I've just realized that, since my Carmeli arrived, I'm now down to just one cue in flight.
I bought an old McDermott D12 in January, and shipped it to Rick Philippi for a re-wrap and refinish. I haven't checked, but I'm expecting to get that cue back this month or next.
My first ever real cue was a McDermott D12 after a slew of Schmelkes and Dufferins. I became a good/real player with that McDermott D12. I'm really looking forward to getting this one back.
Maybe I can be a good/real player again.