I was just out playing my good friend, who is something of a mentor to me. It was getting close to time to quit, we both have early morning jobs. He says, "I'll race you to the end of the table, then I'm outta here". He had two coins that he placed under the rail at the center of the foot rail. As most of you know, a race to the other end, is a race to nine.
I got the first game, actually I lucked the nine in, while attempting a two way shot on the one. I was keyed, it was probably the first time, that I ever had the lead in a race against him.
OK, to make a long story short, I really concentrated and did all I could to not let my emotions get the best of me. I was behind three times in the race. I finally came out the winner, 9 to 7.
Usually, when we race to nine, I only win an average of maybe three games. I have gotten to 5 before. I don't think I ever got blanked.
After I won, he said, "Congratulations. Do you know what you won?"
"Bragging rights?" I asked.
"You won those two pennies." he said, as he pointed to the markers.
I told him, "I am going to have the pennies mounted on a plaque".
Anyway, it was exciting for me, and I wanted to share it with you all. It's times like these, that make all the practice and frustrations, worthwhile. I'm sure, tomorrow he will give me a good thumping on the table, but for now I'm feeling just fine.
Tracy <---
I got the first game, actually I lucked the nine in, while attempting a two way shot on the one. I was keyed, it was probably the first time, that I ever had the lead in a race against him.
OK, to make a long story short, I really concentrated and did all I could to not let my emotions get the best of me. I was behind three times in the race. I finally came out the winner, 9 to 7.
Usually, when we race to nine, I only win an average of maybe three games. I have gotten to 5 before. I don't think I ever got blanked.
After I won, he said, "Congratulations. Do you know what you won?"
"Bragging rights?" I asked.
"You won those two pennies." he said, as he pointed to the markers.
I told him, "I am going to have the pennies mounted on a plaque".
Anyway, it was exciting for me, and I wanted to share it with you all. It's times like these, that make all the practice and frustrations, worthwhile. I'm sure, tomorrow he will give me a good thumping on the table, but for now I'm feeling just fine.
Tracy <---
Cherish your pennies... you really should showcase them in some small way. Go check out one of those trophy stores. They carry much more than just trophies... you might be able to find something small & cheap to set them in as a nice little reminder. 
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