Shawn & Dave, There is a hall about 30 miles North of my home. Lots of 9' tables, and yes...one each snooker & billiards tables. Non smoking, snacks & soft drinks only, open from 9AM to 1 AM, all day every day. That's where Cindy & I prefer to go for our casual play these days. We're like the old couple at the golf club. We know of the gambling, but don't indulge. We just play because we enjoy the game, despite our low skill level. Boy, it's too geographically difficult, but it sure would be fun if we could all spend a day at "The Cue Ball" in Salem, Oregon. Why do I get the feeling you'd both like the place? Oh yeah, money changes hands there often, but I can honestly say that I've never lost a dime (other than the money spent for cues, cases, gadgets) playing pool. That's because I don't play money games. Hell, Cindy & I worked too hard for what we have to lose it by letting our egos take control. But boy, do I love watching good shooters play! I love it that green felt is still popular in this age of computer games. Shawn, you sure nailed the tavern scene. "Been there, done that", have you?
