SCORPIO THE POOL PLAYER

scorpio
scorpio Member Posts: 159
edited 20. Nov 2010, 05:26 in Living with Arthritis archive
All my life i have been an avid player of all cue sports......snooker, pool and american 9 ball pool - i tried to turn professional at snooker but struggled due to the standard required and i did turn professional at american 9 ball pool and travelled Europe in certain tournaments (i did win 2 local tournaments on the tour circuit.......which had 2 world champions in the field)

so, after 2 seasons i had to quit because my arthritis was too bad for me to play with any confidence, comfort or accuracy.........but, after the last few weeks i decided to apply for a tour spot next year and luckily, because i am already known i have been given an invite to the next tournament in Blackpool next W/E.............even though i expect to bomb from the tournament i feel exhilerated to just be invited and it'll be great to see some of my old friends after 18 months away

sorry, this story was not meant to be a red book moment - just sometimes it is nice to hear something positive

ther, my piece has been well and truly said - sorry if i have bored anyone

:D

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  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My lad S LOVES all cue sports - he would be dead impressed.

    Enjoy meeting up with everyone and good luck with the game.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • scorpio
    scorpio Member Posts: 159
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    cheers, i cannot wait

    Tony Drago plays on our tour too

    1st stop the Barcelo hotel, Blackpool
  • nearlybionic
    nearlybionic Member Posts: 1,899
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi
    Good for you. I hope it goes really well for you.
    NB
  • scorpio
    scorpio Member Posts: 159
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    me too.......just got to stay positive
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey good for you.....I love snooker.
    Good Luck

    Hileena
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Scorpia

    Good for you, :D glad you are getting the chance to play again. Hope it goes well for you, let us know how you get on.
    take care
    Chris
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    The best of luck for the weekend Scorpio.. Really hope you do well


    Come back and let us know?


    Tony
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    Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I think it's wonderful that you will be playing again. :D

    Good luck with the tournament and enjoy meeting up wth old friends.... and let us know how it goes :wink: ...

    and your right! it is really good to be able to read positive stories too as it gives us all a little lift :!:

    Iris xx
  • scorpio
    scorpio Member Posts: 159
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    i will certainly let you all know how i perform - even if badly LOL

    it is next fri, sat and sun

    i am very excited

    :D
  • coco67
    coco67 Member Posts: 2,374
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi scorpio

    good luck with the tornament i hope you enjoy it. i am looking forward to hearing all about it, i havent been to blackpool in many years. enjoy

    coco xx

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