I did not see the action I was hoping for at the DCC. Probably saved me major $$$.
Things were just too hectic for an old country boy like me. The Ghost and JoeyA, and Lou F. did not woof at me, (was it fear ?)
I think they thought I played as good as my buddy John Henderson (which I don't)
The highlight of my week was at the HOF banquet, where I was called up to say a few words about Flyboy upon his Action Award.
I was a little overserved, (a rare occurance) but I stumbled up and mumbled a few words. I would like to know what they were Steve ?
I wish I could have told the story about Jimmy and I's first meeting, but I didn't remember it till Fly and I were talking downstairs later.
Flyboy was just out of the service, and was working at Wayne's Billiard Academy in Portland, OR.
This was Pre-one pocket days, when I fancied myself quite the 9 ball player.
Jimmy recalled us playing some $20-9 ball, (which was respectable in those days) and I guess I was drilling him pretty good.
My starting bankroll was about $200. As Jimmy tells it, I was soon up about 10 games on him, and he started to un-joint his cue as I was shooting in the last 9 ball. He had never asked to raise it, but I could sense that he wanted to bet more $$$.
Smart ass that I was I said, "you know you can bet more if you want too, do you want to play some for $40 or $50 ?
With the grin only Fly can flash at you, he said, "No but I'll play you some for $400 a game" !
As that would have given me a one game bankroll, I dogged it and said " how about $100 a game" He stuck to his guns and that was the end of the session. No one had more gamble than the Flyman.
We became good friends, and he helped me make some good $$$ in the Northwest. We played a few more times over the years, but never nose-bleed high. No one is more deserving of the Action Award than Flyboy. IMO
If everyone handled their business like Jimmy Spears, pool action would be the best gamble on earth. Luv you man.
Dick
PS. By the way, Congratulations also to Jack Cooney on his well deserved induction to the 1P HOF.
Things were just too hectic for an old country boy like me. The Ghost and JoeyA, and Lou F. did not woof at me, (was it fear ?)
I think they thought I played as good as my buddy John Henderson (which I don't)
The highlight of my week was at the HOF banquet, where I was called up to say a few words about Flyboy upon his Action Award.
I was a little overserved, (a rare occurance) but I stumbled up and mumbled a few words. I would like to know what they were Steve ?
I wish I could have told the story about Jimmy and I's first meeting, but I didn't remember it till Fly and I were talking downstairs later.
Flyboy was just out of the service, and was working at Wayne's Billiard Academy in Portland, OR.
This was Pre-one pocket days, when I fancied myself quite the 9 ball player.
Jimmy recalled us playing some $20-9 ball, (which was respectable in those days) and I guess I was drilling him pretty good.
My starting bankroll was about $200. As Jimmy tells it, I was soon up about 10 games on him, and he started to un-joint his cue as I was shooting in the last 9 ball. He had never asked to raise it, but I could sense that he wanted to bet more $$$.
Smart ass that I was I said, "you know you can bet more if you want too, do you want to play some for $40 or $50 ?
With the grin only Fly can flash at you, he said, "No but I'll play you some for $400 a game" !
As that would have given me a one game bankroll, I dogged it and said " how about $100 a game" He stuck to his guns and that was the end of the session. No one had more gamble than the Flyman.
We became good friends, and he helped me make some good $$$ in the Northwest. We played a few more times over the years, but never nose-bleed high. No one is more deserving of the Action Award than Flyboy. IMO
If everyone handled their business like Jimmy Spears, pool action would be the best gamble on earth. Luv you man.
Dick
PS. By the way, Congratulations also to Jack Cooney on his well deserved induction to the 1P HOF.
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