Do old pool playing geezers wearing suspenders intimidate you?
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Im not sure about that, but one thing is for sure. Older people seem to be really good at pool. I dont say that just because I know one or two, I know a whole slew of them and all of them are good. I dunno I see a correlation between age and ability not suspenders and ability.
Flex said:
I would definately stay clear of them....its a known fact most of them are old hustlers.
only and a 3 cushion table
Rofl
When I was 18, during the summer, I worked for a Highway Construction Company. We went all over western Kansas doing highways. We would get breaks in towns that were close to us at times, and I had 3 older guys, in their 40's, that wanted to back me and be my bodyguards. Seemed like a good deal, so I took them up on the offer.
One day, we had bad weather heading our way, a tornado warning, so they let us take off early on a Friday, little before noon. 5 of us piled into my 55 Ford at the time (because I had previously totaled the Beloved 55 Chevy that had been mine, and my brother's before me), and took off for Dodge.
We stopped at a little town, can't even remember the name now for a beer or two. I tried to get a game of Pool while I was there, but no takers. Lots of farmers in there. Then 1 guy suggested a friend of his, but he just played Snooker and not Pool. I was desperate, so I said sure. He had on suspenders.
He said he was no match for me, and suggested a spot. We haggled a little, but I was short on time, so I gave in to him even though I normally would not have. I spotted him 60 points a game in Snooker for $20 a game. (this is 1966 dollars). We went back and forth a little, but I ended up the worst of it by $40. I laughed later thinking the ole boy with the suspenders had clocked my speed pretty good.
That's not the end of it. We listened up to the weather reports and decided we better make a run for Dodge with a little break in the weather.
We were going down the road, feeling alright, joking around, when I turned my head to the left and said, 'Holy Shit', everyone looked, There was a tornado on the ground paralleling us in a field less than a 100 yards away.
(I was just cruising about 50 mph). I put the pedal to the medal, and did
not let up until we were coming into Dodge. Scared the bee jeebies out of all of us.
When I was 18, during the summer, I worked for a Highway Construction Company. We went all over western Kansas doing highways. We would get breaks in towns that were close to us at times, and I had 3 older guys, in their 40's, that wanted to back me and be my bodyguards. Seemed like a good deal, so I took them up on the offer.
One day, we had bad weather heading our way, a tornado warning, so they let us take off early on a Friday, little before noon. 5 of us piled into my 55 Ford at the time (because I had previously totaled the Beloved 55 Chevy that had been mine, and my brother's before me), and took off for Dodge.
We stopped at a little town, can't even remember the name now for a beer or two. I tried to get a game of Pool while I was there, but no takers. Lots of farmers in there. Then 1 guy suggested a friend of his, but he just played Snooker and not Pool. I was desperate, so I said sure. He had on suspenders.
He said he was no match for me, and suggested a spot. We haggled a little, but I was short on time, so I gave in to him even though I normally would not have. I spotted him 60 points a game in Snooker for $20 a game. (this is 1966 dollars). We went back and forth a little, but I ended up the worst of it by $40. I laughed later thinking the ole boy with the suspenders had clocked my speed pretty good.
That's not the end of it. We listened up to the weather reports and decided we better make a run for Dodge with a little break in the weather.
We were going down the road, feeling alright, joking around, when I turned my head to the left and said, 'Holy Shit', everyone looked, There was a tornado on the ground paralleling us in a field less than a 100 yards away.
(I was just cruising about 50 mph). I put the pedal to the medal, and did
not let up until we were coming into Dodge. Scared the bee jeebies out of all of us.
Naw -- when you get to be my age you can't run more than 4 - 5 balls. We always need a spot. Kinda like social security. Gotta take care of old folks ya know. We put in our time now we just hang out and play once in a while. Most everything is done by feel. Those young eyes are always an advantage. Give me a few on the wire and your OK.
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Flex said:
Last time I saw a guy at the poolhall in suspenders, he was beating a hapless local player mercilessly. 'Course, the local guy couldn't keep the ball on the table on his break.
Did that guy hustle you too, Flex?
-Andrew
I like to wear suspenders when I am getting down for the cheddar and showing young players what is what
What about guys who wear fanny packs? I may not be the best judge of what normal is but I have never met a normal guy wearing one.Ever!
What about guys who wear fanny packs? I may not be the best judge of what normal is but I have never met a normal guy wearing one.Ever!
Hey ....... I "resemble" that remark !!!!
I wear 'em sometimes when I really want to be comfortable while playing 1-Hole or Str8-Pool, especially during longer sessions ...
Flex said:
I wear 'em sometimes when I really want to be comfortable while playing 1-Hole or Str8-Pool, especially during longer sessions ...
Lord knows I'm old enough to wear em, and got a belly big enough to need to wear em, but IMO those things hanging off my shoulders while I'm trying to play pool would be the most annoying thing I could think of short of someone pulling on my shirt trying to get my attention.
Old guys and pinkie rings are far more dangerous.
Old guys and pinkie rings are far more dangerous.
My Dad wore a pinkie ring, shot standing up, and played for whatever on baseball, horses, pool and the change in the weather. Most people couldn't get near him in his day. Played with some of the best in Rochester, NY. Yeah, those guys are to be avoided, some of their friends aren't too nice either!