Questions From Non Pool Players

I know you can all relate to this, but wanted to get it down in words anyway.

When someone finds out you play pool, and play well, we get the same questions.  Almost every time! 

This happened to me just the other day.  Thought I would blog the questions and maybe get some chuckles from you, as I know you can all relate!

BTW, my answers really weren't this short, but for brevity, I shortened them for this entry.

You play pool?

(yes)

Are you good?

(yes)

Will I see you on ESPN?

(no, just an amateur)

But you're real good?

(yes)

We'll have to play some day.

(okay; but I only pay for money (half joking))

Well, I used to play when I was (younger... or....in college.... or.... in the military....)

(Cool. )

I play pretty good when I've been drinking.

(okay, really can play for money (j/k))

Do you have your own cue?

(several)

Do you have a table at home?

(yes)

So that's why you are good!

(no, just got it a about a year ago and hardly play on it)

Are you a pro?

(no)

How much money did you make in the tournament?

($200)

That's it?

(yes, pool isn't like golf or tennis, but some of the top male players can make a living)

Why do you play, then?

(it's my passion)

You mean 'hobby'?

(no, passion, there's a difference)

Wait, men and women play the same, right?  There is no physical difference.

(no, there is still differences)

Will I see you on ESPN, though, really?

(maybe in the audience)

League Hiatus

Well, both my leagues are over with.  Until August!  Oh my.... What will I do on Monday and Thursday nights for two months?

Maybe get some exercise in?   

But I know I'm going to be craving playing.

I do have tourneys for most of the weekends until BCAPL Nationals, but still - not playing during the week might make me go stir crazy, lol.

I did see our end of season stats for my ladies league on Thursdays.  Out of the top ten players in the league, 7 of them are on my nationals teams! (ACS and BCAPL)  That's two separate teams altogether with different teammates.  The only overlap player is myself.  That's a lot of talent right there!

:)

Specialized Chalk

It's amazing the things you can do with duct tape.  Little did I know that accessorized duct tape is super hip with the teenagers.  They use it on books OR whatever they can find to decorate.

I saw this at WalMart and my boyfriend's daughter (who was 16 at the time) forced me to go back and get it!  I exaggerate, but I did buy her some the next time I saw the display (not empty).

So, it was SUPER COOL when my teammates' daughter decorated my chalk for me!  No one else has this color!

I told her I wanted to blog about it, so she took a pic of ALL the decorated pieces of chalk her daughter created for teammates and friends:

When I played at ACS Nationals, I knew which was my chalk at ALL times.  Only one time did an opponent pick it up.  My teammates were like, "She just used your chalk!"  I quickly walked up and grabbed it since I accidentally left it on the table.  ;)  It was obviously personalized - can't believe she even touched it!  Just kidding!

When my team played, we each had decorated duct taped chalk.  It was awesome!

A BIG thank you to Angel and Jordan for the gifts!  If anyone wants specialized chalk, please let me know via email and I'll get you in touch with Angel.