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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: xrayjay on February 27, 2014, 10:49:45 AM
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I don't get to go practice much and I don't bowl leagues either, so I was eager to go bowling since I took off early from work yesterday. I still had my "just in case" equipment in the locker at the alley, which gave me more time to pratice before I had to pick up the kids - it was around 2:30pm.
I noticed the Center had did some touch-up paint job outside which was nice to see. But, I noticed it was kind of dark looking from the outside while looking for a parking spot. I walked in and I thought they turned the alley into a Night/Disco club!! Cosmic bowling was on big time! With only 5 lanes being use.
Did AMF do this to all centers? It seems like they are desperate to make $$$$.
I ended up leaving and not bowling. I don't mind cosmic bowling, it's actually good for practice, but I wasn't in the mood for it. Loud music, lights all over, and a large projector screen showing videos. Not for me at 2:30 in the afternoon.
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Actually, you're lucky they were open. A majority of their centers aren't opening 'til 4 p.m. most of the week.
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Which center and yes I believe there new mode is ramping up cosmic type bowling
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I know you said you weren't in the mood for all of those shenanigans, but.......I purposely practice during open play, as close as possible to a kiddie birthday party, and when they have the speakers pumping loud music.
It really hones my focus.
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They announced it a few weeks ago. Other than league time, all other hours open could be devoted to what they call "Extreme" bowling. Makes the practice sessions a lot tougher ;D
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I bet they're making a ton of money with it!
Said no bowler ever.
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Keep in mind it's not 'bowlers' they want it's customers...
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It's Landpark Ric. I figured it was to attrack non league bowlers to the center. I did say there was only 5 lanes used, but the parking lot had some cars out there. So I assume the bar was busy.
Yes, it's a good way to practice with all the noise and lights, but I just wasn't in the mood. I guess for now, I have no choice but to practice in the dark. I already have bad eyes from looking at X-ray images all day lol :D
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Actually, you're lucky they were open. A majority of their centers aren't opening 'til 4 p.m. most of the week.
damn mike, I thought opening at noon or 1 was bad.... I guess we lucky over here...
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They announced it a few weeks ago. Other than league time, all other hours open could be devoted to what they call "Extreme" bowling. Makes the practice sessions a lot tougher ;D
Jim, hope to see you in two weeks. I'm not bowling the tourney, but I will stop by to see how everyone is doing...it's been a long while. :D
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Yes, stop by. We bowl the 2PM squad on Saturday and both squads on Sunday.
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There are only a few AMF centers in CT, none near me. The only effect it has on me is the guy I call on in on of the centers used to open at 9 a.m. Now he is only able to do it twice a week so I have to remember the days.
They must have had a league bowl that morning otherwise they wouldn't have opened. AMF website says they don't open til 4 on Tuesdays. You could have shown up Tuesday afternoon and been like WTF.