Comments on: Talking Pool at the Fish Counter http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/ Thoughts of a Reluctant Blogger Sat, 19 May 2012 21:26:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: looking2live http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2441 looking2live Fri, 01 Jun 2007 20:14:56 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2441 Hey, you don't need to be building websites to earn a little extra $$ -- you could be playing pool! I suppose that means you would have to find a poolhall where they banned smoking -- probably not likely to happen. The story about they fish guy is very cool. My former piano teacher used to work in that same WF. There are probably many people at WF who are quite talented and have much more interesting second jobs. But somehow you've got to pay the rent and making a living at something like playing pool might be dicey. Hey, you don’t need to be building websites to earn a little extra $$ — you could be playing pool! I suppose that means you would have to find a poolhall where they banned smoking — probably not likely to happen.

The story about they fish guy is very cool. My former piano teacher used to work in that same WF. There are probably many people at WF who are quite talented and have much more interesting second jobs. But somehow you’ve got to pay the rent and making a living at something like playing pool might be dicey.

]]> By: Reya Mellicker http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2514 Reya Mellicker Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:32:09 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2514 I suck at pool. There was a table at the house where my family stayed for the wedding a couple of weeks ago. The only ball I could depend on getting into the pocket was the cue ball. Sigh. Did you know there's a funny rap song about how racist pool is? Talks about how the white ball kicks the colored balls into the pockets, and the black ball goes last. Can't remember who sings it. I suck at pool. There was a table at the house where my family stayed for the wedding a couple of weeks ago. The only ball I could depend on getting into the pocket was the cue ball.

Sigh.

Did you know there’s a funny rap song about how racist pool is? Talks about how the white ball kicks the colored balls into the pockets, and the black ball goes last. Can’t remember who sings it.

]]> By: Kristin http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2525 Kristin Sat, 02 Jun 2007 14:28:11 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2525 What a fabulous, random exchange. Thanks for sharing. What a fabulous, random exchange. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Ruth http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2544 Ruth Sat, 02 Jun 2007 17:47:54 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2544 Just proves that you have to make the effort to talk to people everywhere and add colour to their day. Then, you find out interesting things as you did. Just proves that you have to make the effort to talk to people everywhere and add colour to their day. Then, you find out interesting things as you did.

]]> By: dd http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2548 dd Sat, 02 Jun 2007 18:25:26 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2548 Looking - doubt I could make much $$ from pool these days even if I could find a non-smoking billiards establishment. It is a fun game though. Reya - maybe I can give you a lesson someday. you just probably need to learn a proper bridge. did not know about the rap song, but it obviously refers to the game called "8 ball". Real players don't play that much - just straight pool and maybe 9 ball. The guy I bought my stick from was black incidentally. Kristin - yeah, it was a very cool chance exchange. Ruth - You're so right! Looking - doubt I could make much $$ from pool these days even if I could find a non-smoking billiards establishment. It is a fun game though.

Reya - maybe I can give you a lesson someday. you just probably need to learn a proper bridge. did not know about the rap song, but it obviously refers to the game called “8 ball”. Real players don’t play that much - just straight pool and maybe 9 ball. The guy I bought my stick from was black incidentally.

Kristin - yeah, it was a very cool chance exchange.

Ruth - You’re so right!

]]> By: Gewels http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2644 Gewels Sun, 03 Jun 2007 14:03:13 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2644 Very cool story. I am a shameless evesdropper and am constantly interjecting and trying to find out more about people. Sometimes it's appreciated- other times not. I grew up playing pool- my Dad bought a table while I was in Jr. high and high school. I kindda suck at it now though. But, hey, what kind of fish did you buy? Very cool story. I am a shameless evesdropper and am constantly interjecting and trying to find out more about people. Sometimes it’s appreciated- other times not.

I grew up playing pool- my Dad bought a table while I was in Jr. high and high school. I kindda suck at it now though.

But, hey, what kind of fish did you buy?

]]> By: looking2live http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2655 looking2live Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:48:23 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2655 I can tell you he bought Chilean sea bass and cooked it absolutely to perfection. It was marinated in a soy-olive oil mixture and not overcooked. The fish guy had actually described 3 ways to cook it, but this one definitely worked just fine. David has a definite knack for grilling just about anything! I can tell you he bought Chilean sea bass and cooked it absolutely to perfection. It was marinated in a soy-olive oil mixture and not overcooked. The fish guy had actually described 3 ways to cook it, but this one definitely worked just fine. David has a definite knack for grilling just about anything!

]]> By: dd http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2656 dd Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:54:39 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2656 Gewels - Looking beat me to the punch. Maybe you just need to practice your pool a little bit and you'll be as good as ever. Do you still have a table? OTOH, I haven't played in almost 40 years. Looking - thanks for the kudos! Gewels - Looking beat me to the punch. Maybe you just need to practice your pool a little bit and you’ll be as good as ever. Do you still have a table? OTOH, I haven’t played in almost 40 years.

Looking - thanks for the kudos!

]]> By: steve http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2790 steve Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:37:32 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2790 My ex- mother in Law is a nine ball Champon... i think the commercial where everything in the store is clicking along real fast, because everybody has a pay card till some guy wants to pay cash then everything breaks down for like 10 seconds and eveyone is mad at that guy with the cash and actually has to look up from what they are doing ...is very isidious, but right on in our culture. I'm like gewels and when I wait in line, its kinda relaxing and I have klittle conversations going with EVERYBODY...I( did'nt use to be this way, and am glad that I am not going so fast that I have NO TIME for the people standing right next to me. chilean Sea bass...excellent choice....I first discovered it about 125 years ago...try it with and Achiote' Paste someday...tell 'em I sent you david! My ex- mother in Law is a nine ball Champon…
i think the commercial where everything in the store is clicking along real fast, because everybody has a pay card till some guy wants to pay cash then everything breaks down for like 10 seconds and eveyone is mad at that guy with the cash and actually has to look up from what they are doing …is very isidious, but right on in our culture. I’m like gewels and when I wait in line, its kinda relaxing and I have klittle conversations going with EVERYBODY…I( did’nt use to be this way, and am glad that I am not going so fast that I have NO TIME for the people standing right next to me.

chilean Sea bass…excellent choice….I first discovered it about 125 years ago…try it with and Achiote’ Paste someday…tell ‘em I sent you david!

]]> By: steve http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2791 steve Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:38:36 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2791 make that 15 years ago...sorry, I got NO TIME for spelling. make that 15 years ago…sorry, I got NO TIME for spelling.

]]> By: Gewels http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2796 Gewels Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:45:00 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2796 I absolutely ADORE Chilean Sea Bass- but it's too darn expensive. I absolutely ADORE Chilean Sea Bass- but it’s too darn expensive.

]]> By: dd http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2818 dd Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:28:44 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2818 Steve - i just thought you were exaggerating for effect. Yeah, it's really nice to strike up conversations with strangers. I'll keep the recipe in mind. We don't buy Chilean Sea Bass too often, but it is delicious. Gewels - I know what you mean - it's pricey. Steve - i just thought you were exaggerating for effect. Yeah, it’s really nice to strike up conversations with strangers. I’ll keep the recipe in mind. We don’t buy Chilean Sea Bass too often, but it is delicious. Gewels - I know what you mean - it’s pricey.

]]> By: Pop Cultured http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2839 Pop Cultured Wed, 06 Jun 2007 02:59:29 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-2839 i talk to random people too...i like to see what they do when confronted w/ an awkward situation...u find out a lot about people that way... great post...was a lot of fun to read... i talk to random people too…i like to see what they do when confronted w/ an awkward situation…u find out a lot about people that way…

great post…was a lot of fun to read…

]]> By: Game Pool Table http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-15577 Game Pool Table Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:45:53 +0000 http://dsquared22.com/blog/2007/06/01/talking-pool-at-the-fish-counter/#comment-15577 <strong>Pool Tables – Fun For The Whole Family...</strong> Did you know that the first pool tables made an appearance in nineteenth century horse racing betting- poolrooms? Strange but true...though at that time the game was known as Billiards and tables were put up there for people to kill time between races.... Pool Tables – Fun For The Whole Family…

Did you know that the first pool tables made an appearance in nineteenth century horse racing betting- poolrooms? Strange but true…though at that time the game was known as Billiards and tables were put up there for people to kill time between races….

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