this mean you will have a stack in play that will be blinded off? I will look for this stack.

[shaniac]

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I'm going to PCA and this thing. I do not envy myself.

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i dont get you people. i really wish i won my aussie seat last night. i wanted to go to both, and dont think it's that big of deal. ok you can't play the prelim events, you get to go to the BAHAMAS for a week adn then to AUSTRALIA. thats awesome. and you might come back a millionaire, plus you know, poker is fun. so are trips with friends.

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It's not that "big of a deal" but the travel involved is truly exhausting. I don't think I'd play my best poker in either event if I tried to go to both, but I certainly applaud the enthusiastic spirit of all those who are hitting both spots.

[A_Junglen]

Yea, going to both PCA and Aussie is a bit much for me. Doesn't help that the airfare is like 3k.

Guess I'm going to EPT Deauville next

[stealthmunk]

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Damn, gobbo, that's a lot of traveling...I don't envy you and I'm a guy who loves to travel. I'm flying in from Singapore on the night of the 11th and I'm planning on playing all the satellites leading up to the main event and if I don't get in, I'll just be the guy on the rail asking you guys for a stake in the juicy 5/10 LHE game. Really though, even though I don't want to right now, I'll probably end up buying in after busting out of all the satellites despite the fact that my roll is currently under $30K. Anyway, I'll be staying in Australia after the tourney until February 10th, catching trains up and down the coast. If anyone wants to stay longer and see more of the land down under let me know or just hop on a train with me. Did I mention yet that Australia is my 7th continent? HOLLA!

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Respect.

[A_Junglen]

Woah, staying until February 10th?

Interesting

[Andykay]

If you fly all the way out you may as well hang round for a while. January 26th is Australia day, which is kind of like Independence Day in the US, in that it's a holiday celebrating nationalism and such. It's pretty cliche for most Australians but foreigners would probably enjoy it.

You'd do well to see Sydney Harbor during summer too, as well as trek up to Queensland and do the Gold Coast and Great Barrier Reef.

Stuff isn't that far apart down here since the country is reasonably small. It's a one hour flight from Melbourne to Sydney, then another hour to Queensland. Or thereabouts.

If anyone has any other questions, or more specific Australia questions, fire away.

-Andrew

[HojoMofo]

uhhhhhhh, i hate you and your wasteful ways, but i love pokerdb so i forgive you.

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I love my wasteful ways.

re: shaniac.

I don't think there will be a stack in play. I can't imagine FTP buying someone in who doesn't show up.

[shaniac]

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I love my wasteful ways.

re: shaniac.

I don't think there will be a stack in play. I can't imagine FTP buying someone in who doesn't show up.

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So they just gobble up the 8K (or whatever) profit that you are surrendering due to the inflexibility of their transfer policy? I think if a site refuses to transfer or redeem the seat, they should be obligated to purchase a seat in your name and put that loot in play. Am I nuts?

[aaronbeen]

I'm going to both. Anyone need a roommate for Aussie? Staying with me is a guarantee you'll win a tournament during the trip just ask gobbo or timex.