Dr No
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Especially for Damjan, who asked for . . .
. . . four rail bank shots a month ago. I'd allowed for making two or three in a live game (as opposed to practice) over the years. Last week, I had two in one day.
First, Jim gets a four rail kick . . .
. . . that's close enough for government work. Not sure if he meant this to be a three- or four-rail shot, but as far as we're concerned, it's good for a W.
Then, I pulled off two four-rail banks on the eight in consecutive games.
The second was tougher than the first, and both were exceptionally difficult.
All three shots executed by Denali cues fitted with very soft or ultra soft tips.
Jim's got one now, too. His game perceptibly improved when he started shooting with a Denali.
Art
This message has been edited by Dr No on 2015-01-28 11:14:00
Especially for Damjan, who asked for . . .
. . . four rail bank shots a month ago. I'd allowed for making two or three in a live game (as opposed to practice) over the years. Last week, I had two in one day. First, Jim gets a four rail kick . . . . . . that's close enough for government work. Not ...
Wish we'd captured video of a three-rail kick I'd made into the side . . .
. . . that same day - the cue ball just barely missed hitting one of Jim's 'guard' balls covering the pocket. Even Jim was impressed!
Haven't been to the cue-maker's shop . . .
. . . since the last installment three weeks ago, but I doubt it's close to being ready yet. This one will have an apricot handle from a tree culled at the family orchards, and fitted with a single purpleheart shaft and 'pro' soft tip. We'll go shooting w...
Apricot handle!
Looking forward seeing that one finished That is an avant garde choice...bravo Art Wondering what will be the feel of that one I should really visit West coast before kicking the bucket Your D
Impressive but
I will stick to breakfast and watching planes land and take off. Great to see and visit with you in Cali. Best, JerryW
The Waypoint Café at the Camarillo airport . . .
. . . for late breakfast on this last visit to So Cal, and the Cliff House Inn for fish and chips on your next, Jerry. :-)
Could it be that...
I'm your inspirator Art? :) Shots worth admiration Time to remove spider web from my Denali Yours as always D
Absolutely! Your thread on cues . . .
. . . plus several discussions with Ming preceded my plunge into accumulating pool cues. I always loved the game, but never had enough free time to devote to it until recently. That thread of yours was the spark.
Give me five
dear Art ;) :) Wow I wasn't aware that it was like that and that I actually have whatsoever influence on anything around here My thread and discussion with Ming was many year ago if I recall it Ahhh the time flies like an arrow.... Yours flattered D
re: five
For me I've always been hooked on the game. It's fun, good for socializing, makes you think, and improves hand eye coordination. When you come out to L.A. we've got good food and billiards with great friends when you visit! HAGWE Ares501! -MW
Let me just...
sneak out the house while kids and wife are asleep and I'm heading to airport :)
Wow, Art, very impressive.
Fellow PuristS are lucky you do not hustle them into betting their watches! I imagine you could build quite a collection in that manner :-)
Got challenged yesterday . . .
. . . by a guy at the bar who thought he was good. It was a scene right out of Taxi Driver . "You talkin' to me?" :-) Long story short: old timer 2, kid, 0. Bank-the-eight, lights out both games - not even close. I'll see if Jim can get video of the two-r...
LOL! That is awesome Art.
I enjoyed the way you wrote that. Do add the video if you can, I enjoy those.
Here's the shot . . .
. . . that sent The Kid packing. Tougher than it looks, 'cause two-rail banks (or kicks) have a totally different geometry than one or three rail shots, with wider angles. Art
Nice . . .
. . . 'n . . . . . . easy. Single rail banks and kicks aren't quite routine yet, but I'm getting there.
