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fuzzy73212

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First 800
« on: September 20, 2009, 06:05:22 AM »
Finally, after 28 years of bowling, I got my first 800 last Thursday. I finally feel like the monkey is off my back.  Already have 7 300 games, 2-299's and 2-298's.  Anyone else feel the same way after their first one?
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THIRTYSIXRED

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Re: First 800
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2009, 03:45:32 PM »
I was just shocked when I realized with 4 frames left I still had a chance to do it.  Needed 3 strikes and a 7 fill.  Tossed the last 4 strikes (actually ran the last 10 strikes) for 803.  

Never really felt I was good enough to go that distance as my high game is still 287 and that was not included in the 800 series

278-257-268=803

Congrats on the 800, it truly is a very difficult thing to do.
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Hogsharley

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Re: First 800
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2009, 03:54:39 PM »
Congrat's. What were the scores?
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Re: First 800
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2009, 04:27:49 PM »

  Nice shooting, and yes what were the scores.
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Re: First 800
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2009, 04:49:37 PM »

Congratulations!!


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Re: First 800
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2009, 06:26:37 PM »
Congratulations on a great series.


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Re: First 800
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2009, 07:33:24 PM »
nice job. I've had a 780 and a 776, but no 800's yet. hopefully some day...
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Re: First 800
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2009, 08:08:01 PM »
I was shocked when I got my first one.  I was in a slump and having some timing issues.  Had just worked with someone the week before trying to get re-aligned and something just clicked.  That and I ended up needing the front ten the last game.  It's great feeling...just remember it and the fact that you can do it!!  

Congrats on the set...800's just aren't easy, I don't care what shot you bowl on.
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Fuller300

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Re: First 800
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2009, 09:37:05 PM »
Shot my first one a few weeks ago and it felt great... big relief to get the forst one out of the way
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Re: First 800
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2009, 10:14:34 PM »
good shooting

Now go shoot some more
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Re: First 800
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2009, 04:27:39 AM »
Congrats! Completely felt that way after my first one! Didn't have mine until 2005 after too many years of bowling.  Shot 227, 290, 300 in my final tournament in the military.<p>
Just shot my 2nd one tonight! Shot 267, 268 and 288 for my personal best 823!
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fuzzy73212

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Re: First 800
« Reply #11 on: September 22, 2009, 08:42:35 PM »
Scores were 299,245,256 and thank you all very much for the props!!
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kidlost2000

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Re: First 800
« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2009, 08:53:19 PM »
That is awesome. Congrats.


Felt the same with mine last year. Me and my older brother started bowling about the same time and he has 3-4 300s, and shot 825 two years ago. He has always bowled two nights a week and sometimes three.

Due to work I've only been able to bowl one night a week and the few times I'm able to catch tournaments and sub some I notice a huge difference in my average and consistancy. I finally shot my first 300,800 last year and felt a lot better knowing I was capable. I just don't get to bowl as much as I should to get those chances. My previous highs were 299(nine pin) and 795.
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Re: First 800
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2009, 04:57:46 AM »
Very nice shootin.
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Re: First 800
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2009, 12:24:52 PM »
Awesome man, congrats!
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