The venue is absolutely gorgeous. The amply spaced 16 Diamond tables are adorned with blue simonis, and the pockets look to me to be DOUBLE-shimmed! 
All matches are scheduled with times, which is GREAT. Keith ends up pulling our hometown friend, Joey Ryan, for their first round at 8:00 p.m. tonight.
First rounds start at 4:00 p.m. Earl Strickland plays Mike Davis opening round. The Joss Tour rules are such that you must break from the D, and there are no jump cues allowed.
It's kind of a festive mood here at the Turning Stone. The environment is high class, and everybody seems to be in awe of the Exhibition Hall. The elevated seating is comfortable, providing a nice view for all spectators and railbirds. There are two concession stands, and the prices of very reasonable. Free bottled water for all, too!
The vendors are setting up, and there are several cue makers sporting their wares. Michael Webb of Webb Custom Cues is providing cue maintenance and repair. Keith got a new hard Moori tip put on for 35 bucks. I don't know why it is he waits until we get to the actual tournament to tweak with his cue.
Mike Massey is wonderful. He writes songs, and he actually sang one of his originals, four verses. I happen to be a big fan of blue grass music, and Mike and me like the same music!
Just a few snippets of the festivities so far!
JAM
All matches are scheduled with times, which is GREAT. Keith ends up pulling our hometown friend, Joey Ryan, for their first round at 8:00 p.m. tonight.
First rounds start at 4:00 p.m. Earl Strickland plays Mike Davis opening round. The Joss Tour rules are such that you must break from the D, and there are no jump cues allowed.
It's kind of a festive mood here at the Turning Stone. The environment is high class, and everybody seems to be in awe of the Exhibition Hall. The elevated seating is comfortable, providing a nice view for all spectators and railbirds. There are two concession stands, and the prices of very reasonable. Free bottled water for all, too!
The vendors are setting up, and there are several cue makers sporting their wares. Michael Webb of Webb Custom Cues is providing cue maintenance and repair. Keith got a new hard Moori tip put on for 35 bucks. I don't know why it is he waits until we get to the actual tournament to tweak with his cue.
Mike Massey is wonderful. He writes songs, and he actually sang one of his originals, four verses. I happen to be a big fan of blue grass music, and Mike and me like the same music!
Just a few snippets of the festivities so far!
JAM
I miss Danny soooo much already. He's only been gone for 1 day. Also its a lot of fun to just hang with you guys in between matches. This sucks. Do me a favor and give him a hug for me and tell him I love him. Tell Keith I said good luck. Have a great time.
