We had our house close down about 12 years ago. The elderly, female owner wanted cashed out. While I was in the midst of obtaining a partner and financing, a large tire store next door gave her the cash.
We were without a house for 9 years. There were none any closer than 45 miles and it was old and facing closure. No other houses for 90 miles and all over mountain passes.
We have been bowling now for 4 years in a new house but it just isn't the same. It is owned and operated by non-bowlers. They don't know and don't care. It is better than not bowling at all.
TT
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"Following the course of least resistance makes for crooked rivers and crooked men."