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    Hank Dietle's Tavern Fire

    Hank Dietle’s Tavern in North Bethesda, Maryland, burned on Valentin’s day, last Wednesday. It did not “burn to the ground” as YouTube says. I was there early this afternoon to shot some pool. The clean-up crew said Dietle’s would be back in business. I’ll take some photos the next time I am up...
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    JB Rugged Case - Scotchguard?

    Why not contact the maker, John Barton of JB Cases? Use google and look up his website. Dave
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    One Pocket - Intentional Foul Etiquette

    Your persona is certainly wrapped up in your signature—and your user name. There is nothing courteous or pleasant there, in either one. Best regards, Dave
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    One Pocket - Intentional Foul Etiquette

    My questions were replied to an a courteous manner. Which implied that realkingcobra perceived (not percieved) the questions as being what they were—courteous.
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    One Pocket - Intentional Foul Etiquette

    Thanks, much appreciated! Dave
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    One Pocket - Intentional Foul Etiquette

    Please define: 1. A "legal" foul, and give an example. 2. An "un-legal" foul and give an example. Thank, Dave
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    Quality starter cue for son?

    One comes to mind because I have one. SCHMELKE. Mine is an M-Series SHEDUA wood; no inlays, no points, and no rings. What some call a Merry Widow. http://schmelkecue.com/billiard-cues...-m-series.html Everything (equiptment, that is; cue technique is up to you) needed to play well can be had...
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    9 Ball Rule question

    I appreciate the clarity of Bob Jewett and Jay Helfert; both of whom have been there and done that. And said with excellent grammar, too. (For the uninitiated, both are writers.) Thanks! Dave
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    One Pocket - Intentional Foul Etiquette

    You are correct and I am a day a late and incorrect! http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2694311-mlb-reportedly-approves-changes-to-intentional-walk-rule Another great tactic bites the dust all for speeding up the game for the Sesame Sreet generations who must have ACTION, NOW! I might take up...
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    Vintage Pool Table info needed

    I googled, I found; http://www.aristocratbilliards.com.au/tables/T8-billiard-table.htm But not the manufacturer! Closer. http://cmj.arcade-museum.com/Coin-Machine-Journal-1933-07/Coin-Machine-Journal-1933-07-085.pdf Dave
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    One Pocket - Intentional Foul Etiquette

    Because the posting has not been on topic specifically, I post comments relative to MLB. In Major League Baseball the intentional walk gives the base runner four chances to steal a base—or more! So there there are two valid reason for making the pitcher pitch those four pitches: 1. The...
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    Any other oldies out there finding out the "golden years" is just another lie

    I'm 75 (and will be 76 in about a month) and have been taking TAMSULOSIN for years. And I don't have to get up in the night; but I only get about five–six hours of sleep a night. Tell your MD you need it! PRONTO! .
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    Leather for burnishing shaft

    If you feel you must have leather then use the Yellow Pager and look under; Upholstery; Remnants. And use the phone to ask about leather. Some upholsters do leather upholstery, others do not. Dave
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    First cue recommendations?

    One comes to mind because I have one. SCHMELKE. Mine is an M-Series; no inlays, no points, and no rings. What some call a Merry Widow. http://schmelkecue.com/billiard-cues/schmelke-cues/schmelke-m-series.html Everything (equiptment, that is; cue technique is up to you) needed to play well can...
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    New room

    Dr_Dave's data on pool table dimension and room sizes When in doubt, I always consult Dr_Dave; http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/table.html#size Much to think over. Happy linking, Dave (not that one)
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