budonahog said:

He is absolutely a great guy. I have taken two lessons from Tony and both times he went well over the scheduled times and it was money well spent. Like someone up above mentioned, his wife Gail is a great lady as well. Super nice peeps.

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I know this is an old thread, but this is an update on Tony. He walked in our Poolroom last night (6/16/26) at Family Billiards in Boone, NC just by chance, as he’s been spending some time up here on his vacation. I recognized him immediately and introduced myself to him and told I’d seen him play many times at the U.S. Open when it was in Chesapeake, VA.

What a great guy and everything I’ve ever heard about Tony I can confirm. I knew he has a reputation as a great instructor, so I asked him if he could spend a little time working with one of our talented female tournament regulars who could use a little advice from an instructor like Tony. He said of course,

I called her and 20 minutes later he was working with her for over an hour. What an incredible teacher and motivator and he gave her a number of things to work on which should potentially help get her game to the next level. I tried to pay him but he would not accept anything.

All I can say is what a great guy, and as Stu stated in a previous post on this thread, I think he would make an awesome Mosconi Cup team coach! If anyone here ever has an opportunity to get instruction from Tony, you won’t regret it. He now resides in the Miami, FL area.

Sold....
Thank you.

gregcantrall said:

Required knowledge for a USAFA Cadet was aircraft identification. The SR-71 was a favorite.
The pee ar one sea Kay was identified as a heat seeking guided muscle. It's primary target is the Pea you 55y.
PR1CK, duh.

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Doing penance?

OK...... LYAO....
I've always believed we were borne good and learned from there.
You believe the opposite, that's fine it's what makes life go round/round.
I'm sure in life both sides are right/left.

Island Drive said:

Borne with one for sure.....

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LMAO, can't handle the truth and a different opinion to your absurd cliche statement and this is what you come back with. Oh well. Next.

Rusty in Montana said:

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I travelled to the opposite side of the globe from Sydney for a break. Then trekked to a contemporary art gallery at the end of land, only to find her art exhibit - John would have been the bread winner for sure.

Required knowledge for a USAFA Cadet was aircraft identification. The SR-71 was a favorite.
The pee ar one sea Kay was identified as a heat seeking guided muscle. It's primary target is the Pea you 55y.
PR1CK, duh.

It requires a thorough examination. Groucho Marx wink.
The intimate contact can be oh so subtle.
That's the delicate touch of the tip to target. The primary target is the cueball.
The phenolic tip practice could compare to the track athlete practicing in boots then wearing the go fast cleets in competition.
It will definitely hone the scalpel. The use of the scalpel needs to be precise and confident.
I flashback to Dr Polka the Old Army Dr from. Ww2.
In high-school football I at one time needed support from tape on my left knee. However high I shaved the tape application usually exceeded. just.....oh yeah so post game in the locker room the Dr noticed me waiting for the tape cutting tool. He motioned me to him as he picked up the single edge razor blade. The tape ran mid thigh to mid calf. With one hand he pinched the top edge of the tape and pulled to get a quarter inch. The razor started the stroke as I watched in amaze..... as the blade was pointed right at my flesh. I thoroughly expected to see a trail of red. Asi it was a quick clean surgical action. Oh Hell NO! The good doctor brought me into this world. Small town.
Which Old Time pool player was known as The Surgeon.