Striking Out

[Meryl]

Well, I'm so glad that those two guys were there last weekend when I bowled.  Listening to their advice really seems to have helped!!

Here are this week's scores.

105 - 148 - 89 - 107 - 148 - 169


As you can see, much improvement!!!!  This week was the first time since the end of June that I only had one game with a score under 100.  It's also the first time since the end of May that I managed to match my prior highest score of 148.  Not only did I do that twice, I beat it, and got a 169.  I also managed to "turkey" (three strikes in a row) twice. 

It's really boosted my confidence, and I feel like I had a lot more control over the game.  I also had my first contact with the gay bowling league, our "meet & greet" will be on Tuesday, August 23rd.


                 3/12/11   3/20/11  3/27/11  4/3/11  4/10/11   4/17/11  5/1/11

Game 1          109         96            89       125     127        113       112
Game 2          121       115           113      134      93         142       122
Game 3          146        110           125     103      133        140        90
Game 4                       115           132     101      124          88      109
Game 5                       112           117     121      116        100        92
Game 6                       129           118     125      132        147      138
_________________________________________________________________
Average:         128        112           115     118      121        121      110


              5/8/11 5/15/11 5/22/11 5/29/11 6/12/11 6/19/11 6/26/11


Game 1     122       115     111        98        93        110     122
Game 2     122       125       96      120      114        106      74
Game 3     112       113     108        87      137        105     114
Game 4     117        98      134      127      126        139     119
Game 5     110       103     114      104      136        133     106
Game 6     126       127     121      148      123         79      131
___________________________________________________________________
Average:   118      113      114      114       121        112    111



              7/17/11 7/24/11 7/31/2011 8/7/2011


Game 1        85        105      98     105
Game 2      122          88      94     148
Game 3      100          95     101      89
Game 4      100          97      99     107
Game 5        77          85      92     148
Game 6      100          96     101    169
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Average:      97          94      98    127



Woooo whooooo!!!  After today's games, average went from 98 to 127, an increase of 29 pins.    With the "meet and greet" for the league in only 16 days, I only get two more practice sessions.  I'm hoping that I've now figured this game out enough to have respectable scores.    The league officially starts their season on Sept. 6th, so I still have a month of practices before the real competition starts. 

That's exciting, Chuck!  Your diligence is paying off at last!      

[dejavu]

Well, I'm so glad that those two guys were there last weekend when I bowled.  Listening to their advice really seems to have helped!!

Here are this week's scores.

105 - 148 - 89 - 107 - 148 - 169

Wow, Chuck!  That's really an improvement.

The 169 is something to be really proud of.   

Congratulations!

[CellarDweller]

Before I get to this week's scores, I have other bowling news to talk about.

The VP of the gay/lesbian bowling league reached out to me, and asked if I wanted to meet with him for a practice session.  The lanes where the league meets has open bowling every Friday night, from 6 to 9, so we agreed to meet at 6 for a few rounds of bowling.

His name is Mead and he was a really nice guy.  We chatted back and forth and bowled about 5 games,  I didn't keep careful track of my scores, and didn't intend to add them into my averages this week.  We bowled 5 games, and 4 of them were between the 120-130 range.  Mead told me that the league average tends to be about 130, so I'll fit right in.  He also said that with my attitude I will also fit in, it's just a matter of getting me on a team that has the same "attitude" about bowling.  I'm there for fun, and he said they have a few bowlers who are very competitive, so he wants to make sure I get on a more relaxed team.



Here are this week's scores.

92 - 126 - 85 - 129 - 140 - 119


Consistancy is started to develop, which I'm happy about.  The first and third games, I could feel that I wasn't as focused as I needed to be, so I need to concentrate on improving that.

No turkeys this week, but I did manage to get doubles a few times, so I was pleased with that, and did get more than a few spares.

                 3/12/11   3/20/11  3/27/11  4/3/11  4/10/11   4/17/11  5/1/11

Game 1          109         96            89       125     127        113       112
Game 2          121       115           113      134      93         142       122
Game 3          146        110           125     103      133        140        90
Game 4                       115           132     101      124          88      109
Game 5                       112           117     121      116        100        92
Game 6                       129           118     125      132        147      138
_________________________________________________________________
Average:         128        112           115     118      121        121      110


              5/8/11 5/15/11 5/22/11 5/29/11 6/12/11 6/19/11 6/26/11


Game 1     122       115     111        98        93        110     122
Game 2     122       125       96      120      114        106      74
Game 3     112       113     108        87      137        105     114
Game 4     117        98      134      127      126        139     119
Game 5     110       103     114      104      136        133     106
Game 6     126       127     121      148      123         79      131
___________________________________________________________________
Average:   118      113      114      114       121        112    111



              7/17/11 7/24/11 7/31/2011 8/7/2011 8/7/2011


Game 1        85        105      98     105       92
Game 2      122          88      94     148     126
Game 3      100          95     101      89       85
Game 4      100          97      99     107     129
Game 5        77          85      92     148     140
Game 6      100          96     101    169     119
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Average:      97          94      98    127      115



Slight drop from last week, but the average is still above the 100 mark, so I'm glad about that.

[CellarDweller]

Hiya friends!

Last night was the first night of the league, the "meet and greet" where everyone just basically bowled a few games and got to see who fit in with who the best. 

It was a lot of fun, and I got to meet some really nice guys.  Ron, Mead, Don, Rich, Pete, Victor, Ed, Larry.  We all got along well and had a few good laughs.  According to one of the guys last night, they have enough people for about 29 teams, so we'll pretty much have the whole building to ourselves when we bowl.



Last night's scores weren't much to talk about (103 & 88) but I felt very relaxed, and I seem to have fit in rather well.

[southendmd]

Go Chuck!  Too bad the earthquake didn't strike a little later, it may have knocked down a few more pins for you.

[Kelda]

Great news Chuck!

[Meryl]

Sounds excellent, Chuck.  I'm not at all surprised that you fit in and had a good time. 

[dejavu]

He also said that with my attitude I will also fit in, it's just a matter of getting me on a team that has the same "attitude" about bowling.  I'm there for fun, and he said they have a few bowlers who are very competitive, so he wants to make sure I get on a more relaxed team.

Sounds good, Chuck.  Hope you enjoy your new team.   

[CellarDweller]

Ok, where to start? ? ? ?


Ok, I spent some time online last night, and then made my way to the bowling alley for the first night of competition.

I did OK, my 3 scores for the night, out of a possible 300 were 115, 115 & 125.  My team mates are Pete Cullen (partnered), Frank (single, but not my type) and we played against some lesbians, Christine, Jen and Linda.

Big compliment of the night, Jen thought was I was 32, not 42.  I told her she was my new best friend. 

It was a fun night, but very late.  I didn't get home until about midnight.


All in all, it was a really good time.  Had a lot of fun, a lot of laughs, some good conversation, and looking forward to meeting other bowlers as time goes one and more games are played.

Next week we have to be there an hour earlier than usual (8:00 instead of 9:00) to discuss the bylaws, events and such.

[Kelda]

Sounds like fun Chuck!