The Holidays are coming - Gift Ideas

Well, presuming there's no harm in self promotion, I'll add the MIKA IMMONEN instructional DVD trilogy to this list:

www.mastering-pool.com

Pool & Billiard magazine acclaimed it as the best instructional series on the market back in their April issue.

In about a week or so I'll be launching my new site with the Venom Trickshots DVD, as well as 6 or 7 new pool shirts and hats.

Thanks

Rather than revive the thread on pool shoes ...:grin:

Here is a source of footwear

http://www.townviewleather.com/moosehidemoccasins.html

Since moccasins that don't fit right will either flop around if too loose, or split if too tight, the hook is that they will make in whatever size and width you need.

And to hold your cell phone, store your winnings, and to keep your pants up

http://www.jedcoleather.com/billfolds.html

Carving leather is an art. John Dickson's stuff is flawlessly executed. And the prices are reasonable.

I've ordered from both several times.

Teach your Spouse
Teach your Friend
Teach your kid
teachmepool.com

Thanks
Mark

I am making individual ball bags to hold each billard ball. Each holiday I will give the gift receiver a new one. Some will be hairy, others will be colored, and other designs. I also would like to put leather reinforcements on the bottom of the bags to resist excessive scratching or rubbing. I think I will call them scrotees.

What do you think?

Some people may want the AZB CLUB MEMBER logo by their name. Or an AZB t-shirt.

(just a little holiday plug for AZB :grin

Diamond Ball Cleaner

Just saw one work on an old set of Centennials I had. They were used about 10 years in a home without ever being cleaned when I got them. Was ready to throw throw them out. Tried 2 different commercial ball cleaners in pool rooms and all they did was slightly increase the shine. Had my table redone last week and RealKingCobra cleaned the Centennials with a commercial dual platter Diamond. Took about 4-5 minutes. I was shocked. They look brand new. Literally. I ordered the single platter home model. Seriously..In 39 years frequenting pool halls and having numerous friends own some, I've never seen anything work like this did. Not even close. It's also built to last.

http://www.diamondbilliards.net/Accessories/DiamondProBallPolisher/tabid/77/Default.aspx

If you like to read try my book, Right on Cue.

They can get you a signed copy for $21.00

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http://tommcgonaglerightoncue.com

Pool Stuff

I make custom pool--theme game room signs, banners, shirts, case graphics and vehicle decals. jeff@leagueshirts.com

TAR Gift Certificates

Gift Certificate for a prepaid TAR event.

Or a certificate to pick out something at the TAR Gift Shoppe.

Support TAR at Xmas time with a Gift Certificate... if not available, then maybe there should be Gift Certificates for TAR.

Just a thought..

Another holiday gift idea-"Do It For The Game"

I still have a few "Do It For The Game" left. Cost is only $10 which includes 1st class postage and handling. I will sign them as you wish. Just paypal aaboutpool@aol.com . I can personalize the signing.

Need a good story for these cold winter nights? Ever shoot pool? Hang out at a pool room? Then you will recognize the characters from this funny, easy to read, fast moving story. If you can't play pool, you can still feel like you're hangin' at the pool hall!

The January `03 Billiard Digest review said it all "...Do It For The Game is a rare, valuable thing: a sweet, nostalgic look at hustling pool. This makes the book a rarity- pool is not the bogeyman. Even The Hustler was not so much a homage to hustling as the story of a man's self-destruction. Do It For The Game is just the opposite. It shows pool, seedy side and all, as basically redemptive in nature. The connection is made, and well, between a well played game and a well-lived life...." and it continues "Campbell's ability as a storyteller is only outstripped by his talent at painting vivid characters. You can picture the people so clearly in your mind that you may feel as it you've met them."

From the back cover: Brian Dwyer was living the good life with a beautiful family, a big house in the suburbs and a nice corporate job. Then, one by one, he lost everything. When he returns to his hometown to bury his father, he visits the pool hall and discovers some long forgotten lessons.

All books are new. Softcover 176 pages. All books will be signed and may be personalized. This is a great gift for the holidays. I'll reduce the price for multiple copies. Check my feedback for comments of people that have bought and read the book.

Bob

Great ideas, BigPerm and everyone. I have no other ideas to offer, can't rep BigPerm again so soon... but at least I can bump.

Would like to hear more ideas, even if it means pimping your own products...