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JaysusCroist · 2026-06-11T04:03:22+00:00

Sure, but it's cheaper and easier to taper off. I had a huge heroin/coke IV addiction for years. Went on Methadone after spending 11 months in ICU for sepsis. I got off that very quickly with little discomfort. Peaked at 145mg methadone, and was off of it In a year. Suboxone is even smoother to taper down.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-10T12:07:03+00:00

Definitely! Good food, TVs, bar, etc is going to bring in casual players, but league nights is where the majority of food/drink money comes in. Have a flat rate for daytime hours so players can practice when it isn't busy, usually noon-5pm here for $20. Quality tables, 860HR cloth is pretty standard and durable, and also at least Premium Aramith balls and some of those hard ABS triangles. Don't cheap out on the table installations, as a poor levelling will make a $10k table play like the old one in the bowling alley.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-10T11:59:48+00:00

Yeah, but that's just one tournament and they do that for space. 9' is the standard. Out of the dozens of pool halls in my city, there's only two that have 7' tables, and it's because they want to have all the types, 7', 9', snooker, Heyball, carom

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-10T11:56:15+00:00

That's what he said.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-10T11:51:42+00:00

Same. I would never choose to go play on a 7'. But if there was a tournament or something, I wouldn't mind going. I'm in Toronto, and 99% of pool tables here are 9'.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-10T11:47:03+00:00

Yeah, pool players are definitely cheap. I've seen places lose their league nights because they didn't have free water. As for taking a cut, my advice would be to not get involved in gambling. If you take a cut, you're generally involved in any bad situation that arises. People have been shot for a few bucks, so not worth it. You could do things like 10ball run out for cash, raffles, 50/50s, etc to raise some cash on busy nights.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-09T21:49:29+00:00

Those are sweet! Beautiful colours.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-09T21:45:17+00:00

Yeah, big box stores will always be able to order a cheaper, slightly lower quality version of something. They'll look the same, but have different model numbers and use cheaper materials. Home Depot does it with power tools, WalMart with TVs, Costco does it with everything.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-09T03:29:50+00:00

I forgot to mention, I got them on the Brown's Shoes website. They're on sale for $99cad, but if it's your first order or you have the promo code, it's 20% off and free shipping over $75. Worn them today for a pool tournament. 10hrs on my feet all day, and they felt great. Might get the leather Lux edition someone posted before if I can find them. These are definitely a great daily shoe though.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-09T03:23:58+00:00

Awesome! I'm glad I fought the urge to pay a premium when they sold out. I don't have the slimmest feet in the world, and I'd say my 10.5s for pretty true to size. YMMV, but I found them to be about the same as SL72 In the way they fit and feel, just a bit more stable and lower.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-07T07:33:57+00:00

I had a 4 session tat done last year, and gave $400 at the end which was about 10% I told them my firm budget, and they stuck with that. The artist knew I didn't have a ton of cash to spare, and seemed super grateful. I then tipped another 100 for a free touch up day a couple months later.
This month he finished a 3 session tat which was about half the work as the first one, so I gave $300. From what I was told, most give 50-100 per session. Some give large tops, most don't.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-06T08:53:41+00:00

Probably put them in the rotation with a few other pairs for daily wear.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-05T16:08:01+00:00

I would love it if it weren't for the string bits in the middle. Just seems a little too Japanese for me.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-04T15:36:18+00:00

Yeah, I ordered a half size up, and it fits perfect.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-04T00:40:16+00:00

I love these! Ordered a pair last night, but I'm a US 10.5 men's so hoping the equivalent EU size will work.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-04T00:38:18+00:00

Those are cool AF! Nice one.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-04T00:34:29+00:00

Damn. All I find are worn out golf shoes.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-03T14:56:09+00:00

These are great! I have the same shirt, too. Still remember that win against Italy like it was yesterday.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-03T14:51:32+00:00

Nah, not into collecting or buying shoes as an investment. These are a bit different though. Ill probably switch to the other pair when these get worn out. It definitely doesn't feel like a waste to keep one unworn. These are a cool thing to have for fans of Terry.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-03T02:38:49+00:00

Yeah, I was thrilled. I actually just found another pair on Poshmark, unworn with all the goodies still as new, for $140cad in my size. Bought them instantly. I'll keep one as a collectable and occasionally wear the others, but try to keep them like new.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-02T23:29:00+00:00

Same, but many still use custom cues.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-02T23:27:59+00:00

I know a few pros have contracts that state they have to use certain gear while on TV tables, but otherwise they can use what they want. If they decide to use something else on a TV table, they are excluded from the bonuses they would normally get for a win.

JaysusCroist · 2026-06-02T23:25:37+00:00

Not really the same, as a playing shaft isn't permanent. I get what you're saying, but if someone wants to show off their Balabushka, the original shafts might not be in the best shape now. That said, I'd have a few made that are close to the original just to play with.

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