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driving from California to Washington in Winter?

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Justin


I want to drive from Sacramento, California to Seattle, Washington around Christmas time/beginning of January. I will take highway 101 to travel. what sort of conditions can i expect in northern Oregon and Washington around that time of year? any advice and general information would be greatly appreciated.


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I've made this trip many times because I live in Seattle area and have family in the LA area that I frequently visit at Christmas. Here are my tips:

HWY 101 is not the most direct route. Its a great option if you want to take in some scenery and don't mind spending more time on the road. If all you want is to get there & back as fast as possible, then take Interstate 5.

If you take HWY 101 you shouldn't have too much to worry about with regards to weather. The HWY follows the coast and is mostly at or near sea level. Snow & ice are possible, but not common. Expect wind and rain, but its unlikely that you'll see weather related delays.

If you change your mind and take I-5, make sure you are prepared for winter conditions. The entire stretch from Redding CA to Roseberg OR is mountain terrain and you could get snow anywhere within that area. The good news is that since its an Interstate the department of transportation is out in full force with plows, sand, salt etc to keep the road conditions manageable.

Regardless of which direction you go - I suggest you have your car inspected before the trip. Make sure your tires are in good condition. Get some snow chains and make sure they fit your car and you know how to install them. Bring extra coats, blankets and food just in case you get stranded in a cold car overnight.

Sacramento to Seattle can be done in one day if you start early, minimize breaks and drive late - only possible if you have multiple drivers and no young kids. Make sure you get an early start so you don't hit the mountains too late if you take I-5. Whatever you do - do NOT push yourself and drive tired. Allow enough time in your schedule to take breaks or even stop for the night at a hotel if necessary. If you take HWY 101 then forget about doing the drive in one day - plan on 2 full days, possibly 3.

How do i become a professional pool player?




Ken C


After learning the game n becoming really good at it, wat's the next step to take? Is there a professional body that i need to register myself wit?


Answer
first thing is...do you gamble every day playing...playing for fun or just to beat guys for drinks or 5 or 10 bucks a game is not on your way to becoming a pro...you should be able to play at a high level in a gambling game (for more than you make working)for hours and hours and for days on in...also to be a pro level player you have to quit your day job because I was once told 'if you keep a day job youre not playing to be a pro, youre just wishing you were with a safety blanket' this guys name is Jack Leavitt and his name was in a book on how to play pool, he was the guy steering my game years ago...he took me from room to room and also got me into playing smaller 'open' (which included players of all levels) and larger 'B' tournaments which is open to all those except known professionals or A players...the B tournaments I played in guys could run out run out run out play perfect safe, then run out run out run out...these guys had tough games of all kinds, one pocket, straight pool, nine ball, snooker and 3 cushion...most of the good B players had solid games in all those and would always figure out how to match up in one game or another...if you think youre ready to turn pro I suppose you gamble a lot of dough in a lot of different pool games every day...in the old days a good player would have someone steer him and do a tour ...usually of different states going from room to room looking for action...I ran into a young man in a San Jose bowling alley once, it was a long time ago and this young kid had a perfect stroke and a 80 dollar pair of new balance shoes on, unheard of in the 70s and early 80s...a year later I saw him in a pool room in Sacramento (jointed cue, terry stoners place) playing in a professionals tournament and my guy told me 'thats little Buddy (arvalos) he did his tour of the states at 16' he was just about to play Davenport who is well known throughout the states as a A level 9 ball pro...Davenport(dripping with gold and toting two fine women) tried to rattle young buddy by betting him for each game then also for the match...they finally agreed on a price...but the main thing was the tourney...buddy proceeded to play perfect nine ball running out running out and playing perfect safe then running out and running out (after which a disgusted Davenport tossed the dough on the table and walked away)...neither of them got to the finals of that particular tournament but there was action match ups with professional players all that week every night in the room...Ive seen guys who seemed like they didnt miss all night long and would ask Jack 'who is that' and he would say...hes nobody...after playing a few places in Calif, Nev, and Phoenix I realized that I kept my job for a reason...that I wasnt cut out for it, so 15 years of spending 5 hours a day or more in pool rooms playing different games and all I came up with is a 53 ball high run playing straight pool, and tons of pretty good pool room stories( and a nice collection of cues, which ive since traded in for golf clubs) ...but I do admire anyone who can make it playing pool because its not easy, and I have a small idea of what it takes to be good at pool games, and just as important ...the hustle...I believe you can find resources for tournaments and magazines by searching 'billiard news' there you will find tournaments and information...good luck pard, maybe one day Ill pick up a billiard news mag and see you in it...




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