Author Topic: The Gathering 2008 - Roll Call (Read 14605 times)

ThongPrincess · « **on:** April 26, 2008, 03:07:47 PM »

I realize it is still about 3 months away, but I decided to start this to get an idea of who is coming and put everything together.

Details so far:

Dates Officially - Friday 7/24 - Sunday 7/27

Bowling will be at:
Creekside Lanes
1450 Trade Mart Blvd
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
(336)771-9800

Hotel most have stayed at in the past:
Extended Stay America Winston-Salem Hanes Mall Blvd
1995 Hampton Inn Ct
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(336)768-0075
Rates $69.99 - $94.99/night

Golf

Nollster is organizing tee times at Tanglewood for Thursday. The Championship course is $37 to play all day. It's a great course with many great views of the beach!! Looking to go off pretty early in the morning so we can get 2 rounds in. Please let him know if you are planning on playing some golf!
(copied from his post on page 3)
Tee Times 8:20 & 8:28

Thursday afternoon some show up for bowling.

Friday Evening Scotch Doubles
Check-In 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Bowl 7:30PM

Saturday Afternoon
Bragging Rights Tournament
Time TBA

Group Dinner Time TBA
Low Entry/No Limit Poker Tournament at Striders home, also Billards & Darts & Home Brew available

Sunday
For those who just cannot get enough bowling - Ron generally works with those who want his help

In the past some participants have been able to get equipment donated to give away. If anyone has anything, post it in this thrread.

Definitely Attending
Magic Carpet & Karen - Hosts extraordinaire
ThongPrinces - Tuesday
JessN16 & Melena - Friday
Toma Tuesday(?)
Nollster Tuesday(?)
Strider & Wife
Joe Falco (The Energizer Bunny) - Friday
crazyyankee & wife
kev3inp & Diane - Thursday
williewc Friday or Saturday
Graaille
SrKegler & [deleted] lefty Thursday
a_ak57 & 3 friends Thrsday
Alakazam & Jo Ann Thursday
novawagonmaster & Shannon Wednesday
janderson, Kat, j's brother & nephew(s) Friday
JPRLane1
9cline Thursday
WillynHook, Mindy, Sharon and Josh(Mr & Mrs WyllinHook & The Chaos Twins)
Thursday
lexlefty Saturday
Andy WS
LuckyLefty Friday
Scolai and Wife Friday
mmike1053
*Coach Jim Saturday
*Jturly46
*mbrown205

Maybe Attending
Frank the Tank
leftyinsnellville
lexlefty's brother & teammate
Mutilated1 & Kitten
*Big Willy Style
*Powermachine-
*chaos10187
*BeefSTL
*hawkeye4life
*T Brockette
*triggerman & 2 sons
*Spider Ball Bowler

* names from the original post * will be removed when signed on here
Golf Interest
Nollster
Toma
Strider
crazyyankee & wife
mmike1053

If you are definitely attending or maybe attending, sign in and list when you plan to arrive.
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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

Edited on 7/18/2008 10:55 PM

Edited on 7/19/2008 2:08 PM

leftyinsnellville · « **Reply #61 on:** July 16, 2008, 09:26:12 AM »

Although I'm sitting for the bar exam the following Tuesday and Wednesday, let me see if I can talk the wife into coming. It's only about a 5 hour drive for us, and I can study during the drive.

I have several balls that haven't been drilled yet, and my wife has one ball yet to be drilled. If there is someone around there that can give us a discount on the price of drilling, perhaps I can convince her that the savings will offset the cost of the trip. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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(formerly leftyinhawaii)

WillynHook · « **Reply #62 on:** July 16, 2008, 01:14:47 PM »

Looking forward to it. Everything is ready. And, just so you know what
you may be in for with the twins here they are....

The Chaos Twins

They can not be contained. Maybe there should be an extra bowling handicap
for twin interference? Actually, they are usually happy and well
behaved.

Dr. Joe

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Dr. Joseph Howard
Joe's Physics Page

"Imagine what you could do,
if you could do what you imagine"

Physics Researcher
... Current Active Ball Arsenal
....... Cobalt Bomb <<-- Favorite
....... G-Force - occasionally
....... Crystal Spare <<-- Spare
....... Angular One - occasionally
....... The Buzz - Really good
....... BlackWidow Pearl - might sell

Truth in Bowling Stats

.... High Series: 776
.... High Game: 300
.... High Game Sport Shot: 256

ThongPrincess · « **Reply #63 on:** July 16, 2008, 09:22:47 PM »

quote:

Actually, they are usually happy and well behaved.

That's what ALL parents say about their little ones

But seriously, they are very cute!

mmike, you might check with some who are coming alone. I hope it can be worked out.

leftyinsnellville - I'll add you to the maybe list and hope you can make 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

novawagonmaster · « **Reply #64 on:** July 17, 2008, 06:42:00 AM »

How can we identify one another?
I can't be the only one who only knows everybody by a screen name

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Jon (in Ohio)
aka: Rico Swerve~

ThongPrincess · « **Reply #65 on:** July 17, 2008, 09:05:56 AM »

quote:
How can we identify one another?
I can't be the only one who only knows everybody by a screen name
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Jon (in Ohio)
aka: Rico Swerve~

Ron has us sign in with our real name an user name. Lanes are set aside for us, so when you stop at the desk and say you are a part of the BR Invasion, you are pointed in the right direction. We also introduce ourselves to eachother. I always tell my screen name first. After they get done laughing, I tell them the real name.

We did have name tags one year with the screen and real names.
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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

janderson · « **Reply #66 on:** July 17, 2008, 09:27:27 AM »

quote:
How can we identify one another?
I can't be the only one who only knows everybody by a screen name

I wondered that last year as well. Just come on in, jump on a lane, and everyone will introduce themselves to you. Except for maybe a couple of the shy/shier ones (isn't "shier" a strange word? At least, it looks strange) who will get pulled into the overall melee.

Last year we discussed doing name tags this year. All we need is some sticky-sided paper and a felt tip pen.

What day are you planning to arrive? I'll wear my
Geek. t-shirt so everyone knows who and what I am

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J.J. "Waterola Kid" Anderson, the bLowling King : Kill the back row

Nollster · « **Reply #67 on:** July 17, 2008, 11:56:33 AM »

For the golfers in the group:

We have 2 tee times for Thursday on the Championship course (8:20 & 8:28). We have room for a total of 8 golfers. At this point the following people have shown an interest:
Nollster
Toma
Strider
CrazyYankee & wife
mmike1053

If anyone else is interested, please let me know ASAP!!

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Nollster

Summer league
Winter League

crazyyankee · « **Reply #68 on:** July 17, 2008, 12:26:43 PM »

Nollster just letting you know me and my wife are playing golf and will be there around 7:45 and 8:00.at the course.
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Allen Greenberg

FOS lane 1 destroy's the pins.
cherry bomb
solid uranium
g-force
enriched uranium
tsunami
red xxxl buzzsaw

novawagonmaster · « **Reply #69 on:** July 17, 2008, 01:47:28 PM »

quote:
quote:
How can we identify one another?
I can't be the only one who only knows everybody by a screen name

I wondered that last year as well. Just come on in, jump on a lane, and everyone will introduce themselves to you. Except for maybe a couple of the shy/shier ones (isn't "shier" a strange word? At least, it looks strange) who will get pulled into the overall melee.

Last year we discussed doing name tags this year. All we need is some sticky-sided paper and a felt tip pen.

What day are you planning to arrive? I'll wear my
Geek. t-shirt so everyone knows who and what I am

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J.J. "Waterola Kid" Anderson, the bLowling King : Kill the back row

Shannon and I will be arriving Wednesday evening. Not sure what time yet, as we plan on killing some time in the mountains on the way down. I would not expect to meet up with the group until Thursday.

I think name tags are a great idea.
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Jon (in Ohio)
aka: Rico Swerve~

LuckyLefty · « **Reply #70 on:** July 17, 2008, 02:52:38 PM »

Wow....almost 100% I will be there Friday afternoon....sweet!

Haven't bowled much lately(excuse preparation) but always enjoy!

REgards,

Luckylefty
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Open the door...see what's possible...and just walk right on through...that's how easy success feels..

janderson · « **Reply #71 on:** July 17, 2008, 03:18:44 PM »

TP - my older brother and younger nephew will be attending for sure. The other nephew is still a maybe.

ThongPrincess · « **Reply #72 on:** July 17, 2008, 03:23:27 PM »

I'll update.

I am pretty sure I have some name tags around, I tried to use them the first day of class several years ago. I'll bring them with me and leave them at the desk.

Tonight will be a good test of the knee. I bowl the Petersen. I have been taking my leagues off and resting the knee. It feels a lot better, but still not 100%. LL you're not the only one preparing excuses

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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

Edited on 7/17/2008 3:29 PM

bnsk300 · « **Reply #73 on:** July 18, 2008, 08:59:59 AM »

Hey Everybody,
I am really excited about everyone coming this year. We are going to have some special breakfast items Sat AM. and as always Scotch Doubles Fri PM. If anyone needs a partner let me know so I can start looking. Hate to hear that some people aren't going to make it this year. Just remember any time you are in the area stop in. Ron is still working on bringing me out of my shyness. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Susan
Creekside Lanes

JOE FALCO · « **Reply #74 on:** July 18, 2008, 09:14:44 AM »

I'm going to be there Friday morning (or early afternoon) .. just this morning my wife started backing out of the trip. Her feeling is that there will not be enough time to ready ourselves for our Vegas trip on Monday July 28. I was planning to use her as a partner in the SCOTCH DOUBLES .. looks like I now need a partner!

I will only be staying the one night .. have to leave on Saturday! I look forward to the get together and Saturday breakfast sounds GREAT!

See all of you on Friday .. have a safe trip!
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O

ThongPrincess · « **Reply #75 on:** July 18, 2008, 06:42:27 PM »

Joe,
Kay will be missed.

You're leaving for Vegas Monday? Will you be flying? If so, what airlines? The reason I ask is my flight out of Raleigh Durham has a stop and it is Vegas. It would be funny if it was the same flight.

Also, if Toma doesn't mind sharing and you don't find a partner I'd be honored to partner up with you as well as Toma.

Susan,
You do really need to work on that shyness issue. One of these years you'll come out of your shell

It will be good to see you again.

Knee update - I bowled the Petersen yesterday, 8 games pain free. At least the knee was pain free, the ego definitely bruised

Next year it is only the Blue Dot.
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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

Edited on 7/18/2008 7:00 PM

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