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My favorite is race walking. Hmmm....seems like a contest to see who can whisper the loudest. Brian in VA

Welcome to the Forum Bob! Sounds like you're heading for a large adventure in CO. I have several friends that have lived there and all of them say they love it! I have an Anniversary table, too. Purchased it on eBay about 5 years ago and had a friend, who's a local table distributor, help me...

I think people respect me for the kind of person I am, not my pool game. The persons always of more value anyway as the quality of a person's game ebbs and flows. But a man's true measure remains constant. Heath, FWIW, I respect you and your game! Brian in VA

That's the best sarcasm I've ever read. Brian in VA

I would love to see Brandon Shuff in the Mosconi Cup this year! He's such a professional guy, about his game, his behavior, and has a ton of heart! He'd make a great teammate. Good luck to Shuff in those last two events! Brian in VA

Best back to back posts, ever. Thanks, Lou, for living the dream and giving us a chance to live it with you! Brian in VA

You have to admit, Fran, that the result did speak to how well you were keeping your head down. I'm glad you weren't permanently damaged by this. Pool balls really hurt when hitting people at high speeds. Don't ask me how I know this. :grin: Brian in VA

Simonis 860 in the traditional green. I'm a traditionalist but thinking about going with the tournament blue next time I change the cloth. Since I keep the table covered when not in use, I'm guessing that my bride won't have a problem with it. Brian in VA

Those are all good questions, Sloppy. If you find yourself joining a league, you'll probably want your own cue. Getting one that's a "custom" allows you ultimate control in weight, taper, wrap, and decoration. Only you can decide whether or not that's worth the money. Fact is, you can get 2...

I'm not surprised by this. I watch the Haney Project on the Golf Channel and there was an episode in season 1, with Charles Barkley, at Charles' house where the two of them played pool. As I recall, Hank had a pretty decent stroke and plays pretty well for a non-player. I've never heard that...

Welcome Sloppy! This forum is a treasure trove of information, some of it accurate, all of it entertaining in one way or another. Enjoy that table in your home. I installed one in my home, after ogling one for 35 years or so. It's been the best 5 years of my game, so far. And it's great fun...

Props to you sir! I've wanted to say what you did on a number of occasions and could never get the words right. You did. Yes, in the grand scheme of things, we're all hacks to some degree. I run a BCAPL league and we have all of what you describe nearly every week. Tap, tap, tap. Brian in VA

I've been fortunate enough to meet dozens of forum members over the years, including Scott Lee and Randy G. Those of you who mentioned meeting them for lessons, I can tell you it's the best gift you'll ever give yourself and your game. I travel quite a bit for a living and when I know I'm...

Happy Birthday Keith! Seems we're born in the same year but I got you by a few weeks. Hope it's a great year for you, sir. Brian in VA

We've never met, Grady, but you've had an influence on my game and my love for it. May you get all the rolls, sir. You've earned them. Brian in VA

Great choice on the color! It really helps pull the whole place together. Brian in VA

FWIW I find it interesting that people will complain about seeding favoring the better players but will also complain if a tournament has short races because it favors, or at least changes the odds, more toward the weaker player. Do we just want weaker players to do better? Do we just want to...

FWIW, I'm a big fan of natural colors in woods. (I'm a fellow woodworker and if I haven't told you, nice job!) With your carpet choice, the dark walls, and the lighting you've chosen, I think the oak with a clear finish would look great. I've also found oak plywood to be finicky in how it...

Until you define the pass/fail line, I don't see how you can come up with the 5,000 failures as the number. My description of mastery is that the skill can be performed unconsciously, without having to think of each step in the process of completing the entire act. Striving for unconscious...

Sure, but you're used to real pool, Bob. :D Wow. Just wow. Brian in VA