Best time to bet while card counting on a 6 deck BlackJack game?
I know you want to wait until the count is in the high "+" count, but is there a general good number to bet big on, like say +13 or +15, I usually get anxious and want to bet big when the count hits doubles. the casinos I play run 6 decks too.
Casinos do not change the number of decks of a open table ever. the above answer is wrong in that respect. Regardless card counting simply does not work in a modern casino for other reasons.
You asked about +13 and +15 but that makes me think you are doing it wrong. You are not converting the running count to a true count which means you'll end up over betting sometimes and under betting others.
As far as edge you have a small edge at a true count of +1. At +5 you have a ~3%. +9 = 5% advantage. when you should increase your wagers and by how much depends on the bankroll, you comfort with variance, and the allowed bet range.
dont matter, casinos actually encourage wanna be card counters to come and try… casinos rotate the decks every dealer.. so dealer 1 may have a 6 decks, where as dealer 2 would have 4… so theres no real way of knowing…
and the odds of you actually walking out very ahead like in the movie.. are like 1: 100,000
and if youve been doing it for years, doesnt mean the casinos arent hip to your game… `
Best time to bet while card counting on a 6 deck BlackJack game?
Outdoors Calendar
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Monday
WOMEN’S ROAD RIDE: Sponsored by ABRC. Meet at Youngblood Bicycles, 233 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, every Monday, to Sept. 6. Ride at 6 p.m., 24- and 30-mile loops, intermediate pace. E-mail Wendy at wcoin13@thefhc.net.
Thursday
FLETCHER BLUE SKY ROAD RIDE: a Blue Ridge Bicycle Club ride begins at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Different route each week, from 20-35 miles. Lunch afterward. Meet at Fletcher Community Park on Howard Gap Road. call 696-0877 or e-mail johnl9@mchsi.com.
Saturday
LEDGES PARK ROAD RIDE: a Blue Ridge Bicycle Club ride at 1 p.m. Saturdays. Meet at Ledges Park for a ride along the French Broad River to Marshall for coffee. Average speed is 17 mph over about 35 miles. E-mail Jones Byrd at jbyrdlaw@charter.net or visit www.blueridgebicycleclub.org.
TRACK CYCLING CLINICS/TRAINING: Clinics and skills practice, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Carrier Park, Amboy Road, Asheville. Open to riders of all ages. E-mail mpbikegirl@aol.com. www.mellowdrome.com.
ASHEVILLE BICYCLE RACING CLUB: Promotes amateur bicycle racing in WNC. Club members are provided with organized training rides, coaching and financial assistance. www.abrc.net.
ASHEVILLE WOMEN’S CYCLING : All-female cycling club and all-female racing team, Team Prestige Subaru. Promote recreational road and trail cycling among women. www.ashevillewomenscycling.com.
BLUE RIDGE BICYCLE CLUB: Exists to encourage safe and responsible recreational bicycling in Western North Carolina. for more on the club or for complete club calendar, visit www.blueridgebicycleclub.org.
PISGAH AREA SORBA: Chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association, dedicated to improving technical off-road biking programs through advocacy for quality trail systems. Visit www.pisgahareasorba.org. Meets 7 p.m. Oct. 11. Check the website for locations.
YOUNGBLOOD BICYCLES: Shop at 233 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, 251-4686. Offering bike rentals, including select group of both Gary Fisher and Bianchi road and mountain bikes. Starts at $65 per day.
ROCK THE BLUE RIDGE BIKE RIDE: Inaugural 75- or 35-mile supported bike rides to mark the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, starting Aug. 29, traveling from Appalachian Ski Mountain between Boone and Blowing Rock. call 260-0534, e-mail Ride@RockTheBlueRidge.com or visit www.RockTheBlueRidge.com.
ASHEVILLE AMBLERS WALKING CLUB: Club features free, monthly 5K or 10K (6.2-mile) noncompetitive walks in Asheville, Black Mountain and Hendersonville. associated with American Volkssport Association. Visit www.amblers.homestead.com or call 687-2777.
ASHEVILLE HIKING MEET-UP GROUP: Social and hiking club made up of all ages and professions. Meets Thursday nights for planning, Saturdays and Sundays for hiking. Visit www.meetup.com/hiking-441.
ASHEVILLE YMCA WALKING CLUB: Meets noon Tuesdays at the YMCA on Woodfin Street. Open to everyone. call 210-9622.
CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CLUB: More than 175 hikes a year. call Stuart English at 883-2447 or visit www.carolinamtnclub.org for schedule of hikes. Hikes are free. Nonmembers should call ahead.
CRAVE ADVENTURE: a fitness venture for women to learn technical skills in a supportive environment. Backpacking, kayaking, skiing, camping and more. for more, visit www.cravechange.com or call 280-1867.
DIAMOND BRAND OUTDOORS: Gary Eblen leads various group walks throughout the year on the trails and in local parks. call 209-1538 for more information.
GIRLS ONLY HIKE CLUB: Women-only hike the third Saturday of each month. Registration is required. call 209-1503 or e-mail Kate Shirey at kshirey@diamondbrand.com.
SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY: Nonprofit working to conserve the clean water, unique plant and animal habitat, local farmland and recreational treasures of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Visit www.appalachian.org.
NANTAHALA HIKING CLUB: a hiking/trail maintenance club based in the Franklin-Highlands area. for a schedule of guided hikes, call Kay Coriell at 369-6820 or visit www.nantahalahikingclub.com.
PISGAH HIKERS: five different hiking groups meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Brevard. Hikes range from three-12 miles. Visit http://pisgahhikers.squarespace.com.
WOODFIN YMCA WALKING CLUB: Meets 9 a.m. Mondays at the bird sanctuary at Beaver Lake, Merrimon Avenue. Open to everyone.
Wednesday
JUS’ RUNNING EASY GROUP RUN: Meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Jus’ Running on Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, for a 6-8 mile. Paces vary. call 252-7867, e-mail jusrun@bellsouth.net, visit www.jusrunning.com.
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Friday
LAKE LURE 10K DAM RUN: The challenging 10K (6.2-mile) course, part of the Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad, begins at 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Ingles Supermarket on N.C. 9, ending on the Beach at Rumbling Bald Resort. Entry fee before Aug. 25 is $25. Online registration closes at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at www.setupevents.com. Visit www.hickorynutolympiad.com.
Saturday
THE DAM RACE: The 5K and 10K Fontana Dam race will start at 9 a.m. Aug. 28 at Fontana Village Resort in Fontana Dam and wind along the little Tennessee River below Fontana Dam in the great Smoky Mountains. also be a One Mile Fun Run. Entry fee is E-mail Karl Sutter at karl1@touchnc.net or visit www.thedamrace.org.
Sunday
SWAIN COUNTY TRAIL RUNNERS: Long-run group meets 8 a.m. Saturdays at the Deep Creek Trailhead parking area in Bryson City. all runs are on trails in the Smokies or Tsali Recreation Area. all distances, paces, ages welcome. call 399-0989, 488-6769 or e-mail wdtreern@yahoo.com.
APPLE FESTIVAL 8K AND MINI MOO MILE: The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce presents the Pardee Apple Festival 8K Road race at 8 a.m. Sept. 4 at Pardee Medical Office Building, Hendersonville. 8K is $28 before Aug. 27, $35 on race day, and $10 for the one-mile. call Chris Power at 692-7302 or April Thomas at 692-1413 or visit www.hendersoncountychamber.org.
FIREMAN?S DAY 5K: The 29th annual 5K starts at 9 a.m. Sept. 4, part of the Fireman?s Day Street Festival in Bryson City. Entry fee is $23 with a T-shirt, $15 without. Race-day registration is 8:30-8:50 a.m. at the Fire Department. for more, call Cylena Hughes at 736-9850 or e-mail HUGHESC7@nationwide.com.
FRANKLIN BLUE PLANET 5K FOR CLEAN WATER: 9 a.m. Sept. 4, at the Tassee Shelter on the little Tennessee Greenway. 5K race and one mile fun walk/run. Awards ceremony and light brunch follow the race. $25. Visit www.franklin5kforcleanwater.com.
RUN THE GAUNTLET: an extreme 4.3-mile run with intense obstacles, creek crossings, muddy mire and pit, Sept. 4, at Cooper?s Farm in Boone. $45. Course map and registration at http://thegauntletrun.com.
PAR 5K: a challenging 5K route that navigates the front nine holes of the old Edwards Club golf course. Starts at 8 a.m. Sept. 11. Prizes to overall winners and door prizes. Southern-style pancake breakfast. $30 before Aug. 31, $35 after. Information and entry form at dlinn@oldedwardsinn.com.
ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES HALF MARATHON/5K/WALK: The 11th annual event is Sept. 18, starting and ending at Citizen-Times, 14 O. Henry Ave. $55 for half-marathon. 5K is $25. Online registration only, www.citizen-times.com/race.
HICKORY MOUNTAIN 10K TRAIL RUN: The race starts at 9 a.m. Sept. 18 at Guion Farm, DuPont State Forest on single- and double-track trails. Entry fee is $40 to benefit the Center for Career and Educational Pursuits. call race director Lydia Odell at 553-5628, e-mail lydianodell@yahoo.com or visit www.cfcep.org.
THOMAS WOLFE 8K: The Asheville Track Club sponsors the 34th running of the 8K at 8 a.m. Sept. 25. Course runs from the Thomas Wolfe House through Montford and Riverside Cemetery. Details and registration at www.tw8k.com.
ASHEVILLE TRACK CLUB: The Western North Carolina club dedicated to the running community. Visit www.ashevilletrackclub.org for more details on runs, races and meetings.
MULTISPORT/SWIMMING/ON THE WATER
ASHEVILLE MASTERS SWIMMING: Coached workouts, 5:45-7:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at the Country Club of Asheville. Organized workouts 5:45-7:15 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 7-9 a.m. Saturday. Competitive, fitness and triathlon swimmers welcome for training, stroke work and socializing. More at www.ashevillemasters.com.
? Steve Barden Memorial Masters Meet: Open water session, 9 a.m. Sept. 18, at Biltmore Lake. Pool competition, 1:15 p.m. Sept. 18 and 10 a.m. Sept. 19, at The Asheville School pool. Swimmers must be registered with U.S. Masters Swimming. Relay swimmers are required to swim at least one individual event. Open water race $20 flat fee. Pool entries $30 flat fee. Visit www.ashevillemasters.com.
DISCOVERY AT DUSK: Headwaters Outfitters of Rosman offers guided canoe trips Sept. 3, 10, and 24, on the French Broad River. Departing at 4 p.m. from Headwaters, each trip includes all paddling gear, river shuttle and guide service. $50. Reservations required. 877-3106.
LAKE LURE TRIATHLON: Anchor event of the Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad, the triathlon is hosted by Rumbling Bald Resort at Lake Lure is Aug. 28. The sprint is a 500-meter swim, 16.9-mile bike and a 5K run. Entry fee is $65 per individual before Aug. 28 or $100 per relay team at www.setupevents.com. Visit www.hickorynutolympiad.com.
RACE TO THE ROCK: 5K footrace and 7K bicycle time trial start at 8 a.m. Aug. 29, part of the sixth annual Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad. Entry fee is $35 at www.setupevents.com. Race-day registration for $40 will be start at 6:30 a.m. at the old Rock Caf? in Chimney Rock Village. Visit www.hickorynutolympiad.com.
TSALI CHALLENGE OFF-ROAD TRIATHLON: Three-mile lake paddle, 5-mile trail run and 12-mile mountain bike ride Aug. 28-29 at Tsali Recreation Area on Fontana Lake in Graham and Swain counties. Individuals compete on Saturday or Sunday in the three-person Team Challenge. Entry fees are $45 per individual, $90 per team by Aug. 25. call 352-873-9279 or visit www.goneriding.com.
ASHEVILLE ROWING CLUB: a nonprofit athletic and social organization dedicated to promoting health, fitness and fun through rowing. for details, visit www.ashevillerowing.org.
ASHEVILLE TRIATHLON CLUB: for competitive and beginner triathletes. Club provides resources, training, racing and social opportunities. Meetings take place every two months. call Greg Duff at 400-5868.
ASHEVILLE YOUTH ROWING ASSOCIATION: for ages 13-18, a youth rowing program at Lake Julian on Saturdays, Sundays and two afternoons per week. call Jack Gartner at 230-3901 or visit www.ashevilleyouthrowing.com.
FOUR SEASONS RUNNING CLUB: The official running club of Hendersonville and Henderson County. for information on how to join, e-mail: fourseasonsrunningclub@gmail.com.
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS TRIATHLON CLUB: Hayesville-based club for those interested in running, biking and swimming competitions. Races throughout the year. call Scott Hanna at 389-6982, e-mail tri2000@dnet.net or visit www.gsmtc.com.
GREEN RIVER ADVENTURES: Saluda-based guide for professional kayaking instruction, inflatable kayaking trips and custom adventure experiences. call 800-335-1530 or visit www.greenriveradventures.com.
NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER : Outdoor outfitter, providing whitewater rafting, paddling instruction, adventure travel, group adventure programs, festivals and events, on U.S. 19 W. in the Nantahala Gorge, west of Bryson City. call 888-905-7238 or visit www.noc.com.
FLY FISHING CLASSES: Rivers Edge Outfitters in Cherokee conducts free fly fishing classes every Saturday at 10 a.m. for more, call 497-9300.
FRENCH BROAD RIFLES: Meet for muzzle-loading target shooting at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the club’s range in Madison County. E-mail hchadw1932@aol.com.
LAND O’ SKY TROUT UNLIMITED: Asheville-based organization of anglers and conservationists dedicated to the protection of trout and their habitat. Visit www.landoskytu.com. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Flat Rock Grill, 1302 Hendersonville Road, Asheville.
LAND OF THE SKY BASSMASTERS : WNC’s oldest bass club and NC BASS Federation affiliated club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Bubba Q’s Restaurant (across from airport entrance). Club involves serious anglers with a unique format that builds friendships, camaraderie and angling knowledge. for more, call 681-0113.
PIGEON VALLEY BASSMASTERS: new members welcome. Regular meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Shoney’s Restaurant, at Exit 44 off I-40. for more, call Patty Blanton at 712-2846.
PISGAH CHAPTER OF TROUT UNLIMITED : Hendersonville-based anglers and conservationists with members in Polk, Henderson and Transylvania counties. Visit www.main.nc.us/PCTU.
ASHEVILLE LAWN BOWLING : Meet 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. Sundays, weather permitting, at Carrier Park green on Amboy Road. Free instruction and the use of club bowls. call Hans at 684-1815 or Stan at 665-7768.
ASHEVILLE MUSHROOM CLUB: Meets monthly at the WNC Nature Center on Gashes Creek Road in Asheville. Meetings are open to the public. Membership is required to participate in forays. $18 individuals, $25 family. www.ashevillemushroomclub.com.
ASHEVILLE SKI AND OUTING CLUB: Year-round club hosts local and long distance ski trips, hiking, mountain biking activities. Monthly meetings are at Country Club of Asheville the second Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. to socialize and 7 p.m. for club business. Visit www.ashevilleskiclub.
BLUE RIDGE NATURALIST CENTER: various programs, walks and seminars for the community. At UNC Asheville. call 251-6198 for more information or to register for programs.
BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY : The most-visited unit of the National Park Service, stretching 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to great Smoky Mountains in Cherokee. call 298-0398 for up to date road closures and weather conditions or visit www.nps.gov/blri.
? Hike of the week: Easy to moderate 1.4-mile hike to the summit of Craggy Pinnacle, 10 a.m. Aug. 27. Hike starts at the Craggy Dome Overlook, milepost 364.
? Birthday bash: Hear the voices of the Parkway?s past and present discussing life along the Parkway. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 28, Parkway Visitor Center, Asheville. Free tours leave at 10, 10:20, 10:40 and 11 a.m., followed by live concert at 2 p.m. Registration required for the tours. call 298-5330, ext. 304.
CARL SANDBURG HOME: National park located in Flat Rock. In addition to tours of the home (admission fee), visitors can enjoy over five miles of trails, stroll through gardens and greet the descendents of Mrs. Sandburg’s dairy goat herd. Offers free programs year-round. www.nps.gov/carl or 693-4178.
? Hobo Ball: Annual benefit for Sandburg home featuring dinner, entertainment and auction. 6 p.m. Sept. 11, Kenmure Country Club. $75. Registration required, 698-5208 or 891-1606.
CAROLINA MOUNTAIN LAND CONSERVANCY : Hendersonville-based nonprofit dedicated to land preservation. Guided hikes, outreach events and volunteer opportunities. Contact Aimee McGinley, outreach@carolinamountain.org, 697-5777 or visit http://carolinamountain.org.
CHIMNEY ROCK PARK : North Carolina’s newest state park is 25 miles southeast of Asheville. Trails, elevator to top of Chimney Rock, guided rock climbing, children’s programs. Open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission fee. call 625-9611, 800-277-9611 or visit www.chimneyrockpark.com.
? Hickory Nut Gorge Olympiad: Aug. 26-29, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. a family festival featuring events and activities for all ages. Golf tournament, long-distance lake swims, kayak races, dragon boat races, Junior Olympics, tennis tournament and more. www.hickorynutolympiad.com.
CRADLE OF FORESTRY: Site of the first forestry school in America, founded in 1898. CFC strives to stimulate interest in the relationship between people and forests, providing a better understanding of forest management. On U.S. 276 in Pisgah National Forest. www.cradleofforestry.com.
DIAMOND BRAND : Outdoor enthusiasts have opportunity to participate in several types of free instructional clinics and special events. a complete schedule and information can be found at www.diamondbrand.com.
DUPONT STATE FOREST: Miles of multiuse trails, waterfalls and lakes straddling Henderson and Transylvania counties. No admission fee. Visit www.dupontforest.com.
ELISHA MITCHELL AUDUBON SOCIETY : Promotes an awareness and appreciation of nature, to preserve and protect wildlife and natural ecosystems and to encourage responsible environmental stewardship. Offers bird walks, naturalist programs. Visit www.main.nc.us/emas.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION : Hendersonville-based conservation nonprofit. Guided hikes and community events. call 692-0385 or visit www.eco-wnc.org.
? Urban Walk with Walk Wise, Drive Smart: a guided walk in various designated neighborhoods around Hendersonville. Location and time varies. Walks are one-to-two miles and last up to 11/2 hours. call Sam Lovelace at 864-457-6166 or visit www.walk-wise.org.
FLETCHER DISC GOLF: Fletcher Parks and Recreation-hosted disc golf doubles program is at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Fletcher Community Park. Program to players of any ability. Loaner discs available. Visit www.fletcherparks.org.
FONTANA VILLAGE: Local author and hiker Jerry Span leads family-friendly, diverse programs throughout the year. for information or to register, call 498-2211, ext. 144.
FOOTHILLS EQUESTRIAN NATURE CENTER : FENCE offers 384 acres of hardwood forest, meadow and wetland for hikers, birdwatchers, gardeners and astronomers. Located at 3381 Hunting Country Road, Tryon. 859-9012 or www.fence.org.
GORGES STATE PARK : State park in Transylvania County, about 45 miles southwest of Asheville. Park office is on U.S. 64 in Sapphire. Trails, waterfalls, picnic areas, campsites. Admission is free. call 966-9099.
? Recycled bird feeders: Learn about some of the birds commonly seen in the park, while making bird feeders out of 2-liter bottles. 10 a.m. Aug. 28, picnic area.
? Snakes: Learn how snakes live and the important roles they play. 2 p.m. Aug. 28, Grassy Ridge trailhead.
? Bears: Examine the truth about this large animal; craft available. 2 p.m. Aug. 29, picnic area.
? Raccoons: Investigate raccoons and find out why they?re so resourceful and mischievous. 4 p.m. Aug. 29, Grassy Ridge trailhead.
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN : Located off N.C. 221, south of Boone. Attractions include Mile High Swinging Bridge, environmental habitats for native wildlife, natural history museum and alpine hiking trails. Visit www.grandfather.com or call 800-468-7325.
GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK : Extends 70 miles along the North Carolina-Tennessee border. Hiking trails, scenic driving routes, camping, picnic sites. Open year-round. Free. call the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on U.S. 441 at 497-1904 or visit www.nps.gov/grsm.
LAKE JAMES STATE PARK : At the base of Linville Gorge, Lake James State Park is a 6,510-acre lake with boating, fishing and swimming in season, picnic area, campground, hiking trails and ranger-led nature programs. call office in Nebo, McDowell County, at 652-5047 or visit www.ncparks.gov.
? Going batty: Bring the family out for an exciting program on bats. This program is full of games and activities. 7 p.m. Aug. 27, picnic shelter.
? Honey bees: Local bee keepers will talk about the importance of honeybees and the art of bee keeping. 10 a.m. Aug. 28, park office.
? Spiders: Join us to learn some fascinating facts about spiders and which of these eight-legged creatures to avoid. 2 p.m. Aug. 28, park office.
? Camouflage and mimicry: Learn how both predators and prey use camouflage and mimicry for survival. 4 p.m. Aug. 29, park office.
? Nature hike: Leisurely morning hike on one of the park?s trails. 9 a.m. Aug. 29, park office.
MOUNT MITCHELL STATE PARK: Home to the highest peak east of the Mississippi, Mount Mitchell, 6,684 feet elevation. Located on N.C. 128, off the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 355. Interactive programs are free. call 675-4611 or e-mail mount.mitchell@ncmail.net.
N.C. ARBORETUM : Connects people and plants through various year-round programs, lectures and special events. Promotes conservation, education and research. Located off N.C. 191/Brevard Road, south of the Biltmore Square Mall. call 665-2492 for information and registration for clinics.
SHERPA: Five-week training camp where young adult leaders, ages 18-26, develop skills, knowledge, wisdom and confidence. most classes begin at base camp in Maggie Valley. Camping available for overnight classes. call for list of classes, dates and fees. 926-3253.
PISGAH CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION : Ongoing calendar of classes at the center, adjacent to the fish hatchery in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard. Operated by N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. all programs are free; registration required. The center is open to the public daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. except Sunday. call 877-4423.
PURA VIDA ADVENTURES: Adventure guide service offering guided climbing, mountain biking, hiking, water tours and paddling trips. call 772-579-0005 or visit www.pvadventures.com.
RADICAL REELS FILM TOUR: High-adrenaline outdoor sports films will play at 7 p.m. Sept. 13, at Carolina Cinemas of Asheville, 1640 Hendersonville Road. Doors open at 6. Tickets are $20, $15 for REI members and are available at 687-0918. Proceeds benefit Wild South.
REI ASHEVILLE : Outdoors outfitter in Biltmore Park, 31 Schenck Parkway offers ongoing schedule of classes and special events. call 687-0918 or visit www.rei.com. Registration required for most offerings.
? Core training: Cornerstone Physical Therapy will demonstrate core training exercises and stretches using the physioball to increase your endurance, agility and improve your running and cycling time. 7 p.m. Aug. 26. Registration required.
? Women?s bike maintenance: a women?s only introductory class to the basics. 7 p.m. Sept. 1. Registration required.
? Free chi running class: Danny Dreyer will conduct an introductory class on the basics of chi running, 7 p.m. Sept. 2. Registration is required.
SIERRA CLUB (PISGAH): The Pisgah chapter of the national environmental club. Monthly meetings and discussions. call Robert C. Hynett at 693-1975 or e-mail kodiac@cytechcis.net.
SIERRA CLUB (WENOCA): Western North Carolina chapter of the Sierra Club. Meetings at Unitarian Church, corner of Charlotte Street and Edwin Place, Asheville, and are free and open to public. Visit www.northcarolina.sierraclub.org/wenoca.
SLICKROCK EXPEDITIONS : Cullowhee-based guide service that runs recreational trips of backpacking, canoeing and camping in wilderness areas throughout the Southeast, as well as in the Southwest and Pacific Northwest. call Burt Kornegay at 293-3999 or visit www.slickrockexpeditions.com.
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY : The conservancy works with individuals and local communities to identify, preserve and manage the region’s important lands. Hikes scheduled on Saturdays. call 253-0095 or visit www.appalachian.org.
STUNT KITE-FLYING GROUP looking for people to get together once or twice per month to fly, especially dual line kites. Contact Alan Kaufman at alank1@bellsouth.net or 697-5991.
SWANNANOA VALLEY MUSEUM : Hosts various hikes, camps and community events throughout the year. At 223 W. State St., Black Mountain. call 669-9566 for information and to register for events. Programs and activities are available by appointment year-round.
RV CAMPING CLUB: Local camping club new members. Camping trips are the second weekend of each month, April to October. we share a love of the outdoors, good company, great food & a roaring campfire. call Lillian at 369-6669.
WNC NATURE CENTER: a living museum of plants and animals native to the Appalachian region, 75 Gashes Creek Road in East Asheville. Admission: $8 adults, $5 children, free to members of Friends of the Nature Center. call 298-5600. www.wildwnc.org.
Blackjack » Blog Archive » Black-jack Counting Cards Made Easy
Depending upon what cards are already bet, you are able to figure out what cards are left, and this influences how the player ought to wager on his hand.
For instance, if a lot more cards are left that favour the gambler, the gambler now has an edge and can raise the wager size to capitalize on his advantage.
Card counting in black jack helps the gambler generate choices that give him an advantage.
Card counting really should be studied by anyone wanting to generate long-term profits as it gives the gambler an advantage more than the gambling den.
Two Card Counting Myths
Let’s initial dispel two common myths on card counting.
one. Card counters do not memorize each and every card that they have seen dealt out of the deck or shoe.
two. Card counting also does not permit a gambler to foresee with certainty what card is going to be dealt out the deck next. It’s basically a probability theory that will put the odds in your favour more than the extended term. Short-term results can of course vary.
So how does a blackjack gambler actually card count? many unique strategies happen to be researched and are practiced to keep track of the cards wagered from a deck. Here we are going to use a quite straightforward but powerful one.
Before you start to count, you need to know pontoon basic strategy. ALL card counting models are based on it, and it gives the best method to bet on following on from the hands that have already been dealt. It is easy to study, and is soon committed to memory.
For those who don’t want to rely on memory, pre printed charts are available.
Basic strategy lets you bet on at just under even odds with the casino, but card counting takes the advantage one step further and enables you to have the advantage as part of your favour
The technique below is simple to find out, and with a few practice, you may be ready to play using the odds inside your favour.
You can should you wish then move on to other a lot more complicated systems that may possibly increase your edge further, but that is a best introduction.
The lazy Approach to Count Cards
Lazy card counting is as easy as it sounds. It does not take a lot of concentration or calculations, and makes really handful of demands on your memory.
In blackjack, a deck rich in face cards is an advantages to the player.
All you’ll want to do with this strategy is observe the cards coming out of the deck. for example, if you are betting a multiple deck, and soon after a handful of hands, you observe that incredibly number of encounter cards or aces were bet, then you have a situation where the next hand will possibly be excellent for you the player, and you ought to increase your bet accordingly.
The Crucial: Appear for Extremes
The essential to success with this approach to is to usually look for extremes. The absence or predominance of exposed great cards is simply noticeable by any player.
You might often bet on various hands exactly where the mix of face cards and low value cards are relatively even.
As soon as you see an absence of exposed high value cards, you should increase your bet. This is because the odds of a encounter card being dealt out are now also increased which favours you the gambler, and you need to wager accordingly.
It’s basic except successful in putting the odds within your favour and is perfect introduction to card counting.
Blackjack » Blog Archive » Black-jack Counting Cards Made Easy
Spreading knowledge about world wide web casino gambling websites
Spreading knowledge about world wide web casino gambling websites
Gambling sites have increased at a quickly rate in recent years. On the internet gambling has raised the business enterprise of gambling business incredibly quickly and it’s estimated that by the year 2010 the gambling business enterprise will reach up to forty eight billion dollar. the popularity of gambling internet sites is due to the variety of game titles and the convenience to play the games. the bonus and winning odds on gambling internet websites has also attracted players too much. In comparison to land based casinos gambling internet sites are more entertaining, safe and encrypted.
But besides being so famous you will find several merits and some demerits of gambling websites.
Diverse advantaging factors of gambling internet websites
Convenience is the fundamental advantage that one expertise with online casinos for real money. almost every internet gambling casino site has all the video games and betting options. whether a person is sitting in house or in office, he can play the game titles without going to any casino. This way a person can save that income which is expended when visiting a land based casino. Those who have nature of moving around the entire world and also do gambling can sit at their household and play the game titles offered in distinct parts of world right from their fingertips.
All the gambling web sites are obtainable with a great buyer support team. the buyer care executives are constantly obtainable there and reply usually within twenty four hours via email. You will discover also live chats, helpline numbers to support the clients any time they need to have. some popular questions and answers are also available inside FAQ section with the gambling web sites.
As you’ll find varieties of games at the site so one particular can select the game he wants. the most popular video games are poker, black jack, keno, slots, bingo, craps and roulette.
All gambling internet sites offer bonuses towards the players having the potential to remain from the video games. Bonuses are offered for signing up for the first time for a game, for regular playing or for making deposits to an account.
There’s also practice play and totally free video games for the players new to gambling market. Freshers will not only have fun but will also not have to spend a single coin from their pocket.
Several sites also give tutorials to make customers familiar with each minor and major component from the game.
As gambling sites are accessible from any component with the world so a person can also use their laptops while traveling to play the video games.
Several disadvantages of gambling websites
Depositing money in to account is quick and effortless but acquiring the income back after withdrawal is time consuming. the procedure of withdrawal is also diverse for different web-sites which create inconvenience.
As the customer service section is not in direct contact so several times players knowledge issue in obtaining solutions of their query.
Overall the benefits of gambling internet sites rule their disadvantages. except poker which has critical drawbacks every one of the video games provided are excellent for any player. So visit the numerous gambling sites and enjoy the video games.
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Spreading knowledge about world wide web casino gambling websites
Want to Play Like a Blackjack Professional? Let Us Show You How « Janel Pilling
We would like to enhance your blackjack knowledge in areas of strategies and the famous lucky blackjack edge. the following information can be utilized at home or at the casino live tables. We have outlined pointers which will make you play like a professional black player, amazing your friends and the surrounding audience. please continue to read if you would like to know these tested and proven techniques.
What you need to know
Please be aware that it is hardly unlikely that you will walk into any casino, where there are no security personnel, floor mangers, pit bosses and let’s not forget the great electronic eye in the sky watching your every move. if you go into these places with the intention to cheating please do not.
First pointer is not to make any drastic gestures with your hand or hands to give the dealer any inclination that you are going to touch your initial chip bet on the table. you do not want the dealer to reprimand you at the table. the dealer maybe under the impression that you are trying to cheat the casino, by trying to increase your chip count due to the assumption that you have a strong hand and want to adjust the payout odds in your favor.
When increasing your bet due to whatever blackjack strategy you deem necessary, please follow this core rule and place the additional chips next to the initial chip stack, placing them on top is frowned upon by most professional card dealers. So please follow rule one and leave the initial chip bet alone. this will avoid an embarrassing situation whether in a casino or at home playing with your selected game players.
When handling your cards please ensure that you handle you cards as little as possible and in full view of the house dealer, the dealer will be extremely vigilant watching all the cards on the blackjack table. We will avoid being accused of cheating when applying this technique.
It is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the various blackjack hand signals, you may ask yourself why? Why cannot one just verbally indicate the card options for that particular card play? Well just think about if you are in a live Casino that is really busy, and buzzing with people, slot machine spewing out metallic coins in the cash tray and other background noises, the dealer may not be able to accurately hear your instruction or request for that particular card play, hence in come the needs for blackjack hand signals.
How to signal the “Hit me” command this hand motion is executed by making a gentle “come hither” motion with two fingers or more in an inverted manner (upside down). So in fact it looks like you are scratching the felt on the table behind your cards in play.
How to indicate the “stand” or “stay” signal imagine that you are waving to someone goodbye, using this same motion in a gentle manner, apply this motion just above your cards in play and with your palm pointing down on the table. and you will be playing your game with maximum enjoyment whatever the volume level of the audience you are in.
Blackjack strategyCertain situations may occur when playing and if they arise you need to know the technique to apply at the right time, this will not only enhance your probability of winning but will increase the enjoyment factor also.
1: InsuranceWell this is when the game becomes intriguing; executing this option we see that the dealer has an ace card facing up as his show card, we have the opportunity to make a side wager that his down card has a value of ten giving him blackjack. if you guess right and his down card does have a value of ten then you win that wager at a pay rate of 2 to 1 on the insurance wager you placed. if you guess wrong well you lose your insurance wager. this is one choice you have to think about carefully before deploying.
2: Doubling down:this is a well known concept to use when, you are dealt a card having a value of ten or eleven, and the dealer has a bad value up card, when you receive your initial hand, you can increase your wager amount up to the amount of you initial bet this is termed “doubling down” the dealer will deal you only one additional card. this doubling down may be done on any two cards, and also after splitting a pair.
3: Splitting:Let us visualize that you are initially dealt two cards which have the exact identical card value; you have the option of splitting them into two separate hands, so each hand is now played separately. please note that rules dictate you must match your original bet if you take this option. I hear some of you saying how many times am I allowed to split my hand? the rule states that you can split up to three more times, thus presenting you with four separate hands. please check the rulings they may change depending on location.
After you split you can take any number of hits on each playable hand, please try not to get yourself busted. please note that if you happen to be dealt a split which contains two Ace cards, you will only be dealt one additional card on each hand. but if by chance you are the dealer deals you another Ace that pair may be re-split. In terms of payout a twenty-one obtained on an Ace split pays only even money since in the card world it is not considered as a true blackjack.
Follow these guidelines and you will be playing like a professional.
Billy Caesar A game enthusiast to make your game playing experience more enjoyable.
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How I spent my summer vacation… in Quinault
by Tim St. Thomas: Pacifc Crest Trail Team Member
When fellow team member, Chris Ash, and I decided to take our much deserved vacation days, we were completely unsure as to our plans. being in Washington at the time, we were inundated with various recommendations by co-workers and the MAC Staff. After some extremely compelling arguments and majestic descriptions, we decided upon visiting a section of the Olympic National Forest in the town of Quinault. With our destination set and atlas in hand, we packed the car with essential clothing and gear, as well as several handfuls of fresh fruits and vegetables, canned tuna, and cheese. What followed was an adventure that, despite some unexpected hurdles, was full of fun, relaxation, and beauty.
With our daypacks secure, Chris and I began the hike to Enchanted Valley, a favorite spot for backpackers to spend 2-3 days hiking in and out. however, as we dutifully repeated to many inquisitive hikers that day, we in fact planned it as a day trip. Needless to say we made many 30 second acquaintances with folks that acknowledged our efforts as either admirable or silly. Although, looking back now, I think that most of the scoffing and head shaking was directed towards Chris’ vacation Fu Manchu. We
East Fork Quinault River
eventually arrived at Enchanted Valley and enjoyed a breathtaking lunchbreak amongst glacial falls and serine mountains; which of course was followed by an after meal foot soak in the freezing cold river.
Perhaps it was our sore feet that led us to stay back the following day, although, I like to think it was fate that brought us to Quinault Lodge – it needed us as much as we needed it. Ah, Quinault Lodge, just typing it brings a soothing sense of friendliness and tranquility to my soul. In reality it is a charming historic vacation chalet situated on Quinault Lake whose clientele consists of middle-aged couples. Not a place, or so we initially thought, that would allow two transient, questionably looking trail workers to roam their property. Fortunately, Chris and I proceeded to spend a perfect day at the lodge: we swam to the dock, tanned and ate chips on the lawn, cooked sausage on the outdoor grill, borrowed ketchup from the restaurant, and made frequent use of the bathrooms. Additionally, we met several nice lodge guests, with whom we described AmeriCorps and our roles with the MAC, and even posed for a photo!
After we finished indulging in Oreos in the lodge lobby, we walked back to the camp site to find our tag removed and campers in our spot. Lesson learned is that you always set your tent up first when you pay for a spot, and not to rely upon the honor system clip board. Luckily the camp manager let us sleep in the picnic/boat launch area, which meant only one thing – waterfront property!
Olympic National Forest
As we drove back to the MAC and our vacation came to a close, Chris and I reminisced about our mini-vacation in Quinault. While our Oreos, chips, and crackers dwindled to crumbs as we drove through the Pacific Northwest fog, we laughed about the unhealthy snacks we happily devoured, and the people and places we experienced. In the end, the little town of Quinault gave us exactly what we needed: hiking trails that were not ours to work, and the simple comforts of junk food.
this entry was posted on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 9:39 am and is filed under Field Team. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
