Recent content by M HOUSE

I believe this is the first thread I have ever started. I usually just post in existing threads. Yesterday I posted a short story in the thread about pool halls in Ocean City, Md. When richiebalto responded to that post it started me thinking about something. He mentioned that a book about...

Jimmy's Billiards has been the action spot in Orlando for 26 years. A lot of big time match-ups have have taken place there through the years. I received a call from Jimmy today, the clock is ticking. If your in the Orlando area and want to see what a real "Old Time" pool room was like, get by...

Does anyone else in Florida do sub-rail extensions? Due to a health issue I am going to be "out of service" for a while. Had some work scheduled that included sub-rail extensions, but that had to be postponed. The clients have indicated a willingness to wait, but pending the results of more...

As I pulled into the parking lot of Jimmy's Billiards last night I noticed two guys getting out of an old beat up pick-up. One had been in the Orlando area before. I'll call him Moe (I doubt that either one can read or has ever heard of the internet, but just to be on the safe side I won't use...

Make a note for Oct. 3rd & 4th as the 7th annual 9ball tournament will be held at O'Banions Pool Hall, 204 Pine St., West Monroe, La. 71291. last year's payout was $14,700.00 Only 48 players accepted and this one fills up very fast. entry fee $60.00plus a $15.00 green fee ($75.00 total), food...

Terry, I got your PM and tried to answer you in a PM, but my response was too long and wouldn't go through. I hope you don't mind if I answer you in this manner. First, let me tell you how I met Wimpy. It was a once in a lifetime chance meeting. I had been to the last of the Atlantic City...

My wife wants to re-locate the family to the Murfreesboro, Tn. area. Says she wants to live where it snows (she has never seen snow). I've told her that the snow thing will get old pretty quick, but you know how women are when they get something in their head. Anyway, I told her that if there...