Recent content by Padron

Jeff, If he sells the tables, he won't get much. When my room was auctioned, the tables went cheap. Maybe $300-400 each. Everytime I drive past BankShots, which is every day, I don't see much of anyone there. I know what TBone says about the clientelle there. The language I've heard from...

Sounds like Carl's place in Depew, is that right Jim? If so, man, I remember the room the way it was. I'm in Erie, but originally a Rochester player, so I remember the good old days there. Lots of action! That area overlooking the tables was perfect! I agree with you on kids these days...

In a lot of ways, the poolroom we closed a couple of months ago fit the bill you describe. We focused on quality equipment, a comfortable atmosphere without insanely loud music, full cue repairs, and education. My business partner and I BOTH went through BCA certification to be recognized...

Championship Tour Edition. Wears one heck of a lot better than Simonis in my room. Comparable price. We've been extremely happy with it. -Padron- www.greatlakesbilliards.com

We traded room time, lessons, etc. with a local web guy for a very good site. I think it came out great. Take a look at http://www.greatlakesbilliards.com. We've gotten some real compliments on it. Hosting is cheap per month. Pretty inexpensive advertising. -Padron- www.greatlakesbilliards.com

So you and I share the same birthday, eh? Well then, Happy Birthday to you, fellow Virgo! -Padron- www.greatlakesbilliards.com

Now THAT idea I like! I get approached all the time from kids who can't play. I'll try it out tonight. -Padron- greatlakesbilliards.com

Glad you had a good time in my room, guys. Nice to see a little action around here. Maybe a little round robin next time if I'm not too busy? -Dan- www.greatlakesbilliards.com

Fantastic, man! That's great news. Congrats! -Dan- www.greatlakesbilliards.com

I use the BallStar cleaner in my room. Has heavy, medium and light settings. Nice not to run a full cycle for a quick touchup. Cleans and polishes. Not so great for scuffs from cuetips, though. I usually take a microfiber cloth and a little glass cleaner to the cue ball, and any other with...

The most popular one we have is Free Jukebox night on Tuesdays. Kids especially like this one. Great for getting in groups of players, rather than singles, as the girlfriends who don't play have something to do in choosing the songs. We try to limit it to a few songs at a time per person, so...

Keeping a room Best of luck in your hunt. I can somewhat empathise here. My landlord filed Chapter a couple months ago, and the bank might take over. We're the big tenant in a building that's split into several other businesses, so we're hoping to be able to work it out. Only been in...

I'm on board thinking that it's a great idea for a room owner forum. Looking forward to giving and receiving advise. As they say, we're all in this together. -Dan- www.greatlakesbilliards.com

I keep bottles of a product called "Silky Hand" from CueSilk in my poolroom for the customers use. It's a liquid powder that you spray on your hands. Works well for at least a couple of hours. It avoids the mess of powder all over the tables. I sell it in small bottles for folks to keep in...

As a fellow room owner, all I can say is, AMEN BROTHER! Great post. -Dan- www.greatlakesbilliards.com