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  1. thenuke

    Foul, or just rude? Or am I a nit?

    As read in your first post, last shot. I would say you are being nitty. You could do the same thing. We have all seen the template make the balls change course.
  2. thenuke

    What do you do to prepare to watch a live pool event?

    Turn on my laptop or smart tv :ROFLMAO:
  3. thenuke

    Rhino CF shafts....159bux, free ship

    I normally do not write an evaluation on pool products. But, here are my thoughts after trying out the Rhino 12.2 CF shaft. Ordered on 12/19, received on 12/23. Excellent customer service and fast shipment. (Bought as backup to 12.5 Cynergy) $169.50 to my door. Finally got to hit some balls...
  4. thenuke

    What do you think the best shotmakers have in common?

    Very true. Genetics and starting at a young age. Shane is a perfect example. Playing since he was 2 years old. Grandfather, mother, aunt and uncle - all good players. Mother and aunt, excellent players and champions. A perfectly, disciplined player and champion.
  5. thenuke

    AzB Gold Members Eligible for Diamond Pool Table Giveaway in January

    That would be a great Christmas present. This 75-year-old man might just get back in stroke. I have 12 chances to win.
  6. thenuke

    What is the most consecutive racks of 9 ball ever run?

    Bob, I was in the audience when Bob accomplished this feat. Lizard (Steve Smith) won the lag, broke dry. Did not return to table. Bob, before shooting the last 9-ball (slight cut in bottom left corner) stopped and powdered his hands, This was on a Brunswick 4x8 with generous pockets. Back...
  7. thenuke

    What player, of all-time do you think made pool look the easiest?

    Shane, Jayson, Mosconi and Jay Swanson.
  8. thenuke

    RIP To a Legend.

    Don was a nicer person than he was a pool player, at which he was great. ! R.I.P. Don 🙏
  9. thenuke

    On the road from 69 -85

    Bill, I read your story about playing in Denver. Really a good read. The pool room across from the street from the capitol was apply named Capitol Billiards. In August 1967, right before I went into the Navy, I spent about 6 weeks in Denver (age 18 - turned 19 Oct 1). I played some guy there...
  10. thenuke

    Ball never touches bottom of pocket

    Dee, I have seen that twice. Both times on Valleys. I guess it just hits right in ball return with a lot of speed or maybe hits another ball hung up in the return.
  11. thenuke

    Young Guns @ the Texas Open

    Poolaction.tv
  12. thenuke

    2023 Midwest Billiards and Cue Expo-July 12-16th $18,000 Added-Big Dog Billiards Des Moines, IA. Matchroom nineball points ranking event!!

    Terry, Stream will not download. Too many viewers ? Please show match later.
  13. thenuke

    LASIK question - Monovision

    When my wife and I had Lasik surgery in 2004, we both went with reading glasses. We both see perfect from 15 - 18 inches and beyond. Need reading glasses for less than 18 inches. Wifey had cataract surgery and opted for the same. 19 years later and I still see better than 20-20. I would...
  14. thenuke

    Dallas weekly tournaments?

    There is a 1 day 10-ball tournament tomorrow at Stixx & Stones. I think a calcutta at 12:15. Races to 7 both sides. Open at 11. $60 entry fee 599 Fargo and under - $80 600 and over. $500 added w/32 players.
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    What Is Up With Master Chalk?

    Lou, I think you are right on. Rusty's had a brand new gross box of chalk sitting out on Tuesday. I thought they looked a little deep. Yesterday, I played my weekly game in Dallas with all new blue Masters chalk. From 3:30 till about 11:10, used about 5 or 6 cubes. I do not like deep holes in...
  16. thenuke

    Hustler Picture (basement decor)

    Miller, Need to be congratulated again on such a great home billiard room. You did a first class job. (y) Dustin, Great home room. You did a first class job.🏆(y)
  17. thenuke

    Complete list of billiard movies

    Check out Pool Hall Master. A real gem. :)
  18. thenuke

    one pocket tournament

    We just had a 14 man 1-pkt tourney in Dallas at CK's. After waiting on players and calcutta, the tournament started at around 1:30 - yesterday 4/8. Race to 3 winners, 2 on losers side. 6 (six) tables. Tournament had one real long match 1st round and one other fairly long match later...
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    The Inaugural Skinny Bob's $14,000 Added 9 Ball Classic February 14-20, 2023 1 Pocket and 9 Ball

    I may be the 1st entrant in the 1-pkt tourney. What an opportunity to play 1-pkt with some of the best players for $200. Kudos to SkinnyBobs for what they do for the pool scene in Texas.
  20. thenuke

    Ever Heard of Magnolia Red? (Old-Time Hustler)

    TexDance, Do I know you ? I got married in 1972, moved to Ft Worth. Golden Nugget was where I played pool for the next 3 - 4 years. Knew Magnolia Red personally, along with Theo, Olin Green, Carlos Trujillo and a host of other old timers. Red was a very colorful dresser and always wore a gold...
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