Dating in Memphis is done on Thursdays. For some reason people celebrate Thursday nights like it’s 1999, for whatever reason. At any rate I join in on the festivities and advise you to do the same.

Better known as Zotts, although I’m not really sure why, this little hideout in Portola Valley just off Interstate 280 in the South Bay is one of a kind. Between the rectangular burgers, giant sausage sandwiches, and 40 ounce beers – that’s right, big, old school 40s – it’s impossible not to enjoy yourself at Zotts. Oh, and while the beer garden is absolutely huge, it will fill up on nice weekend days, so get their before noon.

Just as the game is ending Gold invites us to join him at the Doyle Brunson Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament. His driver drops us off in front as we check our coats and become immediately pampered by the maids, chefs and bar tenders.

Do not let the “hotel bar” image seep into your mind just yet, Catacombs bar is one of the best places to hang out and have a few drinks. Catacombs has tried in recent years to shed its ‘dive bar’ look with brighter lighting and a few updates but still has a ping-pong table, a few arcade machines, pool tables, and $1 well drinks.

One of Frye’s best selling boots is the rugged and simple, yet durable “Engineer” boot, which comes in several editions. This model is tough and exudes a cross between a construction worker and someone who is on her way to a whole in the wall t-shirt country or a back alley club. It can be used for work and for play. The “Engineer” is the quintessence of a hard-wearing, long-lasting lifestyle with an incognito tip of the hat to fashion.

Of course the chances of that happening are slim to none, and even if it did happen it would most likely be just an embarrassing situation that you would want to forget. So this is where you have to take control of your own destiny. Put down the cell phone, look around the place, and make eye contact. One of the most important things to remember is to look approachable, don’t forget how easy it is to put a smile on your face, no one is going to approach a sour puss.

Online dating is common practice in our society today as many different people all over the world use this type of service. In the next few minutes I am going to reveal to you some common mistakes I see people making over and over again that are hurting their chances greatly in meeting quality people with online dating services.

I had made it to the final table in the Doyle Brunson Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament and was sitting at a table that included celebrity poker regular Danny Masterson, World Series of Poker Champion, Jamie Gold, President of the Screen Actors Guild, Alan Rosenberg and a few other industry heads who knew the game well. What the hell was I doing here?