What is pool to you?

Missing Link · 2012-06-10T04:35:41+00:00

I thought it would be entertaining to see what this game we play means to the members here. How did you start? Why do you still play? Where do you want your game to go? I started playing at 13 on a family vacation...I picked up a cue and could make a few balls. I played as just an after school banger for a few years...pool was "my time" to clear my head and think, to gamble some, and just relax. The local pool hall had quarter a game valleys (Red's...it still does ;) ) and a bunch of us spent many afternoons ruining or youth. I never cared much about improving until I reached legal drinking age...went to a place called Spanky's where I met solid teachers that cared about pool. The owner and manager were SL7 level players that took the time to teach fundamentals and try to make players out of us bangers. These guys became like family...11 years later and we still all shoot together. Spanky's closed and the owner passed away, but he haunts us on the tables everywhere...I think we try to improve and teach because we remember all being bangers at one time. I took a break for a while due to work and life...until my phone rang one night about my old friends needing a player for league night. I walked in the door and it was like coming home. The friends I've met, the pros I've met, the places I've gotten to see...I wouldn't trade it for anything. I continue to improve this game by teaching those who were where I once was...and I have never stopped learning. I play because I can't not play...14.1, 10-ball, 9-ball, 8-ball...heck, I don't care. :grin-square: So that's me...what say you? Regards, Lock N Link.

Thread starter Missing Link
Start date Jun 9, 2012

Mr. Bond

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Jun 11, 2012

seen the movie "Jungle Book" ?

it wasnt really about a jungle with trees and vines
it was about discipline and control

pool is not about balls and a table
it is about discipline and control

and lest we forget; restraint

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