Thanks for the kind words guys.
Bob, am shocked (not really....) you don't remember having drinks with Jim McLeod and I at a CASLO a million years ago in Winnipeg......OK, 25 years ago at least, but those were the days of the free CASLO beer. I joined you and Jim for a 'few' drinks and my only street cred was that my brother was also a carpenter.......Jim said you were a cool dude first and awesome player second, and is right!
Was a great tourney and Michael R and David G did an awesome job of putting things together. Thanks again guys!
One thing I noticed after batting way above my league in this and in the last few tourneys, was trying to understand why the greats (Steve, Darren, Bob, and many others) are so good at this game.
Many of these aspects have been discussed (ability to 'get' a scenario, knowing what each unit is 'supposed' to do, down to that last hs, understanding the odds/consequences of your moves, assessing risk, etc, etc), but one of the things that popped out to me this weekend, was their ability to capitalize on their opponents mistakes. No one (well maybe not Steve, Darren, etc.) plays a flawless game, but I suspect that one aspect, is that the greats know when how to best exploit their opponents errors. I made one mistake against Darren that almost cost me the game, and an early one against Steve that put me severely behind the 8-ball. They both make me pay dearly.
What are others thoughts, kicking a guy when he is down is poor form, but is it a path to victory? My buddy Jim ' The Hammer' would certainly think so........
Discuss!
BB