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Fatboy, I know they say that as you get older your mind is the first to go, but I do not remember meeting you, going to the Derby, or you buying me dinner. I think you have me confused with my brother Bill Porter.:wink: We both like to post pics from our collection. Pertaining to the gentleman...

You are absolutely right, there is no comparison between the old movie and the new ones. Sorry to hear that about your town, definitely change is not always for the better. Mike

Sounds like we have similar routines. I often vary the line up drill by having a cluster behind the pink and a few loose reds to be able to start the run with. I?m not certain what the weather is like for you today, but here it went down to minus 13 last night. This part of the country is...

Instead of flipping I would place the coin on the table with my hand covering it and ask my opponent to call it. One time my opponent said that it was not fair because I knew what it was??? I didn?t even bother trying to reason with him. Mike

When I was younger and frequenting pool halls, I found that most house cues had unkept tips on them. Some of the tips that had mushroomed would fray a bit and would develop sharp edges. I always attributed the small little tears inside the kitchen to breaking with these cues. One time after...

One more picture, sorry for the hot spot(flash). Mike

I haven't posted any Eye Candy in a while, but thought I would share this. I guess this is exactly what the cloth companies want you to do. Mike

Yes I should have realized my 146 was wrong. I to have a high break of 143, but in practice. I do not try and fool myself and think of it as legit. Practice high runs are only that. The pressure added to a match with a decent opponent, makes all the difference in the world. I envy you, to have...

I have driven through Madoc on many occasions. When our daughter was younger she attended a University in Kingston. Travelling to or from there, we often drove through Algonquin Park, which also took us through Madoc. To put things into perspective we live 450 miles straight north of Toronto...

drsnooker I obviously screwed up. The above post was suppose to be a quick reply to yours. While I'm at it GR the invite is extended to you also. I just want to play some snooker against someone that has played on something bigger than a 4 1/2 x 9. Mike

If you want to do some travelling, come on up to Northern Ontario, I can always put my honey-do list on hold. I have a Burroughes & Watts (1880's) in the basement. You could get a few days of quality practice in and I will finally get to play someone that is familiar with a 6x12. Also here is...

Congratulations on the run, just think what you would have done if you were not struggling. Like drsnooker said, next stop is a half century. Mike

The book TX Poolnut suggested is an excellent read. The author (Tim Gallway) also wrote "The Inner Game Of Golf". I found the golf book better because it pertained to hitting a stationary ball. Mike

I think your wording is more in line with the movie. Mike

My favourite line happens when Eddie is trying to get a fix on the action in the pool room from an old acquaintance. The acquaintance asked Vincent if he knows who his stake horse is "This here's Fast Eddie Felson". The other is when Vincent is asked "What?s in the case?" and the reply is...

Cannonball55, here is the moment you speak of. Mike

I haven't ordered from them in about 10 years, but they were excellent to deal back then. Glad to hear they still value customer service. Mike

Obviously I'm brain dead at this hour of the morning, this time I'll attach the picture. Mike

Some of the old chalk did not have paper on the bottom, thus you could use either end of the piece on your tip. I'll send some pictures of odd shaped chalk that I have when I get back. Here's another for now. Mike

I not sure, perhaps they're still around? Here's one more Bull Dog chalk. Mike