Heh, thanks for the words of encouragement. I wish I could share your optimism, but it's been since 20bb to 100bb tables that I was profitable on Stars and it's been August or so since I've played poker regularly. I feel like I need to first, remember how to play poker again ... and next, learn how to win on Stars without the fresh supply of fish who have all migrated to 50bb max tables.

If Stars got rid of 50bb max tables and the fish were back in 100bb stacked NLHE games OR if I was playing on Full Tilt, I'd have no problem playing 50NL ... but as it stands, 25NL makes the most sense right now.

I'm also retooling my style a bit to be able to multi-table more and tighten my play, which is going to take some adjusting. I used to table select like a mother and intentionally play laggy for image purposes and get the fish to open up quicker and to just get paid off better in general. With less fish and more regs, I don't think that approach is as profitable, so I need some time to try to grow into this new style.

But, the good news is I've played every day except one in 2011 and I'm having a blast again and looking forward to playing