tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7330675437724437852024-03-13T13:12:25.317-04:00Behind the 8 Ball (Express)These Are Glimpses of My Ride on the 8 Ball Express! (Check back here to see how interesting it can be!)Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-37353691097337912192010-02-02T21:39:00.006-05:002010-02-02T21:48:33.036-05:00The End (For Me)<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/S2jjDbaeIlI/AAAAAAAAA8A/F-o2o8w455I/s1600-h/the-end-3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433842598460400210" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/S2jjDbaeIlI/AAAAAAAAA8A/F-o2o8w455I/s320/the-end-3.jpg" /></a> This will be my last blog posting for 8 Ball Express, as it has come time in my life to move in a different direction. The past 3 years have been amazing, memorable and very much the exciting ride my posts have conveyed.<br /><div>I truly have enjoyed meeting the may different people and faces of the league, people I know I wouldn't have met any other way. I hope that you continue to play with 8 Ball Express and enjoy the billiard league that offers you the highest per team payout with the best odds and the better handicapping system. </div><br /><div>Thanks for reading,</div><div>Dawn Reid</div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-90664515388229988522010-01-21T02:00:00.001-05:002010-01-21T02:02:38.811-05:00AnnouncementGo to <a href="http://www.8ballexpress.com/">www.8ballexpress.com</a> for announcement!<a href="http://www.8ballexpress.com/national/modules/news/article.php?storyid=153">http://www.8ballexpress.com/national/modules/news/article.php?storyid=153</a><br /><br /><a href="https://oss.ticketmaster.com/html/go.htmI?l=EN&t=bobcats&o=600293&g=745"></a>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-49316568322533823732010-01-20T16:32:00.005-05:002010-01-21T00:19:17.302-05:00Walmart 8-Ball Open?!?Hey, next time someone tells you they are heading over to their local <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Walmart</span> to pick up a cue, I wouldn't laugh if I were you. Before you start envisioning a $35 starter cue complete with cute emblem of a unicorn and a cheap, soft case that accounts for the $30 of the $35, you may want to stop yourself.<br /><br />Check out what they are offering -<br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 13px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428939424255586322" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/S1d3pIHeMBI/AAAAAAAAA74/8cbheo0qtMg/s320/unicorn+pool+stick.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=4125&ic=48_0&search_query=schon&Find.x=0&Find.y=0&Find=Find">http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=4125&<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ic</span>=48_0&search_query=<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">schon</span>&Find.x=0&Find.y=0&Find=Find</a><br />OR<br /><a href="http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12354750&findingMethod=rr">http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=12354750&findingMethod=rr</a><br /><br />So, what's the difference between buying a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Schon or a McDermott</span> from a guy with a stand at your local pool hall than your local <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Walmart</span>? They are both the middle man right? I'm sure these are not the top of the line <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Schon's</span>, but for the most part, aren't they all made in China anyways?</p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-37055992381545590112010-01-18T21:25:00.004-05:002010-01-18T21:28:10.310-05:00Upcoming Announcement<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/S1UYnjgHd1I/AAAAAAAAA7w/0ph46RUWK-I/s1600-h/8ballexpresstowel.png"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428271993688913746" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/S1UYnjgHd1I/AAAAAAAAA7w/0ph46RUWK-I/s320/8ballexpresstowel.png" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div><div><span style="font-size:100%;">Be sure to check out </span><a href="http://www.8ballexpress.com/"><span style="font-size:100%;">http://www.8ballexpress.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"> this Thursday for an exciting upcoming announcement!</span></div></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-45112054153037822692010-01-03T19:21:00.003-05:002010-01-03T19:35:54.945-05:00Start of SessionGood to see everyone today at the Start of Session meeting. Happy to see new faces and the familiar ones. If you got any questions/comments you know the numbers. Also, as always, available on Twitter, Facebook and email for the early morning risers.<br /><br />Looking forward to the following Blog Posts:<br />1. "Team Names of Note" List<br />2. "You've Got To Be Kidding Me" Nicknames<br />3. "Stop Playing So Slow - We Gotta Go To Work in the Morning" Splitting Matches Reminder<br />4. NEW! Feature Host Location Review<br />5. And many more to come...<br /><br />Welcome back players! Looking forward to the new year and new session. ~DawnDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-76761138764622764602009-12-20T22:45:00.003-05:002009-12-20T23:00:13.241-05:00Wishing You and Yours...I am pretty much done for the session, going to enjoy some much needed R&R. I do have my cell phone and will answer any calls or return voice mails within 24 hours. <br />I will be at Badfish Billiards in Matthews this Wednesday around 7pm helping a brand new team of people out of a brand new bar learn about 8 Ball Express - scoring, handicaps, etc. Come on out for some fun if you are interested. I promise to be drinking and B&S-ing for pretty much the whole time. Come join in the merriment! :)<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/Sy7x9g72kSI/AAAAAAAAA7A/5NtCmLBPV9k/s1600-h/billiardrackornament.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417533440888574242" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/Sy7x9g72kSI/AAAAAAAAA7A/5NtCmLBPV9k/s320/billiardrackornament.jpg" /></a> <div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;"><strong>Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!</strong></span></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-83942643533419244442009-12-13T12:00:00.003-05:002009-12-16T15:41:22.459-05:00True "1" TestNew 8 Ball Express test to determine who is a true "1". If you learn something from this clip, you get to be a "1" handicap. (And I'm not talking about the flossing part.)<br /><br /><object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" data="http://i.ehow.com/flash/player.swf" id="mediaPlayerContainer" height="362" width="400" ><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="movie" value="http://i.ehow.com/flash/player.swf" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><param name="flashVars" value="demand_bghex=000000&demand_autoplay=1&id=03KqeOEbyBlQxHiEJW06IW6hBl&partnerId=3&pwidth=400&pheight=352&embedvars=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ehow.com%2fembedvars.aspx%3fshow_related%3dtrue%26from_url%3dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.ehow.com%252fvideo_4415642_chalk-billiard-cue.html"/></object><br><a target="_blank" href="http://www.ehow.com/video_4415642_chalk-billiard-cue.html">How to Chalk a Billiard Cue</a> -- powered by eHow.comDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-63241144833678061822009-12-10T20:50:00.002-05:002009-12-10T20:52:23.249-05:00Playoffs Got You Wound Up?Playoffs got you wound up? Check this clip out!<br /><br />Good for a chuckle in the middle of these very serious playoff times:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hulu.com/watch/101512/saturday-night-live-ladies-billards">http://www.hulu.com/watch/101512/saturday-night-live-ladies-billards</a>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-86629951264663649492009-12-07T15:18:00.007-05:002009-12-07T15:28:43.210-05:00Rack 'Em Pub & Billiards - Matthews, NC<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/Sx1kmp8jH2I/AAAAAAAAA64/z985AGufZms/s1600-h/rackem.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 105px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412592942426824546" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/Sx1kmp8jH2I/AAAAAAAAA64/z985AGufZms/s200/rackem.jpg" /></a>FYI: Ever tried to get a team into Rack 'Em and you couldn't? Got privy to some info. and wanted to pass it on ASAP.<br /><br />This upcoming session there are a few openings you may be interested in. If you want to play, please let Bob/Blake, the bartender or us know before week's end.<br /><br />Space availability is first come/first serve.<br /><br /><strong>Sundays </strong>- Inhouse 8-Ball. There is an opening for a team and possibly a few slots for players. Great relaxed division and a great way to start the week!<br /><br /><strong>Mondays</strong> - May have some availability for a travel 8-ball team.<br /><br /><strong>Tuesdays</strong> - Travel 8-ball and 9-ball. Travel is contained pretty much to a five mile radius and lots of fun.<br /><br /><strong>Wednesdays </strong>- Travel 8-ball. Travel is contained in a five mile radius.<br /><br /><strong>Thursdays </strong>- Inhouse 8-ball & 9-ball travel. With the addition of 3 more 9-ball teams an inhouse could be created. This Inhouse 8-ball division produced last Winter's $10,000 winning team, so the competition is high but the people are friendly.<br /><br />Email <a href="mailto:info@8ballexpress.com">info@8ballexpress.com</a> for more info.Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-86327436852516229362009-12-01T13:15:00.005-05:002009-12-02T14:39:09.433-05:00Playoffs Are Coming!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/SxVjYGwKkRI/AAAAAAAAA6o/NE-r3Gb3ctg/s1600/playoffs.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 47px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410339793136161042" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/SxVjYGwKkRI/AAAAAAAAA6o/NE-r3Gb3ctg/s200/playoffs.jpg" /></a> <p align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/SxVi8wFc3aI/AAAAAAAAA6g/M71fuWB8zPg/s1600/playoffs.jpg"></a></p>As both a friend and a league manager, kindly let me offer the following tips to those who will be in the playoffs to ensure a safe and happy holiday post-season:<br /><br /><ul><li>Two people will step to the table, one will win and one will not. Accept this and move on. Do not talk bad about their mother or question their moral up bringing if you loose. You just look silly and I may have to laugh at you and include you in a future blog post.</li><br /><li>I don't care how good a player is or what your put up strategy is, if a player is drunk or drinking heavily, play them early or not at all, then call a cab. You can check with the bartender before hand if not sure or make them do a practice lag to judge. If the ball flies off the table, ends up in a pocket or they try to lag with a coaster, just go ahead and bench them. They probably weren't going to win anyways.</li><br /><li>The rules are the same in post season as in regular season. Keep this in mind during the regular season AND the post season. While it's not right, if during weeks 1-13 you've let opposing teams go over the handicap limit, take 20 minute time outs, run late and then weeks 14-playoffs turn around and hold them to every rule in the book, don't be surprised if they don't exactly send you a Christmas card or ask for a group hug when it's all over. How about, for the most part, sticking to the rules through the Session to avoid this sudden change of good will. This will help people learn rules and hopefully avoid unnecessary confrontation. Chances are you will see your opponents again/play against them after all is said and done, so treat them accordingly. </li><br /><li>Week 2 of the Playoffs is not the optimal time to bring up handicap questions. If you see something Playoff Week 2 you've never seen before, like a 2 running racks, ok then, it is the optimal time. But if you've known/suspected for a while that a handicap is not right, let us know as soon as you can. If you know something isn't right the ENTIRE Session or even the 2nd half of it, but only let us know if your team looses AFTER the matches are all done, the situation is a lot messier than it has to be. We can handle the issues much better if we know there may be an issue AHEAD of time. Contact <a href="mailto:kim@8ballexpress.com">kim@8ballexpress.com</a> right now if you have a handicap complaint or if you think there may be another issue at a match coming up.</li><br /><li>Don't take out your issues/stress/problems on your opposing team or your league manager. Hey, we've all got problems these days. How about you leave yours at home and let everyone have a good time! If you can't don't be surprised if you are removed from the league. One bad grape will not be allowed to spoil a bunch (or a division).</li><br /><li>8 Ball Express is competitive but above all else it's about coming out each week and having a good time.</li></ul><p>Now, good luck and have fun!</p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-25789772886818215662009-11-27T20:47:00.007-05:002009-12-06T17:32:12.038-05:00New Divisions Forming For Jan 2010 Play!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/SxCC3exA-qI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/phy2rJDGFsw/s1600/8ballexpresstowel.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 183px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 139px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408967042135030434" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/SxCC3exA-qI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/phy2rJDGFsw/s320/8ballexpresstowel.png" /></a>In case you are interested, there are some new things happening in our area for next session.<br />New Divisions:<br />* There will be a Wednesday 8-ball Inhouse out of Sharky's in Mint Hill with a min.<br />of 6 teams. If you are interested, let Sharky's or me know.<br />* New Tuesday 8-ball Travel Division forming on the North/West Side of Town. New locations include an awesome new bar that recently opened in the old Derita Station location. It's now "Da Bear's Den" (as in The Chicago Bear's) and they really did a great job with remolding and offer a full kitchen, patio and tons of tvs. Let them know if you want to play Tuesday 8-ball travel.<br />* Open spot in Tuesday 9-ball travel for 1-3 teams.<br />* New teams forming out of the recently opened "Bad Fish Billiards" in downtown Matthews. Check with Danny Caldwell for more info. Travel any night S-Th 8-ball or travel Tues/Thurs 9-ball.<br />* New locations joining and looking for a few members such as Yesteryear's, Five Steps, Sharky's, Da Bear's Den, Bear's Lair, Jillian's, Bad Fish Billiards and a few others. If you are interested, email me at <a href="mailto:dawn@8ballexpress.com">dawn@8ballexpress.com</a>.<br />There are some more things in the works and we are VERY excited about 2010 and hope you are too!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-16010624612981052612009-11-15T15:00:00.001-05:002009-11-15T15:00:00.335-05:00The Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots<u>COURTESY OF DR. DAVE - PRESENTING THE VIDEO ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POOL SHOTS:</u><br /><br /><em>"I'm very excited to announce the release of the first DVD in an instructional series I've been working on with Tom Ross this past year. The series is called: </em><a title="http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/" href="http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/" target="_blank"><em>The Video Encyclopedia of Pool Shots</em></a><em>. If you are interested in checking it out, I have a video trailer for the entire series near the bottom of the page here:<br /></em><br /><a title="http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/" href="http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/" target="_blank"><em>http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/</em></a><br /><br /><em>The first disc, which includes 1 hour and 27 minutes of video, covers basic shot making and position play. Video excerpts for a collection of shots from the DVD can be viewed online here:<br /></em><a title="http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/disc_I.html" href="http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/disc_I.html" target="_blank"><em>http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/disc_I.html</em></a><br /><br /><em>Here's the </em><a title="http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/veps_outline.pdf" href="http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/veps_outline.pdf" target="_blank"><em>outline of the entire series</em></a><em>, and here's the </em><a title="http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/disc_I_shots.pdf" href="http://www.dr-dave-billiards.com/veps/disc_I_shots.pdf" target="_blank"><em>complete list of shot categories included on Disc I</em></a><em>. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>The series includes over 750 shot categories within 50 different major categories, with over 250 "gems" of the game. We think, and we hope you agree, that the series is the most comprehensive collection of useful pool shots ever published (and demonstrated).I think Tom and I made a good team for this project because he is an experienced player, coach, and instructional columnist, and I have more skills on the understanding, illustration, and explanation side of things. I hope you guys like our stuff. We have worked really hard on this project ... months of planning, months of filming, and months of editing and production. It has truly been a labor of love.Please check out all of the video clips online. Also, if you think the series might be of interest to others, please help spread the word. </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Thank you for your time, </em><br /><em>Dr. Dave" </em><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QrnHGtfCzyE&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QrnHGtfCzyE&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-48846949337180610612009-11-13T01:08:00.001-05:002009-11-13T01:09:59.344-05:00This One's For Tony G.This one's for Tony G. Found it!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/Svz4FBYGVpI/AAAAAAAAA6I/-5rNvEmkLGA/s1600-h/womens_billiards_glove_1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 275px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403466418090301074" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/Svz4FBYGVpI/AAAAAAAAA6I/-5rNvEmkLGA/s320/womens_billiards_glove_1.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-69351079315336006612009-10-30T15:59:00.000-04:002009-10-30T16:00:32.110-04:00Happy Haunting!Check out a haunted pool room!<br /><object id="ep" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="416" height="374"><param name="_cx" value="11006"><param name="_cy" value="9895"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=us/2009/10/30/wtvf.haunted.restaurant.wtvf"><param name="Src" value="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=us/2009/10/30/wtvf.haunted.restaurant.wtvf"><param name="WMode" value="Transparent"><param name="Play" value="0"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value="LT"><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value="always"><param name="Scale" value="NoScale"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="000000"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=us/2009/10/30/wtvf.haunted.restaurant.wtvf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="416" wmode="transparent" height="374"></embed></object>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-66347115025648506792009-10-28T13:10:00.008-04:002009-10-28T13:26:54.092-04:00See You Next Tuesday and the Next One and the Next OneTuesday night was so much fun! I got to stop by and see so many teams, but not everyone unfortunately. I saw old friends and met new ones and really had fun. Thanks Tuesday teams, I needed that!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/Suh9eLBRmxI/AAAAAAAAA5A/8WKB07dg-PM/s1600-h/happy_face_.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397702110711225106" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/Suh9eLBRmxI/AAAAAAAAA5A/8WKB07dg-PM/s320/happy_face_.jpg" /></a><br />Getaway was full of fun as a team that is struggling to hold it all together that had nothing but bad news all week managed to pull together and hammer out a few wins. Yea!!! :)<br /><br />Found out that a new location for the Winter, Sharky's in Mint Hill, will be offering free Bar-B-Q, a band, and FEMALE BIKINI JELLO wrestling this Halloween. Never seen that before, might have to check that out.<br /><br />Bear's Lair in Indian Trail was so much fun. I'm really liking the crowd in there. I am looking forward to seeing the fun levels increase with the hopeful passage of liquor-by-the-drink next week.<br /><br />Green Room was Green Room, a warm and strangely comforting stew of John's Facebook activity discussions, Lori's overall lead over Sean in stats, met the new group that's under careful watch of Erin (Hey Tony!) and much more.<br /><br />And Rack 'Em, oh Rack 'Em. Seeing Donny on the Diamond and listening to Tiger talk about how great he is, how else would I finish up my night? ;) (Nothing but love guys...)<br /><br />There's more than enough stress and bad news all around these days. Nice to get out and have some fun!<br /><br /><em>And FYI in case you didn't know... Mexican Lunch Wednesdays are supposed to make Tuesday evening hangovers all better. Try it sometime! </em>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-56644519133399458832009-10-26T23:56:00.002-04:002009-10-26T23:59:13.128-04:008 Ball Express Presents "Come Out & Play" 9-Ball Tournament<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/SuZvyoVaKcI/AAAAAAAAA44/UCVZ80b5URg/s1600-h/9ballpromotourney.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 212px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397124119061473730" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/SuZvyoVaKcI/AAAAAAAAA44/UCVZ80b5URg/s320/9ballpromotourney.png" /></a> 8 Ball Express Presents "Come Out & Play" 9-Ball Tournament<br />Chance to Come Out & Try 8 Ball Express’ 9-Ball Format, Have Fun & Win Prizes!<br /><br />DATE: SATURDAY NOV. 7<br />REGISTRATION: 2:30PM<br />PLAY STARTS: 3:00PM<br /><br />* Single Player Tournament<br />* Modified Single Elimination<br />* $10 Entry Fee<br />* 100 % Payout = 1st 70%, 2nd 30%<br />* Race to Best of 3 Games<br />* Handicapped - Play at:<br />- Current 9-Ball Handicap, if none then...<br />- Current 8-Ball Handicap, if none then...<br />- Will Handicap You Based on 1st Match<br />- Handicap = # Balls Must Be Made Before Shooting 9-ball<br />* Giveaways/Prizes For:<br />- 1st 8 Ball Express Member Out<br />- Last Female Standing<br />- And More!<br />* Will NOT Affect or Determine Handicaps In Regular League Play<br />* Play Both 8-ball & 9-ball league for chance at $20,000!<br />* Come out & have fun!<br /><br />Location:<br />The Other Woman Sports Bar<br />7200 Albemarle Rd.<br />Charlotte, NC 28227<br />704.537.1487<br /><br />FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:<br />DAWN REID, AREA MANAGER<br />CELL: 704.654.1522 OFFICE: 704.545.3599<br /><a href="mailto:DAWN@8BALLEXPRESS.COM">DAWN@8BALLEXPRESS.COM</a><br /><br />Click for flyer: <a href="http://staging.8ballexpress.com/national/uploads/9ballpromotourney.pdf">http://staging.8ballexpress.com/national/uploads/9ballpromotourney.pdf</a>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-48597020419595266992009-10-21T21:41:00.006-04:002009-10-21T22:09:01.940-04:00Mid Session Fun<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/St--cENE_HI/AAAAAAAAA4w/ukBI_VQY5ww/s1600-h/stretch.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 183px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395240267987352690" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/St--cENE_HI/AAAAAAAAA4w/ukBI_VQY5ww/s200/stretch.jpg" /></a>Since we are half way into the session, thought I'd have a little fun. My 7th inning stretch, if you will. Random snippets I've heard around the league lately:<br /><br /><div></div><div><span style="color:#003300;"><em>"Yeah, I had to explain to my mom what 'tea bagging' is. I tried to tell her in an email, she couldn't open it, then called me for an explanation."</em> EW! Moms and xxx rated things just don't mix. Why did he look so surprised when I quickly returned to my side of the bar?</span></div><div><span style="color:#003300;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#003300;"><em>"We are changing our team name to 'We Like the Taste of Windows But Our Helmet That We Have To Wear Because We Are So Stupid Gets In the Way and That is Why We Don't Like Helmets'. What do you mean you can't fit that on a scoresheet?"</em> Seriously, can't make this stuff up.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#003300;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#003300;"><em>"I'm playing so great I bet I get to be a 7 soon. Oh, wait, our top heavy team can't play me if I'm a 7. Never mind, did I tell you how bad I am playing lately?"</em> This was actually a serious conversation on his end.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#003300;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#003300;">(Said by a man to me) <em>"I want to see you mud wrestle that guy over there that works for another pool league. He can borrow my thong. It's a white one that I am wearing inside out and he'll be cool with it."</em> THIS was a joking conversation, but I don't think the guy from the other pool league found it funny. I did.</span></div><div><span style="color:#003300;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#003300;"><em>"How do you rack for a 9-ball game? Do you just turn the triangle sideways?"</em> And he almost beat the very drunk 1 handicap he was playing. Almost.</span> </div><div></div><br /><div>I could just go on and on and on sometimes. These quips make the late nights interesting, that's for sure! Bank that in a pocket for the win 8 Ball Express members. </div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-17367810305976746862009-10-16T22:31:00.002-04:002009-10-16T22:32:51.563-04:00So...What's Up?So...what's up? Questions? Comments? Complaints? Compliments? No news is either good news or REALLY REALLY bad. I'm going with good. :)Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-90333634500584907912009-10-13T13:00:00.003-04:002009-10-16T22:31:36.779-04:00Old Rack 'Em is Now BAD FISH BilliardsThe old Rack 'Em in downtown Matthews is open and now "Bad Fish Billiards". The owners, Danny and Julie Caldwell asked that I spread the word they are looking for 8 Ball Express teams to play in their location. Here's some info:<br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">"Badfish Bar & Billiards is a new pool hall located at</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">343 West John Street, Downtown Matthews 704-246-8373.</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Our league players receive free pool all the time unless we have a waiting list.</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">We have: </span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Eleven 9ft Brunswick pool tables </span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">One 7ft Coinop pool table</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">One 10ft Billiard Table </span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Liquor Beer & Wine Espresso Bar & Gourmet Coffee Drinks </span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Island Oasis Frozen Cocktails </span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Island Oasis Smoothies </span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Free Pool for League Members Offering Tournaments & League Play for 8ball and 9ball</span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Poolplayers & Darters Wanted </span><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Come Watch the Panthers With Us!"</span><br /><br />If you are interested in playing the Winter Session, (starts Jan 4) stop by or call 704-246-8373 and let Danny know.Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-26359542847707581942009-10-06T14:33:00.001-04:002009-10-06T14:33:46.098-04:00<img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.11NXC/bHQ9MTI1NDg1NDAwNDQ2NSZwdD*xMjU*ODU*MDI*NTI4JnA9MjY4NDEmZD*mbj1ibG9nZ2VyJmc9MSZvZj*w.gif" /><div style="width: 350px;"> <object width="350" height="288"> <param name="movie" value="http://cdn.photoshow.com/psp_assets/exbed_player.0.2.0.swf"/> <param name="FlashVars" value="showCode=Am4Ss6tR&systemConfigUrl=http://cdn.photoshow.com/publish/system_config.0.2.0.xml&viewerWidth=350&viewerHeight=288&autoPlayBack=true&muteOnStart=false&useWidgetMaker=false"/> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"/> <param name="quality" value="high"/> <embed src="http://cdn.photoshow.com/psp_assets/exbed_player.0.2.0.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" FlashVars="showCode=Am4Ss6tR&systemConfigUrl=http://cdn.photoshow.com/publish/system_config.0.2.0.xml&viewerWidth=350&viewerHeight=288&autoPlayBack=true&muteOnStart=false&useWidgetMaker=false" allowfullscreen="true" quality="high" width="350" height="288"></embed> </object></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-53671085610914623262009-10-06T03:28:00.001-04:002009-10-06T03:28:16.183-04:002009 Summer EOS<object name="Slideshow" id="Slideshow" width="425" height="425" align="middle" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000"><param name="movie" value="http://www.shutterfly.com/flashapps/flashslideshow/Slideshow.swf" /><param name="flashvars" value="configurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcmd.shutterfly.com%2Fcommands%2Fpictures%2Fgetshareoutslideshowconfig%3Fsite%3D8ballexpress%26page%3D8ballexpress%26node%3D26" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed id="Slideshow" width="425" height="425" name="Slideshow" align="middle" quality="high" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="configurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcmd.shutterfly.com%2Fcommands%2Fpictures%2Fgetshareoutslideshowconfig%3Fsite%3D8ballexpress%26page%3D8ballexpress%26node%3D26" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" bgcolor="#869ca7" src="http://www.shutterfly.com/flashapps/flashslideshow/Slideshow.swf" /></object><p style="width:425px;margin-top:0;text-align:center;"><a href="http://8ballexpress.shutterfly.com/26?eid=115">Click here to view these pictures larger</a><img width="1" height="1" border="0" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=pictures&c2=blogger" /></p>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-39316110400502932062009-10-02T13:21:00.006-04:002009-10-02T13:53:15.000-04:00The Whole Enchilada<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/SsY87Ff77VI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/MbwapAiYBhw/s1600-h/2006+Winter+Championships+ROCKHILL+017.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388060989981453650" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/SsY87Ff77VI/AAAAAAAAA4Y/MbwapAiYBhw/s200/2006+Winter+Championships+ROCKHILL+017.jpg" /></a>This weekend is the End of Session Championship for 8-Ball teams from the Summer 2009 Session & 9-Ball Teams from Winter/Summer 2009 Sessions.<br /><div>Even if you are not playing in it, I always recommend members come and check it out to see what it's like, and to watch and support people you've played with and against. Also, when your team makes it, you'll know what to expect!<br /><br /><span style="color:#006600;">Friday-Sunday, Oct 2-4, 2009 @<br />Rack 'Em<br />1898 Windsor Square Dr<br />Matthews, NC 28105-4662<br />(704) 847-7665<br /></span><br />The rounds will be played:<br />* 7:00 p.m. on Friday (1st Round)<br />* 12:00 p.m. on Saturday (1st Round)<br />* 5:00 p.m. on Saturday (2nd Round)<br />* 1:00 p.m. on Sunday (Semi-Finals)<br /><strong><span style="color:#006600;">* 5:00 p.m. on Sunday (Finals)</span></strong> </div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-92017525630860210852009-09-30T01:19:00.006-04:002009-09-30T01:35:17.770-04:00Help! They Neeeeeed Somebody! Help!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/SsLsdONcRJI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/3MPvTQOUsco/s1600-h/2ce2eiv.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 202px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 191px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387128091063370898" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/SsLsdONcRJI/AAAAAAAAA4Q/3MPvTQOUsco/s320/2ce2eiv.jpg" /></a> Hey there mid-to-high ranks. Yup, I'm talking to you 5-8's. Your attention is requested!<br /><div>I ran across a team of mostly women tonight, new to the Tuesday night 8-ball travel division. The highest rank on the team was 4, 3, 2, 1 and 1. </div><br /><div>Here's a classic scenario I'm guessing happens way too frequently: There was an adorable little brunette that called a time out the last game and no one, I mean NO ONE, on the team could give her one. They just all kinda sat there, shaking their head saying "We don' know what to tell you." so she had to turn around and shoot a random shot. Seriously. And if you guessed nothing went, bingo. (BTW, a nice guy on my team had already coached her through two shots, but I guess my team thinking enough is enough just left it to them for the final game.)</div><br /><div>This team needs you! They've got two or three slots open and are VERY willing to accept help. They play out of "The Getaway" and are a fun loving bunch of ladies with a few gents. If you are not to busy bringing sexy back and are interested or know someone that would be a hero for the group, let me know! <a href="mailto:dawn@8ballexpress.com">dawn@8ballexpress.com</a></div><br /><div><u>FULL DISCLOSURE:</u> At this point in the session, they are in last place, but not by much. There is still time to be a hero if you know of one. </div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-51182200764445357002009-09-24T12:00:00.001-04:002009-09-24T12:00:03.889-04:00Wow, Engineering At It's Fugliest!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/Srp4Q8iK_AI/AAAAAAAAA4I/2u8QuwKyhl0/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384748536997542914" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MOClcwvVLMI/Srp4Q8iK_AI/AAAAAAAAA4I/2u8QuwKyhl0/s320/untitled.bmp" /></a>This formation of a ball return system out of Mountain Dew 2 liters bottles reminds me of people's efforts to manipulate the scoring system.<br />The people that built this must have spent a great deal of time and effort cutting the bottles, taping them together, making sure the angels were right and the balls could make it down the tunnels and into the box. All that time, effort and man hours spent doing something they think would make the game easier <strong>INSTEAD</strong> of playing the game of pool, which, when you own a pool table, is what it is supposed to be for.<br />Also, at the end of the day, they still have to bend over and take the balls out of the box, two or three at a time, which is a probably harder than the two players simply walking around half the pool table and pulling the balls out of the pockets closest to them. Oh yeah, and it's ugly as hell too.<br /><br /><strong><em>Moral to the story: Play pool, have fun, and stop trying to manipulate sh*t. :)</em></strong>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733067543772443785.post-29798307457515125542009-09-23T14:58:00.011-04:002009-09-23T15:28:21.469-04:00Finally...A Game to Play With My Invisible FriendFinally...A Game to Play With My Invisible Friend:<br /><a href="http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1899283">http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1899283</a><object width="340" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BlOFY89sCBE&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BlOFY89sCBE&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="340" height="340"></embed></object>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13475637301241982200noreply@blogger.com0