Hey CocoboloCowboy...
I saw your article. Very nice. Glad to see someone is doing such a thing. When I first had my heart attacks, Gene and I had talked about doing repair work on cues for our local boys and girls club, but getting away from the house was hard for either of us, so we waited until we knew I was doing much better. Then came the cancer and another year or two of down time.
I am a lot better now and your story reminded us of our original desire to help the kids. We always loved the clubs and enjoyed spending time with our kids there, when they were young. This is a very simple way to give back.
So, I called, the other day. The local club had a total of 2 tables and 6 cues. Of those 6 cues, 3 had tips (just barely) and the other three didn't even have ferrules on them. We picked up 3 and had them fixed in time for their party that night, along with an extra one we had hanging around. I am delivering the other 3 plus another extra to them, today. Now, they will have 8 cues with tips and ferrules on them. I may take up a quick collection and spread them to different Boys & Girls Clubs and similar clubs in our area. It is a very simple thing I can do and Gene enjoys helping the kids learn the game and have decent tools to play the games with.
Thanks for the reminder, CocoboloCowboy! And, best wishes with your great little program you are starting up. It could turn out to be a very big thing in a hurry. I hope you're prepared for that kind of ride, Cowboy! :wink: