Con Ick, Bowling, etc.
I am not well. I believe I caught whatever was making Khervin sick at our meeting this past weekend, or possibly whatever nasty virus Mom picked up from her Xena people during the prior week. Or possibly something from someone on one of the planes. I dunno, just know that I feel vaguely lousy and definitely sinusy. Bleh.
Bowling last night went okay for my first effort in over a month. The low game of 117 was an abberation; as usual most of my games were in the 130-150 range. But I did FINALLY start experimenting with different releases and approaches and I think I've found a combination that gives me accuracy, better pin action, and less soreness the morning after. We'll see.
Unfortunately the college kids on either side of us were driving hellbuny and me a little crazy -- the ditzy brunette who couldn't manage to stay in her own lane and kept wandering in front of me, the kid in the lane next to us who kept putting down They Might Be Giants and going on about how Linkin Park was so eloquent. I got asked how to spell "Walter Cronkite"; I will assume that this is because I look smart rather than because they suspect we are the same age. Mostly they were just kids having fun, but especially with the compact design of these lanes, it got a bit too crowded. On the bright side, i think we've decided to join a Tuesday night practice league. I'm still waffling, but the cost is low enough that I think I'll go for it. At least that way you're guaranteed a space, though I'll have to tape HOUSE every week (well, at least until Comcast comes out with its new TIVO unit), and 3 games for 8 bucks isn't bad. Plus Tuesdays the Pro Shop is still open, which will allow me to finally get my bowlin' shoes.
Today I will tuck into the work generated in Houston, fill out a whopping big expense report, and go to the grocery store. My fridge is a barren wasteland at present.
Bowling last night went okay for my first effort in over a month. The low game of 117 was an abberation; as usual most of my games were in the 130-150 range. But I did FINALLY start experimenting with different releases and approaches and I think I've found a combination that gives me accuracy, better pin action, and less soreness the morning after. We'll see.
Unfortunately the college kids on either side of us were driving hellbuny and me a little crazy -- the ditzy brunette who couldn't manage to stay in her own lane and kept wandering in front of me, the kid in the lane next to us who kept putting down They Might Be Giants and going on about how Linkin Park was so eloquent. I got asked how to spell "Walter Cronkite"; I will assume that this is because I look smart rather than because they suspect we are the same age. Mostly they were just kids having fun, but especially with the compact design of these lanes, it got a bit too crowded. On the bright side, i think we've decided to join a Tuesday night practice league. I'm still waffling, but the cost is low enough that I think I'll go for it. At least that way you're guaranteed a space, though I'll have to tape HOUSE every week (well, at least until Comcast comes out with its new TIVO unit), and 3 games for 8 bucks isn't bad. Plus Tuesdays the Pro Shop is still open, which will allow me to finally get my bowlin' shoes.
Today I will tuck into the work generated in Houston, fill out a whopping big expense report, and go to the grocery store. My fridge is a barren wasteland at present.