Recent content by Cuebuddy

Interesting article, I have heard Mark White say "Where's the cue ball going?" many times. That makes sense now.

Due to modern finishes Shellac is on the decline but I doubt it ever goes away entirely. It is a huge part of India's economy. The beetles actually excrete a natural polymer. A sustainable product that has been used for 3000 years. It takes a lot of labor to produce.

Shellac is still a great finish. Derived from beetles and fast dry time. Its even food safe! Probably not as durable as the products used by today's cue makers but way safer to apply.

The price is amusing, and the weight is funny also. But the name is great "Off Piste" That describes myself when I play anymore, kinda.

Right you are. I have driven and flown across this country for over 60 years and Iowa is one of my favorite states. Being from Nebraska originally I am a little jealous.

Glad it went to a good home, and yes it turned out great. Did you end up getting a new shaft?

The Fuzz fizzled that.

I met Ray for the first time at the White Diamonds tourney in 2015. He was so easy to talk to and even though Ray was very busy he took the time to have a conversation. Spent some time in his action room earlier this week at the Derby and once again he got out of his booth and sat down for...

HillBilly Charlie Bryant. Great player back in the day and a crazy hard break. Still gives lessons, probably in bib overalls.

I was ringside for that match. Unbelievable to watch in person.

Bought tickets, rented a car, room is paid for. Ain't Skeered.

Logan pass is awesome! Those folks get snow for 9.5 months of the year. It always amazed me that at the top of Logan pass it is still nearly 2000' lower than where I live. It has been years since I have been there, also on the bucket list.

You nailed it. I gave it my all and raised four amazing kids in an area that if you are not wealthy you will probably not make it. I gave up my aspirations to be a force in pool and never looked back. But with diminishing cognitive skills and fuzzy eyes I am jumping into my bucket list.:giggle:

RidgeRaider I know what its like. Plenty of double shifts over the years, needing to be on the road by 2:30 am. Dealing with equipment failures, accidents and guys that would call in due to a toothache. I trained hundreds of operators and I was a third party CDL examiner for 36 years. I have...

I don't even know where to start, but here goes. In 1986 I started moving snow for one the biggist ski resorts in North America. After 10 years I had operated Road graders both Cats and Deeres. Front end loaders with 13' blades Cats, Case and Volvos, all tires had to be chained up. Larue blowers...