Back to the books.

[marathon slim]

My "teacher" came over and ran me through a few things to see how I have been doing. I have my deck count down to 17 so far. Still plugging away. Not bad for starting out at 37 seconds.

Anyone ever have a count of 12 in a single deck? We had one last night. WOW.

He has given me new exercises to try and has instructed me to read two more chapters of KO, Indices.

You all told me to get the BS down perfectly. I am almost there. Only missed two last night. One was a brain fart. So who knows, maybe in a year or so i can be ready for this test at the tables.

 

[Rob McGarvey]

You are ready now. You should be focusing on your betting strategy. Your speed is sufficient, and a small brain fart will not kill you so long is it is not something like double 5,6 v 6 up when the count is +10TC. I hope your teacher will not make you into a career student, or ask you to join him in a team effort. Your 1% advantage will not pay for your students fees, or for his possible hand in your back pocket.

Be wise, and beware.

 

[marathon slim]

As a matter of fact that was mentioned. He was impressed with my "I can not do this" to 17 second counts. Said I needed to get down under 15 to have a shot at his team.

There is NO money involved here. He is a personal friend doing in because he likes teaching it and doesn't want me to lose too much.

 

[Rob McGarvey]

15 Seconds?

I can count a deck down in 0 seconds. I look at it and know that it will equal 0 4 aces played instantly. There is a certain point where your speed becomes totally academic and you are there now. Team?? Fugk the team bro. How many waking hours have you already been working for "the man?" Or getting a % of the big picture for working so hard? Please consider my words, maybe not right now, but remember them as you play into those hot dark nights over blowing sand, noisy slots, and snapping cards.....