|
Post by Kevin Pringle (R.I.P.) on Aug 12, 2006 8:42:11 GMT
Jim, may I be one of the first to say that you will be missed in Bar Billiards and for the achievements you have done over the years. I have never met you in person that I recall but feel you can be called one of the greats. There are more important things in life than BB and I feel maybe to more players than just yourself the interest is deminishing. I doubt I will make Jersey but is a possible, hope all goes well with the birth which has to be your priority now. Look after yourself Jim and your family, pop in and say hi to the forum and to all your friends here in the future, your account will never be deleted.
Kevin
|
|
|
Post by Kevin Pringle (R.I.P.) on Aug 6, 2006 22:04:13 GMT
Quite a few made there way to USA I believe as antique furniture :(
|
|
|
Post by Kevin Pringle (R.I.P.) on Aug 6, 2006 11:32:50 GMT
You know me I don't make many controvercial posts ::)
I agree with most of what has been said above so will not go over it, but raise a question that many are probably not willing to put forward.
Is it time the AEBBA was either 'replaced as the governing body' or dragged screaming and kicking out of the dark ages and brought up to date. Many businesses hold conferences on-line, I have been a part of many at national and international level, using webcams and speech software.
I get involved in many multi-player 'meetings' discussing rule changes for a gaming clan who probably have a greater turnover of money than the AEBBA, and have members discussing their views from as far away as the USA.
Why are people travelling 150 miles at high costs with todays prices when everything can be on-line, people like Josie who cannot justify for whatever reason being able to attend would find the few hours needed from her own armchair.
You still need the same officers to run things, tournament directors etc., but everything is open to the masses far easier. Proposals still would come under the same rules, but would be available to see.
Minutes are taken and published on an official site, it can all be done. Rankings and England selection is then not behind closed doors but for all to see and listen to and all at minimum cost.
Note, I am not suggesting this to put myself forward for being a part of the organisation, I have enough on my plate now, but this would be the way forward to get some changes made and move it out of the 'ice age' as it is now. I would be happy to help in 'finding' the required software and providing technical help, but not being involved.
We can all talk about the good old days of BB, it would be nice if as Sav says to have some future for our younger players.
Tommo joked in a previous thread about what the menu will be at the AGM, with a better system you can choose your own menu albeit chinese, indian or a salad.
Sorry Sav I am putting on my 'suit of armour' I might just need it :(
|
|
|
Post by Kevin Pringle (R.I.P.) on Jul 26, 2006 13:34:39 GMT
Apart from putting 3 balls down the 200 (different shots) to win the first round of the Plate, and then go on to win it (Oxon Open), most of mine are usually 'controlled' hit and hope ;) well they are according to my team mates :D
|
|
|
Post by Kevin Pringle (R.I.P.) on Jul 26, 2006 12:44:04 GMT
Richard Stowe used to clear them with 'pace' too, only most of his ended up on the floor ;)
|
|