[Boxcar]

Dear Robin,

As a widow, I know she will deeply appreciate your gentleness, your kindness and your honesty. Helping a widow is a special act. To paraphrase the Bible, "Do it for widows and orphans. When you do it for the least of these, you do it for me."

Your goodness will be rewarded.

Warmest regards,

Abby

[Dead Money]

Originally Posted by Boxcar

The BAT System

OK, you've just gone out and spent $900.00 for a new cue, and you can't make a ball. Your bride is miffed.

Sell the cue and Buy A Table. (BAT)

Buy a cheap table on Craigslist.
Buy an ugly table from a neighbor.
Buy a table with stained cloth.
Buy a table with old cushions
Buy a bar box if your house is small.
Buy a table with wonky slates.

Then INSTALL the table. Your bride is already miffed about the stick, so what.

Then borrow an old one piece cue from a friend.

Then practice 4 to 5 hours a day until you don't miss any shots.

OH, stop making excuses. If your house is real small, buy the bar box and stick it in a corner...and learn how to shoot on the two available sides. If you can't learn how to shoot pool, sell the table for a small profit and try something else.

The BAT System!

Nice! If this doesn't work take two weeks off and quit!

[Deruki]

Dear Boxcar Abby,

I took your advice and now every time I beat someone they use the excuse "you have a table at home".

I was born naked and poor same as them. Is it my fault they chose smoking cigarettes, paying child support and using drugs over having a table at home?

What do I tell these losers?

[Boxcar]

Dear Deruki,

Your experiences are a living testimony to the old adage that "Decisions have consequences."

You are not God. When the Bible talks about "my brother's keeper," it is not suggesting that we should our brother's zoo keeper. In point, it is not incumbent upon you to make, or even suggest, life strategies for the lads with whom you play pool.

Whippem' like a rented mule. Take all their money, right down to their child support and/or tattoo money. If they beg for weight, give it to 'em, and keep whippin' the foo-foo feathers out of them.

You are in an enviable position. Through action and deed, your example may one day help them see the error of their ways...and at the same time, you will be winning enough money to buy that Diamond you've been dreaming of.

It can't fail!

You'll thank me!

Warmest regards,

Abby

[straightline]

Binned? wuh hoppen?

[336Robin]

Originally Posted by straightline

Binned? wuh hoppen?

It occurred in NPR. Where only the brave dare tread.

[straightline]

People go there just to get bunned seems like. I prefer real issues like BHE and CPA lol...

[336Robin]

Originally Posted by straightline

People go there just to get bunned seems like. I prefer real issues like BHE and CPA lol...

I'd love to have Pool worries in my life. Covid fixed that for me.

[Leigh]

Started playing two years ago. After two months of just playing at the pool hall twice a week, my husband bought me a pool table for our anniversary. Best present EVER! 8ft table. Gorgeous. I play every day. (He could care less about pool.)

[jason]

Originally Posted by Leigh

Started playing two years ago. After two months of just playing at the pool hall twice a week, my husband bought me a pool table for our anniversary. Best present EVER! 8ft table. Gorgeous. I play every day. (He could care less about pool.)

Hi Leigh, glad you are enjoying your table 8ft table. Maybe one day we can play or have coffee or something.

[jason]

Dear Boxcar Abby,

I recently met this girl online, we will just call her "Leigh" for now. She has her own pool table at home and loves to play. I love to play too! I've been playing for quite a few more years than her, but I don't think it is an issue between us. She used the term "Gorgeous" and said she wanted to play everyday. I think she was talking about me! The problem is she has a husband, but he couldn't care less (her words). I'm confused. Should I pursue this relationship and potentially break up a new marriage?

Please advise when you are removed from the banned list.

Sincerely,

Troubled lover.

[Leigh]

I'm dying laughing!

[336Robin]

Originally Posted by Leigh

I'm dying laughing!

He wasn't kidding! lol You should hide or not!

Oh yes. We do miss Boxcar Abby.