boydeste Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, bob lt said: Trump v Robertson at the moment Been watching it all afternoon, Robertson ain't at the races today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, boydeste said: Been watching it all afternoon, Robertson ain't at the races today. Are you back in Blighty now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 3 minutes ago, Stillearly said: Are you back in Blighty now ? Yes mate, I flew home last night. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Hanging in there 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 3/4/2022 at 1:10 PM, galenkia said: Hanging in there 😁 My nephew I hadn’t seen New Year’s Eve, decided to pop by today. We started making a semi-regular thing of shooting pool before lockdowns kicked in again. Plus he finally moved away from my sister(smart boy), he needed the privacy because he’s with a very nice Moroccan Jew girlfriend. Her parents can’t know yet, but they’re both in love. Anyway, he felt guilty and insisted we start playing again now that restrictions have been lifted So I think I shall introduce him to a “proper table”, a 6x12 foot. But I know it’s tough and takes so long to finish a full frame. But it helps when you return to regular pool, your precision goes way up Will try to post some photos, but no videos. You guys have enough pain viewing the Ukraine conflict, no need making it worse posting 2 Canucks 🇨🇦trading breaks of a single red 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Trump Vs Perry in today's final. Sort of under the radar Perry, didn't expect to see him there, thought Lisowski was gonna come back and nick it. Gotta fancy Trump, but was not at his best the couple of games I saw him in earlier this week. Good day of sports again, also got Test cricket in the morning, and Manchester derby in the afternoon, Golf in the evening.👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, galenkia said: Trump Vs Perry in today's final. Sort of under the radar Perry, didn't expect to see him there, thought Lisowski was gonna come back and nick it. Gotta fancy Trump, but was not at his best the couple of games I saw him in earlier this week. Good day of sports again, also got Test cricket in the morning, and Manchester derby in the afternoon, Golf in the evening.👍 Is it just me, or are more guys down the rankings in the top 32/64 getting higher finishes these days? I don’t follow it like you, but I only recognized Trump’s name in the last 4. Always loved snooker since I first tuned in to French TV in 1993 watching Hendry. Too bad my breakbuilding never reached the height of my golf 5555. Dad, though he wasn’t much better than me, was the master of the double, those side pockets attracted his reds like a magnet. And his father, we took him out, aged 78, after suffering at least two strokes, and while he had a bad night, he actually potted his 1st attempt in decades…..never forgot that.Old man never lost his stroke. He was the quite the talent my grandfather, I learned later. Drove a bus, but also hustled pool, boxed, even won a small house in a poker game, and was strong as a bull in his day. His 4th stroke finally took him out at 81…..Those Lithuanian genes must be good, his other 2 sons almost made it to the NFL, big boys Edited March 6, 2022 by Golfingboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Golfingboy said: Is it just me, or are more guys down the rankings in the top 32/64 getting higher finishes these days? I don’t follow it like you, but I only recognized Trump’s name in the last 4. The standard is so high these days and there are so many more tournaments. Those short races to 3 or 4 frames tend to allow the less known players to feature later on in the tournaments, but they seldom win them. Perry is a blast from the past, he may have started more practice again or had an eye operation which has allowed him to play well again. Trump has scraped through to the final like all great players do, Perry has been the best player all week, so the final will be interesting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Just now, boydeste said: The standard is so high these days and there are so many more tournaments. Those short races to 3 or 4 frames tend to allow the less known players to feature later on in the tournaments, but they seldom win them So if I put in a few hours at my local, there’s a chance I pocket a few quid someday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, Golfingboy said: So if I put in a few hours at my local, there’s a chance I pocket a few quid someday? I usually go home pissed and broke after a few hours in my local. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 1 minute ago, boydeste said: I usually go home pissed and broke after a few hours in my local. Really? Hearing that I’ll put my career on hold. I think it’s similar to golf, people don’t realize what it takes to be a pro, and also just how great your average “has been” really is. I’m sure you’ve witnessed many centuries, and played against mates where 60-70 points is routine. I’ve always said how people in North America don’t appreciate how impossible it is to be at the top of the snooker world. Number 1, I think your eyesight must be spot on, but the positional shots…..people just don’t get it. And what’s the difference between a maximum screw, and jumping the ball while tearing a hole in the felt? Fractions of a mm? The casual player has no idea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Golfingboy said: Really? Hearing that I’ll put my career on hold. I think it’s similar to golf, people don’t realize what it takes to be a pro, and also just how great your average “has been” really is. I’m sure you’ve witnessed many centuries, and played against mates where 60-70 points is routine. I’ve always said how people in North America don’t appreciate how impossible it is to be at the top of the snooker world. Number 1, I think your eyesight must be spot on, but the positional shots…..people just don’t get it. And what’s the difference between a maximum screw, and jumping the ball while tearing a hole in the felt? Fractions of a mm? The casual player has no idea Also, most ton plus club players will have never played on the tables set up for the pros. The tables are lightening fast and the pockets are so so small by comparison. Golf is a good comparison where Tour pros are different gravy to that of club pros. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Congrats to Joe, well deserved win. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, boydeste said: Congrats to Joe, well deserved win. Rode his luck at times but got there in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, galenkia said: Rode his luck at times but got there in the end. He's been the best player all week, glad to see him win. Fairly local to me too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, boydeste said: He's been the best player all week, glad to see him win. Fairly local to me too! Saw very little of him until the semi's. Mind you, some of the top players were not at their best, Robertson and Williams are two who come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 1 minute ago, galenkia said: Saw very little of him until the semi's. Mind you, some of the top players were not at their best, Robertson and Williams are two who come to mind. Robertson was on fire until he played Trump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 4 hours ago, boydeste said: Congrats to Joe, well deserved win. Watched some highlights on YT, the 2 reds he sank in 8th frame to go ahead 5-3…..not total flukes, but he got lucky for sure. From what I saw, could have easily gone Trump’s way as well, he missed a few very easy pots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starshine Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Golfingboy said: Watched some highlights on YT, the 2 reds he sank in 8th frame to go ahead 5-3…..not total flukes, but he got lucky for sure. From what I saw, could have easily gone Trump’s way as well, he missed a few very easy pots That's why they call it a game of fractions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Golfingboy said: From what I saw, could have easily gone Trump’s way as well, he missed a few very easy pots That's what being under pressure does for ya, also why you loose if the other player is playing better than you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 6 hours ago, Golfingboy said: Watched some highlights on YT, the 2 reds he sank in 8th frame to go ahead 5-3…..not total flukes, but he got lucky for sure. Did you see Trumps super fluke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, boydeste said: Did you see Trumps super fluke? No mate, must have missed that. Cut me some some slack, we don’t get the same channels here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, Golfingboy said: No mate, must have missed that. Cut me some some slack, we don’t get the same channels here I keep forgetting that, also there is the time difference. You are awake early or super late methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfingboy Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 minute ago, boydeste said: I keep forgetting that, also there is the time difference. You are awake early or super late methinks. Late yes….don’t remind me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I just turned my TV on and the New Turkish Masters is on Live. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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