havn't read the thread...

first hand: including stack sizes, reads, stats, etc. would really help. I think as a standard play, this is pretty bad. If you are playing against a real nit and you are playing tight, solid poker, good check/fold.

second hand: preflop call is hopeless.. what exactly are you looking to hit here? (fold preflop)

fold flop.. not worth it here chasing your 3 outer...
why we are chasing the flop here and folding the turn is beyond me, easy call. And the check/min raise just looks goofy, I thought I'd point that out .