The Time Has Come...

Fatboy said:
I might dog the shit out of it and be humilitated, believe me thats the reason I want to play, sure I'm 5 balls weaker than anyone else but when I get a shot I'm gonna see what I'm made of and thats what count. So if I'm not the first guy out I'll be happy, if I knock someone out....wow that will be a rush. I'm trying to kick my game up and have fun too. I know the guys I'm playing and most of us went to dinner the other night-I never told them about this cause it wasnt official, Grady's wife told me last night I was in after the dinner.

As Far as the party goes I want to do something and that ws just a thought...I want to build a huge group of friends in pool no enimys. Yeah I got lucky in biz but that never changed my values in life, $50 sets of 9B are still $50 sets. I live in Vegas and have see it all, people losing perspective, or in Beverly Hills my other house and the billionairs who are lost I refuse to be like that.

Please dont judge me til you know me, if after that you dont like me I'll respect that but give me a chance. i'm not a rich snob, hell I dont own a shirt with a collar or know how to tie a neck tie. I'm a regular guy who got lucky and thank my parents who struggled to raise me and for that reason alone I owe it to them to make the most of what I have. I count my blessings everyday. Dont sterotype me as "anther rich asshole", believe me I know alot of them from all the exotic car events I go to, they hate me because I'm not fancy enough for them. F'um i'm just Fatboy love me or hate me.

for everyone who is in my corner thanks that means ALOT to me, i'm scared shitless and confident, you guys mean alot to me. thanks again. please give me the love and moral support my family would since I dont have one, I need that, I dont want to be the center of attention that isnt my goal, my goal is not to be the first guy out and play good as I possibly can.

Jay dont run off on me again ;) you will get played
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I'll be back! :D

Just for your information, I advised Fatboy NOT to play in the Ring Game. I didn't think it was a good way to spend his money, and three dimes is three dimes. He said he wanted to test himself and see how he stood up under pressure. I have to admire his fortitude and heart.

He might just surprise a few people. He WILL make balls and he does have a nice stroke. Don't make the mistake of underestimating the Fatboy. I have beat him playing Banks a few times, but that's my best game, not his. And he asked for my best game!

The more I get to know Fatboy, the more I like him. He is a man with HEART, character, brains and vision.
 
Good luck Fatboy. In my mind you have already won. You have the heart and courage to put your hard earned dough on the line to step up. You certainly have my repect for that. Bear down, kick ass, and you never know.
 
You go Fatboy!

If you feel any weight on your shoulders Fatboy, just remember that is only the ton of well wishes sent your way by the folks on this forum.
A lot of us will be living vicariously through your adventure.:)
 
For most of us "recreational" players, the chance to enter one of the DCC tourneys would be our shot at playing a "pro". You never know who you might draw. It could be Efren, you could draw some local out of Louisville that banks like you or I shoot straight-in shots, or you could draw another recreational player. Either way, you'd be stepping up, but you never know who you may have to face. In Fatboy's case, there's no secrets here as to whom he will be playing with....big-time pro's who are generally experienced in a ring-game scenario. I'm sure there's people out there that regardless of the $$$, they wouldn't consider stepping up in fear of possible failure or embarrasment under the spotlight. For this, I give Fatboy credit. I'll be there rooting for you on Saturday!
 
That is the biggest difference

Fatboy said:
for everyone who is in my corner thanks that means ALOT to me, i'm scared shitless and confident, you guys mean alot to me. thanks again. please give me the love and moral support my family would since I dont have one, I need that, I dont want to be the center of attention that isnt my goal, my goal is not to be the first guy out and play good as I possibly can.
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That is the biggest difference between you and the prince dude, you are one of us here. If the prince hung out as much here as you do we would probably back him too. Regardless of the dollars or what dollars mean at the moment it does take guts to risk public embarrassment which could happen if you start a little cold.

I'll wish you the best of luck and more than luck, that you are able to play up to your true ability. As we saw with Johnny and Earl last night, you do have to plan ahead but it is also true that games are won and lost one shot at a time. Stay in the moment and you will do fine.

Hu
 
Good luck Fatboy. Take the opportunity you have to play & make sure you make the best of each opportunity you get at the table. That is all you can ask of yourself.

If you don't have your party, I will be sure to find you & buy you a beer.
 
Dude,

You get mucho respect from me. It takes big ones to get up in front of an audience and let it fly, especially against players that are head and shoulders above you. I wish you the bes and I look forward to meeting you in L'ville.

GL bro,
D
 
Play well Fatboy, You definately picked a setting to put your nerves to the test. I'll be rooting for ya'.
 
Scottster said:
Play well Fatboy, You definately picked a setting to put your nerves to the test. I'll be rooting for ya'.
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thats why i put myself in that spot, i want to see how i really play other than action
 
Scottster said:
Play well Fatboy, You definately picked a setting to put your nerves to the test. I'll be rooting for ya'.
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thats why i put myself in that spot, i want to see how i really play other than action
 
thebigdog said:
I really think stepping up has less to do with the amount of money than the way you're making it sound. Fatboy is getting out there with the best players on a large stage. Being able to afford to get in there is one thing, but actually putting yourself out there is a whole different beast. Believe me, I've played in large open tournaments when I was probobly in a group worse than 90% of the field, and the only thing I cared about was not making a fool of myself out there. Its a lot of pressure especially when your playing in the prime time session of a big event and are surrounded by champions. I learned more about myself playing in that environment than I have in any gambling session. So I think you are totally missing the point here why people are giving this guy props for getting in there. Even if you can afford the cash to get in the game, it still takes heart to get in there in front of everyone.
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Great post that shows restraint and wisdom.
 
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