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se-alum

The Biggest Boss

13,948 posts
Aug 30, 2011 3:46 PM
Yea, I got much better when I bought my own ball. Being able to get the ball in the pocket gives you much more predictable pin action. It's pretty tough to hit the pocket throwing a ball provided by the alley. I typically don't use my thumb if I I'm using an provided ball.
Aug 30, 2011 3:46pm
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Mr. 300

Senior Member

3,090 posts
Aug 30, 2011 6:53 PM
brutus161;877434 wrote:Staring at the girls in the fat gifs thread. The 300 in his name has nothing to do with bowling.

This coming from a soap pusher??? LMAO!


27-300 games 10-800 series. Last year I booked my highest league average on Thursday nights at 240. Have been 220 plus for 10 years, but the soft league shots allow that.

I make a good side living at it, and the 1099's arew never frowned upon by my wife. This past spring I set new high game and series at Nationals in Reno with a 278 game and 692 series in doubles. That set alone made me over $400, plus the $700 in brackets. I've beaten PBA national champs and national touring pros in tourny around the Cleveland area.

My oldest son is almost 16, and he finished the past year with a 216 ave.
Aug 30, 2011 6:53pm
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wes_mantooth

Tomfoolery & shenanigans

17,977 posts
Aug 30, 2011 7:02 PM
Mr. 300;877774 wrote:This coming from a soap pusher??? LMAO!


27-300 games 10-800 series. Last year I booked my highest league average on Thursday nights at 240. Have been 220 plus for 10 years, but the soft league shots allow that.

I make a good side living at it, and the 1099's arew never frowned upon by my wife. This past spring I set new high game and series at Nationals in Reno with a 278 game and 692 series in doubles. That set alone made me over $400, plus the $700 in brackets. I've beaten PBA national champs and national touring pros in tourny around the Cleveland area.

My oldest son is almost 16, and he finished the past year with a 216 ave.

One of the belden guys went out to reno.... Tim brown....know him?
Aug 30, 2011 7:02pm
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xKoToVxSyNdRoMe

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1,054 posts
Aug 30, 2011 7:07 PM
Mr. 300;877774 wrote:This coming from a soap pusher??? LMAO!


27-300 games 10-800 series. Last year I booked my highest league average on Thursday nights at 240. Have been 220 plus for 10 years, but the soft league shots allow that.

I make a good side living at it, and the 1099's arew never frowned upon by my wife. This past spring I set new high game and series at Nationals in Reno with a 278 game and 692 series in doubles. That set alone made me over $400, plus the $700 in brackets. I've beaten PBA national champs and national touring pros in tourny around the Cleveland area.

My oldest son is almost 16, and he finished the past year with a 216 ave.
One time I bowled a 130
Aug 30, 2011 7:07pm
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Mr. 300

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3,090 posts
Aug 30, 2011 7:09 PM
wes_mantooth;877788 wrote:One of the belden guys went out to reno.... Tim brown....know him?
No I don't. Our group has traveled with the Sugarcreek boys for years to nationals, but that name doesn't ring a bell. The only Tim Brown I know used to do carpet or painting from the Sugarcreek area. I heard Belden closed up the alley this year...too bad. I always rolled well there, and my name was on many a placard on the wall.
Aug 30, 2011 7:09pm
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se-alum

The Biggest Boss

13,948 posts
Aug 30, 2011 8:08 PM
Mr. 300;877774 wrote:This coming from a soap pusher??? LMAO!


27-300 games 10-800 series. Last year I booked my highest league average on Thursday nights at 240. Have been 220 plus for 10 years, but the soft league shots allow that.

I make a good side living at it, and the 1099's arew never frowned upon by my wife. This past spring I set new high game and series at Nationals in Reno with a 278 game and 692 series in doubles. That set alone made me over $400, plus the $700 in brackets. I've beaten PBA national champs and national touring pros in tourny around the Cleveland area.

My oldest son is almost 16, and he finished the past year with a 216 ave.
Well at least you're humble.
Aug 30, 2011 8:08pm
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karen lotz

TuTu Train

22,284 posts
Aug 30, 2011 8:11 PM
se-alum;877848 wrote:Well at least you're humble.
Tough to be humble when your name is on many a placard on a wall of a bowling alley that is now closed.
Aug 30, 2011 8:11pm
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wes_mantooth

Tomfoolery & shenanigans

17,977 posts
Aug 30, 2011 8:14 PM
Mr. 300;877795 wrote:No I don't. Our group has traveled with the Sugarcreek boys for years to nationals, but that name doesn't ring a bell. The only Tim Brown I know used to do carpet or painting from the Sugarcreek area. I heard Belden closed up the alley this year...too bad. I always rolled well there, and my name was on many a placard on the wall.

Yeah, that tight ass that runs things now...shut it down. That guy is dismantling the company...sad. I know you know Ted Miller...he is my boss now
Aug 30, 2011 8:14pm
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ernest_t_bass

12th Son of the Lama

24,984 posts
Aug 30, 2011 8:22 PM
301 is my best
Aug 30, 2011 8:22pm
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Mr. 300

Senior Member

3,090 posts
Aug 30, 2011 8:35 PM
karen lotz;877854 wrote:Tough to be humble when your name is on many a placard on a wall of a bowling alley that is now closed.
Whoa, coming from a doucher like you? That really hurts...:D
Aug 30, 2011 8:35pm
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Mr. 300

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3,090 posts
Aug 30, 2011 8:37 PM
ernest_t_bass;877865 wrote:301 is my best
Not bad for a 3 game series. I'm sure this was during those imaginary softball games you coach, and beers you bought the team.
Aug 30, 2011 8:37pm
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karen lotz

TuTu Train

22,284 posts
Aug 30, 2011 8:43 PM
Mr. 300;877880 wrote:Whoa, coming from a doucher like you? That really hurts...:D

Congrats on your numerous 300 games. Do you have a shirt with all of the commemorative patches sewn on it? I'm sure your 16 year old son will enjoy being a virgin until he's well into his 40s with his 216 average.
Aug 30, 2011 8:43pm
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Curly J

Self Pwner in Training.

7,282 posts
Aug 30, 2011 8:49 PM
I don't bowl. I hope that helps.
Aug 30, 2011 8:49pm
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Mr. 300

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3,090 posts
Aug 30, 2011 9:05 PM
karen lotz;877889 wrote:Congrats on your numerous 300 games. Do you have a shirt with all of the commemorative patches sewn on it? I'm sure your 16 year old son will enjoy being a virgin until he's well into his 40s with his 216 average.

And I rest my case. lulz You make it too easy......but that bankroll he has in scholarship money from his tournament winnings is doing very well.:p
Aug 30, 2011 9:05pm
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bigdaddy2003

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7,384 posts
Aug 30, 2011 10:08 PM
Mr. 300;877774 wrote:This coming from a soap pusher??? LMAO!


27-300 games 10-800 series. Last year I booked my highest league average on Thursday nights at 240. Have been 220 plus for 10 years, but the soft league shots allow that.

I make a good side living at it, and the 1099's arew never frowned upon by my wife. This past spring I set new high game and series at Nationals in Reno with a 278 game and 692 series in doubles. That set alone made me over $400, plus the $700 in brackets. I've beaten PBA national champs and national touring pros in tourny around the Cleveland area.

My oldest son is almost 16, and he finished the past year with a 216 ave.
So do you have any tips?
Aug 30, 2011 10:08pm
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Go4alOngbOmB

Semi-Pro-Rockstar

673 posts
Aug 30, 2011 11:02 PM
Bowling = Pitchers of beer with your friends at 1am because you are bored.

That equation divided by my hand eye coordination at the end of a night = Anywhere between 140 and 2.....

But it is ALWAYS a fun time!
Aug 30, 2011 11:02pm
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GoChiefs

Resident Maniac

16,754 posts
Aug 30, 2011 11:24 PM
bigdaddy2003;877978 wrote:So do you have any tips?

Knock over all the pins.
Aug 30, 2011 11:24pm
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I Wear Pants

Senior Member

16,223 posts
Aug 30, 2011 11:28 PM
I probably average like 175 or something like that. Haven't gone in a while because the alley in Alliance closes for the summer. But it's a fun thing to do with friends and beers.
Aug 30, 2011 11:28pm
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bigdaddy2003

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7,384 posts
Aug 31, 2011 12:49 AM
GoChiefs;878067 wrote:Knock over all the pins.
Touche
Aug 31, 2011 12:49am
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ernest_t_bass

12th Son of the Lama

24,984 posts
Aug 31, 2011 6:39 AM
I Wear Pants;878072 wrote:I probably average like 175 or something like that. Haven't gone in a while because the alley in Alliance closes for the summer. But it's a fun thing to do with friends and beers.

Closes for the summer? To me that sounds stupid.
Aug 31, 2011 6:39am
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Iliketurtles

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8,191 posts
Aug 31, 2011 8:30 AM
ernest_t_bass;878146 wrote:Closes for the summer? To me that sounds stupid.
Yeah the bowling alley in my small town always closes for the summer as well. It's to do renovations and such on it since its so old.
Aug 31, 2011 8:30am
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Curly J

Self Pwner in Training.

7,282 posts
Aug 31, 2011 9:09 AM
I Wear Pants;878072 wrote:I probably average like 175 or something like that. Haven't gone in a while because the alley in Alliance closes for the summer. But it's a fun thing to do with friends and beers.
Wow. Within 2 miles of me are 3 bowling alleys and a few more within a half hour drive.

About 15 miles from me is Western Bowl, home of the Hoinke Classic. Ever bowl in that Mr 300 ???
Aug 31, 2011 9:09am
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Gblock

Aug 31, 2011 9:15 AM
usually only do the midnight bowling special at sawmill a few times a year. its like 15 bucks all you can bowl. they turn out the lights and use blacklights on the lanes and play music. we usually get drunk and bring a deck of cards for poker. everybody throws in 5 bucks you get two cards for a strike and 1 for a spare. in the winter they have dollar bowling on like tuesday night we do that occasionally. i usually bowl between 120-160
Aug 31, 2011 9:15am
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Tiernan

Senior Member

13,021 posts
Aug 31, 2011 9:47 AM
I've rolled about 10 perfect games on Wii Bowling over the past 2 yrs. Looking for a Wii World Championship somewhere...anybody know of such a thing?
Aug 31, 2011 9:47am
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karen lotz

TuTu Train

22,284 posts
Aug 31, 2011 9:49 AM
Michelle Wie?
Aug 31, 2011 9:49am