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mumzie

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Do 300 games ever get old?
« on: October 06, 2004, 06:26:54 AM »
Today there is a thread congratulating Rick Wunder on his first 300.

Fantastic bowling, great series.

Last night in league, they announced a bowler's 49th career 300.
I didn't get a chance to ask him, but I wonder - does it still have the same thrill his first (or to be fair, second and successive) 300 games had?

I know I'd like to know for myself - but so far, I only know what the first feels like.
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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2004, 02:34:48 PM »
I know from my case it is still a thrill (and it has been well over a year since my last) but I would say each successive one means less.

I still get nervous but it is nothing like the first one or two.

I don’t have 49 but I’m sure they still get a little tingle getting up in the tenth.

 

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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2004, 02:42:27 PM »
There isn't anything like a first of anything.  However, the thrill can be greater than the first depending on the situation in which it occurs.  Even if Joe Bowler had say 10 300's...if they shoot their first in a tournament, nationals, regional, etc. it should mean more than others shot in league.  If it's in a low scoring environment it should also mean something more.

If a person has multiples of anything in only a THS league environment then the thrill should decrease as the event re-occurs.  If a person bowls on a wall I'm sure it would also decrease over time.

That being said...I'm thankfull for EVERY honor score that I personally have, but I do hold some of them higher than others depending on the situation they were bowled on.
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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2004, 02:45:59 PM »
Good question.  49 is incredible.  How old is he?  The 1st one is the one I'm always going to remember.  I pray that I still even have the desire to bowl to even acheive anything close to 49.  I don't think 300's get old, just the will to bowl for some.
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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2004, 04:03:56 PM »
I had my first and second 300s last year.  The first meant a lot, but the second seemed a little less thrilling.  Maybe it was because they were relatively close together (4 months apart), maybe it was because I tend to take things for granted once I accomplish them...kind of like an "if I can do it, it can't be that tough" attitude.  Hard to say.  I'll have a better idea if I ever am fortunate enough to have a third.
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mumzie

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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2004, 06:41:45 PM »
How old - I think he's in his mid 50's.

In other words, NOT OLD!
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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2004, 06:53:33 PM »
Mid 50's huh, I'd say that's getting up there! <BG>

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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2004, 07:06:01 PM »
mumzie -- Yes, 300 games do get old.  The (only) one I shot in 1972 is way too old, I need a new one.  --  JohnP

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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2004, 07:15:07 PM »
I think they might.  Months ago, a guy on the PBA site said he was quitting because he had just shot another 300, and since he had so many, he lost his desire to continue, since he had nothing to aim for.

So in a word mumzie, yes it is possible.
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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2004, 07:51:42 PM »
I dont think they get old I have 39 300s. Just shot one Monday night. I think when it gets old or I dont get a excited. I would quit bowling. Thanks Jay

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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #10 on: October 06, 2004, 11:34:46 PM »
I wouldn't know about 300's, but if you asked me if shooting 150's gets old, then yes.
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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2004, 09:55:09 PM »
39 300's? Is that sanctioned?

Yes they are. Well,one was in the PBA in 1988. So I guess thats only 38. Thanks Jay

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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #12 on: October 07, 2004, 10:51:09 PM »
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Do 300 games ever get old?


I'll let you know after I bowl my first (and eventually my second) 300 game.
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Re: Do 300 games ever get old?
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2004, 12:30:04 AM »
Like Marshall Holman always used to say" Winning Never Gets Old"

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