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kev3inp

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Ron Clifton return appearance
« on: December 29, 2008, 06:40:15 PM »
I have it on good authority that our own Ron Clifton will be making an unprecedented consecutive appearance on today's Let's Go Bowling show. I think it's really nice of him to help the show out by being a guest again, and he needn't take any guff from coach Zuben.  He's just jealous.

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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2008, 10:35:17 AM »
Yep I am on again today I guess they are really dragging the bottom of the barrel looking for someone to talk to.

Maybe they can help me set up a clinic down in sunny Florida. I could use some sunshine...not that I get to go outside much when I am doing a clinic.

Bowl great!
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kev3inp

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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2008, 02:45:56 PM »
You are far too modest, sir.  You have to know that we hang on every word. I know Diane and I really enjoy when you're on the show.  The time just seems to fly by.

  And it sounds like you could use a little sunshine.  Freezing rain there?  It's 76 here right now.  Tampa's a little colder, but nothing like up north right now.  

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Magic Carpet

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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2008, 02:55:39 PM »
Actually it is pretty nice today, like the mid 60s and clear.

Ron
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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2008, 03:52:17 PM »
Ron is still on if anyone wants to tune in.
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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2008, 09:18:29 AM »
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Yep I am on again today I guess they are really dragging the bottom of the barrel looking for someone to talk to.


Oi Vey.

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kev3inp

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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2008, 11:20:58 AM »
I thought it was a great appearance, and I'm glad to say Bill seemed a bit more respectful this time.  Maybe Ken said something.  We're going to start saving our pennies for when Ron comes down to Florida.
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Magic Carpet

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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #7 on: December 31, 2008, 04:10:21 PM »
Hi Kev,
What did Bill ever say that you thought was dis-respectful? I never heard anything like that. I doubt that was his intention anyway.

Ron Clifton
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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #8 on: December 31, 2008, 06:18:21 PM »
Coach Ron's encore appearance was a very pleasant surprise.  I enjoyed both of the last 2 shows a lot and he sure provided lots of great info.  Btw, I've been using the Magic Carpet for the past couple of years & love the stuff.  It beats the heck out of using white tape.
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Jay

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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #9 on: December 31, 2008, 07:18:12 PM »
I love it when Ron does that show.  He gives some very insiteful thoughts that are very interesting.  I hope he does more in the future.

One random question since they talked about Magic Carpet.  I know some people use Velcro as a substitute, and I've sampled Magic Carpet.  They don't look the same.  The carpet looks "grassy" I guess you could say while velcros is just plain soft.  I've stuck a piece of velcro in my thumb hole at home just to see what it feels like.  The feel is similar but it seems harder to get my thumb in the hole while it doesn't make my thumb feel as secure during the swing.  Does anyone know why there are these differences and if velcro is a legitimate substitute for the carpet?
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kev3inp

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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #10 on: December 31, 2008, 07:24:15 PM »
Ron, it really wasn't anything specific, it was more the tone he used.  Or the little dig like "It sounds like you're in North Carolina."  Was that a reference to the connection, or your accent?  Even Di said it sounded like he was trying to put you down.  Maybe we've misread his intention.  It just seemed like he was a lot nicer this time.  I'll double check when Ken posts the show, but you can check out what I said about the first one at bowlingboards.com.  One of the guys there was asking if you were a member.  Colleen has joined us, too.
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yeehayashi

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« Reply #11 on: December 31, 2008, 07:31:11 PM »
Strike Domination:  I've also tried velcro and the fit, feel & finish is just not the same or as good as Ron's Magic Carpet.  The adhesive on velcro is also less than ideal.  I find that the nap of the carpet is really way more comfortable and you do have 2 ways to affix the carpet, one gives you a quicker release.  If you position the end of the carpet that is marked in red closest to the edge of the thumbhole, you get the quick release.  If you place the red end towards the bottom of the thumbhole you get a bit more resistance.  Ron will send you a free sample of the magic carpet if you send him an email off of his website.  Hope this helps.
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Jay

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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #12 on: December 31, 2008, 11:49:30 PM »
Spence, I do agree from my little experience with each that the Magic Carpet is better.  I can't quite understand why, but I have a feeling it has at least something to do with the feel and the "grain" or "grassy" stuff if you will.  That's the best I can explain it, I'm sure you know what I mean though.  I have sampled the carpet before and I'm not sure if I can do that again, that seems like stealing now that I know what it's like lol.  When I sampled it, I got two pieces, the first I misplaced and couldn't get it to stick well enough anymore, and the second I got maybe two games of use on before having to drill out my thumb slug(which dropped 1/8"), so we just threw the piece away thinking it wouldn't stick another time just like the first.  The velcro I tried(industrial strength) sticks multiple times but sometimes the corners don't that becomes irritating to my thumb.

Sorry to hijack the thread like this, it's just interesting how different the products can be.  I really wonder how the Carpet is made.
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Re: Ron Clifton return appearance
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2009, 09:26:29 AM »
I have found that the MC will restick if you move it once.  If it doesn't you could use two sided carpet tape.  --  JohnP
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