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Jun 27, 2023 9:47:36 GMT -5
Post by Cyrus Owens on Jun 27, 2023 9:47:36 GMT -5
Cyrus was as wide awake as anyone could get as the night went on. He was enjoying his time and the scents of those that entered into the bar also had him on a high. "You know what I think, I think after taking your advice and alerting the ari to what I see, I do think that I am going to continue to improve my pool game because right now it lacks terribly but still a fun night."David Lightfeather
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Jun 28, 2023 2:59:40 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jun 28, 2023 2:59:40 GMT -5
David chuckled back and replied "I'm not that good at pool yet. There's always something to improve in it". Tonight was fun and he went to get the next round from the bar; the same again for them. He was having a lot of fun and figured he'd give Cyrus his address later on. He might still be hard to find without it. Then he had a suggestion. "How about we do a simpler form of pool? Then we won't have to worry about potting balls in order; just stripes and dots and finishing on the eight ball. And try not to hit the balls too hard; you don't normally need to except for breaking off. Just keep the cueing smooth and easy with enough effort for the shot you have in mind". He noticed that Cyrus seemed wide awake compared to others who'd been through a long day already. Perhaps he'd have to deal with the inverse being tired in the morning. Cyrus Owens
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Jun 29, 2023 18:04:59 GMT -5
Post by Cyrus Owens on Jun 29, 2023 18:04:59 GMT -5
Cyrus took a second and listened. "That form of pool works for me," he said. "Also do not worry if you start to get tired it's way more understandable and i can make sure you get home safe. I mean most the people here are nice but there is also the one that might try something," he said. "You should see me in the mornings, it's nothing one wants to see trust me," he said as he laughed.David Lightfeather
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Jun 30, 2023 5:09:02 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jun 30, 2023 5:09:02 GMT -5
So with a smile David reracked and a new frame started. He knew what Cyrus meant and that could happen anywhere. Not just on his way home. “If you think you’re not a morning person you should see some people I know. They’re not even close to human without a giant mug of coffee before work starts. I do appreciate the offer as well” he replied with a laugh. So he invited Cyrus to break off again. Hopefully this frame wouldn’t be as messy. Cyrus Owens
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Jul 1, 2023 6:56:05 GMT -5
Post by Cyrus Owens on Jul 1, 2023 6:56:05 GMT -5
Cyrus took a second as he listened and watched and then he nodded. "Always good for anyone to offer at least I like to think so," he said as he finally was able to break the pool balls and smirked. "About time," he said as he laughed. "Not going to lie being able to grasp the concept does feel good."David Lightfeather
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Jul 1, 2023 10:03:23 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jul 1, 2023 10:03:23 GMT -5
So they now had a game on. David had a simple starter potting a stripe playing the cue ball of the cushion and then potting another ball into the middle left pocket. From now on it looked more complicated and he missed his next shot trying to play position. So Cyrus had an easy spot to get him going. Cyrus Owens
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Jul 2, 2023 8:54:48 GMT -5
Post by Cyrus Owens on Jul 2, 2023 8:54:48 GMT -5
Cyrus watched carefully as his eyes lit up a bit but it was just the people coming and exiting. The senses were going crazy but he had enough control over it that neither one of them had to worry about anything and he did like it like that. He took the shot and watched the ball roll in. "Alright, not so bad right?"David Lightfeather
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Jul 2, 2023 14:32:56 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jul 2, 2023 14:32:56 GMT -5
“So far so good” David replied encouragingly. The spots did seem to be better placed for Cyrus so perhaps he’d finish the frame at this visit or get fairly close to that. “Just keep things smooth and the shots will fall into place. It also helps if you can plan ahead a few shots” he added as this was a very good night and it should stay that way. Cyrus Owens
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Jul 4, 2023 8:23:21 GMT -5
Post by Cyrus Owens on Jul 4, 2023 8:23:21 GMT -5
He was glad that they had chosen to hang out. "I think the next time that we hang out, it should be in the day time. I have a few ideas of what we could do and as long as I stay mostly away from the sun and wear a few things, jewelry like pieces I should be okay, how does that sound?"David Lightfeather
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Jul 4, 2023 15:45:55 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jul 4, 2023 15:45:55 GMT -5
David did think it sounded good. Cyrus might find the day harder to deal with but it shouldn't be imposible to think about an event for guys. "We could try for the baseball cages and hit balls for a while; it sounds like fun and quite relaxing while blowing of plenty of steam" he suggested. It would be a more active event but as long as they brought food and drink they'd be fine. "Or if you want to stay out of the sun for a bit there's new activities opening up soon. I've also heard the eco trail is interesting" he added. So they had options. Cyrus Owens
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Jul 5, 2023 19:20:25 GMT -5
Post by Cyrus Owens on Jul 5, 2023 19:20:25 GMT -5
"I know absolutely nothing about baseball but I do want to learn and that is half the battle right?", he said as he got another ball in. "I acutally might look into coaching, it would be hard but it does not mean that it is not a good thing to get out and attempt to do."David Lightfeather
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Jul 6, 2023 0:46:26 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jul 6, 2023 0:46:26 GMT -5
“I’ve seen enough of it before to know you hit the ball and run round the bases. It can’t be that hard to play it” David replied. Just because something looked simple didn’t mean it was as simple as it appeared. “Coaching is like passing on what you know to others. I’ve done it plenty of times in work but doing that in a sport looks different” he added. He couldn’t see much demand for rugby round here but ultimately who knew what a former fly half could pass on. Cyrus Owens
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Jul 7, 2023 6:13:29 GMT -5
Post by Cyrus Owens on Jul 7, 2023 6:13:29 GMT -5
"You know David tonight has honestly opened my eyes to a lot of things that I would have never been as open to as before so thank you for that and the next time I am out doing something, if you leave your number with me and I am not busy I will probably off you up a ring."David Lightfeather
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Jul 7, 2023 13:14:01 GMT -5
Post by David Lightfeather on Jul 7, 2023 13:14:01 GMT -5
David had been welcomed to the island and now he was doing the same for Cyrus. Others would help him too as David did give Cyrus his phone number. As the night wound on and the bar closed eventually the new friends parted. “There’s a lot more to find out about the isle. Also more people who could help and be friends with you” he suggested. Cyrus Owens
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Jul 9, 2023 6:12:12 GMT -5
Post by Cyrus Owens on Jul 9, 2023 6:12:12 GMT -5
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