I actually just re-read jason's reply again..... he nailed it exactly, and described the thought process perfectly. I don't believe that I could describe the pre-flop better than he did other than to put it simply "no one has a friggin thing and I'm taking the dead money right now. If someone calls I should have position and we'll see what happens, they are going to be weak as well. If someone re-raises me then I just pissed away $80 but it should increase everyone's curiosity when I raise later."

Villain had 99, and I doubled up. It turned out nicely, but was gut wrenching at the time. My only remaining question is could anyone have re-raised, over my limp re-raise, with those pocket nines? Especially after you have already limped TWICE??? He should have just let it go IMHO.

POSITION. NUFF SAID