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Hi bullshooter, Depends on what part of the state you're talking about. I can tell you that Richmond VA has a pretty active pool culture, as John Schmidt mentioned (good to see you John!). We have 7 pool rooms (actual pool rooms - not just bars with tables) within about a 30 minute drive of...

That's true to some degree but there are rankings that go far beyond the money list. The World Golf Rankings take into account a golfer's performance against all the other golfers around the world head to head in the tournaments in which they play. That said, on any given day one pro could...

Linda, You are a class act! My comment was directed at someone else but I appreciate you're taking the time to post directly to me. Truth is, nearly every player I've ever come in contact with while reffing has been supportive of the job we have to do. Thanks to you for everything you've...

I'm a ref and I take offense to that. I'm hoping that you're just being funny. Refs are taught to learn what a good hit will look like and then call the foul when it comes off differently. I'm not aware of any that look at the players involved and think, "Okay, this clown complained about a...

I run a league in Richmond VA that is sanctioned by both the ACS and the BCA. Feel free to PM me for information. The long and short of it is that anyone can run a league, there is no "territory" for anyone although both organizations attempt to keep league operators from running over each...

We could argue this till we're both blue in the face. :) I'll take your argument one step further. What if the guy on the 1 loss side beats all of his opponents by a huge margin and the guy that wins the winner's side beats all of his opponents on the hill? Does that mean the loser's side...

It's been that way for a number of years and it's always advertised that way and every player knows about it before they even enter the event. My opinion is if they don't want to play and abide by this format, they don't have to enter. Is it fair? Yep. It's the same for everyone. If they...

I was sitting ring side yesterday and the only match he lost, for the week, was against Alcano for the hot seat. Mika came back strong in the semi-final, winning decisively against Kiamko. In the finals he was putting beautiful runouts together, playing very tidy safeties and just dominated...

I'm in the camp that believes that playing ability and teaching ability have nothing to do with each other. A good pool teacher needs the following in order to be successful: 1. The knowledge of what excellence looks like and what it will look like in a specific learner. 2. The...

FWIW I when I find myself missing balls and falling into that "can't-make" mindset, I have begun to focus entirely on my mantra that I learned in pool school. In other words, I'm totally locked into making the best stroke possible, not on making the ball. Typically, the ball goes in the hole...

I can see that Mike, believe me. That's why I'm excited to see it at the Open next week. I just was pointing out that the test was not conclusive as had been stated. I also look forward to meeting you! Brian in VA

While this test indicates that the coating may have stopped movement with this shaft, it's not necessarily the case. Was this shaft tested prior to coating to see if it moved after going through the same heating a cooling cycles? If not, then it's impossible to predict what would have...

I'll be there Thursday through the finals again this year. I think this is my 6th or 7th year in a row. It's a great time! Brian in VA

If you're going to make this something for the masses, as someone said, instead of pros you'd start with 3 or 4 ball layouts and progress up from there kind of like "Who wants to be a millionaire?" where the questions get harder as you go. It could work. Brian in VA

:smile: This will be quite an auction! Brian in VA

I'll have my camera and if it happens, I'll get the shot. And post it. Here. :D By the way, I took the school back in June and it is worth every penny I paid. Nothing but pool for 3 days and working on my game - it was like a little vacation for me. Brian in VA

Congratulations Tom! It's one day at a time and it's always for the better. I'm at 8 years + and if I can just lose some of the weight I put on, I'll be better than ever! Brian in VA

SPetty, Will one of these be going into the next Petty Point? :smile: Hope you're well! Brian in VA

Is there some markings you're basing that on, bankinbob? I'm curious about finding the actual age of mine and the Brunswick site has no info on dating. In addition, their site says the anniversary was made from 1946 - 1964. I'm not doubting you, because their records are also incredibly...

I started at 5 when my father brought home an 8 footer from Montgomery Wards tent sale; plywood bed, 1/2" think bumpers meant you had to learn to shoot hard to make a ball. And you didn't have to learn a masse; just which way the table curved. I remember beating one of my dad's friends when...