lessons at my house, whos in
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hi
well i have a few people already who are coming.as of right now my first visitor will be june 19-21.im officially offering this package now .if interested pm me and i will make my schedule around the convenient dates for all parties involved.i might have to start taking deposits because alot of scheduling will be involved for me .i hope that seems fair.take carejohn schmidt said:
easy-e said:How much if we don't want the lessons? I just want to live with you for a weekend
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Okay Schmidt, here's the deal. If you see someone camped outside your house with a "John Schmidt is super dreamy" banner in hand..........don't let them in
I figure that $300/day cash for anyone's time is pretty good. Figure in two nights at a hotel (min $100/night) and a dinner, transportation to and from the airport and you are getting close to your number. The real key is whether you can impart knowledge in that two days or not. If so, its the deal of a lifetime. If not, I can stay home and get screamed at by Marty Herman. 
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I read "Easy" as "Earl"!!! I just about busted out. Good thing I didn't, I'm at work!!!beetle said:
[EDIT on topic]If I were staying at a top player's house, I wouldn't want to quit working after 5 hours a day. I might not want to put in marathon lesson sessions, but maybe after dinner we could just play some more. I don't mind being a rack boy.
But personally, I would be disappointed to fly out and stay someplace for over 48 hours, but "play" (work, learn...) for only 10.I don't mean to say this is a bad value. As other's pointed out $100 an hour is reasonable for a top player, especially with accommodations, food, etc... My reaction is more based on how much I love to play pool (and hate doing everything else) than on the price.
Still, an awesome idea John.
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hi
the person would be more than welcome to play against me for the rest of the evening after dinner.as far as people coming over that are crazy or something thats not a problem.ill talk to them on phone first.actually im hoping to get some people that i already know.im not worried though ,ive been on road for weeks with some poolplayers that were nightmares.i can get along with anyone for 2 days lol.arsenius said:I read "Easy" as "Earl"!!! I just about busted out. Good thing I didn't, I'm at work!!!
[EDIT on topic]If I were staying at a top player's house, I wouldn't want to quit working after 5 hours a day. I might not want to put in marathon lesson sessions, but maybe after dinner we could just play some more. I don't mind being a rack boy.
I don't mean to say this is a bad value. As other's pointed out $100 an hour is reasonable for a top player, especially with accommodations, food, etc... My reaction is more based on how much I love to play pool (and hate doing everything else) than on the price.
Still, an awesome idea John.
How many rooms does your trailer have John?john schmidt said:
I think you are doing this too cheap personally. To anyone out there who is considering this weekend of pool instruction, most of the top Pros recognize John as one of the best player/instructors around. Whith the savings on hotel and food while out of town this makes the deal even better. I was going to say "good luck John" but I think you will be booked out for a while and I think you MUST collect a deposit as things happen, people forget and make other plans etc. Great opportunity, stay and John's trailer and eat top ramen all weekend Whooo hoo,
Kudos to you John! You don't see many pros, hardly any, make an offer like this to the public. I think the price is very reasonable, and a 20$ non-refundable deposit is more than fair. You are commiting your entire 3 day weekend to this person and everything that you are including, this deserves a deposit and a little money for your "abandoned" time if he/she cancels.
For those that are interested in John's offer, I have some advice for you (from personal experience, but not with John)...
You're going there to learn and enjoy the weekend, otherwise you wouldn't pay for it. Go there with a WIDE open mind, listen and watch everything that takes place. If for some reason you start to day dream or get tired, tell John, I'm sure he'll understand and take a break. Otherwise the rest of the instruction time won't be as affective as it could be. Look at this weekend as a doctors visit. You were given some medicine, go home and take the medicine a few times each week and before you know it you'll start to feel better. Don't expect a miracle overnight cure, it takes time and dedication!
Side Note: the Panhandle is such a wonderful place to vacation and live. My family and I will actually be moving to that area in a few years when my wife retires from the Air Force.
Best of luck to John and all that visit him!
Zim
For those that are interested in John's offer, I have some advice for you (from personal experience, but not with John)...
You're going there to learn and enjoy the weekend, otherwise you wouldn't pay for it. Go there with a WIDE open mind, listen and watch everything that takes place. If for some reason you start to day dream or get tired, tell John, I'm sure he'll understand and take a break. Otherwise the rest of the instruction time won't be as affective as it could be. Look at this weekend as a doctors visit. You were given some medicine, go home and take the medicine a few times each week and before you know it you'll start to feel better. Don't expect a miracle overnight cure, it takes time and dedication!
Side Note: the Panhandle is such a wonderful place to vacation and live. My family and I will actually be moving to that area in a few years when my wife retires from the Air Force.
Best of luck to John and all that visit him!
Zim
john schmidt said:
oo oo oo.. stories please
I thought Marty was barred from most poolrooms?stikapos said:I figure that $300/day cash for anyone's time is pretty good. Figure in two nights at a hotel (min $100/night) and a dinner, transportation to and from the airport and you are getting close to your number. The real key is whether you can impart knowledge in that two days or not. If so, its the deal of a lifetime. If not, I can stay home and get screamed at by Marty Herman.
tim
It was kinda said in jest. Actually, I get along pretty well with Marty, seeing him from time to time at the trotters. But when he did teach, he was a bugger! Joe T was the same way. They both wanted so badly to make someone better in those early days. Both have mellowed quite a bit since then. And we all know the genius that Joe T has turned into...
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hi
like i said i put this out there to get a feel what people would like to do.i have got 3 people already sending deposits and it looks like june 19-21 is my first student.june 27-30 is my next .anyway thanks for the response guys and gals and looking forward to working with you .the livingroom has a new diamond, 9ft,simonis cloth,diamond light , aramith balls ,tv, video camera,ball cleaner everything is just right to have a good time and learn.take carejohn schmidt said:
I know John and I am sure if we had more time to spend together he would be a good friend, as it is now we know each other and talk occasionally, I will 100% vouch for him. Anyone who would take up him on this offer will be happy no doubt about it. No he didnt ask me to say this, if I felt otherwise I wouldnt say anything.
Second, John when I get my 12' snooker table up your more than welcome to come play on it-its the real thing not a 90 year old american table I wont charge you $1000 for lessions, my rate is $2500. Seriously when ever your in vegas i'm less than 10 min from the strip. Its on me.
Second, John when I get my 12' snooker table up your more than welcome to come play on it-its the real thing not a 90 year old american table I wont charge you $1000 for lessions, my rate is $2500.
Seriously when ever your in vegas i'm less than 10 min from the strip. Its on me.
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easy-e said:How much if we don't want the lessons? I just want to live with you for a weekend
e, if you saw his girlfriend...............................I'm not going to say anything else because it could all be interpreted poorly but she is
smmmmmmmmokin' HOT.
Oh yeah, John's lessons are pretty cool too.
JoeyA