To Neil question

hi Neil,

just Curious, whats the tip size diameter of your Predator cue and the weight?

thanks! :D

[Neil Fujiwara]

Stock 314 shaft, 12.75mm with a Medium Moori tip.

The shaft is on a custom cue made by Ariel Carmeli with whom I used to work with in California. The cue is 18.4 ounces with a leather wrap.

Neil,

Is your cue more forward balanced or rear balanced? How many inches is the balancing finger from the butt?

[Neil Fujiwara]

My cue:

3.8 ounce shaft
14.6 ounce butt

I think the balance point is at 19", but I am not certain. It is a little forward balanced, but not much.

[Neil Fujiwara]

Actually, just switched to another Predator 2, same dimensions and weights though.

I like the balance and feel of the Predator 2, and this one I hand picked for good resonance.

[DZ314]

Fancy seeing you here haha. Welcome. :)

[9balldiva]

Fancy seeing you here haha. Welcome. :)

Why thank you...Neil suggested that I check this place out...he thinks the knowledge on pool is better here??!!! So, I decided to see what it was about, and I like it!

[DZ314]

There are a lot of excellent pool players here with a lot of great information to share. I think you will like it.

[9balldiva]

There are a lot of excellent pool players here with a lot of great information to share. I think you will like it.

Good...it's always nice to hear intellegent pool talk instead of drivermaker putting up his anti predator campaign!! LOL

From the PM on azbilliards: Glad I could be of help

[DZ314]

Yes, this is a pro-Predator board so you will find yourself in exquisite company unlike over there! ;)

[audiopro]

Welcome Diva!!

I too would agree this is a great board for learning about the game and how to become better. I have learned a lot here myself, and it has helped improve my game quite a bit.

Hope you stick around and enjoy the board. If you're ever on the Orlando side of Florida let me know!! I'll rack.. :)

[9balldiva]

Welcome Diva!!

I too would agree this is a great board for learning about the game and how to become better. I have learned a lot here myself, and it has helped improve my game quite a bit.

Hope you stick around and enjoy the board. If you're ever on the Orlando side of Florida let me know!! I'll rack.. :)

Good...I'll stick around here then!! I don't go outside Jax very often, but in the event that I do, I'll be sure to get some games in. Don't be so sure you'll be racking...don't what kind of game you have, but chances are, it is more than I have!! ...but if you're willing to give up the breaks, then you're on!!!

[skor]

welcome diva :)

[DZ314]

welcome diva :)
Another Predator nut chimes in! :lol:

[skor]

I'm one of the biggest promotor for predator but I havn't got any of my pay checks yet.
Hey Neil, what's up with that... :)

[9balldiva]

Thanks guys...just glad to find a new forum ALL about pool!!

9BD

[9balldiva]

I'm one of the biggest promotor for predator but I havn't got any of my pay checks yet.
Hey Neil, what's up with that... :)

In the Jacksonville area???

[skor]

not even close :)

[DZ314]

Skor you are up there in the great white north aren't you? Somewheres like Canada? ;)

[dags_lax]

I'm one of the biggest promotor for predator but I havn't got any of my pay checks yet. Hey Neil, what's up with that...

After forking over the big bucks to Neil there's nothing left for you Skor!

[skor]

na it's too cold up there

[skor]

I'm one of the biggest promotor for predator but I havn't got any of my pay checks yet. Hey Neil, what's up with that...

After forking over the big bucks to Neil there's nothing left for you Skor!

if I find a good product that I like, I don't mind promoting it for free, I got a day job that brings in enough :)

[Neil Fujiwara]

Diva? I didn't know you sang.

Damn, I guess I have to find somewhere else to hang out now, just kidding.

[DZ314]

I agree skor. People might say you are biased, but you can tell them that they are too by what they have used or done. Everyone is biased to some degree. ;)

[skor]

I wish, but how can I be biased if I didn't get any pay checks.. :)

[9balldiva]

Diva? I didn't know you sang.

Damn, I guess I have to find somewhere else to hang out now, just kidding.

Didn't know you were a comedian Neil!! Stick with Predator dealer, you'll get farther!! HA...playing in the tournament tonight??

[Neil Fujiwara]

Not at Park, they have a no handicap race to 5 open at 6 pockets on Beach.

It's like $135 for first and there is only one or two people that can draw the ball.

Plus, it's closer to my house :)

[9balldiva]

Not at Park, they have a no handicap race to 5 open at 6 pockets on Beach.

It's like $135 for first and there is only one or two people that can draw the ball.

Plus, it's closer to my house :)

I'm no Neil, but do you think I have a good chance in that tournament to place. I might have to check it out one night. When does it start and what time do you get out of there?

[audiopro]

It's like $135 for first and there is only one or two people that can draw the ball.

Wow, that sounds like a sure win for ya Neil. Is it even fair!!!!??!?! :twisted:

[9balldiva]

It's like $135 for first and there is only one or two people that can draw the ball.

Wow, that sounds like a sure win for ya Neil. Is it even fair!!!!??!?! :twisted:

If Neil keeps dominating the tournament, I would be willing to bet that it either strats to get no turn out, or they cancel the whole thing!!

[skor]

Neil, one day, you're gonna have to step up and play with big boys...:)

[9balldiva]

Neil, one day, you're gonna have to step up and play with big boys...:)

I would venture to say he's been there...

[skor]

well if you say that he gives the 6 then I'm ready to go :)

[Neil Fujiwara]

It's fair since everyone pays the same amount to enter right? ;)

Be there by 7:30, you want to make sure you practice a little bit on those tables, they are a little quirky.

You should go, just to get out of Park for a bit. Come hang out, I will buy you a beer :)

[Neil Fujiwara]

You got the 6 ball Skor, but you have to hold it in your right hand the entire time we play ;)

[skor]

lol

[9balldiva]

well if you say that he gives the 6 then I'm ready to go :)

I did not say he gives the 6...go back and read the post...I said, there's someone on azbilliards suggesting that another player could get the 6 and out to play Neil...my reaction, LMAO. I don't think Neil is stupid enough to give a guy he doesn't know all that weight!

[9balldiva]

too funny...in that case Neil, could you give me the 5, the last five, and the breaks...I'll hold all those balls aside...

One wednesday when I'm not scheduled to work at Park, I'll make my way over to Six Pockets. I used to go there allot before I found Park Ave. I lived off Forest, the next light going away from the beaches. I always hated their tables...they need to refelt a few...well, ALL of them!

Sign that in writing...I want that beer when I come!! So, it starts at 8-8:30...and if you do good you get out at 1 or 2 huh?

[Neil Fujiwara]

Tournament is done by 11:30 usually, so it's not bad at all.

You know I will buy you a beer whenever I see you, you get nice when you have a couple of drinks.

[9balldiva]

11:30 isn't bad at all, especially compared to Park's tournament.

GET nice?? Are you implying that I am not nice otherwise??

[Neil Fujiwara]

You are always nice to me ;)

[audiopro]

GET nice?? Are you implying that I am not nice otherwise??

LOL... Uh oh, oops....

[skor]

You are always nice to me ;)

nice comeback

[9balldiva]

Ha...good thing you are quick on your feet Neil. I like to think I am nice to everyone...with the exception of the other Chirty at Park...LOL!

[Neil Fujiwara]

She is okay, just a little.........focused at times.

You are one of the truly nice people, which is hard to find in the pool room.

[skor]

take the money out of the game and they will all be nice :)

[9balldiva]

I don't think "focused" is the word. Rude comes to mind, immature comes to mind, and I have always thought she was "on something" if you catch my drift...

[9balldiva]

Oh and thanks Neil...it's always nice to hear something positive about yourself! You are right, there aren't many true peopel around there. Always a front, or an act (for lack of better words) of some sort

[Neil Fujiwara]

Well, trying to be PC here, we can discuss things later.

Skor: That statement is true to a point.

[DZ314]

True people are better than false ones I always say!

[Neil Fujiwara]

Not a problem Christy, I call'em like I see'em.

[9balldiva]

True people are better than false ones I always say!

That's the truth...I think my senior quote was something like this...
"It is better to be hated for who you are, than to be loved for who you are not"

[9balldiva]

So, Neil what do you actually do at work all day? Obviously you have some down time...as do I!! Is it just a matter of going around town to market Predator...or what??

[9balldiva]

Well, I have a meeting to attend...should only last about 30 minutes. Be back later guys!

[Neil Fujiwara]

I am a desk jockey, on the phone or on my computer for the most part.

[9balldiva]

HA...me too! ...then there's the dreaded moment when they *ACTUALLY* give me something to do...the nerve of some people!

[DZ314]

I am a desk jockey, on the phone or on my computer for the most part.
Same here, mostly the computer though haha. :P

[DZ314]

Well, I have a meeting to attend...should only last about 30 minutes. Be back later guys!
Cya, have *fun* at the meeting. ;)

[skor]

Estante las pelotas, y dinero de la paga ?????
what does it means?, I tried to look it up but it's misspelled
Estante - shelf/ book shelf
dinero - money
what about the rest ?

[Deb]

de la paga is payment. las pelotas is balls.....Perhaps he's saying he wants the balls off the shelf and he would send payment in cash?

[DZ314]

Something like: rack the balls, pay the money.

[Neil Fujiwara]

Pelotas= Balls
Dinero= Money

[DZ314]

Maybe rack the balls, money for the payment?

[Neil Fujiwara]

Put the balls away and you get paid?

[skor]

well the closest I got is :
"a rack of balls and money to pay"

[Neil Fujiwara]

Well, she works at a pool hall part-time.

You play you pay?

[DZ314]

I am sure when she gets back from her meeting she will have a chuckle at some of these guesses. :lol:

[9balldiva]

Estante las pelotas, y dinero de la paga ?????
what does it means?, I tried to look it up but it's misspelled
Estante - shelf/ book shelf
dinero - money
what about the rest ?

"Rack the balls, and pay off"

Here's my post from azbilliards...I had to explain it there to: The point to that was to help explain the difference between the two lanuages. There are Spanish words and phrases that they would not teach in your typical high school Spanish class...why??? Because they have slang phrases just as we do. If you were to translate some of there slang phrases you would get some weird sounding English sentences. The same goes for English to Spanish. "Rack the Balls" is a slang term in the English lanuage. Therefore, when you translate it into another language it will sound like like a screwy French term, Spanish term, Japanese term, etc... Do you know ANY spanish? It is hard to explain the difference when you just know how to speak it. It would be like trying to explain the why we call it drywall, plasterboard, and sheetrock. Or why it is sometimes called soda, coke, pop, or tonic. If you don't understand what I am getting now...I have no idea how else to explain it. I just speak it...

Does that help at all??

[9balldiva]

de la paga is payment. las pelotas is balls.....Perhaps he's saying he wants the balls off the shelf and he would send payment in cash?

I'm a SHE... :D

[DZ314]

I had three years of spanish class in high school! I unfortunately am not able to speak it much though, just some simple things.

[9balldiva]

I enjoyed some of the guesses....COF you were closest

[DZ314]

I enjoyed some of the guesses....COF you were closest
Yay, those three years weren't a total waste after all! j/k ;)

[skor]

thanks :)
I don't speak spanish at all just a few word here and there,
but you see, this what so great about this forum, you just keep on learning new things :)

[9balldiva]

Ok, well let me clear this up...I do not speak it fluently. I have Spanish origins, straight fom Spain (which is where they speak REAL Spanish). So, I can understand it pretty okay, and speak it sometimes. My grandfather is fluent, and oh man how I wish I was too...but that's just more college credits I'd have to take!!!

And actually to make it completely correct...it says "rack the balls, and pay the money"

[skor]

Have you ever been to spain ?

[9balldiva]

Have you ever been to spain ?

Unfortunately, I haven't. I have wanted to go practically my whole life, and I have just never had the opportunity. Once I graduate college, I would like to take a trip there. As quirky as that sounds for me to have origins of Spain, and never went...it's the case. My grandfather travels there every so often...but I always have school, work, etc... It's hard for me to do anything that involves taking time off...

[audiopro]

I am sure when she gets back from her meeting she will have a chuckle at some of these guesses. :lol:

Not only will she, but I sure did too!!! :lol:

[audiopro]

I enjoyed some of the guesses....COF you were closest

ha ha, she called ya COF... She knows ya from another board to eh.. lol

[9balldiva]

Not only will she, but I sure did too!!! :lol:

...Oh, I laughed out loud where the one post was calling me a he...I don't think there are too many HE's that would name themselves 9ballDIVA

[DZ314]

azbilliards, the flame-o-riffic board. 8O

[skor]

fury is also on billiard digest forum, he's all over the place :)

[9balldiva]

azbilliards, the flame-o-riffic board. 8O

COF, Oh I just about fell out of my chair reading your last post to drivermaker...kill him with kindness, that's the best way to go!!

[audiopro]

Yeah, this board is great for being pretty much flameless.. Thankfully, I am to old for all that...

I wonder though, how does Deb feel now that we have another active female poster!?!? :)

[Deb]

Diamonds in the inlays all the way baby!

May all the women unite!

and just to throw in a bit of humor....it's all dag's fault!

hehe.

[skor]

audio, don't go there..... :)

[9balldiva]

Yeah, this board is great for being pretty much flameless.. Thankfully, I am to old for all that...

I wonder though, how does Deb feel now that we have another active female poster!?!? :)

we'll duke it out on the table...I get the 7, the last 4 and the breaks right!!??

Only kidding Deb...glad there's another female voice around here. Being the only girl can get tough!

[dags_lax]

Yah yah yah yah ..... So what's new?

[skor]

Yah yah yah yah ..... So what's new?

LMAO :mrgreen:

[DZ314]

azbilliards, the flame-o-riffic board. 8O

COF, Oh I just about fell out of my chair reading your last post to drivermaker...kill him with kindness, that's the best way to go!!
Hahaha, yeah I am not going to fall into his trap. I thought someone might get a kick out of that one. :lol:

[Deb]

"9balldiva -we'll duke it out on the table...I get the 7, the last 4 and the breaks right!!??

Neil...how about a women's competiton for a Predator Cue with diamond inlays....then Diva and I would duke it out and whoever wins, gets that cue? hmmmmmmmm :wink: And you would have to buy beer for Diva and I the entire night.....(I'm a party hearty gal too...)

*blinks eyes*

hmm? hmm? hmm?

The cue would be nice upgrade from Purple Passion Viking Cue with Predator Shaft (god this sound so sexual).

Ahh. the glitter of Diamonds would enable me to focus more on game. hmmmm

whatcha think? :twisted:

[9balldiva]

COF...there's no reason for people to get like that on forums. Why can't we all just get along??

[skor]

[quote="Deb
The cue would be nice upgrade from Purple Passion Viking Cue with Predator Shaft (god this sound so sexual). [/quote]

Is getting hot in here or is it just me

[DZ314]

That is what I say. My Irish temper sometimes gets the best of me and I lower myself to that level but lately I have been in much better control of it! My pool playing has caused a need for me to learn ways to remain calm, control my thoughts, feelings, and my mind. Needless to say I have been successful in making some positive progress with all aspects of my game! Thanks to all who contributed!

[DZ314]

[quote="Deb
The cue would be nice upgrade from Purple Passion Viking Cue with Predator Shaft (god this sound so sexual).

Is getting hot in here or is it just me[/quote]
I don't think it is just you. 8O

[audiopro]

That is what I say. My Irish temper sometimes gets the best of me and I lower myself to that level but lately I have been in much better control of it! My pool playing has caused a need for me to learn ways to remain calm, control my thoughts, feelings, and my mind. Needless to say I have been successful in making some positive progress with all aspects of my game! Thanks to all who contributed!

Yeah I remember the time Fury drawed down on everyone in the forum with a Kimber pistol!! He was about ready to bust caps yo. Word!!!

lol... We have a good group of people here.. Everyone behaves well with the exception of dags. Everything bad that happens is his fault. Just ask his wife.. :P

[DZ314]

Yeah, I still have that "bust a cap in y0 ass" pic around somewhere hehe! :D

dags dags dags, I lost last week and it was all your fault! ;)

[DZ314]

Hmmm, gee here it is for old times' sake!

[9balldiva]

I walk away for 5 minutes, and everyone is talking about sex. Man did walk away at the wrong time or what??!!

I'm think that the butt should be a baby pink color, with a black wrap, and right around the top of the butt have onyx and diamond inlays...a girl can dream right...

see what you can do Neil...Deb and I will play on 17 so everyone can watch!! LOL

[DZ314]

Sounds like a good time to me! :D

[audiopro]

Wow, what new life we have added to this forum..

[DZ314]

See, this place is so much more fun now eh? :)

[Neil Fujiwara]

Christy= fun

[9balldiva]

Christy= fun

<blushing> aren't you so nice...two compliments in one hour. Although that isn't unusual!!

[DZ314]

Hey let's keep that theme going huh?

Christy I finally saw those pics you posted on az, you are quite an attractive young lady. Working two jobs and going to college also makes you a hard worker! Double threat gal! ;)

[audiopro]

I thought she sounded cute! I will definitely have to visit jax now!!

[9balldiva]

<blushing> again! thanks guys!! COF, are you talking about the pictures where I have my feet propped up on the crab pot on the "face on it" forum??? lol...or was it the ones I was playing with...???

[DZ314]

There were two in a single post, the crab pot one was one and the other you were holding a child.

[audiopro]

You know, we could use a link or two here ya know.. lol

[DZ314]

"9balldiva -we'll duke it out on the table...I get the 7, the last 4 and the breaks right!!??

Neil...how about a women's competiton for a Predator Cue with diamond inlays....then Diva and I would duke it out and whoever wins, gets that cue? hmmmmmmmm :wink: And you would have to buy beer for Diva and I the entire night.....(I'm a party hearty gal too...)

*blinks eyes*

hmm? hmm? hmm?

The cue would be nice upgrade from Purple Passion Viking Cue with Predator Shaft (god this sound so sexual).

Ahh. the glitter of Diamonds would enable me to focus more on game. hmmmm

whatcha think? :twisted:
Sheesh Deb, Purple Passion, Predator shaft, you have some nice taste!

[9balldiva]

Oh these!! Here you go...

http://azbilliards.com/vbulletin/upload/attachment.php?attachmentid=1390

http://azbilliards.com/vbulletin/upload/attachment.php?attachmentid=1391

That child is Brett...my precious little brother!!

[Deb]

Sheesh Deb, Purple Passion, Predator shaft, you have some nice taste!

I'm an angel really. *blinks eyes* Now where did I keep that bented & sprayed halo at...hmm.... :wink:

[DZ314]

Those are the ones I was talking about. ;)

[Neil Fujiwara]

I plead the 5th, I don't want to get in trouble with anyone. ;)

[DZ314]

Sheesh Deb, Purple Passion, Predator shaft, you have some nice taste!

I'm an angel really. *blinks eyes* Now where did I keep that bented & sprayed halo at...hmm.... :wink:
LMAO, I do not have any doubts about your angelic nature. :P

[audiopro]

Fury was right, attractive eh... :)

We dont have a fair share of attractive ladies who actually regular the place. Of course, the ratio could be 20:1 and I will still say we need more.. lol

[9balldiva]

I plead the 5th, I don't want to get in trouble with anyone. ;)

What are you talking about? Geez!!! You should know better than that by now...doesn't stop you at Park!! :wink:

[Neil Fujiwara]

:P

[9balldiva]

Fury was right, attractive eh... :)

We dont have a fair share of attractive ladies who actually regular the place. Of course, the ratio could be 20:1 and I will still say we need more.. lol

bummer...it's hard to find attractive girls that regular pool halls because they like pool that much!! However, since Park Avenue is so big, we have a lot of drinkers come through...and sometimes some HOT girls!!

[audiopro]

We get the hotties on Friday and Saturday night. You know, the kiddie nights. Teenagers.. Pesty but cute..

All our league nights and regular nights are different.

[DZ314]

Yeah, those are the prime "hottie" nights. :D

[9balldiva]

We get the hotties on Friday and Saturday night. You know, the kiddie nights. Teenagers.. Pesty but cute..

All our league nights and regular nights are different.

That's about what Park is like...Fridays and Saturdays is teen night...all the cute girls come in...and they look about 24, but are only 16!! All I have to say is: T-R-O-U-B-L-E

Well, boys and girl...I am clocking off, it's 5 o'clock and we have our top gun tourney for league tonight...good talking to you all!

[Neil Fujiwara]

Laters, good luck!

[DZ314]

Shoot straight, run out. :D

[audiopro]

hasta la pasta diva!

[audiopro]

Shoot straight, run out. :D

But dont panic, and be careful not to fall down...

[DZ314]

LMAO :P

[Neil Fujiwara]

Every time I play pool I kick ass: sometimes it my own, sometimes it's somone else's.

[audiopro]

Funny but somewhat true...

I dont often get beat down to badly by the other player.. It is usually me beating my own ass.. Monday night I shot poorly and lost.. Tuesday night no one could get me off the table...

By the way, sure has quieted down since Diva went home.. What a pleasent and lively lady..

[Neil Fujiwara]

New point of view, regardless of gender.

[skor]

I'm think that the butt should be a baby pink color, with a black wrap, and right around the top of the butt have onyx and diamond inlays...a girl can dream right...

what about some mirror inlays so you powder your nose to.... :)

BTW cool pics

[9balldiva]

Every time I play pool I kick ass: sometimes it my own, sometimes it's somone else's.

Which ass was being kicked when I ran out on you???

[9balldiva]

Thanks audiopro...for the compliment...

to skor...I like your thinking. Mirrors soud good.

Our team rocked last night. We beat the other team 3-1, so we are still in the running. We play again Saturday at 2, if we win that we are in the money...then we have to win the next 3 to place first for the big money. I have confidence in our team...we are pretty good!!

[DZ314]

Good luck 9balldiva! Win it all! :D

[audiopro]

And then use it for your trip to Orlando!! :-P

[9balldiva]

We are gonna try for sure!

[9balldiva]

Ha...LOL!! It's going to savings!

[DZ314]

Be sure to report to us how you and your team do. Shoot the eyes off 'em! ;)

[audiopro]

Ha...LOL!! It's going to savings!

Magnavox!

[9balldiva]

I sure will!! I'm psyched...I want this soooo bad!! I have never had a team make it this far!!!

[9balldiva]

SCHOOL!!! I shuck out some big money for school fees and books!

Goin' to lunch, be back!

[audiopro]

No Magnavox used to have a slogan...

"Smart. Very Smart"

[DZ314]

Just allow yourself to sink into the elusive zone where when at the table you are only conscious of the table and the balls. Kick some booty! Hopefully my team and I will do some of that tonight in league. Wish me luck! :D

[audiopro]

Luck has officially been wished and therefore bestowed upon the Fury and his team! Do well grasshopper!!!

[Neil Fujiwara]

Diva is a smart girl, her money goes to the right places.

Congrats Christy, keep it up and win it all so we can see you in Vegas!!

[DZ314]

Thank you master, I will kick much booty!

[Neil Fujiwara]

An ass kicking you will deliver.

[DZ314]

Thanks Neil, we will kick it like this!


That's gotta hurt! :D

[audiopro]

No the one that hurts is the video passed around on the Net where the kickboxer breaks his leg in the ring...

[DZ314]

Yeah that would hurt a little more I think!

[Neil Fujiwara]

Nice picture, sucks to be the other guy.

[audiopro]

For those interested:

http://www.sitepros.net/boxingbreakleg.mpeg

(Right Click and Choose Save As)

[DZ314]

When I get home I will have a look at that.

[skor]

For those interested:

http://www.sitepros.net/boxingbreakleg.mpeg

(Right Click and Choose Save As)

ouch !!!!!!!

[Deb]

My goodness. That looked like a pitbull playing with a cabbage patch doll.

Morbid...dang...

[audiopro]

Yeah, big ouchie... I have been fortunate in the only thing I ever had broken in a tournament was my nose... Well, besides my pride at times.. lol

[DZ314]

That is how it goes, there is always someone better and they will humble you. It just makes us try harder the next time!

[audiopro]

Yeah, funny thing is.. When I got kicked in the face, and this was years before joining this board... I yelled...

Damn't dags, it's all your fault!!!!

[DZ314]

ROFLMFAO!!! But how could that be? :lol:

[9balldiva]

Diva is a smart girl, her money goes to the right places.

Congrats Christy, keep it up and win it all so we can see you in Vegas!!

Thanks...Vegas...ha!! We have to get through the top gun first, and then through cities!! It's gonna be a rough ride to make it there...but I think we have the potential!

[Neil Fujiwara]

Just keep your head down and follow through.

If you can run out one time, you can do it again.

[audiopro]

ROFLMFAO!!! But how could that be? :lol:

I guess his reputation precedes him... :-P

[9balldiva]

Just keep your head down and follow through.

If you can run out one time, you can do it again.

Yikes! I was playing really good that night...so???? I haven't even gotten to play in the top gun yet. We have played Robert's wife Mary both time, and she has lost. I think we should try something different next time...but that's just me.

[DZ314]

ROFLMFAO!!! But how could that be? :lol:

I guess his reputation precedes him... :-P
Evidently so LMAO! :lol:

Hey dags, I woke up this morning with a headache. It is all your fault! ;)

[Neil Fujiwara]

Who is Robert?

[9balldiva]

Who is Robert?

Robert Farley...I know that you know his wife..Mary/Mimi, filipino girl??!!

[Neil Fujiwara]

Oh, that's right, she plays pretty well.

[skor]

Just keep your head down and follow through.

If you can run out one time, you can do it again.

If you run out once, it does NOT mean you can do it again, sometimes the table is hard or impossilbe to run out.
Just play SMART if you don't see how you can get position then don't make the ball and play safe, same goes to hard shots, it's better to play safe on a hard shot then to miss it and leave it hanging.

[audiopro]

Doesn't mean ya can't either...

In the world we live in, there are no absolutes... Except death, and that one is starting to fade with current science.

So you may be able to run out again, or not... I would lean towards you CAN do it again... :)

[Neil Fujiwara]

I didn't mean that if you can do it once, that you can run EVERY rack.

[DZ314]

LOL, sheesh! Must be dags fault! ;)

[Neil Fujiwara]

Thank you for the 30 second lesson.

[audiopro]

30 second lesson?

[DZ314]

I think Neil was referring to skor's post. ;)

[Neil Fujiwara]

If you run out once, it does NOT mean you can do it again, sometimes the table is hard or impossilbe to run out.
Just play SMART if you don't see how you can get position then don't make the ball and play safe, same goes to hard shots, it's better to play safe on a hard shot then to miss it and leave it hanging.

[audiopro]

Sarcasm?!?! From Neil.. Wooo...... :D ;-)

[skor]

just trying to help....
and I know what you ment Neil, I just don't want to hear that Diva lost because she tried to run out, then it would be your fault and we can't have that happen since we all know by now that it's all Dags fault :)

[audiopro]

lol, two very good points Skor...

When explained further now, it is very good advice.. Nice Skor!

[9balldiva]

just trying to help....
and I know what you ment Neil, I just don't want to hear that Diva lost because she tried to run out, then it would be your fault and we can't have that happen since we all know by now that it's all Dags fault :)

first thing I learned about playing pool, is that it is never anyone else's fault that I lose. A good pool player should be able to block out what's going on around him/her and focus...I TRY to never blame the table or the pockets or bad rolls, etc... Not saying I never do, but I TRY

[DZ314]

It is never my fault when I miss a ball or lose a game. Who's fault is it when that happens audiopro? :D

[audiopro]

first thing I learned about playing pool, is that it is never anyone else's fault that I lose.

WRONG!!!!

Ever heard of someone named dags_lax??

[Neil Fujiwara]

If someone wins the flip, runs out the set on you, it's still your fault?

You're going to end up with a complex if you keep thinking that way.

[audiopro]

No No... It's dags fault!! :D

[9balldiva]

If someone wins the flip, runs out the set on you, it's still your fault?

You're going to end up with a complex if you keep thinking that way.

I see what you are saying...okay how it should be worded: I don't ever blame a missed shot or poor shape on anyone else. Usually, if I keep that up for a game, the other person will win. For THAT, there is no one to blame but myself...I shot the bad shots...I didn't follow through...etc. You see what I meant by that now??

[dags_lax]

first thing I learned about playing pool, is that it is never anyone else's fault that I lose

Diva: You don't know about my wife. According to her everything is my fault and the only time that I am right is when I am accepting the blame for something that went wrong.

[9balldiva]

first thing I learned about playing pool, is that it is never anyone else's fault that I lose

Diva: You don't know about my wife. According to her everything is my fault and the only time that I am right is when I am accepting the blame for something that went wrong.

Somehow I gathered all of that started with your wife!! Well then, HELL, my bad shots can your fault too!

[dags_lax]

Now your cooking!

[maughanm]

Dags.....was I married to your wife at one time????? :mrgreen:

[9balldiva]

Dags.....was I married to your wife at one time????? :mrgreen:

Are you implying ALL women are that way???? :roll:

[audiopro]

Now we all understand!! :twisted:

[dags_lax]

I'm the only husband my wife has ever had so it must have been her twin sister.

[dags_lax]

And now that I think about it my father must have been married to her mother!

[skor]

LOL :)

[Neil Fujiwara]

Did we all move to Kentucky suddenly?

[audiopro]

Did we all move to Kentucky suddenly?

Holy God!!!! ROTFLMAO!!!

[dags_lax]

Are you implying ALL women are that way????

Not until after the nuptials.

[9balldiva]

Are you implying ALL women are that way????

Not until after the nuptials.

LOL...I wouldn't know, never been married!

[dags_lax]

LOL...I wouldn't know, never been married!

Stay that way. All men are pigs. My wife told me that and she is never wrong.

[audiopro]

I swear... dags cracks me up.. 8O

[9balldiva]

I swear... dags cracks me up.. 8O

Yeah he does, but living by that quote will get you nowhere...and it will really be all dags fault!

[skor]

pigs are very smart animals, if we were pigs we would stay singles and party for the rest of our life :)

[9balldiva]

pigs are very smart animals, if we were pigs we would stay singles and party for the rest of our life :)

...well then I guess we would have to do the same :D

[maughanm]

Dags.....must have been her twin sister....cost me about 400 bucks/day every day we were married, or 18 bucks/hr, or just about .30 every time I blinked.....and she was always right! Now lives in a condo on the beach....and I live in a shack in the woods.....and it is forever peacefull. 8)

[skor]

for $400 a day you could have gotten two pros and you would have had a great life :)

[9balldiva]

for $400 a day you could have gotten two pros and you would have had a great life :)

LMAO

[DZ314]

Wow, I missed some interesting discussion! Darn meetings!

[9balldiva]

Wow, I missed some interesting discussion! Darn meetings!

I know how you feel!!

[audiopro]

I do my best to avoid meetings. Typically an email conversation back and forth accomplishes the same thing, and everyone can say what they need behind the comfty monitor..

[DZ314]

This one was a tele-conference through the net. yay! :D

[New Kid In The Hall]

Email is ALWAYS misunderstood because the tone of voice cannot be deemed.

My marriage is awesome! Marry the right woman and the rest takes care of itself.

[DZ314]

New Kid, how is it going? We haven't seen you on here for a bit. :)

[9balldiva]

I'm clockin' off guys...ttyl!!

Neil., see you tonight?? Possibly!!?

[Neil Fujiwara]

Give me a call, where you going to be?

[audiopro]

I suppose, but many topics need no tone to be discussed. Besides that, after getting know people their tones can be read. But you are right, there is a bit of impersonality that goes with not being face to face.

[Neil Fujiwara]

Emails are great, they teach you control.

You can't just go off on a tangent and expect to get away with it. You have to think about what you are going to say, compose it, read it aloud, then finally deliver it.

Emails are forever, watch out!!

[audiopro]

Yes, and dont think the local network admin cant, or doesn't peruse peoples inboxes from time to time... For security reasons of course...

[Neil Fujiwara]

Well, our company is one where that is not an issue. Only if something heavy goes down and steps have to be retraced.

[audiopro]

That is the typical practice. No one wants to, or has the time to go through and read everyones email or chat logs.. But when you become suspect, you get watched. Or like you said, when an issue arises and steps have to be traced.

[Neil Fujiwara]

Chat logs? We can't chat here, believe me I tried ;)

[audiopro]

lol, if ya try hard enough there is always a way. It's just sometimes more trouble than it is worth.. :)

[Neil Fujiwara]

The boss wears very soft shoes, they don't make a sound. He is like a ninja or something!!

[audiopro]

Yeah... That makes it a pain.. Besides, we are there to work some too... I use instant messaging at the office but more often than not it is keeping up with friends in the IT industry, and when things happen and I need a hand, or vice versa, those relationships are strong.. So I advocate the use of it in my case.. Of course.. :)

[Deb]

We use ICQ here at Seybert's. Autoclosure of the im comes in handy.

[audiopro]

There are also handy addons for Windows and the client apps themselves that can make the windows transparent. So unless you are right on top of the monitor, you canot see. Levels are adjustable.

[DZ314]

Yep, transparency options are a real blessing when using IM programs. :D

[9balldiva]

...another day in paradise! Except today is Friday. I played very well last night. The first game I only made one of the balls (9ball), and as I was racking I let the guy know that I wouldn't be racking again. I guess it got into his head and he was dogging balls left and right! Needless to say, I didn't rack again, and I won!

Neil, didn't see you post until just now!! We were at Solids and Stripes!!

[Neil Fujiwara]

Oh.