se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Aug 30, 2011 3:46pm
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.
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
Aug 30, 2011 6:53pm
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.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 30, 2011 7:02pm
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?
xKoToVxSyNdRoMe
Posts: 1,054
Aug 30, 2011 7:07pm
One time I bowled a 130Mr. 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.
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
Aug 30, 2011 7:09pm
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.wes_mantooth;877788 wrote:One of the belden guys went out to reno.... Tim brown....know him?
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Aug 30, 2011 8:08pm
Well at least you're humble.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.
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Aug 30, 2011 8:11pm
Tough to be humble when your name is on many a placard on a wall of a bowling alley that is now closed.se-alum;877848 wrote:Well at least you're humble.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Aug 30, 2011 8:14pm
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
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Aug 30, 2011 8:22pm
301 is my best
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
Aug 30, 2011 8:35pm
Whoa, coming from a doucher like you? That really hurts...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.
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
Aug 30, 2011 8:37pm
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.ernest_t_bass;877865 wrote:301 is my best
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Aug 30, 2011 8:43pm
Mr. 300;877880 wrote:Whoa, coming from a doucher like you? That really hurts...
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.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Aug 30, 2011 8:49pm
I don't bowl. I hope that helps.
Mr. 300
Posts: 3,090
Aug 30, 2011 9:05pm
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.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Aug 30, 2011 10:08pm
So do you have any tips?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.
Go4alOngbOmB
Posts: 673
Aug 30, 2011 11:02pm
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!
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!
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Aug 30, 2011 11:24pm
bigdaddy2003;877978 wrote:So do you have any tips?
Knock over all the pins.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Aug 30, 2011 11:28pm
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.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Aug 31, 2011 12:49am
ToucheGoChiefs;878067 wrote:Knock over all the pins.
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Aug 31, 2011 6:39am
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.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Aug 31, 2011 8:30am
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.ernest_t_bass;878146 wrote:Closes for the summer? To me that sounds stupid.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Aug 31, 2011 9:09am
Wow. Within 2 miles of me are 3 bowling alleys and a few more within a half hour drive.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.
About 15 miles from me is Western Bowl, home of the Hoinke Classic. Ever bowl in that Mr 300 ???
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Gblock
Aug 31, 2011 9:15am
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
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Tiernan
Posts: 13,021
Aug 31, 2011 9:47am
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?
karen lotz
Posts: 22,284
Aug 31, 2011 9:49am
Michelle Wie?