Hal Houle
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JoeyA said:
That's true, but he did send me a crate of live lobster and a tub of "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter"....
Doug
( and a BIB )
SpiderWebComm said:
You could slam dunk what, a Smorgarism?! lol
So explain this to me: it's OK for you to use innuendo and hearsay to try and attack PJ, but a little heat comes your way and suddenly it's: why are you attacking little ol me.
In the past, PJ and I have exchanged words that, I guess, would have offended your delicate sensibilities. I would not call him a "buddy." But I do respect him as a player and thoughtful contributor.
So back to our regularly scheduled programming: what did you pick up in two minutes. Or are you just going to invoke omerta ;-)
Lou Figueroa
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Louie! That's private!
Not if you want dinner tonight, Sugarbuns.
pj
chgo
I do even better than that, I don't go to French restaurants. Too high class for the likes of me. Give me a good Italian restaurant anytime, if you don't have to adjust your belt when you leave, you've been cheated.hejests said:....Waiters in french restaurants are snewty enough as it is... don't give them any more of a reason to be by ordering an homage
lfigueroa said:
The problem I have with PJ is his belittling cockiness, acting "matter of fact" on these subjects without knowing anything about them. I'm guessing you don't know the details of Hal's system either since you mentioned you "didn't get it" -- which is strange because it might be the simplest thing in pool (and you make videos, right?).
My problem with you is you defended him - which means you're cool with that behavior. I used innuendos and hearsay to call him out because he talks like he's a world champion when it comes to aiming and he's not.
Anyone who knows me on this board will back me up when I say that was the first time I actually lost it. Hal's bed-ridden and has forgotten more about pool than both of you duct-taped-together. Reading about you guys blasting him pushes that red button inside of me.
I'm not discussing the system. You'd prob make a DVD out of it or something and it'd make me puke on my keyboard. Don't bash systems you know nothing about.
I spoke my peace, and it's dropped as far as I'm concerned.
I have a feeling I know more about them than you do.
pj
chgo
Patrick Johnson said:
About aiming? Bet something and let's meet up. I'm calling you out in front of the world.
LOL. In front of the whole wide world? Do I have to dress up like a cowboy?
I'm talking about aiming and Hal's systems, but we can limit it to Hal's systems if you want; then you should have a definite edge. And we don't have to meet up to show what we know; we can do it right here.
You've never demonstrated that you know anything, so you go first.
pj
chgo
Patrick Johnson said:
I'm talking about aiming in general... the methods to position your body/cue to most-accurately pocket balls. That includes Hal's system and a few others... none of which are published on here, none of which are "mine" and all of which you can make instructional videos out of.
You'll find out what I know if we meet and you wanna compare notes... but one thing I'm not doing is educating Syndrome for free. So like I said, you'll have to put something up (and I will to). Difference is, I KNOW I have the nut-locks and you don't know what you don't know. I'm not getting sucked into your little "you post first" nonsense. I'll be at Valley Forge, Derby City every year, US Open, I'm around. I'm actually a really nice guy, you'll like me. You might know some obscure stuff I don't about pool, but I got your nuts with aiming. I'll even buy you dinner after a 3rd party determines I'm the winner. Offer is there, permanently. Have fun w/ this thread, Syndrome.
Patrick Johnson said:
WTF is this?
For the life of me, I can't understand this thread.
Hal's systems are nothing new.
His number has been out there for EVERYBODY to call - for years.
More people have benefited from his system than those that haven't, in fact I have never spoken to or heard anyone say that his systems didn't or couldn't work - unless they were too proud to call the guy.
Really, Pat - what the hell do you stand to lose? The information is free. Anyone that doesn't take advantage of that is missing out on something that might change the way they view the entire game, as Dave pointed out earlier.
Really, what do you stand to lose?
If it works, you have found something you can add to your game.
If it doesn't work - you lose a few hours in a phone call with a guy that's a pleasure to talk to.
Sound like its a win - win situation to me.
lfigueroa said:
LF,
Not to muddy the waters, but I will definitely disagree with you here in a limited fashion. I was shown one and only one system by Hal...different than the stuff posted in this thread. It makes perfect sense on every level, and there are no geometrical inconsistencies that I could find (that WOULD drive me crazy). I would not use a system that did not make geometrical sense.
While we are probably discussing different versions, it is not accurate for you to imply that all of his systems "make no sense." That would imply that you know all of his systems.
No secrecy or mysticism about it, Hal seems quite willing to share with anyone who isn't an obvious a-hole. I would not attempt to post my understanding of his system because he asked me not to, and in addition my understanding of it may well be imperfect.
I have not had the time (or energy) to read this whole post. I did see where it has gotten "a little off track" as it seems so many of the posts about Hal over the years have.
I had the benefit of seeing Hal in California about 3 years ago. I am not a pool shooting guru or anything like that. I will say that I had a hard time really grasping the whole concept - which made it just that much harder to understand. BUT- what I did understand worked very well.
Hal is a really nice guy. I don't think he deserves to be bashed by anyone. He is willing to give his knowledge away for free. It is some very worthwhile information.
I would encourage anyone to try and get famaliar with his stuff. It will help your game. By the way, many players have had "systems" - I got to know Johnny Ervolino (may he rest in peace) before he died and he had a pretty good system for aiming. And it worked well for him.
Hal's system works. Is it for everyone. Probably not - but for those that really "get it" it is invaluable.
And that is all I can say - and it is from personal experience. I just wish Hal the best - he is a hell of a nice and interesting guy.
Mark Griffin
BCA Pool League
I had the benefit of seeing Hal in California about 3 years ago. I am not a pool shooting guru or anything like that. I will say that I had a hard time really grasping the whole concept - which made it just that much harder to understand. BUT- what I did understand worked very well.
Hal is a really nice guy. I don't think he deserves to be bashed by anyone. He is willing to give his knowledge away for free. It is some very worthwhile information.
I would encourage anyone to try and get famaliar with his stuff. It will help your game. By the way, many players have had "systems" - I got to know Johnny Ervolino (may he rest in peace) before he died and he had a pretty good system for aiming. And it worked well for him.
Hal's system works. Is it for everyone. Probably not - but for those that really "get it" it is invaluable.
And that is all I can say - and it is from personal experience. I just wish Hal the best - he is a hell of a nice and interesting guy.
Mark Griffin
BCA Pool League
Williebetmore said:
What you learned is probably not what Hal teaches at this point in time. He developed many different systems over the years. Some people just stir the pot, year after year, and in different places, just to piss people off. And I wasn't referring to you.