Recent content by ENCINITAS P.Q.

Thanks Marissa After thinking it over, I agree with you and am not going to do it. Thanks for your advice. Sincerely, Jim Smith

Thank you to all your posts and new responses. I look forward to reading everyone's postings and continuing to learn and grow from all your generous help. I sincerely hope we can eventually turn pool around, into it's former glory days just after the Color Of Money and legitimise it to all...

Thanks Manwon I appreciate your reply and info. Unfortunately, I'm in California, and I had to quit ladies nights. Several bars in my county were sued for gender discrimination and every bar lost and had to pay big money to the jerks who were the plaintiffs. I personally think it's tragic when...

Hi guys, I am a small pool room owner and have read a lot of owner's comments. I haven't posted much at all. I want to say though, that you two, are hands down my favorite picks for giving the very best common sense and dead on advice I've seen or heard anywhere! Yeah, I know it sounds like I'm...

Rack Girls Profitable How? As much detail on how to make this work will be sincerely appreciated. Thanks!

Please excuse my ignorance. I have heard many fellow room owners suggest rack girls to increase revenue. Can anyone please help me understand exactly what their duties would be and how they will increase profit after their paid out for their time. I can feel the potential is there, but am...

I'm sorry for a stupid question,but here goes. I just got a new Lucasi with a beautiful leather wrap. However, it's very smooth and I would like to find a good method of making it tacky for a much better grip, but don't want to wait months or longer for it to finally occur on it's own from my...

Hi, I just bought my first cue with a glossy and slick one piece leather wrap. The leather looks great ,but does anyone know how I can make it tacky for a better grip now and still keep it looking good? It doesn't need to stay glossy, but I really need some experienced advice to make it be tacky...

I can't find any billiards gloves that are exactly like Earl's front glove or his grip glove either. They are the ones he wore on this past April cover of Inside Pool magazine during the Mosconi cup. If anyone knows, please let me know what and where I could purchase them. I sincerely appreciate...

Does anyone know the exact gloves Strickland uses? I am having a hard time finding a glove that is cut exactly like what Earl Strickland is wearing on the April issue of inside pool magazine. the front one is different then any i have found so far. the back grip one is a mystery as well. I...

I own an upscale pool hall in Encinitas. For 11 years it's grown finanancially but now I feel a partner willing to add and handle a great food and coffee aspect will allow me to add a full bar to our 30+ beers and really soar in profits. I want someone local with serious dedication and to be...

Yes, I have a place for you! I own Pacific Q Billiards. It's in North County San Diego. We have been here 11 years ,have 8 full size Olhausens with excellent cloth, belgian aramith balls, and great Cue-Tec house cues. We serve all ages and can serve 25+ types of beer for those over 21. I'ts...

A new cue for Billy Hey Dave,Like I told Matt, I can get a brand new all black Predator for $385 and shipping. Retail is close to $600, so we would save a lot.We could then get the art work and engraving done acroos the street at s.d. tropy. Let me know. I will get what ever he wants or needs...

Thank you. Thank you for the kind feedback and I'm very grateful for the awesome links you gave me. I checked them out thoroughly and was amazed at the immense wealth of good info provided.Bob Jewett is awesome.Thanks for helping me. Your new pool friend, Jim.

To my good friend Dave and all the people who responded to my posting,I want to apologize again for the screwed up cap font last time. Thanks to all of you who responded with such supportive feedback. It is really exciting to find so many pool players and hear all their different perspectives...