Author Topic: Magic Carpet Gathering (Read 8877 times)

SrKegler · « **on:** May 28, 2005, 02:57:57 PM »

Just talked to RonC, the gathering this year will be July 22-24, Creekside Lanes, Winston-Salem, NC

Who's coming. Whole bunch of newbies out there that haven't had the pleasure of beating up on me.

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SrKegler · « **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2005, 10:36:26 AM »

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Joe -
Sr. Keg already sent me some info -- should be a great time!! Looking forward to it! How many balls do we bring??

Edited on 5/31/2005 10:10 AM

Doesn't matter. Bear in mind there is no money involved, everything is simply to have some fun. Scores really don't matter other than bragging rights.

A little info about the house. Brunswick lanes, pro-anvil I believe, with the ray charles downlane markers. Sweetspot for the THS is 10 board at 40'.

We can probably talk Ron into putting out this years ABC shot and maybe the US open or one of the PBA shots. Might have to start another post to see what everyone wants. Afterall, its your gathering, Ron wants to make it as memorable as possible.

Suggestions anyone.
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BigWillyStyle · « **Reply #17 on:** May 31, 2005, 10:47:59 AM »

I'm really interested in making the trip, if for nothing else, so that some of the people on BR will actually see THE Big Willy Style (I'm referring to the back-up ball I throw)! Anyway, need to get some info from you guys...message me with hotels, times, address, and most importantly...if you'll actually let a back-up bowler around real bowlers!!!

Big Willy Style

Hope to see some of ya in a couple months...
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Nollster · « **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:10:05 AM »

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Doesn't matter. Bear in mind there is no money involved, everything is simply to have some fun. Scores really don't matter other than bragging rights.

Oh, I'm there for the fun, too....Couldn't bowl for money if my life depended on it!!

Just love to show off my balls!

Wouldn't mind any non-THS shot, but the ABC, US Open or something where you have to play way outside would be nice....

boytoy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:24:25 AM »

Last year was really fun..I think the only person I actually beat was Ron

Was fun none the less. I think I will actually stay at a hotel this year and not drive back and forth! 2 hours of driving just plain sux! Besides I'm getting almost as old as Joe Faclo!

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Magic Carpet · « **Reply #20 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:36:49 AM »

Ball Reviews / Bowl 4 Fun.com gathering July 22-24

Here is a Yahoo map of where Creekside Lanes is located.
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=1450+trademart+blvd&csz=winston+salem%2Cnc&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=

Creekside Lanes
1450 Trademart Blvd.
Winston Salem, NC 27127

My email address if you need more info:
rclifton@triad.rr.com

The hotel I suggest is Extended Stay America. It is clean and cheap!
Use the Winston Salem / Hanes Mall location.
You can find it on www.extendedstayamerica.com for a map. It just one exit from the bowling center.
http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/minisite/default.asp?hotelID=736

Extended StayAmerica
Winston-Salem - Hanes Mall Blvd.
1995 Hampton Inn Ct.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103

I think this is about the 3rd or 4th year I have done this.
People have come from as far away as Ca. and Wa.

We have a good time, bowl a LOT (games are only $1.50)
We usually have a bragging rights tournament and the winner gets a T-shirt signed by all.
This is not a Ron Clifton 3 day bowling clinic but I am always willing to help the attendees out when they askâ€¦for free of course.

I hope to see lots of you thereâ€¦Even you lurkers out there that enjoy reading the post but never post anything.

Ron Clifton

Nollster · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2005, 02:45:45 PM »

The hotel room is reserved!! Can't back out now!!

debs130 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 31, 2005, 03:03:14 PM »

I really wanted to come this year, but I'll be returning home from Indiana (Junior Gold) just a few days before that. Shucks!

Debbie

SrKegler · « **Reply #23 on:** May 31, 2005, 03:58:09 PM »

OK guys, now we have another little problem. Lane 1 has donated a H20 ball, hat, & shirt to be given out during this years BR gathering.

I ordered a 15# ball, medium shirt.

Give me some ideas on how to give them away that is fair to everyone.
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ThongPrincess · « **Reply #24 on:** May 31, 2005, 05:48:34 PM »

Since it looks like this is a for sure, I'll start looking for a sub for the Friday and Monday. I'll also start looking into airfare. The Extended Stay America is a nice, clean, cheap place to stay. They even accept lefties from the land of nuts and fruits

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SrKegler · « **Reply #25 on:** May 31, 2005, 05:56:51 PM »

Alright MrsLoco!!! Sure glad to see you guys back. Can't wait to meet you.

You guys been out of the states for a while?

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Nollster · « **Reply #26 on:** May 31, 2005, 09:54:00 PM »

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OK guys, now we have another little problem. Lane 1 has donated a H20 ball, hat, & shirt to be given out during this years BR gathering.

I ordered a 15# ball, medium shirt.

Give me some ideas on how to give them away that is fair to everyone.

Well, you can count me out on the shirt -- if it ain't XXL, it ain't happening for me!!

Big thanks to Lane 1 for the stuff -- that's cool!! Drawing a blank on how to give them away though....

JPRLane1 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 31, 2005, 09:58:33 PM »

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OK guys, now we have another little problem. Lane 1 has donated a H20 ball, hat, & shirt to be given out during this years BR gathering.

I ordered a 15# ball, medium shirt.

Give me some ideas on how to give them away that is fair to everyone.
Well, you can count me out on the shirt -- if it ain't XXL, it ain't happening for me!! Big thanks to Lane 1 for the stuff -- that's cool!! Drawing a blank on how to give them away though....

Yeah really who wears medium, Real men wear XL and up. I know I do. Nice of the folks at Lane#1 though anyway you look at it.
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Magic Carpet · « **Reply #28 on:** May 31, 2005, 10:31:43 PM »

I have XXL shirts....What you think I don't run a class act?

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Actually I think I have some XXXL shirts.
Ron Clifton

Strider · « **Reply #29 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:07:38 PM »

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OK guys, now we have another little problem. Lane 1 has donated a H20 ball, hat, & shirt to be given out during this years BR gathering.

I ordered a 15# ball, medium shirt.

Give me some ideas on how to give them away that is fair to everyone.
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~~~SrK - Have balls, will travel

Spending the kids inheritance one tournament at a time.

I think we should just give it to the one who showed the most dedication by moving closest to Ron.

Maybe award the ball to the highest (handicap) score of whatever tournament format we come up with, and make the hat and shirt "door prizes". Maybe have a small raffle to help Ron pay for some expenses? I don't know how much trouble it would be to set up, but a skills competition might be fun also. I want a shot at the 45 pin rack. I want to see SrK leave one of his famous taps on that!

Thanks to Darold for arranging the prizes and Lane #1 for their generosity!
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JOE FALCO · « **Reply #30 on:** May 31, 2005, 11:38:28 PM »

How about giving it to the oldest attendee!

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