I Got Invited To The White House

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tom mcgonagle

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You heard it right. I got invited to the White House.

The other day I was outside mowing my lawn and the guy down the street was driving past my house. He pulled over and we started talking. He noticed I wasn't home for several days and asked , "Where were you?"

I told him I was in Las Vegas for ten days and I won the BCAPL Senior Eight-ball event.

"Wow," he said, "that's great, how many players were in the tournament?"

I went on to give him the full details.

He asked, "Has this gotten any local interest, news papers, or anything like that.

I told him, "Nothing like that has happened. My great nephew did ask, "Is the whole family going to Disney?' I had to lay the sad news on him that we wouldn't be going.

We talked a few more minutes and he asked if my book sales been impacted by my victory. Once again I was the bearer of bad news. I told him, "Sales are still pretty slow."

This is when it all happened, my neighbor asked, "Can you come over my house later this week? I just got a table for my kids and they want to learn how to play."

He pointed down the street and said, "I'm in the white house, number 48."

Oh well, I went down two days later and gave his two kids and three kids in the neighborhood a free lesson.

I'm still waiting to hear from David Letterman, or better yet, Jerry Springer.

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http://tommcgonaglerightoncue.com
 
Grats on the win, and funny :)

tom mcgonagle said:
You heard it right. I got invited to the White House.

The other day I was outside mowing my lawn and the guy down the street was driving past my house. He pulled over and we started talking. He noticed I wasn't home for several days and asked , "Where were you?"

I told him I was in Las Vegas for ten days and I won the BCAPL Senior Eight-ball event.

"Wow," he said, "that's great, how many players were in the tournament?"

I went on to give him the full details.

He asked, "Has this gotten any local interest, news papers, or anything like that.

I told him, "Nothing like that has happened. My great nephew did ask, "Is the whole family going to Disney?' I had to lay the sad news on him that we wouldn't be going.

We talked a few more minutes and he asked if my book sales been impacted by my victory. Once again I was the bearer of bad news. I told him, "Sales are still pretty slow."

This is when it all happened, my neighbor asked, "Can you come over my house later this week? I just got a table for my kids and they want to learn how to play."

He pointed down the street and said, "I'm in the white house, number 48."

Oh well, I went down two days later and gave his two kids and three kids in the neighborhood a free lesson.

I'm still waiting to hear from David Letterman, or better yet, Jerry Springer.

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http://tommcgonaglerightoncue.com
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Tom,

That's a great suspensfull recounting of your experience. You are truly a great story teller.
 
Grats on the win Sir.

This post is another reason why people should buy your book. :thumbup:
 
Tom...I was there in Vegas, and watched a couple of your matches (I also sweated Randyg's and a couple other senior AzBr's, in between clinics. I didn't get a chance to see the finals. Congrats on your win! FYI, to get on Jerry Springer you'll need to 1) beat up your wife (not recommended), or 2) divorce her and marry some 13 yr old from AR, WV, or KY (again, not recommended)! :D Best of luck with your book sales!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

tom mcgonagle said:
You heard it right. I got invited to the White House.

The other day I was outside mowing my lawn and the guy down the street was driving past my house. He pulled over and we started talking. He noticed I wasn't home for several days and asked , "Where were you?"

I told him I was in Las Vegas for ten days and I won the BCAPL Senior Eight-ball event.

"Wow," he said, "that's great, how many players were in the tournament?"

I went on to give him the full details.

He asked, "Has this gotten any local interest, news papers, or anything like that.

I told him, "Nothing like that has happened. My great nephew did ask, "Is the whole family going to Disney?' I had to lay the sad news on him that we wouldn't be going.

We talked a few more minutes and he asked if my book sales been impacted by my victory. Once again I was the bearer of bad news. I told him, "Sales are still pretty slow."

This is when it all happened, my neighbor asked, "Can you come over my house later this week? I just got a table for my kids and they want to learn how to play."

He pointed down the street and said, "I'm in the white house, number 48."

Oh well, I went down two days later and gave his two kids and three kids in the neighborhood a free lesson.

I'm still waiting to hear from David Letterman, or better yet, Jerry Springer.

______________________________________

http://tommcgonaglerightoncue.com
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Saw the book. Bot the book. Read the book. Liked the book.

Well written, and the Man can play.


Congratulations. Tom.

Sounds like the neighborhood kids got treated.

Take care.
 
nice white house curve ball Tom !

even better win in the seniors 8-ball, congrats my firend.
 
Well, Tom, that win was a BIG DEAL. Nobody can ever take that one away! Nice job.

And, yes, you had me hook, line, and sinker on your "White House" gig. :thumbup:

Best,
Brian kc
 
The White house

Hello Tom
I met you there at the table next to the main control center. You demonstrated a shot for the young lady, I also bought your book which you autographed for me.

Now think about this:

Write to "The White House" give them some information regarding pool and your accomplishments. Then give them a standing offer to come there for an event. You play a few friendly games and do a couple of trick shots. The kids living in "The White House" would love it, maybe their parents would also enjoy it.

If you get an invitation great for you, and super for pool! Pool needs a boost. You can do it!

Frank
The Poolist
 
If I did something to get invited to the Obama White House I would say thanks for the invite, but ill pass!
 
I want thank all of the people that responded to this thread in the past day or so. For one reason or another you took the time to respond and that needs to be recognized.

That's a funny word I just used, RECOGNITION. The game we play and the people that play it don't get enough of it.

That was part of the message I was trying to convey with my story. There's no way any pool player is ever going to get invited to the White House, as things stand today.

We don't have a Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, or anything that resembles or warrants an invite to the White House. We are a country that has already established more than it's fair share of sports that are deemed worthy of such an occurrence. We might throw in an Olympic hero now and then but that seems to be the only ones worthy.

Maybe they need to establish a day, or week, where all the lesser sports or games get some recognition.

Just my thoughts. I'd like to see some more responses to this thread and all the other threads. We need to make noise if we want to be heard.
 
Tom...Just so you know...there have been a couple of poolplayers invited to the real White House. One of my mentors, Jack White, got invited and went. He was also invited to do a command performance for the Queen of England. I can't think of any other poolplayers who have that on their resume'!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

tom mcgonagle said:
I want thank all of the people that responded to this thread in the past day or so. For one reason or another you took the time to respond and that needs to be recognized.

That's a funny word I just used, RECOGNITION. The game we play and the people that play it don't get enough of it.

That was part of the message I was trying to convey with my story. There's no way any pool player is ever going to get invited to the White House, as things stand today.

We don't have a Super Bowl, World Series, NBA Finals, or anything that resembles or warrants an invite to the White House. We are a country that has already established more than it's fair share of sports that are deemed worthy of such an occurrence. We might throw in an Olympic hero now and then but that seems to be the only ones worthy.

Maybe they need to establish a day, or week, where all the lesser sports or games get some recognition.

Just my thoughts. I'd like to see some more responses to this thread and all the other threads. We need to make noise if we want to be heard.
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The thing about Jack White is he had the gift, if gab and of stroke.
He was a great voice for the sport.
Tom you had me in the loop on that story. But why can't someone like you win something in pool and go to the white house.
Send them a letter and maybe it will work out. It would be a great boost in the arm for this sport.
Percy/Knifemaker
 
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