Quick update chaps!
I played the final stages of the singles event referred to in the OP last night. I got through to the final fairly easily and lost to the former pro I was alluding to in the first post.
I felt good, sharp, in shape but when it came to the final I had a little bit of "playing the player not the table" syndrome. Held him to 2-2 then should have won a scrappy fifth frame. At 3-2 down, I potted the white on the break and he ran out so 4-2. Was given a chance at 4-2 to make it 4-3 but failed to take it - letting the pressure get to me so lost 5-2.
Still... Loving the game still and feel like I'm not far off proper form.
God bless all and thanks for your comments...