Post by: Graaille on March 01, 2010, 03:20:50 PM
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
Post by: eagle101 on March 02, 2010, 06:58:56 AM
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Post by: Juggernaut on March 02, 2010, 08:00:25 AM
I don't play golf, so what else is there to do around there?
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Post by: Brickguy221 on March 02, 2010, 08:42:53 AM
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I would really like to come to one of these things, but its just over 1000 miles from here to there, and I just can't see taking an entire week vacation and driving that far just to bowl.
I don't play golf, so what else is there to do around there?
Ditto for me plus I don't play golf either....I would love to be able to attend this event and I envy the people close enough that are able to attend it. I would also love to be able to meet Ron Clifton and be able to take some lesons from him, but living so far away, it can only be a dream for me.
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Post by: eagle101 on March 02, 2010, 09:03:41 AM
Maybe next year!
How many people (average) attend this event?
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I'm gonna grab another beer.
Ya want one?
Post by: Graaille on March 02, 2010, 01:41:29 PM
As far as other things to do around here other than bowl and golf, hmmm..... there are the usual get-togethers that happen every evening, you''re only 3 hours away from the Blue Ridge Mountains, the outlet centers in Burlington, Lexington is only 15-20 minutes away if you''re into Southern Barbeque, Historic Old Salem for the historians, The Winston Cup museum for Nascar fans, Biltmore House is 90-120 minutes away depending on traffic. Somehow I get the feeling that anyone who comes will be able to find things to do. Since I live 3 minutes away from Creekside (Winston Salem, NC), if someone has a particular interest - I can do a few searches to try to find things of interest.
Edited on 3/2/2010 2:52 PM
Post by: The Stroke on March 02, 2010, 01:59:05 PM
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Don't worry, ball selection won't matter for you. You can't score on anything other than a house shot anyway. I love how you supposedly bowled the US Open and then hid your real name when called out.quote:
Just curious....what will the lane condition be like? Ball suggestions?
Thanks.
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Post by: Graaille on March 02, 2010, 02:02:35 PM
Post by: Graaille on March 02, 2010, 02:09:57 PM
Post by: mainzer on March 03, 2010, 04:09:32 PM
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Just curious....what will the lane condition be like? Ball suggestions?
Thanks.
If you are as good as you say you are should it matter what bowling balls to bring? IMO You should worry about how you are going to bowl outside of your bowling alley house rag.
BTW:What is your name?
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Post by: themagician on March 03, 2010, 04:20:01 PM
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Post by: TheFreeAgent on March 06, 2010, 05:42:53 PM
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I would love to attend but I'm going to Indianapolis in July with my son for the Junior Gold Tournament.
Maybe next year!
How many people (average) attend this event?
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Post by: JessN16 on March 06, 2010, 06:07:30 PM
Jess
Post by: Strider on March 06, 2010, 06:41:39 PM
I'd also like to send best wishes to Andy. Not a frequent poster, but he's always helping out one way or another at Creekside and is Ron's unofficial crash test dummy. Andy's having back surgery in a few days to clean up some bone pieces that caused some complications from his broken foot. Apparently they are causing swelling and pinching the sciatic nerve which caused him to lose feeling in his foot. Speedy recovery Andy!
Money is tight for many these days, but it's a very worthwhile trip. If you can drive, you're only out gas, and there are very reasonable hotels very nearby. Bowling is very cheap for the attendees, and the food at Creekside is much better than average. Free coaching from Ron is worth 10x what you'll spend on bowling balls alone this year. If there's any way you can make it, we'd love to meet you.
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Post by: Alakazam on March 31, 2010, 04:01:54 PM
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Post by: Graaille on March 31, 2010, 07:45:32 PM
Post by: Strider on March 31, 2010, 08:50:28 PM
I also now have a video camera, so I'll take at least one shot of every attendee throwing a ball (unless instructed otherwise
).Like I said earlier, one good hour with Ron will pay off 10 times over any equipment you'll every buy. The center is nice, rates are very reasonable, the staff is fun, and the food is good. Come on out and put some faces to the names.
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Post by: Graaille on April 25, 2010, 02:27:05 PM
Post by: SrKegler on April 25, 2010, 08:20:50 PM
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RIP Thongprincess/Sawbones
Post by: kev3inp on April 26, 2010, 09:19:46 AM
Pete and Mandy are planning the trip in Sept. Don't know where it'll be yet, but we'll be there.
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Post by: JOE FALCO on April 26, 2010, 09:36:06 AM
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Post by: SrKegler on April 26, 2010, 01:41:17 PM
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Sr, it would be nice to see you again. You have been missed.
Pete and Mandy are planning the trip in Sept. Don't know where it'll be yet, but we'll be there.
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Hi Kev. I got a letter from Pete. Unfortunately I live in Tenn now, probably won't make it down to this one. Give them my best.
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Post by: bowlerdawg on April 28, 2010, 10:27:03 PM
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Post by: Graaille on April 28, 2010, 10:29:03 PM
Post by: bowlerdawg on April 30, 2010, 09:53:31 PM
If you hear nothing else I say here this. It is a fun time to be had by all, and the travel and journey is worth it. If you enjoy bowling this is an event you don't want to miss. Ron is an EXCELLENT coach, the staff is fun and accommodating, there is as much to do here as there is in any other major city ( for the nay sayers ) . I am taking time off work this year so that I can be present for all 4 days, because it's worth it to me and Amanda.
We made friends while we were there, and we keep in touch, and we have been looking forward to this ever since it ended last year.
just come it's fun, and you won't regret it
p.s. Amanda ( a.k.a. hooter girl ) says hello to everyone
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Pearl cherry bomb
Supercarbide bomb
pink raspberry x2 c/2
cranberry tester c/2
blueberry c/2
black raspberry c/2
liberator ( urethane )
OC chainsaw
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starting rotation, and yes I actually bowl.........unlike some on these boards
I can count on one hand the saws i have not owned
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Post by: Bill Thomas on May 01, 2010, 12:41:18 PM
Post by: bowlerdawg on May 01, 2010, 01:33:32 PM
www.bowlcreekside.com
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Pearl cherry bomb
Supercarbide bomb
pink raspberry x2 c/2
cranberry tester c/2
blueberry c/2
black raspberry c/2
liberator ( urethane )
OC chainsaw
^^^^^^^^^^^
starting rotation, and yes I actually bowl.........unlike some on these boards
I can count on one hand the saws i have not owned
Post by: rvmark on May 01, 2010, 05:56:33 PM
Good luck, safe traveling and good bowling!
Mark
Post by: kev3inp on May 02, 2010, 02:17:28 PM
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Post by: WillynHook on May 03, 2010, 02:33:08 PM
It is now a family tradition to be a part of the "gathering." This next one will be our 4th. The twins have already asked about it too.
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Post by: SrKegler on May 07, 2010, 03:08:15 PM
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Post by: Graaille on May 07, 2010, 04:54:12 PM
I'm just hoping I'll be there for all of it. Lost my job earlier in the week, so doing some hunting before the last paycheck comes in.
Post by: robuster on May 07, 2010, 06:39:01 PM
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Post by: SrKegler on May 13, 2010, 05:55:48 PM
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Post by: SrKegler on May 14, 2010, 09:25:33 AM
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Post by: Graaille on May 14, 2010, 01:26:15 PM
Post by: kev3inp on May 14, 2010, 04:53:36 PM
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Post by: Strider on May 14, 2010, 09:28:48 PM
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Post by: Magic Carpet on June 10, 2010, 02:29:48 PM
Sr. the "stuff" is starting to come in, thank you for all your hard work, I sure hope you can make it this year.
Joe I hope you are feeling better as well and if you need a ride I will come get you.
Bowl great!!!
Ron Clifton
Post by: Magic Carpet on June 24, 2010, 10:38:35 AM
Can the twins beat you yet? Have they ask you to give up the bumpers yet?
Looking forward to seeing you guys!
Bowl great!
Ron Clifton
Post by: bowlerdawg on June 26, 2010, 08:38:51 AM
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Post by: chatnboy on June 28, 2010, 08:47:11 AM
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Post by: crazyyankee on June 28, 2010, 09:13:16 AM
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Post by: Hammer-N-Crew on June 30, 2010, 11:02:59 AM
Post by: Magic Carpet on July 01, 2010, 08:10:26 AM
It's July folks, count down to THE GATHERING 2010!
Post by: Magic Carpet on July 09, 2010, 11:27:21 PM
Who gona make it this year?
Not long now!
Ron Clifton
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Post by: bowlerdawg on July 10, 2010, 07:17:12 AM
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i know i'm late and wrong but where can i get an iternary and info about this event???
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Post by: crazyyankee on July 10, 2010, 08:08:38 AM
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FOS lane 1 destroy's the pins.
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buzzbomb/r
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Post by: JOE FALCO on July 10, 2010, 08:51:51 AM
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Post by: Strider on July 11, 2010, 09:22:00 AM
Other than bowling, is there any interest in any side activities? In years past, we've had golf outings (Toma and Nollster were avid golfers) and poker parties at my house.
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Post by: Magic Carpet on July 11, 2010, 10:24:38 AM
We don't have a hard set agenda, we things when the most people can participate. Generally, of Friday we meet greet bowl have fun bowl have fun and then all go out to eat.
Saturday morning it's breakfast at Creekside, bowl and have fun, then the braggin rights tournament. Then bowl have fun and then all go out to eat.
Sometimes on Saturday night there is poker and sometimes not.
Sunday it's morning brunch at Creekside and bowl and have fun. On Sunday I offer a few pointers to bowlers that wish to have them. We bowl on different oil patterns so it's not just a weekend of house shots. We are REAL bowlers ya know.
Let me know if you need more info.
Bowl great!
Ron Clifton
Post by: stopncrank on July 12, 2010, 02:51:30 PM
Geoff, we would possibly be interested in some Hold Em!
Ive been trying to get to the Gathering for about 2 years now, lol. We look forward to meeting everybody!
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Post by: Alakazam on July 12, 2010, 08:29:21 PM
On a side note, another couple will be coming down on Sat. & Sun, from CT for their first Gathering, see ya soon.
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Post by: SrKegler on July 13, 2010, 03:20:43 PM
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Post by: Graaille on July 13, 2010, 10:23:09 PM
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Post by: Magic Carpet on July 14, 2010, 10:17:51 AM
"Is Ron still doing the coaching on Thursdays???? Me and the GF need a LOTTTTT of help."
SrKegler, so you are going to make it??? Anything for you buddy!
Here is some additional hotel info if you don't have one already.
Kat found this for us.
Comfort Suites Hotel, 200 Capitol Lodging Ct Winston-Salem, NC 27103,
336-774-0805, call & ask for the Gathering Group rate.
Comfort Suites is 1 exit west of Creekside Lanes, 1450 Trademart Bldv Winston-Salem, NC 27127
$62/night + tax for standard 2 queen or 1 king room
$89/night + tax for upgrade with whirlpool & fireplace (max 2 people) or 2 room suite.
We have the block of rooms on hold until 07/18. Call in asap! If you call in after the block expires, they will honor the prices if they have rooms available.
Please pass this info on to anyone I have missed!
See you there!
~KAT
In addition we just met the new owner of the Sleep Inn.
The address is 1985 Hampton Inn CT. Winston Salem, NC 27103
Special gathering rate of $49.99
TO GET THAT RATE YOU MUST CALL CINCY SCOTT AT CREEKSIDE LANES 336-771-9800 She will arrange it for you.
Only a few days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: 10poundBear on July 14, 2010, 01:16:39 PM
Still trying to help out some new Gathering folks with a tentative time frame. Is the Scotch doubles still happening at 7p on Friday? If not, what time? We are bringing 5 ladies with us who love to bowl, so if there are guys out there that need partner for the tournament, just come find me, KAT, the quiet one!
What time & where is dinner on Friday, Ron? If you could get an address w/zip, that would be great for everyone with GPS!
Saturday: What time is our meeting & what time is the 2nd annual Thong Princess Braggin' Rights tournament starting? Any time frame would help to give them some idea! I've basically told everyone I know that is coming they should plan to be at the lanes most of the day Friday, Saturday & Sunday! Eat, sleep & breathe bowling!!
Ron, any luck on the special H-Girls t-shirts? I have the idea we came up with last year & will send it to you! Might get a few takers to have those shirts made up, too!!!
Looking forward to seeing everyone again.
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Post by: Magic Carpet on July 14, 2010, 03:57:10 PM
You really bring 5 ladies with you? Have you become the Madam of Hotlanta?
That is fantastic, we can never have enough womens!!!.
Yes Scotch doubles is at 7pm Friday night.
I will answer more stuff tomorrow.
Can't wait to get you a BEAR HUG.
By the way did you have any pics of the Drama Queen? I don't think there were any on the disc you sent last year.
Ron Clifton
Post by: 10poundBear on July 15, 2010, 01:56:35 PM
If I'm a madam, I'm not getting paid well enough!! *sigh*
Which Drama Queen were you talking about? There were so many!!! I'll bring my laptop & pix & we can get more pix for you as needed!
I'm looking forward to the Bear Hug!!! Thanks. Never can have enough hugs!
See you soon!
~Madam Kat
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Post by: SrKegler on July 16, 2010, 07:44:03 PM
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Post by: janderson on July 16, 2010, 10:10:55 PM
We'll be in late, late Thursday night and will be around until later on Sunday.
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