Crap, I just sent you a Bricklin to make up for it (not running, lot's of rust, no doors, but if you squint and look from certain angles, it looks kind of like a Lotus) .
****stolen 1953 balabuska**** dallas, tx.
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Crap, I just sent you a Bricklin to make up for it (not running, lot's of rust, no doors, but if you squint and look from certain angles, it looks kind of like a Lotus) .
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Kickin' Chicken, it was really nice what you and the other people here on AZ did for Gene.
I am looking forward to seeing Txstang1 present the gift tonight at the Billiard Den.
I am glad that Txstang1 mentioned this problem on the Forum, he is a good guy and a heck of a good player.
Kickin' Chicken, it was really nice what you and the other people here on AZ did for Gene.
I am looking forward to seeing Txstang1 present the gift tonight at the Billiard Den.
I am glad that Txstang1 mentioned this problem on the Forum, he is a good guy and a heck of a good player.
I started to read this thread when it was first posted. I got turned off by it when the original cues authenticity was questioned. I just re-read the entire thread and was very surprised. Good job guys. I wish I could have contributed.
Ben
Ben
Txstang and the AZB community, thanks again for doing this for Gene. I was there last night as well as several members of AZB. Gene got there about 7:20 and there was a crowd of about 25 people that were waiting for the presentation. Txstang got everyone's attention and gave a nice story about the cue before presenting it to Gene.
You could tell Gene was very very appreciative of everything with a smile from ear to ear, and everyone was admiring the cue non-stop. Needless to say, it didn't take very long before Gene was hitting a few balls with his new cue.
I'm sure Steve will post a more detailed recap, but thought I'd share.
You could tell Gene was very very appreciative of everything with a smile from ear to ear, and everyone was admiring the cue non-stop. Needless to say, it didn't take very long before Gene was hitting a few balls with his new cue.
I'm sure Steve will post a more detailed recap, but thought I'd share.
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That photo is worth a thousand words. that's what is beautiful about the sport right there. Amazing.
Well, I had the honor of being there last night (me, on the left of the photo) when Txstang1 presented Gene with the beautiful cue & case. Gene was very happy and received handshakes from many, many people there. While I was playing my league matches I would glance over at Gene and he was hitting balls with the cue and seemed to be very happy, Thanks to the kindness of the people here on AZ.
KC will give you the Bricklin back......
I actually painted one of those once. In some areas, the paint literally bubbled up everywhere because the fiberglass was porous and allowed air to seep though it. It was like trying to paint a sponge! No way to seal it either - needed all new glass.
The best part about the Brickin was the air doors. I would pull up alongside some cute girl and smile at her, then pop the air door straight up. I never failed to get a raucious laugh out of a lot of good looking women - they loved it!
without tracking info, the Bricklin never shipped.
I do remember them, def not many around my neck of the woods.
best,
brian <---- wondering why txstang still has us on ice...
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Ok guys , sorry for the delay.
It went great ! There were a lot of people that were able to make by before they had league at other locations, a specials thanks to those guys. Chance Curry, OB cues, RBC, DOC, etc
We were expecting Gene at 7, but atlas when you live an hour away and have to deal with dfw traffic, delays can happen. A few people that made a special trip had to leave before the presentation because their leagues started at 730, but I really appreciate you guys making the effort for Gene. I made sure who knew who was there though, so thanks again.
It went great ! We gathered everyone around when Gene got there. I gave Gene and the crowd details of how all this came about, that the people of AZ billiards and locals wanted to do this for him after learning about him and the situation with his balabushka. I was starting to get emotional and i could see Gene's eyes welling up as i shook his hand. So in true "guy fashion", I move on quickly to details about the Adam cue you guys purchased for him , lol.
I dont really remember what i said next, I was kinda nervous since speaking to a crowd is a big phobia for me. But it was short and sweet and ended with a nice applause and lots of visiting with Gene.
I think it was very special and i was very proud to be a part of it ! So thank you for that !
Gene stayed and sweated some action and hit balls for a couple hours with it. He likes a lot. He is going to get it to John Nemec (everglade on AZ) to get that fat shaft tapered down. I finally had a chance to hit some balls with it last night too, and man it really hits good, no BS ! Awesome and beautiful cue !
Mike (14.1straightman) and Juan (9bal jj) thanks for getting there early last night to be a part of this ! and great shooting last night ! but we're coming for ya !!!!
Thanks you to everyone who participated in this, I only wish y'all could have been there ! !
I'm posting some pics in just a minute
It went great ! There were a lot of people that were able to make by before they had league at other locations, a specials thanks to those guys. Chance Curry, OB cues, RBC, DOC, etc
We were expecting Gene at 7, but atlas when you live an hour away and have to deal with dfw traffic, delays can happen. A few people that made a special trip had to leave before the presentation because their leagues started at 730, but I really appreciate you guys making the effort for Gene. I made sure who knew who was there though, so thanks again.
It went great ! We gathered everyone around when Gene got there. I gave Gene and the crowd details of how all this came about, that the people of AZ billiards and locals wanted to do this for him after learning about him and the situation with his balabushka. I was starting to get emotional and i could see Gene's eyes welling up as i shook his hand. So in true "guy fashion", I move on quickly to details about the Adam cue you guys purchased for him , lol.
I dont really remember what i said next, I was kinda nervous since speaking to a crowd is a big phobia for me. But it was short and sweet and ended with a nice applause and lots of visiting with Gene.
I think it was very special and i was very proud to be a part of it ! So thank you for that !
Gene stayed and sweated some action and hit balls for a couple hours with it. He likes a lot. He is going to get it to John Nemec (everglade on AZ) to get that fat shaft tapered down. I finally had a chance to hit some balls with it last night too, and man it really hits good, no BS ! Awesome and beautiful cue !
Mike (14.1straightman) and Juan (9bal jj) thanks for getting there early last night to be a part of this ! and great shooting last night ! but we're coming for ya !!!!
Thanks you to everyone who participated in this, I only wish y'all could have been there ! !
I'm posting some pics in just a minute
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