Two nights ago I made a new bowling ball. That's right. Made it. I took my freak out (the one I've repeatedly said was dead) and gave it some serious TLC. (last ditch effort before throwing the thing over a bridge) Adult swim was on, so while family guy, futurama, witch hunter robin, and...justice league (?) were on I used my mother's oven to bake up the ball. I put it in there at 150 for 30 mins on a piece of foil. Took it out (it was covered in oil btw) and wiped it down with orange clean. Back in at 160 for another 30, wiped it down the same. It was dripping oil at this point btw. Back in at 160 for 30 and wiped it down. I took it to the lanes yesterday. The thing is alive. It is scary how alive it is. It now out hooks my nugget and black cherry bomb. I don't even know if I want to throw anything else. it is not just sheer hook, but recovery late down the lane that has come back. I mean before, the thing just wouldn't move any boards. Now, it is like a new ball. It is better than I have ever had it before.
I put it back in the oven last night to try to get the rest of the oil out. After the first 30 mins (bringing the total to 2 hours btw) there was still some oil. Back in it went, this time just a few small beads came out, which in my opinion signifies that the ball is pretty much dry. I am really happy that I picked this up on this board. I think it was hamster that described this process of oil extraction, but I'm not exactly sure. I do know I read it on this board. I had previoulsly tried to just put it in the oven for 1 session, in the sun, clean and dull. Nothing worked like the treatment I just gave it.
CCB
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I bowl at country club bowl...not a very inventive name now is it.
