Abu Sayyaf`s real name is Panfilo Damu-ag, he`s from Bacolod, i doubt it if he`s a Muslim, it`s just a monicker. He, along with Luat and Corteza are sponsored by Jonathan, also of Bacolod.kaduku said:
Your man in Manila
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wahcheck said:
I was already booked to fly to Hong Kong and go into China. That was nearly 1K RT. To add the HK to Manila (and back to HK) leg was another $250. I had a nice hotel room, as part of the package for $290, about 40 a nite. There are high end hotels here in the $100+ range and bargain places for 20-25 a nite.
You can rent a decent apartment here for $300 a month. a real nice place would go for about 500.
gopi-1 said:A decent C- pool player, but he's got lots and lots of money to spare!
He backs a few players, Ronnie included.
bandido said:
Nice meeting you to Edwin. The TV stuff kept me pretty busy and when I got off, I usually went over to One Side for a while. Played one night at Rack 'n Roll with Bob Guerrero, but the only players there were from Taiwan. They were just practicing, and I really wasn't too interested in trying to make a game with them. Even tho Bob would have liked to see a little One Pocket. Those guys from Taiwan all shoot too damn straight. I'd rather leave them alone.
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cuycuy said:Hi Jay,
Nice meeting you and Mark Griffin. Sorry if I didn't talk as much, was feeling bad that day and felt I was going to go down with the flu.
Finally, its over. And I can rest.
Anyway, I was reading through your posts. Had a good laugh.
Didn't know about the Corey "Long Dong" remark. I'll try to catch it on the replays.
Too bad we never had the time to go around to One Side during the WPC.
Some info on the characters you mentioned in your stories:
Jimmy "Baba" Ching - about Luat's age. He took a year off the game before returning to the fray for the Philippine National Championships placing a decent 12th.
Jarry "Two-Finger" Pelayo - Decent player who lost his ring and index finger on his right hand while playing with firecrackers during New Year's (that's the story I heard). He's being backed by Corteza's manager, who is a fellow provincemate from Bacolod.
I'll try to make it to Derby City and see you there. I'll try getting my bankroll ready to play some serious poker there.
Nice to meet you and your Dad. A big hat's off for all your contributions to making the WPC in Manila happen. I heard the whole story of your efforts.
Yes, Corey really said it. I was right there and Nick Halling (his co-commentator) nearly fell out of his chair.
Hope to see you in Derby City. They have a private poker game there every night also. Stay in touch.
gopi-1 said:Have a safe trip Jay! And talking about Manny Pacquiao. If you think the Filipinos will be celebrating like crazy after Ronnie's victory, wait till you see
Manny win over Erik Morales, it will be chaotic!
Which reminds me I need to plan my bank heist that day. LOL. No cops and no cars in the "5th heaviest traffic" city in the world.
Just to update actions at one side for Jay, Alex beat Dennis 30-27 for $ 10,000.oo two nights ago then again for $ 14,000.oo last night with a score of 35-31. Alex made 8 rack run after falling behind 9-19 and was able to tie at 22-22. It was nip and tuck from then on until another 5 rack finish by Alex. Also last night, Jerome P. won over Darren A. for $ 6,000.oo race to 30 game of 10-ball.
Before beating Orcullo two in a row, Alex also beat Corteza twice and Gallego once for no less than $ 2,000.oo, some for $ 4,000.00. He s on a roll.sniper said:
The new King
I have to hand it to Alex if he beat Dennis. I love Dennis' game and consider him a great player. But maybe the difference is that Alex can string racks better. I've never heard of anyone stringing racks of Ten Ball like Alex has been doing. I saw him put a seven on Ramil and I was floored. Those are tight tables at One Side.
Sounds like he stepped up his game a notch. I can see all filipinos in the Ring Ten Ball at Derby City. Who can play with these guys? Johnny, Rodney, Shane, Ralf, who??? Maybe Dennis Hatch or Mark Tadd will have a wake up call. They both had BIG games at one time.
I have to hand it to Alex if he beat Dennis. I love Dennis' game and consider him a great player. But maybe the difference is that Alex can string racks better. I've never heard of anyone stringing racks of Ten Ball like Alex has been doing. I saw him put a seven on Ramil and I was floored. Those are tight tables at One Side.
Sounds like he stepped up his game a notch. I can see all filipinos in the Ring Ten Ball at Derby City. Who can play with these guys? Johnny, Rodney, Shane, Ralf, who??? Maybe Dennis Hatch or Mark Tadd will have a wake up call. They both had BIG games at one time.
Jay: Just wanted to thank you for your GREAT and much appretiated posts here during the WPC!!
Can't tell how much I enjoyed your stories. Keep it coming during other great tournaments aswell, you're a talented storyteller!
Can't tell how much I enjoyed your stories. Keep it coming during other great tournaments aswell, you're a talented storyteller!
You know, I noticed one big difference after I came home. When I go shopping here, or even to a restaurant, it is not so easy to be served/taken care of. It can actually be quite hard just to pay for something. Sometimes the people that do take care of you have an indifferent or bad attitude.
In the Philipines, which is called a third world country, every place I went I was always greeted with a smile and someone with a pleasant attitude. They were glad to help me and made sure all my questions were answered. And paying was no problem. No computers or credit cards. Just hand them the cash and they give you your change. Ah, for the good old days.
I do understand why so many ex-pat Americans live there. Our dollar goes at least five times as far, the women are friendly even if you are over 50, and most everyone speaks English. The food is tasty too. And contrary to what some may say, it is probably safer than any large city in the U.S. I frequently walked alone at night and yes people would accost me and try to sell me all kinds of things, from cigarettes to their sister. But if I smiled and said no thanks firmly, they left me alone.
Ted Leonard, who is a 12 year ex-pat, said the Americans who get in trouble are the ones that get loud in bars and insult people. You know the kind, the ugly Americans. My experience of the filipinos is that if you are polite to them, they will be very kind to you. All in all, I must say I was treated well everywhere I went, with courtesy and a friendly attitude. For sure, I'll go back if the WPC is in Manila next year.
In the Philipines, which is called a third world country, every place I went I was always greeted with a smile and someone with a pleasant attitude. They were glad to help me and made sure all my questions were answered. And paying was no problem. No computers or credit cards. Just hand them the cash and they give you your change. Ah, for the good old days.
I do understand why so many ex-pat Americans live there. Our dollar goes at least five times as far, the women are friendly even if you are over 50, and most everyone speaks English. The food is tasty too. And contrary to what some may say, it is probably safer than any large city in the U.S. I frequently walked alone at night and yes people would accost me and try to sell me all kinds of things, from cigarettes to their sister. But if I smiled and said no thanks firmly, they left me alone.
Ted Leonard, who is a 12 year ex-pat, said the Americans who get in trouble are the ones that get loud in bars and insult people. You know the kind, the ugly Americans. My experience of the filipinos is that if you are polite to them, they will be very kind to you. All in all, I must say I was treated well everywhere I went, with courtesy and a friendly attitude. For sure, I'll go back if the WPC is in Manila next year.
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jay helfert said:
It's ironic, as we age, what really becomes important to us, the people whom we intereact with on a day to day basis. That is why, no matter what part of our country your in and when there's a nice tournament going on, fun only awaits behind closed doors.
Are you referring to Ted Lerner? He sometimes does the play by play for t.v..
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Schon-desi said:
YES, thanks. Sorry Ted about misspelling your name. You are a really good guy and I hope we can spend more time together. Maybe you'll come to Derby City.
