Update on the Des Moines pool scene

mikeyfrost

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So maybe it’s time to let the old thread die, those of us who followed it know exactly what that thread is anyways….What’s Up Iowa?!?

I won’t begin to chronicle the action as of late in full simply because there have been a lot of games and no way I can do the stories of each one justice in a short post. There has been quite a bit of action in town here in the good old Des Moines aka Dirty Money(drunk girl kept callin it Dirty Money and it was hilarious trust me). I personally haven’t been playing in too many big sets, just casual $50-$100 stuff with guys I’d play for free as long as they were drinking with me ;-). A buddy of mine here, who I have been backing has been playing really well(maybe a little over his actual level) and has won some pretty tough sets. He scares me to death while he is playing but he shoots straighter than Dirty Harry when he’s on. Good dude.

Apparently lots(maybe 3 people) of folks enjoy reading some of my posts and it keeps them updated on the local pool scene especially as it gets warmer and people stop playing. Apparently golf and fishing are huge in town, they even have leagues. So there has been plenty going on recently most of people have stopped by the pool room to check out the good sets, hug the rail, and have something to talk about which is a cool thing. Another guy in town wants to video some of the good match ups and get them on you tube so look out for that, we have some footage from yesterday to show, I’ll post when it is uploaded. Maybe Big Dogs will have a stream by the end of this year, we’ll see though.

So how do I personally feel after a couple full months. Not quite the same but still the same about most of the same people. I think I’ve made some pretty good friends so I’m thankful as always for that kind of thing. Yesterday was really draining and I’m dragging today. I backed a top player in town for $2k against another top player. My guy somehow was an underdog but I just couldn’t see how that was possible. I was going to take some rail bets but it was all one sided totally against my player and I don’t think I would have had enough cash on me to post up all the side action so I just decided it best not to do the rail. In the process of trying to get me to open the rail the guys failed to realize there was a millionaire two feet away from me that liked my guy, a younger fella who would have bet up to $1k and another guy that had $300. It was all focused and directed at me so in a way they missed out and getting that sweat they were looking for. Long story short the set goes totally backwards from what the line on the game is. My guy is one of the top bar table players around and couldn’t get anything significant going and never lead any games on the barbox in either of the two sets. In fact one 7 ahead set was done 9-2 with my guy the loser. To the other guys credit he overpowered the table and made that Diamond look loooossseeee. Then on the big table where my guy is supposedly an underdog he wins two 7 ahead sets in a combined time of 2 and a half hours including winning 1 set 8-1 and not missing a ball. That was very strong. So what’s the verdict after the match? My guy is certainly not an underdog anymore(not that he ever truly was IMO). The set is over but it probably isn’t settled….outside of the first set it was a pretty sick match I think everyone there had a good time.

Of course after breaking even and putting my girl through about 7 hours in the pool room I think I’m headed home, but of course I get baited into more action. For me to get baited the pot has to be pretty sweet or I’d just have soon called it a night. I was backing a guy for $1000 against another guy who was putting up $1500(yes 3-2 on the dough, but not really) and giving my guy 9-7 in a 5 ahead match of one hole. My guy plays good one pocket, not world beater but most people respect his game to an extent and the other guy is arguably the best one pocket player in town and definitely in the top 3 for sure. I still like my end since I’m getting spotted and odds on the money so after a lot of shit talking and arguing and a million texts we have action. The reason they put up $1500 is because the player going against me owed me $500 and I was freezing him out of action until the debt was paid but I’m sick enough to bet to win money that I was already owed. If you look at it from that perspective I was an idiot because if you owe $500 and you bet it and win, youre even but if you lose you only paid $500 hmmm I’m pretty sick sometimes so I rolled the dice. My guy wins the first set of 5 ahead 7-2 and we take off the cash and I think it’s over because its after midnight and I told them before the set I was only putting one set up not two. Anyway I’m no thief so I literally take my guy outside that won(he wanted to quit) I tell him when or lose the next set I’ll give him some money and I get him to start playing again. The whole time people are saying crap like I’m a nit(you’re right nits put $4k worth of bets in action on a Monday), they say I’m happy to get lucky and finally win(only been on the losing side of 1 match and it was only a $700 hit), and several more BS things and they don’t even realize I’m doing everything possible to keep the game going. The other guy ran his mouth so much to my guy that my guy didn’t think the hassle was worth it anymore. Anyways we get back inside and I say ok same bet same game it’s on again. Well they of course want to bet $1500 on the next set because they’re stuck $1500 for the last 2 mins, I was stuck the $500 I was owed for 2 months so no way in hell I put that back in action with that dude. So we finally agree to play for $1000 and I’m a nit eventhough I agreed to back a game for the money a guy owes that wasn’t double or nothing it was the same to nothing lol that’s the best deal in the world right. Imagine you lose money and then have to play again and if you win you only get paid what you are owed but if you lose the debt is washed lol. Anyways the next set is going back and forth, it ends with my guy up 1 game and we will continue it at around 4PM today. I fully expect my guy to take it off again, he doesn’t have to win but he’s got the game to get there if he plays right.

Hopefully I get home early enough to install my TV that’s been sitting in the box in my living room for 3 days because I’ve been living the pool hall. PEACEEE!
 

Richardson

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Btw, noone wanted to side bet on athens, pet said his money was in action already. (strange) and there was noone there whos young and worth a million who wanted to bet anything either. we asked everyone in the joint if they wanted to bet on athens, and heard the crickets.

and jason says anytime you wanna post up a big set (aka more than $500)on the barbox with your champion hes ready. Or better yet maybe athens would like to go ahead and jump in the box with jamie on the bar table.

Im sure you'll let me know later.
 

mikeyfrost

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Btw, noone wanted to side bet on athens, pet said his money was in action already. (strange) and there was noone there whos young and worth a million who wanted to bet anything either. we asked everyone in the joint if they wanted to bet on athens, and heard the crickets.

and jason says anytime you wanna post up a big set (aka more than $500)on the barbox with your champion hes ready. Or better yet maybe athens would like to go ahead and jump in the box with jamie on the bar table.

Im sure you'll let me know later.


Jake is pretty young and told me he would bet against anyone on Jason's side. The millionaire was the older fellow standing at the tablle behind you guys talking to Mike's wife. I wouldn't lie dude. No one came around Jake and I know that for a fact.

Athens has no interest in playing Jamie anything for obvious reasons and it has absolutely nothing to do with ability my friend because thats a pretty tight game too, but I like his side. I'm sure we can set something else up with Jason but all I wanna know is this. Up until yesterday they have never played more than $200/set. Now $500/set is too cheap and nitty right? That's not making good sense in my head. Anyways I don't want it to become Mike Vs. Your whole crew cuz it gets too personal and the same as I dont want a bunch of your money in my pocket I'd hope you dont want a bunch of mine, me and you are friends and I dont like the fact that I'm up on you as it is. We all need to take a step back and just chill out a couple days because last night you guys upset my girl which upsets me and so on.

See you at the pool room in like 2 and a half hours.
 

mikeyfrost

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game starts at 4, we will be there.

I'll be in a little after 5...I told Phil just hit some balls and warm up and start when I'm on the way or I have someone on my side there to watch. If you start before I get there it'll be because Phil called me and I have someone watchin the game.

It's Phil's break too.
 

mikeyfrost

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Since we are posting online, I sent you a text. Bring Jason or Jamie, don't even matter...play 10 ahead for $1000 on whatever size table you guys want to play on. I wouldn't like the big table after yesterday either if I was in your camp, lol Mike about has the nuts there. You know what though I don't think he's ever going to play that bad on a bar table again which is why you can bet on any table you want. No negotiations either. The game is 10 ahead for $1000 at 5PM today. I'm not raising the bet, lowering the bet, posting up sets or nothing that's what it is.

This is all getting out of control, call me crazy but strangely I love the odds.
 

Spimp13

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Big Dogs, tonight? My chica might have league out there...could be a good excuse to come out.
 

jingle

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Dang, sounds like the action is heating up....wish I could be there tonight. :sad:
 

mikeyfrost

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Come on out, I got Mike Athens Vs. Anybody in the house, Phil Vs. Jamie(Phil gets 9-7) playing 5 ahead 1-hole for $1000/set (Phil is up $1500 already), and Pet or Phil will be playin John Brown later in the night for $500/set.

Oh and I'm staking it all, because I'm a nit.
 

crawfish

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Hey Mikey, I'm gonna be out your way for an insurance seminar. Any way for an APA 3 to get a fair game? I'm looking for something like the seven and the break on Diamond barbox.
 

mikeyfrost

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That's funny Craw, I know just the guy that's gonna give you that and he might even add another ball to it. You're in luck.
 

mikeyfrost

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Short night, we won the one pocket match after 6 hours today which was a nice to win. Nothing else happened at all so I'm home early watching my man Hatch get down. I got in on another game that a buddy of mine should win playing one hole. Hmmm maybe it's time to figure out how to play some one hole?

The rumor mill may have killed some action for me which sucks but you know what it's tough action anyway and a smart man probably wouldnt bet on a game that close, now I won't have to for a while. Looks like I'm all done for a while. Maybe play a tourney tomorrow and have some fun. I'm out.
 

Richardson

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Mike i see part of the confusion of the day. My sure thing was not a reposnse to the 3:12 post you made. I was agreeing phil was up 1 and breaking. Then i left the house. Now that part makes more sense.

Ill text you about justin/vic.
 

mikeyfrost

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Oh ok, all a big misunderstanding. You've never done me wrong or started any ish with me and I sure wouldn't do that to you. I didn't trash talk your buddy either. To be honest theres no telling how all the miscommunication really spiraled out of control today. It's all good though.
 
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