Well, it's time to replace my trusty Vis-A-Ball. It's tracked up beyond polish now.
I have a couple of choices for a spare ball, and I can't figure out what I should do.
I have a silver white dot, circa 1979, that belonged to my dad. My dad passed away in 1988, and this is the only ball of his that I have. Should I plug it and use it for my spare ball, or should I leave it alone and buy a new white dot?
The money isn't really an option - it's not enough difference to really matter.

I kinda want to use my dad's ball - I think it would make me feel good. But, at the same time, it's the only thing I still have that fit his hand - kinda neat to put my fingers in the ball and remember his hands.

I can't decide - what would you do?


Edited on 1/6/2004 4:09 PM

I have to agree. I would deffinitly keep it JUST as it is and have it for remembrence. Just get a cheap plastic, but yea, I wouldnt plug his.
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15 years and still going strong! 15 years old that is! DA DA DAAAAAA!! UP UP AND AWAY! TO THE BAT CAVE ROBIN!

My Mom passed away ten years ago and one of my gifts from my Dad was her 10 lb. green White Dot.  Even if I was throwing 10 lbs. I wouldn't drill it because it was hers, and I just like testing the fit of the ball to remember her.

I'd buy a new White Dot
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i say just go ahead and get a new spare ball and keep your dads ball just like it is to remember him by.

That's a good question. On one hand plug and redrill so the memories of him are there when you pick the ball up to use. But on the other hand like you said only thing to remember him. I have an old Blue Dot that was my uncle's who passed away when I was about 5 that sits up stairs and does not get used just because it was his. Tough question to answer. Do you want to remember him at home looking at the ball or when you are bowling and using it.?
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time to leave South Dakota

Keep Dad at home, with you.

REgards,

Luckylefty
PS get an unsentimental spare ball!

You know everyone is saying to not use it, and if you don't...then you have a VERY good reason. My dad passed away 5 years ago and while he wasn't a bowler (mom was) he owned and operated a couple automotive businesses. He had more tools than anyone I have ever known. When he passed, I got them, and every time I use them...I just get that feeling, like he is there. I understand that most tools are more durable than bowling balls, but I'm sure that you would be able to get years and years of use out of it. I think it was Danny Weisman that has had the same spare ball for like 13-14 years, and you can only imagine how many shots he has taken with it. I personally think that it would be great to have a little help on those pesky ten pins. In addition he probably left many 10 pins that you could help settle the score with his ball.

 To me sentimental things are great...because it reminds us of happier times, but nothing replaces the feeling of being able to use the things that I saw my dad use so often.