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| tdodges' version [message #984522] |
Tue, 02 May 2006 22:03 |
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I sold out against Hustlin' Hank at least 3 times! arrrgh!
Rachet did win a game..I blew an easy shot on the 8,
the only ball on the table. I conceded..jusy brushed
the 8 into the corner. After that miss, I didn't deserve
to win the game.
Hank and Tom were a pleasure to meet. We didn't have
a lot of time, but we made the most of it. I appreciate you
guys driving over to Cushions..it was further for both than I had
thought.
I picked a bad table for out matches..not one I had used before.
It had a serious roll that I didn't know about until I slow rolled
the 3 down the rail, straight toward the pocket, and watched it roll out
about a half
diamond in the last 2 diamonds of travel.
Later, Hank took pity...I was looking at a 4 ball run to get out, and it
wasn't
gonna be to hard..started with a medium shot into the corner, then rolling
up
to the long rail for the next shot. I was a bit timid on the stroke, but
the next ball
was playable. Hank pulled my ball out of the pocket, and told me to play it
again, and get it
right. The rest of the game was a coaching session from Hank.
/I'd been paying for coaching all day, and Hank showed up, and threw the
advice in for free!
Cushions is a very nice place (except for that 1 table). Food, drinks, no
obnoxious music.
Many tables, coin ops, 8 and 9 footers, mostly Gandys from what I saw.
On the pricy side, at $4/hour/player.
After I get the learnin' stuff burned into my head, I'll be back for ya,
Hank.
I ain't gonna let that go.
I wound up that evening doing some practicing on table at the hotel, and
some
suits came in to play...for drinks...90 minutes later I staggered back to my
room
and collapsed for the night. Playing for drinks is a self-limiting system.
It could be adopted as an automatic handicaping system, though.
A good trip, met good people, and I'll be back!
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| Re: tdodges' version [message #984531 ] |
Wed, 03 May 2006 02:42 |
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sounds like a good time was had by all and some real nice people.
billiard babe "likes mixing nice people and pool"
"tdodge" <NOSPAMbluesman [at] stny.rr.com> wrote in message
news:yWO5g.6135$TT.2255 [at] twister.nyroc.rr.com...
>I sold out against Hustlin' Hank at least 3 times! arrrgh!
> Rachet did win a game..I blew an easy shot on the 8,
> the only ball on the table. I conceded..jusy brushed
> the 8 into the corner. After that miss, I didn't deserve
> to win the game.
> Hank and Tom were a pleasure to meet. We didn't have
> a lot of time, but we made the most of it. I appreciate you
> guys driving over to Cushions..it was further for both than I had
> thought.
> I picked a bad table for out matches..not one I had used before.
> It had a serious roll that I didn't know about until I slow rolled
> the 3 down the rail, straight toward the pocket, and watched it roll out
> about a half
> diamond in the last 2 diamonds of travel.
> Later, Hank took pity...I was looking at a 4 ball run to get out, and it
> wasn't
> gonna be to hard..started with a medium shot into the corner, then rolling
> up
> to the long rail for the next shot. I was a bit timid on the stroke, but
> the next ball
> was playable. Hank pulled my ball out of the pocket, and told me to play
> it again, and get it
> right. The rest of the game was a coaching session from Hank.
> /I'd been paying for coaching all day, and Hank showed up, and threw the
> advice in for free!
> Cushions is a very nice place (except for that 1 table). Food, drinks, no
> obnoxious music.
> Many tables, coin ops, 8 and 9 footers, mostly Gandys from what I saw.
> On the pricy side, at $4/hour/player.
> After I get the learnin' stuff burned into my head, I'll be back for ya,
> Hank.
> I ain't gonna let that go.
> I wound up that evening doing some practicing on table at the hotel, and
> some
> suits came in to play...for drinks...90 minutes later I staggered back to
> my room
> and collapsed for the night. Playing for drinks is a self-limiting
> system.
> It could be adopted as an automatic handicaping system, though.
> A good trip, met good people, and I'll be back!
>
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| Re: tdodges' version [message #984545 ] |
Wed, 03 May 2006 11:58 |
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I stand corrected Captain. Ratchet did win one game when you blew that
duck sitting in the pocket.
Cushions Billiards is a decent poolhall.
Thanks again for paying the time. I'll get it next time.
I know your ass was dragging from class. Maybe next time I'll do the
racking.
Hank
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| Re: tdodges' version [message #1003340 ] |
Wed, 03 May 2006 20:04 |
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tdodge wrote:
> I sold out against Hustlin' Hank at least 3 times! arrrgh!
> Rachet did win a game..I blew an easy shot on the 8,
> the only ball on the table. I conceded..jusy brushed
> the 8 into the corner. After that miss, I didn't deserve
> to win the game.
> Hank and Tom were a pleasure to meet. We didn't have
> a lot of time, but we made the most of it. I appreciate you
> guys driving over to Cushions..it was further for both than I had
> thought.
> I picked a bad table for out matches..not one I had used before.
> It had a serious roll that I didn't know about until I slow rolled
> the 3 down the rail, straight toward the pocket, and watched it roll out
> about a half
> diamond in the last 2 diamonds of travel.
> Later, Hank took pity...I was looking at a 4 ball run to get out, and it
> wasn't
> gonna be to hard..started with a medium shot into the corner, then rolling
> up
> to the long rail for the next shot. I was a bit timid on the stroke, but
> the next ball
> was playable. Hank pulled my ball out of the pocket, and told me to play it
> again, and get it
> right. The rest of the game was a coaching session from Hank.
> /I'd been paying for coaching all day, and Hank showed up, and threw the
> advice in for free!
> Cushions is a very nice place (except for that 1 table). Food, drinks, no
> obnoxious music.
> Many tables, coin ops, 8 and 9 footers, mostly Gandys from what I saw.
> On the pricy side, at $4/hour/player.
> After I get the learnin' stuff burned into my head, I'll be back for ya,
> Hank.
> I ain't gonna let that go.
> I wound up that evening doing some practicing on table at the hotel, and
> some
> suits came in to play...for drinks...90 minutes later I staggered back to my
> room
> and collapsed for the night. Playing for drinks is a self-limiting system.
> It could be adopted as an automatic handicaping system, though.
> A good trip, met good people, and I'll be back!
>
>
I forgot about that "gimme" lol !I do believe I would have made that one
tho' ! My offer stands about putting you up at my house if you ever
pass through again , The same offer goes out to any RSB'er passing
through my neck of the woods ! I hope you begin to put your new
knowledge to work
as soon as possible Tom ,But watch out for those "free" drinks lol !
Tom S.
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| Re: tdodges' version [message #1003346 ] |
Wed, 03 May 2006 20:58 |
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"Tom Seifert aka Ratchet" <ratchet1957 [at] yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:N42dnXbro8QjbcXZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d [at] greenapple.com...
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> !I do believe I would have made that one tho' !
I figured you had about a 98% chance of making that shot.
The instant I brushed it in, I knew I shouldn't have. It's much
more satisfying to plunk the game ball yourself than to get a concession.
It just feels better. I was annoyed at myself for running down to the
8, leaving an easy last shot, and blowing it right there, in real sellout
fashion. If I was thinking clearly, I'd have let it go, and taken the
well-deserved ragging.
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| Re: tdodges' version [message #1003348 ] |
Wed, 03 May 2006 21:03 |
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"Tom Seifert aka Ratchet" <ratchet1957 [at] yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:N42dnXbro8QjbcXZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d [at] greenapple.com...
> I forgot about that "gimme"
I picked up that habit at the local pool hall. The core group
of very good players, who allow me into the circle at times,
never pocket the 9. When only the 9 is left, it is assumed
the shooter will make it, and it's swept off or just grabbed
for a re-rack. I've only seen that here, but it has developed
a habit that is probably not a good one.
/the above practice does not apply when there is money involved.
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| Re: tdodges' version [message #1003354 ] |
Thu, 04 May 2006 00:14 |
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"tdodge" <NOSPAMbluesman [at] stny.rr.com> wrote in message
news:a876g.6305$TT.4157 [at] twister.nyroc.rr.com...
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> "Tom Seifert aka Ratchet" <ratchet1957 [at] yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:N42dnXbro8QjbcXZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d [at] greenapple.com...
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>> I forgot about that "gimme"
>
> I picked up that habit at the local pool hall. The core group
> of very good players, who allow me into the circle at times,
> never pocket the 9. When only the 9 is left, it is assumed
> the shooter will make it, and it's swept off or just grabbed
> for a re-rack. I've only seen that here, but it has developed
> a habit that is probably not a good one.
> /the above practice does not apply when there is money involved.
You are right...this is a bad habit...but, if you have to live and play with
these guys, I don't know. Question: how is the assumption made that the
shooter will make it? I could give you a million scenarios here ranging
from a 9 ball hanging, to a spot shot at the 9 frozen to the middle of the
short rail and I've seen these made by guys who like to do it more often
than not!?
SS
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| Re: tdodges' version [message #1003355 ] |
Thu, 04 May 2006 00:24 |
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"Superseal" <superseal [at] optonline.net> wrote in message
news:cX96g.100$eD.66 [at] fe08.lga...
> Question: how is the assumption made that the shooter will make it? I
> could give you a million scenarios here ranging from a 9 ball hanging, to
> a spot shot at the 9 frozen to the middle of the short rail and I've seen
> these made by guys who like to do it more often than not!?
>
They probably would not concede a low percentage shot on the 9,
but I've never seen it happen. I'm sure it does, bad rolls and such,
but in all the games I've seen these guys play, they've always managed
to leave a reasonable shot. I'll watch closer next time, and look for a
tough situation
on the 9, and see how they handle it.
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| Re: tdodges' version [message #1003360 ] |
Thu, 04 May 2006 03:32 |
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Superseal wrote:
> "tdodge" <NOSPAMbluesman [at] stny.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:a876g.6305$TT.4157 [at] twister.nyroc.rr.com...
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>>"Tom Seifert aka Ratchet" <ratchet1957 [at] yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:N42dnXbro8QjbcXZnZ2dnUVZ_sGdnZ2d [at] greenapple.com...
>>
>>
>>>I forgot about that "gimme"
>>
>>I picked up that habit at the local pool hall. The core group
>>of very good players, who allow me into the circle at times,
>>never pocket the 9. When only the 9 is left, it is assumed
>>the shooter will make it, and it's swept off or just grabbed
>>for a re-rack. I've only seen that here, but it has developed
>>a habit that is probably not a good one.
>>/the above practice does not apply when there is money involved.
>
>
> You are right...this is a bad habit...but, if you have to live and play with
> these guys, I don't know. Question: how is the assumption made that the
> shooter will make it? I could give you a million scenarios here ranging
> from a 9 ball hanging, to a spot shot at the 9 frozen to the middle of the
> short rail and I've seen these made by guys who like to do it more often
> than not!?
>
> SS
>
>
In a friendly game (and others) I can usually tell by their stroke and
demeanor whether someones going to "muff" the 8 or 9 , I have played way
to many games to know the difference , Now in a "money" game I have and
have seen others blow the 'Big' shot in so many different ways that
depending on the pot I always make them shoot it ....unless it's one of
those pesky respect things lol !
Ratchet - looking for a little respect ! lol
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