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Respectfully, I have to disagree. There are far more wagers being placed on golf courses around the country than on pool tables and that fact hasn't seemed to stop it's popularity. Pool actually had a huge rise during the Great Depression so I'm not sure that argument has any weight, either...

I have the same condition in the upper lid of my left eye. My optometrist told me that it's usually caused by stress and he could find no reason for it, medically. At that time, work was very stressful and I blamed it on that. Having been laid off 7 months ago, I now blame it on the stress of...

Grady, I hope her passing is peaceful and pain free for her and filled with nothing but memories of the good times for you. We all wish we could take some of the pain away so it were easier to bear. Stay as strong as you can. Brian in VA

I have one just like this on my Anniversary and neither of my cats has gotten through it after 3 years. It's dense, heavy and reasonably priced. Brian in VA...

Why? Because the TD is trying to identify the best player from the state? You have a case if it were called the Virginia Open because then, in theory, it would be open to everyone including those outside the state, even outside the country. Why do you consider it stupid? The tournament had a...

The only thing I have to add is that even after a decision has been made by you, some players will want to continue to talk about it. I usually let it go unless the discussion seems to be getting loud enough for me to over hear. In other words, they clearly aren't pleased with the decision and...

Q Masters in Chesapeake VA has the famous Barry Burger and it's very good, especially for $5. The Side Pocket in Richmond has home cooked specials for lunch every week day that are pretty strong. Home made soups almost every day, pasta on Wednesday and meatloaf is the special every Thursday...

That looks like a great collection but $41 per book seems a might steep. Unless there are collectibles in there as well. Perhaps Mike Shamos might have an opinion. Brian in VA

Spoken like a business man who knows whereof he speaks. Thanks for being the voice of reason John! Brian in VA

Rich R. rocks I know someone else said it but I want to make sure to call it out. Rich R is one of the best I've ever seen. He shoots the US Open every year and many of his shots are just amazing. He's also shot our state 9 ball championships several times and he has the ability to read...

A very Happy Birthday to you Randy! Hope your knee heals as quickly as mine has and you're out hitting the smaller ball soon! Hope to see you this summer, too. Brian in VA

In Richmond, you can play at The Triple, Side Pocket, Playing Field, Sharky's and Diamond's. Do a google search and you'll turn up just about all of them that are listed in the phone books or with a web site. In this area, your best best for action is at the Side Pocket, Playing Field and...

I'm fortunate enough to have a bamboo floor, floating, under my table and that makes for a very comfortable surface. I like your idea of the interlocking pads. I have these at work stations in my woodworking shop and they are amazingly comfortable. I also have bad knees so I think it's a good...

May I suggest you post this over on Billiards Digest? Fran Crimi posts over there and she probably has some of those on the speed dial of her phone. If not the exact person, at least a contact of some kind. Brian in VA

Alex, How are you presenting it to the potential sponsors? You'll have more luck if you have a professional presentation ready, can give them reasons to sponsor - what's in it for them - especially if they are out of the pool mainstream. One year I was able to wangle a sponsorship from an...

Stu, Thanks so much for these amazing reports, layouts and insightful analysis! I know how difficult it can be to produce these sorts of things and you've done an incredible job over the past nine days. I hope to make your acquaintance at a future event! Best regards to you! Brian in VA

Mmmm.....The Presidential Cue. I never wished to be a cue maker until this moment JAM. That would be the nuts! Brian in VA P.S. Give my best to your other half.

I recommend the Hopkins Q skills challenge for measuring improvement over a period of time. Bear in mind that will only measure results and when you're in the early stages of learning any game focusing solely on results may lead to bad habits being formed. As another poster said, get an...

JAM thanks so much for this! When I read of our new President playing on the campaign trail I figured he'd be a fan of having that table in the White House Billiard Room. He's got a nice stance from the looks of it. How cool would it be to play on that table? Brian in VA

Actually, no. If the opponent doesn't call for a ref to watch the shot, the call goes to the shooter. You can look it up. Chicken Chit move! Brian in VA