Over a month ago, Tate notified me he'd be in NYC over Easter weekend, and I was pleased to accept his invitation to hook up for some quality time over the glorious green felt.
Well, today was the day, and it didn't disappoint. It began in rather remarkable fashion when Tate showed thoroughly excessive generosity by bringing me a gift, wrapped and everything. When I opened it, there was a Jack Justis case inside, one that I really liked.
After some brief chit chat to become acquainted, it was on to pool. The nine ball match was very, very, very close over a several hour session, but far more importantly, the match was played with good sportsmanship, mutual respect and mutual encouragement. Tate is a super guy and a super player.
When the game was done, Tate insisted on taking me out to dinner, and we were joined by his lovely wife and daughter. We enjoyed some fine Italian cuisine and some friendly chatter.
I am still baffled and numbed by the whole experience, for when I encourage other posters to arrange a game of pool with me when they visit NYC, it is so that I can roll out the red carpet for them. On this occasion, Tate chose to roll out the red carpet for me, even on my home turf, and played the part of the generous host.
To every poster other than Tate, I hope you are lucky enough to meet Tate one day. To those who visit NYC, I'd love to shoot some with you when you are in town.
To Tate, thank you for a memorable day. It was a privilege to meet you, and I hope to catch up with you again one of these days.
Well, today was the day, and it didn't disappoint. It began in rather remarkable fashion when Tate showed thoroughly excessive generosity by bringing me a gift, wrapped and everything. When I opened it, there was a Jack Justis case inside, one that I really liked.
After some brief chit chat to become acquainted, it was on to pool. The nine ball match was very, very, very close over a several hour session, but far more importantly, the match was played with good sportsmanship, mutual respect and mutual encouragement. Tate is a super guy and a super player.
When the game was done, Tate insisted on taking me out to dinner, and we were joined by his lovely wife and daughter. We enjoyed some fine Italian cuisine and some friendly chatter.
I am still baffled and numbed by the whole experience, for when I encourage other posters to arrange a game of pool with me when they visit NYC, it is so that I can roll out the red carpet for them. On this occasion, Tate chose to roll out the red carpet for me, even on my home turf, and played the part of the generous host.
To every poster other than Tate, I hope you are lucky enough to meet Tate one day. To those who visit NYC, I'd love to shoot some with you when you are in town.
To Tate, thank you for a memorable day. It was a privilege to meet you, and I hope to catch up with you again one of these days.
