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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We'll be sure to let the desk know which lanes we're on for folks that don't make it right at the start, around 11 AM.  

Star, I've got the camera batteries charging up now so we can take some pics, we sure miss seeing you and Mandy, hopefully next year you can make it.
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This really stinks. Someone at work got the axe. I have to cover their shift. Have to work until about 2:00 PM. I might still make a run down there. Hope its still going at that time.

Scooterdog

As always when folks here get together it's a good time.  I'm sorry more people wouldn't elect to show up, but that's their problem. It was great seeing Alakazam and Joann and SrKegler again, and great to meet se7en and Scooterdog. I was truly amazed and impressed that Ken from the Let's Go Bowling Show came and threw a few with us.  He's a great guy and everybody should check out the show.  It's at gobowlingshow.com.  Pete, send me your e mail addy and I'll get the pics off to you. I made sure I hoisted one (and another, and another, etc.,  LOL) in your honor.
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Thanks to gobowlingshow.com for the Bowler's Handbooks and Lane # 1 for the balls this year at the Gathering.
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Im really glad you all had a great time. I kept thinking " there just about going on the lanes now. Now there probably having the first drink of the night and so on"

Me, I was just stuck at home and the weather turned cold!! Typical!

Would have loved to have been there again this year and meet all the good friend from previous years and the newbies but hopefully thats a treat for another year.




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Hey, Jon, it was nice to put a face to the name, (and the voice from Ken's show.)  I was really impressed with the house, and I'm sure the wife and I will be back for one of the clinics in the future.  I wish we could have stuck around for today's, but we didn't hear about it until too late to schedule.  And now that I've met Ken I've got to meet Bill.  Later!
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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.

Edited on 10/8/2007 4:54 PM