I have been keeping up with most of the Billiard comments,and kept an "OPEN" mind in regards to them.If a player is putting forth Time,Effort,and Money to participate in Fairfax,they have every right to their opinion.I will turn 60 in july,and this will be my first World Police & Fire Games.I am looking forward to meeting you all and making this a memorable event.There's no doubt,that there will be some spirited competition.It is really up to us to make or break this tournament.I know in a perfect world,we would play 9-ball,8-ball,straight pool, One Pocket,and even some Scotch doubles,then everyone could be satisfied.But,we all know that's a pipe dream.I am fully content to make the most of this trip win or lose. See you all if Fairfax.  jack