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DukeHarding

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How many bowlers are going
« on: July 17, 2009, 05:06:58 PM »
to Shoot the USBC Nationals next year in Reno?

If you are not why, are you not?

If you are why?

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DanH78

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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #16 on: July 19, 2009, 01:17:41 PM »
I'm going.  Next year will be #9 in a row.  I enjoy bowling with my dad, brother and the other guys in our group.  I actually hate Reno though, I think the only place I've been that I liked less was my first year in Billings.  

I had a blast in Vegas, there's more to do there than just gamble, more girls walking around, more people seemed to be having fun.  I'm not looking forward to so many trips to reno the next few years, but I guess it's better than not having a tournament.
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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #17 on: July 19, 2009, 03:34:53 PM »
yes in 2010, no in 2011 and 2013
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Atochabsh

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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2009, 06:11:50 PM »
Reno is about gambling but its much more laid back then Vegas.  So I'm not sure if just the gambling was distasteful to you or the hectic pace of Vegas, or the expense of Vegas.  

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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #19 on: July 19, 2009, 09:12:19 PM »
Will be there. Might as well done paid me $'s
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Pat Patterson

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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #20 on: July 19, 2009, 09:37:46 PM »
I was planning on going since I'm the captain of 2 teams, but no one wanted to pony up the money for next year.

Guess I'm S.O.L.


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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #21 on: July 19, 2009, 09:51:05 PM »
I will go every year until I die.
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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #22 on: July 20, 2009, 07:24:20 AM »
Still going...it is the Nationals after all.  And as others have said, Reno it a nice place with lots to do and nice places to go.

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leftyinsnellville

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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #23 on: July 20, 2009, 07:34:28 AM »
I had a great time at Nationals in '07.  I'd really like to get back to Reno next year.  Money is a real issue, though.

I have an interview tomorrow for a job that pays almost twice what I'm earning now.  If I get the job, I'm definitely going!
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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #24 on: July 20, 2009, 08:00:35 AM »
we will be there spot is already paid for the next two years to take advantage of the special whatever it is they are offering for people that go to reno both years

for me nationals is my vacation for the year, its what I do.  this coming year, I will be flying in the San Fran with my kids doing some site seeing, then driving over the pass for the tourney, and then back to San Fran for some more family fun
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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #25 on: July 20, 2009, 08:01:10 AM »
Atochabsh, I would not say the gambling was distasteful, it is just I am personally not into it like most bowlers seem to be. I will enter brackets and side pots at times, but to me that is different, I execute and I will take home some cash, if I don't then I wont.I am just more of a outdoorsman type I guess, and I could only imagine what that would cost around the Vegas area,lol.
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MrNattyBoh

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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #26 on: July 20, 2009, 08:46:55 AM »
I may go to Nationals at some point in my life, only if the bring it closer to the east coast. Traveling that far for a bowling tournament is a bit ubsurd. They should have East and West coast divisions.....thats just my opinion. Maybe that way they could get more people to attend. Not to mention for someone like me that only bowls on a house shot twice a week, whats the point to shoot on a pattern that is that much more difficult. Dont get me wrong, i love to bowl as much as the next guy but to go to nationals on a pattern I never see, its just not worth the trip.
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Atochabsh

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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #27 on: July 20, 2009, 10:28:38 AM »
I think they've tried to have it on the east coast. But finding a venue big enough for the full length of time needed is nearly impossible.  You can bet that if the Bowling Stadium didn't already exist in Reno that the open would NOT be there that often.

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Rick Wunder

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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #28 on: July 20, 2009, 10:36:18 AM »
Yes, I plan to go to Reno next year, because I always go, and I've already paid.

Although you didn't ask, I'll be going to Reno again in 2011, Baton Rouge in 2012, Reno in 2013, and wherever in 2014 and beyond.

I enjoyed the trip to Vegas.  I drove this year from Chicago, and it was an enjoyable drive.  I had no problems with traffic in Vegas, but I did not take my car anywhere near the strip.  We stayed at Sam's Town, and when we visited the strip or Fremont Street, we took the free Sam's Town shuttle.  We used the monorail to get around when we went to the strip.  It all worked out very well.  I did make several runs to the airport from Sam's Town to pick up members of our group, and had no problems with traffic for any of those trips, either.

I enjoy Vegas in small doses, and will be returning in the future.

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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #29 on: July 20, 2009, 01:24:18 PM »
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I say screw Vegas! Rude employees almost every place we visited. The Rio casino is such a dump! I did enjoy the Mandalay bay. Prices were very high and the so called free drinks at all of the casinos took so long to get that it just was not worth the wait. I went to Reno the last two times the event was held there and I just loved it there. By far hands down better that Vegas. I will never go there again.
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$19 all you can drink happy hour from 4-8

$20 all yo ucan eat all day buffet (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner all included)

Drinks at the tables and slots came around so fast I culd not finish them before she got back.

Orleans and Gold coast are great casinos at great values as well.
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Dan Belcher

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Re: How many bowlers are going
« Reply #30 on: July 20, 2009, 01:46:08 PM »
Looking forward to going (in March, I believe) with a different team than I went with to Vegas this past year.  It'll be a fun vacation and I love bowling in a big tournament like this.  I'm not one of the best bowlers out there, but I'm far from the worst, so I should at least make back a few of the dollars I spend.
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