Noticed a new crop of negative posts about bowling today, and thought this topic might be due. Remember, I decided not to make any more posts bashing bowling, so this is my first positive attempt! LOL
It is still you against the lanes, against your opponent. IF the lane condition is easy, and it comes down to who "matches up" first, then you better be sure you have the knowledge and skill to get lined up first! So you see, the challenge is still there, it's just different. You are no longer seeing who can grind out the most spares, but seeing if you can figure out the pattern and maximize your carry better than the next guy. If not, then he is obviously the better player that day.
The pins still make a lot of noise if you hit solid. Take pride every time you bury all 10 in the pit! Even on so called "easy conditions" it is still awesome to hear that "crash" and see nothing but the darkness of the curtain...
Your team is still your team. It is still you against them... Competition is still there. Comaraderie is still there. You just can't let negative thoughts of the game keep you from seeing it.
Is bowling today different? Sure it is. But Sawbones (hope you don't mind me calling you out here), I have to ask because I don't know... When you were 20 years old, how did those who had been bowling for 30+ years talk about the game? Did they complain about the new equipment ruining it, or did they just shoe it up and take your money? My point is, every game evolves. Some like it, some don't, but the champions are still the ones who shoot the highest scores consistently...
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9~Keep your balls on the lane and your mind in the gutter!Proud member of the AKA IS OUR BEEYOTCH bowling team.Victory will be ours!
