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I'm proud to say that I'm the guy with the gray beard sitting next to Chris in that first picture that's posted. That was the first or second year that I got to enjoy his company. Chris was just a terrific guy to play with and was always willing to offer help with your game. I remember him...

I just went to Brunswick Billiards.com and couldn't identify it. You may want to do that yourself since all I can see is a single picture of the end of it. You might have more luck. Do you have any idea of the age? Are there any identifying marks on any of the parts? Brunswicks are...

Hey JAM! Congrats on kicking the habit! And on wanting to change more of your lifestyle, too! You may not know it but the VA legislature passed a smoking ban here, too. In the most recent session, a ban was passed but the bill is so convoluted that they set it up not take effect until...

Started in 1962 at the age of 5 when my dad bought a plywood bed 8 foot table at the Montgomery Wards tent sale for $25. Been in love with the game ever since but didn't take it seriously until about 8 years or so ago. Finally mature enough to appreciate the nuances of each game that's played...

That may be the best response I've read on here in years! Brian in VA

Sean, That is exactly what Randy is referring to. Draw a line between the top knuckles of the little finger and fore finger and this line should be pointing downward toward he floor and ceiling. I was taught this by these guys last summer and it was one of the things I was doing correctly at...

The link works although you still have to register to leave a note. I left one and hope everyone else does, too. Good luck to Randi and stay strong! Grady, I know you'll be watching after her. Brian in VA

If we've learned anything in this thread... ...it's that there is no one single thing that will improve your game. There are a bunch of things that will but you have to do them. If I may suggest... 1. Find out exactly where you are in the game. Take the Q skills challenge (search for it...

Peace to you Smorgie, calm strength to Barbara, tears and sobs for all of us. I drink a toast to the funniest man I never met. RIP Brian in Va

I run a BCA league and my team names are always causing a stir at the bank when I show up to pull the funds for payouts at the end of a season. Couple of examples: Stick & Balls *****es & Boys It Takes Balls ICU Rackin' No Slackers (this is our team name; when one of us gets a bad roll the...

Doug, What ever you decide to do is fine with all of us. Know that we're here for Barbara, too. Wherever your journey takes you, enjoy the ride. You certainly have thus far! Brian in VA

Smorg, I've never known anyone that had so much heart! Relax and focus your mind on the healing process as we all send our positive thoughts your way! Brian in VA

Great write up Paul! Keep it up! Brian in VA

Since every Starbucks and Panera has Wifi for free coast to coast, I think it's really difficult to charge for it. (Would this mean the pool hall would have to have good coffee???) McDonalds is trying to get $1 per hour for it and I have yet to see anyone using a notebook computer in them as a...

I got a chance to meet Thorsten at the ACS Nationals in Vegas a couple years ago. They had a challenge the pros night and I got to play him on a bar box. I broke dry and he ran out a ridiculously difficult rack of 8 ball like it was free! It happened so fast, he asked me to play again since...

Mike, This looks awesome! I can't wait to see it and you are to be commended for having a vision for a place like this. Well done, sir! Brian in VA

Last night, my wife was asking me why I kept practicing when I obviously wasn't enjoying myself; I kept missing fairly easy shots when I shouldn't have and it was frustrating me. I explained to her that in the middle of a match, I don't get to stop because I'm not playing well but, instead...

I believe the rule is, upon determining that groups have been switched during the course of a game by the referee or either opponent the balls should be re-racked and the original breaker starts the game over. If the opponent were to have called foul after the player shot the first shot at the...

I was fortunate enough to meet Fran for the first time, and play some pool with her, at the US Open this past year. Fran came to the CCB tournament at QMasters on Friday morning as well as our annual dinner on Thursday evening. She is everything I thought she'd be and more! Congratulations...

That's a beautiful Anniversary atthecat! I've had mine for 2 years now and I wouldn't trade it for anything! Is there anyway to tell, definitively, what year these are? I've looked all over mine for a date of manufacture and can't find anything. Brian in VA