ace said:
Of course, I'm sure you got your one hole fill against Ernesto, right? ace its got to be tuff when you run 6 then he runs 8ace said:
. but seriously how many people do you know that can say they played earl.
frmn said:
....jk
I won the lag and started with a really nice break too. The only reason I was pocketing so many balls was due to him banking toward his pocket and leaving the cue ball out in the open. Earl dose not think like an experienced one pocket player. If he made an up table bank, He was 8 and out.lll said:ace its got to be tuff when you run 6 then he runs 8
Me, too. I'm kicking myself. Well, not quite...demonrho said:
thanks doc for giving us your insights and updates. hope to make it next yeargulfportdoc said:A few random thoughts about the GWC: This was the finest run large tournament I've ever attended, including DCC. The players were informed right on the tournament chart at which time there match was to be played, and even on which table! The times were adhered to precisely, and there was a verbal notification via P.A. system 15 minutes prior to each match. These features allowed guys to leave the area to do something else, and not have to worry about hanging around the chart area in hopes of trying to find out when they play.
Once the TDs realized that they only had 88 entrants, they could easily have allowed us races to 4 rather than to 3.
The equipment was in very good condition. The 9' tables were available 24/7 WITHOUT CHARGE for practice or action. I went to the tournament room at 10 A.M. Monday to watch the Lil John/Larry Nevel and Gabe Owen/Ike Runnels matches. There was almost nobody there!! The two matches were in progress, and there were 2-3 tables being used at the far end of the room. That left approximately 45 tables unused and available. The bleachers on either side of the room (which apparently hold 1500-2000 people) were practically empty.
I predict the 1P tournament will double in size next year. The promoter/owner said if it's well attended next year, he'll add 3-4 additional events around the country.
I would like to have seen a bank pool event. Perhaps one will be added in the future. And as long as I'm wishing: a senior event would be lovely.
I don't know why they had a women's event. I suppose it's PC. It's his money, he can spend it how he likes. They only had 30 players. To me it's just a nuisance. At least they only used 4 tables, and they pretty much kept to themselves. As a matter of fact, a few of them kept to themselves quite closely.
There were so many 1P matches with top players contending, that one had to pick a neutral spot so as to be able to sweat 3-4 matches simultaneously.
Renting a hotel room around town at very reasonable rates presented zero problems. Evidently after Labor Day the town pretty much dies. They do get crowds from Houston on the weekends. There was no advantage to staying at the venue, since there was quite a walk from the hotel to the pool table areas (although not nearly as bad as Ceasar's Indiana), whereas the parking garage was directly beside the pool venue.
Next year I might even go a day early, just to enjoy the Galveston surf. It's a pretty little town, but like every other sick pool addict, I hardly ventured from the venue-- like a bat.
Doc
gulfportdoc said:...I don't know why they had a women's event. I suppose it's PC. It's his money, he can spend it how he likes. They only had 30 players. To me it's just a nuisance. At least they only used 4 tables, and they pretty much kept to themselves. As a matter of fact, a few of them kept to themselves quite closely.
Doc
Beard, you old perv, you'll have to use your imagination.fred bentivegna said:
If I wrote a description, Booth would delete it by 9 A.M.
gulfportdoc said:Beard, you old perv, you'll have to use your imagination.
But I will say that, given that there was a strictly enforced dress code (Billy I. was told to stop practicing at a table because he was wearing shorts), there should also have been a homosexual fondling prohibition. That type of public behavior makes most everyone uncomfortable at minimum. If the women want to engage in that, they should head for the hotel room.
Doc
Beardman,
Do not try and distract my horse with your mundane cheap-o "sweat bets"... I will accept your wager, (however my cap is $100=4 pops)
That is to leave room for another sweat bet...(which I allready have a considerable stake in)
If the AB,BI and John grandpa match comes off, I should like to wager $50 or $100 per session on John. I doubt they will fit in more than one session though. (possible re-match at DCC, which moi hopes to make it to)
I could have PM'd or called, but I want witnesses as to your acceptance or refusal. No pick and choose...both bets, or NO bet.
Please respond ASAP...and don't try to "past post" me.
San
PS..Also, do not try to pay off in your "slowest selling" merchandise. (which could be a real toss up).I accept PayPal
Beardman, I would not accuse you of collusuion. However it is strange that Doc posted AFTER he got back to his room, at 3
However, gentleman that I am, I will accept being 2 pops down.(@ $25 per pop)
Now we come to the "Big Match"...I will verify your claim with John, and our action is still alive.
This internet pool wagering really sucks.
What a whiney ass sorehead.... are you getting so f-ing senile you don't know a friendly chide when you see one ???
As for your rant about the timing...the 27 min time lapse occurred in the PM, not AM---AM is after midnite, PM is before noon...(even in Chicago)....Sheeesh !....Do I need a f-ing interpreter with you too ?
I am down 2 bets @ $25 to you...are you saying (now that I have hurt your delicate sensibilities) that we have no bet on the main event ? The bet WAS contingent on BOTH the prop shot and "the match"....Granite-Brain.
I will NOT apologize for insulting you, because apparently you are the only one who took it seriously. In fact...you owe ME an apology !
PS..Be sure and wait until the match is over before you respond.
anymore, Ar...I mean Fred)
:sorry.