Friday, July 29, 2016

How To REALLY Start a New Pool Season!


This is a Public Service Announcement directed at EVERY Pool Player in Nova Scotia


On Sunday, August 7th @ Noon CSNS will be holding its Annual General Meeting. I urge every one of you to attend. Burnside Dooly's...be there!

I know, I know...it's Sunday at noon! It's my day off! I'd rather be playing than attending a "meeting"!
Last year there were about 20 attendees to the meeting and that was a monster turnout compared to other years. There were more people at that meeting then there were at most of the tournaments the prior year! The result.....we elected a new President and Executive Group that built CSNS into one of the premiere associations in the country!!

We had a year filled with dynamic tournaments with tremendous support from all over the province. We brought back events that hadn't been held for years because there wasn't enough suppport. We broke attendance records at almost every single event. We've all seen that iconic picture taken by Wek at an event in Sydney. Isn't it fantastic to look at that picture and point out the names of all the friends you've made and / or renewed over this past year? I think we had 53 or thereabouts in that picture. We should plan on another and try to double that! It all starts with the enthusiasm generated at the Annual Meeting.

Are there things you would like to see changed? Are there formats that would make events even bigger and better? Come out on August 7th and be a part of the best organization in Canada. A group of people dedicated to talking this game to new levels. I personally would like to see a Junior Championship held that had 16 or more players. How about 32 or more Ladies for every one of their Championships? Events like those come from determination and support from participants willing to promote and advertise. We need people willing to say - "I'll help".

Hopefully CSNS will be able to post an Agenda prior to the meeting. If there is something you would like added to the agenda be sure to reach someone on the Executive through Facebook or the website.

See you there...

Sunday, July 24, 2016

BOOK YOURSELF INTO THE NEXT GREAT EVENT!           POOL IS LIFE!


So Many Events....So Little Time! Pool Scene Nova Scotia Rocks!

We at Pool Hub told Dory Trawler to take a couple weeks off because we need to pass on real info that is easy to read and understand (compared to his normal drivel that is "sometimes" hard to comprehend unless, you too, are drunk or "other"!)

Events Just Passed 

- The 2nd Summer 9 Ball Tour Event was held at Almon Billiards on July 16th. Chris Dempsey and Dana Murphy were in the finals....somebody won! (Go to the Tour Facebook page for details)
- Paul Gunn held his first ever 8 - Ball event at Dooly's Bedford on July 23rd with 22 entrants. Wayne Bishop 1st, Craig B. 2nd, Ryan Mac 3rd, Brian B. 4th. Great fun and more to come in the future.

Events Ongoing

- Tommy Gun's 8 Ball Round Robin every Tuesday night run by Brian Bedford
- Dooly's Glace Bay every Sunday at 6:30 run by Adam Sheppard
- Locas Billiards every Saturday at 1:00 8 -Ball run by Cathy Hiltz

Upcoming Events - You Just HAVE To Attend!

August 6th Silver Fox # 3 - Colin Maloney MUST provide details asap on Facebook - OR ELSE!

Two great events on August 13th 

- Atlantic 9 Ball Stop # 3 at Almon Billiards for the serious players  (Go to the Tour Facebook page)

- Brian Bedford is hosting a CHARITY EVENT at Tommy Gun's on Saturday Aug 13th. One of our dear friends in Windsor PATRICK BOUTILIER (known by all as deaf Patrick) has Type 1 Diabetes and his Insulin Machine is KAPUT!. We're going to raise money to BUY A NEW ONE and we need your support.
16 Teams only for a Scotch Triple 8 - Ball (yup...3 players to a team!) $25 per player ($75/Team). Hoping at "least" one lady per team (Karl has 2...!!) NO SKILL REQUIRED which means Buddy's Buzz can put in a team!Lots of prizes, 9-Ball Break Contest, Washer Toss Contest.....WE ARE GONNA RAISE MONEY THAT DAY - ENTER YOUR TEAM - SUPPORT FOR FUN!
See Facebook, See Tommy Gun's website. See Brian Bedford. 

September 10th is a COMBO DAY - 

TOMMY GUN's 3rd of 4 in the 2016 series 9 BALL HANDICAP OPEN
Dave Boone won event # 1 , Brian Bedford won event # 2 - Who Wins # 3 ???
PLUS - THREE (yup 3) PAID ENTRIES TO the ATLANTIC 9 BALL TOUR STOP # 1 (Sept. 17th)
(Back in June, Brian B. and TJ Martin negotiated 3 entries for Tommy Gun's and 3 for Century Snooker to build excitement for all)
SO - SEPTEMBER 10th @ TOMMY GUN's IS GOING TO BE A GREAT DAY!
Races from 4 to 9 Based on Ability!
Entry Fee - 4's and 5's = $20
Entry Fee - 6's and 7's = $25
Entry Fee - 8's and 9's = $30
Green Fee = $5
FIRST PLACE BASED ON 32 ENTRIES = $200 - (also pay down to 5th/6th place)
PLUS...PLUS Top Lady Finisher - FREE ENTRY To Atlantic 9 Ball Tour Event # 1
PLUS...PLUS Top "C" Ranked Finisher - FREE ENTRY To Atlantic 9 Ball Tour Event # 1
PLUS...PLUS Top "B" Ranked Finisher - FREE ENTRY To Atlantic 9 Ball Tour Event # 1
You can win Cash! You can win a FREE ENTRY!
SIGN UP NOW!!! 
Tommy Gun's - Great Food - Great Staff - New Super Pro Aramith Balls - Well Maintained Tables with Great Lighting.


Sunday, July 10, 2016

Silver Fox Tour Stop # 2 Year # 2 Epic!!

No Holds Barred - Knock Down Drag 'Em Out Report

Brought to you by Dory Trawler
Forward - by Brian Bedford (very professional huh!)

Forward - As most of my literate friends (an oxymoron for sure) know, many professional writers have another esteemed collegue write a couple lines about their upcoming story to add value, credence and wisdom to what they are about to read. To that end, Dory Trawler asked me to write a couple exciting comments regarding what you are about to read....so here goes:

"What you are about to read is pure drivel! Dory has stepped over the line this time. This article is not for the faint of heart! The language is crude (keep children away!) and he essentially has something bad to say about EVERYONE he knew at the Silver Fox Stop # 2.
I can't control him anymore.
I, we, he personally think he is a schizophrenic ....and maybe even has a dual personality disorder.
The article is long and seems to wander...like his meds kick in and out or the rum has finally got to him, us we!
Regardless, he, we, I is/are a professional sports writer and I'm sure the details of SFC # 2 will bubble to the top for all who were not there."
(THAT was just the forward.....worried yet!)

SFC # 2 - 2016 A Dory Trawler Exclusive

I drove into Halifax with Bedford (no we didn't drive "through" Bedford..... I drove "with" Bedford) and we talked the whole way about THE TEAM! Brian Bedford, Lynanne Cutler and Patrisha Flemming....it was like a dream team. He can get stupid like that at times! Besides.....exactly who did he think he was talking to??

We got there, I went to the bar for a rum and Bedford started wandering around like a "social FN butterfly" talking to friends. (I know he was actually scoping out the competition and trash talking under his breath about every one of them!). His words to me, "this looks like easy pickings today"! The draw was done and Bedford, Cutler, Flemming won their first match in record time and completely trashed their opponents. (okay,,,so they were the ONLY team to get a Bye the first round!!! Semantics...pure semantics)

Their second round would be played against either Buddy's or Big Country! Bedford decided he would watch the match against Colin M and Brian W. It's funny how both of them get nervous when he watches them......no, no no...nothing to do with fear of playing him.....all to do with what smart-ass comment he might make (at any time) or what he might get me to write about after! It didn't matter..the White Family played (except Danielle) like they had a family reunion to attend before pizza arrived and they were gone!

Bedford, Cutler and Flemming strategized before playing Buddy's. Patrisha wanted Karas and wanted the back room table...she had a plan! Cutler wanted Maloney....she begged for Maloney! She planned to kick his ass. That left Bedford to play Weagle...a 5th meeting of epic proportions!To say the "plan failed" would be the understatement of the FN year! Patrisha planned to get Karas in the back room, lift her top, fondle and groan and watch Karas (over 60) break out in a sweat, hold his heart and when he came to Pat would tell him he lost 2 - 0 and he would happily agree! So what happens??? I go and tell Bedford that there's two tables in the back room and dammit if Farrell Walker isn't in there practicing!! He tells me, "get in that room, grab Walker by the FN ear and drag him out of there!! By the time I get there Karas has already won. He comes out....all virgin eyes and innocent and stands where Bedford and Cutler are still playing. It doesn't matter that both Cutler and Bedford lost....it only matters that Flemming had one FN job to do and she failed!

Next match....made it past pizza (how exciting!!) Bedford is playing Bedford!!! Well Tommy Gun's (how did the team get THAT name...Bedford is simply taking Stu's place!) is playing Bedford! So much easier if we played say...the Unama'ki Legends with Jay, Joel and Leon..no confusion with names and we could have kicked their ass! (they did place 5th but so what!) Bedford and the girls against Chess, Abe and Farrell would have been another "cake-walk" (4th place...again so what!) .....Anyway, Patrisha finally won but Lynanne lost and Bedford lost hill / hill to Tony. During the match, Bedford could see which way the wind was blowing and started scouting for new teammates with Leigh Ann, Lynne, Jen etc.

How was it that Wek has two wonderful ladies (Candace and Brenna) and they get 3rd??? Might be that Wek is 1/3 the age of Bedford!!
New England wins, congrats Wayne, Calvino and Davis. Buddy's 2nd....big FN deal (our plan could have worked!!).

So, we are driving home and I turn to Bedford (no..we did not turn into Bedford!! gheesh!) and ask a simple question......"Can you explain to me why....why...you would give Dave Karas the opportunity to go into the back room with Patrisha? Why would you not have skipped the FN Silver Fox Classic # 2 altogether and simply taken Patrisha and Lynanne somewhere yourself!!!! ???? You are one dumb SOB.!"
And HE thinks I...drink too much....Dory Trawler signing off!