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Falcon Eddie

Falcon Eddie

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This is the first time in my life I have ever felt this way...I am disgusted , I'm ready to give up playing !! Done with the mindless low life mentality. I liked it better when I was boxing...Talk s#*t get hit...better the rebuke of the wise then the singing of fools.
I have 6 custom tables , lights and spectator chairs. I am in the process of opening a room here in the Keys and for the first time in my life I ready to walk away from it all before it's even opened !!!
I feel like venting , but it feels much worse..sorry for the rant
 
Many lawyers feel the same way but at least you can make an honest living. You have a chance to make a good impression on some young people---just look at the good side.
 
there is always bumps in the road when starting a new buisness....stay strong...I hope to see your Poolroom when I get to Forida again.....OTB
 
There are some guys at our local poolroom that could contribute to helping any new poolroom developing a base of new customers. Ones that can't run 3 balls can amaze you with their masse shots and jump shots on any new cloth. A few others can shout the F word at near 150 decibles when a ball fails to lumber into a 5" pocket. A couple patrons don't mind resting drinks on a nearby table or that meatball sub dripping with extra sauce and cheese. We have a few cue twirlers that can spin a stick like an airplane propeller, but they can not hit the urinal in the mens room. They may work part time operating rides at the carnival or compete at being a human canvas at any new tatoo shop. Some don't use the mens room at all if it's dark outside. Don't leave your jacket unattended. Someone will go through the pockets for your car keys and then search for car for anything of value. There are some good players that can run 3 or 4 racks, but I wonder why they whine, saying they need a handicap in every tournament. They'll offer to play your kid for $5 too. Best of all is the kid at the counter. He likes Acid Rock music and believes he is trying to fill a stadium with sound while you enjoy a game of straight pool or one-pocket. Nice carpet man....is it ok if I bring my dog in here too?
 
Falcon Eddie said:
This is the first time in my life I have ever felt this way...I am disgusted , I'm ready to give up playing !! Done with the mindless low life mentality. I liked it better when I was boxing...Talk s#*t get hit...better the rebuke of the wise then the singing of fools.
I have 6 custom tables , lights and spectator chairs. I am in the process of opening a room here in the Keys and for the first time in my life I ready to walk away from it all before it's even opened !!!
I feel like venting , but it feels much worse..sorry for the rant
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Often in business, your biggest concern is yourself and your attitude as you sit at the desk every day. Your concerns are warranted, you biggest one could easily be in the mirror. Make sure its a short term lease, you'll know after twelve mths.
 
Falcon Eddie said:
This is the first time in my life I have ever felt this way...I am disgusted , I'm ready to give up playing !! Done with the mindless low life mentality. I liked it better when I was boxing...Talk s#*t get hit...better the rebuke of the wise then the singing of fools.
I have 6 custom tables , lights and spectator chairs. I am in the process of opening a room here in the Keys and for the first time in my life I ready to walk away from it all before it's even opened !!!
I feel like venting , but it feels much worse..sorry for the rant
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based on paying attention to, and enjoying your contributions here over the past few years, my sense is that you are a particular man and certainly understand the discipline and dedication that it takes to be successful. You certainly weren't a slacker with your boxing. :smile:

all of that, imo, can and likely would translate into your having a top notch pool room that people would definitely enjoy coming to.

obviously, this is a dream you are pursuing and you have proven that your not the give-up type so hang in there, rise above the current turmoil, and get-r-done. :thumbup:

would really enjoy a nice room to visit in the keys.

GL and keep us posted.

best,
brian kc
 
You've gotta stick with it! My wife and I plan on going to the keys for our next vacation. If you walk away, where will I play pool at???

Best of luck!
 
Without the knuckleheads in our world, how would we learn to appreciate those who deserve it?

Don't sweat the fools, because you cannot escape them. They are everywhere, no matter what line of work or type of business you are involved with. Rather, remember them when the decent customers come in...
 
justadub said:
Without the knuckleheads in our world, how would we learn to appreciate those who deserve it?

Don't sweat the fools, because you cannot escape them. They are everywhere, no matter what line of work or type of business you are involved with. Rather, remember them when the decent customers come in...
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Bingo......................
 
In my basement is a mint condition GC IV. It is my pride and joy. I intend to keep it that way. Whenever someone new plays here I give them a copy of the house rules. No, not game rules, table rules.

1. Do not sit on the table, EVER.
2. Do not place drinks on or near the table, EVER.
3. Anyone striking the table light with a house cue will be issued a cheap
black cue for the remainder of the evening. Thereafter they must bring
their own cue.
4. Paw prints from over use of talcum is not appreciated. Wash your
hands, use a towel.
5. Anyone violating rules 1&2 may be terminated rather than banished,
depending on the whim of the propriator.

This may not work in a setting where your trying to sell table time but it will allow certain peace of mind for having tried. Try posting number 1&2. Enforcing them with a short jab to the head will make you feel better. Replacing some 860 because of wear is one thing, because of a meatball sandwich is another. Do you need that customer?
 
Post signs

in your place of what the house rules are. It may not cure it, but it will help.
I suggest doing what my home room does, having cameras throughout the room, that way they can go back and review tapes, and find out who did what. It also settles disputes on the tables.
 
Hang in there, Eddie. If you really want it to happen, it will. Take it a step at a time.
As a matter of fact that's precisely what my second wife said to me. She said that if I really wanted a divorce, then I should take it a step at a time, beginning with the first step which is out the freakin' door.
I hope I have been of some help. :smile:
 
All things pass in time. Hopefully this feeling will to.

The world is full of low-lifes. You find them in all walks of life and even here on the Internet. Business is no different, except that to a certain extent you have to put up with the low-lifes. When you open your doors, you need to set the parameters of toleration and send them packing if they don't adhere to your rules or they will attempt to tell you how to run your business.

I know you're not going to put up with much of their crap and you shouldn't.

There are a lot more good people in the world than there are low lifes. Build your business around the good and positive people and let the low lifes go their way.

Will the business be named Falcon Eddie's? That would give the low lifes a heads-up. LOL
 
It's easy to be stupid.

I hear you Falcon. Stupid people abound!
They are everywhere, in every store, every
profession and every location in the world.
You can not fix them so fade'em.

There is nothing I enjoy more than a well
run pool room. Open it and at some time
I will quietly pay you a visit and spend some
cash.

Good luck! I will support you when I can.
 
jalapus logan...When I was last in Key West, I played Eddie some at a poolroom there. I'm guessing that he is trying to open a different place than that one. Key West can certainly use it!

Eddie...Is that other room still open? Good luck with your plans.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

jalapus logan said:
You've gotta stick with it! My wife and I plan on going to the keys for our next vacation. If you walk away, where will I play pool at???

Best of luck!
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Buzzard II said:
In my basement is a mint condition GC IV. It is my pride and joy. I intend to keep it that way. Whenever someone new plays here I give them a copy of the house rules. No, not game rules, table rules.

1. Do not sit on the table, EVER.
2. Do not place drinks on or near the table, EVER.
3. Anyone striking the table light with a house cue will be issued a cheap
black cue for the remainder of the evening. Thereafter they must bring
their own cue.
4. Paw prints from over use of talcum is not appreciated. Wash your
hands, use a towel.
5. Anyone violating rules 1&2 may be terminated rather than banished,
depending on the whim of the propriator.

This may not work in a setting where your trying to sell table time but it will allow certain peace of mind for having tried. Try posting number 1&2. Enforcing them with a short jab to the head will make you feel better. Replacing some 860 because of wear is one thing, because of a meatball sandwich is another. Do you need that customer?
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There's nothing in the rules that actually prohibits playing with a meatball sandwich though...
:P
 
I would like to thank everyone for their taking time to encourage and bring my spirits up. It got to where I didn't even want to play on my own ( home ) table. Today is a new day and it has it's own problems so that is what I will work on.
God bless
 
Scott Lee said:
jalapus logan...When I was last in Key West, I played Eddie some at a poolroom there. I'm guessing that he is trying to open a different place than that one. Key West can certainly use it!

Eddie...Is that other room still open? Good luck with your plans.

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
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Hi Scott , It is a different place I'm trying to open ..much different. Up-scale. I wrote in my opening that I had 6- but I actually have 8 custom tables. A billiard table as well. Hope to see you again sometime.. to get that lesson.
Eddie
 
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