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GarGuy · 09-21-2017, 11:41 AM

When i was young,, I plated four or five nights a week but I havent played a game in 25 years until this spring. I had a friend down from oregon and he was league player.. He wanted to find a place to play while here so we eventually found a nice place in Lufkin. Now i hate bars and the smoky atmosphere but got an invite to a private billiards club.

Man have things changed! My eyes are bad, my back hurts, Sure is fun though as Im smitten again with trying to relearn the game.

kcmarullo · 09-21-2017, 12:01 PM

I've played a few in Lufkin myself ! Good times for sure !

deerplanter · 09-21-2017, 12:30 PM

I have a very nice table in my house but rarely play, I'm waiting on the grandkids to get big enough.

cphillips · 09-21-2017, 12:31 PM

Me and a few of my friends play all the time. It always makes for a good time.

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GarGuy · 09-21-2017, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kcmarullo

I've played a few in Lufkin myself ! Good times for sure !

There are some dang good players over there.

bboswell · 09-21-2017, 01:15 PM

Played a lot in college both in bars and on the SHSU Billiard team. Love it but seldom play anymore.

lab man · 09-21-2017, 01:18 PM

I played a lot in my single days and when my dad had a table.

Haven’t played in several years but still have my old cue. Told my wife that a table is a requirement on the next house we buy.

twobittxn · 09-21-2017, 01:19 PM

8 ball, 9 ball, and snooker.

Shot just about every day for several years in college.

TMC50 · 09-21-2017, 01:23 PM

Growing up we would play 3-4 nights a week at the local bar. They would have tournaments on the weekends and I would pay my entry and play with the adults. Prizes ranged from money to cases of beer to big boxes of premium steaks.

I'll never forget the first time I won the tournament, I had to beat my dad in the finals.

Absolutely love the sport but just have no time or a decent place near me to play

bullhead44 · 09-21-2017, 01:25 PM

Played almost every day growing up. My older brother used play for big money and he wanted me to play so he could practice. It helped me make a good chunk of money while in college. Lots of drunk cowboys in stephenville who could ride better than shoot pool! Dont like to play much any more since I can see the shots in my head, but the ball never seems to what it is supposed to.

GarGuy · 09-21-2017, 01:31 PM

I once though I was petty good and I guess I was. I won lots of tournaments and a little cash along the way. Im right handed but could switch hands pretty well years ago. Now my back is messed up and i cant turn to my right. Im only shooting as a lefty. It sure is frustrating to remember what that cue ball is supposed to do but it just wont do it anymore!

Heck the rules have changed so much Im even having to relearn them! Now safes are common place. Years ago that was called Chicken Chit pool and would start a fight immediately.

TMC50 · 09-21-2017, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GarGuy

I once though I was petty good and I guess I was. I won lots of tournaments and a little cash along the way. Im right handed but could switch hands pretty well years ago. Now my back is messed up and i cant turn to my right. Im only shooting as a lefty. It sure is frustrating to remember what that cue ball is supposed to do but it just wont do it anymore!

Heck the rules have changed so much Im even having to relearn them! Now safes are common place. Years ago that was called Chicken Chit pool and would start a fight immediately.

That statement about safes is no lie. Growing up I saw many barfights because of it and in college got into many because that was not how pool was supposed to be played. Safes in my eyes are like participation trophies

wes122984 · 09-21-2017, 01:54 PM

played for a living for about 4 years back in my early 20's. got to shoot with several pros. spent about 15 hours a day in various pool rooms.

GarGuy · 09-21-2017, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by twobittxn

8 ball, 9 ball, and snooker.

Shot just about every day for several years in college.

I like 8Ball. I played 9ball for a few years with a friend but just never enjoyed it as much.

GarGuy · 09-21-2017, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wes122984

played for a living for about 4 years back in my early 20's. got to shoot with several pros. spent about 15 hours a day in various pool rooms.

Sounds like you are pretty dang good. Ill take a few lessons if you are ever over this way.

"DOC" · 09-21-2017, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GarGuy

Sounds like you are pretty dang good. Ill take a few lessons if you are ever over this way.

A very good friend of mine who, passed away last year, was a World ranked player.
Gave me some simple pointers and took my rusty Ol game up a couple notches.

Dakota7493 · 09-21-2017, 02:31 PM

Played on a league in college for a couple years. Was a good time. Still like to do it but just don't find the time and hate the smokey bar scene.

Acostades · 09-21-2017, 02:33 PM

I enjoy a game of pool myself but like most haven't played in years

bullhead44 · 09-21-2017, 02:38 PM

The thing that got me into more fights than any thing was betting someone they wouldn't get another shot and then knocking in the 8 ball on purpose. Dont know why that ****** everyone off so much.

Dakota7493 · 09-21-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bullhead44

The thing that got me into more fights than any thing was betting someone they wouldn't get another shot and then knocking in the 8 ball on purpose. Dont know why that ****** everyone off so much.

Oh you know why!! lol

tex4k · 09-21-2017, 03:00 PM

Can't believe there's not one post here that started "I play sometimes but just for fun".

GarGuy · 09-21-2017, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tex4k

Can't believe there's not one post here that started "I play sometimes but just for fun".

I guess thats me...unless you twist my arm real hard then i might play you for whatever you want to play for.

GarGuy · 09-21-2017, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dakota7493

hate the smokey bar scene.

Me too! where we play, there is no loud music, no drunks allowed, and no smoking. Folks come there to shoot pool..

AgHntr10 · 09-21-2017, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GarGuy

Me too! where we play, there is no loud music, no drunks allowed, and no smoking. Folks come there to shoot pool..

I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess you aren't playing at Jim Ann's in Lufkin or Jimmy's on 94.

SCREAMINREELS · 09-21-2017, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GarGuy

Me too! where we play, there is no loud music, no drunks allowed, and no smoking. Folks come there to shoot pool..

Agree. I'll get a wild hair to play occasionally but I'm not going to a bar to play. Hate playing on a crappy table. I used to play alot. One of my friends ran a slick Willie's so we were there a few hrs a day for free pool. I used to really enjoy just playing by myself and practicing. How are places charging now and how much is it? By the hour or block or what? Other places we played we could practice for free a night a week and discount on others if you did tournaments. I also suck now. Haven't been serious about playing in many years. Only have one friend that still plays and he's great and still dishes out cash for lessons from a pro occasionally.

Stick-Launcher · 09-21-2017, 03:41 PM

My lease isn't far from Lufkin... Whats the name of that place? Can anyone go or is it private? I hate bars...

Artos · 09-21-2017, 04:14 PM

Had a table growing up & played all the time...can't even hardly get to it now my mom uses it to display crap.

I tell you what, spend some time on a snooker table & it makes those small bar tables seem simple...snooker is tough!!

GarGuy · 09-21-2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stick-Launcher

My lease isn't far from Lufkin... Whats the name of that place? Can anyone go or is it private? I hate bars...

Its private and a very controlled atmosphere. I can take a guest though. PM me if you get a chance to come this way.

GarGuy · 09-21-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AgHntr10

I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess you aren't playing at Jim Ann's in Lufkin or Jimmy's on 94.

Ha! good guess. Sounds like you know those places though.

Kills-myth · 09-21-2017, 04:27 PM

I was planning on getting back into playing after not picking up a cue in 15 years. Even bought a nice Joss cue. Its been sitting for 3 years now. I gotta do it though!

35remington · 09-21-2017, 04:29 PM

I am very good at losing games of pool.

AgHntr10 · 09-21-2017, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GarGuy

Ha! good guess. Sounds like you know those places though.

We used to stumble around there a little several years ago.

Pedernal · 09-21-2017, 07:56 PM

Played a lot a long time ago. Bar seen is a thing of the past for me as well. I have a table that is not assembled since I moved it to this house. I need to get off my arse and set it up. TBH 8-Ball tournament has a nice ring to it!! Someone make it happen!!

BrandonH · 09-21-2017, 08:03 PM

Used to play league in college, but not much since them. Bought a high end table over 10 years ago and have only played 3 games max on it...looks nice in the game room though

elgato · 09-21-2017, 08:04 PM

Yet another thing we have in common Steve. I grew up on a pool table. Shot several hours a day for probably 15-20 yrs. Funded many bad habits in college shooting pool. Marriage and children slowed the program then interest slowly drifted away . haven't shot in years now.

The best player I ever went up against was back in my heli skiing days in British Columbia. I thought I was good. Guy cleaned my clock. Humbling.

Stick-Launcher · 09-21-2017, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GarGuy

Its private and a very controlled atmosphere. I can take a guest though. PM me if you get a chance to come this way.

I will do it! Thanks!!

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Chapo · 09-21-2017, 09:26 PM

I never was very good at pool. Had a buddy that was outstanding at it. Running the table on guys at the bar will make them mad. Doing it with the mop handle from behind the bar will get you into a fight every time

Mesquite Archer · 09-21-2017, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chapo

I never was very good at pool. Had a buddy that was outstanding at it. Running the table on guys at the bar will make them mad. Doing it with the mop handle from behind the bar will get you into a fight every time

I had the same buddy! He would do it with the old string mop hanging off the back just flopping. He only did it when someone came in bragging about their custom cue and how bad the house cues were.

Swampa · 09-21-2017, 09:47 PM

I could whip all y'all asses! At least that's what I used to think

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MadHatter · 09-21-2017, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TMC50

That statement about safes is no lie. Growing up I saw many barfights because of it and in college got into many because that was not how pool was supposed to be played. Safes in my eyes are like participation trophies

Safes are some of the most brilliant shots you will ever see. They have been around forever, no rules changed. 99% of the people who play pool, have absolutely no idea how the game should be played, or the rules.
If you ever had it all on the line, and you could either just swing away, or play a jam up safe, and trap the guy, what would you do?
Playing for funsies, isn't the same as playing for cash.
Anyone in the Longview area wants to match up, you have $100 a game, 1 pocket action all night, or we can play some $300 or $400 sets of whatever. All 9ft action, no boxes.

MadHatter · 09-21-2017, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "DOC"

A very good friend of mine who, passed away last year, was a World ranked player.
Gave me some simple pointers and took my rusty Ol game up a couple notches.

Who is your friend?

Old Bald Guy · 09-21-2017, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadHatter

Anyone in the Longview area wants to match up, you have $100 a game, 1 pocket action all night, or we can play some $300 or $400 sets of whatever. All 9ft action, no boxes.

I love 1 pocket but no 9' - bar boxes only.

Quackerbox · 09-21-2017, 10:29 PM

Used to do Tuesday night 9 ball and Thursday 8. Can't play or drink beer like I could back then. It all hurts now

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Williams4298 · 09-21-2017, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bullhead44

Played almost every day growing up. My older brother used play for big money and he wanted me to play so he could practice. It helped me make a good chunk of money while in college. Lots of drunk cowboys in stephenville who could ride better than shoot pool! Dont like to play much any more since I can see the shots in my head, but the ball never seems to what it is supposed to.

Ha that place hasn't changed at all! There are quite a few hustlers around ole bostocks and bar c too.

GarGuy · 09-22-2017, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadHatter

Safes are some of the most brilliant shots you will ever see. They have been around forever, no rules changed. 99% of the people who play pool, have absolutely no idea how the game should be played, or the rules.
If you ever had it all on the line, and you could either just swing away, or play a jam up safe, and trap the guy, what would you do?
Playing for funsies, isn't the same as playing for cash.
Anyone in the Longview area wants to match up, you have $100 a game, 1 pocket action all night, or we can play some $300 or $400 sets of whatever. All 9ft action, no boxes.

Sounds like you are dang good. Im guessing pretty young as well.. The thing about safe shots is that they are well accepted now.. 30 years ago, the same shot would get you blind sided in the jaw.

Im not into the one pocket or 9ft action but if you wanna drive to Lufkin and play on some perfect Diamond pro/am bar tables, Im your huckleberry. Spot me three on a race to ten? after all, Im a beginner again..

GarGuy · 09-22-2017, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by elgato

Yet another thing we have in common Steve. I grew up on a pool table. Shot several hours a day for probably 15-20 yrs. Funded many bad habits in college shooting pool. Marriage and children slowed the program then interest slowly drifted away . haven't shot in years now.

The best player I ever went up against was back in my heli skiing days in British Columbia. I thought I was good. Guy cleaned my clock. Humbling.

I remember myself as good. Just weird how the execution of all that goodness is much harder now.. It aint far to Lufkin. Come spend an afternoon with me.

TMC50 · 09-22-2017, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadHatter

Safes are some of the most brilliant shots you will ever see. They have been around forever, no rules changed. 99% of the people who play pool, have absolutely no idea how the game should be played, or the rules.
If you ever had it all on the line, and you could either just swing away, or play a jam up safe, and trap the guy, what would you do?
Playing for funsies, isn't the same as playing for cash.
Anyone in the Longview area wants to match up, you have $100 a game, 1 pocket action all night, or we can play some $300 or $400 sets of whatever. All 9ft action, no boxes.

I'm not arguing with you that is hasn't been around forever or is a brilliant shot. Simply saying that the place I grew up wasn't playing for "funsies" Any givin weekend, the winnings were big money,steaks, booze etc. The place had certain rules and too keep people from fighting and wanting to play, safes were a no go. You had to attempt to make every shot.

If I was closer to Longview, I would come play with you but that is a hike from here.

Krivoman · 09-22-2017, 09:37 AM

Played for a team at South West Texas. (Texas State). Loved it. Took 1st at the TA/M tourney against other colleges. Pretty cool.

Love to play but the first thing that goes is speed and touch..

lab man · 09-22-2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Artos

Had a table growing up & played all the time...can't even hardly get to it now my mom uses it to display crap.

I tell you what, spend some time on a snooker table & it makes those small bar tables seem simple...snooker is tough!!

Snooker tough? After watching this, it doesn't look that tough.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYqSATdr62Q

bboswell · 09-22-2017, 10:48 AM

You want some good practice play 9 ball on a snooker table!

09-21-2017, 11:41 AM	#1
GarGuy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011	Any TBH Billiards Players? When i was young,, I plated four or five nights a week but I havent played a game in 25 years until this spring. I had a friend down from oregon and he was league player.. He wanted to find a place to play while here so we eventually found a nice place in Lufkin. Now i hate bars and the smoky atmosphere but got an invite to a private billiards club. Man have things changed! My eyes are bad, my back hurts, Sure is fun though as Im smitten again with trying to relearn the game.

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09-21-2017, 12:01 PM	#2
kcmarullo Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Danbury Tx Hunt In: South Tx, Oklahoma	I've played a few in Lufkin myself ! Good times for sure !

09-21-2017, 12:30 PM	#3
deerplanter Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beach City	I have a very nice table in my house but rarely play, I'm waiting on the grandkids to get big enough.

09-21-2017, 12:31 PM	#4
cphillips Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Arp,Tx Hunt In: East Texas - Smith & Marion County	Me and a few of my friends play all the time. It always makes for a good time. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

09-21-2017, 01:15 PM	#6
bboswell Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery County Hunt In: Where ever I can	Played a lot in college both in bars and on the SHSU Billiard team. Love it but seldom play anymore.

09-21-2017, 01:18 PM	#7
lab man Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: North Texas Hunt In: Callahan	I played a lot in my single days and when my dad had a table. Haven’t played in several years but still have my old cue. Told my wife that a table is a requirement on the next house we buy.

09-21-2017, 01:19 PM	#8
twobittxn Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plano Hunt In: Brown Co. and public land	8 ball, 9 ball, and snooker. Shot just about every day for several years in college.

09-21-2017, 01:23 PM	#9
TMC50 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sheridan Hunt In: Whereever I can	Growing up we would play 3-4 nights a week at the local bar. They would have tournaments on the weekends and I would pay my entry and play with the adults. Prizes ranged from money to cases of beer to big boxes of premium steaks. I'll never forget the first time I won the tournament, I had to beat my dad in the finals. Absolutely love the sport but just have no time or a decent place near me to play

09-21-2017, 01:25 PM	#10
bullhead44 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: collinsville tx Hunt In: Cooke county and McLennan county	Played almost every day growing up. My older brother used play for big money and he wanted me to play so he could practice. It helped me make a good chunk of money while in college. Lots of drunk cowboys in stephenville who could ride better than shoot pool! Dont like to play much any more since I can see the shots in my head, but the ball never seems to what it is supposed to.

09-21-2017, 01:31 PM	#11
GarGuy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011	I once though I was petty good and I guess I was. I won lots of tournaments and a little cash along the way. Im right handed but could switch hands pretty well years ago. Now my back is messed up and i cant turn to my right. Im only shooting as a lefty. It sure is frustrating to remember what that cue ball is supposed to do but it just wont do it anymore! Heck the rules have changed so much Im even having to relearn them! Now safes are common place. Years ago that was called Chicken Chit pool and would start a fight immediately.

09-21-2017, 01:54 PM	#13
wes122984 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Plano, TX Hunt In: Coalgate & Atoka, OK	played for a living for about 4 years back in my early 20's. got to shoot with several pros. spent about 15 hours a day in various pool rooms.

09-21-2017, 02:31 PM	#17
Dakota7493 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Burleson, TX Hunt In: Erath County	Played on a league in college for a couple years. Was a good time. Still like to do it but just don't find the time and hate the smokey bar scene.

09-21-2017, 02:33 PM	#18
Acostades Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Plano Hunt In: junction tx	I enjoy a game of pool myself but like most haven't played in years

09-21-2017, 02:38 PM	#19
bullhead44 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: collinsville tx Hunt In: Cooke county and McLennan county	The thing that got me into more fights than any thing was betting someone they wouldn't get another shot and then knocking in the 8 ball on purpose. Dont know why that ****** everyone off so much.

09-21-2017, 03:00 PM	#21
tex4k Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Big Lake TX. Hunt In: Reagan, Upton, Crockett, and Uvalde counties	Can't believe there's not one post here that started "I play sometimes but just for fun".

09-21-2017, 03:41 PM	#26
Stick-Launcher Eight Point Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Seabrook TX Hunt In: East Texas	My lease isn't far from Lufkin... Whats the name of that place? Can anyone go or is it private? I hate bars...

09-21-2017, 04:14 PM	#27
Artos Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Deep South TX Hunt In: Deep South TX	Had a table growing up & played all the time...can't even hardly get to it now my mom uses it to display crap. I tell you what, spend some time on a snooker table & it makes those small bar tables seem simple...snooker is tough!!

09-21-2017, 04:27 PM	#30
Kills-myth Six Point Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sherman Hunt In: Grayson Co.	I was planning on getting back into playing after not picking up a cue in 15 years. Even bought a nice Joss cue. Its been sitting for 3 years now. I gotta do it though!

09-21-2017, 04:29 PM	#31
35remington Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Texas Hunt In: mismatched camo	I am very good at losing games of pool.

09-21-2017, 07:56 PM	#33
Pedernal Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Del Rio Hunt In: Amistad	Played a lot a long time ago. Bar seen is a thing of the past for me as well. I have a table that is not assembled since I moved it to this house. I need to get off my arse and set it up. TBH 8-Ball tournament has a nice ring to it!! Someone make it happen!!

09-21-2017, 08:03 PM	#34
BrandonH Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland	Used to play league in college, but not much since them. Bought a high end table over 10 years ago and have only played 3 games max on it...looks nice in the game room though

09-21-2017, 08:04 PM	#35
elgato Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013	Yet another thing we have in common Steve. I grew up on a pool table. Shot several hours a day for probably 15-20 yrs. Funded many bad habits in college shooting pool. Marriage and children slowed the program then interest slowly drifted away . haven't shot in years now. The best player I ever went up against was back in my heli skiing days in British Columbia. I thought I was good. Guy cleaned my clock. Humbling.

09-21-2017, 09:26 PM	#37
Chapo Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boonsville, TX	I never was very good at pool. Had a buddy that was outstanding at it. Running the table on guys at the bar will make them mad. Doing it with the mop handle from behind the bar will get you into a fight every time

09-21-2017, 09:47 PM	#39
Swampa Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tomball Hunt In: Broke parent kids baseball club	I could whip all y'all asses! At least that's what I used to think Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

09-21-2017, 10:29 PM	#43
Quackerbox Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: The woods	Used to do Tuesday night 9 ball and Thursday 8. Can't play or drink beer like I could back then. It all hurts now Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

09-22-2017, 09:37 AM	#48
Krivoman Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgetown, Texas Hunt In: Ranch Owner, Lampasas County	Played for a team at South West Texas. (Texas State). Loved it. Took 1st at the TA/M tourney against other colleges. Pretty cool. Love to play but the first thing that goes is speed and touch..

09-22-2017, 10:48 AM	#50
bboswell Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery County Hunt In: Where ever I can	You want some good practice play 9 ball on a snooker table!