Joss Finale - Who's going
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Fred Agnir
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DDKoop said:Seeing it's only about two weeks away I'm curious to know who is going.
Since Jude is no longer going I need to buy someone a drink
Koop - Hope to see many of you there.
As of this writing, I'm about 75% to go.
Fred <~~~ depends on the next card
I'll be there
Umm... Turning Stone is dry, if you want booze you need to bring your own. I'll definitely be bringing some adult beverages for consumption.
Looks like we'll be in for Sat & Sun...
See you there,
JZ
DDKoop said:Seeing it's only about two weeks away I'm curious to know who is going.
Since Jude is no longer going I need to buy someone a drink
Koop - Hope to see many of you there.
Umm... Turning Stone is dry, if you want booze you need to bring your own. I'll definitely be bringing some adult beverages for consumption.
Looks like we'll be in for Sat & Sun...
See you there,
JZ
DDKoop said:
Nope, not kidding. You can bring your own. The more you drink the better they do at the tables.
The main reason they do not sell alcohol is they would then have to raise the age limit to 21 for the Casino and would then lose the business of the 3 major colleges in the area.
See you there,
JZ
TheOne said:
Hey Craig,
Here is the link supplied by AzHousepro. Latest word by JAM was that only 3 spots remain.
http://www.azbilliards.com/vbulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=15566
Regards,
Koop
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Timberly
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As soon as I read be1163's post I thought the exact same thing. LOL, the only problem I can see is that be1163 will be spoiled right off the bat and anything any less (which is pretty much most tourneys) will be disappointing compared to the number of players & calibur of players at this one.DDKoop said:
count me in
i will be there on thursday and then again on Saturday. Hope to see everybody there. if you want to find me just ask Mike Zuglan to point me out or ask mike's girlfriend. anyway. i will be there...only a 1 1/2 hour or so drive. only about 1 minute from the N Y State thruway... Which is 90 West from Albany......................mike
DDKoop said:Seeing it's only about two weeks away I'm curious to know who is going.
Since Jude is no longer going I need to buy someone a drink
Koop - Hope to see many of you there.
i will be there on thursday and then again on Saturday. Hope to see everybody there. if you want to find me just ask Mike Zuglan to point me out or ask mike's girlfriend. anyway. i will be there...only a 1 1/2 hour or so drive. only about 1 minute from the N Y State thruway... Which is 90 West from Albany......................mike
I want to go to this event badly but, I am still up in the air. I have lack of dough and I am still trying to get some of my friends to come out to Ny with me. I would like to get out there for a day or two.
Well, I am most definitely going and am looking forward to it. I am truly amazed at the caliber of the players who are going to be competing for the $25,000-added Joss Tour Season Finale. When a tournament such as this fills up way in advance of the event, it speaks volumes. Everybody knows that there will be a level playing field, and the payouts are kind of sweet, too!
The Joss Tour, in my opinion, is one of the BEST-run in the country. I feel this way because I know for a fact that there is no favoritism and all players are treated equal, the way it is supposed to be. Because the tournaments during the season are held on a weekend, it is economically affordable and the best bang for the buck (IMO). Nobody gets a free ride, and the motto is may the best man/woman win.
BTW, Diana Hoppe is going to be there providing the tournament coverage. Whenever Diana is in the house, it's always a whole lot of fun. She is one of the most upbeat and positive pool folk in the industry, not to mention the fact that her pictures are priceless. She is able to capture the players' personality in a split second in all of her photographs.
Turning Stone Casino sells no alcohol, but you can bring your own. One can smoke cigarettes in designated areas, but as is customary, the tournament will be a no-smoking area. The hotel rooms are exquisite, and sleep, if you're fortunate enough to get some, is blissful. I really liked our hotel room, even though I didn't spend too much time there.
Here's a group shot taken in the hallway of the Turning Stone Casino. Cameras are a no-no in the game rooms, but you can snap away anywhere else in the buildings. There's Keith, Dennis Hatch's Uncle Mark, Ryan "Genie Man" McCreesh who came in second place at the last Joss Tour Turning Stone event, Sugar Shane from Pittsburgh, and a young kid we befriended who won the most money in his lifetime at the casino. He was so cute to watch counting his jellybeans with eyes as big as saucers. I'm sure all five members of this motley crew will be back!
JAM
The Joss Tour, in my opinion, is one of the BEST-run in the country. I feel this way because I know for a fact that there is no favoritism and all players are treated equal, the way it is supposed to be. Because the tournaments during the season are held on a weekend, it is economically affordable and the best bang for the buck (IMO). Nobody gets a free ride, and the motto is may the best man/woman win.
BTW, Diana Hoppe is going to be there providing the tournament coverage. Whenever Diana is in the house, it's always a whole lot of fun. She is one of the most upbeat and positive pool folk in the industry, not to mention the fact that her pictures are priceless. She is able to capture the players' personality in a split second in all of her photographs.
Turning Stone Casino sells no alcohol, but you can bring your own. One can smoke cigarettes in designated areas, but as is customary, the tournament will be a no-smoking area. The hotel rooms are exquisite, and sleep, if you're fortunate enough to get some, is blissful. I really liked our hotel room, even though I didn't spend too much time there.
Here's a group shot taken in the hallway of the Turning Stone Casino. Cameras are a no-no in the game rooms, but you can snap away anywhere else in the buildings. There's Keith, Dennis Hatch's Uncle Mark, Ryan "Genie Man" McCreesh who came in second place at the last Joss Tour Turning Stone event, Sugar Shane from Pittsburgh, and a young kid we befriended who won the most money in his lifetime at the casino. He was so cute to watch counting his jellybeans with eyes as big as saucers. I'm sure all five members of this motley crew will be back!
JAM
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Here's a picture of Keith and the Turning Stone Casino manager of security (I think). Although the staff at the Turning Stone was making sure everything ran smoothly, which it did, quite a few of them were checking out the pool tournament as it unfolded. This fellow was quite friendly and went out of his way to make sure every player was comfortable and had everything they needed. I think he actually had a good time at the pool tournament, too! 
JAM
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The first night of any event is always fun, and at the players meeting of the last Joss tournament at the Turning Stone Casino, it was great catching up with all the pool smut with players from around the country. All of the competitors are practicing on the Diamond tables with visions of the great win dancing in their heads. Greg Sullivan was on site and, as is customary when he is involved, the equipment was topnotch. I mean it was superb, and to hear no complaints from pool players is a rarity, believe me!
Five friends of Keith's pooled their monies together along with Keith and took at shot at the crap tables. It was one of those magical and electrifying experiences, and luck was on our side. We ended up bringing home 4 dimes or more when it was all said and done. The casino table that Keith was rolling the dice on was surrounded by curious onlookers, and EVERYBODY was betting on Keith when he rolled the dice. Before each roll, Keith would pause and then yell out to the crowd, "Are y'all ready?," to which they'd respond, "Roll 'em, Keith. We're with you, Buddy!" The pit bosses were the only faces without smiles. I couldn't believe how lucky Keith was, but every member of his backers committee left the casino with full pockets. Keith is quite the entertainer when he wants to be, but when he's at the crap tables, the Keith McCready Show is quite entertaining, to say the least.
Keith held the first-place trophy at the players meeting on the first night, boasting that he's going to win it for me. I snapped this picture. Scott Tavernier from Snooker's in Providence, RI took home this beautiful keepsake. Wishful thinking, Keith.
JAM
Five friends of Keith's pooled their monies together along with Keith and took at shot at the crap tables. It was one of those magical and electrifying experiences, and luck was on our side. We ended up bringing home 4 dimes or more when it was all said and done. The casino table that Keith was rolling the dice on was surrounded by curious onlookers, and EVERYBODY was betting on Keith when he rolled the dice. Before each roll, Keith would pause and then yell out to the crowd, "Are y'all ready?," to which they'd respond, "Roll 'em, Keith. We're with you, Buddy!" The pit bosses were the only faces without smiles. I couldn't believe how lucky Keith was, but every member of his backers committee left the casino with full pockets. Keith is quite the entertainer when he wants to be, but when he's at the crap tables, the Keith McCready Show is quite entertaining, to say the least.
Keith held the first-place trophy at the players meeting on the first night, boasting that he's going to win it for me. I snapped this picture. Scott Tavernier from Snooker's in Providence, RI took home this beautiful keepsake. Wishful thinking, Keith.
JAM
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Congratulations and thanks are in order to Joss Tournament Director Mike Zuglan. He has worked for quite some time trying make the Turning Stone Casino happen for the Joss Tour, and his hard work and dedication has paid off. This trip is going to be a highlight on the tournament trail, and I can't wait to get on the road in less than 2 weeks and leave this D.C. work grunge behind me. Win or lose, this is going to be non-stop fun.
Long live the Joss Tour. Thanks, Mike Zuglan, for making this event a reality for me and mine!
JAM
Long live the Joss Tour. Thanks, Mike Zuglan, for making this event a reality for me and mine!
JAM
