Had a GREAT afternoon of pool with IronDon55 who was visiting Indy for a weekend on business (and possibly pit inspection duty). We got in a substantial set of 9-ball and straight pool (the Iron-one has run a hundred in the past - HE PLAYS STRONG, thrashed me easily). It was really great hearing some of his straight pool stories from the past; and I truly learned quite a few new tidbits on the game (straight pool with sjm and IronDon55 in the same week was QUITE educational and QUITE a treat - they are real students of the game).
IronDon55 visits Betmore's Basement
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What really happened in Betmores Basement
Hi Willie.
I have been remiss in not posting a reply long before now. Re-reading your post (even though more contemporaneous with the “event”) , I am trying to decide whether you
a) are exhibiting symptoms of early onset of Alzheimer’s
b) have taken modesty and grace to a new level (certainly well beyond your AZ reputation, which I notice is all over the place)
c) transformed gamesmanship to high art
I vote for three parts b and one part c.
What really happened is this:
After having cleverly sent me on a circuitous route to your home, I arrived at just a slight emotional disadvantage. Introductions, 5 minutes of wall photo jeopardy, and to the table we go.
Me (after a minute or two of warm-up, noticing nice tight pockets): “great table”
Willie (with a tinge of deprecation): “thanks, but the pockets are not as tight as I like”
Me (unspoken): hmm, clever reply…let the games begin
Nine ball: Irondon races out to something like 4-1 lead. Slowly, methodically, Willie erases gap…ultimately Willie gets his stroke humming and it is over… Final is 10-8 Willie…Betmore family goes crazy upstairs and I start looking for hidden video camera
14.1: Despite a late rally by Willie, vengeance is mine.
All kidding aside, I immediately noticed appreciable improvement in Willies game from the level he played at in Derby City. A true gentleman; wonderful, gracious family all around; and great playing conditions make this a must stop when traveling to the Indy area.
Thanks again Willie, see you in Louisville.
Hi Willie.
I have been remiss in not posting a reply long before now. Re-reading your post (even though more contemporaneous with the “event”) , I am trying to decide whether you
a) are exhibiting symptoms of early onset of Alzheimer’s
b) have taken modesty and grace to a new level (certainly well beyond your AZ reputation, which I notice is all over the place)
c) transformed gamesmanship to high art
I vote for three parts b and one part c.
What really happened is this:
After having cleverly sent me on a circuitous route to your home, I arrived at just a slight emotional disadvantage. Introductions, 5 minutes of wall photo jeopardy, and to the table we go.
Me (after a minute or two of warm-up, noticing nice tight pockets): “great table”
Willie (with a tinge of deprecation): “thanks, but the pockets are not as tight as I like”
Me (unspoken): hmm, clever reply…let the games begin
Nine ball: Irondon races out to something like 4-1 lead. Slowly, methodically, Willie erases gap…ultimately Willie gets his stroke humming and it is over… Final is 10-8 Willie…Betmore family goes crazy upstairs and I start looking for hidden video camera
14.1: Despite a late rally by Willie, vengeance is mine.
All kidding aside, I immediately noticed appreciable improvement in Willies game from the level he played at in Derby City. A true gentleman; wonderful, gracious family all around; and great playing conditions make this a must stop when traveling to the Indy area.
Thanks again Willie, see you in Louisville.
IronDon55 said:
his place is easy to find just turn left at the 13th cornfield
IronDon55 said:
willie said i scored a slight edge over sjm in this category but he may have been bull$hitting me. perhaps my knowledge of pop culture exceeded sjm's knowledge of pool culture. maybe we will call it a draw
wally<~~ still trying to figure out where Mt. Repose is in a land with no mountains
Wally,
where would one actually begin counting the cornfields?
I get through Cinci a few times a year (in fact may be heading down in Dec). Where would you recommend to play on north side (near 71-75-and bypass)? If interested in meeting to bang them around let me know.
Thanks, Don
where would one actually begin counting the cornfields?
I get through Cinci a few times a year (in fact may be heading down in Dec). Where would you recommend to play on north side (near 71-75-and bypass)? If interested in meeting to bang them around let me know.
Thanks, Don
IronDon55 said:
Hey Don.
Snookers is a nice place around that area. 9 foot Robertsons with easy pockets.
Michael's is a great place too but the Diamonds there are very unforgiving. Send me a PM. I can usually block out a few hours for a good pool game. I usually check in here 2 or 3 times a week.