This seems to be a universal trait. And old is 10 years older than you at whatever age you are at the time.
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This seems to be a universal trait. And old is 10 years older than you at whatever age you are at the time.
Ha-ha....and is there nothing sweeter in life than beating the young, cocky guy and looking at his face after you sink the winning ball! :grin:
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I know. Sometimes I say to my wife "You know that old guy,whats his name?"
And she says "Honey, he's younger then you"
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Once or twice a month I can get some practice time in the AM. There are some elderly guys (about 6-8) that gather and play 3 cushion in the AM at my local room. Their chatter and banter is absolutely priceless as they rip on each other. Then, the topic may go into what meds they have to take, then they'll discuss road trips, politics, and current events.
Once in a while, they might grab a cue and shoot.
Once in a while, they might grab a cue and shoot.
Plus, no matter how old ya are or feel, in five yrs you can look back and say how much younger you were the last time ya felt old....
I know Howie. We play in same pool room. Great player, friendly, funny and always willing to explain, show why you missed. Great fellow, wish there we more like him in pool rooms.
As far as age. I really do not think age matters. It is not how old you ARE, it us how old you FEEL.
Since we started talking MA players, I would like to mention the guy from same pool room - Bob Harris. I tell ya guys, so much knowledge, so many tricks and small things that can turn the game around. And he is always willing to explain, show and actually make sure that you understood what he told you. This guy knows so many systems to kick the ball, so many bank techniques, it is amazing.
Bob is a universal player - he plays pool as good as he plays billiards.
I learned a lot from him. By just watch him play, I learn and understand why he did what he did. And if not, he will stop the game and will explain everything.
We mostly play one pocket. I love this game and was always a big fan.
Since I started playing with Bob, my game went up by about 10-20% at least.
People like Bob, Howie make a game of pool enjoyable experience.
Sorry for a long post. Hope it was not too boring.
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As far as age. I really do not think age matters. It is not how old you ARE, it us how old you FEEL.
Since we started talking MA players, I would like to mention the guy from same pool room - Bob Harris. I tell ya guys, so much knowledge, so many tricks and small things that can turn the game around. And he is always willing to explain, show and actually make sure that you understood what he told you. This guy knows so many systems to kick the ball, so many bank techniques, it is amazing.
Bob is a universal player - he plays pool as good as he plays billiards.
I learned a lot from him. By just watch him play, I learn and understand why he did what he did. And if not, he will stop the game and will explain everything.
We mostly play one pocket. I love this game and was always a big fan.
Since I started playing with Bob, my game went up by about 10-20% at least.
People like Bob, Howie make a game of pool enjoyable experience.
Sorry for a long post. Hope it was not too boring.
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In most poolrooms there are two types of old age players. The ones that have been playing for 50 years and never got above a "B" player yet they try to tell every young guy that comes in the joint how to play better. The other type use to be an "A" player and above that have slipped down a ball or two. A lot of them were road players that know how to stay under the radar. A few of them can still bring it in 1-hole. Most of this type won't go out of their way to give young players advice unless they see champion writen all over the kid.
When I first came to Tampa, FL in 1980 there was a 80 yo guy in Baker's that was practicing 9-ball by himself. He ran table after table. I was playing a guy next to his table and never saw him miss for about two ours. He still had a soft smooth stroke like a young Buddy Hall. That whole place was full of monsters. Johnnyt
PS:I never got this guys name, or if I did I've forgoten it.
When I first came to Tampa, FL in 1980 there was a 80 yo guy in Baker's that was practicing 9-ball by himself. He ran table after table. I was playing a guy next to his table and never saw him miss for about two ours. He still had a soft smooth stroke like a young Buddy Hall. That whole place was full of monsters. Johnnyt
PS:I never got this guys name, or if I did I've forgoten it.
As JohnnyT points out-often the resident senior statesman of the room don't share knowledge.
Two exceptions to whom I am very grateful: Riverside, Ca area: Don Harp. Orange, Ca: Wayne Norcross.
Both play all the games. Both prefer 14.1, but play strong rotation games.
Both are generous with their advice and explanations of stragedy, when approached with sincerity.
Wayne has a beautiful slip stroke that JohnnyP has video posted, and will tell a few Johnson City stories.
Don has played and known most of the strong players to come through Southern California in the last 40-50 years.
Gentlemen-thank you very much.
...Will/Sir William-(Wayne-still don't know where that comes from)
Two exceptions to whom I am very grateful: Riverside, Ca area: Don Harp. Orange, Ca: Wayne Norcross.
Both play all the games. Both prefer 14.1, but play strong rotation games.
Both are generous with their advice and explanations of stragedy, when approached with sincerity.
Wayne has a beautiful slip stroke that JohnnyP has video posted, and will tell a few Johnson City stories.
Don has played and known most of the strong players to come through Southern California in the last 40-50 years.
Gentlemen-thank you very much.
...Will/Sir William-(Wayne-still don't know where that comes from)
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I may have to grow old, (better than the alternative), but, I don't have to grow up.
Ya know your age en well if your misses aren't hanging in the pockets anymore 