Ok. I have been driving around since I have been back from Afghanistan and trying to visit different pool rooms. The only room I had set in my mind to not miss was John's room in Wheeling, WV, Schmidt's Billiards.
I had gotten to meet Mr. Schmidt when I was stationed at Ft. Irwin, CA while playing at Gary's Victor Billiards a few years ago, I got to see what a great guy John was. It was then that I began to look up to him for his game ability, personality, and his love for the sport.
On 8 july my travel began towards Wheeling and I was excited already. My wife and I got into town around 1am and we got a room in anticipation for going to the pool room the next day. We explored the town for a bit then went to the parking lot a little before opening. Mr. Schmidt came pulling up on his motocycle with his golf driver hanging off the side. I chuckled as I got out to shake hands and he greeted my wife and I warmly as if we hang out all the time.
The room is cozy with a lot of regulars. Despite most of them thinking I was a ringer brought in, the crowd and atmosphere were welcoming. John treated my wife and I as his guests and I'm not at liberty to discuss details, but despite having a very bad day, John was a wonderful host and I couldn't imagine a better visit.
We played some one pocket, talked a bit, but overall my opinion of John Schmidt remains the same. He is a class act and as far as a representative of professional pool players, Mr. Schmidt is the pinnicle. If your ever in the area make sure you visit.
John, if you read this, thank you for a great visit, you got the breaks.
Carl
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I had gotten to meet Mr. Schmidt when I was stationed at Ft. Irwin, CA while playing at Gary's Victor Billiards a few years ago, I got to see what a great guy John was. It was then that I began to look up to him for his game ability, personality, and his love for the sport.
On 8 july my travel began towards Wheeling and I was excited already. My wife and I got into town around 1am and we got a room in anticipation for going to the pool room the next day. We explored the town for a bit then went to the parking lot a little before opening. Mr. Schmidt came pulling up on his motocycle with his golf driver hanging off the side. I chuckled as I got out to shake hands and he greeted my wife and I warmly as if we hang out all the time.
The room is cozy with a lot of regulars. Despite most of them thinking I was a ringer brought in, the crowd and atmosphere were welcoming. John treated my wife and I as his guests and I'm not at liberty to discuss details, but despite having a very bad day, John was a wonderful host and I couldn't imagine a better visit.
We played some one pocket, talked a bit, but overall my opinion of John Schmidt remains the same. He is a class act and as far as a representative of professional pool players, Mr. Schmidt is the pinnicle. If your ever in the area make sure you visit.
John, if you read this, thank you for a great visit, you got the breaks.
Carl
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