I used to play on Big Bertha all the time.

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I used to play on Big Bertha all the time.
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apple	Nov 17 2012, 03:29 AM Post #1
one of the angels Posts: 21,162 Group: Moderators Member #24 Joined: April 19, 2005	I was an avid pool player and I'd travel to Raytown in the afternoons to play on this table. I got to play very cheaply (often not paying at all - just keeping the manager busy - who was about my age). The owner of the Kling and Allen pool house lived in my parent's house till 1970 and Big Bertha was 'stored' up in a 3rd story bedroom. Willie Misconie and a bunch of pool players signed the wall. I don't know why they left that part of the story out of Bertha being in my parent's house between 19?? and 1970. We have pictures.. anyway it was a long table. - lots of fun. (I played it when it moved back to Raytown. Mickey Brandt still manages (or maybe even owns the pool hall in the basement). Sometimes I really miss my former life. I wonder if he'd remember me if I went in one afternoon. We spent a lot of time playing. http://www.kansascity.com/2012/11/15/3919664/big-bertha-100-year-old-pool-table.html#slide-1
	it behooves me to behold


brenda	Nov 17 2012, 04:57 PM Post #2
.............. Posts: 37,054 Group: Members Member #721 Joined: August 28, 2008	Yes, apple, you should go visit there and play a game on Big Bertha. Great story there. Be sure to get your picture taken with it, too.
	“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” ~A.A. Milne


sue	Nov 17 2012, 05:06 PM Post #3
HOLY CARP!!! Posts: 25,250 Group: Members Member #261 Joined: September 15, 2005	I really hope you are writing your stories down, and keeping them somewhere together. You have done so many interesting things, so many unexpected things.....there should be a record somewhere for your kids to look back on one day. You are such an interesting and unique person.



kenny	Nov 17 2012, 07:06 PM Post #4
HOLY CARP!!! Posts: 35,599 Group: Members Member #27 Joined: April 19, 2005	I like playing pool. I have a fancy cue. And watch out, I have a book.



Mark	Nov 17 2012, 07:25 PM Post #5
HOLY CARP!!! Posts: 24,196 Group: Members Member #192 Joined: May 3, 2005	I like playing pool. I have a fancy table. Well. it will be when I get it restored. It's 107 years old. No fancy cue. Yet. No book.
	___.___ (_]===* o 0 When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race. H.G. Wells


kenny	Nov 17 2012, 07:35 PM Post #6
HOLY CARP!!! Posts: 35,599 Group: Members Member #27 Joined: April 19, 2005	If I have one glass of wine I cannot play piano, but I need two drinks to play pool well. Why is that?



Larry	Nov 17 2012, 08:16 PM Post #7
Mmmmmmm, pie! Posts: 47,996 Group: Members Member #113 Joined: April 22, 2005	If I have six drinks I can play the heck out of a piano, but i can't play pool stone sober..
	Of the Pokatwat Tribe


apple	Nov 18 2012, 04:48 AM Post #8
one of the angels Posts: 21,162 Group: Moderators Member #24 Joined: April 19, 2005	i have a pretty accurate cue.. a 21 ounce sneaky pete. Kenny - pool takes a lot of practice. alchohol does help one relax a bit.
	it behooves me to behold


Jolly	Nov 18 2012, 04:50 AM Post #9
Geaux Tigers! Posts: 47,617 Group: Members Member #30 Joined: April 19, 2005	I had enough mispent youth in juke joints that I might could qualify as "fair", but I certainly can't run with even the medium sized dogs...
	*The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.*- George Soros


LWpianistin	Nov 18 2012, 05:35 AM Post #10
HOLY CARP!!! Posts: 12,670 Group: Members Member #306 Joined: January 1, 2006	"might could". What an odd phrase used by rednecks. just kidding jolly! I know a few people who say that. It is odd though.
	And how are you today?


Jolly	Nov 18 2012, 05:39 AM Post #11
Geaux Tigers! Posts: 47,617 Group: Members Member #30 Joined: April 19, 2005	LWpianistin Nov 18 2012, 05:35 AM "might could". What an odd phrase used by rednecks. just kidding jolly! I know a few people who say that. It is odd though. Redneck? I resemble that remark...
	*The main obstacle to a stable and just world order is the United States.*- George Soros


LWpianistin	Nov 18 2012, 05:49 AM Post #12
HOLY CARP!!! Posts: 12,670 Group: Members Member #306 Joined: January 1, 2006	Haha. Well, how about a high class (most of the time) redneck?
	And how are you today?


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