Silent Mike
Touring Pro Hopeful
Registered: 12/27/05
Posts: 690
A/S/L: 36/M/Poconos PA
If all goes well and I get good results back from my surgery tomorrow my Fall is already set. Tuesday is a competitive 4 per team league (mostly men, 2 female). The other is Weds night mixed for fun, both leagues are at my local lanes and a more difficult inconsistent shot. Every other day is spoken for with either work or other responsibilities not allowing me to bowl. I'm sure I'll find time to squeeze a lil practice in there as well.
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eastwest
Bracket Donor
Registered: 03/15/07
Posts: 142
A/S/L: No. VA
Congrats Chubbs, and good news from most everyone here saying they'll likely be bowling in fall/winter.
I'm feeling much more "in the groove" lately, and am going to continue working on becoming increasingly consistent via follow-through. Fall/winter seems to be shaping up nicely, with my THS average floating around 200.
Much obliged for the well-wishes, gents! The big day is just over a week away now! She's not a bowler, but I think she's warming up to it a little bit . She does understand that I need a competitive outlet, though, which is good.
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Hi, I'm Chubbs and I'm a recovering grab-a-holic... The Ball Bag (all 15's): RotoGrip Cell 2000 Abralon 900 Global Break 4000 Abralon 900 Global Break Pearl 2000 Polished Storm Street Rod Pearl 4000 Polished Columbia White Dot
2008 Osan AB Singles Champion HG: 299 (a 7 pin) HS: 755
Well. I don't want to brag or show off but I have a good feeling that I am all there this time around.
Quit league play for various of reasons from work to mental but now I got myself more lessons and understand what I can do and starting to get an idea of how many hand positions, angle, spare game and everything going.
I am not hoping for anything but I do know this is the year that I can bowl my heart out and enjoy it thru the ups and downs.
Plus, looking toward bowling high games and carry those low games but in the end.. I want to be the best bowler that I can be. Who know? Could be trying out for the USBC Masters and PBA Tour Trial next summer and probably get into some first-time tournament since I am chasing a dream and it will take a lot of focus and hard work.
Richie
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It’s the bowlers that must adjust, not the lanes.
Congrats on the nuptials Chupps. Hope you and your soon to be wife have a great day.
As for the winter leagues, I will be returning to my Wednesday, and Thursday night leagues as well as a Saturday night league with the wife, that meets every other week. I am looking forward to having a great year, and meeting my goal of averaging 200. I have come close at 193, but I am going to surpass that this year. Maybe even getting another 300 along the way...lol...
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Dennis Michael
Legend
Registered: 12/11/05
Posts: 2807
A/S/L: M/Barrington, Ill
I have decided, Monday is out. Just don't see making a 6 pm start every week. Too bad, since I really wanted to bowl in this league. But, I can't be fair to the team if I can't get to the lanes on time.
The Wed night league has me stymied, and I plan to beat it this year. The house clearly has a tougher shot. It averages 10 pins under the other men's leagues in the Association. I have been at low to mid 190's in the past. This is the year I bump the 200 mark at this center.
This is strange, since I averaged 203 in the same house Sport league 2 years ago. It is the house shot that I have trouble with.
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Richie V.
Bracket Donor
Registered: 02/21/08
Posts: 148
A/S/L: 42/M/Brockton, MA
Originally Posted By: djRIPz
Plus, looking toward bowling high games and carry those low games but in the end.. I want to be the best bowler that I can be. Who know? Could be trying out for the USBC Masters and PBA Tour Trial next summer and probably get into some first-time tournament since I am chasing a dream and it will take a lot of focus and hard work.
Exactly the attitude you should take...just do your best and let the proverbial chips fall where they may.
I actually logged on to post my own little bit of good news...after talking to my brother about my financial situation, I got the green light from him to bowl this winter season. I will be informing my summer league secretary, who is also the secretary for the Westgate Mixed winter league on Wednesday nights, that I intend to bowl in that league. Just hope I'm able to get on a team.
_________________________ Career Highs Average: 197 (2008 Wednesday Summer Mixed League, 39 games) Game: 268 Series: 694
Current (Brunswick Mixed League) Average (3 games): 195 High Game: 203 High Series: 586
eastwest
Bracket Donor
Registered: 03/15/07
Posts: 142
A/S/L: No. VA
Looks like things are coming together well for my friends and I! There is strong interested from everyone for fall/winter and I believe I'll get the best of both worlds by bowling in a competitive and for-fun league on different nights. Some local tourneys are in the plans as well...
On a side note...anyone planning on drilling new pieces for fall/winter? Any specific ball choices? I believe I'll be sticking with my Toxic 15#, and maybe picking up a Gravity Shift by Christmas time.
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