This one is close to my heart, Jerry. I remember standing . . .

Apr 13, 2015,10:18 AM
 

. . . next to the tree and tasting apricots right off the branch.  


Best,

Art

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The news I've been waiting for . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 11th, 2015-16:22
. . . came Thursday. "Your cue is ready, Art." Immediately dropped plans to hang out with Maggie and the gang in Seal Beach so that I could pick up the latest addition to my growing collection of Denali cues. This one has a forearm of solid Brazilian king...  

Congrats Art.

 
 By: Bill : April 11th, 2015-17:43
That is some dodgy surveillance footage you got there was is just before the bar fight. LOL HAGWE Bill

That surveillance camera actually saved . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 11th, 2015-17:49
. . . another guy's cue recently. The owner walked away from the pool room for a few minutes, only to find his cue missing when he returned. The bartender said in a loud voice so that everyone could hear, "Don't worry, Chris - the security camera will cat... 

You would've enjoyed . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 12th, 2015-14:30
. . . the apricots from that tree, Nico. It's a rare variety here . . . [image credit: Google search] . . . and supposedly originated in Moor Park, England. The funny thing is, Uncle Jake's orchards are located in Moorpark, California. :-) ...  

re: waiting

 
 By: DRMW : April 12th, 2015-02:08
Very nice cue Art! Congrats, hope it shoots as great as it looks! -MW

Did you . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 12th, 2015-14:33
. . . see the video? Last shot of the night, a four-rail kick on the 8 to end the game. Also made five single rail banks across the length of the table, a few three-rail banks and kicks, and one two-rail bank. Generally speaking, two-rail shots are the to... 

I just saw the vid...

 
 By: DRMW : April 13th, 2015-00:14
Nice shot, we'll have to shoot a few rounds but it seems you are getting too good for me. I need to practice on my table! -MW

Warmest congrats, Art!

 
 By: MichaelC : April 12th, 2015-09:14
What a wonderful custom item you created. I am sure it is very special. I appreciated the updates along the way, too. Very nice to see it complete.

Thanks, Michael . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 12th, 2015-14:39
. . . and here's hoping you get a chance to shoot with it in the not-too-distant future. Warm regards, Art

Having oportunity to play with a cue..

 
 By: Ares501 - Mr Green : April 12th, 2015-12:15
made of same wood that used to give you fruits is not only cool but meaningful Bob is doing great job as usually What I think is that we need one post of all your cues ;) Yours D

I'm waiting for Jim to provide a few more videos . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 12th, 2015-14:43
. . . of difficult shots, D. One in particular: a single-rail bank of about 30ยบ where the first leg was almost parallel to the left long rail of the table. That one cleared several balls on its way to the opposite corner pocket. Practice, practice, and pr... 

congrats on the new cue

 
 By: ED209 : April 12th, 2015-15:11
Cool to have a cue with moorpark apricot log. You're building up quite a nice collection of cue's :) Regards, ED-209

Just ordered two more! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 13th, 2015-10:16
. . . ironwood and persimmon, and black palm and apricot. ETA: 2016. :-)

Congratulations Art.

 
 By: JerryW : April 12th, 2015-20:34
What special cues for your collection. Enjoy. JerryW

This one is close to my heart, Jerry. I remember standing . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 13th, 2015-10:18
. . . next to the tree and tasting apricots right off the branch. Best, Art

Big congrats....

 
 By: Andy : April 14th, 2015-11:46
I hope you will lend me one of your cues when we play a game in LA....then I can't blame the equipment when you kick my ar*e...!!! Ha ha Yours my friend, Andy.

After half a dozen . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 14th, 2015-12:10
. . . chihuahuas . . . [freshly squeezed grapefruit and Hornitos blanco ] . . . it's doubtful either of us will have an edge ;-) . . . ...  

Even better :)

 
 By: Andy : April 14th, 2015-12:15