Post by: ThongPrincess on July 29, 2007, 02:48:24 PM
Location: Creekside Lanes - Winston Salem, North Carolina
Unless something drastic happens, we will hold The Gathering July 24 - 27, 2008. So mark your calendars and prepare to join the best gathering around! Don't miss out on all the fun - bowling, eating, bowling, eating, bowling sleeping, bowling, and the pattern continues. Oh and there is a whole lot of socializing, laughing, and did I mention eating and bowling?
I am sure there will also be a little golf, poker and pool for those so inclined.
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Edited on 7/30/2007 3:11 AM
Post by: ThongPrincess on July 30, 2007, 03:09:33 AM
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: CoachJim on July 30, 2007, 05:30:23 AM
I had a great time at this year's, I got to see several people I have not seen in a long while, and put some faces to some screan names.
Post by: Powermachine- on July 30, 2007, 09:17:15 AM
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yes i sandbag im left handed.
Typical house bowler
Post by: ThongPrincess on July 31, 2007, 01:05:40 AM
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: janderson on July 31, 2007, 08:43:46 AM
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I believe it will be posted soon. I brought my camera, but for some reason didn't take it out. Next year, it will be put to use.
No threats or you won't be invited back. Next thing you know, people will be threatening to take video and make documentaries. That's bad for people like me who have bad-hair (and bad-face for that matter...) days every day.
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bowling, eating, bowling, eating, bowling sleeping, bowling, ...
I think a few people were "sleep bowling" this year, which is totally acceptable. Anyway, what a great group of people. We're looking forward to being there next year.
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J.J. "Waterola Kid" Anderson, the bLowling King : Kill the back row
Post by: ThongPrincess on July 31, 2007, 09:55:02 AM
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No threats or you won't be invited back. Next thing you know, people will be threatening to take video and make documentaries. That's bad for people like me who have bad-hair (and bad-face for that matter...) days every day.
No threat, just a promise
Besides nothing will stop me from coming. If not invited, I'll just be a party crasher Hmmm video the event. I have a camcorder, great idea
I'm not sure if it would be a documentary or more suitable for Americas Funniest Home Videos 
quote:
I think a few people were "sleep bowling" this year, which is totally acceptable.
Sometimes a better option all around, you don't know what you are doing and if it is really bad, just chalk it up to a nightmare!
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: kev3inp on July 31, 2007, 04:12:29 PM
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the 3 is silent
Post by: Andy_WS on August 01, 2007, 01:06:28 AM
http://bowlcreekside.com/The Gathering.html
I will post more later. I am working on trying to put together a small video from Sunday of us all bowling. If I can get it to look half decent I will post it as well.
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Andy in Winston
Post by: JOE FALCO on August 01, 2007, 09:02:31 AM
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
Post by: ThongPrincess on August 18, 2007, 05:06:15 AM
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: ThongPrincess on November 08, 2007, 01:11:40 AM
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: JOE FALCO on November 08, 2007, 08:22:17 PM
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
Post by: JPRLane1 on November 08, 2007, 09:19:13 PM
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Post by: ThongPrincess on November 08, 2007, 09:22:41 PM
quote:
Sorry I haven't been at the last couple of events. The main reason I have had to miss out is that:
I live in Wisconsin.
Hope it is a great time for all! But in all honest, Don't expect me to be there.
I haven't missed a one! I come from CA
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: kev3inp on November 09, 2007, 03:31:38 AM
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Thanks to gobowlingshow.com for the Bowler's Handbooks and Lane # 1 for the balls this year at the Gathering.
Read my bowling radio reviews at BBAMbowling.com.
Ever listen to Yahoo radio? Try my station; same screen name.
Post by: ThongPrincess on December 19, 2007, 08:55:45 AM
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: Scolai on December 19, 2007, 09:50:56 AM
Look forward to it!
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ScolaÃ
I'm Not Fluent In Idiot So Please Speak Slowly & Clearly
Post by: T Brockette on December 19, 2007, 09:54:41 AM
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Tracy
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Post by: JOE FALCO on December 19, 2007, 09:57:31 AM
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
Post by: rhbowling07 on December 19, 2007, 09:59:47 AM
Post by: chaos10187 on December 19, 2007, 11:05:16 AM
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Brian
Northside Pro Shop Staff
Post by: ThongPrincess on December 19, 2007, 11:14:56 AM
quote:
Can anyone come, because i live kind of close to there. How much will it cost...etc
All are welcome!
The cost is your own travel expenses, meals, and lineage for the games you bowl. Ron gives us the league rate. He also provides coaching for those interested. He is an awesome coach. If I didn't need another 11 years to get full medical at retirement, I'd be making a move to NC
The Bragging Rights Tournament is just that for bragging rights and Rone gives the winner a 1 of a kind T-Shirt.
For those who arrive by Friday, Ron runs a Mixed Scotch Doubles which is a lot of fun. It can be very amusing, especially when a certain person leaves interesting splits for her partner
(I did much better this past year).Come to one and you will be hooked. Many of us start thinking of the next years as soon as the current Gathering ends.
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: Monster Pike on December 19, 2007, 12:51:52 PM
Some people are pretty brave on the their keyboards on these threads--------------------
Just grip it & rip it!
Post by: kev3inp on December 19, 2007, 12:52:08 PM
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Thanks to gobowlingshow.com for the Bowler's Handbooks and Lane # 1 for the balls this year at the Gathering.
Read my bowling radio reviews at BBAMbowling.com.
Ever listen to Yahoo radio? Try my station; same screen name.
Post by: ThongPrincess on December 19, 2007, 02:45:32 PM
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Sounds pretty cool!! Will we have to wear name tags w/our user names on them?
One year we actually did wear name tags for Saturday's events. To be honest, the ones who really want to hide behind a screen name don't show up.
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: janderson on December 19, 2007, 08:36:00 PM
My wife, who is not into bowling all that much had a great time last year. She's already looking forward to it even with our busy schedules.
Joe Falco - I'm very much looking forward to meeting you and bowling with you (as long as it takes).
Those wonderful people we met last year - we're excited to spend time with you again.
People thinking about their first gathering - we'd sure like you to come out and join the fun. Nothing like people who like bowling. Good stuff.
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J.J. "Waterola Kid" Anderson, the bLowling King : Kill the back row
Post by: JOE FALCO on December 19, 2007, 08:40:03 PM
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Hit them light and watch them fight
J O E - F A L C O
Post by: ThongPrincess on December 19, 2007, 09:16:46 PM
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Hide behind a screen name? What, like "ThongPrincess"?
Screen name, yes ... hide no many actually do know my real name. Besides ThongPrincess is much more interesting than the real name
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: Andy_WS on December 19, 2007, 09:33:57 PM
See you all at the gathering.
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Andy in Winston
Post by: Beef STL on December 20, 2007, 02:55:39 AM
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-Ricky-
Member of the St. Louis, Missouri USBC Adult Rankings
MORE Speed = LESS time to PANIC... But since tearing my Rotator Cuff... I'm panicking :-(
Current Arsenal: MoRich LevRG, MoRich Awesome Finish, MoRich Awesome Hook, Columbia 300 Wrath, Columbia 300 Tour Boss
Soon to add: Barbie Viz-A-Ball (ordered), Brunswick Twisted Fury
Post by: Scolai on December 20, 2007, 06:25:04 AM
quote:quote:
Sounds pretty cool!! Will we have to wear name tags w/our user names on them?
One year we actually did wear name tags for Saturday's events. To be honest, the ones who really want to hide behind a screen name don't show up.
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
I actually still have that name tag. It's in my dsk drawer at home.
Ah, memories!
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ScolaÃ
I'm Not Fluent In Idiot So Please Speak Slowly & Clearly
Post by: mbrown205 on December 31, 2007, 05:55:40 PM
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Proud member of:
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Post by: SrKegler on December 31, 2007, 08:19:06 PM
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Have Balls - Will Travel
Post by: Strider on December 31, 2007, 08:44:33 PM
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Special thanks to Lane#1 for donations to two consecutive Ballreviews Get Togethers.
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Post by: ThongPrincess on December 31, 2007, 09:49:43 PM
SrKegler -
It will be great seeing you again. You were missed very much at the last few, even by one of those [deleted] lefties
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Edited on 12/31/2007 10:53 PM
Post by: kev3inp on January 01, 2008, 08:10:01 AM
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Thanks to gobowlingshow.com for the Bowler's Handbooks and Lane # 1 for the balls this year at the Gathering.
Read my bowling radio reviews at BBAMbowling.com.
Ever listen to Yahoo radio? Try my station; same screen name.
Post by: Alakazam on January 01, 2008, 01:01:26 PM
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Equal opportunity annoyer
Post by: baseballfrk8998 on January 01, 2008, 03:16:41 PM
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Post by: Magic Carpet on January 01, 2008, 04:15:49 PM
I am sure we have had 19 year olds there before and maybe even younger. You are more than welcome to come, you will have a great time...parents as well.
One of the things I love about bowling, it don't matter what your age, sex, skin color, hair length (or no hair), ability, profession (we have even let lawyers come), education (we even let a college physics professor come), or skill level, we love you all and all are welcome at The Gathering.
The only thing we are not too crazy about is a bad attitude so just leave that at home.
Looking forward to the next big show already!!!
My staff at Creekside should be out of the mental ward by then.
Bowl great!
Ron Clifton
Post by: novawagonmaster on January 02, 2008, 07:53:51 AM
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(we have even let lawyers come)
Bowl great!
Ron Clifton
Lefties...I can grind my teeth enough to tolerate.
But LAWYERS?!
C'mon Ron, the line has to drawn *somewhere*!
Sounds like a great time.
I'll see what I can do to make it this year.
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Jon (in Ohio)
CHROME WON'T GET YOU HOME!
F.O.S. Proud Saw user...see profile.
Post by: crazyyankee on January 02, 2008, 10:40:54 AM
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Allen Greenberg
FOS lane 1 destroy's the pins.
cherry bomb
solid uranium
g-force
enriched uranium
tsunami
red xxxl buzzsaw
Post by: T Brockette on January 02, 2008, 01:19:45 PM
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From the looks of it, I'll be making a road trip with hawkeye4life and my brother this summer, but it sounds like we'll be going.
Oh my goodness.........now I know I have to go.......
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Tracy
Bowlingchat.net (http://"http://www.bowlingchat.net")
Post by: Nollster on January 02, 2008, 01:47:55 PM
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Nollster
Summer league (http://"http://www.allbowling.com/journal/public.php?uid=419&leagueid=13")
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Post by: WillynHook on January 02, 2008, 03:45:46 PM
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(we even let a college physics professor come)...
Hey, Ron! I resemble that remark! Oh, yeah... that was ME!
Gonna make it again this year.
Dr. Joe
Post by: Strider on January 02, 2008, 05:49:40 PM
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Just made my reservations at the Extended Stay...Anyone who stays at the hotel just down from Creekside care to share what they pay?? Toma and I were thinking about heading that way this year, but Extended Stay works, too....Also, anyone who likes to golf -- we'll probably be trying to play at least 2 rounds again this year (Last year we played 1 on Wednesday and 2 on Thursday). More details as the date approaches...
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Nollster
Summer league (http://"http://www.allbowling.com/journal/public.php?uid=419&leagueid=13")
Winter League (http://"http://www.allbowling.com/journal/public.php?uid=419&leagueid=277")
Only this year I won't make the mistake of playing 27 right before my PBA experience league.
If you thought I golfed bad...It's hard to beat Tanglewood during the week. I think it was under $30 to play all day at two different courses.
Poker, pool, and darts at my house again. Fresh batch of home brew fermenting as we speak. My first attempt at a full grain mash. If all goes well, I'd like to have at least three different styles available.
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Penn State Proud
Special thanks to Lane#1 for donations to two consecutive Ballreviews Get Togethers.
Ron Clifton's Bowling Tip Archive (http://"http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/roncarchive.htm")
Post by: novawagonmaster on January 03, 2008, 12:49:44 PM
My wife is on the fence.
She is a recreational bowler. She will be happy to bowl a couple games a day, but will need someone to convince her there will be other things for her to do while I am grinding away on the lanes.
Any input?
Any other "better halves" going that are not in it for the bowling?
By the way, we will be looking over the area very closely.
Ohio winters are getting old and we both like NC from a climate standpoint!
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Jon (in Ohio)
CHROME WON'T GET YOU HOME!
F.O.S. Proud Saw user...see profile.
Post by: triggerman on January 03, 2008, 12:52:55 PM
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Triggerman
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Post by: SrKegler on January 03, 2008, 12:57:14 PM
Strider will have some homebrew available at his house along with a pool tourny.
We also quit bowling around 5-6 PM Friday and Saturday and have supper together. Scotch doubles start around 9 PM Friday nite. Shortage of women in NC, so its best to have your own partner.
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Charter Member FOS
Have Balls - Will Travel
Post by: novawagonmaster on January 03, 2008, 01:02:05 PM
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Scotch doubles start around 9 PM Friday nite. Shortage of women in NC, so its best to have your own partner.
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Charter Member FOS
Have Balls - Will Travel
My wife is not a league bowler (no established average).
Will she be able to bowl in the doubles tourney?
***Visions of shooting at sour apples all night
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Jon (in Ohio)
CHROME WON'T GET YOU HOME!
F.O.S. Proud Saw user...see profile.
Post by: Strider on January 03, 2008, 08:48:56 PM
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I never go to forum meets, sorry. There is a strange gunman among us somewhere.
Don't worry, we never expect people like you to show up. Real people who enjoy bowling and life in general show up and are glad to meet others like them. People who have something to hide always stay home for some reason. I guess mommy won't let them cross the street on their own.
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Ron Clifton's Bowling Tip Archive (http://"http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/roncarchive.htm")
Post by: ThongPrincess on January 29, 2008, 08:56:19 PM
I should be getting an awards voucher from Southwest after this weekends flight to Vegas. I'll be booking my flight soon.
Uptheboards -
We have been doing this for 5 years and there has never been any violence of any sort. The people who attend are genuine people who have a passion for the sport and enjoy meeting fellow bowlers. You will never know what you missed, but that is your loss.
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Edited on 1/29/2008 10:02 PM
Post by: janderson on January 30, 2008, 06:06:56 PM
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She is a recreational bowler. She will be happy to bowl a couple games a day, but will need someone to convince her there will be other things for her to do while I am grinding away on the lanes.
Any input?
Any other "better halves" going that are not in it for the bowling?
My wife came along last year and had a blast because of the people we met (whereas I have fun in any bowling alley). Mind you, she was a 103-averaged bowler before the gathering last year. Since then, she's enjoyed bowling more and her average is now approaching 120.
It's the people that are her draw.
We're looking forward to seeing everyone again this year.
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J.J. "Waterola Kid" Anderson, the bLowling King : Kill the back row
Post by: mbrown205 on January 30, 2008, 09:54:14 PM
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Post by: JessN16 on February 05, 2008, 10:03:21 PM
Jess
Post by: kev3inp on February 06, 2008, 02:57:20 AM
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Thanks to gobowlingshow.com for the Bowler's Handbooks and Lane # 1 for the balls this year at the Gathering.
Read my bowling radio reviews at BBAMbowling.com.
Ever listen to Yahoo radio? Try my station; same screen name.
Post by: Rocket_Robin on February 06, 2008, 04:38:42 AM
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Robin
Post by: JessN16 on February 06, 2008, 10:02:10 AM
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We've made our hotel reservations and had our vacation time approved, so we'll be there. It'll be great to see everybody again. And I wonder what strange equipment Jess will be bringing this time.
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Thanks to gobowlingshow.com for the Bowler's Handbooks and Lane # 1 for the balls this year at the Gathering.
Read my bowling radio reviews at BBAMbowling.com.
Ever listen to Yahoo radio? Try my station; same screen name.
The return of the 11-inch pin Paradigm, baby! (g)
I'm also bringing an overseas Columbia Ricochet Revenge (really beautiful-looking ball), plus my old long-pin AMF XS.
I'll be drilling my own stuff by then and I might be able to find something I can slap a weird drill on just for kicks.
Jess
Post by: Strider on February 06, 2008, 07:58:14 PM
Hopefully my finger won't swell like crazy again this year. For some reason, I've some odd minor injury several years now. Maybe I'll rent out the services of my Magic Dishwasher (Ron Clifton certified). Maybe I'll get lucky and score another ball from Jesse this year.
Anyway, looking forward to seeing some old friends and making some new ones. Hopefully SrK will be able to make it this year. Gatherings wouldn't be the same without him or the Thonged one.--------------------
Penn State Proud
Special thanks to Lane#1 for donations to two consecutive Ballreviews Get Togethers.
Ron Clifton's Bowling Tip Archive (http://"http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/roncarchive.htm")
Post by: novawagonmaster on February 08, 2008, 11:17:01 AM
My wife and I will be rolling into town early afternoon on Thursday.
I look forward to meeting all of you and spending some quality time on the lanes
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Jon (in Ohio)
Edited on 2/8/2008 12:17 PM
Post by: kev3inp on February 08, 2008, 02:27:03 PM
I'll try to hit up Ken from Let's Go Bowling for some more prizes. Maybe since Ron was a guest on his show he'll kick in a little more.
There's getting to be a number of us staying at the Extended Stay. Maybe we should ask for a group discount. This keeps up maybe I'll have to make next year's reservations before we leave.
Really, I can't say it enough. There's no finer group of people you'll ever meet, the staff there treat us like family, (well, like family they actually like!) and go out of their way to make us feel at home. I had a little trepidation about what it was going to be like before we went to our first one, but after that experience you couldn't keep us away.
We'll also be there on the Thursday afternoon and we're truly looking forward to it.
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Thanks to gobowlingshow.com for the Bowler's Handbooks and Lane # 1 for the balls this year at the Gathering.
Read my bowling radio reviews at BBAMbowling.com.
Ever listen to Yahoo radio? Try my station; same screen name.
Post by: novawagonmaster on February 08, 2008, 02:42:03 PM
quote:
There's getting to be a number of us staying at the Extended Stay.
We should each put a ball in the window of our room
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Jon (in Ohio)
Post by: janderson on February 12, 2008, 11:34:31 AM
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J.J. "Waterola Kid" Anderson, the bLowling King : Kill the back row
Post by: kev3inp on February 13, 2008, 03:21:47 AM
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Thanks to gobowlingshow.com for the Bowler's Handbooks and Lane # 1 for the balls this year at the Gathering.
Read my bowling radio reviews at BBAMbowling.com.
Ever listen to Yahoo radio? Try my station; same screen name.
Post by: novawagonmaster on February 13, 2008, 09:15:43 AM
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Jon (in Ohio)
Post by: mainzer on February 13, 2008, 11:59:45 AM
We have to get done with the bowling quick so we can make it into the bar!!
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Mainzerpower
Post by: SrKegler on February 13, 2008, 02:43:44 PM
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Will thier be drinking? to go along with the eating, and bowling?
We have to get done with the bowling quick so we can make it into the bar!!
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Mainzerpower
This place is automated. Just holler and a young gal will hand deliver a drink for you. Plus Geoff brews his own stuff for us to try out.
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Charter Member FOS
Have Balls - Will Travel
Post by: kev3inp on February 13, 2008, 04:33:29 PM
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Thanks to gobowlingshow.com for the Bowler's Handbooks and Lane # 1 for the balls this year at the Gathering.
Read my bowling radio reviews at BBAMbowling.com.
Ever listen to Yahoo radio? Try my station; same screen name.
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on February 13, 2008, 04:45:20 PM
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Formerly SGC300
"Never get into a pissing match with a skunk, cuz he'll piss all over you and like it."-Keyshawn Johnson on Terrell Owens
Post by: ThongPrincess on February 13, 2008, 06:04:15 PM
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I wanna come
All are welcome, even {deleted} lefties like me
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USBC Bronze Coach
"I cannot change the direction of the wind but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination." Jimmy Dean
Quaker 10/93 - 4/07
Quaker (http://"http://thongprincess.bowlspace.com/gallery/view_gallery.one?gal_id=1")
Post by: janderson on February 14, 2008, 07:09:19 PM
That's just wrong, like a Buckeye dating a Wolverine.
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J.J. "Waterola Kid" Anderson, the bLowling King : Kill the back row
Post by: williewc on February 14, 2008, 08:27:37 PM
and im in for the poker tourny and the pool, got an extra stick?, lost mine a couple years back in a move
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Post by: Andy_WS on February 14, 2008, 10:55:09 PM
See you all there
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Andy in Winston
Post by: JessN16 on February 24, 2008, 11:12:33 PM
We won't be able to come down for everything so I'm trying to see what fits our schedule best.
Jess
Post by: Strider on February 25, 2008, 06:06:05 AM
Thursday is for the early birds. Not too many people will arrive early.
Friday is kind of a get to know you time. A lot of talking and informal bowling.
Saturday is the Bragging Rights Tournament and dinner together, later is poker and pool at my house.
Sunday is more free time for bowling, maybe some 1 on 1 coaching time with Ron.
Nothing is set in stone, but that's been more or less how it's gone the last few years.
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Penn State Proud
Special thanks to Lane#1 for donations to two consecutive Ballreviews Get Togethers.
Ron Clifton's Bowling Tip Archive (http://"http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/roncarchive.htm")
Post by: kev3inp on February 25, 2008, 07:03:05 AM
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Thanks to gobowlingshow.com for the Bowler's Handbooks and Lane # 1 for the balls this year at the Gathering.
Read my bowling radio reviews at BBAMbowling.com.
Ever listen to Yahoo radio? Try my station; same screen name.
Post by: ThongPrincess on February 25, 2008, 07:58:13 AM
If you are a golfer, Toma and Nollster set that up for at least Thursday.
As Kev3inp said there is Scotch Doubles Friday night at about 8PM. Whoever is there during the day generally goes to dinner together and returns for the Scotch Doubles. This is a regular happening at the center. The biggest problem is finding the females. Us womins (Ron's lingo) double up so the men all have a partner. Sometimes it is a good thing, sometimes not so good - just ask Toma about that one
Over the years the Thursday group has grown and so has the Sunday. Last year I alsmost didn't get to work with Ron Sunday due to the number of people who stuck around.
No matter when you join us, you will find the people who attend are great and Ron, Karen, and the staff at Creekside are the best! You will not be disappointed.
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Post by: Andy_WS on February 25, 2008, 10:02:46 AM
Do to schedule at the center the sign in for the tournament is from 6:30 - 7:30 pm and the tournament starts at 7:30.
We have about 20-30 teams that show up on a regular basis and as TP has pointed out, we are always looking for women.
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Post by: ThongPrincess on February 25, 2008, 05:14:46 PM
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Post by: SrKegler on February 25, 2008, 06:49:41 PM
When I was stationed at Bragg in the 60s, we had to fight them off with a stick.
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Post by: janderson on February 26, 2008, 09:00:14 AM
quote:
get off the lanes earlier
ouch
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Post by: ThongPrincess on February 26, 2008, 04:20:06 PM
quote:quote:
get off the lanes earlier
ouch
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I'm sure it will take a cattle prod to accomplish that task with some bowlers
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Post by: BigWillyStyle on March 08, 2008, 11:17:47 PM
Big Willy Style
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Post by: JessN16 on March 08, 2008, 11:36:42 PM
Jess
Post by: ThongPrincess on March 08, 2008, 11:37:15 PM
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Post by: stormed1 on March 09, 2008, 01:06:56 PM
Post by: Strider on March 09, 2008, 01:14:07 PM
Stormed1, even if your foot isn't healed, if you're not too far away, you can always show up to put some faces to the names. Actually I get my heel looked at Monday. I'm hoping it's nothing serious, but I've had a lot of pain for several months.
Bad weather Saturday, so I bowled in a tournament instead. A little chilly for brewing today, plus got a late start with the time change. Hopefully brewing a Saison Dupont clone next Saturday.
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Post by: ThongPrincess on March 23, 2008, 10:20:40 PM
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Post by: Strider on April 07, 2008, 05:42:24 PM
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Post by: janderson on April 16, 2008, 04:53:59 PM
I've talked to my brother and nephews about making the trip with us. He doesn't actually post here, but he likes to drink, bowl, and golf (pretty much in that order).
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Post by: ThongPrincess on April 16, 2008, 06:40:55 PM
I do know a few from the So Cal Ron Clifton Clinics who may make it next year, money is tight this year. We'll see.
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Post by: stormed1 on April 16, 2008, 07:46:40 PM
Post by: novawagonmaster on April 17, 2008, 03:45:34 PM
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Post by: kev3inp on April 17, 2008, 04:27:08 PM
Today is the 7th anniversary of the first time Di and I met, and our 3rd wedding anniversary will be this year. It's so much fun when you get it right!
We're really looking forward to seeing everybody again, and Ken from the "Let's Go Bowling" show has promised to kick in for some tournament prizes. Later!
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Post by: Spartan on April 17, 2008, 04:30:16 PM
i'm only 15.
but i am very serious about bowling, and play a little golf.
i know my stuff.
Post by: Alakazam on April 17, 2008, 05:00:58 PM
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Post by: ThongPrincess on April 17, 2008, 06:49:25 PM
Congratulations to you and Linda. I knew it was sometime this month, but forgot the date. I wish you both the very best!
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would a teenager fit in?
i'm only 15.
but i am very serious about bowling, and play a little golf.
i know my stuff.
The Gathering is for everyone, even if they don't know their stuff
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Edited on 4/17/2008 6:50 PM
Post by: janderson on April 18, 2008, 04:23:15 PM
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it is all about meeting new people, making new friends and bowling
and the new people are bowlers, what more could you ask for?
Well, I guess you could ask for rich and monetarily generous bowlers, but as long as you can settle for friendly and companionably (wow that is a word) generous bowlers, you'll enjoy the weekend.
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Post by: ThongPrincess on April 18, 2008, 06:20:19 PM
quote:Fixed - Oh wait we were talking about The Gathering not Match.com or Harmony.com
rich, decent looking, single, and monetarily generous bowlers
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companionably (wow that is a word)
The teacher had to look it up to be sure
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companionably
One entry found.
companionable
Main Entry: com·pan·ion·able
Pronunciation: \kəm-ˈpan-yə-nə-bəl\
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
: marked by, conducive to, or suggestive of companionship : sociable <companionable people> <companionable laughter>
— com·pan·ion·abil·i·ty \-ˌpan-yə-nə-ˈbi-lə-tç\ noun
— com·pan·ion·able·ness noun
— com·pan·ion·ably \-ˈpan-yə-nə-blç\ adverb
It has been a rough day, but it IS FRIDAY!!!
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Post by: WillynHook on April 19, 2008, 03:23:25 PM
Hope Ron won't mind a porto-crib to help contain the twin munchkins....
Dr. Joe
Post by: a_ak57 on April 26, 2008, 09:38:29 PM
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Post by: kev3inp on April 27, 2008, 06:54:57 AM
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Thanks to gobowlingshow.com for the Bowler's Handbooks and Lane # 1 for the balls this year at the Gathering.
Read my bowling radio reviews at BBAMbowling.com.
Ever listen to Yahoo radio? Try my station; same screen name.
Post by: Strider on May 15, 2008, 08:17:12 PM
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Post by: ThongPrincess on May 15, 2008, 08:53:48 PM
Has all the info and will be updated as new information comes to light, such as golf times, etc.
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