Pool Extremes...

This week included the far extreme ends of the Joy of Pool...

First, in the new 9-ball league on Thursday, I won all six of my games while Steve only won four of his six games. Storm doubled his one week average with two wins. It was very good.

Then, there was this regional tournament this weekend here in Twin Falls. This was the first 'Big Time' tournament I have played in. Most of the 60, or so, players have played in all the state and regional tournaments for years, or so I was told. And, they range in skill from very good to professional. I was impressed and ended up loosing both of my matches. I am not irritated by loosing, but I am very irritated that I didn't play up to my level. My last match was at the main table in front if the whole group and I basically lost my confidence and choked. I didn't play all that bad, I lost 4 to 5 games, but internally, I gave it up and know it. That hasn't happened to me for many years and I thought I was over that crap at this point in life - Maybe when I get older it will be better...

Then, there is Pam's nose. She is still having problems with it and keeps 'messing' with it and causing pain. It will get better soon if left alone.

Speaking of pain, I went to the dentist and got three consecutive teeth prepared for crowns, putting my upcoming crown total at six - one of the joys of cancer radiation treatments. Ouch. In California, you can rent a three bedroom house for $3000 to $6000 a month and get a crown on a tooth for $500. Here in DaHo, you can rent a three bedroom house for $1000 a month and crowns cost $650. When I grow up I want to be a dentist here in DaHo...