They are both in heaven now. They were definitely "upper crust", compared to me, but they were extremely smart, funny, classy, and kind. I'll never forget them.
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jnwilliams
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Good stuff. I actually lived in the barndominium for 7 years saving money before I built my house. Built it in 92. Let quite a few live there rent free over the past 23 years before the last one moved out. Then I decided it would be a great man cave.
DeeDeeCues
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I'll remember them also. Your short story said all that needs to be said.
Absolutely let her and her friends shoot pool, just find a way to explain the ground rules like no food/drinks on the table, ever!!!! Put away your best cues, ask them if any have ever played pool before and spend 5 minutes going over the basics. My kids are adults now but whenever we have company and end up on the table I leave all of my cues out and let people know they are free to use any cue. I also let them know that the nicer looking ones are more expensive and its easy to damage a cue if it falls over and lands on the ground, just be careful with them. More often than not people choose the house cues even if I offer something better.
One day I come and my guests were on the table. I was at the store and they got to my house early. My wife left them hit some. My buddy picked a rare (to me) Prather off the rack that I bought from Mueller's. I asked him to use a different cue... I learned a quick lesson about what stays out. One time I removed the balls...left them in the ball cleaning machine. It's not a toy, an arcade or entertainment center. I have a relative that I have to keep my eye on. He tosses his case on the table or leather couch. He has a $2500 Predator that is beat to shit. He man handles his own stuff.
What up Bava?
I’m not trying to bag on ya’. I’ve read your posts for a long time and value your opinion.
I get what you’re saying about peer pressure and mingling. I think it’s natural for kids to want to be part of the group, but it can be uncomfortable to be the focus of attention. They just want to blend in and feel they belong without risk. Do you think that we should encourage our kids to avoid uncomfortable situations where their voice might not be echoed by the herd?
I have to heartily disagree with you in regards to the surveillance thing. Although I know that is where the world is going and we all have to assume we are being recorded at all times. If I think about all the dumb shit I did that could have been caught on camera, give’em a little wiggle room to rise to the occasion.
My book is thick...real thick. I'm the luckiest guy in the world.
My buddies..their parents always give us the freedom to play, grow up together. We did stuff but not wild or destructive. Funniest thing was when we were around 14 and hung out at the chicks house in their basement. One mother would keep yelling down the steps.. I want to hear talking... it better not get too quiet down there. Loved it
Taking me back.Funniest thing was when we were around 14 and hung out at the chicks house in their basement. One mother would keep yelling down the steps.. I want to hear talking... it better not get too quiet down there. Loved it
I remember asking Angie Fallon to dance in Jr High when G’N’R Patience came on. Me hands on hips, her hands on shoulders awkwardly swaying back and forth like lost penguins. Then Mrs. Hovan, the math and science teacher with GAWD-awful breath came over and told us to “make some room for the Holy Spirit.”
Just do like Mom always did. Come in every few minutes with a plate of cookies and milk.
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That's it. 
Here’s the thing about surveliance. The man cave is 150 yards from the house. I’d rather not walk all the way out there because something seemed suspicious to only discover upon arrival I was not alone. So whether I brought my dog, flashlight, 12 ga. or .45, it’d be a lot easie4 if I could look at the inside and outside areas of my man cave without having to go there and be unprepared when a camera reveals a lot. As far as the kids, you could always turn the inside cameras off but still leave the outside cameras in case anyone tripped and injured themselves otherwise unobserved.
I concur that children need to be more responsible and grown up but I don’t know what that is anymore. Is that a 6-7 or more like a 9 put of 10. Their awareness and understanding of all the bullshit that is tolerated in this world has to seem afixating. Look at what is happening that even we are aghast about so imagine how it must seem to them. And how our reaction to things influence their thoughts. And then when they’re surrounded by their peers, each of them brings their own luggage.
Sometimes kids just want to be kids and do silly, thoughtless shit. Asking your children to supervise everyone, unless it’s a small area, can limit their chance to just have fun, relax and not have to remain on the alert like the party was at a friend’s house, not their dad’s man cave that is his special location you have to get invited to. It just seems like dad could lessen the pressure for his daughter by having a discussion with everyone in attendance about the do’s and don’t with very strong added emphasis on the don’t by repeating them.. Let them know to treat your stuff with respect.
Your daughter said all of you were mature for your age and she trusts you. Well, I trust my daughter so please don’t disappoint her and you better not disappoint me either. Have a great time.
Okay , uh so? What's the topic? Wouldn't want the social network uh off topic demerit. 
Gotta unwind after the fields of friendly strife mission tonight. Good competition And we lost. We at least made them play Good. No shame no blame, just good clean fun.
The best recreation has a competition factor.
And And oh yeah, I hit one really good shot. So indulge Gramps and his story.
I was feeling dialed in on the equipment and ran down to the key ball. With good angle for gentle draw to bump the 2 and have straightness 8 ball just below the spot. I did it, e cept the gentle bump left me just a hair hooked. Er uh Grrrr... W T F ! Sheesh I was playing for straight in shape for A Half pocket. His ball covered half. Now I have the hanging curve to a half pocket!!° Uphill both ways. I was Amazed when it worked. Shrug
Gotta unwind after the fields of friendly strife mission tonight. Good competition And we lost. We at least made them play Good.
No shame no blame, just good clean fun.The best recreation has a competition factor.
And And oh yeah, I hit one really good shot. So indulge Gramps and his story.
I was feeling dialed in on the equipment and ran down to the key ball. With good angle for gentle draw to bump the 2 and have straightness 8 ball just below the spot. I did it, e cept the gentle bump left me just a hair hooked. Er uh Grrrr... W T F ! Sheesh I was playing for straight in shape for A Half pocket. His ball covered half. Now I have the hanging curve to a half pocket!!° Uphill both ways. I was Amazed when it worked. Shrug
Is it the girl or the sticks?
Willymakaball
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I do not know your daughter, why not let her you afraid some material item gets destroyed, does she break things in the house when your not there? Why not go there and set the grown rules with your table,No drinks on edge , place chalk face up only on rail, don't throw balls on table, stuff like that, then ask if they need anything like pizza, wings, burgers.
I bet you let her and friends have a good time, we need the youth playing pool.
I bet you let her and friends have a good time, we need the youth playing pool.
jnwilliams
Active member
oh He can make dry bones come to life, but He also gives us free will
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Tip Oh the Day
It's what They Say?
Well ya just gotta learn, which voices to uh resonate with.
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I found the pro found.
Tip Oh the Day
It's what They Say?
Well ya just gotta learn, which voices to uh resonate with.
GottAh find the right vibe.
Well this is close but not it.