Recent Turkey Gobbler Interview

After reading the latest interview with DTM and "Handsome" Dick Crown, I think it's time to set the record straight.  Either the DTM interviewer is hard of hearing or he already had the interview written before we met.  The interview makes me look as though I'm anti-American.  According to Rep. Bachman, that puts me in the same class as Obama.

After talking to DTM they were willing to grant me another interview.  This one also took place at Perkins.

DTM:  We're glad to give you another interview and set the record straight.

HDC:  No problem.  Put your wallet away, I'll get the check.

DTM:  Wow, thanks.  Tell me about last year's tournament which has come to be known as "The Choke."

HDC:  Well you have to understand the history between Mike, The Mechanic, and myself.  Do you know how humiliating it would be for a 67 year old to knock off two young punks?

DTM:  Are you telling me you threw that match?

HDC:  It really goes back to the 2003 Belle Plaine Classic where on the last hole I had to duff 3 shots and 4 putt so those guys could beat me.

DTM:  Any truth to the rumors that some competitors are using banned substances such as Bumetanide?  

HDC:  I'm clean, but I can't speak for the rest of the participants.  All I can say is that every time I call them they are "in the bathroom."

DTM:  That's a pretty strong accusation.

HDC:  I'm a pretty strong competitor.

DTM:  Anything else you'd like to add?

HDC:  Huh?

DTM:  I said, anything else you'd like to add?

HDC:  I just hope I don't have to throw the match again this year.  Gimme that check you son-of-a-buck.

Choke- An Interview with "Handsome"

posted by Raymond Van Barneveld for Dart Throwers Magazine

I was able to take some time to interview "Handsome" Dick Crown to talk about the upcoming dart tourney and recall the meltdown of 2007.  I met Dick at the local Perkins restaurant in Bloomington, MN.

DTM:  Handsome, you had former champ "Multipying " Mike Crown in serious trouble last year when you had multiple chances to close out the match.  What went wrong?

HDC:  Have you seen the prices here?  Do you have some type of coupon for this place?

DTM:  It's o.k.  I have a budget with the magazine.

HDC:  Well, don't forget to mention I'm a Senior Citizen for discount purposes.

DTM:  Ok, thanks.  Tell me a little about the match with your son.

HDC:  I gotta tell ya I felt a little twitch in the elbow and I think that caused me to lose some focus.

DTM:  So you don't think you choked?

HDC:  Heck, no! You son of a buck!

DTM:  Ok, calm down.  How about this year's tourney?  How do you like your chances?

HDC:  I will do fine as long as Kubes does something about the glare in that place.  I never had a glare issue in 88' when I won.

DTM:  Do you think the glare has something to do with cutting off the combover?

HDC:  Did Josh Johnson put you up to this?

DTM:  Who? -  Anyway, thanks for taking the time to visit with me today and good luck in the 2008 tournament.

HDC:  A word of advice- Don't tip too much in this place; 8% is plenty.

DTM-  Ok, thanks.

Champions Corner- An Interview with" The Mechanic"

Posted by Raymond Van Barneveld for Dart Throwers Magazine,

I was able to find a couple minutes to sit down with the reigning champion, Jason "The Mechanic" Raabe for a couple minutes to discuss his big win last year.  I'm surprised I was able to get any time at all considering his schedule that includes 4 full time jobs, a newlywed wife, and a 15 hour a week practice session on Guitar Hero.  

DTM:  Jason, thanks for spending some time with us today.

JR:  Not a problem, but can we keep it short I have to get to work soon.

DTM:  At the Garage?

JR: No

DTM: Golf Course?

JR: No

DTM: Hardware Store?

JR: No, I'm dedicating some of the down time I have to mountain biking and I thought what a great opportunity it would be for me to start learning bike repair.  I work at Erik's Bike shop on Thursday from 1:00 to 1:30.

DTM:  Ok, I'll keep this short.

DTM:  Congratulations on your second dart championship in 3 years.  Tell me what it felt like to bring home the trophy.

JR:  Well, it's kind of like hearing a Chevy 454 big block turn over for the first time.

DTM:  Interesting.

DTM:  How about this year's tourney?  Do you feel any additional pressure knowing that everyone will be gunning for you.

JR:  When you've played expert level "Iron Man" on Guitar Hero with no mistakes you don't spend a bunch of time worrying about pressure.  

DTM:  Any concern about beating "Multiplying" Mike Crown?

JR:  That Cheesehead?  Please

DTM:  By the way congratulations on your marriage to Jenny.

JR:  Thanks, There was a lot of confusion regarding her last name so it just became easier to marry her. 

JR:  I better get going.  When you only have a half hour to work you can't be late.

DTM:  Thanks for the time and good luck.

Dart Tutorial

For anyone wanting to brush up on your dart knowledge, we have a couple links below to YouTube videos--one on 301/501 and another on proper technique.  We're lookin' out for ya!

301 Tutorial

Proper Technique

The Administration

Pregnancy bylaws

posted by Raymond Van Barneveld

Dear Pumpkin Pie,

Unfortunately there is no bylaw that would in any way aid pregnant folks during tournament play.  When you consider all the overweight superstars of the dart world,  it is clear a protruding belly is no hinderance.  Keep in mind your midsection is permitted to cross the throw line and only your foot must stay behind.

Upcoming articles include a 2007 championship recap filled with details of the historic rise of current champion Jason Raabe as well as the tremendous choke job of "Handsome" Dick Crown.  In addition, watch for 2008 predictions and odds for the upcoming tourney.

Thanks for the questions, 

RVB 

301 Rules

Please click the link listed below for 301 rules.

301 Rules

Articles Welcome

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Turkey Dart Championship 2008

Posted by Raymond Van Barneveld, Dart Throwers Magazine

Greetings All, 

Wanted to welcome you all to my new blog and make mention of some possible changes within this year's event.  Due to the fact that last year's event clocked in just shy of 13 hours, there will be a game change.  The details are still being hammered out, but more than likely there will be a game called 301 or possibly best two of three 301.  DTM was able to reach Sheila Pettis late last week for comment.

DTM:  How do you feel about the possible change in format from Cricket to 301?

SP:  What?

DTM:  The possible format change?

SP:  Weren't we playing 301 last year?

DTM:  Um no, you should have been targeting certain numbers like 20, 19, 18 etc.

SP:  Huh?

DTM: Forget it.

Anyway, Please check the blog for periodic updates.  Also, please feel to to post comments on your own.  

Regards, 

RVB