So Friday night was the first time I EVER played a rack of one pocket against another player... EVER. I went out Friday night and played TWO, count them TWO racks of one pocket with another player.
Saturday morning rolls around and I put on a fresh pot of coffee, and try to settle my nerves, as at roughly 10:00 Lou was due at my doorstep to play on my table, and share some of his extensive knowledge with this COMPLETE one pocket newb. Upon Lou's arrival we poored our coffee and headed downstairs to begin our session. He let my drool over his Gina, and we commenced playing. While I was like a fish out of water and had very little clue what to do, Lou walked me through some shot selection, and got me to where I felt like I wasn't a COMPLETE idiot. He was extremely nice, and he shared some amazing stories, and some insider tips that were more help than I think he could ever know. Upon completion of our session, Lou mentioned that there was a gentleman that was relatively local to me, and that I should look him up. This man was Dustin Miller (aka Miller on AZB). It turns out that Dustin had already extended an invite to play on his home table via PM previously. So I looked in my Inbox and retrieved his number and shot him a line.
Sunday at 1:00 I arrived at Dustin's home and was greeted most generously. I have to say that Dustin's Diamond is truly the most PERFECT table that I have ever played on... it was IMMACULATE! (I can now also say that the Cyclop Balls are THE NUTZ).
Dustin and I played for about 4 hours, and again I feel that I learned alot!!! And more than anything, I had a BLAST! He also let me hit some balls with his Southwest... which was MOST generous!
So I would like to give my formal thanks to both Gentlemen, both for their shared knowledge and fellowship.
I look forward to continued chaos in the world of one pocket, and while I truly appreciate you guys getting me turned on to the game, I also want to say JERKS... no I have to learn how to play again LMAO just kidding.
It was great guys, THANK YOU!
Saturday morning rolls around and I put on a fresh pot of coffee, and try to settle my nerves, as at roughly 10:00 Lou was due at my doorstep to play on my table, and share some of his extensive knowledge with this COMPLETE one pocket newb. Upon Lou's arrival we poored our coffee and headed downstairs to begin our session. He let my drool over his Gina, and we commenced playing. While I was like a fish out of water and had very little clue what to do, Lou walked me through some shot selection, and got me to where I felt like I wasn't a COMPLETE idiot. He was extremely nice, and he shared some amazing stories, and some insider tips that were more help than I think he could ever know. Upon completion of our session, Lou mentioned that there was a gentleman that was relatively local to me, and that I should look him up. This man was Dustin Miller (aka Miller on AZB). It turns out that Dustin had already extended an invite to play on his home table via PM previously. So I looked in my Inbox and retrieved his number and shot him a line.
Sunday at 1:00 I arrived at Dustin's home and was greeted most generously. I have to say that Dustin's Diamond is truly the most PERFECT table that I have ever played on... it was IMMACULATE! (I can now also say that the Cyclop Balls are THE NUTZ).
Dustin and I played for about 4 hours, and again I feel that I learned alot!!! And more than anything, I had a BLAST! He also let me hit some balls with his Southwest... which was MOST generous!
So I would like to give my formal thanks to both Gentlemen, both for their shared knowledge and fellowship.
I look forward to continued chaos in the world of one pocket, and while I truly appreciate you guys getting me turned on to the game, I also want to say JERKS... no I have to learn how to play again LMAO just kidding.
It was great guys, THANK YOU!