Post by: SrKegler on May 28, 2005, 02:57:57 PM
Who's coming. Whole bunch of newbies out there that haven't had the pleasure of beating up on me.
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Spending the kids inheritance one tournament at a time.
Post by: Scolai on May 28, 2005, 11:07:12 PM
What will be involved beyond the requisite time on the lanes?
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Post by: ThongPrincess on May 28, 2005, 11:41:42 PM
Pin-Nut, I'm sure there will be the traditional dinner and trip to Krispy Kream.
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Post by: boytoy on May 29, 2005, 10:15:24 AM
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Post by: Strider on May 29, 2005, 02:45:48 PM
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Post by: SrKegler on May 29, 2005, 08:40:16 PM
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Maybe I'll even be in a house by then.
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Wow, first homeless person I've met. Sorry for the problems, you can send Leticia down here to live with me until you get back on your feet.
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Post by: JPRLane1 on May 29, 2005, 08:45:21 PM
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Hey, we can make it my birthday celebration! I'll be turning another year on the 21st.
What will be involved beyond the requisite time on the lanes?
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Post by: a_ak57 on May 29, 2005, 08:49:04 PM
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Post by: Nollster on May 29, 2005, 09:15:08 PM
Post by: JOE FALCO on May 29, 2005, 09:41:38 PM
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Post by: SrKegler on May 29, 2005, 10:17:43 PM
Normally we pay $1 or $2 a game for lineage, make a trip to Crispy Creme, have a supper together, and try to stay off the police blotter.
Basically it's just a lot of fun meeting and bowling with people you talk to here on the website.
On Sunday he will usually put out a couple of tough shots, US Open, ABC tournament, etc. Bowl 2 games on each pattern, high score usually gets a T-shirt autographed by everyone that attended.
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Post by: Nollster on May 30, 2005, 09:02:07 PM
Post by: SrKegler on May 30, 2005, 09:52:11 PM
Ron is always happy to work with YABA bowlers to help them with their game.
Best part is its free coaching from one of the best in the business.
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Post by: JOE FALCO on May 30, 2005, 10:59:56 PM
STORMWICK .. SR KEG gave good advise .. try to get there .. meet some interesting people!
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Post by: Nollster on May 31, 2005, 10:17:43 AM
Sr. Keg already sent me some info -- should be a great time!! Looking forward to it! How many balls do we bring??
Edited on 5/31/2005 10:10 AM
Post by: SrKegler on May 31, 2005, 10:36:26 AM
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Joe -
Sr. Keg already sent me some info -- should be a great time!! Looking forward to it! How many balls do we bring??
Edited on 5/31/2005 10:10 AM
Doesn't matter. Bear in mind there is no money involved, everything is simply to have some fun. Scores really don't matter other than bragging rights.
A little info about the house. Brunswick lanes, pro-anvil I believe, with the ray charles downlane markers. Sweetspot for the THS is 10 board at 40'.
We can probably talk Ron into putting out this years ABC shot and maybe the US open or one of the PBA shots. Might have to start another post to see what everyone wants. Afterall, its your gathering, Ron wants to make it as memorable as possible.
Suggestions anyone.
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Post by: BigWillyStyle on May 31, 2005, 10:47:59 AM
Big Willy Style
Hope to see some of ya in a couple months...
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Post by: Nollster on May 31, 2005, 11:10:05 AM
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Doesn't matter. Bear in mind there is no money involved, everything is simply to have some fun. Scores really don't matter other than bragging rights.
Oh, I'm there for the fun, too....Couldn't bowl for money if my life depended on it!!
Just love to show off my balls! Wouldn't mind any non-THS shot, but the ABC, US Open or something where you have to play way outside would be nice....
Post by: boytoy on May 31, 2005, 11:24:25 AM
Was fun none the less. I think I will actually stay at a hotel this year and not drive back and forth! 2 hours of driving just plain sux! Besides I'm getting almost as old as Joe Faclo! 
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Post by: Magic Carpet on May 31, 2005, 11:36:49 AM
Here is a Yahoo map of where Creekside Lanes is located.
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=1450+trademart+blvd&csz=winston+salem%2Cnc&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=
Creekside Lanes
1450 Trademart Blvd.
Winston Salem, NC 27127
My email address if you need more info:
rclifton@triad.rr.com
The hotel I suggest is Extended Stay America. It is clean and cheap!
Use the Winston Salem / Hanes Mall location.
You can find it on www.extendedstayamerica.com for a map. It just one exit from the bowling center.
http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/minisite/default.asp?hotelID=736
Extended StayAmerica
Winston-Salem - Hanes Mall Blvd.
1995 Hampton Inn Ct.
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
I think this is about the 3rd or 4th year I have done this.
People have come from as far away as Ca. and Wa.
We have a good time, bowl a LOT (games are only $1.50)
We usually have a bragging rights tournament and the winner gets a T-shirt signed by all.
This is not a Ron Clifton 3 day bowling clinic but I am always willing to help the attendees out when they ask…for free of course.
I hope to see lots of you there…Even you lurkers out there that enjoy reading the post but never post anything.
Ron Clifton
Post by: Nollster on May 31, 2005, 02:45:45 PM
Post by: debs130 on May 31, 2005, 03:03:14 PM
Debbie
Post by: SrKegler on May 31, 2005, 03:58:09 PM
I ordered a 15# ball, medium shirt.
Give me some ideas on how to give them away that is fair to everyone.
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Post by: ThongPrincess on May 31, 2005, 05:48:34 PM
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Post by: SrKegler on May 31, 2005, 05:56:51 PM
You guys been out of the states for a while?
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Post by: Nollster on May 31, 2005, 09:54:00 PM
quote:Well, you can count me out on the shirt -- if it ain't XXL, it ain't happening for me!!
OK guys, now we have another little problem. Lane 1 has donated a H20 ball, hat, & shirt to be given out during this years BR gathering.
I ordered a 15# ball, medium shirt.
Give me some ideas on how to give them away that is fair to everyone.
Big thanks to Lane 1 for the stuff -- that's cool!! Drawing a blank on how to give them away though....
Post by: JPRLane1 on May 31, 2005, 09:58:33 PM
quote:quote:Well, you can count me out on the shirt -- if it ain't XXL, it ain't happening for me!!
OK guys, now we have another little problem. Lane 1 has donated a H20 ball, hat, & shirt to be given out during this years BR gathering.
I ordered a 15# ball, medium shirt.
Give me some ideas on how to give them away that is fair to everyone.
Yeah really who wears medium, Real men wear XL and up. I know I do. Nice of the folks at Lane#1 though anyway you look at it.
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Post by: Magic Carpet on May 31, 2005, 10:31:43 PM
Actually I think I have some XXXL shirts.
Ron Clifton
Post by: Strider on May 31, 2005, 11:07:38 PM
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OK guys, now we have another little problem. Lane 1 has donated a H20 ball, hat, & shirt to be given out during this years BR gathering.
I ordered a 15# ball, medium shirt.
Give me some ideas on how to give them away that is fair to everyone.
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I think we should just give it to the one who showed the most dedication by moving closest to Ron.
Maybe award the ball to the highest (handicap) score of whatever tournament format we come up with, and make the hat and shirt "door prizes". Maybe have a small raffle to help Ron pay for some expenses? I don't know how much trouble it would be to set up, but a skills competition might be fun also. I want a shot at the 45 pin rack. I want to see SrK leave one of his famous taps on that!
Thanks to Darold for arranging the prizes and Lane #1 for their generosity!
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Post by: JOE FALCO on May 31, 2005, 11:38:28 PM
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Post by: ThongPrincess on June 01, 2005, 02:55:30 AM
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Post by: Nollster on June 01, 2005, 08:49:33 AM
quote:I was thinking of a raffle, but didn't know what to do with the extra monies....Maybe go towards a group dinner or something?? Or pick up a nicety for our gracious host??
Maybe the ball should go to the lowest hdcp score, it might help their game
Post by: BigWillyStyle on June 01, 2005, 08:57:21 AM
SrKegler...thanks for the info!
As for the raffle; in the words of a few great men (the guys from the Guinness commercials).....BRILLIANT!!!! I think that it would be a geat idea to raise a bit o money for whatever, maybe we can get SrKegler a hoverround chair! (I kid I kid)
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Post by: JohnP on June 01, 2005, 10:46:31 AM
Post by: JOE FALCO on June 01, 2005, 11:16:12 AM
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Post by: JOE FALCO on June 01, 2005, 11:20:58 AM
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Post by: Nollster on June 01, 2005, 11:36:16 AM
Post by: SrKegler on June 01, 2005, 11:53:52 AM
Not to try and sway anyone, I like the 100% handicap idea, one thing we don't have to worry about in this group of people is sandbaggers. Maybe Ron could put out 3 shots for us, THS, US Open, and the ABC shot. Bowl 6 across 6. Personally, I think we can just take their word on what their average is as long as they have a BR ID.
Unless I'm mistaken, Ron doesn't open until Noon on Sundays. Things are really winding down by then and a lot of the participants have to leave early. I doubt if Thongprincess could stick around very long and still catch a flight back to Calif. The main event will have to be on Saturday to include as many people as possible.
Anyhow, keep the suggestions coming. It's your gathering, let's make it as much fun and enjoyable as possible.
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Spending the kids inheritance one tournament at a time.
Post by: Strider on June 01, 2005, 03:00:50 PM
I'd love to shoot on several different patterns like before. 2 games on 3 different pattens shouldn't take too long or be too much of a pain to set up. Making the tournament for bragging rights and pulling names out of a hat and striking for one of the Lane#1 prizes isn't a bad idea. If SrK gets a shot at the ball, I'm getting out the pool stick. --------------------
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Post by: JOE FALCO on June 01, 2005, 05:44:41 PM
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Post by: ThongPrincess on June 01, 2005, 07:08:29 PM
I am even willing to do the 100% hadcp with my 2004-2005 ave of 194. My high book this year was only 175, a year of rebuilding and new coaching. I am looking forward to this.
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Post by: Saw Mill on June 01, 2005, 09:10:36 PM
Dave
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Post by: boytoy on June 01, 2005, 09:59:21 PM
Guess I will just be drinking a few with kotm
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Post by: JPRLane1 on June 02, 2005, 09:46:02 AM
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Post by: JPRLane1 on June 02, 2005, 10:20:48 AM
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Anyone know of any GOOD RV parks in Winston-Salem. Possibly near the center we will congregate at?
MG
No buddy I sure don't but I do have a pool stick too and will bring it with me. I am slightly better at pool than bowling but lol that ain't saying much.
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Post by: JPRLane1 on June 02, 2005, 10:30:37 AM
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Excellent. What kind of cue do you own?
MG
Cuetec, although I don't know nearly as much about pool as I do bowling, I just enjoy it. I use to play a lot when I was younger but haven't much over the years.
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Post by: SrKegler on June 02, 2005, 11:04:32 AM
Shouldn't bring them to the alley to be on the safe side.
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Post by: JohnP on June 02, 2005, 11:08:07 AM
Post by: SrKegler on June 02, 2005, 11:10:23 AM
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I was wondering what was meant by that earlier comment.
Feel like explaining?
MG
Sorry, I forgot a lot of you haven't been to a previous gathering.
Couple of years ago Ron was steaching Pchee2 how to get the ball down on the lane by suspending a cue stick across the lane out by the arrows.
When I tried it my ball hung a little on my thumb. Splinters everywhere. I think the cue bounced across about 3 lanes.
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Edited on 6/2/2005 11:03 AM
Post by: JOE FALCO on June 02, 2005, 11:18:05 AM
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Edited on 6/2/2005 11:10 AM
Post by: Nollster on June 02, 2005, 12:15:58 PM
Post by: ThongPrincess on June 02, 2005, 07:02:00 PM
When it comes to pool or golf, I will be the heckler/cheerleader. You think my bowling is amusing? It is nothing compared to my ability to play pool, and golf is even more amusing
I missed the pool stick incident and would really like to see it in person
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Post by: Strider on June 02, 2005, 09:07:57 PM
Oops. Better bring the checkbook for KOTM's bar bill. I think I owe him a few. Might be cheaper to invite him over for dinner where I can at least control the liquor price. I have a nice pool cue, but it's in Alabama. Just as well since I'm not very good anymore. The house I have my eye on has a nice den perfectly set up for a table.
I'll be putting in my vacation request tomorrow so I can enjoy all of the festivities. Hopefully there won't be any conflict.
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Post by: JPRLane1 on June 03, 2005, 11:56:58 AM
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Post by: Magic Carpet on June 03, 2005, 01:01:05 PM
We will put out some shots of course.
I know that eveyone will be arriving at different times.
I am guessing dinner at around 7PM on friday night and on Saturday night.
What else do we need to know???
Special thanks to Sr. Kegler for ligning up so good Lane 1 stuff for us.
This should be a blast!!
Ron Clifton
Post by: Strider on June 03, 2005, 08:11:56 PM
Now I just have to show up and attempt to not embarrass myself.
Sounds like a good mix of new people and some "old" friends.
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Post by: JohnP on June 03, 2005, 08:42:11 PM
Post by: JPRLane1 on June 04, 2005, 03:43:50 PM
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Post by: Strider on June 04, 2005, 09:13:21 PM
I've been to three of these in the past, and it was worth every minute of the 11 hour drive.
Maybe I can talk Ron into putting up the bumpers on my lanes so I can tell ZMan I didn't ditch one all weekend. It's also another chance to whip up on some Lane #1 nuts *cough* Jesse, Jeff, Darold *cough*. Eh, maybe I'll take it easy on them since Lane #1 is providing some goodies.
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Post by: boytoy on June 04, 2005, 10:32:09 PM
Post by: Magic Carpet on June 05, 2005, 12:01:44 AM
Sunday? Brunch and them more bowling LOL
If enough folks can hang around to have another tourney we can do that if you like.
Bowl great!
Ron Clifton
Post by: ThongPrincess on June 05, 2005, 09:54:37 AM
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Post by: JPRLane1 on June 05, 2005, 10:33:02 AM
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Post by: Strider on June 05, 2005, 11:27:41 PM
AMF, Brunswick, Columbia (if we have an optional plastic event), Dynothane, MoRich, Roto Grip, Storm, Track, or Visionary. Let me know which you want to lose to so I know what to bring. Maybe I'll win the Buzzsaw and have KOTM drill it up, and then beat you by twice as many.
Just a little friendly trash talk.
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Post by: Nollster on June 06, 2005, 07:11:55 AM
Post by: JPRLane1 on June 06, 2005, 12:02:32 PM
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I am planning, and hoepfully can bring the sticks as well,
jesse, will get with you on specifics as to when I will be there if the offer still stands
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Post by: JPRLane1 on June 06, 2005, 12:06:02 PM
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Maybe Sr in this thread, or someone in another thread, can get a list of the possible attendees together so we can see who is going to show up.
Just a thought
MG
I second that.
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Post by: JPRLane1 on June 06, 2005, 09:23:27 PM
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Post by: SrKegler on June 06, 2005, 11:23:26 PM
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