Nothing like stolen cues

[chefjeff]

There are so many thiefs, liars, rapest, murders, not to mention all the have nots who want anything you have, that you should carry a gun into unknown territory. Don't apologize for that. The key to it is, keep it to yourself. The first thing a crook should see is the flash! If you want to take my money, car, cues, or any other possession, take it. If you intend to rape my wife, molest my child, or harm any of us, you are a dead MF. I don't apologize for that.
Don't flash your wad or your rod!!!!
Purdman

That is some good advice, Josh and Don.

In a room I used to frequent, a guy was always carrying, but few knew about it. It always made me feel more safe knowing a good guy was armed and close by. I wish more good guys were carrying (maybe they are?) so the assholes would get a job (or die) instead of robbing innocents....especially those horrible home invasions!

I thwarted a burglary at my home a few years ago by showing my weapon just as they were preparing to come in...you should've seen those three young punks run down the street at, oh...I'd say...at about 50 miles an hour. I was shaking for hours after that, but would've done what was necessary to save my life. I wan't so lucky the other times I was robbed.

It's almost impossible to carry nowadays without breaking one of the 20,000 or so gun "laws," but I'd rather be in jail than dead (some choice, huh?) if push comes to shove. Is it even legal (sic) to carry in California? At least Michael Moore, et al, can afford armed bodygaurds to protect themselves---the rest of us have to do it alone.

Does anyone make a cuecase with a holster on it? Curious.

Jeff Livingston

 

[Purdman]

That is some good advice, Josh and Don.

In a room I used to frequent, a guy was always carrying, but few knew about it. It always made me feel more safe knowing a good guy was armed and close by. I wish more good guys were carrying (maybe they are?) so the assholes would get a job (or die) instead of robbing innocents....especially those horrible home invasions!

I thwarted a burglary at my home a few years ago by showing my weapon just as they were preparing to come in...you should've seen those three young punks run down the street at, oh...I'd say...at about 50 miles an hour. I was shaking for hours after that, but would've done what was necessary to save my life. I wan't so lucky the other times I was robbed.

It's almost impossible to carry nowadays without breaking one of the 20,000 or so gun "laws," but I'd rather be in jail than dead (some choice, huh?) if push comes to shove. Is it even legal (sic) to carry in California? At least Michael Moore, et al, can afford armed bodygaurds to protect themselves---the rest of us have to do it alone.

Does anyone make a cuecase with a holster on it? Curious.

Jeff Livingston

Does anyone make a cuecase with a holster on it? Curious.

What do you think the little pouch was made for? Try a Lady Smith, 38 special. Holds 5 in the cylinder. Compact! Like I said, just don't tell anybody. That means nobody.
Purdman

 

[Purdman]

Get caught with carrying a gun in your car in Montgomery County MD by the police and you yourself ARE DEAD MEAT.

You are from Va and the laws are must less stringent. You may have read a recent funny article in the Washington Post where 5 guys actually showed up at an Arlington/Alexandria (?) resturant with pistols strapped to their sides in open view. The police were called and carted them off to jail, reading to them on the way to the police station where it is against the law in Va to carry firearms in public. The incarcerated had their lawyers come down to read 'the rest of the story' where a few paragraphs down their is another sentence which adds a loophole to the previous paragraph the police were reciting. Needless to say, the law was especially embarrassed and the NRA was probably laughing its ass off. The whole thing was probably setup by the NRA anyway.

So I would sprinkle your advice with some more advice: check out the state and county laws etc.

PS I always thought the butt of an old cue stick works pretty good in a pinch.

Sorry White Wolf, you are wrong about Virginia. No I am not a NRA member. I do have my rights though. Here are the facts of the story you were trying to tell!!
On July 2, Fairfax County police received a 911 call from a Champps restaurant in Reston. Six men are seated at a table, the caller said. They're all armed. Dispatchers quickly sent four officers to the scene. The officers were "extremely polite" and were hoping that some of the men were in law enforcement, said Sgt. Richard Perez, a spokesman for the police department. None was. The men told the officers "they were just exercising their rights as citizens of the commonwealth," Perez said.

Turns out, packing a pistol in public is perfectly legal in Virginia. And three times in the last month, including at Champps on Sunset Hills Road, residents have been spotted out and about in the county, with guns strapped to their hips, exercising that right. In the first episode, at a Starbucks, Fairfax police wrongly confiscated weapons from two college students and charged them with a misdemeanor. Police realized their mistake, returned the guns and tore up the charges the next day. Police commanders have since issued a reminder to officers that "open carry" is the law of the land in the Old Dominion.

Philip Van Cleave, president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League, an organization of thousands of Virginia gun owners, said members were involved in all three police encounters. But he said there was no coordinated campaign to start packing heat publicly. "It was probably more of a coincidence, but not completely," Van Cleave said, noting that word of the improper confiscation spread quickly among members through e-mail. "This is a good opportunity to educate people. We have this inherent right, and not many people exercised it."

Virginia is for LOVERS Whitewolf. Would you like to meet in Frederick and play some pool sometime. Champions is my favorite spot. My wife also plays, so bring along Laura.
Purdman

 

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Josh-

I'm from Sac. I had my early purple heartwood Coker in an antique round leather case stolen from my car. Both were gifts and were absolutely priceless to me. I went to every pawn shop, bar, and poolroom in the area (it took me two weeks to get to them all) and left a detailed description of the cue and case as well as my cell # and promise of reward with each and every one of them. I got two ridiculous offers for dates, but absolutely nothing on the stuff. It's four years now and I still cherish the fantasy of murdering the culprit. You'll never get over it.

On the other hand, you've got lots of friends and contacts. Call Chuck at Hard Times and call David at Jointed Cue asap. David's got some great stories about stolen cues that were found and recovered at his place. There's hope, but the important thing is to make the calls and move on. Like everything else, don't let this affect your game.

My sincerest sympathies for your loss.

 

[1pRoscoe]

Man, I don't know who you are but I feel your pain. I would be happy to lend you a cue until you find one you like. I have about 20 custom cues. Kikel, Scruggs, Espiritu, Phillippi, McDaniels. Send it back when you are done with it or maybe buy it.
Purdman

Can I borrow the Scruggs?

If you intend to rape my wife, molest my child, or harm any of us, you are a dead MF. I don't apologize for that.
Don't flash your wad or your rod!!!!
Purdman

My sentiments exactly.

 

[Purdman]

Can I borrow the Scruggs?


If somebody stole your cue and you need something to play with until you can afford another one, the answer is yes. It is a 1984 Scruggs I paid $1,000 for.
Purdman




My sentiments exactly.

It is how I feel.

 

[1pRoscoe]

but can I borrow the Scruggs?

 

[Purdman]

but can I borrow the Scruggs?

If somebody stole your cue and you need something to play with until you can afford another one, the answer is yes. It is a 1984 Scruggs I paid $1,000 for.
Purdman
I think I already posted this. Ask Rude Dog, Cuewhiz, Kieth or any one of the people on this board if you think I am kidding. You reap what you sow and I have a very nice crop growing.

 

[1pRoscoe]

If somebody stole your cue and you need something to play with until you can afford another one, the answer is yes. It is a 1984 Scruggs I paid $1,000 for.
Purdman
I think I already posted this. Ask Rude Dog, Cuewhiz, Kieth or any one of the people on this board if you think I am kidding. You reap what you sow and I have a very nice crop growing.

I doubt you not a single bit, Purdman... You are a very upstanding person, IMO.

 

[Josh Palmer]

Guess I can start searching for a Cognoscenti like the one that my friend Kay took back to Japan. That thing was awesome. I could never order a cue again, unless I had it made the way I want it, or just found one that had 'that hit'. Blah Blah, do I know you? I'm sure I do, if you are from Sacramento, and you are right about the feelings I have. I was just hoping to get a little play in, and catch up with my friends from So. Cal. Gerardo and I were going to work out for a couple days at his place, and then I was going to head to L.A., and hook up with Tony Annigoni. From there, I don't know.... AZ, TX. Now I am waiting for the insurance man to take a look at the damage to my door, and am here at home instead of traveling. I don't work very much in the winter time, but this has set me back a little, and I won't have the opportunity to just leave again, because I have a big job coming up in a two weeks. I must have wanted to play badly, because I left the day before Valentines, and was chewed out by a couple unnamed persons.

 

[Rude Dog]

If somebody stole your cue and you need something to play with until you can afford another one, the answer is yes. It is a 1984 Scruggs I paid $1,000 for.
Purdman
I think I already posted this. Ask Rude Dog, Cuewhiz, Kieth or any one of the people on this board if you think I am kidding. You reap what you sow and I have a very nice crop growing.

Purdy and I met at the U.S. Open after he collected all donations from this great forum to send me AND left me with his very nice break cue and case for the week. He'd give his shirt off his back to help anyone and I'm forever grateful for what he did for me. I had the time of my life in Virginia, playing the tournament and going to the beach with Don and Susan for the great music, a little pool, and the beverages. The guy has class in my book. Peace to ya Purdy, John.

 

[jazzn4444]

Man, I don't know who you are but I feel your pain. I would be happy to lend you a cue until you find one you like. I have about 20 custom cues. Kikel, Scruggs, Espiritu, Phillippi, McDaniels. Send it back when you are done with it or maybe buy it.
Purdman

you are a very selfless, giving man.

 

[chefjeff]

Does anyone make a cuecase with a holster on it? Curious.

What do you think the little pouch was made for? Try a Lady Smith, 38 special. Holds 5 in the cylinder. Compact! Like I said, just don't tell anybody. That means nobody.
Purdman

Dumb me...I thought it was for my Tip-O-Matic cue tool.

OK, and I won't tell anybody....oops! Actually, if the bad guys know I might be carrying, they'll be less likely to f*#k with me....got it, bad guys?

Jeff Livingston

 

[chefjeff]

Sorry White Wolf, you are wrong about Virginia. No I am not a NRA member. I do have my rights though. Here are the facts of the story you were trying to tell!!

(snip)

But he said there was no coordinated campaign to start packing heat publicly. "It was probably more of a coincidence, but not completely," Van Cleave said, noting that word of the improper confiscation spread quickly among members through e-mail. "This is a good opportunity to educate people. We have this inherent right, and not many people exercised it."

Virginia is for LOVERS Whitewolf. Would you like to meet in Frederick and play some pool sometime. Champions is my favorite spot. My wife also plays, so bring along Laura.
Purdman

Ya, the NRA is NOT in favor of carrying in the open...they are for govt control, just like most special interests.

Here's good news on AZ lawmakers and carrying laws...Note in the story the standard, usual reference to fighting with pool cues...

Arizona: "Guns in bars" bill back for second shot
Arizona Republic

"Pistols, rifles, shotguns -- Arizonans soon could load them up and
tote them into the bar or nightclub of their choice. In a latest
tribute to the Wild West, Arizona legislators have come up with a plan
to legalize loaded weapons in places that serve alcohol. Senate Bill
1363 breezed through the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 5-2 vote
Monday and appears headed toward a promising future in the full Senate
and House." (02/15/05)

http://tinyurl.com/4236e

Jeff Livingston

 

[chefjeff]

Don't mean to hog this thread, but this article demonstrates the point, I think.

New York: Store owner shoots would-be robber
WCBS TV News

"'They came in with guns and pointed a gun to my head. They wanted to
rob my store. It is as simple as that. I defended myself,' says Barry
Fixler, the would-be robbery victim. ... With not one but two assault
rifles pointed at his head, Fixler says he was able to lunge away
grabbing hold of his personal handgun firing off several rounds. Once
the smoke cleared, one suspect was hit and the second man got away."
(02/15/05)

http://cbsnewyork.com/topstories/topstoriesny_story_045175820.html

Jeff Livingston