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So a one legged man in a butt kicking contest comes to mind. The 3 legged races is another chapter. 😉 My pitch to the young uh apprentice when, "I can't " was the reply would be, "how on earth do you manage to walk and uh no less Run?" Can't Means Won't. The challenge is giving a lesson in a...

While not family I made friends with the Vietnamese community in Bellevue WA. My skill level was significantly higher so I had a personal rule for the 9 ball ring games I was accepted in. It was to ride the 9 at every opportunity and never make 3 in a row without riding the 9. Well when that...

Well, yeah ☺ The adults don't get the same as the children. The age and level of interest makes it a full spectrum of activities avaliable. The todlers get something to stand on and I shag balls for them as they roll em around by hand.

Well wait a minute now. I was on an out of town grocery store remodel with uh let's see maybe 8 of us on the crew with carpenters and laborers and a Superintendent. So the first night after work. I played the Superintendent for the first round. I had bragged uh significantly with my co workers...

I moved that table and set 5 times. Once was up stairs 3 pieces were very thick as from an ancient table. Up on a hand truck. The body was the up the stairs challenge. Can't remember how it was solved though.shrug

My pool table experience started with making my own. I have owned many revived tables a favorite was Wendt slate rails and feet or legs $250 Brunswick hopper body rescued from the dumpster. And pockets and irons from same dumpster. I had the King Cobra for advice. It was a money maker and...

That makes no sense. Drywall joint tape????? That makes no sense.

David Rhoades was a top player in the Portland area. His coaching to me was regarding The Big Eye.  Imagine the shot. 🤷‍♂️

At USAFA I ran a 2 mile at 10,000 feet at least. I finished 24th out of 50 of out America's finest.

Well "Back in The Day", wink8. I encountered a few players that were using chemicals. Since I had experienced experiments, I knew that I could outlast them. Well that was my goal. As they could make any shot on the table. It was difficult to put handcuffs on 'em. 🤷‍♂️ The fact that they...

I monitor myself in a practice session. Making sure that I am building good form and habits. So each shot gets my full attention. If and when the mind wanders it's time for a break. First I must consider my purpose or goal when I am practicing. Currently it's maintenance or a fitness program...

Is that you Pork Chop? I remember when your Daddy tied the porkchop around your neck to get the dog to play with you. 🤷‍♂️

One of my earliest lessons came courtesy of Jim Ward and his son Rodney. It was at the White Spot, my home table and I was 7 or 8 games ahead of Rodney playing 9 ball for $5. Jim acting as coach pulled Rodney for a conference. When he returned, Rodney offered to continue with 8 ball for 10...

That brings a memory. Jim Ward was playing a match in The White Spot 2 day 9 ball event. It was somebody's birthday and an exotic dancer (stripper) was hired. She was performing adjacent the center table and the participants on the other 4 tables stopped for the show. Well all except for Jim on...

Kay just lol like Quigley Down Under. One ball for it all.

Ohn well, if I catch a vibe.....it could be A fun ride . Ride the 9.

You have watched, Good Morning Vietnam, Right? One of Robin Williams greatest works. Nanu na n. 😉 Wanna ah Play uh Sum?

C'mon now that's recyclable with a wink.

Omg i well just a little short and you are a good guy that I love to read. Gotta finish the novel now. 😉Good Vines. Edit: Vibes ! Well vines are connectors too. So a Freudian slip? 🤷‍♂️

Well after they knocked the fence down to get in the garden.