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First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« on: March 03, 2009, 09:45:14 AM »
Hey Hammer Heads,

Just wanted to share my excitement from last night league.

I put my Black Widow in the bag just before I walked out the door for league.

First game I was fortunate enough to carry the front 11 before leaving a 7 pin on the 12th ball to shoot 299.  My set was 299-214-245-758.  The 214 sucked because I was on a 5 bagger going for 235 in the 10th when I left a solid 8 pin.  The 245 sucked even worse, because I was going for 279 in the 10th when I left a fast 8 count and chopped the spare.  I would have felt pathetic to shoot 299, 279 and not hit 800 lol.

My last sanctioned league honor score was a 300 in league back in 1997 as a 15 year old 160 average youth.  You would think now that my average is 65 pins higher, award scores would come more often, but I am a CHOKE artist.  I was kinda sad to find out I don't get a ring for 299  I can order one for $70 but I don't know if I will.  

Anyways, I was excited, and just wanted to share.  I love my Black Widow, and even though the fingers are chipping, it has a dent and major scratches and gouges I can't get rid of it.  I shot 300 with it in practice once and won lots of money and became hooked.  Great ball, drilled in a weird way, and I love it.
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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2009, 10:37:48 AM »
Congrats on the honor score!

I had my first honor score as well last night (with an Emerald Vibe) in quite awhile. Our set was pretty identical, but I would much rather have your last game to replace one of mine. I went 214-214 (both with Storm Hy-Road) and went to the Emerald Vibe and shot a 299 (left a 4-pin) my first game ever with it.

Great bowling again and hope to see you posting a 300 soon.

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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2009, 12:28:08 PM »
First, great bowling!

Second, if you'd like to feel a little less pathetic, I can tell you about my 785 with a 186 in the middle. Yes, do the math

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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2009, 12:32:46 PM »
congrats SBB
black widow is a good ball
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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2009, 01:44:52 PM »
Thanks guys, I was pretty pumped.  I was also shocked to see that the game is already listed on bowl.com website as well.  That was pretty quick lol.

Of course when I go to order a ring, it won't let me click on the type I want.  I'm irritated!

I guess I'll have to use a different computer or something.
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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2009, 03:50:27 PM »
Congratulations on your 299 game.  If I were in your shoes, I would order the ring even though it is $70, it will only cost more in the future.


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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2009, 04:19:19 PM »
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Congratulations on your 299 game.  If I were in your shoes, I would order the ring even though it is $70, it will only cost more in the future.


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Yea I actually used my roommate's computer and ordered one.  I figure why not, I earned it.

Now I never have to order another, if there is another in the future.  

I have my 300 ring, now I'll have my 299 ring, now all I need is the 800 and I'll be set!
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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2009, 04:21:00 PM »
Congrats on the 299 and nice series, Spider Ball! You were probably on fire that day. I love being on fire. It's the best feeling in the world when it comes to bowling.
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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2009, 04:24:55 PM »
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Congrats on the 299 and nice series, Spider Ball! You were probably on fire that day. I love being on fire. It's the best feeling in the world when it comes to bowling.
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I've been bowling pretty well recently, but no definitely wasn't on fire.  I was pumped with all kinds of excitement which is why I left a 7 pin lol.

The 2nd game I came out and went 7 pin miss, X, 8 count miss, spare, XXXXX 9/X.  It was actually pretty pathetic.  The line didn't change but my ball speed sure did haha.
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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2009, 04:31:52 PM »
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Now I never have to order another, if there is another in the future.

I have my 300 ring, now I'll have my 299 ring, now all I need is the 800 and I'll be set!


Not really.  You have the older 300 ring, so probably it says ABC. Don't you want a USBC 300 ring added to the collection?  



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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2009, 05:15:10 PM »
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Now I never have to order another, if there is another in the future.

I have my 300 ring, now I'll have my 299 ring, now all I need is the 800 and I'll be set!


Not really.  You have the older 300 ring, so probably it says ABC. Don't you want a USBC 300 ring added to the collection?  



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Actually I have the YABA 300 Ring from '97 lol.  Yes I would like to add the USBC 300 Ring  No ABC 300 for me.
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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2009, 02:30:21 PM »
Nice shooting, partner!!!
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Re: First Honor Score in 11 years w/Black Widow!
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2009, 02:32:52 PM »
Very nice..
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