Shout-out to JungleDude

[One Pocket Ghost]

Jungle.....just wanted to say that I read your book several years ago, and I enjoyed it alot - it was a good read...and that said, I think your book deserves to be mentioned more when good poolworld books/memoirs are being discussed, recommended, etc. - the Ghost hereby recommends it.


- Ghost

 

[fred bentivegna]

Re mentioning

Re mentioning

Jungle.....just wanted to say that I read your book several years ago, and I enjoyed it alot - it was a fun read...and that said, I think your book deserves to be mentioned more when good poolworld books/memoirs are being discussed, recommended, etc. - the Ghost hereby recommends it.


- Ghost

I certainly hope you mention it a little more than you have already mentioned my two books from your home town, home pool room buddy. At this moment your Banking With The Beard, etc., plugs, remain at zero.

Beard

Banking With The Beard has sold 10,000 copies all around the world. In five years, 100 of which have been sold in the Chicago area, none of which to anyone that I know. Nobody apparently seen that movie, Support Your Local Gunfighter.

 

[One Pocket Ghost]

Touchy, touchy - chill out Freddy.......now, as for this >>>

At this moment your Banking With The Beard, etc., plugs, remain at zero.

...you are incorrect - the internet is not my whole world - you don't know when I may have recommended your books to people in person, which by the way, I have.

I certainly hope you mention it a little more than you have already mentioned my two books from your home town, home pool room buddy.

Beard

Banking With The Beard has sold 10,000 copies all around the world. In five years, 100 of which have been sold in the Chicago area, none of which to anyone that I know. Nobody apparently seen that movie, Support Your Local Gunfighter.

And as to the rest of your 'complaint'....

I just posted a little thumbs up to an 'underdog' in the pool book world....in about 6 years on this site and on az.billiards, I've never seen his book mentioned once, whereas I've seen your books mentioned dozens of times....so once again I say - chill out.....


- Ghost

 

[fred bentivegna]

Mentionings

Mentionings

Touchy, touchy - chill out Freddy.......now, as for this >>>

Originally Posted by fred bentivegna
At this moment your Banking With The Beard, etc., plugs, remain at zero.

...you are incorrect - the internet is not my whole world - you don't know when I may have recommended your books to people in person, which by the way, I have.

I promise to take it all back just as soon as one customer tells me Bruce told me to buy it.

And as to the rest of your 'complaint'....

I just posted a little thumbs up to an 'underdog' in the pool book world....in about 6 years on this site and on az.billiards, I've never seen his book mentioned once, whereas I've seen your books mentioned dozens of times....so once again I say - chill out.....
- Ghost

My point is, that with all those "mentionings," I'm still waiting for someone from Chicago that I was around with for 40 yrs to jump in. The most ink I got from one of my brethren was when Artie was mad at me, and he knocked all my stuff. (He has at least tried to make it up a little in his own weak little way. He lets me bet on him against the West Coasters) Race Track Phil dont count. He reads nothing but the racing form.

Beard

i may bet on Henderson.

 

[One Pocket Ghost]

My point is, I'm still waiting for someone from Chicago that I was around with for 40 yrs to jump in.

Beard

Well, don't unload on me, because the dozens of Chicago guys that you were "around with for 40 yrs" haven't "jumped in".....

 

[Skin]

My point is, that with all those "mentionings," I'm still waiting for someone from Chicago that I was around with for 40 yrs to jump in. The most ink I got from one of my brethren was when Artie was mad at me, and he knocked all my stuff. (He has at least tried to make it up a little in his own weak little way. He lets me bet on him against the West Coasters) Race Track Phil dont count. He reads nothing but the racing form.

Beard

i may bet on Henderson.

Getting an author good ink is the publisher's job, not the readers' nor the author's associates' unless there is a fee involved.

 

[beatle]

give up a little gapper and they will be all over spouting about it.

 

[DWS]

Not True Freddy, Ghost has always backed you

Not True Freddy, Ghost has always backed you

The Ghost recommended your stuff to me before it even came out and and told me tons of your war stories from back in the day and I have bought at least 1 of everything you have and have purchased extras for gifts. And I am from Chicago. You might not see or hear the Ghost, but I have witnessed him "haunting" you up more than you know.

 

[SJDinPHX]

So whats new ?

So whats new ?

Well, don't unload on me, because the dozens of Chicago guys that you were "around with for 40 yrs" haven't "jumped in".....

Ghrost,

The grouchy old farf is getting so contrary, he doesn't even like people who TRY to befriend him.

Maybe when he hits the big "Seven O" he'll mellow out, and realize that we all love him for what he is...a self engrandizing, boastful, all about ME, unbearable, old p---k..
That don't make him all bad. (but it does make him miserable) .

San <---did his best to defuse his altercation with Artie, and his hatred for Beanie. ... It ain't easy bein' Beardman.

 

[fred bentivegna]

Behind the scene Ghost

Behind the scene Ghost

The Ghost recommended your stuff to me before it even came out and and told me tons of your war stories from back in the day and I have bought at least 1 of everything you have and have purchased extras for gifts. And I am from Chicago. You might not see or hear the Ghost, but I have witnessed him "haunting" you up more than you know.

You had to say that didnt you. Make me look like the bad guy. I finally get a Chicago plug and its disparaging and debunks all my vitriol. Ok, I take everything back and will no longer bet on John Henderson. You have just made the San Man's day.

Beard

Ok lets take this thread back to a recommendation for JungleDudes book, The Green Felt Jungle. I'll start things off with a recommendation and a request to the JungleDude to put his book on my site and sell it myself.

 

[One Pocket Ghost]

You had to say that didnt you. and make me look like the bad guy.

Beard

Whaddaya mean "look" like the bad guy...I think a more accurate way of saying it would have been, IS the bad guy.......

Ok lets take this thread back to a recommendation for JungleDudes book, The Green Felt Jungle. I'll start things off with a recommendation and a request to the JungleDude to put his book on my site and sell it myself.

Yeah, and if that happens...I want a gapper on books sold, for inadvertently initiating the enterprise....


- Ghost

 

[chicagomike]

I certainly hope you mention it a little more than you have already mentioned my two books from your home town, home pool room buddy. At this moment your Banking With The Beard, etc., plugs, remain at zero.

Beard

Banking With The Beard has sold 10,000 copies all around the world. In five years, 100 of which have been sold in the Chicago area, none of which to anyone that I know. Nobody apparently seen that movie, Support Your Local Gunfighter.

Easy Beard...

I have recommended your book(which I have bought) and bought a shirt. By the way I still waiting for the one pocket lesson when you're ready.

 

[SJDinPHX]

Easy Beard...

I have recommended your book(which I have bought) and bought a shirt. By the way I still waiting for the one pocket lesson when you're ready.

Mike,

Puleeeeze, if theres anything you don't allready know about one pocket, (which I doubt there is)...do not ask Mr.Bank Pool Specialist.

He has allready forgotten everything HE ever thought he knew about 1P. He must have offered that lesson back when you were 12 or 14 years old..

San <---thinks you might be better served asking lll, Skin, Calired...or even Dennis or Fanatic..

PS..Can I have the shirt ?... The sleeves are torn off mine, (trying to defend the Beardman's honor) ... and it is covered with blood, paint, whiskey stains, etc.... It now reads -"ank n rother"..

 

[ted]

Great thread....you guys just made my day.
Just when I thought there was no humor to go with my drinks
This evening..

 

[chicagomike]

Mike,

Puleeeeze, if theres anything you don't allready know about one pocket, (which I doubt there is)...do not ask Mr.Bank Pool Specialist.

He has allready forgotten everything HE ever thought he knew about 1P. He must have offered that lesson back when you were 12 or 14 years old..

San <---thinks you might be better served asking lll, Skin, Calired...or even Dennis or Fanatic..

PS..Can I have the shirt ?... The sleeves are torn off mine, (trying to defend the Beardman's honor) ... and it is covered with blood, paint, whiskey stains, etc.... It now reads -"ank n rother"..

Tell ya what Dick...my end game could use some help. Especially when I'm up 6-2 or the like. Always seem to let the other guy back into it.

What size shirt do you wear??? Maybe we can negotiate.

 

[Cowboy Dennis]

Tell ya what Dick...my end game could use some help. Especially when I'm up 6-2 or the like. Always seem to let the other guy back into it.

What size shirt do you wear??? Maybe we can negotiate.

Mike,

There's no point in asking SJD what to do with a 6-2 lead, he would advise you NOT to shoot a spot shot. Call Me or Fanny or Skin and we'll help you out, and we won't even try to sell you a shirt or video .

RBL

 

[fred bentivegna]

Waiting for you to ask

Waiting for you to ask

Easy Beard...

I have recommended your book(which I have bought) and bought a shirt. By the way I still waiting for the one pocket lesson when you're ready.

Everytime I see you, youre playing. If I could teach you how to "accumulate," your game would go up 8-7.

Beard

If you are thinking about chippying with Dick, the offer is off the table.

 

[KindlyOleUncleDave]

Than you

Than you

Ok lets take this thread back to a recommendation for JungleDudes book, The Green Felt Jungle. I'll start things off with a recommendation and a request to the JungleDude to put his book on my site and sell it myself.

Thanks, Mr. B., for giving up the name of the book Mr. Ghost was lauding. That helps those of us who lack true clairvoyance such as myself.

 

[chicagomike]

Everytime I see you, youre playing. If I could teach you how to "accumulate," your game would go up 8-7.

Beard

If you are thinking about chippying with Dick, the offer is off the table.

BTW...just watched the Rempe/Fusco match you commentated on and I would definately recommend that tape to those who are looking for a good one to learn from.

Next time I see you I'll take a break from the play.

 

[chicagomike]

Mike,

There's no point in asking SJD what to do with a 6-2 lead, he would advise you NOT to shoot a spot shot. Call Me or Fanny or Skin and we'll help you out, and we won't even try to sell you a shirt or video .

RBL

Thanks Dennis...with the Derby around the corner I would like to get every edge I can muster.