TAR is in the house. All the players from parts unknown are here. Let the games begin.
Watched Mike Athens play in ring game qualifier last night, shoulda stayed; after I left he got double dipped by Adam Behnke for the chance for free entry into Ring Game tonight.
Probably watch the Stream on TAR tonight and can't wait to go to the three night clash of Frost vs SVB.
Christmas can come in July.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
more Kentucky pool
The gang was a little stir crazy Tuesday night and was ready for an outing, so we ended up with a field trip to the pool hall.
I should have known that the Silver Cue would have been packed on a Tuesday night. They had an (appeared to be) in house APA league going on. Luckily, we were able to secure a table in the back and everyone was able to play.
While I watched everyone play some doubles 8-ball, I ended up making a game with a gentleman playing solo two tables over. He had a very nice old Mucci cue and played - or practiced - rather well.
we settled on some 9' table 9-ball and we started off. In the early running, he made several early 9 balls and I was quickly down 6-3. Playing with a little more effort, I made it back to even at 6-6 and tied again at 7-7 before I closed out 10-7. My group was ready to leave at that point, so we ended up not playing any more, but a really good time and some good competition. It's always nice to get out and play some.
Probably the end of my Kentucky pool experiences for a while, as we head for home tomorrow.
I should have known that the Silver Cue would have been packed on a Tuesday night. They had an (appeared to be) in house APA league going on. Luckily, we were able to secure a table in the back and everyone was able to play.
While I watched everyone play some doubles 8-ball, I ended up making a game with a gentleman playing solo two tables over. He had a very nice old Mucci cue and played - or practiced - rather well.
we settled on some 9' table 9-ball and we started off. In the early running, he made several early 9 balls and I was quickly down 6-3. Playing with a little more effort, I made it back to even at 6-6 and tied again at 7-7 before I closed out 10-7. My group was ready to leave at that point, so we ended up not playing any more, but a really good time and some good competition. It's always nice to get out and play some.
Probably the end of my Kentucky pool experiences for a while, as we head for home tomorrow.
Monday, July 20, 2009
My old Kentucky Home
Met up with B. at the Silver Cue on Saturday night after putting my conference compatriots to bed early.
The Silver Cue again was a good place to play and playing on the 8 foot tables on this night proved to be a more ego boosting experience as I played much more like I expect to play. The 8ft Olhausens played very similar to my own 8' at home.
B. was a nice surprise. After chatting on the Internet some, we ended up being able to work out a time to kick some balls around. He was a very skilled and knowledgeable player. Not to mention he has been to the Derby for 3+ years. I sure wish that I lived within 45 minute drive of the Pool/Action extravaganza.
B. also sported a very OLD SCHOOL Schon (?, not 100%) that we talked about for a bit. A very nice old style with some very nice veneers. Heavy too. at 22 oz, B. liked the hit more than any he has had. I agreed it was a very solid cue. A great story on the find and a great player for him.
We kicked them around for a hour or two and had a wonderful time. He played a shade under me and had some real moments of genius. I think given more time, we both would have like to migrate to some 1-hole. I would have been interested in playing some banks also, since this area is known for it's banks. Unfortunately, due to our recreation during the day, I was tuckered out had had to call an early end to the night around 1 am.
Probably all for now, since I am back at the grindstone this week and probably won't run back to Lexington during this week. Can't say never, I may want to wander up there tonight or Tuesday. Sigh.... Two weeks is too long for this event....
I will write more if anything happens. I am contemplating stopping at Louisville at Bank Shot to pick up another t-shirt --- I wish I had time to play but probably need to be getting home.
Looking forward to Scott Frost vs Shane Van Boening at the end of the month at the Big Dog! Definitely jones-ing to play some pool.
Later
The Silver Cue again was a good place to play and playing on the 8 foot tables on this night proved to be a more ego boosting experience as I played much more like I expect to play. The 8ft Olhausens played very similar to my own 8' at home.
B. was a nice surprise. After chatting on the Internet some, we ended up being able to work out a time to kick some balls around. He was a very skilled and knowledgeable player. Not to mention he has been to the Derby for 3+ years. I sure wish that I lived within 45 minute drive of the Pool/Action extravaganza.
B. also sported a very OLD SCHOOL Schon (?, not 100%) that we talked about for a bit. A very nice old style with some very nice veneers. Heavy too. at 22 oz, B. liked the hit more than any he has had. I agreed it was a very solid cue. A great story on the find and a great player for him.
We kicked them around for a hour or two and had a wonderful time. He played a shade under me and had some real moments of genius. I think given more time, we both would have like to migrate to some 1-hole. I would have been interested in playing some banks also, since this area is known for it's banks. Unfortunately, due to our recreation during the day, I was tuckered out had had to call an early end to the night around 1 am.
Probably all for now, since I am back at the grindstone this week and probably won't run back to Lexington during this week. Can't say never, I may want to wander up there tonight or Tuesday. Sigh.... Two weeks is too long for this event....
I will write more if anything happens. I am contemplating stopping at Louisville at Bank Shot to pick up another t-shirt --- I wish I had time to play but probably need to be getting home.
Looking forward to Scott Frost vs Shane Van Boening at the end of the month at the Big Dog! Definitely jones-ing to play some pool.
Later
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Picked up a cue last night for the first time in a week or so. The Silver Cue in Lexington was a good room. Nice tables with good fast cloth. They had a lot of 8' tables and 7' tables with a few 9' tables.
I picked a 9' table and practiced for a while until making a game with a nicer gentleman with a 25+ year old SW cue. It was a nice cue and really made my Olney look sharp in comparison, as it's a SW style cue. Jeff's work compares very favorably with the older SW.
We played and he came up a few games ahead. He was making a return to the game after a longer layoff (almost as old as his cue). He played very sporty for such a long layoff. Very good stroke and play.
I played well enough and started to get the idea on the big table after some of the practice earlier. It is weird how it makes your game so much different for essentially the same shot.
Look forward to returning there soon, as there is much hassle in this stay in Lexington.
Until the next time,
I picked a 9' table and practiced for a while until making a game with a nicer gentleman with a 25+ year old SW cue. It was a nice cue and really made my Olney look sharp in comparison, as it's a SW style cue. Jeff's work compares very favorably with the older SW.
We played and he came up a few games ahead. He was making a return to the game after a longer layoff (almost as old as his cue). He played very sporty for such a long layoff. Very good stroke and play.
I played well enough and started to get the idea on the big table after some of the practice earlier. It is weird how it makes your game so much different for essentially the same shot.
Look forward to returning there soon, as there is much hassle in this stay in Lexington.
Until the next time,
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Kentucky Pool
Arrived for my incarceration in Kentucky today after 11 hours on the road. Hopefully some pool can be found someplace. I hate to have to drive all the way into Lexington to find something worth mentioning.
I will post what I find this week, unless my homework keeps us too busy.
I will post what I find this week, unless my homework keeps us too busy.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Lunch
I had the opportunity to check out Don McCoy's Bar on the west side today. Enjoyed a good Reuben sandwich and was only really looking to practice a little on a big table.
Don - the proprietor and only professional player in the big city -- came over and we ended up playing some for a better part of a couple hours.
What an experience. I couldn't believe his speed control. Almost every shot was exactly dead on and when the angles weren't perfect -- the speed was. It was amazing to watch him float the cue ball effortlessly around the table. I am hoping to end up there again for lunch. What an excellent day!
We talked about new tips (he liked the Wizard tip on my new Olney) and some of the recent news in the pool world. An enjoyable place, staff and of course, my thanks to Don for the lessons.
Don - the proprietor and only professional player in the big city -- came over and we ended up playing some for a better part of a couple hours.
What an experience. I couldn't believe his speed control. Almost every shot was exactly dead on and when the angles weren't perfect -- the speed was. It was amazing to watch him float the cue ball effortlessly around the table. I am hoping to end up there again for lunch. What an excellent day!
We talked about new tips (he liked the Wizard tip on my new Olney) and some of the recent news in the pool world. An enjoyable place, staff and of course, my thanks to Don for the lessons.
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