Ninjas win 2nd Chance Playoffs

To be fair, it must be stated that the Ninjas did not make the summer session 08 playoffs. The APA had not updated everything at the time of the last post and we were actually in a 3 way tie for fourth, sans tiebreaker, leaving us one measly win away from the playoffs. G, if only you would have won any of those times you lost. So we played Marlene’s Place last night in 2nd chance playoffs and managed to oust them in the final hour. Jeff, G, and I get credit for the W’s. This gives us a spot in the 2nd chance tourney at Boomtown coming up soon. Again we were slackin with pix so just in case anyone isn’t tired of seeing Jeff flex here ya go. Don’t shoot your eye out.

Homecourt Blowout

Apparently still hungover from nationals we couldn't win all night until Jeff put together the last match for us leaving it 1-4. Thankfully though this was just enough to get us into the playoffs! With the Pool Gods holding the Parkview Belt and a first round bye we will be looking to dethrone them shortly. Big ups to the hubigs pie yat girl for tellin jokes to the whole bar. No pics this week, here's one from club LAX.

Ninjas in Vegas Day 3 & 4

Night out on the Town
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Ninja

Rocky Balboa's knockout punch is too much for Ninja Steve

"Wait, we're playing pool today? I thought we were painting"

The brackets in their entirety

Shut-down Pool

In Training

Ninjas In Vegas Day 1 & 2

Ninjas in the tournament room

Ba da ba ba ba

Booty Pirate

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Day 1 & 2 Summary:
We had a bye Monday. Tuesday we played 'Funky Fresh' from Chicago and lost 3-2. We play Wednesday @ 11pm.

Ninjas take on the Yacht Club

Vegas Countdown:
52 Hours

We all know there are no yachts at the yacht club, but there is a pirogue over the pool table.

Steve and the bartender, Elise...

Jeff & Steve - Blowin' it up!

What a beautiful sight...

Is there a gun-show in town?
I think I see a Red Ryder BB Gun...

"You'll shoot your eye out"


The Drill Sergeant & Elise Ronda & Cash (Freckles)

Sammy illustrating the incredible speed at which a Ninja can drink

It was a fun but LONG night. As you can see below, we started the night off with Ronda 3 strokes, but she only stroked once and came up short. Buddy brought home the first 'W'. Steve fell to Tim but Sammy and Jesse played some 'Shut-Down Pool' and closed out the night with back to back 'W's.
** Ninjas win 3-2. **


The 2008 Beijing Olympics were the backdrop for the night...
Some Chinese Gymnast fell of the Uneven Bars
..."Egg Drop Soup"

This is how you play 'Shut-Down Pool'

Are the Ninjas worried about the competition in Vegas??

...NINJA PLEASE

Outerbanks took us 3-2 but who cares were going to Vegas in 10 days

Big Ups to Buddy and the new daddy for getting us a couple wins. Pickin pockets played tight pool all night, keeping us on our toes. Good game.

During Ronda's match she found herself behind the 8 ball but had already used her time out. Jeff made a split second decision to use a diversion cloud and was able to consult her with the right shot. You cannot control a ninja, you can only hope to contain him.

Ninjas

Make sure that beer has ice in it, Athony made Honorary Ninja status. Very few are granted such a title.    

Paul Newman showed up, I havent seen this dude since the Color of Money. "Did I get through to you last night, Kiddo? Cause if I didnt, I'll run it by you another way. If you would have kicked ass in any other place but Parkview, Vegas would be dead for us. The Guys Never Leave The Street. Otherwise, it would be all around."

BJ here showin us how its done with a full leg cast.  He swiss cheesed it with a dremel tool so it can breathe. And that coat hanger tucked in his cue case doubles as a leg scratcher. genius!

Vegas Tournament Schedule

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