Post by: DukeHarding on July 17, 2009, 05:06:58 PM
If you are not why, are you not?
If you are why?
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How is it that, people who oppose the government running any large corporation, favor the government''s control of the military?
Post by: notsohotshot on July 18, 2009, 01:48:40 AM
Post by: Atochabsh on July 18, 2009, 05:31:08 PM
If you have only gone to Vegs for your Nationals experience, please don't hold it against Reno for bowling again.
BRING ON RENO!!!
Erin
Post by: shipper50 on July 18, 2009, 05:44:15 PM
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I'll ya what. I'm in Vegas now, we bowl tonight and I don't think you could pay me to come back to this place. Reno is so much easier to get around and far cheaper to stay then Las Vegas. The roads/freeways are a nightmare here. Its a struggle to get anywhere in a vehicle. I swear the traffic lights are twice as slow as anywhere else. Food and beverages are extraoridnarily expensive. Accomodations are more expensive then Reno.
If you have only gone to Vegs for your Nationals experience, please don't hold it against Reno for bowling again.
BRING ON RENO!!!
Erin
Having been to Vegas over 30 times in my life and this year being the second time I have bowled there, I would totally agree that Reno is a better place to get around and bowl in. You can walk almost anywhere, and its not as crowded as Vegas is now.
Vegas was the place to eat and stay in 72 when it was my first time.
Shipper
Post by: Pinbuster on July 18, 2009, 06:37:05 PM
We go every year to nationals regardless of where it has been. This year was my 23rd trip.
I much prefer Vegas. Easier to get to, much more to do, and I feel much safer.
We stay at the Silver Legacy in Reno and it is easy to walk back and forth to the stadium but I wouldn't venture 2 blocks away in any direction at night.
Post by: nextbowler on July 18, 2009, 07:01:48 PM
here in Vegas, I'm sure that it was much better going to exotic places in
the past (Montana,etc.).
Post by: DragonLord on July 18, 2009, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: on July 18, 2009, 07:37:19 PM
It's a fun break for our group and wives.
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Post by: DukeHarding on July 18, 2009, 10:24:38 PM
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I'll ya what. I'm in Vegas now, we bowl tonight and I don't think you could pay me to come back to this place. Reno is so much easier to get around and far cheaper to stay then Las Vegas. The roads/freeways are a nightmare here. Its a struggle to get anywhere in a vehicle. I swear the traffic lights are twice as slow as anywhere else. Food and beverages are extraoridnarily expensive. Accomodations are more expensive then Reno.
If you have only gone to Vegs for your Nationals experience, please don't hold it against Reno for bowling again.
BRING ON RENO!!!
Erin
I love Reno.
I lives in Vegas in 1980...town has really changed.
The freeways reminded me of being home in Chicago.
I won't be back, to Vegas.
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Duke Harding
How is it that, people who oppose the government running any large corporation, favor the government's control of the military?
Post by: themagician on July 18, 2009, 10:31:42 PM
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Post by: nd300 on July 18, 2009, 10:36:32 PM
Job,health,school,daughter's activities,etc..............
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JTTDB---Just Throw The Damn Ball
Don't "think"---that ball isn't in your bag yet..........
Post by: DukeHarding on July 18, 2009, 11:07:31 PM
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Crying about the pros, or the 220-240 average bowlers makes you a sorry excuse for a human being. Since your not on their level of play, you expect things to be catered to you? Why do you deserve the special treatment? I find it absolutely disgusting that this is a sport where the less talented bowlers bi#ch moan and complain instead of working harder and smarter to get better at the sport.
I've never experienced a sport where the top skilled players are pissed on so much by the lower skilled players to the point where the top skilled player wants to just quit playing their baby games. Handicap, Handicap, Handicap, banning skill levels, shunning skill levels, rejecting skill levels...etc..etc.
This is such a simple game to master when you think about it. It's up to you to determine what your skill level will be. There are very few ceilings or limitations on how good you really can be at it.
Edited on 7/18/2009 11:01 PM
So are you bowling Reno, or not?
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Duke Harding
How is it that, people who oppose the government running any large corporation, favor the government's control of the military?
Post by: SpareK on July 19, 2009, 10:20:43 AM
A>A
Post by: T_Bone on July 19, 2009, 12:07:10 PM
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Post by: burly1 on July 19, 2009, 12:40:12 PM
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Post by: DanH78 on July 19, 2009, 01:17:41 PM
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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It IS next year!
Post by: nutsforbowling on July 19, 2009, 03:34:53 PM
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Me stupid. Me believe anything. Please tell me what to do.
Post by: Atochabsh on July 19, 2009, 06:11:50 PM
Erin
Post by: atltnpnr on July 19, 2009, 09:12:19 PM
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Bowling is like life. Sometimes you are the ball. Other times you are the pins.
Post by: Pat Patterson on July 19, 2009, 09:37:46 PM
Guess I'm S.O.L.
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Post by: NOTHUMB on July 19, 2009, 09:51:05 PM
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Chris Barnes is not a choker---he is just a great opponent to draw on TV.
Post by: psaunders300 on July 20, 2009, 07:24:20 AM
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http://bowling.psaunders.net
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Post by: leftyinsnellville on July 20, 2009, 07:34:28 AM
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!
Post by: triggerman on July 20, 2009, 08:00:35 AM
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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Post by: burly1 on July 20, 2009, 08:01:10 AM
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Post by: MrNattyBoh on July 20, 2009, 08:46:55 AM
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Post by: Atochabsh on July 20, 2009, 10:28:38 AM
Erin
Post by: Rick Wunder on July 20, 2009, 10:36:18 AM
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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Post by: Krakken 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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Get off of the Strip and the big name casinos and you find very affordable prices.
Stratosphere $29 a night wondeful clean rooms
$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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Post by: Dan Belcher on July 20, 2009, 01:46:08 PM
Post by: Minnesota Don on July 20, 2009, 02:06:07 PM
Post by: DukeHarding on July 20, 2009, 02:18:57 PM
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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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RW (THB)
Rick,
That's a nice drive if you make the time, and you don't mind driving.
I lived in Vegas in 1979-81. I visited in 1991, and thought it had changed.
I was in shock...
My wife always hated Vegas, now she does meeting planning, and a lot of people love Vegas.
How are you doing?
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Duke Harding
How is it that, people who oppose the government running any large corporation, favor the government's control of the military?
Post by: Tateman on July 21, 2009, 02:47:24 AM
I plan on trying to bowl them all. I wish I could bowl on this pattern a lot.
Post by: ozsweet on July 21, 2009, 04:24:26 AM
2) I am going because I moved out of CT about 11 years and it is the one time each year that I get to see a group of my friends that I otherwise would likely lose track of.
(as to those with $$ issues, that is certainly understandable and I am lucky that so far it has not been a problem with me. as to those with bowling/tournament issues, just have fun and treat it as a challenge.)
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Post by: drillbit on July 21, 2009, 09:21:31 PM
, so I'm looking to put together at least one team to go with in 2010.drillbit
Post by: laner7pin on July 23, 2009, 07:49:16 PM
I guess the main question I have is:
Is Reno that hot in July as well? 110 first 3 days there even though we had a nice storm Monday night and 85-90 for a low is something I am not used to anymore.
Cant wait for Reno
Laner
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Post by: Atochabsh on July 23, 2009, 11:00:47 PM
There are several large casinos within walking distance to the bowling stadium. El Dorado, Silver Legacy and Harrahs are just a few. Most of the other larger hotels/casinos will have shuttles. Taxies are less (Vegas taxi = $3.30/ 1/12th mile). The general traffic of the city is less. I've stayed at El Dorado and Silver Legacy many many times and never had a bad experience. Circus Circus is fairly close as well.
The Peppermill, Atlantis are on the other side of town as are the Nugget and Grand Sierra. Call to make sure they have shuttles.
Erin