Help send me to Reno?

Good luck, Baxter.

I'm not in a position to help you, sadly. Other than with well-wishes, and encouragement. It takes a lot of balls to make a post like you did, in the effort of following a dream. I appreciate that. I sometimes I wish I had the guts to try and follow a dream like you're trying to do. It takes a lot of commitment and sacrifice. (Probably helps to try and follow those dreams before you get into a family commitment, too :grin: )

Again, best of luck to you. I'm looking forward to hearing how things go for you. Keep us posted.
 
Baxter said:
And what would be the relevance here? Are you implying that I am not a "valuable man" because I am asking for a little bit of help, and doing so without knowing the values that I have and live for? I help people whenever I'm able, and those that know me personally know the compassion I hold for a fellow human being, especially those down on their luck and in a tough spot. For once I'm on the other end, asking for a little bit of help. I'm not a bum, and I'm not looking for a free ride. I'm working my ass off and trying to get it together myself, but unless I get lucky at work (delivering pizza) and receive a $300 tip, I'm not going to be able to. Doesn't mean I'm still not trying and hoping for the best.


I guess from an outside perspective, I am no different than a bunch of other people who want to play in a pool tournament. All I can tell you is a little about myself and how I feel. I'm 23 years old, I've been playing pool seriously for a little less than 3 years now, and everyone I play (players I respect, who have been in this game for a long time and know a lot more than I) tell me that I have serious potential and can really take this somewhere. I try to maintain a humble and respectful attitude in everything I do, but frankly it's getting tough to do in pool. I want to get out there, on a bigger stage, and really test myself. I want to see if I can be competitive in a large tournament environment against quality opposition. I think I can hang. Everyone else seems to as well. I want to prove it. I want to prove it to myself. I'm stuck in a sort of "Jack Of All Trades" stage, good at everything, great at nothing. I think this is my shot towards greatness. I'm good at pool, but I honestly believe I have potential to be great. I want to prove it.

My first name is Leland. Last name is Baxter.
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Leland I apoligize, my bad. I was not intending to put you down but was aiming Alberts quote towards Jim Baxter. I was impressed by the help he was offering you and should of quoted him and this would of not been taken as a slam to you. Right after I posted this last night I repped Jim Baxter and called it a night so sorry for the misunderstanding and good luck to you in the tourney.

Jim.
 
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One of AZ's earlier successes was forum member Robley asking for help and getting it from Bigtruck and a few others. I have watched Robley play in quite a few torneys over the past year and make a lot of friends. He changed his life by asking others for a little help and I for one think thats great!.

There are times when we need to help one another after all we are a family.
 
Cuebuddy said:
Leland I apoligize, my bad. I was not intending to put you down but was aiming Alberts quote towards Jim Baxter. I was impressed by the help he was offering you and should of quoted him and this would of not been taken as a slam to you. Right after I posted this last night I repped Jim Baxter and called it a night so sorry for the misunderstanding and good luck to you in the tourney.

Jim.
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Thank you, and I'm sorry for misunderstanding.
 
justadub said:
Good luck, Baxter.

I'm not in a position to help you, sadly. Other than with well-wishes, and encouragement. It takes a lot of balls to make a post like you did, in the effort of following a dream. I appreciate that. I sometimes I wish I had the guts to try and follow a dream like you're trying to do. It takes a lot of commitment and sacrifice. (Probably helps to try and follow those dreams before you get into a family commitment, too :grin: )

Again, best of luck to you. I'm looking forward to hearing how things go for you. Keep us posted.
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Thank you very much.
 
Cuebuddy said:
No need to be sorry I looked at the way I posted it this morning and smacked myself in the head.
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I've done that a few times. Or waking up and realizing that getting on the internet after a few stiff drinks wasn't such a good idea.
 
Still trying. Had a potential sponsor, but it looks more and more like he's falling through. It was the owner of the bar I play for on league night. My buddy Joel (best player I know, best in the area) is his God-son, and also plays on the same team. He's a good friend of mine I've known for years. He tried to get Stacey (the owner) to sponsor both of us for the trip, paying at least half. Stacey showed some interest, but it's waining.

I'm not giving up though. Giving up isn't in my genes. I'll fight tooth and nail for what I want, always have and always will.


Thank you to all who wishes me well. Just wanted to let all of you know that I haven't given up. I'm still here, standing strong and giving it my all. That's all I know how to do.
 
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