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xrayjay

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really, this early?
« on: February 27, 2014, 10:49:45 AM »
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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Re: really, this early?
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2014, 10:53:31 AM »
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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Re: really, this early?
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2014, 11:30:40 AM »
Which center and yes I believe there new mode is ramping up cosmic type bowling
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Re: really, this early?
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2014, 11:42:02 AM »
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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Re: really, this early?
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2014, 11:43:07 AM »
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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Re: really, this early?
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2014, 12:01:30 PM »
I bet they're making a ton of money with it!

Said no bowler ever.
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Re: really, this early?
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2014, 12:05:21 PM »
Keep in mind it's not 'bowlers' they want it's customers...
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Re: really, this early?
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2014, 12:12:47 PM »
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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Re: really, this early?
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2014, 12:14:54 PM »
Quote from: itsallaboutme on February 27, 2014, 10:53:31 AM
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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Re: really, this early?
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2014, 12:17:05 PM »
Quote from: bowl400 on February 27, 2014, 11:43:07 AM
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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Re: really, this early?
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2014, 12:31:54 PM »
Yes, stop by.  We bowl the 2PM squad on Saturday and both squads on Sunday.
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Re: really, this early?
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2014, 12:40:12 PM »
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.
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