Wowie Zowie at Hard Times in Bellflower

OMG is all I can say about the fabulous Mezz open 10 ball tourney at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA this last weekend!  The Barracuda did NOT play as she felt just a wee bit intimidated by the likes of Thorsten Hohmann, Mika Immonen, Rodney Morris, Efren Reyes, Roberto Gomez, Max Eberle, Rafael Martinez, Ronnie Wiseman, Lee Van Corteza (the big winner I might add), Ernesto and Oscar Dominguez, Marcus Chamat Stevie Moore, and a host of amazing local Hard Times players, and well, you get the idea.

However, the Barracuda towed her camera to the event to capture some of the amazing action!  Talk about some stellar play on tight tables - Whew!

Here are from Top to Bottom right, Rodney "The Rocket Morris, Efren "The Magician" Reyes, and Lee Van Corteza, the tournament big winner!

The spectacular award winning Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, CA was host to this Mezz Cues 10 ball event.  By Sunday night finals, the place was packed and all had an up close and personal view of the matches, thanks to the great stadium seating.  The player field was powerpacked with some of the most recognized champions from around the world.  What a treat!  The final match was between Rodney Morris and Lee Van Corteza.  Talk about some shots!

The Barracuda could hardly contain herself meeting the likes of Rodney Morris!  It's a good thing I'm not 20 years younger and single, or . . . well, er, um, what a fabulous guy!

All the Philipinos did quite well as some of the local favorites!  Mezz cues raffled off a gorgeous cue which The Barracuda did NOT win (sigh).  Big $$ was added to this event and the top 16 went home with $$ in hand.  Most all are now heading to Vega$ for the yearly BCA events!  Good Luck to all!

I sure hope they do this again next year - you can bet your pool cue I'll be there!