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I have probably played in more DCCs than just about anyone, having just missed a few. And to a degree I agree. What I find most difficult to adjust to are the tables. I regularly play on blue label Diamonds but I go the the DCC and the newer Diamonds have rails that always confound me: they...

Having just come back from the DCC (3rd Round), did not buy back in because I decided to "Cash" by skipping the Buy Back, and buying another hotel night mit food/drink -- the drink being a major expense, lol -- it made me long for the days of a two-day, double elimination event. I am no...

Everyone has different priorities and different piles of cash. You like something exotic and have the cash it's very nice to own a special -- pool cue, car, jewelry, home, etc. Ya don't, you do the best you can and often that turns out to be a really good alternative. Lou Figueroa

In addition he was putting in time selling stuff at the "Fedor Booth." Lou Figueroa

Just so everyone knows: the DP updates were on the players. Every table had a very nice screen/tv over the table advertising who the combatants were and then there was a small iPad type screen near the table which allowed the players to update balls/games. Frankly, some guys didn't really...

IMO, the arrow counts for a lot. But you need to know how to use it for best benefit, particularly if you are not an especially gifted Indian. Lou Figueroa

Lou eeks out a 3-0 win. Lou Figueroa

I am well aware of that -- yet the fact remains, sometimes they're never the same. Lou Figueroa how poetic

Sometimes I wonder if even these super human players can adjust to new equipment. I believe the history of sports is littered with champions who changed sponsors and equipment and were never the same. Lou Figueroa

I don’t speak “Matrix” but I get it. Lou Figueroa I think

Saw Fort Knox when I watched “Goldfinger.” Lou Figueroa Pussy Galore probably doesn’t count

Didn't know you could buy those. Lou Figueroa

I think you're correct -- there are all kinds of rabbits out there. What I originally meant was: playing at the highest level you believe you are capable of given your experience and the amount of time you have to devote to the game. Earlier, in another thread, I asked about consistency and...

In this country it's "inquiring." Lou Figueroa you're welcome

Just because I post here doesn't mean I'm writing for everybody here -- if you don't get it just move along ;-) Lou Figueroa

The marks on your rail would seem to indicate you are the guy I ocassionally see on the Billiard Channel with the camera strapped to his forehead... Lou Figueroa

I think most of us here, amateur players, are chasing The Rabbit (cue the "Impossible Dream") looking to consistently play at whatever level we believe is just renumeration for our devotion to the game. We play, compete, practice... wash, rinse and repeat. We experience the occasional highs...

There's a fellow at the pool room that did this. I told him to shorten his grip and that has worked quite well. Lou Figueroa YMMV

So, a variety of answers to a widespread affliction. But no one has nailed down the cause and possible cure… yet. Lou Figueroa

The food situation is horrific. Lou Figueroa