Well 3 and a half hours into the 4$ hi stack and I go out 38/368 for a massive return of $6.62. Went out just after the bubble when I defended my BB with A4 to the bullying hi stack who turned over 56 off and hit. :-(
Wasted 15$ on the forum game and went out about 18/23 after nearly 2 hours - thefact that so few had gone out shows what a good format and standard of play there is. I had called with 10J suited and hit top pair on the flop - unfortunately ran into a well played set of ducks which I might have got a way from were it not for me hitting 2 pair on the turn.

Bankroll down to peanuts - couldn't even afford the 10 rebuy - waiting for the 4$ hi stack to finish so i can get my $6.62 lol. Still in the 5$ 2nd chance though so hopefully can cash there - 60 paid and i'm currently 59/102 from 552 runners.

finished 4th for about 285$ - welcome addition to the bankroll - at least I've got something to play with now. Had about 4BB's left when shorthanded - 4 players left - so only min raised from the button with QQ - needed action - A on the flop - and when the BB min bet after the flop i had to hope he didn't have it and unforunately he did.

A rare moment of lucidity saw me withdraw 185$. Not sure why, not sure how - must admit i'm still choked up after watching the demise of Vera Duckworth - somebody
who's been with me since the age of seven.