Larry Berg is still looking for a few intermediate level players to fill out his Sunday Nite Mixed Scotch Doubles League that plays Sunday nights at 6PM.  The start date is Oct. 26th.  He could use 2 more couples so reach out to him if you’re interested in playing in this fun league.  I’ve been doing so for many years — it’s a fun, social Sunday night!

Information about the league along with the final standings from the last session are on his league’s page here.

I can’t believe I haven’t posted any Earth, Wind & Fire music videos yet.  Could of sworn I had some on my old site.  It’s really hard to pick which of their many hits to post so I’m just gonna grab one of my faves from the late ’70’s since this is also a live version, and you know by now. they’re my preference.  

Gotta love the lyrics, Maurice’s voice, the horn section with sax solo and of course, the costumes.  Enjoy!

The latest standings from Ron Boyle’s Advanced 8-9 Ball league that plays Fridays at 9:30 at La Hacienda Rec Center are now posted.   Looks like John Stackpole’s team is still in 1st place with 136 wins now. Jerry Keating’s guys and Zeb’s team are tied for 2nd 7 wins behind. Jim Cupilary is in last with 118 wins.

More info about his league and the complete Latest Standings can be found on his page here…

Ron Boyle’s Stingers team ended up finishing in 1st place so technically we’re gonna call it a 3-peat.  But Jim Cupilary’s Nine-Ballers team came out of nowhere to tie by winning 14 out of their 16 games.  Jim Turner’s team finished 1 game behind in 3rd.   

This week we’ll have the wrap-up party and draft for next session at 11.  We need 2 players to fill out the 18 team so if you want to play, let me know!   Standings are posted here.

NOTE for players in OBG League: We usually need some subs for the Monday Al Brinson league since there is not a BYE team this session.  It is the same format and plays at 11 at Silver Lake.  Feel free to drop in and get on the sub list.  The Master Schedule and Roster for this session are here.

Stu LoGuercio sent in the Week #7 standings for the Intermediate Straight Pool league that he runs at the Canal Rec Center on Wednesdays at 6PM.   Matches played ahead are not included.  Ron Taylor and Tom Maffatone are both undefeated and in 1st place with 6 wins.  Stu is in 3rd now with 6 wins and 1 loss.  There are a few make-up matches that need to be played so the order may change.

Here are the latest Weekly Results from This Session.

Fred Caprio’s Friday morning Advanced Straight pool league’s Winter Session will be starting next Friday, 10/24.  The new schedule is now posted.

Complete results as well as info about the league are posted on his page here. 

Rich Patterson has posted the Week #8 results from their Snooker League.  Mike Rood is still alone in 1st place with 16 wins now and also has the high run of 35 points.  Barney Stuart is now 2 games ahead of Dave Watson in 2nd place with 15 wins.  Check out the standings link below for details of other scores.

The league plays on Tuesdays at Sterling Heights and the latest standings along with info about the league are posted on their page here.

Ginger sent in the latest standings from her Odell 8 & 9-ball league that plays on Tuesdays at Hibiscus.  Looks like Ron Taylor in now in the lead alone with 16 wins.  Tom Maffatone is just one win behind and Lou Martarano is in 3rd.  

The latest results and other info are now posted on her league’s page here.

I guess I’m not only on a Playing for Change kick, but I’m backing previous Sam Cooke song with another by him. This one is “Bring It On Home” and it’s played by some great local artists around the world.  And speaking of Same Cooke, he is featured in the new movie “One Night in Miami” and played by Leslie Odom Jr who played Aaron Burr in the musical, Hamilton.  Sally and I drove down to Tampa to see the show back in 2019.  Here is my post from back then about my favorite song from the musical — by Eliza. I’m also including the trailer from “One Night in Miami” which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Gary Nankervis’ team is still in 1st place with 64 points.  Doug Edwards’ team is alone in 2nd just 2 behind. Jim Turner is in 3rd with 60 points.   The teams and schedules are now posted on Bill’s website.  My page here has links to his site – the Current Schedule, Roster, Member List, Latest Standings, etc.

NOTE: Since we have an even number of teams this session, we don’t have a BYE each week and often need subs.  If you already play in the OBG league on Wednesdays, feel free to drop in on Mondays at 11 and put your name on the subs list.

Info about the league is on Bill’s website.

Don Hunter sent in the latest stats from his Monday One-Pocket league.  Don is still out in front and is followed closely by Bill Gentry and Bob Kubinec but it looks like not everyone has played 3 matches yet.

Click here for latest stats and info about Don’s One-Pocket league…

Ginger sent in the Week #2 standings of the new Fall session from her Odell 8 & 9-ball league that plays on Tuesdays at Hibiscus.  There is now a 3-way tie for 1st place between Tony DePre, Tom Maffatone and Ron Taylor. with 11 wins. Stu LoGuercio is all alone in 4th with 10.
The latest results and other info are now posted on her league’s page here.

And you thought I was talking about the Rolling Stones.  But I’m actually going in a completely different direction!  I doubt if many of you have heard of the Zimmers who are thought of as a rock band with the oldest members-:)  And I REALLY doubt if you know that they got their name from the Zimmer Frame, which is a British term for a walker.

Just a little something silly for this Saturday to brighten your weekend — Enjoy!

Many of you have been getting my updates on Billy’s health when we see one another but since so many were involved in this effort I thought I’d post the latest here – along with a few pics and videos.   Barry & Chris Curtis, Sherry Alexander, and I dropped off a new electric wheelchair for Billy, who is now in an assisted living facility — Lady Lake Senior Living Center on Rt. 466.

It was definitely a group effort in which…click READ MORE for more info, pics and videos.

Ginger had her Billiards Open tournament this past Friday night (10/10) at Silver Lake. Pictured from left to right:

1st – Steve Luskey
2nd – Bob Huesbch
3rd – Clifford Guy, Bob Cornell (tie)

Looks like mostly the usual suspects showed up but Bob is a little irked at tying for 3rd with the new Guy. Sorry… I couldn’t avoid it!

Check out Ginger’s Friday Nite Billiards Open here for additional info and pics of the winners.

The list of leagues just keeps on growing!  Sherree Rifenberick is starting an 8-9 Ball League for Advanced Women players on Thursdays at the Canal Rec Center at 1 PM. The Fall session starts on October 23rd and is currently full.

The league is limited to 12 players and runs for 11 weeks They play each other 4 games each of 8-Ball and 9-Ball.

Stats and information about the league will be posted on her page here…

Jim Vaccaro is starting up the 3-Cushion Billiards League again.  They play at Saddlebrook on Mondays from 10AM-4PM.  The current list of players includes Don Feeney, Conrad Gusfa, Mike Fitzgerald, Bill Fitzgerald, Bill Gentry, Tommy Maffatone, Jim Vaccaro and  George West.  I believe there is still room for more players.

Reach out to George if you’re interested in playing in his next session. Information about the league can be found here…

Looks like Larry’s team showed up to play this week.  Not only did he have a 14 but their # 5 player, Mike Klimek, had one also.  Guess the 2 oldest guys can still play!   They knocked Greg’s team down to 2nd place by beating Dave’s team 59-41.  Greg’s team remained solidly in 2nd though by beating Barney’s boys 52-48.  2 more weeks in the session then we’re gonna take a long holiday off until next year.

Current detailed standings for this session can be found here…
The league details and history can be found here…

Going back to the basics of what is on my car’s USB stick.  Roxy Music – with Bryan Ferry and Brian Eno – is kind of a hard band to describe.  They were in that 70’s era of sophisticated, glam rock that transitioned into punk and new wave.

But don’t let that description turn you off from listening to these 2 songs – first from their final album, Avalon, the second one, Slave to Love, from Ferry’s first album.  They are really downright pretty songs – great melodies.

Stan Martin sent in the standings from Week #7 of his Sur de 44 league.  

Current record    MSP Score:     Dennis D & Jeff McC      108
Current 2nd         MSP Score      Jeff McC.                         93 
Current 3rd         MSP Score:      Chris F.  and   Joe P       83

Their schedule along with a description of the league, its format and complete standings are posted on his page here.