Recent content by cjarmst

While hanging out with the hicks in NE Arkansas... After one particularly lucky shot a guy says: "Some days I can sh*t in a swingin' bucket" ..and another, still bleary eyed and obviously recovering from a hard night of drinking chimes in: "hell, today I could sh*t through a screen door"

The way I read it, he is saying that yes the 'hit' is subjective, but the performance of a cue (how it performs on a pre-established set of different shots) can be measured. I like the analogy to a road test. Just like Car and Driver has a well defined series of tests (ie acceleration, 1/4...

Bubs, I don't know you, where you live, or the past situations / threads that prompted this, but I guess I'll say kudos for offering the apology. Now the reason for my chime in.. throwing out your annual family income is probably not the best thing to do. Again, I don't know where you live...

Does anyone happen to still have the very first cue they ever owned? If you're like me you have owned a lot over the years... My father gave me my first cue when I was about 10 years old. I used to watch him play in the Busch league (great place for a 10 yr old, right? lol), and so of course I...

Congrats That is awesome! Hang in there, sounds like you have it licked now. That is one reason I rarely ever go out anywhere to play pool. There was a time I could stand the smoke for a few hours, but now after about 30 minutes I'm ready to call it quits. Not to mention the next day your...

Quick sig test Thanks

I would gladly part with $20 to get the chance to meet a lot of the members. Definitely be better to go after this post-Holiday after everything settles down, and we all get back into our normal routines.

Snakepool, Thanks for the offer in the PM. Sorry I haven't replied yet, had to take a 5 day trip with the family to the Norhtwest. I'll give you a shout after Thanksgiving. thanks! chris

To any of you guys who live around Dallas.. I've been kicking around the idea of taking up cue making as a hobby. Would any of you friendly chaps be willing to meet up with me sometime, give me some advice, show me around your shops, etc? I would be happy to treat you to dinner, maybe a beer...

Transaction with Ron (golfparent) Just wanted to say Ron (golfparent) is a great guy to do business with. Packed the cue great.. even gave up a case so it would arrive safely. He also held it over the weekend for me so it wouldn't be held somewhere by FedEx. Just wanted to say thanks Ron!

Do you guys have any recommends on the best way to ship a cue and two shafts? What type of box or tube is best and where do you get them? Is it best to just bubblewrap and tape each piece really well or are there other precautions? thanks! chris

Thanks! Next time I get home to Little Rock and have an extra day, I'll try to drop by your place and say hello! It would be nice to have some decent BBQ for a change... a guy would think you could find some in Texas, but there is none to be had in North Dallas!

pm sent... thanks, chris

I put em on evilBay.. if anyone is interested PM me and we can look into ending the auction early if necessary. Thanks Chris The Jackson Custom - O-16 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=008&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=180042895969&rd=1&rd=1 The McDermott Tournament...

bump.. if you are interested make me an offer, you never know.. also would consider trades. In particular looking for something by joss or schon with a classic bushka type look.