While wearing an ipod can help, it doesn't always deter. Check out one of my practice sessions for grins:
http://pooljourney.blogspot.com/2009/11/earbuds-are-broken.html
Driving Me Bonkers
- Thread starter Debbie R
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While wearing an ipod can help, it doesn't always deter. Check out one of my practice sessions for grins:
http://pooljourney.blogspot.com/2009/11/earbuds-are-broken.html
headphones
Maybe those of you trying to avoid interruptions need to get a set of full sized headphones. When strangers try to talk to you just point to the headphones and turn away. A drunk parked at the table staring, I think I would shoot shape to put him in the line of fire. A few whacks with a cue stick, a few flying cue balls his way, only the drunkest would hang around long.
Of course I think anyone that interrupts somebody listening to hip-hop is doing them a service anyway and should be thanked profusely!! :grin: :grin: :grin:
Hu
While wearing an ipod can help, it doesn't always deter. Check out one of my practice sessions for grins:
http://pooljourney.blogspot.com/2009/11/earbuds-are-broken.html
Maybe those of you trying to avoid interruptions need to get a set of full sized headphones. When strangers try to talk to you just point to the headphones and turn away. A drunk parked at the table staring, I think I would shoot shape to put him in the line of fire. A few whacks with a cue stick, a few flying cue balls his way, only the drunkest would hang around long.
Of course I think anyone that interrupts somebody listening to hip-hop is doing them a service anyway and should be thanked profusely!! :grin: :grin: :grin:
Hu
Hehe, great entry! Well written. I think I will give those headphones a try though. They sound like they will help.While wearing an ipod can help, it doesn't always deter. Check out one of my practice sessions for grins:
http://pooljourney.blogspot.com/2009/11/earbuds-are-broken.html
I think I like JoeyA's suggestion the best. I will get a shirt with ‘Practicing – Do Not Disturb’ in large print across the bosom so they actually read it.
And then repeat it on the back (for those with virtuous intentions) and add in smaller print:
- Boyfriend: (checkmark)
- Sign: Aquarius
- Yes, I know my bridge length is too long.
- No, I was never a dancer.
So Shoo!!!
That should cover 90%+ of all questions/comments.
I think you may want to leave the Boyfriend thing, but the other "answers" just inspire more questions.
Better to write: "Sorry, I don't answer questions, so SHOO!"
And for God's sake, don't put a smiley face anywhere.
JoeyA
Debbie.......I am one who knows exactly how you feel, and can truly empathize with you, because all during my many years of playing pool/practicing, I have had the flip side of the same problem....I've constantly been interrupted by cute girls coming up to my table wanting to talk, or ask for pool playing advice, etc....then I would always try to figure out which ones were serious with their questions, and which ones were hitting on me.....
- Ghost
- Ghost
Yep
That's why you are the MAN Ghost !!! see ya at DCC !!
Debbie.......I am one who knows exactly how you feel, and can truly empathize with you, because all during my many years of playing pool/practicing, I have had the flip side of the same problem....I've constantly been interrupted by cute girls coming up to my table wanting to talk, or ask for pool playing advice, etc....then I would always try to figure out which ones were serious with their questions, and which ones were hitting on me.....
- Ghost
That's why you are the MAN Ghost !!! see ya at DCC !!
Here is an easy way to determine their intentions. If they want tips on their stroke, then its innocent. If they give you tips on your stroke, well…Debbie.......I am one who knows exactly how you feel, and can truly empathize with you, because all during my many years of playing pool/practicing, I have had the flip side of the same problem....I've constantly been interrupted by cute girls coming up to my table wanting to talk, or ask for pool playing advice, etc....then I would always try to figure out which ones were serious with their questions, and which ones were hitting on me.....
- Ghost
Good/Great players have the exact same problem when they go to the pool room, always a comment when you miss, always asking why your there, what you been up too etc. etc. thank god I don't have large you know whats...have a merry xmas and you can thank all the marketing gurus out there for making all tv ads and advertising nowadays a boob butt fest for the men...what a joke...its adding to your annoyance (father of two daughters).
ever see "rules for dating my daughter"?
Ever see "rules for dating my daughter"? As the father of two daughters that is pretty much what I went by. One daughter and a Goddaughter were away when they got engaged so I just gave the young men the short version of my policies, "she cries, you cry!" One daughter still lives in another state, the other lives an hour up the road. After over ten years of marriage the only way my son in law that lives nearby has ever addressed me is as "sir". First impressions are important!
Hu
Ever see "rules for dating my daughter"? As the father of two daughters that is pretty much what I went by. One daughter and a Goddaughter were away when they got engaged so I just gave the young men the short version of my policies, "she cries, you cry!" One daughter still lives in another state, the other lives an hour up the road. After over ten years of marriage the only way my son in law that lives nearby has ever addressed me is as "sir". First impressions are important!
Hu
Hell yes thats how ya do it, reminds me of Bad Boys 2....when will smith has the pistol messing with the young kid taking the girl out....hilarious!
My wife and I are THRILLED that we have boys!
(And we express to them how we would react if we had girls, so that they behave properly. So far, so good! By all reports, they've been well received by the young ladies parents, each time.)
I dunno how you Dads-of-daughters manage it, I really don't. Not the way things are these days, scary....scary...scary. GOOD LUCK!
(And we express to them how we would react if we had girls, so that they behave properly. So far, so good! By all reports, they've been well received by the young ladies parents, each time.)
I dunno how you Dads-of-daughters manage it, I really don't. Not the way things are these days, scary....scary...scary. GOOD LUCK!
I used to photocopy the licenses of the guys taking my roommate out on dates and then write down their license plate numbers. Its amazing she ever got a second date, but she always came home safe. Guess they were scared of the crazy roommate.
I expect to see that new "shoo" shirt the next time you play in Beloit!!
That means I need to get it by the 26th, I better hurry
If you are the same Debbie from this thread,
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=173646
you are going to have a hard time trying to keep the guys away.
If you aren't married, maybe you could get one of those huge ass fake rings. that can usually deter some form trying.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=173646
you are going to have a hard time trying to keep the guys away.
If you aren't married, maybe you could get one of those huge ass fake rings. that can usually deter some form trying.
Thanks for the compliment in the other thread.
Actually, I got the problem all worked out. My friend hung a light over my home table so I can really use it more and I decided to have realistic expectations. Unless I get pissed about something, I am only going to work on my stroke at my home table or my base pool room. And if I get pissed about something and have to conduct an emergency stroke exercise, I am sure the look on my face will keep the culprits away
I heard ( from a woman ) when we (men) stop playing attention, That's when you should really worry.