Recent content by fd_colorado

The primary difference is in the set up. The money I paid RKC ~10 years ago to set up my GCIV is still reaping dividends. A great table tech will essentially "blueprint" your table in much the same that a master engine builder would build a great car engine. A few other considerations are: Is...

Great patina! IMHO it would be a shame to erase the stories that cue tells. As the car guys say, "It's only original once".

There are two main reasons: 1) Break Shots - It takes away the advantage to those who are able to consistently sink the one-ball. And...It gives an advantage to those who usually sink the cue ball on the break. 2) Table Manufacturers Conspiracy- Taking away the two side pockets makes the...

Thanks for starting my day with a good belly-laugh!!! Never heard of that move before...except in mini golf :grin:

Kinda flies in the face of being "behind the 8 ball". Although I can think of one legitimate case (at least under VNEA rules) where it is legal to hit the 8 first and that is when it is still open table.

Not a loss. Fortunately we just kept playing.

Or how about the guy that starts banging his fist and yelling, "Uncle Pugsley, Uncle Pugsley!" next to the pocket where I've called the 8-ball. So I get up from my stance and ask him what the heck he's doing? To which he nonchalantly replies, "Everyone does it in South Carolina...you've never...

How about..."gotta call short rails".

A few years ago I was playing 8-ball in a small town bar in Colorado when the cue ball got away from me on the break and flew off the table. When the ball hit the floor I became the center of attention as I then had to put $1 in the kitty, per their custom. A couple games later I made the 8 on...

I think it is ironic, that in the interest of TV clarity, that even the match commentators can't keep up with the color pallete du jour. How are mere mortals supposed to keep all the colors straight? Call me old fashioned, but I'll stick with my Cents.

I spoke with Tom yesterday and ordered a copy. He has obviously poured lots of knowledge, time and money into this labor of love. I am saving a spot in my modest pool book collection next to Mark Wilson's excellent book. Kudos to all who have shared their knowledge and stories with an...

How do they play? If they are anything like the 1880's BBC tables at my local Elk's Club, then the answer is, "Better than you'd expect!" Pockets are generally looser than today's tables. Properly set up the tables won't give you any surprises...assuming you are using a set of balls made...

Cuebuddy, Thanks for posting the pics. It was a great afternoon and evening of pool! I enjoyed seeing your most excellent mini-cues and using your Ru$$ian chalk. :-) Cheers, fd_colorado

Hi Scott, Please pass along my kind regards to Jerry. Thanks, Fred

Thanks Dave, I'll check out the links.