I can see why they say that the PBA experience will make a better bowler out of you. The conditions are the same as the PBA bowlers use, and the oil pattern is printed out for the bowlers to study. The margin of error is very slim and it takes a lot more concentration to do well. I was able to capitalize on my straighter style much better than Rich was with his wicked ball spin and hook. I ended the four game set with a 170 average and two games over 200, in contrast Rich has a first evening's average of only 113 and a high of just 144. There is room for improvement from both of us. Rich did have his best effort in the final game, (as did I) and is looking forward to next week building on what he learned from last night. I will be looking to get more consistent with my release and delivery in the next two weeks on oil pattern Chameleon. Then we are on to a whole new pattern, and learning more ways to correct or struggle as the case may be.
Prior to all that it was another Monday and another work day. We welcomed a new front counter person to fill the vacancy left by Jo's retirement, Jessica Latimer is the new girl's name and apart from that I know very little about her at this time. After work, as is the routine Jenni, Rich, and I converged upon the Chatterbox, Rebecca, Mel, Ed, Kay and Sue Hobbs were also there putting the days previous trials and tribulations under a thin blanket of barley and hops, (or cider as the case Mel be), and DeAnne was providing comforters in her usual manner. Late to the fray was Travis, and Brandon and Jessica only looked in over the railing. Catherine Woods sat down opposite of me and only then recognized my hairless pate and greeted me. Jon was not to be found before my egress.
Then (as foretold) off the the Keggle Chameleon (is that a Boy George song?)and the rest (which there was very little of; finishing each game in around 24 minutes, whew!) is history. Back home at 10 13 I sat down to a retelling of Heroes with my bride by my side. Interesting. Very interesting. Linderman down? Me Droogies? Viddie that me Choco-blosticks!
Chuck Pace © 2007
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