Just kidding Randy! Best of luck to your friend, in the tournament!Hello All ... I am brand new here found myself spending a tremendous amount of time reading this thread just to get the gist of what & where this was all going.Eric...I didn't miss the point. I just said I didn't care either way, for me personally. Like Steve Lipsky just said, if Max is looking for a backer, then his participation here probably doesn't matter too much. I just got off the phone with Max (for some reason he can't post, and is trying to get Mike to fix it right now). Max is certainly willing to have people go together (as Black-Balled suggested), and pool resources, as a 'group backer'. He would then share any winnings back to the group. He is sitting down right now, and penciling out exactly what his expenses will likely be, and either post them here, or get back to me, and I'll post them (I'm thinking that, entry fee, r/t airfare, hotel and food will run somewhere around $1500). I have no problem with Black-Balled spearheading this thing...as long as it's okay with Max. But, let's get this thing going, NOW!
BTW...for anyone interested, Max is currently visiting his folks, in Bonners Ferry, ID. He's been doing some lessons in MT, and is willing to work with folks in ID or WA, since he's in the region now. If you're looking for a top player to advance your game, and you're in the Pacific Northwest, here's a good opportunity. His cell # is listed in the first post here.
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
Welcome to the forum! Boy, we've known each other a while, huh? Remember Jack White? LOL Wow...Grace Nakamura and Darlene Stinson...both lady pros...both joining us here on AzB the same day! It's always nice to see both of you every year...at least in Vegas, if not other events too! This site has actually seen several WPBA players join in the discussions here...Robin Dodson, Kerry Impson, Kelly Fisher, Monica Webb, Sarah Rousey, and now you two, as well (I'm sure I missed a few!). Thanks for coming here. We'll try and make ya welcome! ...a little "green" to get you going! Hello All ... I am brand new here found myself spending a tremendous amount of time reading this thread just to get the gist of what & where this was all going.
As a former player on the women's pro tour I can honestly tell you that if Max, John Schmidt or any other "Pro" player spent a lot time in these forums, they wouldn't be the players they are and couldn't be the Champions they've become! Although fun & interesting, it's reeeelly time consuming.
Having said that, I truly wish Max all the best! From what I have seen, he has worked hard to achieve a level of skill that only a limited number of players in the world can. It's extremely difficult to make a living playing pool. Those who make the higher echelon of players do so because they've made serious sacrifices and committed themselves to nothing but the game. Work at the 9 to 5 or play pool 9 to 5? Those of us who work 9 to 5 are not winning tournaments. This was a sad reality to me. I love the game and am passionate about competing … I wish I could do it.
Max … Hold onto your dream. I wish you all the best! Darlene
That is to funny! Well, please don't post how long ago it was when I went by that nickname. LOL I remember the name Jack White, but the face escapes me. Send me a pic! Nice to be here ... it's all new to me and look forward to connecting with old friends and new ones! Hey ... I'll be in Vegas finishing up Robin's $20 Gold Crown raffle at the end of the month ... will you be there? Better yet, did you get your ticket? Talk to you soon ... hey, email me! DHi "Stick Lady"!
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
Oh my gosh ... I haven't been called that in eons! LOL
Any opinion put on this forum is valuable to ME...Short Stops and "A" players may no longer find the value in this forum like bangers like me do...but the overall contribution to the greater good of the sport is still there.
I'm respectful and appreciateive, but I'm not an idiot. )Let's get the small talk out of the way...Me and Uncle Ben are in. Black-Balled or whoever is handling the funds, shoot me a PM, I'm in for $100.
To me $100 is well worth a personalized signed copy of Max's book and the opportunity, that if we ever meet face to face, to get a handshake with a "You're Mattie?, Hey thanks for chipping in...It's nice to meet you."
Now don't get me wrong...If there's a chop deal going on I'm not going to turn it away.
That's not why I'm offering this though...Knowing I am a part of something that's good and right is....and YOU ARE!
Either way...Mr. Eberle...good luck to you sir.
Mr. Lee has my cell phone # if needed....(((I'm sorry... Scott. It's still hard for me.
Yes it does take time for sure.