Having a Sad

Apparently, Parkside Stragglers were so unnerved at the prospect of facing McSwiggan's One that they conspired to create one of the largest meteorological events of all time to ... postpone the inevitable.

For shame, Parkside Stragglers. For shame.

Congratulations to Morgen and, Belatedly, Kevin!

Looking over the league stats, I see that Morgen Peck has been elevated from a 4 to a 5. And, a week or two ago, Kevin Tran went from a 3 to a 4. 

We're Number Four!

League standings went up early this week, and McSwiggan's One is in sole possession of fourth place — and just one point out of first.

Not bad, considering our loss earlier this week.

Shomer Shabbos

Mr. Sobchak, do you roll* on Shabbos?

Note, though, that Mr Sobchak has no opposition to playing pool on Shabbos. Playing pool is not work — it is joy, and it is life. Indeed, it comports with oneg Shabbat, the positive commandment to engage in pleasurable activities on the Shabbos with friends and family.

So this is a reminder that there will be a practice session at Amsterdam Billiards, 110 East 11th Street (at 4th Avenue) this Shabbos at 3:00 PM. New York magazine says:

Victory -- Thy Name is Um, Erm, ...

Well, that was a tough one.

On the heels of learning that McSwiggan's One is in a tie for third place, our band of vagabond heroes set out against Filthy English. (Editor's note: Not one of their players was from England, or even Great Britain. Though in terms of demeanor, they did seem oddly ... Canadian.)

Live-Blogging the Pool Game and the Presidential Debate

Two auspicious events happen tonight -- McSwiggan's One plays Filthy English, and Obama takes on Romney in a presidential grudge match.

7:07 PM  First up tonight is Morgen Peck. She begins with an impressive five-ball run, but appears stymied when her opponent brings up Libya — again. Morgen noted the situation in Benghazi was unfolding at the time preliminary statements were made, and her opponent responds with a two-ball run and a safety. Morgan wins the first match, and questions her opponent's patriotism.

7:29 PM  Morgen brings up Israel — a bold move. Her opponent goes for shape on the table, foregoing some easy shots now in favor of better positioning later on. Morgen brings up the settlements. Her opponent wins this one.

7:35 PM  Morgen's opponent opens up strong, but Morgen responds with the potential for a nuclear-armed Iran. Morgan's opponent takes a coach.

7:36 PM  This viewer is stunned that neither pool-player has addressed the crisis in the euro-zone.

7:44 PM  Morgen confuses her opponent by mentioning Canada, and takes the third match.

7:51 PM  Morgen breaks, and immediately claims success for killing bin Laden.

7:53 PM  Her opponent notes that success for the operation is necessarily widespread, and name-checks Seal Team 6. She also sinks a nice shot in the side pocket.

7:55 PM  This is unheard of. Filthy English notes that their player is a 3, not a 2. Morgen has already won, but is playing out this game in the name of sportsmanship. She invokes America's long-time support for struggling democracies across the globe.

We're Number Three!

The APA has updated it's rankings, and Formerly Kelly's McSwiggan's One is tied for third place! Click to embiggen.

Also, we now know Top Guns points.