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BigDave
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Joined: 13-Mar-2006
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From: England
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Posted: 2010-03-18 21:10
This event got underway today! Good luck to our boys in Zagreb! -----------------  Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor
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tigger147
Home away from home
Joined: 19-Jun-2007
Posts: 2605
From: liverpool
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Posted: 2010-03-18 22:08
cheers dave, the events start for gb on saturday with 10 ball but we also have craig osbourne on the internet stream commentary
draws and info on www.epconline.eu
tony southern reporting from deepest zagreb !!
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BigDave
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Joined: 13-Mar-2006
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From: England
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Posted: 2010-03-18 22:14
Who else is out there Tony, and what is Zagreb like?
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dynamitedaz
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Joined: 21-Mar-2006
Posts: 2200
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Posted: 2010-03-18 22:17
good luck guys
me and karl will see you next week the 23rd
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tigger147
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Joined: 19-Jun-2007
Posts: 2605
From: liverpool
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Posted: 2010-03-18 23:03
danny luton
roy kimberley
matt duffy
karl read
zagreb is like watching an episode of life on mars but with ipods and iphones !
half of it is concrete tower blocks that look so old east european, and half is rebuilt and modern, strange really but friendly people, and westinn hotel is 5* but should be at 150 euros per night for a twin b&b, we must be the only country that does not pay for its players hotels !!
everyone else is so shocked when we tell them that, most have federation or government funding to pay for flights and fees and hotels (some even get spends for food and drink!!)
just been out for a meal, food was shocking but beer not bad at 2 euros, will take some pics tomorrow and send them to you dave
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Gregory
Just popping in
Joined: 03-Jul-2009
Posts: 7
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Posted: 2010-03-18 23:03
I was wondering and maybe i missed it on the way, why there are only a few of U at the champs despite being favourites?good luck BTW!  [ This message was edited by: Gregory on 2010-03-18 23:03 ]
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dynamitedaz
Home away from home
Joined: 21-Mar-2006
Posts: 2200
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Posted: 2010-03-18 23:22
u got plenty tony all same u wheelies minted up and full air of tyres..
yes greg it very expencive to play
myself karl just going to playin 9ball and it still around 700 at least before hit a ball..with no prize money just playing for our country with honour cant beat it!!
myself and karl will be playing ivan putnik and carlos dalmartin at putniks pool hall i believe around 5 mins from westin hotel..
scotch doubles 9ball race to 25 winner breaks for a nice little number ..and we should get some singles games whilst there!!
see u next week tony mines a budweiser pal
good luck
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SHOTGUN
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Joined: 01-Mar-2007
Posts: 635
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Posted: 2010-03-18 23:39
Zagreb - wow, beautiful place!
went for a mexican last night, massive meal and two drinks, just under 10 euros! great value and great food...
people really nice, Hotel is top notch but as boys pointed out - it should be! -
I am fortunate enough to be doing some commentary whilst here, just finished the first day with a 2 hour 50 minute Souquet match, race to 125!
Now us brits dont like straight pool at the best of times - try commentating on it for 3 hours in a very warm commentary box!! lol :/
still, start playing tomorrow in the 10 ball so be nice to hit some balls..... didnt even think there would be a thread on here with only myself, Daz, Karl, danny luton, roy kimberley, matt duffy & karl read here. nice to see a few people maybe interested in how were doing...
Set up is usual stuff for Euro champs, best in the world!
Oz - will keep people updated if interested......
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dynamitedaz
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Posted: 2010-03-18 23:45
lol enjoy you free meal pal?hahah good luck in 10ball and 8ball see you next week.. hope we get free drinks in hotel room for me 85 a night 
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tigger147
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Joined: 19-Jun-2007
Posts: 2605
From: liverpool
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Posted: 2010-03-19 07:40
Daz we don't even get coffee free in room !!
One set if coffee then it's 2 euros for more
good luck 2day oz in 10 ball
wheelie 10 ball on Saturday
bad draw for Brits
duffy v read 1st round winner plays Luton
so all bunched together
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Administrator
Moderator
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Posted: 2010-03-19 08:25
I've added some photos by Beth on the front page article for this event. http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1257Two of the images are "clickable" and you get a very big zoom on them... Make sure you have a go because there are some hidden gems in the larger images photos that you won't be able to see in the "unzoomed" versions like... 1. Oz can be seen in the commentary booth. 2. Jasmin Ouschan can be see watching her countryman playing. 3. The "Franch" sponsor logo design is a complete Coca-Cola rip off! 4. A girl wearing a massive pair of headphones while playing. Let me know if you spot anything else, OK? [ This message was edited by: Administrator on 2010-03-19 08:30 ]
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billbOK
Just can't stay away
Joined: 04-Apr-2008
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Posted: 2010-03-19 08:56
On 2010-03-19 08:25 , Administrator Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!!
2. Jasmin Ouschan can be see watching her countryman playing.
It looks to me that it is rather Kat Jensen watching at Niels playing Martin Kempter than Jasmin Ouschan. billbOK.......... swiss precision [ This message was edited by: billbOK on 2010-03-19 09:00 ]
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billbOK
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Posted: 2010-03-19 09:06
Yep, there are some gems  There is also one showing Sandor Tot and a glass water on the same picture... [ This message was edited by: billbOK on 2010-03-19 09:06 ]
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Posted: 2010-03-19 10:14
I need glasses, you're right BillbOK!
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The_Sandman
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Joined: 31-May-2009
Posts: 292
From: Birmingham
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Posted: 2010-03-19 11:43
All in all the setup this year is one of the best I've attended. The venue lighting is good and tables look as good as ever. Really looking forward to this one.
Thanks for the support at home.
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Riggers
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Joined: 30-Mar-2006
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From: Barnsley (centre of the universe)
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Posted: 2010-03-19 12:00
On 2010-03-19 11:43 , The_Sandman Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! All in all the setup this year is one of the best I've attended. The venue lighting is good and tables look as good as ever. Really looking forward to this one.
Thanks for the support at home. I notice there are no lights above the tables as we had for GB9 yet you say the venue lighting is good. So the ambient lighting is ok is it? This is interesting for us as we have a bit of a conundrum with the hanging of our lighting in one of the venues but the ambient lighting seems quite good. We believed players would not be happy with that? [ This message was edited by: Riggers on 2010-03-19 12:02 ]
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RACKRUNNER21
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Posts: 862
From: Bristol
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Posted: 2010-03-19 12:10
i would rather have lights on each table..it depends on how bright the room is
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SHOTGUN
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Joined: 01-Mar-2007
Posts: 635
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Posted: 2010-03-19 12:23
dont be fooled Lee, just because there are no immediate lights above the table does not mean that they are not there! lol They did in fact fit lights on the ceiling that are big and powerfull. wherever lighting was not great they put them up - a bit like GB9 they were wheeling some guy around on the room on a lift/crane device putting them up. I actually took a pic of this.... Big D, i will send it too you... As for the lights at GB9, they were great - please continue to try and fit them if you can... [ This message was edited by: SHOTGUN on 2010-03-19 12:34 ]
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Riggers
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Posted: 2010-03-19 13:26
OK Craig I had another look at this picture: http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/gallery/gallery/EPBF/DSC_8650.jpgWhen I zoom in I can see a few halogen spot lights fitted here and there. Is that what you mean? If you are saying these were acceptable something like this may be a fall back option where the ceiling in a venue is unable to take the weight of our lights. Was there at least one of these per table as it certainly does look that way in that picture. [ This message was edited by: Riggers on 2010-03-19 13:27 ]
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dynamitedaz
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Posted: 2010-03-19 13:57
looks good lee
but also u got to consider the colour of the cloth.. my personal opinion tournament blue better on the eye and lights up better..
just my opinion pal
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