My 4th… maybe 5th season at Side Pockets BCA-style 8-ball ended tonight. We had our pants beat most decidedly and effectively off tonight by a team called "The Untouchables." This has become the norm for the team, aptly named "Used Karma." Our last place status has become almost expected these last couple of seasons, and has admittedly made a dent in the fun-factor of the evenings.

Given that, talking with Chris and Jon tonight, we decided to dissolve the team and use Tuesday nights for cycling. Not everyone on the team knows this yet, but I think everyone will be OK with it, with the possible exception of one. I’ll talk with him tomorrow if he’s at work. This is quite a melancholy evening for me. It’ll be the first time in years that I’ve not been part of a pool team. Going from 5th place at Nationals in Vegas to last place at Side Pockets hasn’t been easy. I’m sure, if I asked, that another team would take me on. But frankly, right now, I’d rather spend that time cycling. Summer is coming up, there are several rides I want to get in on. I can play pool at lunch every day at the Fox and the Hound for free with a meal, and spend my evenings riding instead.

That’s what I think I’d rather do.

It’s still weird, though.