Fellow Hardbatters: It seems to me that in order to grow our sport, and to have more competition opportunities, we need to organize Hardbat-only tournaments...
Hi Panda, I used to lead the effort to have a Hardbat league, at Strictly Ping Pong in Fairfield, CA when that facility still existed. It took a little bit of...
Al Papp
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Feb 1, 2004 7:06 pm
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Al: Thank you for your input. Your experience is a good barometer. If we end up with only 6-8 players, we could do a true round-robin where everyone plays...
Indeed, I miss the leagues... those were great fun. Naturally, I'll play in any hardbat tournament unless I have some major conflict. If you do organize an...
Reverend: Good input about conflicting dates. I will add this to my check list if we get enough good feedback to move forward. Matt Faccini might be a good...
Last monday night, there were about 40 players for round robin. On table 1, three of the four players were hardbat (James, Matt, and myself). Since the 4th...
... I actually don't know for 100% sure (Berndt?). But I think it was 6.75". Lobo p.s.- With elections coming up, I'm getting ready to unveil my latest...
The Novato facility would be available for such an event or league, if wanted. The cost for the facility is $15.00 per hour. HB 415-898-4130 anytime ...
Howard: That might work well. You have a great facility. While players are waiting between matches, can they use the billiards table? Panda out Howard Blum...
Hi Paul, I'm up for it...also since I've helped run the desk at the SFTTC Summer Tournaments last year, I can also help in that category. Chuck Smith ran the...
Marinas, Michael
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Feb 2, 2004 4:50 pm
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WhoooooooooRRRRRRRRrraaaaaaaaaaaaaa! (clap! clap! clap)...gee! I could almost visualize it! :-) ...it must have been something to have witnessed this...
Marinas, Michael
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Feb 2, 2004 4:57 pm
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Panda, The Twin Dragons would definitely be honored to play and help in any way possible. Twin Dragon :-)...
Marinas, Michael
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Feb 2, 2004 5:00 pm
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Michael: Thank you for the input. Which person is Teacher John? Also, thanks for the offer of help -- I may need it. Panda out "Marinas, Michael"...
Panda...(sorry, I'm trying to do some work here at the North CTX jobsite and it slipped my mind)...John F. - the one who had surgery on his hip! Twin Dragon...
Marinas, Michael
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Feb 2, 2004 5:17 pm
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Hi Panda, Since this wouldn't be a large group...Ray, Al and Jeff handled the one-day Hardbat League very professinally and definitely you'd want their input,...
Marinas, Michael
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Feb 2, 2004 6:16 pm
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Folks, the following message (copied below) came in to the general information mailbox of the USCTTA web site (which is in need of some serious work... yet...
Al Papp
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Feb 2, 2004 6:58 pm
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... table ... he ... I ... to ... it ... esque ... the ... He ... and ... Rev: How many time do I have to preach to NOT "...It dinked wide and shallow off the...
Hey Hermann, You should have that going to the floor shot down pat! 8 - )) Howard ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder -...
Thanks Hermann for you input...that's a good observation and tip! Twin Dragon...
Marinas, Michael
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Feb 3, 2004 4:01 pm
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Howard, I won't be able to play at your club tonight...my ankle (sprain) and back (slightly pulled) is still tender...maybe next week. Please tell everyone I...
Marinas, Michael
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Feb 3, 2004 4:01 pm
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Get better soon my friend. Our 15-day disabled list is growing. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site...
Hi Howard, Trying to mend as fast as possible, but you know this 51-year old body...seems like as I grow older it takes a bit longer to heal while my twin...
Marinas, Michael
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Feb 3, 2004 10:46 pm
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Hi All... AFAIK, (by examining my "sent" file)the last time I sent a message to Hardbat Group was 01/26/04...subject: e-bay--the insanity..." which means that...
I was talking to my friend Validmir a few weeks ago about his thoughts on the finals at the Nationals this past December. Validmir is a sponge player, maybe...