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I believe that performance anxiety is introduced when we take ourselves out of the present and start worrying about the what if. "If I miss that my opponent is out, if I don't get shape on this I'm hosed, if I lose my teammates will never speak to me again," etc. I say we because everyone has...

The Brunswick Anniversary was made from 1946 - 1964. That said, the selling price will be whatever the market will bear. Now I'm proud of my Anni but I'd part with for significantly less than that! :grin: After looking at the one in the ad, I'd say they made a fair but uncomfortable dining...

It wasn't a complaint. The players asked for a ruling. Perfectly acceptable in league play. Nice call Mike! Brian in VA

I so wanted to be you before I grew up! Good rolls! Brian in VA

Happy Birthday John! Hope your day is great and the coming year is filled with excellent rounds of golf, top notch tournament finishes and a new high run! Brian in VA

I'll try to add mine here, too! It been decorated a little since this picture was taken. Wish I could spend all day every day down here! Brian in VA

Welcome Saige! I've not been to KC in a number of years but I remember several visits fondly. I play at a room also called Side Pockets - in Richmond. Hope you enjoy the forum. There are good people and much to be learned by you and us! Brian in VA

Kudos to you sir! That looks like a terrific system and I'd really like to see it socialized across the country. It doesn't matter, of course, but I'd love to know who did the math. BTW, I looked at your commercial while I was on YouTube and have never had the urge to visit Fargo....until...

Another terrific event! I was fortunate enough to play in this inaugural event and really enjoyed myself. I'm a huge fan of straight pool and want to see more of it. Having to wait for 3.5 hours to play my first match didn't help my game any but I consider that to be one of things with which...

My recommendation would be to find out who the best table mechanic is in that area (I expect there are several good ones in the Metroplex) first. Then, check out the used tables on Craigs list or ebay. Once you see one you like, ask the mechanic to come see the table with you and give his...

At Q-Masters during US Open week I've seen upwards of 400 people in there. The tournament room alone, about 24 tables, has 200 or so playing and sweating matches. And smoky???? Good god! Brian in VA

Congratulations Dennis on an absolutely amazing showing! I've been a regular at the US Open for about the last 10 years and I've not seen a display like this in all that time. Your heart, emotion and talent were standing tall for everyone to see and it kept me glued to my computer all 4 days...

That just might be the best pool related story I've ever read! I missed it the first time around and I'm so glad that someone pulled it up from last year. Thanks so much for sharing it....it sounds like something my mom would have done for me, too. Happy New Year! Brian in VA

Happy Birthday Grady! Your game and knowledge of the games themselves is legendary among mortals and legends! Keep on keeping on! Brian in VA

Well said Scott! They asked the right guy to write this tribute for Willie! Brian in VA

FWIW, I loved watching the Mosconi Cup live. At the same time, not being a big fan of 9 Ball myself I began to think what if there were other disciplines put into it? What if there were games of 1 pocket, 10 ball, 8 ball, banks? What if the opening round was a straight pool team event, race...

I play in a BCA/ACS (dual sanctioned) 8 ball league that is in house. Been playing in it for almost 10 years and it gives me one night a week to satisfy my competitive jones. (I also run the league and got my national referee's certification a couple of years ago.) This year, we'll have at...

Congratulations Dennis on being an incredible force in your first Mosconi Cup! You were the nuts this week! I sincerely hope that this is a springboard to some great sponsorships, some major titles and the first of many Mosconi Cup highlights. Tap, tap, tap, sir! Brian in VA

Hatch continues to just amaze me! Wow, can he come with a shot when he needs to do it! He is just playing like a hall of famer! Brian in VA

Corey looked more like the Prince of Poke on that 8 ball. He's a little streaky today! Brian in Va