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Locally, we had a nice 22-table room with a good restaurant and bar, and a separate room for league play/tournaments. Never gave the local police any trouble, not an action room but a nice quiet place to play. Burned down last February and the owner has been trying to get started on a rebuild...

Black coffee. Walt in Va

I have 3 Schons - an old spliced R-14 made in the early '80's, which I have more or less retired, an STL-11, and an STL-7, which has beens my primary playing cue for the last 5 years. All have 12.5mm hard Talisman WB tips on stock Schon shafts. They are definently the cream of the production...

The Red Roof is right across the street. Wally, you're absolutely right about not driving -some of the new DUI laws that went into effect July 1st are the toughest around. Walt in VA

Check this site http://www.chesapeakeconference.com/hotels.html for a listing of hotels, with their 800 numbers. HTH, Walt in VA

Some of the best prices I've found on Aramith Super Pro and Centennial balls is at www.billiardsexpress.com - they frequently run sales on good ball sets, also have accessories. They're located close to me in Virginia, so I deal with them a lot. Hawley's is located in Dallas and advertizes...

Under BCA rules, see Rule 5.14 END OF GAME On the opening break, the game is considered to have commenced once the cue ball has been struck by the cue tip. The 1-ball must be legally contacted on the break shot. Therefore: 1. The game has started when the cue ball is struck. 2. The breaker...

Depends on the rules and your definition of "call shot" - BCA 8-Ball rules state: "Rule 4.2 CALL SHOT - In Call Shot, obvious balls and pockets do not have to be indicated. It is the opponent’s right to ask which ball and pocket if he is unsure of the shot. Bank shots and...

Here's a link to a homemade case holder someone on another board made - looks like it would provide protection...

Laura - I'd check with some of the rooms in your area that have good equipment and ask for the name of a good mechanic. If you hear the same name a couple of times, that's probably the guy you want. A good mechanic can make a world of difference in the amount of pleasure you get from your...

I've owned 3 Schons, starting with an old R-14 from the early 80's, an STL -11 and and STL-7 (my current primary playing cue) and I still have them all, can't part with any of them. I love the stiff, solid hit and the way they play. I understand you can get a custom for the price, but unless...

Cue #1 - 19.5/12.5mm Cue #2 - 19.8/12.5mm (seldom used anymore) Walt in VA

Sorry, Mike, I misread your originial post. To quote into a NEW thread, highlight the material to be quoted, right click, click on "Copy," then click on "Main Forum" at top of page, click on "Start New Thread," and click on "Paste" in the box that opens. HTH, Walt in VA

Click on the "Reply" icon that appears in the lower right corner of the message. This "Reply with quote" will bring up the full message you want to quote in a reply box. You can then highlight and delete the non-pertinent parts, type your reply below, and either hit "Submit" or "Preview" as...

Bernie, your original thread which is now on Page 4 got 7 replies the same day, including two from individuals who had Dominiaks in the 19.0 to 19.7 range. Why don't you contact Dominiak as suggested there and ask about available weights? Walt in Va

BCA Rule 4.9 (8-BAll) ...."However, when the table is open and the 8-ball is the first ball contacted, it is a foul and no stripe or solid may be scored in favor of the shooter. The shooter loses his turn; the incoming player is awarded cue ball in hand; any balls pocketed remain pocketed; and...

Yep, the site is slow to come up for me, as is thread-to-thread switching. I'm on a dialup and thought it might be some internal trouble with my rig or connection. Was much faster for me a week or so ago. Walt in VA

I believe Coleman fuel is a blend with a much higher volatility than pure naptha. I remember people using unleaded Amoco gas ("white gas") as a substitute years ago in their Coleman lanterns. Don't think naptha is nearly that volatile. Coleman fuel carries a warning not to use indoors or for...

Ronsonol-type lighter fluid is naptha; I've used it for years with no problems. Squirt a little on a soft rag (I use an old T-shirt), wipe down, then wipe briskly with a dry portion of the T-shirt, followed by buffing with a piece of leather. Troy, you're quite right about the Magic Eraser. I...

For my money, Col. Jeff had it right. Walt in VA