Post by: ThongPrincess on July 25, 2007, 10:03:37 AM
In case anyone cares, I arrived safe and sound from LAX by way of Phoenix and Raleigh Durham to Winston Salem. I plan on making my appearance at Creekside Lanes tomorrow.
As a teammate of mine say every Monday night - "Let the Games Begin!"
For all traveling any distance, safe travels and see you soon!
For those unable to attend, regular updates will be posted!
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"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
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Post by: Strider on July 25, 2007, 08:14:52 PM
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Post by: Strider on July 25, 2007, 08:28:42 PM
Ron (Magic Carpet) + Karen
Andy (Andy_WS) + Cindy
Geoff (Strider) + Letricia
Colleen (Thongprincess)
Jim (Nollster)
Toma (Toma)
Kevin (kev3inp) + wife
Allen (crazyyankee)
Frank (FrankTheTank)
Steve Brooks
Glen (glen28) + Linda
Andy (a_ak57) + friend
Jesse (JPRLane1)
janderson + wife
Alakazam + wife
Jim (CoachJim)
That's all the "definites" from the big post. Even with the late cancellations of some regulars, 24 isn't a bad count.
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Post by: crazyyankee on July 25, 2007, 08:33:28 PM
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Post by: ThongPrincess on July 25, 2007, 09:06:35 PM
The flight from LAX to Phoenix was too short and the pilot kept coming on to let us know we were not taking the usual route. There was unstable air masses and we had to go farther north. Anyhow no sleep on that part. From Phoenix to Raleigh I was next to a lady who was very sweet, but liked to talk. That combined with a kid behind me who liked to randomly kick the seat as hard as he could. So no sleep on that part either.
I am forcing myself to stay up a while longer so I don't wake up at 3AM
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"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: shipper50 on July 26, 2007, 05:55:58 AM
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I thought about stopping by the center, but on 2 hours sleep I decided to just hang at the hotel. I bowled league last night, updated our website & standings, then decided I had better pack. At about 1 Am I finally got to bed and up 3AM to catch the 4AM FlyAway bus to LAX for a 6:05AM flight.
The flight from LAX to Phoenix was too short and the pilot kept coming on to let us know we were not taking the usual route. There was unstable air masses and we had to go farther north. Anyhow no sleep on that part. From Phoenix to Raleigh I was next to a lady who was very sweet, but liked to talk. That combined with a kid behind me who liked to randomly kick the seat as hard as he could. So no sleep on that part either.
I am forcing myself to stay up a while longer so I don't wake up at 3AM
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"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
You mean you got That kid that kicks the seat? I thought I told him the last time he kicked my seat I would change seats with him and see how he liked it. His mother didnt know what to say?
Have a good trip
Shipper
Post by: directdrill on July 26, 2007, 06:00:47 AM
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You mean you got That kid that kicks the seat? I thought I told him the last time he kicked my seat I would change seats with him and see how he liked it. His mother didnt know what to say?
Have a good trip
Shipper
Shipper,
LMAO!!!That is the best way I've read to deal with "That Kid." Thanks for the tip, I'll do that next time that happens on a plane.
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Post by: JPRLane1 on July 26, 2007, 07:33:40 AM
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Post by: ThongPrincess on July 26, 2007, 08:11:57 AM
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"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: lexlefty on July 26, 2007, 06:06:43 PM
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Post by: jjweb on July 26, 2007, 10:00:54 PM
Oh yeah, how much are the games?
-Josh
Post by: ThongPrincess on July 26, 2007, 10:34:42 PM
Friday some will be arriving at the center as early as 10AM. I'll be there some time between 10 and noon. Ron will make his appearance early afternoon.
lexlefty -
It will be good to see you again.
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"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: WillynHook on July 27, 2007, 04:00:19 PM
I wish ya'all good times and good bowling. Wish we were there.
Dr. Joe
Post by: ThongPrincess on July 27, 2007, 10:19:00 PM
You are missed! Some have already asked about you. We sure hope to see you next year, with the whole clan
For those of you who remember the Friday Night Scotch Doubles, I redeemed myself with Toma. Last year I bowled with Rick Wunder and Toma. I left pretty much makable spares for Rick. I wasn't so kind to Toma. I left him some really ugly yet interesting splits
. This year I only left him 2 splits and 1 washout. I have been forgiven for last year .--------------------
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"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Edited on 7/27/2007 11:02 PM
Post by: ThongPrincess on July 27, 2007, 11:09:12 PM
Very Cool! Several are planning to get to the center around 10 or 10:30AM. We may not get on the lanes until areoung noon due to the juniors and others there Sat AM. Who knows I may help coach the Juniors.
While I my offer some pointers, you're probably better off getting them from Ron - he is #1 Coach in the World - just ask the two gentlemen from Italy who are here. I am assuming you are looking for bowling tips
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"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: ThongPrincess on July 27, 2007, 11:43:57 PM
Ron always has his camera ready for this group! You just never know when one of us might just be coachable, or give him something interesting to shoot Actally he told me I'd be a 200 average bowler before I leave Monday. He shot some video today, but I didn't get the chance to talk with him about it.
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: ThongPrincess on July 28, 2007, 12:05:06 AM
Bowling before the tourney will on be the house shot. Once the patterns are put out noone bowls on the lanes until the tourney. We get about 10 minutes of practice. Most people test out the three patterns dring that time.
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Edited on 7/28/2007 0:09 AM
Post by: Strider on July 28, 2007, 12:06:06 AM
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Post by: Graaille on July 28, 2007, 08:23:26 PM
Post by: mumzie on July 28, 2007, 10:01:06 PM
We're with you in spirit.
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Post by: ThongPrincess on July 29, 2007, 12:24:13 AM
With handicap, I actually went to the plus - +36 or 1036 for 5. We eliminated one game so we could get to dinner at a reasonable time and those playing pool or poker would have time to play. My pair was a_akK57, his friend Andrew (yes Andy does hace a friend
), Alakazam, and his wife, JoAnn. We had 34 participants in the tourney and Deadeye won the bragging rights T-Shirt and Lane #1 bowling Ball. My personal scores were Cheetah 1 - 149, House 1 - 166, "R" 175, Cheetah 2 - 168, and House 2 - 178 = 836 (I am going by memory, so I may be off a bit on some, but I am sure of game 1, 3, and 5 and close on 2 & 4) My most memorabel shot was leaving the Greek Church 4-6-7-8-10 and converting it. I intented to at least cover the 4-7-8 and hoped to get maybe the 10, was I surprised when the ten fell into the 6
I was told the head count was 47 this year. It has been outstandint, though Joe Falco we missed your uplifting spirti and endless energy. Darold and Cheri your presence has been missed even more this year than last. Dr Joe, MMike1053, Lucky Lefty, JohnP, and anyone I might have left out that has attended int he past, we missed you. If anyone has heard from BigWillyStyle, let us know, he has gone MIA and his humor and outgoing personality is deeply missed. All of you are our family and we enjoy meeting up annually.
This year has been especially sweet. I come and feel like I am coming home to some very special people. The Creekside Staff are so welcoming and friendly, Ron and Karen are the best hosts anyone could imagine. Geoff and Letricia are generous in opening their home to us for poker, pool, and just plain a good time. We have been joined by 2 gentlemen who came from Italy to be coached by Ron. They have been so much fun to have with us, Pebo (sp?) from Sicily and Arti from Rome. What wonderful people.
Tomorrow will be the last day for those of us unwilling to see it all end. Some have already gone on their way and I wish them a safe trip to wherever they call home.
Mumzie -
Whenever we gather, we know it is only a small part of the family and those not here in person, are here in spirit.
Each year this just gets better and better, and it gets harder and harder to say good-bye. I firmly believe, as Ron has said a few times during The Gathering, "Bowlers are the best people in the world."
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: JOE FALCO on July 30, 2007, 10:55:07 AM
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Post by: LuckyLefty on July 30, 2007, 08:46:10 PM
It's nice to be thought of!
I just must say....This year...life is "different".
From the high of having my 12 year old son with me 2 years ago.
What a thrill for me(He's bowling great by the way...at least when I'm around to be thumped!).
To this year not having him up to come on this trip.
I missed all; and almost made a day trip out of it! The differentness of this year ended up precluded it!
To a next year that brings me to the gathering.
REgards,
Luckylefty
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