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UCFKnight300

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I met my Idol today
« on: March 23, 2005, 06:53:14 AM »
Well with the tour being off this week, my idol was in town, Orlando that is.  I got a phone call yesterday from my friend who works at the bowling ally and he said Amletto Monacelli was in town and was coming in to practice.  I coulndn't make it yesterday but went up there today while he was there.  Just watched for a while, he was bowling with Andres Gomez(highly ranked amateur).  Before I left i just introduced myself and told him how i watched him growing up and was glad to see him back to winning this year.  He was very friendly and I was glad i got up the courage to talk to him.  I'm considering going up there tomorrow to practice as he'll be there again he said, only if i can get enough studying in tonight.  

Mike

PS. He was throwing a Classic while I was there, i think i saw an absolute on the rack too.
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rollingthunder

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Re: I met my Idol today
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2005, 03:00:30 PM »
I got to bowl with Amletto in a Pro-am back in the 80's. Great guy and bowler.
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Re: I met my Idol today
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2005, 04:44:04 PM »
Ive met Jason Couch.. somewhat arrogant, but still a nice guy.
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Re: I met my Idol today
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2005, 05:35:33 PM »
I had the pleasure of crossing with him and Brian Himmler this past year at the ABC Masters. Both gentleman were true professionals and I'd gladly cross with them again. Most touring guys are pretty decent to be around. Just be yourself and enjoy any knowledge they pass on to you.

Dick Weber was the absolute BEST at this.
A truly class act anywhere.

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tonybowls

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Re: I met my Idol today
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2005, 08:06:29 PM »
Robert Smith and Tony Reyes were both really nice guys. Brad Angelo was nice to me as well.
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Goof1073

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Re: I met my Idol today
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2005, 08:17:58 PM »
I also looked up to Amletto growing up!  I got to bowl with in at a Pro-Am back in 1996, when the pro's actually came to the Rhode Island area.  It was pretty interesting as we got to talking about bowling and equipment.  I had just drilled a Synergy ETS that I got at a seminar Phil gave on the ball.  Well Amletto was just thinking of swithing to Track from Brunswick so that definately started some interesting conversation.  Super nice guy!!
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Oskuposer

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Re: I met my Idol today
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2005, 11:00:31 AM »
The best bowler i remember meeting would have to b real old skool but its a shame he isnt around anymore.  It DW he was a real ambassador of the sport.  I got to bowl 5 lanes down from him in a pro am during last summer at don carters university and man he could still bowl it is sad that he is gone and will b missed.  Another great that i know is Don McCune The "Soaker" he runs the pro shop at my house lanes he very funny and nice and he also knows wut he is doing.
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Oskuposer

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Re: I met my Idol today
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2005, 11:01:30 AM »
I 4got Don carter Mr bowling was also at the tourney he didnt bowl but he was a really nice guy
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