Wee hours of the morning and ruminating over a game that has had me hooked for over 70 years. I was twelve when I first looked through the window of a neighborhood pool room. As a kid they would not let me in but even through the window I was all in. Did not know then nor do I know now why it grabbed me but i suspect it's similar to a child who sees a guitar and something deep inside kicks in and begins that life long love affair. I'm 82 and still enthralled when I see a subtle move or action that has escaped me all these years. I've met and interacted with giants in the business world. Nice but no big deal. Same in other sports. Played golf a few time where in a charity event golf scramble I got paired with Casey Jones of the Celtics, Bobby Orr and Derek Sanderson of the Bruins. No doubt, that was cool but a picture of myself taken with The Iceman at the billiards expo is the one I have on my wall. If I had an occasion to have a beer or a chat with Earl Strickland or the Magician, that would be super cool. That is not to say that all pool pros are cool Have interacted with pros from the N. E. area that are obnoxious. They shall go unnamed and besides, I'm digressing.
One last thing, I have no natural ability for pool nor for any other sport. I suck as an athlete. I had to work my ass off to get proficient at the game I love but it was a beautiful trip and even at 82, I still shoot pretty good stick. It has been a great trip
