Had a great day.

[3RAILKICK]

I played in the HT/Bellflower '1st Sunday' tournament for the first time in about 4 years. I've played twice since mid December. I had no expectations. It just felt good to play some. My only goal was to avoid complete embarassment. I almost got there.

Before the tournament started-I spoke with Al Romero-and ordered a 3c shaft for my playing cue. Al made recommendations and I said -OK.

I got more than my share of rolls in the first match-'won' 5-4.

Now the 'great day' part- I lost the next two matches 6-4 and 5-3. I lost to Max Eberle and Rafael Martinez. Where/when am I going to get to play these guys otherwise?? I sure am not matching up with them.

Against Max-I made two shots that will last me a long time. I told Max-All I got is 'wacky shots'-but then he had already seen that.

Rafael doesn't say much. The cue does plenty of talking. I thanked him for the beating-he nodded. I nodded back.

It was a great day. I saw a lot of 'head-nod' acquaintances and lost to two great players. My dead money was well spent.

I have no illusions-I play bad. But today I got to play bad against two champions.

I play for fun and have tremendous respect for that group of guys that know how to win-who are usually there at the end.

It was a very good day.



Oh yeah-kicked 3rails out of a safety by Max and got good-priceless.

That's my story.

 

[Kickin' Chicken]

congrats on your losses...

I played in the HT/Bellflower '1st Sunday' tournament for the first time in about 4 years. I've played twice since mid December. I had no expectations. It just felt good to play some. My only goal was to avoid complete embarassment. I almost got there.

Before the tournament started-I spoke with Al Romero-and ordered a 3c shaft for my playing cue. Al made recommendations and I said -OK.

I got more than my share of rolls in the first match-'won' 5-4.

Now the 'great day' part- I lost the next two matches 6-4 and 5-3. I lost to Max Eberle and Rafael Martinez. Where/when am I going to get to play these guys otherwise?? I sure am not matching up with them.

Against Max-I made two shots that will last me a long time. I told Max-All I got is 'wacky shots'-but then he had already seen that.

Rafael doesn't say much. The cue does plenty of talking. I thanked him for the beating-he nodded. I nodded back.

It was a great day. I saw a lot of 'head-nod' acquaintances and lost to two great players. My dead money was well spent.

I have no illusions-I play bad. But today I got to play bad against two champions.

I play for fun and have tremendous respect for that group of guys that know how to win-who are usually there at the end.

It was a very good day.



Oh yeah-kicked 3rails out of a safety by Max and got good-priceless.

That's my story.

I, too, would have enjoyed testing myself against those two guys. And to lose 6-4, 5-3 to them, well that ain't terrible.

That, as you said, you made a couple of shots against Eberle that will last you a long time, is a great thing.

Keep practicing, though, ya' never know when your paths may cross again.

Best,
Brian kc

 

[CreeDo]

Pool's kind of cool because it's a small world and the pros are really accessible. You can compete against all sorts of pros in many tournaments without putting up an insane entry fee. You can add them on facebook and they may actually reply to your messages. You can find out their local room and if you hang out there for a week or three, they may just stroll in and chat with you or even play ya some.

 

[Kickin' Chicken]

Yeah, try getting some action with Tiger Woods. Unless you're either on the pro tour or your a semi-skanky/hottish female, it aint happening. :grin-square:

Best,
Brian kc