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ThongPrincess

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Chicago & the Petersen Classic
« on: August 10, 2004, 10:34:05 AM »
I just got back from my trip to Chicago and Cincinnati.  It was great to see PinKisser, Rick Wunder,  and Doc Hollywood.

Wednesday I was able to meet up with PinKisser for dinner and conversation.  It was a nice way to start out the trip.

Thursday, after taking the scenic route to downtown Chicago to pick up Doc and out to Hawthorne Lanes, Doc and I got to visit and bowl with Rick.  We arrived in time to see Rick finish off his league set with a 221 (if I recall correctly).  He was telling us he was struggling, I wish I could shoot a game like that when struggling  

We visited a bit and hit the lanes.  Rick was a gracious host and allowed me to beat him the 1st game.  After that it was all Rick.  Doc almost shut him out game 2, but Rick would have none of that.  We left Hawthorne Lanes around midnight and I took Doc back to downtown and took the scenic route back to my hotel in Elk Grove Village/Schaumberg.  I got back about 2:30PM.
 
Friday was time for the Pete.  I will never complain about LA traffic again.  I headed for the I90 at 3PM and arrived to pick up Doc at 5PM  I was sure we were not going to make it to the Petersen for the 6:30PM scheduled start time.  As Doc knows now, I hate traffic.  We did make it on time and the squad was late.  Thankfully I had time to chill.  PK and Rick were there when we arrived.

We were able to watch the earlier squad finish up.  Everyone was booted out of the area and the lanes were prepared for us.  Equipment, 2 balls maximum, are checked in and taken.  The next time you see the balls is when you go to your lanes.  Once all is prepared they announce to enter through the golden gates and the bell is rung.

In we walk and we begin on lanes 9&10.  Rick is able to stay and watch us roll our first few frames.  First 3 games I shoot 110-175-145.  My goal is to break 100 every game, so far goal met.  

After game 3 we get a break.  After the break we return to continue on lanes 15-16.  On lane 15 the 2 pin is off spot and on lane 16 the 3 pin is off spot.  My second 3 games are 110-159-114.  My goal is still in tact.

Another break after game 6.  We continued with lanes 5-6.  I swear there was a force field around the headpin on this pair  I started with a couple spares and couldn't hit the headpin to save my life the rest of the game.  My goal was not met this game 92  Yes, I can say I had the low game of the group and the only sub100 game  I did redeem myself, sort of, the last game with a 167.  My 8 game total was 1072.
 
PK was leading us all through the 1st 7 games.  I did manage to edge him out after the last game.  But when comparing tournament average to entering average, I was probably the biggest minus.

All in all we had a great time and I will have to go with the sign hung just inside the Golden Gates "Pete, this is absolutely the next to last time I bowl this."
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Re: Chicago & the Petersen Classic
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2004, 09:40:45 AM »
TP,
Well, now you've had your inaugural "Pete" and you can shoot lights out next year!     I can't say anything yet, since I still have two weeks before I go through the Golden Gate.

It was nice seeing you, Doc, and PK last weekend, as well.

I hope you weren't still shell-shocked when you got Cincy.  I'm sure you did better in the Hoinke.  I haven't been through all the threads yet, so maybe you started another one about that.
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Re: Chicago & the Petersen Classic
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2004, 12:25:23 PM »
Rick,  I don't know if you saw it but SrKegler started the thread.  In case you didn't, I did bowl better at the Hoinke.  Not great for doubles 193-126-167.  Sunday was better 193-211-201.  So I was able to overcome the Petersen by Sunday
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Re: Chicago & the Petersen Classic
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2004, 10:25:04 AM »
RW

Say it's not so!!!  You bowled Doc and Thong Princess on the Hawthorn scratch trios shot!!!! Ray Charles averages 225 on that condition.  Did you just keep banging away while they were looking for the line or did you at least let them know how the shot normally plays?  If you actually bowled them for cash, the normal 10% will keep me from turning you in to the Hawthorn ehtic squad.

TP and Doc sorry I missed you when you were in town, we'll have to catch up next time.

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Re: Chicago & the Petersen Classic
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2004, 10:44:48 AM »
Ouch, Capt!

I'll give you your 10% of nothing next time I see you.     We were just having a bit of social interaction at the lanes.

BTW, as we both know, my signature is no lie!  
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AdrianS

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Re: Chicago & the Petersen Classic
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2004, 10:47:05 AM »
If Mr Charles can shoot 225 on that now then who knows what someone with a heartbeat could shoot on it, damn!!!
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Re: Chicago & the Petersen Classic
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2004, 11:00:32 AM »
I must say that it was great to meet Ric and Hawthorn lanes is a very nice house.  The shot was good especially after league was over.  I wish our shot was that good before we even get started.

I was tired after the plane flight and hadn't eaten anything for at least 12 hours.  I managed to bowl average without any warm up so that was okay.  I also only brought 2 balls with me.

I think it would be quite possible to shoot deuce easily in this house if one wanted to.  There is a large area to miss.  

Bowling the Peterson was great.  I had no expectations but to average 125 and I did.  I wasn't expecting to cash and just went there for fun.  After I threw a great shot and left the 4-7-9-10 with a great entry angle with a 14 lb plastic ball I had to turn around and laugh.  I have to say I never shot under 100.  I actually had one lane figured out and got a strike on every frame.  The other side was another story.  The shot was right around 13-14 board at the breakpoint.  I definitely would bring different equipment next time.  Definitely need a ball that can get through the guardian.  Chicago was a lot of fun and I will probably get back there to shoot it again someday.


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