BCA Trade show highlights
Michael Johnson
really enjoyed going to the trade show. I'm completely exhausted, but
had to give a quick report.
I met a few rsb'ers, that was fun. Looked for Deno and Ed, but no
luck.
John Collins put on a pretty good display with his bunjee jumper.
Some of his jumps were trick shots, that probably won't come up much,
but were entertaining, none the less. A friend of mine ended up buying
one.
I saw a gazillion gorgeous cues(glad I left my credit card at home).
I have to say, I was most impressed with our own Jerry Pechauer. Until
recently, I had never seen one of his cues. My same friend ended up
getting a PR17. It was definitely a tough choice on his part. We both
liked the PR13 also(wish I had my credit card).
The most ridiculous thing I saw, was some type of laser device that
you attach to your cue. It looked deadly, like some type of military
weapon. I bet this cue weighed 4 lbs.
I saw lots of pros. Allison, Gerda, Ewa, and Jeanette. Buddy, Earl,
Matlock, Kennedy, and Varner. The Miz was there also.
Some of the trick shot exhibitions were pretty cool. Mike Massey
and his finger pool was entertaining.
The most impressive exhibition of all though, goes to a 3-cushion
pro from Turkey(his name escapes me right now, any one know?). He was
simply unbelievable. I even went back to watch him again. Kind of makes
me want to take up 3 cushion.
Anyways, thats about it. I'm heading to bed. Jhawkr
Bruce Boyd
>The most impressive exhibition of all though, goes to a 3-cushion
> pro from Turkey(his name escapes me right now, any one know?).
Semih Sayginer
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>
Yes, and he has an Artistic Billiards Accu-stat tape that is awesome. :o)
Sincerely, Sam
Ed Mercier
Bruce Boyd wrote:
> "Michael Johnson" <mik_j...@webtv.net> wrote:
>
> >The most impressive exhibition of all though, goes to a 3-cushion
> > pro from Turkey(his name escapes me right now, any one know?).
>
> Semih Sayginer
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> Bruce
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billhowes
He put on the most incredible exhibition that I have ever witnessed in
almost 45 years playing pool. Our own Bob Jewett was watching at the same
time, along with Jimmy Caras and both of them looked mighty impressed as
well. They did say that they had the heat jacked up to the max but even if
the slates were ON FIRE thats still incredible!!! -Bill at Showcase in
Denver
Ed Mercier <emer...@execpc.com> wrote ...
Deno J. Andrews
Michael Johnson wrote:
> The most impressive exhibition of all though, goes to a 3-cushion
> pro from Turkey(his name escapes me right now, any one know?). He was
> simply unbelievable. I even went back to watch him again. Kind of makes
> me want to take up 3 cushion.
Semih Sayginer is his name.
Deno
Bob Johnson
all the other active RSB'rs that were there. There are some very nice
people behind the names on this board! Jim Buss, Ted Harris, Jerry
Pechauer, ETC., were wonderful to talk to. I really don't want to try to
list all the names because I'll surely leave someone out, but Richard and
Ardis Black were a delight, and I now know the secret behind Mr. Black's
beautiful leather wraps!
One of the biggest thrills was meeting Mr. Caras! He was wonderful to
everyone who approached him, willingly signing all requested autographs, and
appeared to be enjoying himself immensely, especially when Ewa was kissing
on him! Then, what's not to enjoy, 91 years old or not!? I can't say he
was always this way, but many of today's pros could learn a lot from
watching this man interact with the fans! He's remarkable, and I'm proud to
say I came away with an autographed photo, (the only one I asked for).
BTW, Karen Corr is delightful also. Very friendly, and very approachable.
Some savvy sponsor is going to strike gold with her! The Knoxville Bear was
pretty cool too, and he still has a great eye for bank shots!
By the way, I do regret one thing. When Deno asked Allison to dance, at the
end of the Buddy Hall Tribute, I wish now I had asked Gerda to dance, or
Ewa, or Jeanette, or Dawn, for that matter. I don't imagine they get the
opportunity that often. I was busy bullshitting with others, and it didn't
even cross my mind at the time. Way to go Deno!
All in all, I had a blast, and I thank Clay Etheridge of Showcase Billiards,
and BCA Board fame, and Mike and Bill too, for including me and allowing me
to attend. Thanks guys. This was one week I'll never forget!
--
Bob Johnson, Denver, Co.
Home of the 1997/1998 World Champion Broncos!
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"Michael Johnson" <mik_j...@webtv.net> wrote in message
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> Although I have nothing to compare it to(never been to any), I
> really enjoyed going to the trade show. I'm completely exhausted, but
> had to give a quick report.
> I met a few rsb'ers, that was fun. Looked for Deno and Ed, but no
> luck.
> John Collins put on a pretty good display with his bunjee jumper.
> Some of his jumps were trick shots, that probably won't come up much,
> but were entertaining, none the less. A friend of mine ended up buying
> one.
> I saw a gazillion gorgeous cues(glad I left my credit card at home).
> I have to say, I was most impressed with our own Jerry Pechauer. Until
> recently, I had never seen one of his cues. My same friend ended up
> getting a PR17. It was definitely a tough choice on his part. We both
> liked the PR13 also(wish I had my credit card).
> The most ridiculous thing I saw, was some type of laser device that
> you attach to your cue. It looked deadly, like some type of military
> weapon. I bet this cue weighed 4 lbs.
> I saw lots of pros. Allison, Gerda, Ewa, and Jeanette. Buddy, Earl,
> Matlock, Kennedy, and Varner. The Miz was there also.
> Some of the trick shot exhibitions were pretty cool. Mike Massey
> and his finger pool was entertaining.
> The most impressive exhibition of all though, goes to a 3-cushion
> pro from Turkey(his name escapes me right now, any one know?). He was
> simply unbelievable. I even went back to watch him again. Kind of makes
> me want to take up 3 cushion.
John Collins
amount of jellybeans. I have to say that I would be willing to take Semih
against either of them and give up some serious weight with no fear of
losing.
Semih Sayginer's three cushion game looks effortless. He made 10 or fifteen
points just in the few minutes I stood and watched, from anywhere the balls
landed.
Other highlights of the show were getting the dubious distinction of being
an official RSB "loudmouth" from lurker John Watkins(??).
I met Jim Barr, whom I expected to be older, and he said the same thing
about me. Cool guy. I also slipped him a hundred to make sure the Bunjee
comes out on top in the Bunjee/Attack cue Jump Off. I was able to jump
within an inch though but not consistently 8-(
I didn't get much chance to enjoy the show because we were so busy.
Although the show itself seemed slow we had constant traffic. Bob Johnson
made up at least half of it as I saw him walking around everywhere.
I beat Robin Dodson 2:1 at her booth while shopping. Robin gave me some
good pointers on how to jump with the Frog. I told her that I make the
Bunjee and she said that the Bunjee is a good cue as well. As I have said
before it's all in the stroke and under Robin's tutelage I became pretty
fair with the Frog as well.
Leonard Bludworth beat me in a short game of One Pocket. Next time I won't
sell out.
Our employee, Robin Layton won the Sardo fastest break contest for amateur
women with an 18.6mph break speed. I got a 3.3mph.
Dave Matlock was gracious enough to work at our booth for the duration of
the show. Dave is one of the humblest players I have ever met.
That's about it for my observations.
John
Bruce Boyd <2bo...@telus.net> wrote in message
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> "Michael Johnson" <mik_j...@webtv.net> wrote:
>
> >The most impressive exhibition of all though, goes to a 3-cushion
> > pro from Turkey(his name escapes me right now, any one know?).
>
Bert M.
>break speed. I got a 3.3mph.
Yhat will teach you to break with a Bunjee LOL
Bert M <-- C=:-)
Jim Barr
"John Collins" <inst...@instroke.om> wrote in message
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>
> I met Jim Barr, whom I expected to be older, and he said the same thing
> about me. Cool guy. I also slipped him a hundred to make sure the Bunjee
> comes out on top in the Bunjee/Attack cue Jump Off. I was able to jump
> within an inch though but not consistently 8-(
>
Thanks John, but if I was any older I could draw Social Security. It was a
pleasure to meet you.
BTW: I went to put that hundred in the bank 'cause the ink was rubbin' off
on my hands, and they told me that the bill from Arnot was a bit better :-)
C'ya,
Jim Barr
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