Dartoid’s Column

Sunday, November 1, 2015
Column 504
Ghosts, goblins and the ADO  

Last night was Halloween! Or Punky Night, if you live in Somerset, England.

As we in America tossed Tootsie Rolls into sacks thrust at us by sticky little children cleverly disguised as sticky little children in sheets, across the pond in Somerset, the Brits …

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Column 503
“The truth is violated by falsehood but outraged by silence.”

Let’s be clear about something. Larry Butler’s recent accomplishment at the Winmau World Maters was Larry Butler’s accomplishment. Ain’t no one else’s. Ain’t no organization’s claim to fame (although the CDC certainly deserves an assist). No one but Larry …

Monday, October 5, 2015
Column 502
1,700 votes, and counting…

Let me just say, first of all, that the past week has been very humbling. I know the outpouring of support – almost 1,700 votes, so far – has not been for me personally. I know the support so many have shown is a mix …

Thursday, October 1, 2015
Column 501
Dartoid for ADO President

I am pleased to announce my candidacy for President of the American Darts Organization.

I acknowledge (but do not accept) that the bylaws of the organization prohibit my candidacy, disallowing all but a select few of the millions of steel-tip players in America to run …

Tuesday, September 14, 2015
Column 500
The CDC Fantasy League winners are…  

With the countdown on for the final weekend of the inaugural CDC tour – the Continental Cup in St. Louis – it’s time to announce the winners of the first annual CDC Fantasy League.

In May, some 700 people from around the country …

Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Column 499
Donald the Monkey – a Fable  

Only one person in the world may understand this. They know who they are…

Once upon a time there was a monkey.  His name was Donald.  He was a dumb monkey but, unlike another Donald, he was not under the delusion he could …

Saturday, August 1, 2015
Column 497
There’s some crazy shit goin’ on in the world of darts!  

At the top of the list has to be the writings of British journalist Rebecca Tyrrel, who not long ago quoted yours truly in a story for The Independent: “Lady Gaga says she went trouser-less to help …

Friday, July 10, 2015
Column 496
Enter the 2015 BetVictor World Matchplay Pool!

Think you know darts?

Want to win some money?

Enter the BetVictor World Matchplay Pool!

Here is the bracket, click on it for the embiggened version:

Print it off.

Fill it out.

Scan and e-mail it to: [email protected].

Send you entry …

Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Column 495
A Conversation with Mrs. Dartoid – by Sherilyn J. Herkey, aka The Passionate Darter   

What was your reaction when you first realized Paul was so passionate about darts? I thought, ‘Seems safe enough… and how expensive can THIS be?’

I know Paul has previous writing experience… did you ever …