Newspaper ad: Looking for someone to play pool with...

mattman

mattman

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The fact of the matter is, I don't get out much and would like to find some guys to come to the house on a saturday afternoon and shoot some one pocket...or other. I am in a league, but so far, most guys are there for the beer.

Has anyone taken an ad in the newspaper looking for billiard enthusiasts (sp?)
like myself? I know it sounds really weird, but not sure what else to do.

Mattman
 
mattman said:
The fact of the matter is, I don't get out much and would like to find some guys to come to the house on a saturday afternoon and shoot some one pocket...or other. I am in a league, but so far, most guys are there for the beer.

Has anyone taken an ad in the newspaper looking for billiard enthusiasts (sp?)
like myself? I know it sounds really weird, but not sure what else to do.

Mattman
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Do you ever go to the pool hall when there is not league going on? If so the people that are there shooting at that time are the ones who are most likely pool enthusiasts. As far as the newspaper ad goes it sounds like an ok idea just don't word it like "looking for some guys to come over and play one hole" - you might not like some of the responses :D

BVal
 
BVal said:
"looking for some guys to come over and play one hole" - you might not like some of the responses :D

BVal
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No, no, no....homey don't play that. No...I never go to the pool hall...it's on the other side of town and then I would have to listen to the wife complain. Although, she has recently allowed me to attend the saturday night weekly tournments. I told it will be a way to earn some extra income. If I don't place in the money this weekend, I am thinking of going to the ATM and taking out (5) $20 bills and tell her that I won.....just so she will continue letting me go....hehe. Anway, I might be able to meet somebody there. I will give it a few more weeks before I consider taking the ad out in the paper.
 
mattman said:
No, no, no....homey don't play that. No...I never go to the pool hall...it's on the other side of town and then I would have to listen to the wife complain. Although, she has recently allowed me to attend the saturday night weekly tournments. I told it will be a way to earn some extra income. If I don't place in the money this weekend, I am thinking of going to the ATM and taking out (5) $20 bills and tell her that I won.....just so she will continue letting me go....hehe. Anway, I might be able to meet somebody there. I will give it a few more weeks before I consider taking the ad out in the paper.
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wow..... are you serious?
 
you need to find the players at the pool hall, and then you can get together at the house to practice. It's not like you have to go out every night. Go out once a week, try different nights, get to meet the people. Most players that want to get some practice in would rather play for free at someone's house rather than pay table time once in a while.
 
I've had success on here and the other pool bulletin boards getting people to come over and play. I've also had success at tournaments and leagues. I've never asked anyone who hasn't expressed an interest or turned down my offer to my face, but they rarely actually call or come over. Teammates are the most consistent. I've entertained the idea of posting a notice on the bulletin board at work, but never have. The newspaper may be a good idea. I would be slightly worried about undesirables, but it may be a non-issue. It wouldn't cost much to put some flyers up at the bars and pool halls near where you live: Practice partners wanted.
 
Do you ever go to the pool hall when there is not league going on? If so the people that are there shooting at that time are the ones who are most likely pool enthusiasts. As far as the newspaper ad goes it sounds like an ok idea just don't word it like "looking for some guys to come over and play one hole" - you might not like some of the responses :D

BVal
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Post of the week!!!:eek: Rep for you!!:D
 
The newspaper ad idea is kind of scary, now that I think about it more. I would definetley want to meet the person prior to inviting them into my home. Bad idea...moderator, delete this thread....j/k.
 
I'd be more worried about YOU wearing a leather mask with a zipper for a mouth and stuffing a cue ball in MY mouth. Sorry just thinking about Pulp Fiction.lol:D
 
Pulp Fiction

jimmy-leggs said:
I'd be more worried about YOU wearing a leather mask with a zipper for a mouth and stuffing a cue ball in MY mouth. Sorry just thinking about Pulp Fiction.lol:D
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Zed's dead baby!!!!
 
They'll Never find It THERE

jimmy-leggs said:
I'd be more worried about YOU wearing a leather mask with a zipper for a mouth and stuffing a cue ball in MY mouth.
Sorry just thinking about Pulp Fiction.lol:D
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My grandfather, my father and now ME, all hid the family watch in our rectums to keep it away from the guards...... and I'm going to pass the tradition on to my granson when I die.....
Doug
( and if it doesn't tic-talk to me ) :)
 
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jimmy-leggs said:
I'd be more worried about YOU wearing a leather mask with a zipper for a mouth and stuffing a cue ball in MY mouth. Sorry just thinking about Pulp Fiction.lol:D
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It might be pulp fiction if wrong person showes up at his door!!! wow!!! that would make me think a long time befor letting anyone in my house to play !!!:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
 
How about, "Honey, I'm going to the pool hall for a few hours this evening. I'll be asking a random person to play with me. We might gamble. I may win, I may lose, but either way, I'll be back after a while. Don't wait up."

Am I the only one that does this??!? I mean - hell, treat your wife with respect and give her "her" time as well and get your own! There shouldn't be a need to make up stories and lie..... It's a damn game. Go play it!

edit - I called my wife in here to read this thread and she laughed... dude - man up!!
 
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Make sure to meet them at the pool hall a few times before bringing them home. Or have I lived in big cities too long?

pj
chgo
 
otoh, monica bellucci might be a closet pool player scouring the ads for a partner.

you just,,,never,,,know.
 
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