WoV 2014 Fall Classic 10/1
Again, it is planned for I Love Burgers at the Palazzo starting around 6:00 on October 1.
Can I get some names of who is planning to attend?
I assume the prizes will be much bigger this year. Gold Plated license plates?Quote: WizardThe 2014 Fall Classic WoV meet up is just 9 days away.
Again, it is planned for I Love Burgers at the Palazzo starting around 6:00 on October 1.
Can I get some names of who is planning to attend?
I suggest some 6 team parlay tickets.
Perhaps after hearing about your 2.3 payday, a few system bettors are gassing up their 1983 clunkers as we speak.
Me and my GF are a maybe. Probably won't make the decision until the day before.
Quote: Wizard
Can I get some names of who is planning to attend?
I will be there.
Quote: AxelWolfI assume the prizes will be much bigger this year. Gold Plated license plates?
I was gonna suggest gold plated tin cups! ;)
Count me in!
I won't be there otherwise you can bet I'd be gunning for the trivia title. But I think past winners are ineligible.Quote: ParadigmI will be there for a cold one not sure about trivia.....CrystalMath already has that locked up :-)!!
Is the Wizard treating this year? I hear he already bought a half-interest in I Love Burgers. ;)
Quote: ParadigmTeddys, the trivia battle between you and Crystal is worth an admission price......I may have stayed for trivia if you were coming :-)
Haha. I don't have anything on Teddys. So far, I've won a few second place prizes.
Quote: WizardThe 2014 Fall Classic WoV meet up is just 9 days away.
Again, it is planned for I Love Burgers at the Palazzo starting around 6:00 on October 1.
Can I get some names of who is planning to attend?
Everyone who might want to attend might not be reading this thread. Might want to a new thread with "Fall Classic WoV meet up 10/1" or something like that in the title.
Quote: djatcmy long standing thought of "I've never met a bad forum member" still is in effect.
I will even say that at this last go round in PA, that it was as fine of a group of people as you'd ever want to associate with. Considering the concern that arises viewing some of the nuts that pass through this site, that is remarkable.
Quote: WizardI'd like to congratulate DJTeddyBear for winning the trivia challenge at the 2014 Fall Classic meetup. I forgot to give him a prize but we'll figure something out.
Thanks. Although I felt I did well, I had the same feeling in prior years, with very low scores. So I was kinda gratified as well as shocked to have won.
Yeah, I hadn't thought about the prize until yesterday, when I was at my favorite Vegas toy store (Gambler's General Store), and noticed the tin print of Dogs Playing Poker. Isn't that usually one of the prize options? :)
You can take the print of Dogs Playing Poker or the approximate retail value of the print. So far, nobody has taken the print option :)Quote: DJTeddyBear
Yeah, I hadn't thought about the prize until yesterday, when I was at my favorite Vegas toy store (Gambler's General Store), and noticed the tin print of Dogs Playing Poker. Isn't that usually one of the prize options? :)
Quote: teddysYou can take the print of Dogs Playing Poker or the approximate retail value of the print. So far, nobody has taken the print option :)Quote: DJTeddyBear
Yeah, I hadn't thought about the prize until yesterday, when I was at my favorite Vegas toy store (Gambler's General Store), and noticed the tin print of Dogs Playing Poker. Isn't that usually one of the prize options? :)
I did, I still have it from mission nuggets.
Quote: WizardI'd like to congratulate DJTeddyBear for winning the trivia challenge at the 2014 Fall Classic meetup. I forgot to give him a prize but we'll figure something out.
Congratulate DJTeddybear.
Hey Axel, What is that word for throwing poopie out the window? Wait I should just ask miplet...
Quote: DJTeddyBearYeah, I hadn't thought about the prize until yesterday, when I was at my favorite Vegas toy store (Gambler's General Store), and noticed the tin print of Dogs Playing Poker. Isn't that usually one of the prize options? :)
It is! Just say the word and I'll mail you one.
Quote: mrsuit31I didnt realize this thread existed. I had posted about my disappointing waitress trivia showdown.
Hey Axel, What is that word for throwing poopie out the window? Wait I should just ask miplet...
Ask the residents of Prague.
HahaQuote: thecesspitAsk the residents of Prague.
Word. 😀Quote: WizardQuote: DJTeddyBearYeah, I hadn't thought about the prize until yesterday, when I was at my favorite Vegas toy store (Gambler's General Store), and noticed the tin print of Dogs Playing Poker. Isn't that usually one of the prize options? :)
It is! Just say the word and I'll mail you one.
I have a spot on my mantle for it - right next to my PFR Patent!
Quote: DJTeddyBearWord. 😀Quote: WizardQuote: DJTeddyBearYeah, I hadn't thought about the prize until yesterday, when I was at my favorite Vegas toy store (Gambler's General Store), and noticed the tin print of Dogs Playing Poker. Isn't that usually one of the prize options? :)
It is! Just say the word and I'll mail you one.
I have a spot on my mantle for it - right next to my PFR Patent!
I have the tin print hanging on my wall. Now you will be even more like my pops ;) haha
Well, the cop walks up to passenger front window and told Josie she was doing 89 in a 70 zone. Whereupon Josie points to me and says " It's all his fault " Cop had puzzled look on his face as Josie explains her car is a piece of junk and this is a rental car, her car would never go this fast.
Cop says he will just give her a warning ticket, but after running her license, he comes back, give me her license as I am in front seat by then. Looks at me and says. " Good Luck. Ask her to drive slower, please. "
Once again Josie gets no ticket. I once bought a car and a few days later Josie gets stopped doing 50 in a 30 zone. That zone was Roland Park, mayor of Baltimore's neighborhood. I was not with her so she could not blame me. When cop asked for registration, she said she had not registered it yet. But it was the city's fault she was speeding.
The dash lights in the car were not working. And the city street lights were not bright enough to let her see the speedometer. But she promised to get both things taken care of tomorrow, as long as he did not give her a ticket. He did not.
Oh cop had been following her for two miles with lights flashing on top. Only when he started flashing his headlights did Josie wonder if he was trying to pull her over. Up until then she thought he had an emergency call, and she was speeding up to get out of his way.
Quote: BuzzardI mean my trip started simply enough. Until my leg started bothering me halfway across Utah. Climbed in back seat of rental car. Had just dozed off when Josie said, " Buzz, do you think this cop is trying to pull me over? " I told her to pull over and find out.
Well, the cop walks up to passenger front window and told Josie she was doing 89 in a 70 zone. Whereupon Josie points to me and says " It's all his fault " Cop had puzzled look on his face as Josie explains her car is a piece of junk and this is a rental car, her car would never go this fast.
Cop says he will just give her a warning ticket, but after running her license, he comes back, give me her license as I am in front seat by then. Looks at me and says. " Good Luck. Ask her to drive slower, please. "
Once again Josie gets no ticket. I once bought a car and a few days later Josie gets stopped doing 50 in a 30 zone. That zone was Roland Park, mayor of Baltimore's neighborhood. I was not with her so she could not blame me. When cop asked for registration, she said she had not registered it yet. But it was the city's fault she was speeding.
The dash lights in the car were not working. And the city street lights were not bright enough to let her see the speedometer. But she promised to get both things taken care of tomorrow, as long as he did not give her a ticket. He did not.
Oh cop had been following her for two miles with lights flashing on top. Only when he started flashing his headlights did Josie wonder if he was trying to pull her over. Up until then she thought he had an emergency call, and she was speeding up to get out of his way.
LOL...I don't know why you bother with me...you already have the smartest woman on the planet by your side.
Quote: BuzzardSi we arrived in Vegas, from 3 or 4 blacks north of the stratosphere, you can not see the hotel and casino behind it. That's when josie told me that place could not have many rooms in it. Once I regained my composure I explained it was just a structure and that Mike ran all the way up it once. Josie asked, All the way up including that spoke on top, wow !!
lol pun intended?
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Left Dan shaking his head. Did not tell him backup badges said Scientific Gaming. Headed over To Bally, passed Roger, in conversation with another suit. Found SHFL table and eye candy in back corner. Tables mostly empty except Free Bet. Not a SWITCH in sight anywhere.
Too passionate at time I am sure, but that's part of the whole package. A very very talented package indeed.
I met Axle da Wolf there. He sorta reminded me of myself in my younger days. But I ignored that waring. Much to my regret !
Hey, teddys was not there, so I took a shot. Of anyone not there before, you do not mark you owner answer sheet, another member does. Well I thought I got 7 and was about to ask Axle for me slip back. Just then the Wiz said, any 10 right. Well I expected 8 or 9 at least to win./ But no hand raised at 9, none at 8. I looked to Axle but he had left the table to chase down a waitress. I chased after him, and he said my slip was on the table. I ran back just in time to hear Wiz say 6 and DJ Teddybear start whooping. And of course my slip was gone.
Well, screwed out of $20 by an advantage player. I must really be slipping.
He then offered 20 to 1 on any takers in a proposition word bet. Well, Miplet was there, so I could not pass it up. Anyway 6 of us bet
him. And Miplet came through. Axle da Wolf threw down a 100 and a 20 on tops if the 6 ones. I grabbed the $20, walked behind Axle and into the space between Axle and Robin.
Had the $20 in my left hand and was going to whisper " GOTCHA " in his ear. But before I could. the $20 I was gonna hold in front of his eyes must of have brushed Robin's face. I turned to apologize to her, and before I could she took the $20 and said " Thank You ".
Well, she has been with Axle da Wolf 14 years. And $20 a cheap price to have a beautiful woman smile at me. But returned to my chair to see Axle pocked my $1 upfront money. Now i am about to go ballistic when he says, "Buzzard, do you shoot pool ? "
He even sks the Wiz to join us. When he says Cue Club had 3 and 1/2 by 7 tables. Now that is a chumps table. Made my living off them bar tables in the 1960's. Mike can not make it, we agree on 9pm. He checks with Robin and has the nerve to ask if I am gonna show up. I say i will and leave but I say something that might wise up the chump, advantage player or not.
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Rats. I missed it, and it was just getting interesting.
I'm not sure what you're saying here.Quote: BuzzardSo there I was, the trivia contest about to begin. Axle da Wolf had moved down to my end of the table. And offered me 20 to 1 on $1.
Hey, teddys was not there, so I took a shot. Of anyone not there before, you do not mark you owner answer sheet, another member does. Well I thought I got 7 and was about to ask Axle for me slip back. Just then the Wiz said, any 10 right. Well I expected 8 or 9 at least to win./ But no hand raised at 9, none at 8. I looked to Axle but he had left the table to chase down a waitress. I chased after him, and he said my slip was on the table. I ran back just in time to hear Wiz say 6 and DJ Teddybear start whooping. And of course my slip was gone.
Well, screwed out of $20 by an advantage player. I must really be slipping.
Are you suggesting you had more correct answers that I had? I.E. That the bet was that you were the overall winner?
Or was the bet merely that you had a better score than Axle?
Quote: DJTeddyBearI'm not sure what you're saying here.
Are you suggesting you had more correct answers that I had? I.E. That the bet was that you were the overall winner?
Or was the bet merely that you had a better score than Axle?
I'm taking most of these stories with a grain of salt. Like Axle's girlfriend snatching the $20, and yep, Buzzard a sure winner in the trivia 'cept for an AP snatch-it-up play.
Great stories!!
After reading this a few times I'm still unclear what you are trying to say.Quote: BuzzardSo then Axle da Wolf and I get to talking and he has a lovely girlfriend sitting next to him. She was 18 and Axle 28 when they met. I was 28 and Josie 18 when we got married. So maybe I had misjudged Axle da Wolf. WRONG.
He then offered 20 to 1 on any takers in a proposition word bet. Well, Miplet was there, so I could not pass it up. Anyway 6 of us bet
him. And Miplet came through. Axle da Wolf threw down a 100 and a 20 on tops if the 6 ones. I grabbed the $20, walked behind Axle and into the space between Axle and Robin.
Had the $20 in my left hand and was going to whisper " GOTCHA " in his ear. But before I could. the $20 I was gonna hold in front of his eyes must of have brushed Robin's face. I turned to apologize to her, and before I could she took the $20 and said " Thank You ".
Well, she has been with Axle da Wolf 14 years. And $20 a cheap price to have a beautiful woman smile at me. But returned to my chair to see Axle pocked my $1 upfront money. Now i am about to go ballistic when he says, "Buzzard, do you shoot pool ? "
He even sks the Wiz to join us. When he says Cue Club had 3 and 1/2 by 7 tables. Now that is a chumps table. Made my living off them bar tables in the 1960's. Mike can not make it, we agree on 9pm. He checks with Robin and has the nerve to ask if I am gonna show up. I say i will and leave but I say something that might wise up the chump, advantage player or not.
During the dinner a lot was going on, side conversations, business, various side bets, trivia , jokes etc etc.
Prior to the dinner I already started partying (drinking socializing) with a few people from the gaming show and continued on thought the night.
I just now asked Robin(who was completely sober that night and now, you may not be) if she remembered this scenario(I was not with or next to her the entire dinner) . In fact she does remember, She said, you handed her $20 and she took it. She assumed it was for a prop bet or for something you owed me (money was being passed around a fair amount ) . I oftentimes ask people to just hand her the money(I say,"just give it to Robin"). or I give her slot tickets, small bills, change or even have her pay for stuff. Its easier for her to stash it in her purse instead of whipping out my wallet(it would be way more painful for something to happen to my wallet or dropping something from my pockets).
She said, she told or asked me about the $20, but I have no recollection of it.
She is concerned with this story(she is a member but rarely looks). If we owe you $20, we will be happy to send it or give it to you your next visit . Robin said she will gladly send you $30 if you or anyone believes she would undeserving take money from someone. She's fairly shy possibly uncomfortable in group settings(especially if i'm not there or a close friend) whether or not she shows it is a different story.(this makes no sense and uncharacteristic unless she thought it was mine)
As far as the Pool goes, I never give up a chance to play with someone(rare nowadays). I certainly wouldn't give up a chance to hang out, shoot pool and BS with you. I PMed you and asked you to confirm (this is Vegas, people cancel often even family and friends). I even sent you my Number and got 2 cue sticks ready,one for you(the crooked one of course) and shaped the tips. I waited for confirmation( I assumed you got PM alerts to your phone or checked the forum) but I guess you weren't checking since you were in Red. We talked later and I apologized. Wish you would have mentioned the $20 thing then or at dinner.
Next time your in Vegas we will set something up. I have shot with others from the forum a few times (You can tell Drich spent some time in a few bars).
Cur Club is like any old lady waiting to die in her sleep. 7 or 8 3@1/2 tables, 4 4 by eights. And in an elevated area, a snooker, a Billiard table, and a 4 & 1/2 by 9. Definitely has seen better days. I arrived at 20 to 9. But quarter after still no AXLE GRRRRRRR.
Wanted to warm up on 4 & 1/2 by 9 but only guys that could shoot a little were on it. Used to practice on that size, play for money on 4 by 8's. I racked For Willie Mosconi in 1958. In 1954 he had world record run of 526. Few people know that night he played on 4 by 8 instead of usual 5 by 9. Because the place had no Brunswick 5 by 9's, only 4 by 8's. His contract only allowed Willie to play on Brunswick.
In movie " THE HUSTLER Willie coached Paul Newman. Paul challenged Jackie Gleason to a game. For $50. Paul broke, missed , Jackie ran out. In the movie you will see pan shots when Fats shot. Jackie wanted people to know it was him shooting. But being a gentleman,
Paul paid off the next day, 5,000 pennies.
Anyway I got the 3 billiard balls, still in the box, and played until 10 PM. Best player in house told me I was too good to get any action here. I had 2 runs of 4 and 1 of 5. Paid my time, $5.25, tipped guy behind the bar .75 and went to pick up Josie. She had lost $200. So Axle da Wolf beat me for $41 at burgers, cost me $6 in pool fees, and Josie $200. Gee, what a nice guy. And a no show to boot !
She must have felt sorry for you, you Reminded her of her Grampa(but older).
Now I understand why she was not pushing to shoot pool the next night and didn't confirm your confirmation. Apparently she wasn't in need of another cheap payoff and more touching . I told her much more money was in order.
It felt like that $5 bill your grandparents send you for your birthday.
Luckily that fist $20 was earned from a prop bet or Josie might have noticed it missing.
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Quote: odiousgambitI'm taking most of these stories with a grain of salt. Like Axle's girlfriend snatching the $20, and yep, Buzzard a sure winner in the trivia 'cept for an AP snatch-it-up play.
Great stories!!
Gee, if it ain't ZUGA screwing up my fun, it's you. You know some people actually believe what I wrote. OK THE TRUTH
No 20. to 1 from Axle on trivia. Need 200-1 at least. I had 3 correct answer, only because DJTB writes big and I copied 2 of his answers.
Did win $20, but felt I had a unfair miplet advantage. Gave $20 to Robin.
But was HONESTLY disappointed Axle was a no show. All I wrote about Cue Club was the truth. Including racking for Willie Mosconi. He sold a little book on pool for $1.99 ( Hey , it was 1959 ) Should have bought a couple and had him sign them. DUMB !
Axle seems a stand up guy. Have no idea what Robin sees in him. Sorta like Jennifer Tilly and Phil Laak. Welcome To Fruita ! ! !
