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jrhendy said:The Ghost never would have slammed those four banks and out in on my home tables like he did on the Diamond's at the DCC and we never would have gotten into the pissing contest we did (now resolved) on tighter tables. He might have made a couple of them though.
One Pocket Ghost said:John....I gots to agree with you - I doubt very much I would have made that 4 bank runout (three of them being 8-foot banks after all) on 4" pockets.
- Ghosty
PS, Re. John mentioning our having resolved our differences - with a couple of back and forth pm's a week or two ago...
...let me share with all of you the excerpts that I sent John, which I got from a website that helps people to build and improve their relationships with other people...the website gave it's 10 key ways to achieve this - I sent John numbers 1, 3, 7, and 8, of those 10 ways, believing that reading these would be particularly helpful to him in his 'relationship building' ...and as you all have witnessed in his last few posts (with his new use of smiley faces) - I think that this has worked wonders in making John a kinder and gentler --- hardcore hustler...
PPS, And Papie would do well to take these words to heart also... >>>
1. Keep a tight rein on your tongue
How you say something counts for far more than what you say. How many times have you been chastised on the job by your supervisor, and you walked away angry because of the tone of voice used? When confronted with a difficult situation, always say less than you think. Curbing your tongue in a stressful situation will be more likely to create fewer stressful situations because how you handle yourself in a crisis will give others confidence in you and in their ability to bring problems and issues to your attention.
3. Be kind and encouraging to others
Never let an opportunity to show kindness or encouragement to others to pass you by. Praise good work, regardless of who did it. Sometimes you can turn even the most hardened of your fellow workers into real softies once they realize that you are not afraid to compliment them or give encouraging words, despite how they may perceive you ordinarily. At the same time, when giving criticism, do it helpfully and gently, never spitefully. Show concern for another's feelings and well being. You will benefit greatly from even the smallest kindness shown.
7. Be mindful of only your own vices and virtues
Refuse to discuss others' vices or problems. Don't allow gossip to rule your life. Tearing down another to prop yourself up is an extraordinary waste of time; furthermore, it can be very destructive. Especially in the workplace, morale is vitally important. When we lift our voices against others, we open ourselves to the thought, "I wonder what they say about me behind my back!"
8. Be careful of others' feelings
Humor at another's expense is rarely worth the trouble. Not only that, the hurt and pain felt by that person will often come when least expected. Take into account another person's feelings before you poke fun. Things said in jest are often the sharpest barbs to be felt.
Artie Bodendorfer said:I have played with John two Decent sessions and a partner game. Thier is no nicer man too play with then John.
WE played about 30 or moore houers. And thier was never anything said. And even after the game wi or loose.
There was always 100% respect and kind words. I dont think John or me need any speeaches on how to act or what too say.
Everyone can learn from us how to act and how you treat your opponent. I thunk John and me can spot anyone anyone 8 to 4 on sportsman shup.
John has had a lot off years off experience with pool and people and the people around him and life itself.
People should watch him and see how he acts then you cal all learn something.
Because its hard too find a pool player that has the class and respect too people that John has.
He could probably wright a great book on how too act playing pool and get the respect from everyone that John gets.
And I can play every day with different people. And you will never see me in a argument. Do you think thats a axcedent. Or maybe I just no how to act and do the wright thung.
And thier are some real creeps in pool. And people who love too argue about everything. Because thats all the have in life. And are afraid the might learn something.
But John is a 100% class. And I only no him from playing pool.He showed his true colors and what a super nice guy he is.
THe longer you live the more you will learn. NO exceptions
jrhendy said:Thank you Artie. The Ghost and I have never had a problem in the many games we have played, but he has gotten pissed at me a couple times or more about my comments on here. We all get along better in person than we do on here.
We always resolve our differences and then go back to needling each other when we can.
I do love to gig the Ghost a bit. John
Artie Bodendorfer said:Youre intiteled you and Goast both have put your time in and you realy like each other or you wouldnt even be talking too each other.
You guys both have a lot off fun and excitment ahead off you. Keep enjoying yourself and do the things you love.
Its your life and you are responsable for enjoying your life and doing all the things you want too do.
LIVING YOUR LIFE IS THE GREATEST THUNG THAT YOU CAN DO.
And dont forget to treat yoursef good. Always be number one too youself.
jrhendy said:If we hung around the same room, we would probably play every day.
I agree, I believe we would.
I think I would beat him and he thinks he would beat me.
No, no, no - I need a spot...
My needle is a little sharper than his, but we usually enjoy the back and forth. I was going to say longer instead of sharper but Ghostie might perceive that as an insult
Just make sure that you save numbers 1. 3. 7. & 8. from the relationship building advice list that I sent you, and practice them...
One Pocket Ghost said:--- Ghosty[/QUOT
John howe do you like this one. The Ghost off John Henderson.
One Pocket Ghost said:PPS, And Papie would do well to take these words to heart also... >>>
1. Keep a tight rein on your tongue
How you say something counts for far more than what you say. How many times have you been chastised on the job by your supervisor, and you walked away angry because of the tone of voice used? When confronted with a difficult situation, always say less than you think. Curbing your tongue in a stressful situation will be more likely to create fewer stressful situations because how you handle yourself in a crisis will give others confidence in you and in their ability to bring problems and issues to your attention.
3. Be kind and encouraging to others
Never let an opportunity to show kindness or encouragement to others to pass you by. Praise good work, regardless of who did it. Sometimes you can turn even the most hardened of your fellow workers into real softies once they realize that you are not afraid to compliment them or give encouraging words, despite how they may perceive you ordinarily. At the same time, when giving criticism, do it helpfully and gently, never spitefully. Show concern for another's feelings and well being. You will benefit greatly from even the smallest kindness shown.
7. Be mindful of only your own vices and virtues
Refuse to discuss others' vices or problems. Don't allow gossip to rule your life. Tearing down another to prop yourself up is an extraordinary waste of time; furthermore, it can be very destructive. Especially in the workplace, morale is vitally important. When we lift our voices against others, we open ourselves to the thought, "I wonder what they say about me behind my back!"
8. Be careful of others' feelings
Humor at another's expense is rarely worth the trouble. Not only that, the hurt and pain felt by that person will often come when least expected. Take into account another person's feelings before you poke fun. Things said in jest are often the sharpest barbs to be felt.
SJDinPHX said:Let me tell you something Mr. Ghosty...Heres how things are in the real world...
When Tommy, Joe, and Hank go out,...they call each other "Dickhead, Fatboy, and Shit-for-Brains"..
At least thats the way it is everywhere I've ever been...
One Pocket Ghost said:Oh really, Shit-for-Brains...well then what about all of the sensitive, huggy, supportive posts that go on all the time between Artie and John H....
- Dickhead
androd said:I believe I've been to lunch with you guys.
Fatboy
androd said:I believe I've been to lunch with you guys.
Fatboy
One Pocket Ghost said:Yeah, I remember that day - jeez, how could I forget...you kept belchin', fartin' and tellin' traveling salesman-farmer's daughter jokes all through lunch
- Ghost
One Pocket Ghost said:Yeah, I remember that day - jeez, how could I forget...you kept belchin', fartin' and tellin' traveling salesman-farmer's daughter jokes all through lunch
- Ghost