That took quite some time putting those pictures and posting. THANK YOU. It was very well done. Felt like I was there and got a great feel for what it's like. Hopefully it continues to thrive as I have never been and it is something I've always wanted to see.
[Lengthy Trip Report] US Open 2013
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Thank you for that great write up...you weren't kidding with long post..nothing like have some thing good to read while having my coffee.
Your comments as to..they play better then me ect..was awsome.
I can tell you really had a great time..I'm greatful you took the time
to share your experiance..I hope you make the dcc too.
Thank you for that great write up...you weren't kidding with long post..nothing like have some thing good to read while having my coffee.
Your comments as to..they play better then me ect..was awsome.
I can tell you really had a great time..I'm greatful you took the time
to share your experiance..I hope you make the dcc too.
Pictures
CreeDo, I was at the Open all week and I enjoyed reading your write up and seeing the great pictures. I was sitting near you for a lot of your pictures especially the Nils/Nick match and I didn't realize you were there or I would have introduced myself. I had a VIP seat on the front row almost in the corner. Great job on this report and maybe we can meet next year.
James
CreeDo, I was at the Open all week and I enjoyed reading your write up and seeing the great pictures. I was sitting near you for a lot of your pictures especially the Nils/Nick match and I didn't realize you were there or I would have introduced myself. I had a VIP seat on the front row almost in the corner. Great job on this report and maybe we can meet next year.
James
Thanks very much guys, it did take a while to write that up. To be honest I could have written more. It was a really exciting feeling, like a kid in a candy shop. So many world champions and so many good matches
to sweat. It gives you a great perspective on the gulf between pros and regular humans.
I do hope to meet all of you. Watch for me next time SCCues,
and 1v1 I hope you make it too. Lou you entered before, do you think you'll come out to the next one?
Everyone, just look for the likely-unshaved big guy in his 30's with with brown hair,
that should narrow it down to 300 dudes. I'll be the one in the VIP section trying to look not-suspicious.
Give the double OK hand signal. Maybe I'll just wear a name tag
to sweat. It gives you a great perspective on the gulf between pros and regular humans.
I do hope to meet all of you. Watch for me next time SCCues,
and 1v1 I hope you make it too. Lou you entered before, do you think you'll come out to the next one?
Everyone, just look for the likely-unshaved big guy in his 30's with with brown hair,
that should narrow it down to 300 dudes. I'll be the one in the VIP section trying to look not-suspicious.
Give the double OK hand signal. Maybe I'll just wear a name tag
This thread could use more pics of Rita imo.
I would have tried for more pics, except for the restraining order 
No but seriously, I see her almost every week at the tournament...
We actually have a few stunners who can run a rack, this little race-to-3 9ball tournament
has attracted a good mix of players, including a pro once in a while.
No but seriously, I see her almost every week at the tournament...
We actually have a few stunners who can run a rack, this little race-to-3 9ball tournament
has attracted a good mix of players, including a pro once in a while.
I would have tried for more pics, except for the restraining order
No but seriously, I see her almost every week at the tournament...
We actually have a few stunners who can run a rack, this little race-to-3 9ball tournament
has attracted a good mix of players, including a pro once in a while.
Ha ha
She is cute!
Dang it!
I was all over there!
would have loved to meet you!
bummer...I was one of 2 ladies there, and we were quite noticeable.
-cp
__________________________________________________________Shane vs. Chris Melling
I love to watch Shane but I really like Chris' game ever since seeing some of
his creative shots in the last Mosconi Cup. He's "the other white Efren".
He has the smoothest backswing I've ever seen, every shot looks is like butter.
We manage to find a decent compromise where we didn't get booted.
You can sit on the steps between bleachers and it's close enough to see it all.
You can stand up for a better look around people's heads and you aren't
blocking anyone's view.
Panorama from the cheap seats: >>> http://i.imgur.com/8XT5tiE.jpg
Pretty much any match with Shane becomes standing room only, not so many
sweating the main room that you can see in the background.
The tall guy in black (top right) is Donny Mills I believe.
Detail shot from the cheap seats. >>> http://i.imgur.com/UXZ2qYB.jpg
I believe the striped shirt bottom right is Yukio Akagariyama.
In front of him is Shannon Behrman. Blocked by the pole is a view
of Omar Shaheen, who gave Shane a tougher time than you'd expect from the score.
Shane looks contemplative as Chris tries to figure out how to get out of a trap.
For the first time ever I noticed Shane breaking with a break cue (to his left)
instead of his playing cue. I didn't get the name of it. It had big grayish
silver text on the side, sort of like the Predator VX's but it wasn't.
Chris jumps pretty good. But I think his kicking has some holes.
Chris staying cool as Shane runs out.
He doesn't get excited and lean forward in his seat if Shane gets faced
with any sort of semi-tester like this 7. Because Shane of course drills it.
Shane barely raises an eyebrow when this shot comes up.
Chris looks on suspiciously as Shane racks. Shane was blasting the balls
right in the face and making the wing ball. This isn't supposed to happen.
At one point Chris got up to inspect Shane's rack, but didn't see anything
worth discussing. However right after this, Shane breaks dry.
Did you know they make telephoto lenses for cell phone cams?
Half tempted to buy one. Shane didn't spend much time in his chair,
Chris's break wasn't as productive and he often had nothing to look at
after making a ball. Shane went on to win 11-6.
There's something about the guy, he puts out an aura and I expect any player
who faces him will feel it. I think someone on AZ once described it as
"otherworldly". You know you're in the presence of superhuman talent.
Famous Faces
Ken Shuman doing his thing. He's been helping this and other events go smoothly
for decades and he's rock steady in the booth as long as he gets some water.
Not so famous faces for many of you, but people from the VA pool scene will
recognize (left to right) Chris Bruner, Larry Kressel, Joey Mastermaker.
Chris has won an Action Pool Tour event, tournaments that feature the likes of
Shaun Wilkie, Mike Davis, Brandon Shuff, and others. His mom works at the
event and seems pretty cool. Larry is a VA state 9 ball champ.
Joey is a strong player and his brother has also won an APT event.
Danny Mastermaker had the bad luck of drawing Shane pretty early.
I was all over there!
would have loved to meet you!
bummer...I was one of 2 ladies there, and we were quite noticeable.
-cp
You're filming that documentary right? Did I hear they tried to kick you out??
Hopefully you can sneak into the next open, and we can meet then.
Good luck with the project.
Thanks for the thorough report and pics!!! Hope to get there myself one day...
Scott
Scott
Coolio!
I ever-so-much enjoyed your still photos compiled from what appeared to be outtakes from a film noir production! In addition to that were your contributions of some bonus shots from the University of Cinema Verite.
All of those visuals -- coupled with an ‘oh gosh, I can’t believe I’m really here’ narrative -- delivered a compelling, and delightful, travelogue for those of us who were under-privileged, travel-wise.
Well played!
Sunny
I ever-so-much enjoyed your still photos compiled from what appeared to be outtakes from a film noir production! In addition to that were your contributions of some bonus shots from the University of Cinema Verite.
All of those visuals -- coupled with an ‘oh gosh, I can’t believe I’m really here’ narrative -- delivered a compelling, and delightful, travelogue for those of us who were under-privileged, travel-wise.
Well played!
Sunny