Need I be worried?

I was playing BJ, and I think I made a number of mistakes that may make it more likely that I'll be watched in the future there. I'd like input on whether I'm being overly paranoid ...

The scenario (changed a bit to protect the G^Hu^Hi^Hl^Hinncoent)

Played a long time (4 hours)at a usual haunt.
The whole time its crappy shoe after crappy shoe (Counts ranging from -1 to 1 the whole time but no other $5 tables are open. Lines of ploppies wanting to play $5 BJ.).

I bought in for $100, then after losing most of that another $100. making mostly $5 bets with the occasional $10 or $15 bet. Pit boss knows me, stops over from time to time, asks hows its going, my stack running from $50 to $225 most of the night. Its clear he has a good idea how I'm doing at any time. In my favor: I look like a schmuck loser, and they're always buying me dinner or cigerattes or drinks. They're happy to do it cause I lose so much most of the time (think 'rathole'). Anyway, last shoe (its 11pm and I want to go home), and the TC goes +3, +4, +5, +6, +7, and the whole table just leaves when the count goes +3 (YES!). I'm putting out $50 - $75 and making every hand (3 blackjacks, a handful of double downs, and when I get 16 vs dealer 10 he busts twice. I can't loose this shoe and in 15 minutes I pull in $725. I start to leave and PB walks over and sees my stack. Its obvious he's floored w/ my ~ $850 in chips (725 + what I previously had) because 10 minutes ago when he walked over he saw my punny stack. He shakes my hand and I say something like how this win almost makes me even from last month's beating. Luckly the dealer mistakes me for some one else and says to the PB, 'Yeah, I killed him last time' ... but I'm still nervous about any undue attention. This has to look like a win on my chart, and up until now everyone thinks I either lose big or barely break even. Should I be worried? Normally I'm a red chipper who flys way under the radar. I'm usually the guy betting the smallest anyway. I do mix it up occasionaly (Start shoe with bigger bet, and I tip a little more than most folks think a red chipper should. I've only logged 120 hours counting, and my win % is a bit less than 1% at this point (I keep a nice little spreadsheet at home). I've seen strange things before (guy buys in for $20 and parleys most of his wins to a $500 profit in a shoe and then leaves), but this was no accident, I was counting and luck and statistics favored me. I could have lost, but I won this time.

Should I be worried is my question

Sounds like they think you're a ploppy who got lucky for once. But if you're not sure, go back again, play for awhile, and ask for a dinner comp. Their response will give you your answer.

Even Ploppies occasionally pull off that big win.

and they know it, you need to act pleased and tell them how nice it is to win for a change. Be "glad" they noticed. Any hint that you are uncomfortable with the win is bad. Compare the winning to all your previous losses and now nice it is to win for once. Give them them the credit!

The best part was the dealer backed any inclination the boss had that you were simply a total loser. Anybody that can lose or make money fast is simply playing ridiculous hunches. The best thing was for hours nothing happened. You are in like Flynn. Nothing happened for a long time simply puts the pit at ease with your play.

NO worries at all, some places fit you better than others, this is YOUR place to play. Get as friendly as possible and lose early (which you have already done) and rathole very small amounts per sitting. Act like a shmuck in every possible way, you smoke that is great, counters rarely smoke or drink.

Cutter

You're playing some good blackjack and not scared of putting money on the table when called for. When I'm winning I try to appear to be a ploppy who bets everything I win. Casinos love this for they know the ploppies are only giving it all back in a hurry. Sure, at times they'll win a big chunk, but most of the time they lose everything back and then some. Everybody tends to parlay bets when they are winning ,you're just trying to mix in with the crowd. If you feel the pit is trying to figure you out, act like you're not paying any attention to the cards. If you lose a hand and the count raises just bet the same amount,if you win that hand and the count raises, stack up the bets using the same chips you were paid with. This will make you appear to be a ploppy progressionist. Everytime you go to the restroom or get a drink,pocket a few chips. Next time you visit the casino they'll probably treat you to a steak.

Welcome to the wonderful world of blackjack.
Good luck, keep them guessing.

TG

I'm not sure how comps work. I assume that the PCs keep track of one's $$, if a player is ahead of the game will they get comped?

Most places will comp you based on a percentage of your average bet and length of play. This is translated into a "theoretical win" for the House, which is the basis of your comp formula.

If you have a blowout loss, you may be able to get a higher comp based upon a percentage of your loss.

Some casinos will start cutting back on comps for less desirable players, as a subtle hint to "get lost". I think you are more likely to see this at lower betting levels. However, the bigger and more intelligent places will comp the big action right up until the moment that the security guards walk you off the property.