Author Topic: Florida BR get together (Read 4562 times)

kev3inp · « **on:** August 29, 2007, 01:49:07 AM »

I'd like to put together a mini-gathering in Florida for our members and friends. Last year we went to one at Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando with Star from England and his wife Mandy. SrKegler and Alakazam and their wives were also in attendance and we had a lot of fun. There were others slated to show, but for various reasons couldn't make it; it happens, no big deal. Unfortunately Star and Mandy can't make it over to our side of the pond this year, so we'll have to do it ourselves.

For us it'd be ideal if people wanted to come down to South Florida to bowl, but I realize that's highly unlikely, so how about something in the Orlando or the Tampa areas? It'd be a lot more centrally located and the drive wouldn't be too bad for any of us. And of course all you bowlers living in the area we decide on would find it exceptionally convenient. As for dates, how about some Saturday in late September or early October to give everybody a chance to arrange their schedules accordingly?

If anyone has an "in" or a relationship with a center in the areas mentioned and could help in scheduling that'd be really great. If we're really nice to them maybe we could get Ken and Ed from the Let's Go Bowling Show to show up.

Ok, I've put it out there. Who's interested?
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SrKegler · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2007, 07:29:48 PM »

I would vote for Sep 29 or Oct 6. Anyone have any ideas about which house?
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Alakazam · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2007, 08:59:38 PM »

Either one of those dates would be fine for us. I'm not very familiar with any of the houses in the Tampa area, Dunedin Lanes are pretty much our 'home' alley. I want to thank Kev for the heads up on the open house tomorrow at Seminole Lanes, we're going to go.
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BOWL119 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2007, 09:50:57 PM »

PinChasers has a web-site that you can visit and get directions to.

http://www.pinchasers.net/Locations.aspx

It is called PinChasers Veterans. It is a nice area and the employees are all very helpful.

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Scooterdog · « **Reply #19 on:** September 01, 2007, 10:15:17 AM »

Hey, just wondering if there will be any action bowling ?...

Need money to finish my kitchen !

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kev3inp · « **Reply #20 on:** September 02, 2007, 08:28:05 AM »

Action? Not from this guy. I'm so risk averse we play our league card game for a quarter a person.

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SrKegler · « **Reply #21 on:** September 02, 2007, 12:32:38 PM »

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Hey, just wondering if there will be any action bowling ?...
Need money to finish my kitchen !

Scooterdog

How big of a kitchen are we talking about???

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Scooterdog · « **Reply #22 on:** September 02, 2007, 09:43:15 PM »

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How big of a kitchen are we talking about???

Big, big kitchen ! Need money for the Granite counter tops. I'm actually selling all my honor score rings and watches on Ebay.

Must say that any action on these easy lane condition is a gamble against anybody. Easy conditions blur the separation of the bowlers. IMO

Scooterdog

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kev3inp · « **Reply #23 on:** September 03, 2007, 08:20:47 AM »

OK, let's make it for Oct. 6th. We may go to Pinchasers by default; I'm looking into a couple of places, though.
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star · « **Reply #24 on:** September 03, 2007, 09:04:07 AM »

BIG Tears, BIG Tears.

Does anyone on site have a private jet that you can loan me for a couple of days?

Man I cant believe we're not coming this year but at least Mandy has her new Jacuzzi to play in.

Hope you all have a great time and think of me and Mandy over here in cloudy UK but still sitting in our new Jacuzzi.
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JOE FALCO · « **Reply #25 on:** September 03, 2007, 09:11:09 AM »

I'm in NC .. I just spotted this today ..I'm going to try my best to be there!

Hoping someone puts together a schedule of events (even if it comes to a one day) just so I can plan my time. I have a sister in FL that I owe a visit too .. going to try and do it at this time .. naturally this has to agree with my wife's schedule .. but feel it CAN BE DONE!

I'll be watching!
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kev3inp · « **Reply #26 on:** September 03, 2007, 09:39:48 AM »

Joe, I never even considered you'd be interested. We missed you this year in NC, so it'd be great to see you. I'm looking into getting a couple of pairs for the day, and trying to arrange payment by the game, rather than the hour. This year in NC I tried to be you in the amount I bowled, but I don't think I did you justice.

Star: OK, buddy, no private jet, but I know you'll be in the jacuzzi thinking about us. "Oy, what wankers!" That's ok, I know you mean it with love.

So far: Oct 6, venue not set yet. Looks like close to a dozen people, perhaps a bit more.
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kev3inp · « **Reply #27 on:** September 04, 2007, 08:28:44 AM »

OK, here's what's going on. The date is set for Oct. 6th. I've e-mailed Pinchasers, AMF Clearwater and Liberty Lanes to see if they can help us out. Lane-Glo I've omitted as too far, and I can't contact Dunedin through their site, apparently. While we're waiting to hear back, any other suggestions?

On edit, I just sent one off to Seminole lanes, too.
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Edited on 9/4/2007 8:35 AM

Alakazam · « **Reply #28 on:** September 04, 2007, 08:27:46 PM »

I know for sure that Lane-Glo North is hosting a PBA regional that weekend Kev. I'll make contact with Dunedin Lanes if you'd like.
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kev3inp · « **Reply #29 on:** September 05, 2007, 04:20:10 PM »

OK, here's where we stand so far: Date, Oct. 6th

Pinchasers says they're kind of full up with birthday parties that day, but they're going to call me and see if we can work something out.

Seminole can do it and we'd get a discounted rate of $3.00 a game. I'm not sure if their CATS, etc. stuff will be available that day, but I just yesterday heard the price schedule on the Go Bowling Show and it wasn't too bad. Not sure when that show will be posted; we only heard the first half of the show before we went to practice.

I got a message from AMF Clearwater, but I'll have to call the guy back tomorrow so he can try to talk me into it, I think. I'm keeping an open mind. Have you noticed that Ed Butler no longer talks about them at the end of the show?

Alakazam is going to check with Dunedin for me.

If any of the other local bowlers want to see if their houses can do it, or if someone has severe objections about a certain house, now is the time to speak up.

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Alakazam · « **Reply #30 on:** September 06, 2007, 02:29:37 PM »

Well, Dunedin is out of the picture also. They have youth leagues till about 1:30 PM and are full until then, also we'd have to be done by 5:30 because they have a full house in the evening also.
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