Happy Birthday to The Beard

[P00lh0li0]

Happy Birthday.

 

[wgcp]

Happy Birthday Freddy... Hope you have many more... and that the rolls all go your way today...

 

[philip guagliardo]

hi

hi

Happy Birthday Freddy !

It seems like you have more than one birthday ???

It could also be your trying to make me older , because my birthday comes first !! It also could be your getting gifts twice a year and that makes more sense you old fox !

I was just thinking the first time I seen you in Bensingers I was playing Reno 3 a game straight pool and even at a young age of 16 I got into an arguement with him ( go figure me arguing ) we quit !! You leaped off the stool like a mountain lion out of a tree to eat his prey !! I know you don't remember !! You beat me for 6 bucks !! Guess what that is your present from me for taking advantage of a young handsome fellow Italian .

Phil G

I think its time for you to start lying about your age !! 80 is old

 

[lll]

happy birthday freddy
getting old is just a state of mind
its only good if you dont mind it
have a great day

 

[mr3cushion]

Tough to make it this long!

Tough to make it this long!

Frizz; (Pancho's AKA for Fred), Can you believe that you or some of us have made it this long? It's like yesterday I remember you teaching me how to make the perfect tri-pod bridge at Bensinger's, I was all of 18, You we're like a older bro to me in the pool room, Man I wish those days were back, no worries, responsibilities, and plenty of young burger!

I'm sure some are wondering how these 2 guy's made it with all the sh*t we've been through over the years, we have had some close calls, I know I'm amazed! We've both been way up and way down in our lives, you know what, I wouldn't trade a minute of it for biggest lunch pail or pension.

Today is YOUR special day, don't let anything or anyone put a damper on that! Go do what you enjoy the most, enjoy your family, PLAY POOL, book a WINNER and have a great DINNER.!

Hoping to see you at the Derby, its been a while.

Best birthday wishes;
FROG!

 

[vapros]

Good on you, Freddy! Have a party today, and plan for the next one.

 

[gulfportdoc]

I'd like to wish Beard a Happy Birthday, but since he's in self-exile, he's never going to see it. Then Phil said Fred might be claiming two birthdays this year... Anyway, if I offer to buy Beard coffee and doughnuts at the DCC for a belated gift, I'm sure that he'll get the word, and commit it to memory.

Doc

 

[androd]

Happy B'Day Freddy !
Hope you have a great one.
Rod.
PS, Hope your not bothered by Anatadaephobia today.

 

[sunnyone]

woo woo!

woo woo!

happy happy!

 

[wincardona]

Fred, we talked on the phone yesterday and i'm surprised you didn't mention to me that your birthday was coming up, guess you ARE getting old. We've known oneanother for over 50 years and you look and act the same as you did last week. You must be either 69 or 70 whichever it is you don't look a day over it. Anyways, hope you enjoy yourself today, you've certainly earned it, and then tomorrow you can go back to the real world.

Have a great day, and life
Billy I.

 

[Terry Ardeno]

Happy Birthday Freddy!

I'm glad we have you in pooldom, because you are quite a character!
I for one have often times been "enthralled" by your stories! You're a gifted writer with a great knack at injecting just the right amount of humor.

You're wished a super great day Beard!


PS-Billy, your post was funny!

 

[One Pocket Ghost]

Happy Birthday Freddy!...for a present, maybe I'll play you some banks when I see you at Red Shoes...

- Ghost

 

[CaliRed]

Happy Birthday Mr. Freddy "The Beard" Bentivegna !!!

It's the start of a brand new decade for you!

I have immensely enjoyed all of your stories of yesteryear, it is the only way, us who never lived in that era, will ever get to hear them.

Have a good one and I'll see you at the DCC!!!

Greg

 

[oldspurguy]

Happy Birthday Freddy !!

 

[Artie Bodendorfer]

Happy Birthday Freddy!...for a present, maybe I'll play you some banks when I see you at Red Shoes...

- Ghost

Happy Birthday Freddy. Like Phil said it seems like you have more then one birthday. And as far as I am concerred you desirve a birtday every day. And I have posted a few posts and I love all the knocks I get I wish I would get more. knocks. And people who love to knock its because they no you are wright and they want to be wright. Knockers are usualy they people who no the least. And I always loved Knockers in the pool room in the card room in casinos they are all over. But I have learned to love them. Because they care enough about me to talk about me and knock what I do and say and what I wright and when I play. But that only makes you a bigger winner. Because the knockers whant you too loose and when you win they real loose. They are all cofused people and dont no what too say. You are a winner Freddy and you no what you are talking about. And you have great storys and you make them exciting and intersting. And you do that better then any one on this earth. I watched you grow and I seen your ups and downs and you never changed and you never gave up. And your attiude and personality are super. Remember Superman always won. And thats YOU. And you are the best talker in life the only one I put over you is Minnasota Fats. But nobody is up thier with you two. And I no Fats was one off your heros. The things you did and went through makes you who you are. And your years get more valubale and precious every year. Say all the things you want to say. Dont hold back no matter what other people say. You cannot stop what other people say. But they cant stop you either. WE only get one life. And you need to keep giving your opinion and your stories. Stories is what people want to hear and you are in the top two. And no matter howe many people are on the other side it does not matter. And you are not alone we are on your side. And I was never good at changing sides like some people. I am loyale like a German Shepard dog. And what we do today is for today. And when it ends you go out a winner. One off my favorite slogans Stick and stay and make it pay. And you need to keep contributing for the people who love to her what you have to say. And the site needs you. And when we are all gone . And the site is still her People will see what life and pool was in our time. So it can be rememberd. And you played a big part in the pool world. And all the people who new you will remember you. And you need to share all off that with the people who didnt know you and want to no you and her all the things you have done and all the stories about the players in your time. and remember every knock is a boost. And the knockers know who they are. And thats how they get excitment in thier life. And the want to stop people from listning to someone who has something interesting to say. And what you say is very interesting. Knockers should be getting paid for knocking. Because they spend all thier time and energy doing it. And in the pool room the knockers happest momont is when he knocks a game and they dont play. And they are happy when they stop a game by knocking. And knockers have to knock because they are not excepted on the other side. And they are out casts by themselves. But Your birthday is very special and it reminds me off all the things I have done and learned . Through the years. You are a seasond player and you can HANDLE anything. Your birthday tells you thier is more time and more for you too learn and you can do a lot more interesthing things with your life. And once your birthday stop. You wii be at the end off your journey. Let your feelings out. And tell it like it is. I hope your bithday brings you back to were you were and belong. And continue saying what you want to say. You have helped a lot off people and they are counting on you to continue. Its up too you. You no what you want . They knockt Coulombus and that didnt stop him. Your friends no who you are . And we are with you 100%. And I think that goes for the other pool players Freom Chicago too. Make this birthday the greatest off them all. AB MIDDLER Happy Birthday to a friend and a Geniuss.

 

[Fanatic]

Hey Freddy...Happy Birthday!!!!! Lots of XOXO's for you. <3 <3 <3 <3
XOXOXO
Peaches

 

[Voodoo Daddy]

Buon compleanno Frederico

 

[Guest]

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

Freddy, wishing you the best birthday ever and many, many, many more.

Clare

 

[demonrho]

Happy B-Day, Freddy! And thanks for keeping alive all the fascinating history of our glorious sport.

 

[RedCard]

Happy

Happy

Happy Birthday, hope you have many more. I would like to associate myself with demonrho's comments above.