The WINDY CITY OPEN

[nfty9er]

I have to comment too

In reply to mr. oddshots post I have to comment. I was there working very hard to help the event promoter get everything done. The teams in the doubles "Bucket of Beer" event were told if the had any questions or concerns to come to me personally. It was not hard to find me. However, Mr. oddshots decided to call the resort desk and ask for a manager to find out where his free beer was. Had he asked the right people he would have been informed that the beer would have been personally delivered by Mrs. Romano herself. We wanted to get the event underway so as the players were playing and not standing around. When the call was made it alerted security that items were being given away and not sold by the resort. They were obviosly concerned about losing profit. That made it immpossible for us to deliver beer to the teams as the resort would have shut down the entire event. In reguards to the tables it cost alot of money to get those tables to the event and use thenm for six days. If Mr. oddshots would like, we could take it out of the events payouts and or the spectator fee that he did not pay on the days he was not registered to to play( which were more that one.) If Mr. oddshots and I use Mr. to point out the lack of respect he had for both Mr. & Mrs. Ramono, had used a little more class or any at all, he would have not made bad decisions and would have supported the event by playing in more events or making sure he payed his cover. He did not even by a shirt. All that money goes to help make next year better. Also, good reviews help us promote the event to possible sponsors who may be willing to bring in and pay for tables that do not have to be coin op. Anytime oddshots would like to volunteer his time to help the event run better I will be glad to have his help. I am a player who comes to this event, all the way from Buffalo, NY, not to play but to work. To all the classy players who were there this year I am glad you had a good time and hope we can continue to provide a great event.
To those who felt they did not get treated fairly we would be glad to have the help next year.

I just would like to comment that some statements in this thread could be misleading. In most states(and from the sound of it Illinois is one of them), it is against the law to provide free liquor anywhere anytime at a place where a lliquor license is in place. You also cannot bring in any liquor from the outside to an event or to distribute. The hotel is putting its license at risk if it allows that to happen. It is not a matter of profit to the hotel. Most states technically do not allow happy hours where you offer 2 for 1. That is why most places now just give a discounted price. I believe there is a formula where you must charge at least a nickel over cost, at least in California. So don't blame the hotel. It's the law.

 

[JOEY]

odshot

there was plenty of free beer to be had, you just couldnt have any. i almost had a problem drinking the beer that i had, cause i was involved in soo many minis it make it hard to drink while shooting. next time maybe you get to know the whos who, and ask questions..... and ill bet youll like the end result. as for myself, i had a blast.
joey

 

[Eydie Romano]

Edyie,

I love how you are so quick to jump to conclusions pretending you know exactly who I am..very defensive. You obviously have the wrong person. You don't know shit about me or who I am. Instead of being defensive and immature, why not deal with the matters at hand and address the issues to improve your future versus your immature handling of issues.

Exhibit #A Post #1 Quote by Serious APA Whiner Odshot68
"Secondly, they had a doubles tournament where every team got a bucket of beer...well guess what...no beer.
Exhibit #B Post #6 Quote by Same Serious APA Whiner Odshot68
"Eydie...I don't even drink. You must have me confused with another."

Now if I get this correct, in exhibit A, you are mad that you didn't get your beer,

Then:

Exhibit #B You don't even drink.

Humm, and I then I don't know who you are? Well by all means, please do tell us who you are!

Oh Mr. Wilson, this mean nasty person said a very bad swear word in the above quote. Please advise him of the forum rules!

 

[JOEY]

eydies a taddle tail.....lol

 

[Fred]

Put that shovel down odshot.
The hole is deep enough.
Justin Nuder

 

[JAM]

Exhibit #A Post #1 Quote by Serious APA Whiner Odshot68
"Secondly, they had a doubles tournament where every team got a bucket of beer...well guess what...no beer.
Exhibit #B Post #6 Quote by Same Serious APA Whiner Odshot68
"Eydie...I don't even drink. You must have me confused with another."

Now if I get this correct, in exhibit A, you are mad that you didn't get your beer,

Then:

Exhibit #B You don't even drink.

Whereupon, Exhibits A and B, having been previously identified, were admitted into the record!

I love that kind of talk!

JAM

 

[Da Poet]

FYI..for all considering going to the Windy City next year. This was the worst run tournaments I have ever seen. The table were coin operated and you had to pay $1 per game out of your own pocket yet they charged a registration fee (what was that for). Secondly, they had a doubles tournament where every team got a bucket of beer...well guess what...no beer. Then the big draw was Jeanette Lee...she didn't even show. This was pathetic. They were also suppose to run minis every night..This didn't happen Wednesday or Thursday night. I will never return here and don't recommend it to anyone. My local tournaments are run much better. Also, they didn't even have a BCA referee on hand (or other sanctioned ref). This was a BIG LETDOWN. Speaking to other players they all concurred and stated how this tournament has gotten worse every year and how bad this year was. They only had 5 vendors as well....after stating they would have a lot of vendors. A true disappointment!!

This is quite the mean spirited thread you've started here Oddshot68.

Back in September, you called me claiming you were an APA 7 in 8-ball and a 8 in 9-ball. You also went on to say that you were thinking of going pro and you asked me if I thought Scott Lee could help you with your game. So you probably remember the conversation now huh?

I find it very hard to believe that someone who was thinking of turning pro would get that upset about all the things you have listed.

Good luck with your "pro" career. Great start.