Go for it
It has been over 13 yrs. Glad to be back
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Welcome back. Congrats on retirement. Enjoy it. I am 65and almost there myself. Love to play pool and hope to roll em til I have to take ‘THE DIRT NAP”. lol.
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Looks like a nice place. Sadly it comes with Colorado winters. I came through Colorado many years ago during the summer and was so taken with it, I moved to Parker outside of Denver. Then winter cameCheck out:
Over Christmas, I was in Colorado Springs, CO for a couple of days, and I was surprised to find a pool room in the downtown (?) area called The Crooked Cue. It's a couple of blocks east of I25 which runs North-South through the city. The bartender said the tables were five months old:
7 x 9' blue label Diamonds with Tournament Blue cloth, black rails.
1 x 10' CraftMaster with Tournament Blue cloth, skinny rails made of tan wood. Probably a used table when installed.
11 x 7' Diamonds with Tournament Blue cloth, black rails.
New style rectangular lights overhead.
Aramith...
. I moved again as soon as spring arrived. My hats off to those that can endure the winters there, I wasn’t built for that.welcome back
i try to follow the advice below during my retirement
i recommend it highly
That was me 4 years ago, for me it was 10 or 11 years, I didn't pick up a cue once in that time and it was like learning all over again, I did however remember every bad habit I had in the past though, I'm making progress, I took my first lesson from a certified PBIA billiards instructor about a year ago and I can't tell you how much it cut my learning curve, there are things I don't believe I would have ever discovered on my own, my only regret is not taking that first lesson when I first started to learn how to play pool.
Thanks very much for your military service and your service to our soldiers by working at the VA. Very sorry to hear that you're having health issues. Seems like most of us who served also have health issues, I guess it's just part of the game, I don't know. Anyway, it's great to have you back. Hopefully, you'll be back on your feet and no longer suffering from the health issues, you have currently very soon.
Take care my friend thanks for all you do!!!!!!!
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I “got” retired in April 2019 because of the downturn of COVID. No matter, I was going to retire in December of that year anyway.
I have owned a table for years but I never really learned the game properly until I moved and retired.
Retirement is frigging awesome! I turn 70 in November and it’s been a fortunate circumstance that I can play or practice whenever I want now (subject to driving the Spousal Unit crazy.)
I never was all that good; I didn’t know what I didn’t know…but it’s been great working on my game. Lately I am a legitimate threat to BnR any given rack so it’s great at my age to be playing better than I have ever played.
Retirement is great! I hope you rediscover your groove and recapture the magic of your youth and of this game. Welcome back.
Spend the time well; you’ve earned it!!!!!
I have owned a table for years but I never really learned the game properly until I moved and retired.
Retirement is frigging awesome! I turn 70 in November and it’s been a fortunate circumstance that I can play or practice whenever I want now (subject to driving the Spousal Unit crazy.)
I never was all that good; I didn’t know what I didn’t know…but it’s been great working on my game. Lately I am a legitimate threat to BnR any given rack so it’s great at my age to be playing better than I have ever played.
Retirement is great! I hope you rediscover your groove and recapture the magic of your youth and of this game. Welcome back.
Spend the time well; you’ve earned it!!!!!
Thank you manwon. I think I am back to somewhat being healthy. I have been backpacking pretty regular, and I did a 25 mile hike this past weekend and it felt good to get out in nature. I am planning on doing a 250-mile section of the Appalachian trail in the spring and I am excited about doing that.Thanks very much for your military service and your service to our soldiers by working at the VA. Very sorry to hear that you're having health issues. Seems like most of us who served also have health issues, I guess it's just part of the game, I don't know. Anyway, it's great to have you back. Hopefully, you'll be back on your feet and no longer suffering from the health issues, you have currently very soon.
Take care my friend thanks for all you do!!!!!!!
I started the azbilliards cue buildoff back in like 2012 or so... after that I was looking at buying a pool room......but then I started having some health issues and I just stopped playing, so the pool hall thingy didnt happen either.
I just talked to Clayton Anderson from Diamond Direct and mid Dec they are delivering a new 7ft table with Littman perimeter light, new Aramith balls and a Diamond cue ball cleaner. I am definitely enjoying playing again.
Well, I'm very glad that you're back and that your health is improved because life sucks without having a good health. It's great that he also got yourself a table that's a hell of a deal. You got it all set up now man best table in the world. I sold my full room in 2013 and me and my wife moved to South Korea in 2014 and we've been here ever since. Life good no problems so far both of us are in good health as long as that continues. In my opinion everything is good to go.
Well, it's great to hear from you and again congratulations on your health man. I'm very glad to hear that you're doing well.
Congratulations, Shawn, and I wish you the best.
I followed a similar path in that I was away from the game for over 10 years before nearing retirement, then bought a house and put in a table. I struggled with getting my form back and became somewhat frustrated.
One bit of advice, but only if it seems fun for you, is to join a league. I did for the first time and have really enjoyed, and it forces me to concentrate and become a better player.
Good luck with whatever you do!
Paul
Thanks Paul! I do intend on joining a local pool league. I think it is fun and a good way to meet new people since I have only lived here about 1.5yrs. The guy I bought the home off of put in a 200 yard shooting range so I can also blow off some steam shooting my pistols and also my long guns. Lots to do around the house so I will be busy after I retire and playing pool will be a great way to keep me busy during the evenings too.
We have more in common than I realized! Gun collector, target shooter, reloader, etc.
Congratulations on your upcoming retirement. Retirement can be fantastic for your pool game. I had played league pool for years, but was plateaued. Satisfying, but not very good. Working 40 hours a week, family obligations, etc etc just makes it tough to improve. After retirement I put a table in the basement and went to work. Not just practice, but a close focus on improving fundamentals. At 74 I am playing the best pool of my life. Go for it!
I believe the vast majority of government employees are the same: they are working hard every day within the boundaries required to serve the public.
I agree. There are a few that just want to draw a check, but the vast majority of VA employees just want to serve our active duty, veterans and dependents. I am gonna be sad to go, but its time for me to move on along!
Congrats to making it there!