Like I said, it was designed to give me a base and keep me out of trouble whilst I was learning. We had a lot or arguments about where things should go (I originally wanted only about four/five groups of hands, he wanted a lot more) and this was a major compromise, although I'm getting a nagging feeling that he never really agreed with it!

Now I still refer to it if I feel a bit hesitant, but my play is now getting more instinctive. I'm playing more hands if I fell I can, and fewer if the table doesn't allow it. Hell, Ax can be played from anywhere if you know you can a) get away with it or b) limp in because the table is very passive. Of course sooted makes a difference when you hit, but given "the curse" that I have with suited cards...

99 and 22 different? In many ways yes, but in many ways no. They're rated as limpers in the hope I catch a set or better. 99 and 88 may be worth a raise if in LP if there are only a couple of limpers, but not much else.

J