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Drunken Cowboy
I discovered this game while trying to find videos and info on Cowboy Pool (see earlier post) when I stumbled upon a video on a game dubbed "Drunken Cowboy".
The game outlined in the video seemed like a hybrid game between Bottle Pool (see earlier post) and Cowboy Pool combining the equipment and scoring of both games.
Materials & Setup
To play Drunken Cowboy you need the following
A standard Pool table
4 standard Pool balls: the white cue-ball, the red yellow 1-ball, a red 3-ball, and an orange 5-ball.
A plastic or leather (or any non-brittle material) shake bottle.
The 1-ball is placed in the head spot, the 3-ball in the foot-spot, the 5-ball in the middle, and the bottle is placed neck-down between the 1 and 5 balls. On this diagram the bottle is represented with a magenta circle.
The Game
The object of the game is to reach 101 points just like in Cowboy Pool, except the game additionally also adds the bottle as a way of scoring for another way of scoring 5 points.
Differences from Cowboy Pool
There are a few major ways this game differs from Cowboy Pool (other than the bottle of course).
Your cue-ball must always hit a cushion in each shot. This is to prevent a player from simply camping in front of the 5-ball and getting easy 5 points in every shot.
The 101st point must be a losing hazard off the 1-ball on a called pocket.
Structure
As with most other billiards games, the game is played in innings, where your turn keeps going as long as you make valid scoring shots.
Once you miss or foul, the turn is over and the turn passes to the other player.
The Break
To break, the starting player shoots the cue-ball from the kitchen (the area behind the 1-ball) trying to hit the 3 ball.
Scoring
There are three ways to score in Drunken Cowboy
Pocket any one of the object balls for the printed value in points.
Hit two object balls with the cue-ball for one point.
Hit three object balls with the cue-ball for two points.
Hit the bottle with the cue-ball after hitting an object ball for five points.
Like in Cowboy Pool, any pocketed object balls are returned to their spot on the table.
Like in Bottle Pool, the bottle is lifted back up wherever it ended up. If you are unable to lift it, the bottle is spotted back to its original position.
Unlike Cowboy Pool, any ball must hit a cushion for the shot to be valid. This as mentioned in the Differences section is simply to prevent good players from continuously pocketing the same ball over and over by simply shooting with a bit of back-spin and having the cue-ball sit perfectly for the next shot.
Unlike Eight-Ball Pool, simply pocketing a ball doesn't count as hitting a cushion, thus pocketing without hitting a cushion would count as a foul.
Phases
As mentioned, the object is to get to 101 points (the video says 100, but you still need the losing hazard at the end to close the game, so it's technically 101). Just like in Cowboy Pool, the way you get there is in three phases, each of which is bounded by a specific number of points.
Phase 1: 0-90 points, where all methods of scoring are legal. The 90th point must be reached exactly. Failing to do so is a foul, garnering no points for that shot.
Phase 2: 91-100 points, where only carom shots are legal (carom shots being hitting two or more balls with the cue-ball), again the 100th point must be hit exactly. Note that hitting the bottle at this stage doesn't give points!
Phase 3: the 101st point, where you must do a losing hazard (called an in-off in Snooker), a special shot from English Billiards, where you pocket the cue-ball after hitting one of the object balls.
Fouls and Penalties
Any foul immediately ends that player's turn and forfeits any and all points scored by that player in that inning.
Fouls include
Not hitting a cushion in every shot
Not hitting anything at all
Hitting the bottle directly
Hitting the bottle with an object ball
"Scratching", that is pocketing the cue-ball
Hitting the bottle with the cue
Pocketing the bottle or knocking it off the table
Additionally, should a player make three consecutive fouls, they immediately lose the game.
Cowboy Pool
On my infinite research spree through the interwebs, I stumbled upon the game of Cowboy Pool on Wikipedia.
To my dismay however, I was unable to learn much more than that. Most Google searches just came up with results of cowboy themed pool tables; not at all what I was looking for.
I also found another (arguably really cool) Pool variant of the same name, where you have to shoot the object balls at the cue ball to then pocket them. Cool, but not the game we're talking about today.
This game is supposedly based on English Billiards, but entirely playable with a standard Pool table and Pool balls.
Materials and Setup
To play this game you need the following:
A Pool table
Four Pool balls: 1, 3, 5, and the cue-ball
Two players, and some cues
The game is set up as follows:
The yellow 1-ball in the table's head spot, the orange 5-ball in the middle, and the red 3-ball in the table's foot-spot.
Sidenote: I really like how the three colours make up a perfect little sunset gradient when set up like this. It's very visually appealing. Not sure if it's a total accident or not, but it works really well!
To break, the starting player has to shoot the 3-ball at the tail end from the kitchen, the area behind the yellow ball (where the cue-ball is sitting in the image).
Like in Snooker, the balls are re-spotted when pocketed.
Gameplay
Despite being played with Pool equipment, the game itself couldn't be further from Pool, as it shares much of its DNA with English Billiards.
To score you do one of the following:
Hit two object balls with the cue-ball: 1 point
Hit all three object balls with the cue-ball: 2 points
Pocket the yellow 1-ball: 1 point
Pocket the red 3-ball: 3 points
Pocket the orange 5-ball: 5 points
Thus, the maximum numer of points scoreable in a single hit is thus 1 + 2 + 3 + 5 = 11.
The game is played to 101 points over three phases:
Phase 1: 0-90 points, where all methods of scoring are legal. The 90th point must be reached exactly. Failing to do so is a foul, garnering no points for that shot.
Phase 2: 91-100 points, where only carom shots are legal (carom shots being hitting two or more balls with the cue-ball), again the 100th point must be hit exactly.
Phase 3: the 101st point, where you must do a losing hazard, a special shot from English Billiards, where you pocket the cue-ball after hitting one of the object balls.
Like most Billiards, the game is played in innings, where a player keeps playing as long as they make points. Players only change sides if a foul was made or the player misses their shot.
A foul shot results in the player losing all the points gained for that inning, so the game becomes a balance of trying to play it safe and score points.
There's very little other info about the game, but I did manage to track down this tutorial series on youtube:
Cowboy Pool
https://tarterusa.com/retailer-locator
https://www.thejoshuatreehouse.com/2018/07/19/stock-tank-pool-diy/
Adding a Filter to a Stock Tank Pool
We get a lot of questions on Instagram about setting up and maintaining a stock tank pool, so we’re finally sharing a detailed DIY of how we installed a filter in our pool to keep the water fresh, as well as what goes into maintaining the pool once it’s set up.
Tools
Drill with adjustable torque – It is important to have a strong enough drill to cut through the metal. This is a good entry level drill that will have enough torque to make the hole.
3″ hole saw bit with arbor – This slides into the chuck of the drill to make the hole.
Waterproof silicone or plumber’s putty – This is to make sure water doesn’t leak from the pool and attaches to the washers.
Safety glasses – It’s important to protect your eyes when drilling to make sure that no metal fragments injure you.
Parts
8′ round stock tank or 5′ long stock tank – We have the 8′ round at The Joshua Tree House and the 5′ long at the Casita. The 8′ round pool fits around six people comfortably, while the 5′ long stock tank pool fits one or two people comfortably.
Pool pump with built in filter – We went with this one because it says that it has a minimum pool size of 700 gallons, which is how much water an 8′ round stock tank pool holds.
Strainer cover – This connects the hose that receives water from the pool and prevents large debris from sucking into the filter/pump.
2 Plunger valves – These are shut off valves for the water going to and from the pump. They make it easier to service the pump or replace it if needed without the water flowing out of the pool.
Type A filter replacements – These work with the suggested pump. You should replace your filter every couple of months, but rinse them with a hose every 2 weeks.
*Optional* Stock tank float valve – This part is *optional*, but keeps filling the pool so it stays a consistent level.
*Optional* Saltwater system – We didn’t use this since we were concerned with rust. If you decide to use this, you won’t need chlorine and the other maintenance products, just salt and you may need to paint the interior of the pool.
Steps to install the stock tank pool filter
1. Make sure that you have all of the parts you need. When we first bought our pool pump, I incorrectly assumed that the strainer cover and the plunger valves would have come with the pump. Luckily I hadn’t drilled the holes in the stock tank before I realized I still needed to order those! Make sure to order your strainer and plunger valves separately.
2. Find a spot for your pool. Depending on the size of the pool, make sure that you choose a spot that is fairly level and can fit the pool. You may need to level out the area to make this happen. You can also use pavers or rocks in the area to make sure that there’s no water erosion.
3. Make sure there is power. The pump needs to plug into a GFCI (an outlet with a circuit breaker built in) that is in an outdoor box. If you don’t have one near the spot you want to place the pool, you may need to have a licensed electrician run power there.
4. Choose the hole locations. You’ll need to drill two 3 inch holes into the side of the stock tank pool. The first is for the strainer, which receives water from the pool and lets it into the filter and pump. This needs to be about 3 to 6 inches from the bottom of the stock tank pool. The second hole is for the filtered water jet coming from the pump which can be a few inches below the top water line, or lined up with the strainer. At the Joshua Tree House we have the strainer and jet about 18 inches apart and level (3 inches from the bottom).
5. Drill the holes. Attach the 3″ hole saw bit to the drill. Triple check the positioning since you don’t want to drill the wrong spot! This DIY does not go over patching holes ;). Press the drill firmly and drill a hole into the side of the stock tank pool. Repeat for the second hole.
6. Attach the jet. Place the flat strainer rubber washer over the threaded connector of the jet. Put a liberal bead of silicone over top of the rubber washer where it will connect to the side of the stock tank pool. This is to ensure that regardless the size of the hole, there won’t be any leaks. Push the threaded connector through the jet hole and connect step washer (included with your pump) and strainer nut on the exterior of the pool. I would also suggest to put another liberal bead of silicone on the step washer where it connects to the outside of the pool.
7. Attach the strainer cover. Follow the same directions as the step above, just use the strainer parts instead of the jet.
8. Connect the plunger valves. Using the nut at the end of the plunger valve, attach it to the exposed threads of the jet and strainer. Make sure that the plunger valves are open so water can flow through them.
9. Connect the hoses. Attach the hoses to the bottom of the plunger valves, and to the correct spots of the pump. Make sure that the strainer goes to the filter, and the jet hose goes to the pump.
10. Confirm that there are no leaks. After about 30 minutes (or whichever drying time your silicone suggests), spray the jet and strainer to see if there are any leaks. If there are, check the connections and you may need to apply more silicone.
11. Fill up the pool. Now we’re all set up and can fill up the pool! With a 50 foot hose, it should take a little under 1 hour to fill up an 8 foot round stock tank pool. Once it’s full, add the chlorine and other water treatment to make sure the water stays clean.
12. Turn on the pump. Plug the pump in and have it start filtering the water! You may need to release air from the top of the filter by twisting the knob on top to let water go through. After some water comes out, twist the knob back to the original position.
Maintenance
It’s important to treat your pool once a week to keep consistent chlorine and PH levels. This will increase the pump’s lifespan and keep it working more efficiently. Not to mention, it’s better for your skin and eyes to make sure the water is not too acidic. Be sure to spray down the filter every 2 weeks and replace every 2 to 3 months.
Pool test strips – Use these to check the chlorine and PH levels of the pool.
3″ chlorine tablets – These keep the water clean by killing bacteria and algae.
Floating chlorine dispenser – Just add a chlorine tablet to this to have it slowly dissolve.
PH up – This is also known as soda ash which makes sure the water isn’t too acidic. It prevents erosion and red eye irritation.
PH down – This is also known as sodium bisulfate and fixes PH levels that are too high. It prevents skin irritation and pool scale formation. (Pure Pool Supplies pH Down 10 Lbs. (pH Decreaser pH Minus Sodium Bisulfate) Pool Spa Balancer)
Shock – This kills the algae in the stock tank pool. (Clorox Pool&Spa Shock XtraBlue)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daMjsffXRE4