Hi All,
Just back from my little drive from New Albany, IN to Fort Collins, CO w/a stop over to see a friend in Omaha. I'm tired.
What fun it was to be at DCC after so many years (last time was in 2004 in the old place). I played OK and won the games I think I was supposed to and lost the games I was supposed to (Jesse Bowman and Busti). Those two just over powered me. The first game w/Busti I had him 5-0 and tried to make a tough cut during my run but still came up with a decent safe w/trouble around my pocket. Was I wrong! Busti simply fired in a long bank and would have sold out the first game if missed, but he didn't. Instead he made the bank and ran 7 with perfect cueball speed during the run as it was not easy and he could have lost with any miss...my heart shriveled up to the size of a mustard seed after that and I lost 3-0. But I was happy to make the money, but it took more time to fill out the paperwork and wait for my $250 check then it did to play my last game.
I will say I am not a fan of the Cyclop cueball, it seems to bounce of the balls differently then I'm used to.
I was so nice to see my old friends, John 'Hendy' and Kentucky after such a long time as well as meeting so many new ones from this site. I won't/can't name all the folks I met from this site but Steve is a great guy and was so close to rooming with him until he dumped me, and then tried again after I already made reservation that could not be changed. I also fell into Mitch's trap as I saw a few minutes of him playing KY where he didn't play his best, so I thought I'd try him giving him 9-7, which was a mistake. He plays very well and is knowledgeable at 1-pocket - I 2nd KY saying his short rail banks are very strong. He didn't mention the spot because I told him not to spread it around, but I was only 1/2 kidding. I admit when I'm foolish, but look for ward to next time. Thanks for the action Mitch.
All for now, I need a nap.
Oh, I was front and center during the Jason Brown/Chohan match w/Jason getting the breaks - JB plays really strong and leaves nothing, but runs balls great. Tony did not play his best but it was a really tough game. I also watched JB and Efren play in the tourney and it was 2-2 when JB tried a two railer combo off the back rail that was hit too thin and sold out to Efren. He ran out from there but it was not perfect. I don't think Efren was playing his best, but still made fantastic shots. I love Efren!
Peace. Out.
Dave