Better late than never..... SBE 2015 photos!

Monstermash

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Hey guys,

I know I am way late getting these up for everyone but 2015 was a tough year for me. Shortly after the SBE my mother was diagnosed with cancer. At first we were hopeful that with chemo she could beat it but it it didn't respond at all to the treatment. Within the next few months it because clear that her health was decreasing rapidly. In June we learned it would be terminal so I left my job to spend time with her and it became a waiting game and just trying to make her comfortable. She finally succumbed in August and of course my life was turned upside down. I spend the next few months trying to adapt to life without her and I didn't do too much of anything. Finally, in late November I started to get back to a normal routine. Or, at least as normal as one could expect. I landed a new job and I have been just trying to keep myself buried in work and I completely forgot to post these photos. With the SBE rapidly approaching I thought I should get these up for you guys.


As always, a big thank you to my friend Cleiton for the support and for allowing me to attend the event as his guest.

The man himself!



Bruce with AE cues. He is one of the true gentlemen of the sport and his cues are always flawless. I can't understand why they are not more popular.

















 
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Chris Nitti

Another of my favorite people in the sport. He’s is always smiling and his workmanship speaks for itself.








Chris Byrne and Travis Niklich/Blackcreek cues. This seems like a recurring theme with me but Chris is another great guy and one of my favorite people in the sport. And not to leave Travis out, he is a true gentleman and his work is always spectacular!










Richard Chudy Cues.



 
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Hey guys,

I know I am way late getting these up for everyone but 2015 was a tough year for me. Shortly after the SBE my mother was diagnosed with cancer. At first we were hopeful that with chemo she could beat it but it it didn't respond at all to the treatment. Within the next few months it because clear that her health was decreasing rapidly. In June we learned it would be terminal so I left my job to spend time with her and it became a waiting game and just trying to make her comfortable. She finally succumbed in August and of course my life was turned upside down. I spend the next few months trying to adapt to life without her and I didn't do too much of anything. Finally, in late November I started to get back to a normal routine. Or, at least as normal as one could expect. I landed a new job and I have been just trying to keep myself buried in work and I completely forgot to post these photos. With the SBE rapidly approaching I thought I should get these up for you guys.


As always, a big thank you to my friend Cleiton for the support and for allowing me to attend the event as his guest.



Thanks for the pics. And my condolences on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.
 
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AWESOME!

Thank you for doing this! I have yet to be able to make it to the SBE but it's on the plans in the future! You have brought the best part to me!!! Thanks again for the pictures of all the amazing cues at the show.
 
And yet a few more.....

















Hello, My name is Charlie, hoping you could help me with a cue. The fourth set of pictures from the bottom of this quote. The seventh cue going left to right, Schick cue, Ebony/Leopard wood. The cue is right above the purple case in the photo. I been hunting for this cue over three years or more. Do you remember who the vendor was that was selling the cue? Do you know who owns the cue. Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
Hello, My name is Charlie, hoping you could help me with a cue. The fourth set of pictures from the bottom of this quote. The seventh cue going left to right, Schick cue, Ebony/Leopard wood. The cue is right above the purple case in the photo. I been hunting for this cue over three years or more. Do you remember who the vendor was that was selling the cue? Do you know who owns the cue. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hey Charlie!

I'm sorry but I do not remember who the vendor was that had that cue. If I had to take a guess I would say it was either Little Kenny or Drawman. I would suggest copying that photo and posting it up in the main forum and I'm sure someone will recognize the display.
 
That's cue heaven. Bushkas, Szambotis, Tads, etc. Who could ask for more?

All the best,
WW
 
Call the paramedics I just overdosed!

Thanks for taking the time to post the great pictures. Wow!
 
Hey Charlie!

I'm sorry but I do not remember who the vendor was that had that cue. If I had to take a guess I would say it was either Little Kenny or Drawman. I would suggest copying that photo and posting it up in the main forum and I'm sure someone will recognize the display.

Thank you for the help. I will contact Little Kenny.
 
Hello, My name is Charlie, hoping you could help me with a cue. The fourth set of pictures from the bottom of this quote. The seventh cue going left to right, Schick cue, Ebony/Leopard wood. The cue is right above the purple case in the photo. I been hunting for this cue over three years or more. Do you remember who the vendor was that was selling the cue? Do you know who owns the cue. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I support Kenny at SBE and the rack does not look like the series he used.
Surely call Kenny to be sure.
My best guess is Joe Salazar - Connoisseur of fine cues.

Myron
 
I support Kenny at SBE and the rack does not look like the series he used.
Surely call Kenny to be sure.
My best guess is Joe Salazar - Connoisseur of fine cues.

Myron

I think you're right, my buddy sold him a few of those cues
 
Hello, My name is Charlie, hoping you could help me with a cue. The fourth set of pictures from the bottom of this quote. The seventh cue going left to right, Schick cue, Ebony/Leopard wood. The cue is right above the purple case in the photo. I been hunting for this cue over three years or more. Do you remember who the vendor was that was selling the cue? Do you know who owns the cue. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hi Charlie,

As others have indicated, that cue was indeed in Joe Salazar's booth last year. I don't recall if he still had it at the DCC a couple weeks ago.
 
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