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Was at a local restaurant in Bham last night and ran into Sir Charles at the bar while my lady friend and myself were waiting to be sat. Anyway, we've ran into one another a few times and we started shooting the breeze. To make a long story short, when his table was ready he asked me and my lady if we would like to join them; of course I jumped on it. He is the coolest dude in the world. I don't know another celeb that would ask a regular dude if he would like to join him for dinner. Throughout the evening I tried to convince him to run for governor. At one point during dinner he asked me what my new year's resolution was. I told him I'm going to try to stop gambling as much. He said quote: " So your a degenerate like me?" I said: yes! He said, " I quit gambling for a year not to long ago; it was the worst year of my life." I fell out of my chair. He said that I shouldn't stop, but just gamble in moderation. In the end, he picked up the tab, and I asked him if there's anything I can do to repay him? We exchanged phone numbers and he said that I could repay him by picking up the tab on a round of golf the next time he's in town to see his grandma. anyway, thought I would share this story with some people that would enjoy it. I'm off to Calif for the BCS game on Wed. If anyone wants to meet up and hit Santa Anita on Saturday, let me know. Hope everyone has a great new year!
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"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." -Mark Twain -
cool..have fun in cali2007 BCS and 2009 BCS CHAMPS
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wow, great story....i like Barkleyjordanrules..................Comment
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Always been a Barkley Fan! He tell it like it is! Sweet!!!!Comment
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glad u had a great time buddy wowrjeremy for my accounts manager/i love how he keeps numbersComment
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Pretty cool G'ma....I met Barkley once after the Kings game during post game interviews, along with Malone and Dr. J. He was a young dude at the time. I had Malone and Dr. J sign my jacket. Barkley seemed short but a cool guy. I'm 6'3" and he was just a bit taller than me.
Sounds like you had a great time!
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They always listed Barkley taller than he was! 6'4 at best. Dr J was my hero!!! Now that's cool!!!Originally posted by KazDog View PostComment
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Doc J was one of mine too in the NBA. I was a Sixer fan for the longest time because of him. I saw him do the around the backboard reverse layup on TV, live and came unglued. One of the best shots ever. I'll never forget that one or the dunk on Cooper.Originally posted by Tnbreakers View Post
I had a floor pass to that game at Arco against the Kings and shot photos and it got me locker room access, post game. It was cool. Got the same when Larry Bird and the Celtics came to Arco as well. Although Bird slipped out the backdoor and avoided all the fans waiting for him.
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I can see that reverse layup in my sleep. Some of the highlights of his ABA games were amazing. He was Jordan without the jumper in those days!!!Originally posted by KazDog View PostComment
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Doc should have had more than one title....I got to see Jordan play a meaningless exhibition game against a bunch of college no names, live and the guy played it like it was the 7th game of the NBA finals. He was the ultimate competitor. Although he tried to stiff my buddy out of a golf bet that he lost, he was still me favorite. Unbeatable!Originally posted by Tnbreakers View Post
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That's the shit you can't forget. Stays with you for life. Cool stuff!!!Comment
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No doubt man.Reminiscing about old times. I need to get back to some pro games. Just haven't had much interest lately.Originally posted by Tnbreakers View Post
Sorry for hijacking the thread G'ma!.
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No prob kaz. he did say that he likes Texas on the money line.Originally posted by KazDog View Post"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." -Mark TwainComment
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Didn't he say he lost $10 million gambling? Maybe we take Bama on that note?Originally posted by grandmama View Post
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just got back from cali. sorry to see Colt go down early, but I'll take it. Flags fly for ever and there won't be an * on this one. Roll Tide!"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so." -Mark TwainComment
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