This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite stopping places on the tournament trail. I guess I say that about a lot of events, but there is something quite special about the Turning Stone Casino. I like the fact that everything is all under one roof, like a little city, stores, restaurants, spa, golf course, a business center which I am using right now to post, and many other amenities.
Interestingly, the Turning Stone Casino started out as a bingo hall and cigarette concession stand many moons ago and grew into a first-class facility. It's the only thing out here in Verona, NY. The landscaping is breathtaking, beautiful gardens and scenery. I was speaking to a lady who works here, and she told me that the hotel stayed 99-percent booked every single day of the year, which is very telling about how popular this place is. There are shows galore with stars, actors, comedians, and singers. The PGA had a tournament here recently, and it was a complete success. There are two more Joss events scheduled here in the near future which are currently in the making. Turning Stone Casino likes pool players and welcomes them by providing topnotch accommodations as well as an EXCELLENT venue where the players can perform and give it their all.
Yesterday, I was watching as Jennifer Baretta defeated Milkshake Mikey in the first round. She's a very serious player when she's in the pit, with good focus and follow-through. After the match, she told me that she was pleased with how she played, but she had to overcome a couple of obstacles, one being her baby boy kicking inside her belly. She seems to be a very happy lady, always brandishing a smile on her face.
Shawn "Get Some" Wilkie will go up against Jeannette Lee today. George Breedlove and Jeannette always have their young daughter with them, and you can see she is a happy child. After Jeannette's first match, she was swarmed with a crowd of autograph-seekers and picture-takers, and she didn't hestiate to sit down and sign autograph after autograph. Her daughter was by her side and told her mom that her back had an itch. Jeannette immediately stopped signing autographs and scratched her back and then set her on her lap, playing with her, laughing, as everyone looked on. Jeanette Lee is a great mother as well as a player.
Marlon Manalo is the man to beat at this event. He's playing effortlessly and flawlessly. Ralf Souquet also seems to be in a zone, not missing too many balls. Of course, whoever comes out on top this Sunday, they will have earned it. They posted up the payouts. The only figure I can remember is the $8,000 for first place and $5,300 for second. That's what I want my horse to shoot for, the $8,000 figure.
Just thought I'd check in and give a brief snippet of the happenings. See y'all later!
JAM
Interestingly, the Turning Stone Casino started out as a bingo hall and cigarette concession stand many moons ago and grew into a first-class facility. It's the only thing out here in Verona, NY. The landscaping is breathtaking, beautiful gardens and scenery. I was speaking to a lady who works here, and she told me that the hotel stayed 99-percent booked every single day of the year, which is very telling about how popular this place is. There are shows galore with stars, actors, comedians, and singers. The PGA had a tournament here recently, and it was a complete success. There are two more Joss events scheduled here in the near future which are currently in the making. Turning Stone Casino likes pool players and welcomes them by providing topnotch accommodations as well as an EXCELLENT venue where the players can perform and give it their all.
Yesterday, I was watching as Jennifer Baretta defeated Milkshake Mikey in the first round. She's a very serious player when she's in the pit, with good focus and follow-through. After the match, she told me that she was pleased with how she played, but she had to overcome a couple of obstacles, one being her baby boy kicking inside her belly. She seems to be a very happy lady, always brandishing a smile on her face.
Shawn "Get Some" Wilkie will go up against Jeannette Lee today. George Breedlove and Jeannette always have their young daughter with them, and you can see she is a happy child. After Jeannette's first match, she was swarmed with a crowd of autograph-seekers and picture-takers, and she didn't hestiate to sit down and sign autograph after autograph. Her daughter was by her side and told her mom that her back had an itch. Jeannette immediately stopped signing autographs and scratched her back and then set her on her lap, playing with her, laughing, as everyone looked on. Jeanette Lee is a great mother as well as a player.
Marlon Manalo is the man to beat at this event. He's playing effortlessly and flawlessly. Ralf Souquet also seems to be in a zone, not missing too many balls. Of course, whoever comes out on top this Sunday, they will have earned it. They posted up the payouts. The only figure I can remember is the $8,000 for first place and $5,300 for second. That's what I want my horse to shoot for, the $8,000 figure.
Just thought I'd check in and give a brief snippet of the happenings. See y'all later!
JAM
