Mini-poll
One worked, one failed.
Hand #1
Some notes: I didn't feel a 3-bet was correct because (a) I was out of position and cannot get a free card (b) I had a hand that didn't rank to be ahead equity-wise ~40% vs. his supposed K. (c) Getting 4-bet is not good news.
I wanted to check-raise my well disguised flush if I hit on the turn (or on the river for that matter). For all he knows I got stubborn with QQ or something. Additionally, he would probably pay me off light because he might be thinking ''He's just trying to make a move with me when a flush card comes...I'll catch his bluff''.
Hand #2
I would love to chop this hand, but button limped...end of chopping ideas. I'm almost certain to be ahead of button, and I think folding would be giving up too much value. However, you're right--$5 drop is not trivial.
n.s. had some sentiment about being afraid of a house. In my opinion being afraid of a house at this juncture is weak-minded. But yes, if I check-raised and got 3-bet, I can make the fold pretty easily.
Garland
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