Originally posted on 01/11/2011:

for gambling money. this auto pawn guy is ruthless. he is Russian, always low balls me on the amount he will loan.

So now the pressure is really on to win the next few days, if not my car stays in hock all month.

I don't let any of my friends or family know I do it, too embarrassing... and this auto pawn place is about a 45 minute drive away... so no ride home for me.. I get a room at the radisson which is right near this place. If I lose... have to make about 6 bus transfers to get home.

If I win... I get my car back in 3 days and enjoy a hooker or two at the radisson and go home with fresh bankroll to do it all over again.