Soft 17's

Brief clarification for those of you who just drop in and/or don't have long-term memories...

Hitting on a soft 17. What it doesn't mean: that I'm a cradle robber. Of course, it doesn't mean that I'm not, either. For the moment, I'll spare you the thesis on why it's advantageous to date younger girls that may or may not be legal, depending on the state that you reside in.

What hitting on a soft 17 does mean: not settling for mediocrity. In blackjack, 17 is a mediocre hand. Basically, you're betting that the dealer will go bust. Sometimes, you're stuck there. A ten and a seven doesn't leave you with a lot of options. But, if you have an ace (which can be played as a 1 or 11), and a six, then all of a sudden, you can take another shot at getting a good hand. So the rule of always hitting on a soft 17 means that you go for it, you don't settle for mediocrity, and you take advantage of the opportunities that come up.

That and you hang out at high school sporting events to find dates.

Not that I would ever do anything like that. Especially when it's summer and school is out. And the IMPE pool is open.

Hopefully the next posting that I make won't require a phone call from the authorities...

-Chairman