The Bragging Rights Tournament was a blast. It was really funny I shot my 2nd best score on the "R" Shot. I wouldn't let any one call it the R_ _ O shot
With handicap, I actually went to the plus - +36 or 1036 for 5. We eliminated one game so we could get to dinner at a reasonable time and those playing pool or poker would have time to play. My pair was a_akK57, his friend Andrew (yes Andy does hace a friend
), Alakazam, and his wife, JoAnn. We had 34 participants in the tourney and Deadeye won the bragging rights T-Shirt and Lane #1 bowling Ball.
My personal scores were Cheetah 1 - 149, House 1 - 166, "R" 175, Cheetah 2 - 168, and House 2 - 178 = 836 (I am going by memory, so I may be off a bit on some, but I am sure of game 1, 3, and 5 and close on 2 & 4) My most memorabel shot was leaving the Greek Church 4-6-7-8-10 and converting it. I intented to at least cover the 4-7-8 and hoped to get maybe the 10, was I surprised when the ten fell into the 6
I was told the head count was 47 this year. It has been outstandint, though Joe Falco we missed your uplifting spirti and endless energy. Darold and Cheri your presence has been missed even more this year than last. Dr Joe, MMike1053, Lucky Lefty, JohnP, and anyone I might have left out that has attended int he past, we missed you. If anyone has heard from BigWillyStyle, let us know, he has gone MIA and his humor and outgoing personality is deeply missed. All of you are our family and we enjoy meeting up annually.
This year has been especially sweet. I come and feel like I am coming home to some very special people. The Creekside Staff are so welcoming and friendly, Ron and Karen are the best hosts anyone could imagine. Geoff and Letricia are generous in opening their home to us for poker, pool, and just plain a good time. We have been joined by 2 gentlemen who came from Italy to be coached by Ron. They have been so much fun to have with us, Pebo (sp?) from Sicily and Arti from Rome. What wonderful people.
Tomorrow will be the last day for those of us unwilling to see it all end. Some have already gone on their way and I wish them a safe trip to wherever they call home.
Mumzie -
Whenever we gather, we know it is only a small part of the family and those not here in person, are here in spirit.
Each year this just gets better and better, and it gets harder and harder to say good-bye. I firmly believe, as Ron has said a few times during The Gathering, "Bowlers are the best people in the world."
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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
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