9BallPaul
Banned
Hi all -- I'm a recovering stroke victim trying to rebuild his game after many years of neglect. For the past year I've been practicing on my home table and I'm pleased with the results. Still, I need competition, preferably with players better than I.
I've searched far and wide and can't find a good old-fashioned pool room with a core group of players. The old Family Fun Center is a sad shell of its once seedy greatness, a place I watched a young Buddy Hall when he was traveling incognito in the 60s. Many other roadies passed through during the '60s, but that scene has disappeared.
I don't play leagues, so I have no idea what my rating would be. In my youth I could string together a couple racks of nine-ball or eight-ball and maybe a few dozen in straight pool. My big strength was my break -- now it's a weakness. And my one-pocket skills are minimal but I'm fascinated by the game.
My room features a fully stocked bar, a nice TV with cable and a stellar sound system. Drinks are on the house during happy hour, which runs 24/7/365.
I'm after the competition, not gambling, not getting laid or any other ulterior motive. My wife approves so long as I keep decent hours (midnight curfew).
If you're looking for competition and can stand a guy with strong political opinions (I'm a lefty, but you need not be), contact me by PM or respond to the thread. Thanks.
I've searched far and wide and can't find a good old-fashioned pool room with a core group of players. The old Family Fun Center is a sad shell of its once seedy greatness, a place I watched a young Buddy Hall when he was traveling incognito in the 60s. Many other roadies passed through during the '60s, but that scene has disappeared.
I don't play leagues, so I have no idea what my rating would be. In my youth I could string together a couple racks of nine-ball or eight-ball and maybe a few dozen in straight pool. My big strength was my break -- now it's a weakness. And my one-pocket skills are minimal but I'm fascinated by the game.
My room features a fully stocked bar, a nice TV with cable and a stellar sound system. Drinks are on the house during happy hour, which runs 24/7/365.
I'm after the competition, not gambling, not getting laid or any other ulterior motive. My wife approves so long as I keep decent hours (midnight curfew).
If you're looking for competition and can stand a guy with strong political opinions (I'm a lefty, but you need not be), contact me by PM or respond to the thread. Thanks.
