More from the SBE

[cyrex]

Had another great year at the SBE. Tons of laughter, the best stories, parties, an overwhelming amount of cues & cases, non~stop pool, and of course, the best people and characters you could imagine. Thanks to everyone for making this long weekend a fantastic memory.

So, for the most part, the event is divided into 4 arenas: The tournament arena, the action/challenge table arena, the vendor arena, and the pro arena.

Some people come to just play pool, some just for the vendors, but I like to get in as much of all of it as I can.
Seriously, if you think you're going to get a full nights sleep.. you've never been to SBE.

Some of the tournament players area:
Plenty of Diamond bar boxes to play on

 

[cyrex]

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Some of the odd characters I ran across....

Thanks Mickey and Dom for the laughs!

This is what happened to the last guy that didn't pay up!

 

[cyrex]

Sbe 2012

Cue maker Kent Davis:

A true Southern gentleman, Ron Thomas:

Josey cues:
Man, that boy is growing fast!

Steve Dunkel custom cues:

Ryan 'Rat Cues' Theewan:
Working hard for the tips!

 

[dunkelcustomcue]

Rex, Great to see you again! Excited to be on your list.

 

[cyrex]

Yes.. more pics

Taking a moment to get some playing tips:

This is one of the many things I love about pool. Pro player Robin Dodson teaching an up and comer. What a classy woman and a great asset to the sport:

Hanging in the OB booth with collegiate champ, funny guy, and sticker sponsored player Raymond Linares

This guy looks lost:
Tikkler in the background (cue shopping no doubt)

 

[cyrex]

more eye candy

You could get all kinds of stuff there too! New & Used cues, cases, shirts, stickers, posters, books, cue parts, and yes.. even get your shower remodeled. (Seriously)

Got wood?

Some really cool oil~finished Prather full spliced cues. Under $600 too!

 

[cyrex]

still awake?

Awesome cues from Chris Byrne Custom Cues:

 

[cyrex]

more pics..

Cases??
How about an entire island of cases!
Was very nice getting to meet The Barton family and getting to see some beautiful cases.
John, I came by a bunch of times but you were super busy. Your family is adorable.. good job!

Gil Castillo's guys working making on the spot custom stuff:

 

[cyrex]

More cases

Ok, so I have to admit I'm not ashamed to stop people and make them let me take pics of their cases.
But I had to check out this awesome King Custom Case!

 

[cyrex]

More random pics

Dan Dishaw... what a great craftsman!

Kamui tips representing at the SBE:

The legendary Dan Janes:

FourkingsKenny stole the vendor show this year though. What a once and a lifetime opportunity to hang out with Barry and Jimmy Szamboti all weekend. Talk about meeting the big guns! Thank you Kenny!

 

[cyrex]

What day is it?

Andy Gilbert:
Just don't let him clean the wrap on your Balabushka! haha. (inside joke) Great guy!

And congrats again to Pete Tonkin for winning the People's Choice Award again. He's a genius, great guy, and has the best family support.

 

[SLIM]

Thanks for sharing

CYREX,

nice to see some photos from the sbe.

SLIM

 

[cyrex]

and finally, in closing..

If you've never been to the SBE it's an incredible experience. Make the trip to come support all these amazing craftsman, players, and vendors.
I promise you'll have a ton of fun and you may even make some friends for life. Because that's really what it's all about.

Thanks El Beau for rooming with me again this year.
And thanks for saving my life buddy.

One last note:
As Beau and I were walking into the venue for the last time on Sunday he had a Szamboti poster that he got from Art Cantando's estate that Art had hanging in his shop.
Beau looked down and noticed the shipping label on the tube that was still in tact..

Sent from Doug Baltrip to Art Cantando.

RIP to two legends. While you couldn't be there with us.. you were not forgotten.
So yeah, support pool and you may just make some friends for life. Pool is so much more than just a sport.

 

[MightyCustomCue]

King Custom Case

So that was you Cyrex?!! That was my King case and should have asked you if you were on AZB! Well, it was nice to quickly meet you too and hopefully, catch up with you next year.

 

[cyrex]

doh!

Haha... I should have asked if you were on AZ too!

I try to be polite while stalking cases!

Well, it was a pleasure almost meeting you. Thanks for letting me checking out your case.

 

[King]

Great pics Rex, Thanks for posting a pic of a case I made.:thumbup:

 

[tattoo]

great pics rex....i enjoyed hanging out and shooting a little....:thumbup:

 

[Rusty Melton]

Thanks for the pictures Rex! Man that Mickey really gets around, he's in every set of pictures I've seen posted, looks like his ear healed up just in time.

 

[tattoo]

Thanks for the pictures Rex! Man that Mickey really gets around, he's in every set of pictures I've seen posted, looks like his ear healed up just in time.

i do move around just not quick....seem to be in the right place at the right time....:thumbup:

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

Your SBE photos made me cry I got stuck in 80 DEGREES.