That doesn't sound weird at all. ONe of the great things about this sport is the comrodery. It's perfectly understandable to want a bowling buddy. Besides it would be nice to have someone to watch and critique you as well as mess around and try new things with. Besides competition in any fashion will only make you better at the game.
As for the first part of the question, sorry, but i don't live in Alabama. That is an amazing number though, out 977 only 1. Wow.
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Fall Averages
Romancing the Stone avg.: 171
Mixed Classics avg.: 179
High game: 279
High series:655
Arsenal
16 lb. Roto-Grip Cell
16 lb. Hammer Black Widow
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