So I was emailing another regular about the games, and I think some of the causes for my lackluster results are:

* The games a little tougher - this will always be true as time goes on.

* I had to transition from FR to 6max, and there are a TON of differences (at least compared to how I used to play). This has led me to spew more than usual and play suboptimally.

* The 6max regs have adjusted since I started playing.  Also, I do think there are groups of people who share reads (and maybe databases), so if you have any weaknesses, it gets exposed quickly.  I suppose this is also true in full ring, but I think the more short-handed you play, the more your weaknesses become apparent.

* I've been running bad, especially against fish.  When you start losing money to the weakest players, it's going to be pretty hard to have a good month.

But I have no doubt I can be a good player, so I'm going to start with a positive mental attitude, a few fewer tables so I can focus more, and see where that goes.  Yesterday, I "only" played 5.6K hands on fewer tables and made 3K (even tho I was 3buy-ins under ev), so hopefully that's a good sign.

I was going to enter the FTOPS #9, but late registration closed, just as I was about to hit the "Register" button.  Pretty much sums up how my month is going.  This is going to sound familiar, but I need to make 12K to avoid having my worst month in over a year.  Not looking good, but you never know.

WHAT WAS FOR DINNER?

We and two dozen couples we know have an informal dinner club where we get together at someone's house (almost) every month and have a pot-luck dinner.  Saturday, the hosts decided to just have the meal catered so it was nice treat. To be honest tho, we must know some good cooks, because I think the quality of the pot luck is at least as good.  I thought I would have a longer trip report, but that is all.  Lame - just like my poker game.