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Timberly
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Barry, thank you for putting on another great event. Last yr was the 1st time I got a chance to attend the open and I'm so glad that I was able to go again this yr. I had a much better time this yr than I did last yr. I was able to do more and see more so the overall experience was better this yr for me personally. I love the seating at the open... it's cushioned chairs on raised platforms with plenty of space. It's possible to watch 10+ matches at a time in some seats.
Also thank you for adding the extra money even though there wasn't a full field and thank you for paying the players promptly. Some unfortunately couldn't afford to go at all and others scraped by to get there this yr. Players that were eliminated in the early rounds were paid the same day and the players eliminated in the later rounds were paid around noon the following day.
Thanks to all the players for being there so that fans like myself could once again watch pool played at it's highest level.
Purdman, it was a pleasure finally meeting you in person! LOL, he was like a kid on Christmas morning all week long. At one point we were watching one of John's matches and he said he couldn't take it anymore, he had to leave the room. I started laughing and told him that now he knows what it feels like to be a players girlfriend.
The majority of players out there have no clue what it's like for us to sweat their matches.
Skins, JKjerry, & Wagnew, it was a pleasure meeting you guys. Thanks for introducing yourselves. Skins, good luck with your game this yr... I'm looking forward to rooting you on next yr at the open.
Of course there were the AZB staples of the event... RichR, cueball1950, nostroke, jmd in va, Brian in VA.... it was so good to see you guys again. Where I'm from the phrase "good people" (he's good people) is used often to describe genuine, nice folks... ya'lls good people. I know that I'm forgetting someone right now... please forgive me. It's late and I've averaged 4 hrs of sleep a night this past week.
Action at the pool room was phenomenal... too much to remember. The one that sticks out in my mind is Scott Frost vs Shane VB, 8 ball on a barbox. WOW! Shane was making 2 & 3 balls on the break and stringing racks. The only time Scott got to the table was when Shane scratched on the break which only happened twice I think. Scott always got out but never made a ball on the break and Shane would be right back at stringing racks. Shane, your break and your prowess around a clustered barbox was impressive to say the least. Thanks for the show!
The CCB tournament went well. We played a 4 person, 10 ball ring game format this yr. RichR and Cathy (K? Sorry, I asked for clarification before and I've forgotten already) ran it without a hitch and we all had a really good time. Thank you Tony Robles for stopping by. I was leaving as Tony was arriving but I know that he stuck around and played pool for quite awhile with 3 or 4 people and they enjoyed it immensely! Getting to shoot pool with Tony was pretty much all one of the guys could talk about afterwards. Tony you made their day to say the least. Thanks for being such a gentleman and spending quality, fun time with your fans.
Thank you Alex P. for entertaining us at the picnic table. LOL, Phoebe one of these days you're going to have to tell me what a day in the life is like for you having two small children and Alex in the house.
There were quite a few of us outside at the picnic tables and Alex started in with stories that had all of us in stitches. I was standing next to the table and made the mistake of trying to take a drink while Alex was talking... I'm still surprised that I was able to cover my mouth quick enough that I didn't spew my drink all over the person sitting down in front of me. LOL, Alex you're a HOOT!
Francesco Tomati, aka "Tom" here on AZB who is the designer for the pool clothing to which you can find the link in Francesco's profile/signature. Francesco, I wanted to simply link your site right here so people wouldn't have to search for your profile but I'm not allowed to post links that divert people to other websites without permission. Go check out his stuff folks... he's got some really nice things and he's such a nice guy! He was kind enough to give me a hat (I offered to pay for it and he wouldn't hear of it!). I'll post a pic of the hat tomorrow. Thanks again Francesco, it was so nice to meet you.
In the end, my body hates me and is happy it's over because I abused myself with no sleep but I enjoyed this week so much... I was sad that it had to end. Today before I headed home I went para sailing in VA Beach.... of course I had to go alone because I couldn't find a single person willing to go up with me. CHICKENS!!!
John, a big congrats to you. You know I think very highly of you. All anyone has to do is take the time to meet you in person and they'll know that you're a good guy. I sincerely hope that this opens up many doors for you. I know that you can and will make a lucky sponsor very proud. Rachel (sp?) it was a pleasure to finally get to meet you. I hope to see you at Derby and get a chance to talk to you more.
Barry, John, Purdy, everyone... thanks for a great week. I'm already looking forward to next yr!
BTW, about an hour after Barry got done filling out this big fictitious check, John had a real check in his hands.... just the way it should be.
Also thank you for adding the extra money even though there wasn't a full field and thank you for paying the players promptly. Some unfortunately couldn't afford to go at all and others scraped by to get there this yr. Players that were eliminated in the early rounds were paid the same day and the players eliminated in the later rounds were paid around noon the following day.
Thanks to all the players for being there so that fans like myself could once again watch pool played at it's highest level.
Purdman, it was a pleasure finally meeting you in person! LOL, he was like a kid on Christmas morning all week long. At one point we were watching one of John's matches and he said he couldn't take it anymore, he had to leave the room. I started laughing and told him that now he knows what it feels like to be a players girlfriend.
The majority of players out there have no clue what it's like for us to sweat their matches. Skins, JKjerry, & Wagnew, it was a pleasure meeting you guys. Thanks for introducing yourselves. Skins, good luck with your game this yr... I'm looking forward to rooting you on next yr at the open.
Of course there were the AZB staples of the event... RichR, cueball1950, nostroke, jmd in va, Brian in VA.... it was so good to see you guys again. Where I'm from the phrase "good people" (he's good people) is used often to describe genuine, nice folks... ya'lls good people. I know that I'm forgetting someone right now... please forgive me. It's late and I've averaged 4 hrs of sleep a night this past week. Action at the pool room was phenomenal... too much to remember. The one that sticks out in my mind is Scott Frost vs Shane VB, 8 ball on a barbox. WOW! Shane was making 2 & 3 balls on the break and stringing racks. The only time Scott got to the table was when Shane scratched on the break which only happened twice I think. Scott always got out but never made a ball on the break and Shane would be right back at stringing racks. Shane, your break and your prowess around a clustered barbox was impressive to say the least.
Thanks for the show!The CCB tournament went well. We played a 4 person, 10 ball ring game format this yr. RichR and Cathy (K? Sorry, I asked for clarification before and I've forgotten already) ran it without a hitch and we all had a really good time. Thank you Tony Robles for stopping by. I was leaving as Tony was arriving but I know that he stuck around and played pool for quite awhile with 3 or 4 people and they enjoyed it immensely! Getting to shoot pool with Tony was pretty much all one of the guys could talk about afterwards. Tony you made their day to say the least. Thanks for being such a gentleman and spending quality, fun time with your fans.
Thank you Alex P. for entertaining us at the picnic table. LOL, Phoebe one of these days you're going to have to tell me what a day in the life is like for you having two small children and Alex in the house.
There were quite a few of us outside at the picnic tables and Alex started in with stories that had all of us in stitches. I was standing next to the table and made the mistake of trying to take a drink while Alex was talking... I'm still surprised that I was able to cover my mouth quick enough that I didn't spew my drink all over the person sitting down in front of me. LOL, Alex you're a HOOT!Francesco Tomati, aka "Tom" here on AZB who is the designer for the pool clothing to which you can find the link in Francesco's profile/signature. Francesco, I wanted to simply link your site right here so people wouldn't have to search for your profile but I'm not allowed to post links that divert people to other websites without permission. Go check out his stuff folks... he's got some really nice things and he's such a nice guy! He was kind enough to give me a hat (I offered to pay for it and he wouldn't hear of it!). I'll post a pic of the hat tomorrow. Thanks again Francesco, it was so nice to meet you.
In the end, my body hates me and is happy it's over because I abused myself with no sleep but I enjoyed this week so much... I was sad that it had to end. Today before I headed home I went para sailing in VA Beach.... of course I had to go alone because I couldn't find a single person willing to go up with me. CHICKENS!!!
John, a big congrats to you. You know I think very highly of you. All anyone has to do is take the time to meet you in person and they'll know that you're a good guy. I sincerely hope that this opens up many doors for you. I know that you can and will make a lucky sponsor very proud.
Rachel (sp?) it was a pleasure to finally get to meet you. I hope to see you at Derby and get a chance to talk to you more.Barry, John, Purdy, everyone... thanks for a great week. I'm already looking forward to next yr!
BTW, about an hour after Barry got done filling out this big fictitious check, John had a real check in his hands.... just the way it should be.
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