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  1. grindz

    Happy easter!

    To all those who find comfort in their faith. To everybody who doesn't share that faith... have a great day and keep safe. For all the retail workers, restaurant, service, first responders, and health care professionals... thoughts and prayers for your health and safety, and thanks for what...
  2. grindz

    Thank you CSI/Predator for the live stream!

    What great coverage in this tournament, thanks to CSI, Predator and all other sponsors for the stream, commentators and free access. I can only imagine the possibilities that this kind of coverage conjures up in a young aspiring player! All those who don't or haven't seen this kind of world...
  3. grindz

    Arizona ratings vs. Fargo help please

    Would any of you Arizona ratings members please weigh in on how The ‘old’ ratings (5,6.7.8.9.10, 10-1..) convert to Fargo absent of any New results to establish a Fargo number. I haven’t gotten into any tournaments in years, and am just beginning To think about maybe jumping in. All the...
  4. grindz

    Single or Double elimination...

    I've been around for a while... started playing in the 60's, and caught the bug in the late 70's. I didn't really get the chance to watch much tournament pool back then, and have probably played in less than 50 tournaments in my life.... They were ALL double elimination,..... My question...
  5. grindz

    Looking for some stories of George Ellis, anyone?

    George Ellis, of Grand Rapids, Michigan was Harold Worst's sparring partner. I knew him in his twilight years. I have many fond memories of George. I know he was Harold's friend. I also know that he mentored Bobby Hunter in his early playing career. George told me that he had played Fats...
  6. grindz

    Who was 'Sneaky Pete'?

    I'm sure someone out there knows. Who was the original 'sneaky pete' that the generic no frills cue was named after? Was he a true 'hustler' on the road or just a name that some cue maker branded to successfully market cues. I know that they were around when I got into pool in the later...
  7. grindz

    GO Efren!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I hope he can get to the final! A Shane/Efren final would be fantastic! td
  8. grindz

    BCAPL and US Open one pocket brackets??

    I am having a difficult time finding the brackets for both the events. Can anyone who has the links please post them. I'm just curious as to some of the results. TYIA td
  9. grindz

    Desert Classic Tour .. Frost vs Ellerman

    Live now... hot seat match. http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?p=2216502&posted=1#post2216502 td
  10. grindz

    Should there be 'seeded' draws?

    After seeing four of the top 10 (arguably) players in the world be placed into combat in the second round of a 128 man field at T.S. this week, I just didn't get it. Why wouldn't a promoter want to have a 'seeded' draw? The better players get a larger chance of making it further, making a...
  11. grindz

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    For anyone who can read this .... you've made it through one of the toughest years in our history. ALL POLITICS aside, pool is still alive and well.... and I'm Thankful for that. For the average pool fan this may have been one of the best years ever! Thanks to AZB for the venue, forum and...
  12. grindz

    U.S. Open... young guns vs. experience

    Who are you pulling for? Being on the young side of "old", and personally having my 'knowledge' outgun my skills 2 or 3 to 1 at this point in life..... I'm biased toward all the "old timers" still in the mix. It's fantastc to see Varner, Parica, Davenport, Albrecht and all the over 50 crowd...
  13. grindz

    When is it time....

    to hang it up? I've been struggling with this question for a couple of years now. I'm not sure what to do, or what I can replace this game with that can bring the same satisfaction. I played in a small tourney tonight... my first in a while. The fun was hard to find. I have Familial...
  14. grindz

    What do YOU expect?

    from a table mechanic? -A guarantee? If so, how long? What remedies? -A level table? If so, HOW level? -Playability? -NO seams visible or felt? -"First..... do no harm" The table in the same or better shape after the job is done? -Referrals? -Should it all be in writing, and signed? What do...
  15. grindz

    Re using felt

    I have 760 on my table and I am moving it to replace the carpet. I would like to re-use it. Is there any determining factors to whether this is a good idea or not. It is in fairly good shape, but about 9 years old. If re-using it, do you try to pull the staples out with the cloth on or do...
  16. grindz

    CONGRATS Fast Lenny!!!

    On getting rated a 9!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good job..... you can cross one thing off your "to do" list. :) td
  17. grindz

    Nick Varner....

    will be a Main Street in Tucson, Az on 12/28 doing an exhibition at 7 p.m. Just an FYI Saw his exhibition at Main Street in Mesa last night and met a few AZBers. It's great to see our pros past and present out there promoting the game, and bringing its' history to life. Nick is definitely a...
  18. grindz

    Kirkwood vs Bartram live on MPT now

    3-3 race to 9
  19. grindz

    ValleyBilliardsNews.com goes quietly....

    I see on azpoolscene that Mike O. won't be continuing with his on line or hard copy versions of his paper. I'm REALLY sad to see it go Mike!! I enjoyed your writing style, professionalism and the format for reading the PDF version. I know the plate is full, and you need to prioritize but I...
  20. grindz

    Great Job in the booth JoeyA!!!

    Good commentary & nice verbal skills at the GSBT. I'm impressed!!:thumbup: Hope we hear you again sometime. td
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