Never Trust Anyone

[Dan Druff]

Well, I don't know what to say, Brandi. I can't accuse you of being a liar, because I don't know what actually happened. Nobody does, other than you and Tom.

In any case, you're basically F'd here. If you really did get rolled for 12k, you're not getting it back. It sucks, but that's the simple truth of the matter. You did all you could by putting the story out here. Now you need to chalk it up to a loss and move on.

I'm not understanding why you can't just go get a job at this point. It seems that you are presenting your options as "play poker or be broke". There's also a third option -- one utilized by most of the world: Work.

You are highly unlikely to get any money from anyone at this point, other than from horny guys who want to use you. That's the fact of the matter here. You can let the guys use you and get back on your feet quicker, or you can take the slower, more respectable route by getting a job and making it yourself.

You are unlikely to be getting any stakes based upon your poker skills alone. You don't have a proven history or track record. Anyone who stakes you at this point will be looking for something more, whether they say it up front or not.

There really isn't much more to say. I doubt that Captain Tom will show up here to defend himself, so this matter will probably never get fully resolved. Time to pick yourself up and move on.

[PantherZ]

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I'm not used to people being so dishonest and I'm not used to this industry.

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Poker and honesty.

DTA

[LasVegasMichael]

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Brandi,

U learned your lesson (not trust anyone, specially when $ is involved).

Cant u go to a friends/family house and stay there for a while? Try to get a simple job, make like 1k, deposit online and start playing cash games or whatever. I dont know how is your play, but if u are smart u can beat low stakes games easily.

u'll see that playing online is MUCH better than playing live in some many ways.

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Yes... this is the plan I've come up with. I just don't know who or where I can stay. Obviously I need a car to stay in Vegas. I left a message with my dad this morning, but that is a touchy situation. I'm praying that he will let me stay with them in Nashville and give me a construction job (he has his own company). He usually pays my brothers $10/hr. Plus, I'm a good cook... so maybe I can cook meals for families on the side. Or perhaps get a job bar tending at nights. I'll probably get two or three jobs so that I can get my bankroll up all the sooner and also be so busy that it takes my attention away from being depressed over the situation.

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Outstanding. This is exactly what you should do. I realize that your relationship with your father might be touchy, but reaching our to your family despite any differences is a wonderful step. Taking a break from poker for a while to rebuild is exactly what I was recommending.

Do let us know what your father says, and best of luck in your endeavors. I am confident that you will be back, free of all this strain, in no time. Good luck!

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Plus, I'm a good cook... so maybe I can cook meals for families on the side.

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You should be our personal cook in Hermosa Beach and learn to play poker from the great Dan Bright (The guy you said looked like a total foofer). If you were like gourmet cooking ability - it actually wouldn't be a half bad idea.

Plus, I could use you as a pivot to meet other girls. Social proof in action.

Best of luck whatever you decide to do. Instead of thinking about how bad the situation is right now, thank God you're alive and keep moving forward. Use your time well and study the wealth of knowledge that's available in the strategy forums including the archives - make a little bit of money and your back to the races.

Dan Bright: RIP

[jman220]

Brandi,
You should go to the police.

Regards,
--jman220

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Now Dutch Boyd is asked to take care of money backs...

I think my iron knee just exploded.

[Oski]

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It is pointless to tell her to contact the police or a lawyer, because neither one could help her.

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My point was that a sane person does that first to get advice... not necessarily that she needs a lawyer or the police. You are right, this is a civil matter.

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Getting her money back is a civil matter; however, attempted rape and sexual battery is not.

If this happened, Brandi has a duty to other victims and herself to report this to the authorities.

[daryn]

i also have met and talked with the captain's "daughter"

[BrandiRose]

My dad just called me back and I talked to him for a while. He said that he is going to talk to my stepmother and that they are going away for Christmas. But perhaps I can come after that...

It means another holiday alone, but it also means hope...

If anyone believes in God, please say a prayer that this will work out. I don't mind working. I've worked very hard my entire life and wouldn't mind the benefits of doing some construction work (at least I'll have buffer arms ~ and in a few months, no one can say they look "meaty"). It would take my mind off this situation and help me move on, plus I would love the opportunity to spend some time with my dad and rebuild our relationship. So like I said, say a prayer for me... it all depends on my stepmother ~ and she has never liked me very much.

[ColdDecker333]

Brandi,

If you have 12k bankroll, you should have a normal job and play poker in the net or local casino just for fun / to earn some extra spending money. Stop dreaming about profession.