I recently took a trip out to CA to see an old friend Frank Almanza who I hadnt seen in probably 20 years. I grew up playing in a pool hall called Shooters in Upland CA and as a kid I used to watch some great players play. One of those players was Frank. I really wasnt old enough to play in there (you had to be 21) but the manager knew I was pretty straight and loved the game. Anyhow - Frank was probably top dog in this place and I used to watch him play for hours. The way he would make the cue dance around the table playing 9 ball, and watching him play golf with pin-point position was truly awesome. I flew in to CA and Frank picked me up at the airport, we had lunch, and I got to play one of the best (if not the best) older player in all of California. I want to tell you what an honor it was to play you Frank and how much I enjoyed playing on your table (for those of you that dont know - Frank has one of the nicest home rooms I have ever been in). Took me a while to adjust to the 4 inch pockets (still having nightmares about that jawed 6 ball at hill-hill). Got spanked bad at one pocket.
Just wanted to thank you again publicly Frank for a wonderful afternoon of pool and catching up on old times!
Just wanted to thank you again publicly Frank for a wonderful afternoon of pool and catching up on old times!
