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[blud]

thanks

Who believes Bluemarlin, a first-time poster, is 18, "sir"?

Drivermaker, I have read your posts with interest and find some of your remarks offensive and abrasive to a few targeted folks. How dare you insult Leonard Blueworth, one of the most celebrated cue arists in this country, and maybe the world, with your twisted comments! You can take a swing at me now, but I most likely will not recipricate. I agree with the negative impact of profanity on a public pool forum, for what it's worth, but I deem your posts, Drivermaker, just as repulsive, if not worse.

ManlyShot

Hey shot, many thanks for your kind words.

Blud

 

[drivermaker]

Who believes Bluemarlin, a first-time poster, is 18, "sir"?

Drivermaker, I have read your posts with interest and find some of your remarks offensive and abrasive to a few targeted folks. How dare you insult Leonard Blueworth, one of the most celebrated cue arists in this country, and maybe the world, with your twisted comments! You can take a swing at me now, but I most likely will not recipricate. I agree with the negative impact of profanity on a public pool forum, for what it's worth, but I deem your posts, Drivermaker, just as repulsive, if not worse.

ManlyShot

Well Blumarlin said that he was 18 in his own post...can't you read? So are you saying he was also a shill?

He might be a good cue artist, but no one's position in life can stop or insulate them from being a jerk or make stupid, idiotic comments. Do you remember the one Ted Turner made about "only weak people get involved with religion". There's a guy with tons of dough and respected more in the business world than Leonard Bludworth saying asinine things. You can hear some elected politician that's respected say ridiculous things weekly, and yes, they should be insulted. And we have every right to do it.
So, tune me out dude. When you see my name up there, don't go...simple as that. Let's face it...you don't like me...and I don't like you. Adios

 

[manlyshot]

Well Blumarlin said that he was 18 in his own post...can't you read? So are you saying he was also a shill?

So, tune me out dude. When you see my name up there, don't go...simple as that. Let's face it...you don't like me...and I don't like you. Adios

You couldn't resist taking a swing, Drivermaker. I have never heard of you, but I am aware of the accomplishments of Leonard Bludworth.

Everybody on this forum is equal, Leonard Bludworth, Drivermaker, Manlyshot, and Ted Turner. Some have a demonstrated history of expertise in pool and can contribute a wealth of knowledge to this forum, and then there are others who like to "stir the pot" and initiate a flame and keep it going. That is your demonstrated track record, Drivermaker, as evidenced by your participation in continuous dialogues of dribble.

ManlyShot

 

[bluemarlin]

I appreciate your coming on here, but at 18 you must have better things to do than argue with geezers. Let me be the first to suggest a good poon reconnaissance mission.

I'm the only one of all of my friends that loves pool like I do. My father used to, but has since sworn off of serious pool because it took him away from his family too often. Therefore, I have to find some place to feed my hunger, and this forum certainly helps a bit.

 

[drivermaker]

You couldn't resist taking a swing, Drivermaker. I have never heard of you, but I am aware of the accomplishments of Leonard Bludworth.

Everybody on this forum is equal, Leonard Bludworth, Drivermaker, Manlyshot, and Ted Turner. Some have a demonstrated history of expertise in pool and can contribute a wealth of knowledge to this forum,

ManlyShot

I see that we have another hypocrite in the coyote pack. YOU said that your last post was going to be your only one, and here you are back again.

Just because you've never heard of me, that doesn't mean that I don't have a list of accomplishments and am also highly recognized. Did you ever stop to think that it could be in another field, or are you just a one show pony.

Everybody on this forum is equal, Leonard Bludworth, Drivermaker, Manlyshot and Ted Turner. Aaaaaah....didn't you leave somebody out Mr. Cheapshot?
How about Bernie? Why is he treated like an outcast and told to leave, shut up, or called names? Can you answer that one Cheapshot? No, you cannot because you're another hypocrite in the coyote pack.

 

[blud]

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You couldn't resist taking a swing, Drivermaker. I have never heard of you, but I am aware of the accomplishments of Leonard Bludworth.

Everybody on this forum is equal, Leonard Bludworth, Drivermaker, Manlyshot, and Ted Turner. Some have a demonstrated history of expertise in pool and can contribute a wealth of knowledge to this forum, and then there are others who like to "stir the pot" and initiate a flame and keep it going. That is your demonstrated track record, Drivermaker, as evidenced by your participation in continuous dialogues of dribble.

ManlyShot Please Check your PM's.
blud

 

[yobagua]

I just read an interesting article written by Allison Fisher in Inside Pool-Jan 2004. It was titled the 4 T's. In it Allison talks about being 13 and going to a snooker club that opened up to kids from 11 to 17. They were put in groups and competed against each other. They were awarded not only for their play but best dressed, sportsmanship, and even refereeing. It is no wonder that there is a big audience for snooker in the UK. The approach to the sport is done professionally and with the thought of growth in mind. If we are talking about KIDS, lets forget about hammering each other and think of ways we can demand organizations like the BCA etc can help KIDS and introduce them to our sport in a professional way. It would be great if a Leonard Bludworth could be apart of that program and teach young people the merits of a cue. Allisons first cue was a cheap screw on tip type of thing then she went on to a one piece. People like Bernie who seems to have an incessant amount of energy and time can participate in a program to counsel kids in a league. He would be learning as well as teaching.

My first experience in a YMCA Basketball league as a 12 year old was the greatest. I would never play pro but have followed the game all my life and am a fan. The people I encountered were great role models. If we really cared about our sport and our KIDS we would stop this kind of carping back and forth. It doesnt do any service.

As a side note after reading this article I really envied those kids. As a kid when I started playing I learned-How to hide my bankroll in case I got mugged, How to read the racing form, and various scams like the "Samson and Delilah" bet or the "I can role the cue ball under the cue" con. These were just ordinary things that were passed on to us. Nothing about sportsmanship or best dressed or things like that.

 

[drivermaker]

I just read an interesting article written by Allison Fisher in Inside Pool-Jan 2004. It was titled the 4 T's. In it Allison talks about being 13 and going to a snooker club that opened up to kids from 11 to 17. They were put in groups and competed against each other. They were awarded not only for their play but best dressed, sportsmanship, and even refereeing. It is no wonder that there is a big audience for snooker in the UK. The approach to the sport is done professionally and with the thought of growth in mind. If we are talking about KIDS, lets forget about hammering each other and think of ways we can demand organizations like the BCA etc can help KIDS and introduce them to our sport in a professional way. It would be great if a Leonard Bludworth could be apart of that program and teach young people the merits of a cue. Allisons first cue was a cheap screw on tip type of thing then she went on to a one piece. People like Bernie who seems to have an incessant amount of energy and time can participate in a program to counsel kids in a league. He would be learning as well as teaching.

My first experience in a YMCA Basketball league as a 12 year old was the greatest. I would never play pro but have followed the game all my life and am a fan. The people I encountered were great role models. If we really cared about our sport and our KIDS we would stop this kind of carping back and forth. It doesnt do any service.

As a side note after reading this article I really envied those kids. As a kid when I started playing I learned-How to hide my bankroll in case I got mugged, How to read the racing form, and various scams like the "Samson and Delilah" bet or the "I can role the cue ball under the cue" con. These were just ordinary things that were passed on to us. Nothing about sportsmanship or best dressed or things like that.

I told you that I really appreciated a number of your posts and I wasn't trying to appease you either. THIS is really a good one. That is being done now throughout the world in jr. golf camps where kids are involved from age 5 on up. They're tutored not only in how to play the game, but also course etiquette, rules, proper dress, and a code of conduct. That's the future of golf. Is pool really that much different than it was years ago other than the tables being in glitter palaces?

 

[Rickw]

Tap! Tap! Tap!

Spot on Yobagua! I feel the same way. The real future to this game's success lies in getting kids involved in a positive way. My son got involved in tournament play for kids when he was 12. It was a very positive experience and there were some great kids involved. Kids had to maintain a certain GPA to participate. The problem is, there just aren't enough events like this during the course of a year. I really think they need to get the schools involved in pool; make it a PE course or something. That would be great!

I just read an interesting article written by Allison Fisher in Inside Pool-Jan 2004. It was titled the 4 T's. In it Allison talks about being 13 and going to a snooker club that opened up to kids from 11 to 17. They were put in groups and competed against each other. They were awarded not only for their play but best dressed, sportsmanship, and even refereeing. It is no wonder that there is a big audience for snooker in the UK. The approach to the sport is done professionally and with the thought of growth in mind. If we are talking about KIDS, lets forget about hammering each other and think of ways we can demand organizations like the BCA etc can help KIDS and introduce them to our sport in a professional way. It would be great if a Leonard Bludworth could be apart of that program and teach young people the merits of a cue. Allisons first cue was a cheap screw on tip type of thing then she went on to a one piece. People like Bernie who seems to have an incessant amount of energy and time can participate in a program to counsel kids in a league. He would be learning as well as teaching.

My first experience in a YMCA Basketball league as a 12 year old was the greatest. I would never play pro but have followed the game all my life and am a fan. The people I encountered were great role models. If we really cared about our sport and our KIDS we would stop this kind of carping back and forth. It doesnt do any service.

As a side note after reading this article I really envied those kids. As a kid when I started playing I learned-How to hide my bankroll in case I got mugged, How to read the racing form, and various scams like the "Samson and Delilah" bet or the "I can role the cue ball under the cue" con. These were just ordinary things that were passed on to us. Nothing about sportsmanship or best dressed or things like that.

 

[bluemarlin]

Tap! Tap! Tap!

Spot on Yobagua! I feel the same way. The real future to this game's success lies in getting kids involved in a positive way. My son got involved in tournament play for kids when he was 12. It was a very positive experience and there were some great kids involved. Kids had to maintain a certain GPA to participate. The problem is, there just aren't enough events like this during the course of a year. I really think they need to get the schools involved in pool; make it a PE course or something. That would be great!

It is, at my school at least (a public school across the river from st. louis). Each semester of p.e. you get to choose a new activity for every 3 weeks. Usually they give the choice between pool and bowling (so most usually choose bowling... for some odd reason) for one of those 3-week periods. We take a bus to the local bowling ally for the activity.

 

[Troy]

I was about age 15 and started hanging out at a bowling alley with 5 pool tables. An "old man" (he was maybe 60) I called "Papy" grabbed me and the first thing he taught me was about sportsmanship -- table manners, etc. He refused to teach me anything about pool until I demonstrated some courtesy to other players and the equipment.

Troy...~~~ That was a long, long time ago...

As a side note after reading this article I really envied those kids. As a kid when I started playing I learned-How to hide my bankroll in case I got mugged, How to read the racing form, and various scams like the "Samson and Delilah" bet or the "I can role the cue ball under the cue" con. These were just ordinary things that were passed on to us. Nothing about sportsmanship or best dressed or things like that.

 

[blud]

nice

I was about age 15 and started hanging out at a bowling alley with 5 pool tables. An "old man" (he was maybe 60) I called "Papy" grabbed me and the first thing he taught me was about sportsmanship -- table manners, etc. He refused to teach me anything about pool until I demonstrated some courtesy to other players and the equipment.

Troy...~~~ That was a long, long time ago...

Hey guys, Isn't it so nice to have good postive thoughts and good in put. Good for you folks.

blud

 

[kyle]

It amazes me that every generation tries to shelter thier kids from the evils of society, I'd bet most of us were told to stay away from the pool room (partley due to swearing) like thier parents told them that Rock'n Roll was wrong. The only thing that each generation has in common is that most of them rebeled. Kids today have grown up with the internet and with that unlimited accsess to unsuitable entertainment. While the parents of today struggle to hide thier kids from the violence of video games and the offensive language on television they fail to realize that they are one click away from things we couldn't even imagine 20 years ago.

 

[drivermaker]

Hey guys, Isn't it so nice to have good postive thoughts and good in put. Good for you folks.
blud

Bludworth...I'm extremely pleased to see how you've replied back so positively to Yobagua's idea and call to action when he suggested you. When do you see youself being able to get this started in your area? My respect for you just might be on the upswing.

 

[drivermaker]

It amazes me that every generation tries to shelter thier kids from the evils of society, I'd bet most of us were told to stay away from the pool room (partley due to swearing) like thier parents told them that Rock'n Roll was wrong. The only thing that each generation has in common is that most of them rebeled. Kids today have grown up with the internet and with that unlimited accsess to unsuitable entertainment. While the parents of today struggle to hide thier kids from the violence of video games and the offensive language on television they fail to realize that they are one click away from things we couldn't even imagine 20 years ago.

I don't know what era you grew up in but my parents tried to keep me out of the pool room due to the guys that hung out there. Swearing played no role in it whatsoever. There were numbers runners, big time gamblers on everything from horses, to cards, to football and baseball games, to pool, in that order. Card games went on in the back room of the pool room 24/7. Those same younger and older men also had arrest records for drunkedness, fighting, robbery, assault and battery and other sundry crimes. Some of them worked and had full time jobs, others made their money gambling and illegally. THAT'S what they didn't want me to fall into, the illegal stuff.

 

[!Smorgass Bored]

"As the twig is bent, so the tree shall grow", "The acorn doesn't fall far from the tree."
Cursing is strictly a vocabulary crutch for inarticulate MFs...

 

[drivermaker]

"As the twig is bent, so the tree shall grow", "The acorn doesn't fall far from the tree."
Cursing is strictly a vocabulary crutch for inarticulate MFs...

And with that, I bid thee a goodnight....ROTFLMAO