tta, relax. he entire point WAS that I played like a donk. Yes Mr Obvious, I should have gone all-in pre and he might have folded right there.

I think you want a gold star? you got it. BTW, any pointers u have are welcome, I'm a chess player new to hold-em - just learned it a few months back. I didnt know one hand could expose many leaks - see, i already learned something new!