You're right again Mr.Amazing.
I got one of those el cheapo solar powered calculators that don't light up the display too well with curtains drawn on a gorgeous sunny day here in Melbourne.

Unlike me Sportz, i'm sure you've been gambling for a while - why would it take a minor comp like this to teach you how to bet? Even i know more than a cpl of legs in a parlay is nothing but danger! You appear to be telling us everytime you have a loss that you were not primarily going to chose that pick, eg. your system chose it but you went with your gut or you originally had the winning multi etc etc

In general (might not apply to you) there also appears to be alot of ppl who can pick the winner after the event has been run and won, it often occurs where someone posts a tip and it doesn't get up and ppl begin picking that persons tip to bits saying things like 'how did you think they would win?' But where were comments like these prior to the event? If the tip was so bad why wasn't the poster told before the event?

In general this forum is great with a lot of helpful advice, however, theres no need to cover your ******** after an unsuccessful tip or pick someone else's to bits - no one is going to think any worse of you if you have a loss, thats what happens - its gambling! However im sure many will look down upon ppl who have cheap shots at punters who just come off a loss

Well thats my rant for the day

No bad intentions here just posting some observations

Happy Punting all
Betsy

Great Competition and Great Idea!

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Apologies to you Betsy.You're record speaks for itself.Certainly wasn't knocking that!
Just got a bit flabbergasted by your framework.
Actually meant to say it looks great,but unfortunately I got caught up in the tall poppy syndrome.

Bet 38 (Sportodds.com)

Opening Balance: $354.50

Multi Bet:

• NRL - Broncos -7.5 $1.90 Vs Eels
  x
• S12 - Hurricanes Vs Waratahs $1.90
  x
• AFL - Adelaide Vs Port Adelaide $1.36
  x
• AFL - Essendon $1.30 Vs Hawthorn

Return: $6.38 x Bet: $50.00 = $319.00

Closing Balance: $304.50

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Bet 39 (Sportodds.com)

Opening Balance: $304.50

Multi Bet:

• NRL - Broncos -7.5 $1.90 Vs Eels
  x
• S12 - Hurricanes $1.90 Vs Waratahs
  x
• AFL - Adelaide Vs Port Adelaide $1.36
  x
• AFL - Essendon $1.30 Vs Hawthorn
  

Return: $6.38 x Bet: $50.00 = $319.00

Closing Balance: $254.50

Betsy,

The thing is that I tend to bet very differently on here than I do with real money. When I'm betting with real money, I'm only competing with the TAB or bookies or whatever and I'm happy to bet very cautiously and hopefully just get a small profit over time. In this comp however, I'm competing against 19 others and I thought I would have have to do a lot more than that to have any chance of winning. Well, after 8 weeks of trying more risky bets than I'm used to, I realise that sort of betting just isn't me.

I really did have those two winning multis picked out and changed them at the last minute. If you want to, you can look at my post on page 46 and you'll see that I've edited it with just 2 minutes to spare. I am not claiming to be brilliant when I talk about originally having winning selections and then changing them. I am simply admitting a terrible flaw in my tipping in that I'm very indecisive. I wish I could stop that.

Yes, I'm guilty of that this week and I apologise. I must admit that I got very annoyed this week with some of the comments of another forumer and I let it get to me. Sorry. I'm going to try to stay quiet as much as possible from now on, both before and after games.

No need to apologise, i'm a newbie compared to alot of you guys and i respect the majority of the members views. I must admit this forum is a ************ good one and i'd hate to see it go down the path of almost every other forum where 99% of the posts have no substance and the members constantly involve themselves in slanging matches.

A cpl of shockers recently, hopefully this one will get me back on the winners board

I have to agree 100%. I have been a member of another forum totally unrelated to gambling for about 8 years. While it still has some useful areas in the forums, the general or conversation forum if you like has gone down hill at a rapid rate in recent times. I would hate to see that happen here too.

Lets stick to the topic and discuss each others bets with respect. I know I post a lot of crap from time to time, but believe me when I say I never intend to disrespect another forum member.

Good luck with all your "real life" bets, I would rather see you guys having a win against the bookies anyday!

Go the Port, Essendon and Broncos -7.5 today :fingerscrossed:

God knows I need to get something up.