Hey Roy,
The Europeans, I've been around are not only great players they are also a credit to the game. I've sat rooting for some of them myself. I was also fortunate enough to beat Thourston Holman, not sure of the spelling, at Turning stone Casino, a while back.
Glad to see you liked my thread. I've also been very involved in promoting the game. I was very involved in the All about Pool Tour, which is now the Joss tour, from the very beginning. I'm also very involved in the New England Pool and Billiard Hall of Fame. i don't know if Europe has anything for it's pool or snooker players. Maybe it should start something?
I've also written a fiction novel, Right on Cue. I sent a copy to Big Dave at Pro9.co.uk. I asked if he would list it in his on-line library. I never heard back. I don't get it.
Sorry to hear about your medical problems. I've had a bad back, for years. I suffer when I'm done. The adrenalin, gets me through it.
Thanks for posting.