2008 CAP Barcelona

Finally, we are here.  The weather is nice the women are hot and the booze is flowing freely.  The booths are under construction and should be completed shortly.  The trip just getting here was quite an ordeal, but after what seemed like 24 hours of traveling is over and its time to get down to business and partying.  Last night was a great start as myself, Pete, and Hux met Danielle and Paul at the EIG party which last until about 4am.  This morning was the last day of EIG so Pete and I shot over just to inspect, it was alot smaller than we thought it would be and they almost made us pay to get in until I found another entrance and just non chalantly walked in like I owned the place, which usually works…Pete followed soon after.  No big deal just a bunch of suits that think they are pretty important and have the next big innovation gaming, yawwwwn.  I just finally finished answering a plethora of emails and had to get this thread started, its Thursday afternoon and I’m going on about 6 hours sleep in the last 48 so I need to recharge the batteries for another big night tonight when we will be at Jokers for what I have been told will be the party of the week.  Also check back for my updates as I will be losting photos and commentary on the entire convention.  Cheers….

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The Aruba Poker Classic 2008 September 27th – Oct 4th

Affiliates, the countdown to Aruba has started.  Just 10 days left until the Aruba Poker Classic 2008. Make sure to keep your eyes on the the right of the blog for the count down clock. And, check out the Scott Ian video, he will tell you how great the poker classic is. The Chipleaderblog will be providing frequent updates on the event so make sure you keep coming back to see what’s going on at the classic. The beautiful Caribbean, it’s going to be great in Aruba!!!

UPDATED: September 18th, 2008

According to the Aruba Countdown clock there is only 8 sleeps left before the Aruba Classic.  You can almost smell that Caribbean ocean air.  Everyone at Chipleader and UB are getting prepared for what we think is going to be the best Classic yet.  Lots of poker, sun and sand…not to forget the great parties.  All the top poker pros will be there, Phil, Annie, Scott Ian, the list goes on and on.  We will keep you posted on all the activities leading up to the great event.  Stay tuned!

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