Hi everybody,
the Black Member Event X in Cologne just started, our Black Members checked in into the hotel and are listening to the Welcoming speech right now.
In a few minutes we're gonna get the next pictures to show you what's going here.
Fist pictures on Facebook:
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The weather in Cologne roxx! Surprisingly we were able to held the champagne welcoming outside.
tmy - he brought his best glasses, just for us.
Korn is finally there... now that there is champagne 
Head of Education OnkelHotte doesn't believe the Black Members.
Marina and Katja, the PokerStrategy.com Ladies who look after the Black Ladies.
Next to come: The welcoming speech!
Well, around 80 of the 129 Black Members brought there girlfriends - and at the real party tomorrow there will be quite some non-poker girls as well.
Now in Cologne:
The Black Members are on their way to the restaurants. They were able to chose one of 3 menus in different restaurants.
And some more pics:
Some of the world's best fixed limit players: Schnibl0r, kobeyard and schiep.
All Black Members listen to the bosses of the event: Pius...
and Korn.
This is one of the 3 restaurants: the Vendôme - 3 Michelin stars, elected as Germany's best restaurant!
So, these are the menus the Black Members were able to chose from:
Vendôme:
- Cracker
- Langoustine Carpaccio
- Ravioli with Truffle
- Red Mullet and Oysters
- Sirloin with Artichokes and Mashed Potatoes
- Whiskey Ice Cream
- Dessert Variation
La Vision:
- Amuse-bouche
- Calf Carpaccio
- Red Mullet
- Porc Negre
- Bison Filet
- Strawberry Ice Cream with Rhubarb
- Kacinkoa chocolate
Lerbach:
- Amuse-bouche
- Scallop and Arctic shrimp
- Sea Bass
- Quail Breast
- Organic Veal Tenderloin
- Champagne Sorbet
- Macae chocolate
Vendôme - Vegetarian:
- Amuse-bouche
- Root Vegetables
- Borretane Onions
- Ramsons Risotto
- Carrots and Morels
- Goat Cheese
- Rhubarb Tart
Lerbach - Vegetarian:
- Amuse-bouche
- Artichoke Salad
- Beetroot
- Kefir
- White Asparagus and Morels
- Whiskey Ice Cream
- Dessert Variation
Somebody else is hungry now?
Some numbers for you guys:
Attending BMs: 129
+ around 80 girlfriends
Non German speaking:
Russians: 9
French: 1
Hungarian: 1
Dutch: 1
And pics of these guys + their Community Managers:
sgosgo and the French CM Mike
kirillkk and the Dutch CM Melvin
Hungarian CM Ernö and vvdd
Russian CM Rustem and eleph, BigGOGI, UrfinJuice, innerpsycho, Abdulakirrr, PycV, AironVega, vedevas, Charlemagne (probably wrong order)
Originally posted by Hahaownedlolz
So there are like a 100 german black members?
:f_frown:
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The Gand Dinner, part 1:
The menu in the "Gourmetrestaurant Lerbach"
Nice BBQ for the Ladies in the park of Schloss Lerbach
The water tower in Cologne - high up there some of our Blackies are gonna enjoy the food in the "La Vision"...
... and enjoy the view - like Martin (PokerStrategy.com B2B department)
The team work works...
... at least the chef looks happy 
Originally posted by Hahaownedlolz
So there are like a 100 german black members?Yep!
But this just shows that becoming a Black Member is no miracle. The German community just had a head start of 1-2 years. In 12 months, we will have dozens Russian Black Members.
Best,
LutzPS: All you guys in Bensberg: enjoy the weekend!
The Black Members and their Ladies are finally reunited and sitting in the park of the Schloss Lerbach right now. Some Blackies still seem to be hungry and are grabbing food from the Ladies BBQ...
Und some more pics from the star restaurants/kitchens:
ndkmg78, firsttsunami and Bakano enjoy Sharon's (William Hill VIP Manager) stories...
... while the cooks are kind of busy.
Happy Black Members, guess the food is ok?
To all the foreigners: The Kölner Dom
Nani and friends enjoy the Vendôme
Nice work, sirs
Makes the waiters, players and sponsors happy
Yummmmmyyy!
Most of the BMs are now on their way to get some sleep - except for some crazy young guys who wanna check out the clubs in Cologne. What's your guess, how many of them will take part at the sports event at 9am?!?
And... the last pics of the night:
Yep, impressive place
And where do these nice ladies come from?
And even more important: Are these oninos? And... for which drink do you need them?
Russian BMs...
... and our friends from William Hill.
Happy tmy #1 (trader doesnt care too much^^)
Yes, Schnibl0r, time to get home - and happy tmy #2
Cheers
And finally: Happy tmy #3 with OnkelHotte
That's it for tonight, see you in the morning
Originally posted by opal99
how it's possible there isnt TwiceT on every photo??? who cares about the rest?
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Good Morning, PokerStrategists
The weather in Bensberg is still perfect and we're gonna start with the sports event soon - almost in time!
Some first impressions from the pitch:
The Driving Range - HoRRoR said that he expects to have quite a big edge
Marina kicks my ass in our test of the Joust game (known from the American Gladiators)
Helmets and tennis balls, what will this little fun game be about?
