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So the free pool table… the one that has cost us approximately $14,000 ( and counting ) in storage barn to man cave renovations… actually saw some action last weekend.
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Two of the husband’s coworkers came by for the afternoon (no worries, all 3 men are fully vaccinated) for Cajun gumbo, beer and pool. I don’t play, so I know my other half was happy. And me? I was happy because I received another bar christening gift.
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I’d never even heard of this whiskey but it turned out to have a pleasing toasted undertone.
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After two games of pool, it was determined the table needed to go from horizontal placement to vertical to allow more shooting space.
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Which then required multiple leveling maneuvers. Turns out the barn floor is not at all level. Shocking, I know.
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Play continued into the night, as did the whiskey drinking and strange reflections from the overhead lighting.
A good time was had by all… and let me tell you, it was nice to host even two people after a year of no socializing with friends.
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River's world..... 
Clean yer camera lens.
*runs*
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A distinct possibility….
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Very few floors are perfectly level enough for a pool table. I’ve watched the pros spend hours getting a table perfect enough for a tournament. Sometimes the floor was too “springy” and they would put a 2″ underlayment under the table to stiffen things up. It didn’t matte to me, though. I am a duffer at pool.
Collingwood is a new one on me, and I thought I was pretty rounded in western brands. Comes from the Canadian Mist people, apparently. Must be a rye blend.
Sounds like a perfectly good time of socializing with friends, even with the rearrangements of things.
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It was a nice day… and evening. Hopefully there will be more of them in the future. And honestly the way the guys played pool? I’m not sure they’d even notice an uneven table…
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Did the wives keep you company?
I’ve never heard of this type of whiskey either but Collingwood is a place in Ontario where people go to ski and do other outdoor activities. 🙂
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One friend is divorced and the other’s wife was working. More whiskey for me…
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“Strange reflections” and shadows that go more than one direction.
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Maybe they were sipping whiskey too…
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Looks like a good hind was had by all.
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Good time – stupid phone
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How exactly does one have a good hind…?
On second thought, never mind.
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I’m glad to know great effort was put into making sure the pool table was level, but how serious were the games? Did anyone come close to Willie Mosconi’s straight pool record? Was there a Minnesota Fats in the group? Did any of them drink like Ralph Greenleaf?
I hope not. I hope there’s at least some of that whiskey left over.
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Trust me, Minnesota Fats had left the building. I’m beginning to think whiskey drinking does not improve pool shooting skills…. who knew?
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As long as they keep bringing you man cave christening booze, all is good.
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Agreed.
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Couldn’t have been that a good time if you remembered it!!!
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I am a responsible drunk.
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What a strange yet welcome sight: people socializing as they did pre-pandemic! Who cares if the pool table isn’t in the right orientation, or the floor level! Minor details!
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We had a massive pool table growing up, one that took center stage in the living room. After the first year or so, the only people who ever played on that table were people who didn’t live there… 😉
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In the living room? That’s a bridge too far…
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Yes, but where’s Lord Dudley?
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Lord Dudley has not yet been allowed to explore the barn..
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Finally . . . you’re starting to get a return on your investment!
Enjoy!!!
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I’d be down for some Collingwood and pool. Looks like a great evening.
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It was fun especially after a year of isolation….
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I didn’t read all the comments but for your consideration…second level of the man cave…a hostel for wayward guests who drink too much! They can’t drink and drive and you can make a little money on that!!! Set up a few cots…money made! JS!
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Hell no.
They’d never leave!
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COLLINGWOOD!…Oh, wait, I thought it said Collinwood. I like whisky. I love single malt scotch. I am terrible at pool. If no one is watching I enjoy playing with very close others.
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Of all the liquors I drink, and I’ve drunk my share…. I don’t like scotch. Don’t know why, just don’t.
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I am indifferent to blended scotch, love the single malts. It tastes of the land it is from and it is so very expensive. You dodged a bullet. American bourbon isn’t bad at all.
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