Donald A. Purdy said:
Good day Cuteone, if you had been following this thread from the begining, you might know what you are talking about.
First, the players were chosen by the votes. You donate, you vote. This made everyone on this forum a candidate. No matter where they were from.
Second, you show me how to pay for more than two players to go with the donations. We got $820 so far plus I donated a $530 brand new custom cue and Leonard Bludworth donated a $350 cue to help support this idea. The hotel is costing $720 for 8 nights. The air fare is running about $550. Thats for two players. That is about $1,270 out of the $1,300 we have. So please explain how we can send more. I would really like to now.
Third, mediocure players? Once again, you have no idea what you are talking about. These two have been endorsed by Keith McCready and Melissa Herndon. Two touring pros. Keith and Buddy Hall, (thats hall of fame Buddy Hall) have lost to one or both of them.
Fourth, I haven't received your donation yet. Thats the only way you have any say in this. The members have voted. You want to vote, send your check with your vote.
Fifth, every dime is going to the players. All the cue money and donations will be accounted for. We are doing this to help support the sport we love, a couple deserving AZ players, Pool in general, the US Open tournament, and AZ Billiards forum.
Now, before you post your concerns, find out exactly what you are talking about. Before you call someone a mediocre player, do some research. And keep your negativity to yourself.
Handsomeone, I am just a guy.