2 cents for a Thursday
How about everyone just shows up with their id's then we won't have that problem??? That means you too, Farley!!
For regulars that are there 4-5 days a week that they know are of age they are just using it as a power trip to lay the law down. As if the bouncers/door people don't recognize Mike or even Jeff as a regular...other bars notice me and don't ID me that I go to regularly, but rather say hello and are friendly. No need to hold hands, but seriously...
The most action Mike Frost has put into play in around $2000. Is that enough to buy a house in Malibu? He does stir up a small amount of action, but not like Jason C. or some guys who were in here this weekend. He is rather small time!
What does this comment mean to accomplish? Do you like to stir the pot online repeatedly? So far we have had multiple ring games, and multiple $500-1000 matches that have brought other local players including myself to "your" pool hall to watch creating more business for you. Smart dude....piss off the guys (Mike and Jason R and Jason C) that get these matches and people to watch. Regardless if it doesn't buy a house in Malibu, more action and more people at the pool hall is better then less people and less action. Yes I have a business management degree and learned that on day 1 when I read the description under the title of the course.
Go play Kirk some more while he's drunk off his ass.
Love it :thumbup:. I would like to see Kirk gamble more with the appropriate spot when he is sober, not trashed.
I'll tell you what though...if you wanna play Jaime some and get the bet up there I'm sure some money might fall out of the sky.
I don't see this happening but would come to watch. Jon, what do you want for a spot from him and maybe we can get this set up?
Hey Jon, how about you don't air your dirty laundry on a thread everyone from coast to coast is reading....? It's bad for business if you know what I mean. Plus, I'm honestly just tired of hearing it. If you don't like Mikey take it up with him in person, or on the pool table. I think Mikey is a great guy, even though we've had our moments. As far as that goes, you and I get along fine also. But, honestly Jon, having Mikey around is making a lot of people want to be in "your" pool hall. Since you say no one will play you bar table 8 ball, how about you have Mikey get you a real game. Don't even look in my direction, because I will never be your easy money again.:thud:
Can't we all just get along.....
Bruce, I couldn't agree more, it is getting repetitious and old. Keep it off the internet. I can see a little trash talking and lets get a game, but some of these comments are getting ridiculous. We all don't have to be buddy buddy, but lets try to at least tolerate each other.
Small time is treating your good customers like crap,after what I saw this weekend management needs to put there cues down for a while and work on there people skills before the all go somewhere else. Just my opinion!!!
Ron O'Meara
I agree...not sure it will happen, but definitely agree. Broken record here right Ron?!
I could talk alot about things that went on this weekend that were unpleasent to me and other customers. However i didnt want to overshadow the awesome weekend had by most who came to watch two great players match up. Most people dont get a chance like that very often, and certainly not in DSM.
I was there for some of it and for some of the comments that were made to you and they were oh...slightly out of line to say the least. I love it when someone says something like that and then tries to play buddy buddy 30 minutes later like they don't realize what puke came out of their mouth just a bit ago.
I do want to say something though...this is from the heart and super true. The guys in town definitely carry their weight and bet very high especially in this economy. What if me and Jason R. bet once a year what would we bet...maybe $15k or so probably. Point is we mix it up and get a lot of bets in. Hell we bet together too out of respect and liking the same side. Moral of the story though is this..this is a fact Jack...if the Richardsons and myself bow out of betting, Big Dogs will not have anything major going on. One big set between pros and all the sudden everyone is small time...yes I say everyone even though I was singled out.
Once again, more betting even $100 to $500 to $1000 = more people = more profit for big dogs.
When I saw guys start paying $55 just to help me get stuff off the ground I was moved. I genuinely was touched...there is a super group of people that come to Big Dogs. The class is in the customers. The integrity goes hand in hand with the respect we show each other before and after each proposition. The gamble is what keeps our noses open. The love is why we all play.
Well said. I was one of the people who played in the first ring game and even though I got smoked and only won a few racks, I was glad to be a part of it, and glad we had a good showing. I am looking to get back into pool hopefully here soon and the more I see games like this, or even the action whether it is big or small...its gets my blood going and my competitive spirit going therefore making me want to play more and more. The ring game for example gave me a goal of wanting to cash in one, then maybe cashing fairly high in the next one. The point is unless the players like Mike, Jason, myself, or others are doing something that deserves to get kicked out like breaking shit in the pool room, starting fist fights etc...then let them do their thing and the customers will come.
Signed,
Matt Spina
i.e. Bachelors Degree in Business Management Spimp in the house
