Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, Children of all ages.  It''s getting to be that time again.  Last I heard, the official date is the last full weekend in July, July 24th and 25th, 2010 at Creekside Lanes.  I thought I''d start a thread to keep people informed so that vacation time can be planned out, schedules adjusted, excuses can be perfected, etc....  I''ll add more to the initial post when I receive more information.  The 2nd annual ThongPrincess Memorial Bragging Rights Tournament is still on for Saturday.  The last 2 years I believe women took the top 3 places -- guys, it''s time to show up and shoe up.  And due to the efforts of a certain SrKegler:  SPONSORED BY GLOBAL 900, STORM, AND LANE 1.  Woohoo!

RSVP to this thread.  Many thanks and hope to see 24 full lanes for the Tournament.

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For those who don''t know, and so there will be full disclosure:
Creekside Lanes
1450 Trademart Bv
Winston Salem, NC 27127-5646
(336) 771-9800

More swag coming in - Storm is now sending stuff, and wouldn''t suprise me if there was some Roto items mixed in.  SrKegler is still talking to Ebonite - so we may have toys from almost all the major players. (minus Brunswick)

Edited on 5/14/2010 1:22 PM

I went to Creekside's page, and while the Gathering countdown isn't there, you can find their addy under the "find us" and "contact us" tabs.
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Haven't heard from all my contacts yet but big thanks to Ritchie at Lane 1.  He's donating  Dynamo T-shirts, 2oz. bottles of Secret Sauce and a few Lane #1 microfiber towels for the event.
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RIP Thongprincess/Sawbones

Had a very good time last year.Was very impressed with the bowlers and how well every one got along.The lanes were well kept and the House was CLEAN!!! I do plan to return and hope for the same.It is a great event to attend if you have the time and a little money.Hope to see everyone soon,take care.Robuster
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Just heard from Storm, they'll be sending some goodies out.  While these freebies won't justify the cost of making the trip, keep in mind the companies that help us when you make your equipment selections.
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RIP Thongprincess/Sawbones

We've had it for the last few years with the Official BR/TP t-shirt being the sole prize for the winner of the tournament - and people kept coming back (which either says something for the people who host the event, or something about the crazies who come to the event.)  While the swag is nice, and the potential of a new ball is awesome - I'm still showing up for the opportunity to have my head handed to me by JAnderson and Kev on the lanes.

Someone needs to get a hold of Pchee and talk him into coming.  He can come and give a spare making exhibition (think of "Major League's" Willie Mayes Hayes hitting exhibition)!  If I can drive 12 hours twice and move here, surely some of you can scape up the cash to come just once (well, once a year anyway).  Maybe we can have a contest to see if anyone wants to challenge Joe Falco to a total games thrown contest (not me!).  Bowlers are expected to travel to the west coast just about every year for nationals, so here your chance for the east coasters for a shorter trip that will be much more rewarding.  Good friends and better coaching for next to nothing.  What else could you ask for?
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