Places to play in San Antonio

Drew

Drew

Got a little dog in you?
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Alright, I'm sure someone has asked before but quite frankly, I'm just a little too lazy to search through years of threads. So, where's the hot spot in SA?
 
Fast Eddies?

I would assume a good spot would be Fast Eddies! There are 3 of them in SA!

But how about a PM to Ironman, I am sure he could help ya out!
 
Drew said:
Alright, I'm sure someone has asked before but quite frankly, I'm just a little too lazy to search through years of threads. So, where's the hot spot in SA?
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If you are looking for action, good luck. There are 5 Fast Eddies in SA and an old place called Bananas Billiards. If you don't find any action within 15 minutes of either, that is about par.

If you do find action the first thing I would recomend is ask them if they can change a 100 dollar bill before you start. I hope you get the picture.
 
ironman said:
If you are looking for action, good luck. There are 5 Fast Eddies in SA and an old place called Bananas Billiards. If you don't find any action within 15 minutes of either, that is about par.

If you do find action the first thing I would recomend is ask them if they can change a 100 dollar bill before you start. I hope you get the picture.
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Wow!! that bad huh?? I thought in a city this size I should be able to find a little. Well, turns out there's a Fast Eddie's about 2 minutes away from where I'm staying so I'm gonna check it out. Hopefully I get a little lucky and find something.
 
Drew said:
Wow!! that bad huh?? I thought in a city this size I should be able to find a little. Well, turns out there's a Fast Eddie's about 2 minutes away from where I'm staying so I'm gonna check it out. Hopefully I get a little lucky and find something.
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I'd like to be more optomistic, but, I just can't. Good Luck though.
 
ironman said:
I'd like to be more optomistic, but, I just can't. Good Luck though.
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Frank Jr. Played David Parker this weekend getting the last two and I was playing his buddy. One of us won and one of us lost. But both of us were playing 100 dollar sets. So if we are the only guys in the city with gamble besides you, than here we are......:D Frank played the player and I played the roadie. Roadie couldn't play all that good. David plays pretty sporty. Anyway, Drew there are a few players out there who will play you cheap if you are looking in the right places. There are quite a few nut hunters out there who will only go in with the stone cold nuts. And those people just frustrate me. But there are a few that gamble. I sent you a PM if you're going to be in town for a while.

Tony
 
Mystick Cue Fan said:
Frank Jr. Played David Parker this weekend getting the last two and I was playing his buddy. One of us won and one of us lost. But both of us were playing 100 dollar sets. So if we are the only guys in the city with gamble besides you, than here we are......:D Frank played the player and I played the roadie. Roadie couldn't play all that good. David plays pretty sporty. Anyway, Drew there are a few players out there who will play you cheap if you are looking in the right places. There are quite a few nut hunters out there who will only go in with the stone cold nuts. And those people just frustrate me. But there are a few that gamble. I sent you a PM if you're going to be in town for a while.

Tony
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Tony, I hate to burst your bubble, but this is about the only place in the world that considers $100 sets gambling.
 
ironman said:
Tony, I hate to burst your bubble, but this is about the only place in the world that considers $100 sets gambling.
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My bubble has been officially burst.......and it is quite gambling when we are the only 2 who seem to play anyone blindly 50-100 dollar sets considering our BR's and how bad we play :D . Believe me Lewis, if the average income was higher I'm sure the gambling would be higher as well. There are some who claim they have more gamble just because they have more money. What about the guy who has 70 dollars for the next two weeks to gamble with. So he isn't gambling when he's betting 10 a game on the side? All because the guy with 2 dimes in his pocket wants to bet 50 a game......so now the guy with 70 has no gamble? Gambling with what you have to gamble with is gambling. For me to lose 4 sets like I did that night is going off to me. Maybe if I had 20,000 just to screw off, I'd be playing 1,000 dollar ahead sets. The income here in the city isn't that high.......I do get a bit riled up when people tell me that this city has no gamble. Show me the avg. household income for Dallas, and Houston. Then show me San Antonio. I would be willing to guarantee if the BR"s were bigger the betting would be higher too. Any face I don't know has action with me for 20 or 30 dollar sets. I might just shoot 2 at you, maybe even one if I'm just getting stone cold robbed. But that's gambling to me. Is it worth it for a road player to play me? Abs. not. But honestly Lewis, name how many 100 dollar sets have gone on in the last 2 weeks.......I can't think of any. The best action I've seen is 2 guys playing 50 a game one pocket. Maybe we are the only city that considers 100 gambling. Maybe I'm the only guy who thinks losing 1,000 in a week is sickening to my stomach to where I felt like quitting........getting 50 dollars from compeltely busted. I might be the only one. If I had 2 dollars in my pocket I guarantee you I have more gamble than most anyone here in town, including all the good players and bookies and all. Just because Money doesn't run like water around here doesn't mean there's no gamble. Maybe one day a millionaire will come to town that loves pool and be known to go off and win big, but I doubt it. I know Dallas has a few. Houston as well. Bring in a whale and then if no one gambles, preach to others that this city has no gamble.... Anyway I'm rambling.

Tony
 
dont know who u are drew, but u got anywere from $50 to $100 action playing one pocket if u come to san antonio..im ready for some new action cuz im tired of playing all the local people...and as far as you "ironman",u know u can bet what u want with me, last i remember asked to bet only $50 a game one pocket and u only wanted to bet $40...only $10 more and u didnt want to do it!!! well this is an open invitation to you..u can bet want u want with me..get all you stake horses from dallas and let me know when u are ready to play and what u want to bet!!!.. i admit there isnt a whole lot of action in this town..but there a few people that will give a little action to who ever comes through...
 
<------------------- Has no gamble, over a hundred and I'll scramble.

Eric.

PS. If you win a 100 games at 5 a game, that my friends, is 500 dollars ;) :)
 
deadwhak said:
dont know who u are drew, but u got anywere from $50 to $100 action playing one pocket if u come to san antonio..im ready for some new action cuz im tired of playing all the local people...and as far as you "ironman",u know u can bet what u want with me, last i remember asked to bet only $50 a game one pocket and u only wanted to bet $40...only $10 more and u didnt want to do it!!! well this is an open invitation to you..u can bet want u want with me..get all you stake horses from dallas and let me know when u are ready to play and what u want to bet!!!.. i admit there isnt a whole lot of action in this town..but there a few people that will give a little action to who ever comes through...
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Well, it has to be BP. The only reason I wanted to bet 40 was to be sure you had enough for at least 3 games. I'd come play but I'm leaving again in the morning and it's a long way over to that kiddie joint.
 
I rack balls said:
<------------------- Has no gamble, over a hundred and I'll scramble.

Eric.

PS. If you win a 100 games at 5 a game, that my friends, is 500 dollars ;) :)
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100 games? Eric, I may not play 100 more games the rest of my life. I'm 55 and too old to chop wood. I need a chain saw.
 
Mystick Cue Fan said:
My bubble has been officially burst.......and it is quite gambling when we are the only 2 who seem to play anyone blindly 50-100 dollar sets considering our BR's and how bad we play :D . Believe me Lewis, if the average income was higher I'm sure the gambling would be higher as well. There are some who claim they have more gamble just because they have more money. What about the guy who has 70 dollars for the next two weeks to gamble with. So he isn't gambling when he's betting 10 a game on the side? All because the guy with 2 dimes in his pocket wants to bet 50 a game......so now the guy with 70 has no gamble? Gambling with what you have to gamble with is gambling. For me to lose 4 sets like I did that night is going off to me. Maybe if I had 20,000 just to screw off, I'd be playing 1,000 dollar ahead sets. The income here in the city isn't that high.......I do get a bit riled up when people tell me that this city has no gamble. Show me the avg. household income for Dallas, and Houston. Then show me San Antonio. I would be willing to guarantee if the BR"s were bigger the betting would be higher too. Any face I don't know has action with me for 20 or 30 dollar sets. I might just shoot 2 at you, maybe even one if I'm just getting stone cold robbed. But that's gambling to me. Is it worth it for a road player to play me? Abs. not. But honestly Lewis, name how many 100 dollar sets have gone on in the last 2 weeks.......I can't think of any. The best action I've seen is 2 guys playing 50 a game one pocket. Maybe we are the only city that considers 100 gambling. Maybe I'm the only guy who thinks losing 1,000 in a week is sickening to my stomach to where I felt like quitting........getting 50 dollars from compeltely busted. I might be the only one. If I had 2 dollars in my pocket I guarantee you I have more gamble than most anyone here in town, including all the good players and bookies and all. Just because Money doesn't run like water around here doesn't mean there's no gamble. Maybe one day a millionaire will come to town that loves pool and be known to go off and win big, but I doubt it. I know Dallas has a few. Houston as well. Bring in a whale and then if no one gambles, preach to others that this city has no gamble.... Anyway I'm rambling.

Tony
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One of the biggest whales in the country lives right here. He quit playing and quit coming to the pool room when nobody would bet anything.

When Sarah came through town not one person would play her 9-ball. Not one. She had never played a game of one hole in her life and got up and played just to fire at the town. Why didn't I? I was playing her partner on the other table.

Don't take it personally Tony. You will see it for what it really is some day as well.
 
ok...u opened it up ironman..me fire 3 barrels only?!?! u must me talking about yourself cuz once again if i recall right u are the one that does that to m! i've heard plenty of excuse from you to quit in the middle of our sessions so dont even say i only fire a few barrels at anyone..and if thats the case lets just POST!...its easy to act like someone you are not in this virtual world lewis..and u are doing a good job at it....
 
Mr. BP or deadwhak,

You use to have some pretty good gamble a few years back. Are you saying your out of retirement now and back on the playing field?

If so, you know I don't play one pocket but I'll try you some 9 ball.

As far as ironman goes, he spent a little longer on the road (20+ years) than the 3 or 4 months you did as I remember. I also remember when a big road trip for you was going to Austin, 70 miles away.

He. also, is the only player in this city that would take a shot at anyone who walked through the door at Banana's, no matter who they were. Remember Kid Delicious, Little Jon, Santos S., etc. At least, he had the cajones to step up and play them. Everyone else had the look of a deer caught in the head lights.

The rest of the quote "players" break and run for cover like a covey of quail if anyone came in from out of town to play.

Say what you will about ironman, but in my book, that's heart.

Let me know about the 9 ball.

And by the way, the best odds I can get between you and Vivian is 3-2, her favor. That goes both for playing pool or in a fist fight. LOL

Stones
 
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Stones said:
Mr. BP or deadwhak,

You use to have some pretty good gamble a few years back. Are you saying your out of retirement now and back on the playing field?

If so, you know I don't play one pocket but I'll try you some 9 ball.

As far as ironman goes, he spent a little longer on the road (20+ years) than the 3 or 4 months you did as I remember. I also remember when a big road trip for you was going to Austin, 70 miles away.

He. also, is the only player in this city that would take a shot at anyone who walked through the door at Banana's, no matter who they were. Remember Kid Delicious, Little Jon, Santos S., etc. At least, he had the cajones to step up and play them. Everyone else had the look of a deer caught in the head lights.

The rest of the quote "players" break and run for cover like a covey of quail if anyone came in from out of town to play.

Say what you will about ironman, but in my book, that's heart.

Let me know about the 9 ball.

And by the way, the best odds I can get between you and Vivian is 3-2, her favor. That goes both for playing pool or in a fist fight. LOL

Stones
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I'm not BP and I really don't know what to say to that.....but if either of you have the rail open at bananas you will for sure have action on the side. Nothing personal against you guys. I like you both. But Paul you can bet on the side with me and Lewis if you guys are going to play 50-100 a game 1 hole, you can bet per game with me too. I might not have the best of it but I'll give you both action. Oh and what is 3-2 playing vivian? Are you giving BP 3-2 on the money to play vivian........If so I'll take the same money odds on the side if you're staking the action Paul. Again, nothing personal with you two. I'm not trying to high roll you guys either. Like bet 1,000 or anything. But I'll bet anywhere from 20-100 on the side, whether it be per game or per set. I know it's not much but like I said it's not personal, but I'll give you some action.

Tony
 
Stones said:
Mr. BP or deadwhak,

You use to have some pretty good gamble a few years back. Are you saying your out of retirement now and back on the playing field?

If so, you know I don't play one pocket but I'll try you some 9 ball.

As far as ironman goes, he spent a little longer on the road (20+ years) than the 3 or 4 months you did as I remember. I also remember when a big road trip for you was going to Austin, 70 miles away.

He. also, is the only player in this city that would take a shot at anyone who walked through the door at Banana's, no matter who they were. Remember Kid Delicious, Little Jon, Santos S., etc. At least, he had the cajones to step up and play them. Everyone else had the look of a deer caught in the head lights.

The rest of the quote "players" break and run for cover like a covey of quail if anyone came in from out of town to play.

Say what you will about ironman, but in my book, that's heart.

Let me know about the 9 ball.

And by the way, the best odds I can get between you and Vivian is 3-2, her favor. That goes both for playing pool or in a fist fight. LOL


i still feel i have a little gamble to this day...i may not gamble high but like i said, anywhere from $50 to $100 a game one pocket or $200 sets of nine ball is normal for me...if that isnt high enough..well..i guess i dont gamble...and i dont live in the pool hall..im lucky to get in the pool room once a week but ill still play..as far as being on the road, i did for about 2 years but never considered myself as a "road player"..i was just having fun...and it was past austin you nit!!! and i quit playin pool cuz i got a real job..something yall might consider doing someday... and why has it taken you 10 years to finally get the balls to play me!?!? and u have to post it on here to woof at me! i see you quite often and u are one of those deers you talk about when i walk in the pool room! not once in my life have u asked me to play!!! so u and your partner can get yall's bankroll together...(guess that will be whenever the next fast eddies tourney is to get yall's cut)..and yall can fire it at me cuz now you both got action for LIFE!!!!
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ironman said:
Well, it has to be BP. The only reason I wanted to bet 40 was to be sure you had enough for at least 3 games. I'd come play but I'm leaving again in the morning and it's a long way over to that kiddie joint.
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That has to be one of the funniest lines I've heard in a while...:D I am pretty sure you're not serious. Because If I was BP, I'd be pretty hot if you were. Had enough for 3 games.....:D I've beaten BP 4 games ahead playing 80 a game. And he wanted to raise the bet. I've also in turn lost 4 or five games at the same game. So for you to say he's only firing 3 barrels at 40 a game made me laugh out loud too. The characters we have in this town.....:p

Tony<------One of the characters :p
 
deadwhak said:
Stones said:
Mr. BP or deadwhak,

You use to have some pretty good gamble a few years back. Are you saying your out of retirement now and back on the playing field?

If so, you know I don't play one pocket but I'll try you some 9 ball.

As far as ironman goes, he spent a little longer on the road (20+ years) than the 3 or 4 months you did as I remember. I also remember when a big road trip for you was going to Austin, 70 miles away.

He. also, is the only player in this city that would take a shot at anyone who walked through the door at Banana's, no matter who they were. Remember Kid Delicious, Little Jon, Santos S., etc. At least, he had the cajones to step up and play them. Everyone else had the look of a deer caught in the head lights.

The rest of the quote "players" break and run for cover like a covey of quail if anyone came in from out of town to play.

Say what you will about ironman, but in my book, that's heart.

Let me know about the 9 ball.

And by the way, the best odds I can get between you and Vivian is 3-2, her favor. That goes both for playing pool or in a fist fight. LOL


i still feel i have a little gamble to this day...i may not gamble high but like i said, anywhere from $50 to $100 a game one pocket or $200 sets of nine ball is normal for me...if that isnt high enough..well..i guess i dont gamble...and i dont live in the pool hall..im lucky to get in the pool room once a week but ill still play..as far as being on the road, i did for about 2 years but never considered myself as a "road player"..i was just having fun...and it was past austin you nit!!! and i quit playin pool cuz i got a real job..something yall might consider doing someday... and why has it taken you 10 years to finally get the balls to play me!?!? and u have to post it on here to woof at me! i see you quite often and u are one of those deers you talk about when i walk in the pool room! not once in my life have u asked me to play!!! so u and your partner can get yall's bankroll together...(guess that will be whenever the next fast eddies tourney is to get yall's cut)..and yall can fire it at me cuz now you both got action for LIFE!!!!
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First of all, Tony, my last post was aimed at Bob, not you. The only person I side bet on is me.

Bob,

First of all, don't go postal over this. LOL

The point of my last post was just to poke fun at you. Bud, we go back a long way. Remember, I was the one that helped teach you how to draw your ball over three inches.

I guess pool players have a short memory when it comes to remembering who they lost to. I don't remember you jumping out of your chair to ask me to play back in the day.We played a few times over the years and as I remember, you didn't like it much.

Remember the pay ball games on the snooker table? I busted that game practically ever time I played in it. Somewhere I still have a picture of you sleeping on the table next to the snooker table from one of our after hour payball marathons.

The crack about Vivian was the same one I told you, years ago,after you lost to her in a weekly tourney at Galaxy, 5-4. Just said it to see if you remembered and rile you up. LOL

And as far as "getting a real job", we can compare W-2's from when I was your age and we can bet as high as you like on that. Don't even have to adjust for inflation and that was 20-30 years ago.

Let a couple of old blind farts have their fun from the glory days when we were your age. This town still sucks as far as action. You and I both know that.

Lots of fond memories of you, Chris and Dirt growing up from the old Galaxy days.

Stones
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Hey guys...
I went out last night. Fast Eddie's didn't let me in. Back home, if you walk into the room with a stick on your back, they won't kick you out. I don't care if you're 12. So the guy at Fast Eddie's directs me to another place down the street that would let me stay. He must have given me only half the directions because there wasn't a pool table anywhere on the block. So after 4 hours of driving around getting carded at dive bars, I decided to call it a night and go downtown to the riverwalk. We walked around for a few hours and then couldn't find the car so we walked for another few hours looking for it.

I just woke up now...
 
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