Jonathon Hardcastle asked:


For many young billiard players ripping off the green baize, which is the woven wool, or wool-nylon blend, used to cover the upper surface of a pool table, is their worst nightmare. But, the horrifying reality of having to justify a bad stroke to the bar and billiards owner cannot compare with the chilling effect of loosing face in front of friends or girlfriends. Many years before the billiards fans favorite movie, “The Color of Money,” starring Tom Cruise and Paul Newman, numerous youngsters attempted to conquer adulthood while learning to play pool.

Even prior to Al Pacino’s in “Carlito’s Way”, characters that needed to make a statement as being masculine, in times sophisticated, but always cool, were pictured as amateur or professional pool players. Movies, songs, and books, used this type of men as their aggressive and yet sensitive male prototype, was particularly tempting for young men who desired to associate with that kind of male image. During the late 80s and early 90s, young adults, in an effort to imitate their beloved icons and achieve some of their tremendous appeal, have spent hours in bars holding a hardwood stick (cue) and playing continuously billiards games. By holding the larger circumference end of the cue, called “the butt,” the male players pointed the leather chalked tip attached on cue’s “shaft,” its smaller circumference end, to the ball of their choice -usually the white one-and upon choosing a specific angle for their strike, attempted ultimately to hit a colored ball from the table’s surface. The powerful feeling they experienced when their hit was successful, made up for all those long practicing hours. Indeed, even the most inexperienced of those young men managed, after multiple attempts, to succeed in striking a few balls correctly into the pool tables’ holes.

Hanging around bars and bonding in front of billiards tables with friends, college classmates and later business associates, is a practice men typically enjoy having; especially those who come from western-type of cultures. Moreover, the scene of a man holding a cue and using a chalk between each shot, to increase the tip’s friction coefficient, is one of the most masculine scenes a western type of woman might be able to think of; apart from the one in which a man rides a heavy motorcycle, like the famous Marlon Brando scene.

Based on habit, or even subconsciously, men usually select to play a pool game and practice their thinking and sticking abilities surrounded by other male friends. Typically, women’s feminine side is portrayed as more delicate and thus, playing a game of pools with a female friend leads men to play less harshly or taking the role of a pool game’s teacher. Since this is the generally accepted stereotype, men are always appearing as conquerors and women as conquered. Perhaps, the ancient game of control between sexes has found to the game of billiards, yet again, another interface to denote its powerful existence.



Melinda

Paul Travis asked:


Billiards is a game of precision and all billiards related equipment and accessories are made with utmost care. While purchasing any billiards equipment and accessories, one has to ensure that quality items are purchased if one wants to improve the game and take it to a much higher level of competition.

Needless to say that the most important piece of equipment in a billiards room is the billiards table, so it has to be selected and assembled with utmost care. A smooth surface with perfect balance and leveling are essential to permit a good game of billiards.

Once you have a quality table in place, the other two most important items on your buy list to be able to begin the game of billiards are the cue and the billiards balls. You need a selection of cues of varying sizes and lengths. It is essential to ensure that the cue is made of good quality material that does not bend or get warped. It should be strong too so that it does not break easily. Poor quality cues tend to chip at the tip.

Try to avoid buying cheap and low quality cues, as this is the most essential equipment to ensure a quality billiards experience. You need cues of differing lengths for your billiards room to cater for people of different heights and also when you need a shorter cue to take a shot from certain spots where the space is restricted.

The billiards balls of course are critical to a good game of billiards. Always buy from standard and renowned manufacturers. Ensure the balls are perfectly round and do not have bulges or distortion.

Next on the buy list is the accessories. Some of the essential accessories are:

? Chalk – It is required to ensure that the leather cue tip does not become smooth and hardened so as to slip off the ball when you strike it. Good quality of chalk is essential for maintaining the cue tip in good condition.

? Cue Racks – A cue rack to hold your cues could either be mounted on the walls or placed on the floor at one corner. The rack must be firm so that the cues do not topple and get damaged.

? Cue tips – Since cue tips bear the brunt, they wear off fast. Replacement of tips becomes essential after some time. It is a good idea to keep a few spare tips and some repair equipment to do it yourself.

? bridge sticks & heads – To be able to take long shots, you need bridge heads. A bridge head could be made of diverse

materials ranging from plastic to brass.

? table brush – You need a soft horsehair brush to keep the billiards table clean. Any specks of dust and grains could divert the ball and ruin your shot.

? pool table covers – The billiards table should be kept covered when not in use to prevent dust from settling on it. A good quality cover is required to keep it covered.

After you get all of these items, you are ready to turn your game room into a full on pool hall.



Floyd

Michael Hartwell asked:


There are a lot of how to guides on how to play billiards nowadays. You can very often times find these being sold either in billiards magazines or on the internet. Also, there are even TV shows nowadays that give tips on how to improve your billiards skills. Whether you want to play pro billiards, play 8 ball pool, simply learn billiards trick shots, or just play for fun, you can find great info to help you improve your games.

However, here’s something to keep in mind: some of this info is useful, and some isn’t. Here is some information to help you to improve you to learn to play pool, and also how to find the best pool information to take your game to the next level.

First of all, you probably should start out by doing a quick internet search for billiards tips, and soak up all the free information that’s available. There will no doubt be many articles written on the topics, and many of them by some pretty fair billiards tips.

This is certainly a great way to get a head start on the competition. Remember, 99% of your competitors will never take the time to learn how to play better, and will simply do so by trial and error. When you invest in your education, whether by reading or watching TV shows on the topic of billiards playing, you will immensely improve your game-even if you’ve never picked up a cue stick in your life!

One of the most crucial tips to becoming an effective billiards table player is precision. Very simply, without this key element, you can kiss your chances at succeeding in pool good bye. For this, you need to think about every shot before you hit it.

Very simply, plan out not only where you want to hit your next shot, but also where you want the cue ball to end up so that it leaves you in good position for your next shot. This is one of the keys to every professional billiards players success, and something that virtually no amateur does.

When you are over your shot, make sure to relax and imagine the billiards stick as simply being part of your body. This will also help you to become more precise with your shot. This is one of the most important tips for how to play billiards, and without it you will never reach your potential.

Also, be sure to exercise patience when playing pool. This just might be the most important skill you can have for billiards. As soon as you become frustrated and impatient, you lose your ability to focus, and your body also tenses up.

This makes it much more difficult to hit an effective shot. When you stay patient and relaxed, even if things don’t seem to be going your way right now, if you stay relaxed, the tide will soon turn in your favor.

Finally, the most important part is to practice. Obviously, as with anyone, practice is the key to success; you can buy all the how to material in the world, but until you actually get out their in the game and do it, you will not improve. Also, try to imagine yourself playing a great game before each game starts.

Simply visualize yourself succeeding, and you will play much better. Michael Jordan used this technique before each game he played in, and it worked out pretty well for him. Hopefully this information on how to play billiards more effectively will help you dramatically improve your game and enjoy a lifetime of fun and success with pool.



Marilyn

knekne asked:


It was billiards (pool) and you played with kids according to your and their level. You did’nt talk because talk was not part of the program. It was as if you were playing the computer, but you were actually playing a person. All the other sites allow dialogue which winds up to personal and sexual content. I don’t care for that I feel at times I may have been playing adults, but that was ok, I’m an adult also. Maybe yahoo does’nt offer this anymore, but I really enjoyed that program. So where is the pool game that the kids play?

Wendy

osmijeh asked:


I am married and I have all posible happines in the world! We love each other, respect each other, pay attention to every single need the partner has, spend great time together, no metter if it’s in restauran, in theater, on hkey-game, in front of TV, playing billiards, singing, dancing…every single moment I feel his love. That/s something I never thought it could be! And it last for a years and I’m now sure that will last forever. But, he doesn’t a childe. Neither I am so,so for that, but, sometimes I think I would like to have some kid. We spoke a lot about that and he is so against that cause he doesn’t want to share love with someone else, he is afraid that child will bring changes which will chage our atitude to each other too, and he just doesn’t want to risk! I know that he would agree and do it for me, if I’d insist, cause he really loves me. But is it worth?! What if I really lose him in sense that he can’t be the same cause of this childe.
I am 34, and hi is 35 years old
Thank you very much, all of you! But there is one important thing: he is afraid that he will not be the same after we get a kid. And what to do now?! Ok, we have kid, but I don’t have my loving husband anymore. That one who I loved for he was. I am sure he’ll take care about me and kid, but what if he lose those sparkles in his eyes,his natural smile, if this new, “seriuos” life with kid just takes away all thos things what I liked on him! Spontaniously! Without his willing to be different! What if he is not happy as much as he was before, and he’ll hide it, of corse, but I’d feel it! Is it worth to lose MY husband – that one who I have now!

Alexander

osub27 asked:


I’ve recently picked up the game and I’m told I’m a natural, with that being said I am supposed to be getting ready for some torny at a pool hall. Are there any websites or free resources around that have helped anyone become a better player?

Derek

bill w asked:


soccer

golf

pool (billiards or snooker)

curling

horseshoes

darts

chess

paintball / laser tag

dancing

marathons

badminton

auto racing

rodeo

boxing

bridge (card game)

Barry

Homes asked:


2) Have you ever gone cow-tipping? If so, was it fun?

3) What non-athletic sport do you think in most popular amongst hockey fans…billiards, poker, or something else?

4) When you get bubble wrap in a package do you: Sit down with a sheet and pop one bubble at a time? Grab and twist (you’re a busy person, and you take your fun on the run)? …Or do you just throw them away (popping bubble wrap just doesn’t do it for you)

5) Some girl asked a question the other day about if there were hockey pads to protect her knockers. I was thinking that is a good invention. About a year ago, I was thinking that somebody should make a puck that is hollowed out, and the inside filled with that stuff that is in freezer packs….then the puck would stay colder….longer. Do you have any cool hockey inventions?

6) What is one question you NEVER ask on a first date?

7) If you miss watching or going to an important hockey game, do you just read an article about it later, read the scoresheet, ask a frined, or all of the above?
Have you ever had to wear a cast? What did you break?
9) I once was given a pair of signed drumsticks by the drummer of Def Leppard, when I attended a drum expo as a little kid. When I got bit older, I used those drumsticks, after I had broken my last pair. Have or would you ever use hockey memorabilia for a game of shinny?
10) If you were invisible for one day, what would be the first thing you do?

11) Do you think during a game the coach, players, goaltender, or fans look at the time clock the most during the game?

Have a great Tuesday!

Kevin

Goldblum asked:


NINTENDO WII

Games:
Super Smash Bros Brawl (wii)
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (wii)
Resident Evil 4 (wii)
Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles (wii)
ManHunt 2 (wii)
Need for Speed Carbon (wii)
Marvel Ultimate Alliance (wii)
Wii Sports (wii)
-Tennis
-Boxing
-Golf
-Baseball
-Bowling
Wii Play (wii)
-Tanks
-Billiards
-Shooting Range
-Find Mii
-Pose Mii
-Table Tennis
-Laser Hockey
-Charge!
-Fishing

ADDITIONAL:
Virtual Console Games:
Sonic The Hedgehog
Super Mario Bros
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Accessories:
2 Wii Remotes
2 Wii Nunchuks
2 Wii Gloves
2 Wii Straps
Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector (Retail 40$)
WiFi USB Extender
———–
499.99$
———–
Used Wii 200$,
9 Games 25$ = 225$
2Wiimotes 2Nunchuks, with gloves and straps from nintendo,100$
VC games (FREE)
Wifi adapter 20$

That totals 540$, at discount prices for everything. 500$ should be good. Its been 5 days, and no bids?

…

Am I doing something wrong here?

Any tips? Or offers?
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Ebay Item: 280226035575
Forgot to add, everything comes with box, manuals, sensor bar, all the necessary cords.

Everything works great.

Reason for selling: Trying to get transportation, that is light on fuel, etc, and I don’t have time for games anymore.

Jeanette

Jacques Habra asked:


 

When choosing a billiards lamp you have to consider several factors, including:

 

1. What is the type of look and/or feel you are trying to convey in the room?

2. What area of the room do you plan to light?

3. How many lamps do you have and where will they be place?

4. What is the limit on your budget?

 

It is important to determine whether the room is going be elegant and classy or fun and exciting! You do not want to end up with a fun game room with an elegant-style billiard’s lamp. With modern day designers, there is enough variety to suit just about style of décor you choose.

 

It is very important to remember the color scheme throughout the process of choosing a billiard’s lamp. You could mix and match the shades to give color uniformity to the room or just go with one color. You could try looking for a brand new style or something that looks a little more retro, such as a wrought iron billiard’s lamp. This is a great way to add sophistication to a game or recreation room area, which in most homes, it not the epitome of style and class. A wrought iron billiard’s lamp can give that aura without taking away from the overall fun vibe of the room.

 

You should also take the time to look around the room to determine where you are going to place the lamp as well as the billiard’s table it will be hanging over. You also have to decide whether there will be one large lamp or several smaller billiards lamps. If using more than one lamp, try to coordinate lamps so that although they are different, they have a cohesiveness that makes them appear to be the same style. You might also try to find a large lamp that has a complimentary smaller lamp available.

 

Now that you have chosen the lamp you want, it is VERY important that you measure out the size of the lamp in conjunction with the space it will be hung in, to ensure that it will fit where you have envisioned it. Check the specifications carefully, make sure that you have measured everything correctly before you try to hang your lamp! You also have to be realistic about where you place your lamp to ensure that it is not in the way or obscuring an entrance, aisle or any other commonly used areas in the room. Moreover, when you are in the process of hanging, be sure that the lamp is not too close or too far from the table.

 

If you have a budget, keep in mind these lamps can be quite expensive. However, you pay for quality, so keep that in mind before you make the determination to bargain shop. If you do not plan to do it yourself, you should also plan for the expense of having a professional install the lamp.



Rita