Hello all in AZ, and greetings.
I just joined here formally as I have been a visitor for a long time. My formal name is James, I go by the nick-name "Jay." I am 51 (still think I am 31) sometimes,and I LOVE THE GAME OF POOL ! I am a machinist by trade so I tend to be very precise and analytical toward things.
My love for the game of pool started when I was young with the influence of my father. He belonged to pool and bowling leagues, playing weekly. Once in awhile; he would visit local taprooms and play pool there all night while I sat on a barstool sipping coca-cola watching him. He won often. As a 10 yr old, I didn't understand leagues, as I look back I figure he was a S/L 7 now. One weekend he took me to Atlantic City (I believe), to see an exhibition. One of them was Willie Mosconi. What he did with billiards balls made my father's antics on a table look silly. I was amazed at how he would explain where all the balls were going BEFORE he shot. Even more amazing to a 10 yr old was him telling everyone where ALL the balls were going to go; not just the ones he intended to pocket. This 10 yr old was hooked!
My 14th Birthday got me an 8 ft table. I would spend a couple hrs a day trying to beat dad. My teen yrs left me playing king of the hill in 8 or 9 Ball on any place that would let me in to play. A career, marriage and fatherhood let the game fade through the years; yet the passion for the game was still there.
I started playing again a few yrs ago in 2 leagues, one a bar league, the other an in-house pool hall league. Currently a S/L 4-5. I have also been a guest here since 2009, primarily for tornament schedules,and to keep track of a few players I know.
I play 8 ball, 9 ball and rotation. (would love to get to know more in my area that play rotation!) It is my hope to get to know a few people here, and perhaps to help others as well. Thanks for reading !
"Jay" aka;
Dunnn51
I just joined here formally as I have been a visitor for a long time. My formal name is James, I go by the nick-name "Jay." I am 51 (still think I am 31) sometimes,and I LOVE THE GAME OF POOL ! I am a machinist by trade so I tend to be very precise and analytical toward things.
My love for the game of pool started when I was young with the influence of my father. He belonged to pool and bowling leagues, playing weekly. Once in awhile; he would visit local taprooms and play pool there all night while I sat on a barstool sipping coca-cola watching him. He won often. As a 10 yr old, I didn't understand leagues, as I look back I figure he was a S/L 7 now. One weekend he took me to Atlantic City (I believe), to see an exhibition. One of them was Willie Mosconi. What he did with billiards balls made my father's antics on a table look silly. I was amazed at how he would explain where all the balls were going BEFORE he shot. Even more amazing to a 10 yr old was him telling everyone where ALL the balls were going to go; not just the ones he intended to pocket. This 10 yr old was hooked!
My 14th Birthday got me an 8 ft table. I would spend a couple hrs a day trying to beat dad. My teen yrs left me playing king of the hill in 8 or 9 Ball on any place that would let me in to play. A career, marriage and fatherhood let the game fade through the years; yet the passion for the game was still there.
I started playing again a few yrs ago in 2 leagues, one a bar league, the other an in-house pool hall league. Currently a S/L 4-5. I have also been a guest here since 2009, primarily for tornament schedules,and to keep track of a few players I know.
I play 8 ball, 9 ball and rotation. (would love to get to know more in my area that play rotation!) It is my hope to get to know a few people here, and perhaps to help others as well. Thanks for reading !
"Jay" aka;
Dunnn51
