That's very kind. I will definitely take you up on that offer. Thanks.
I'm watching an auction for a car in Washington state

although I'm pretty sure it'll top out above what I want to pay.
Shawn, thanks for the clarification. Totally agree about the UK advantage for players over here. My old pool hall had a snooker table and just for giggles we played a made up version of 8-ball on it. After going back to regulation it seemed child's play.
As for billiards, watching the game is so amazing to me that I have to wonder. Is it a game that you pick up once you get so good at pocketing balls/position that the game bores you? You need another challenge b/c pocket billiards is 'too easy'?