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the_orangekatSBR MVP
- 12-08-07
- 1267
#71Comment -
the_orangekatSBR MVP
- 12-08-07
- 1267
#72Been there before about 6 years ago. My online bank statement read $2.36. I remember being so broke I was relying on a new roommate moving in to drop off a $200 deposit just to eat (and gamble with, go figure, huh?) and that fuckstick flaked out on me out and never moved in and gave me the run-a-round about bringing the money over then would not answer his cell. It seems when you're down and out, no one is ever there. So I feel ya on this. Now, 6 years later, I don't have a whole lot in savings but made $104K (before taxes, of course) last year and a little less this year but I get by comfortably (I still blow waaaaay too much gambling) . Shit will turn around, just keep your head up.Comment -
SnickerDoodlesSBR Sharp
- 01-25-12
- 483
#73Thanks Kat i appreciate all the support! I will take this as a wake up call to the destructive life i was leading. Im only 23 so i have my life ahead of me. This is a terrible feeling i have now, but i am sure i will get over it and move on and things will change for the better. I appreciate your words of advice bud!Comment -
mynameismudSBR Hall of Famer
- 02-13-12
- 5461
#7423 is very young. you definitely have time on your side. if youre really going to stop laying action because you learned a valuable lesson, then i wish you the best of luck. if your just done until you get flush again, and then blow and be back to square one, then you might want to rethink things. trust me, 23 is young and it goes by fast.Comment -
the_orangekatSBR MVP
- 12-08-07
- 1267
#75Oh yeah, at 23 your got plenty of time to get your shit in one sock. Hell, took me 30 years, I'm 36 now. Wasn't too long ago I was in your shoes. I'm JUST about to get my BA in June (No lie, started the degree in 2000 online) I let gambling side track me and banged out the first 110 credits then took 7 years off while I toiled in a haze of alcohol, gambling strip clubs and finding myself in trouble with whatever woman I was dating and work. Gained a ton of weight (solid 180 to a flabby 220) I finally got things somewhat under control (mostly due to limiting my gambling and drinking), and got my shit together at work - re-married a wonderful woman- and feel like I finally got my life back. But took 30 years to do it. But I found my mail issue was gambling was keeping me from focusing on what was important in life. EVEN if you are not a big gambler (I mean I'm only a $100-$300/a game gambler) IT CONSUMES ALL YOUR THOUGHTS. I remember (and this is no lie) banging my wife (at the time) and all I could think about was whether my St. John's +7.5 bet would win as they were down 6 with 2 minutes and the wife turned the TV off. The nature of this beast forces you to do things a rationale person would normally not do. I've been late to work due to staying up watching west coast games (and I mean watching Yahoo box scores refreshing) CRAZY!Comment -
SnickerDoodlesSBR Sharp
- 01-25-12
- 483
#76Man thats rough. Im doing the same thing with this parlay looking at gamecast on espn. We always forget that gambling is just as much a disease as being an alcoholic or being addicted to drugs. It can even be worse because it consumes all our thoughts, and its sad because everything we do pertains to gambling.Comment -
skiptonSBR Rookie
- 04-15-12
- 22
#77do some surveys online
can make 2 0r 3 hundred a month then deposit with heritage try a straight play for 200 and a 5 team parley for one hundred with last spot next day so u can hedge and walk away with something go luck been there as have mostComment -
superjeff24SBR MVP
- 03-17-10
- 1078
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cubswinSBR Wise Guy
- 10-28-09
- 918
#79If you hit the parlay can you lend me $50 ?Comment -
SnickerDoodlesSBR Sharp
- 01-25-12
- 483
#80A lot of people in much better situations even if this parlay hits for me.Comment -
cubswinSBR Wise Guy
- 10-28-09
- 918
#81You said $50 would hold you over , so if you hit the parlay you should be in good shape .Comment -
SnickerDoodlesSBR Sharp
- 01-25-12
- 483
#82haha we will se cubsComment -
gators0708SBR MVP
- 10-07-10
- 2318
#83Going to college and getting an education for 4 yrs is the best thing u can do!Comment -
SnickerDoodlesSBR Sharp
- 01-25-12
- 483
#84woo!! what a hit for me. !! down to my last 26.50 and i hit the parlay!!!! 550 dollars now. not all that much, but ive got a pulse!!!
thanks you to the supporters, **** you to the pricks, ie: Bronxer, crusty, giant..Comment -
TRE1968SBR Sharp
- 08-09-09
- 425
#85you will blow it tomorrowComment -
JeffieSBR MVP
- 04-06-12
- 3428
#86Very nice hit, usually a team messes it up at the end congrats.Comment -
Hawkeye2011SBR Wise Guy
- 12-12-11
- 840
#87congrats on the miracle hit but I am with TRE, its gone tomorrow. But none the less....great hit!!Comment -
Rich BoySBR Hall of Famer
- 02-01-09
- 9714
#88Anyway you can rig the games you are umpiring?
What league is it? 5dimes sometimes has scrub league baseball. Rig a few overs and cash out!!! lolComment -
mh217SBR MVP
- 12-05-10
- 2226
#89you guys are so negative...hopefully the kid gets hot and wins a few grand now that he has some chips to play..gl.Comment -
RyanLeafOfBetsSBR Hall of Famer
- 01-03-10
- 8164
#90GL pal... Cash out and pay rent and buy food!Comment -
TheMetsSuckSBR Hall of Famer
- 01-14-12
- 6146
#92i didn't know nigerian scam artists were fans of the longshot parlayComment -
tb1984SBR MVP
- 09-11-08
- 3112
#93Good hit on your parlay. I have a question, did you umpire baseball all year? if not, what did you do for living if it's not baseball season?Comment -
tb1984SBR MVP
- 09-11-08
- 3112
#94I don't see you talking about your family. Where are they? mom, dad, siblings or relatives?Comment -
Vinnie PazSBR Posting Legend
- 03-27-12
- 12177
#95Dont you have any job experience?
Must be able to find SOME kind of workComment -
warriorfan707SBR Posting Legend
- 03-29-08
- 13698
#97Comment -
SnickerDoodlesSBR Sharp
- 01-25-12
- 483
#98I was umpiring all season long. Making pretty decent money. Gonna take some risks with my bankroll. Put 250 on the pacers -5. Let's hope it hits boys!Comment -
jjgoldSBR Aristocracy
- 07-20-05
- 388179
#99
guys bet is all daily
unreal
Get gambling goalsComment -
soxwin1917SBR MVP
- 09-09-08
- 1188
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SnickerDoodlesSBR Sharp
- 01-25-12
- 483
#101Cashing out 300. Letting 250 rideComment -
SnickerDoodlesSBR Sharp
- 01-25-12
- 483
#105You got to risk it to get the biscuit.Comment
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