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Efren is 55 or thereabouts. Seems like age isn't a determining factor as long as the eyes hold out. I haven't hit my prime yet and I'm 53. :D Merry Christmas Eric! Brian in VA

I think you adjust very quickly! That said, here's a drill I was taught that I find useful. On my home table, I start every practice session with just the cue ball on the head string and shoot it down to the bottom rail, back to the head rail and stop it between the side pockets. If it...

Technically, hardwoods come from the heartwood of a tree and, as such, are not "living" in that they are the part that gives the tree strength instead of growth. That said, wood is an organic material that is always impacted by changes in humidity and, to a lesser degree, temperature. There is...

Hi JAM! I'm not sure that they sponsored it but I do know that Mike P and BD, along with Barry B were instrumental in making sure it came off at the Open the last 2 years. I was at the Johnny / Allison induction and it was terrific. I admire both players for their skills and their behavior in...

Finally, some sensible words about aiming systems! They all work, they just won't all work for you. I'm reading a book called Musicophilia, written by a neurologist who is also an accomplished classical musician. In it, he documents a number of cases he's handled with patients who suffer from...

I'll take 3 and 19. Thanks! Brian in VA

May I suggest that, rather than calling out Mark's folks on this public forum, you call the BCAPL league office? Find out the name of the person your league rep spoke to, and then ask to speak with them. My experience has been that the facts are slightly different from the story. :wink: In...

I've had DISH for a year and a half. I have a sport package and what I've found is entirely on ESPN. Guess the answer is no. Brian in VA

Pool Hall Survey: Please circle either Y (Yes) N (No) or circle 1=least, 5=most. 1. Would you like a new pool hall with competitive prices? Yes 2. Rate the quality of pool equipment in current pool halls. 1 2 3 4 5 3. How important is the quality of pool equipment to you...

I have a fireplace in the same room as my table. Unless the table is within about 5 feet of the firebox, there shouldn't be an issue. What you will find is that the table plays a little differently in the winter when there is less humidity in the air. Congrats on the new place! Brian in VA

- Because you can choose your equipment based on looks and technology; you can play the game with a basic stick or a work of art! - Because every walk of life is represented. In my league I've had doctors, lawyers, insurance agents, bricklayers, carpenters, sales people, hookers, politicians...

FWIW, you're asking everyone to predict the future on, what you are calling, an investment. I daresay that anyone with that skill probably is focusing on stocks and bonds, real estate and the like. It's a guess on these and your guess is probably as good as anyone elses. If you're really...

I was there for the 9th year in a row and I found the speed of play to be the same as it's always been. What slowed things down was the speed of racking, and since it was rack your own, everyone was working to get a perfect rack. Well, everyone but Earl. I can't say as I blame the really slow...

I just have to ask, what should the pay out be? I run a league and my pay outs are usually between 50% and 55%. In my league, the room gets 25%, expenses for website and supplies usually run another 10% or so, money for the end of session party runs about 10% and what I pay myself for...

Actually, Jay, I believe that pool is 80% mental and the other half is physical! (Apologies to Yogi Berra.) Brian in VA

I volunteer as well!

I think you're on to something here Voodoo! In pro golf tournaments, each hole is marshalled and forecaddied by volunteers. Scorers are volunteers. In fact, 90% of the tournament staff is volunteer. I think enough volunteers could be arranged to provide racks that are unbiased for all the...

I apologize if I offended about the free wifi. My experience around here is that the people taking advantage of it aren't spending a dime in the room either. Could just be my local room. That's fair enough. I agree if they're watching a stream at home, and they're local, they aren't in that...

There are a lot of good points in this thread. To me, the most important thing to remember about any of the games we play is you still have to run out! I was there from Thursday through the finals and saw the wing ball going in with some regularity, wired as it were. By the same token, at...

Geno, I notice that your signature states "No free Wifi = No Sale" which indicates that you have an expectation of a level of service to be provided by any proprietor. In fact, one that costs them money but doesn't cost you anything for using it. I find that interesting in this context because...