I went bowling yesterday and I didn't totally suck!

DH and I used to bowl together on leagues more than 12 years ago but got out of the habit when we moved from CA to OR back in 96-97. We decided that it has been way too long and so he trudged down to the basement and brought up our bowling gear and off we went to hit the alley. We bowled three games and I was able to wear rental shoes and they fit well. (My old custom made shoes were really shot so did not even bring them) WE both broke 100 every game and I beat the pants off DH. My scores were an acceptable 136, 140 and 143. Now I am itching to get on a league again. I was really afraid it had been so long that I would have to relearn how to throw the darn ball and I weigh considerably less than when I last bowled and know I have a different shape than before. Turns out the body remembered it and I did alright. I am sore in the waist and the arms today but I don't care. I will just have to workout my abs and guns a little more to handle it. Anyone here in Greensboro interested in getting a team together?

Hi Ann,

What a wonderful way to have fun and be active! Congratulations on this and so many other gains you've enjoyed because of your loses this past year.

Wishing you continued success,

How silly it was for me to let bowling go. I remember enjoying it so much. Why did I ever stop? I definitely will keep it up from now on.

Hi Ann,

You now I think that sometimes we get busy and tired and we forget that such activities not only nourish our bodies, but also our souls. I hope you continue to enjoy this activity and many more for years to come.

How funny! Good for you. It's funny because my sister is a firefighter for Greensboro and she gets into all sorts of stuff - if you want to know more - message me. She's crazy fun!
I went bowling for the first time while I was in the Carolina's on vacation last October. It was great fun with my kids!

I think you have mentioned your sister to me before. If you come visit her again then we should get together and have her meet my daughter the Greensboro Police Officer. They are like cousins in public service that's for sure.
My daughters also like bowling and we are planning a family activity this weekend if we can find a blank spot in everyone's schedules LOL!

Hey...... IDEA........maybe we at somepoint could get as many oh'ers together to bowl. I throw mostly gutter balls but have a good time doing it.  Think about it.... I am sure there is an alley in a good central place  to entice the groups.  It will be a while before I can bowl after my surgery but all of you can.  I could keep score or watch.
 
Congrates to you and your good time.  Life is good!
Myrtis

I would certainly be one of the first ones to sign up for that one. Maybe we could do it after a meetup one of the Saturdays. BTW....I can never get through a single game without at least one gutterball. Sometimes I think we should just use the kiddie bumpers for everyone.

Hey Ann:

Wish i lived closer to you as i love bowling   I was on 2 leagues a wee****il I was pregnant 13 1/2 months out of 15 months and then had a baby to take care of.    My average used to be in the mid 170s and now i am lucky if i can bowl 120...lol.

Take care, Pam

Sometimes I can do well with a few games but unfortunately I have never been a consistant bowler. When I was a league bowler I remember my average being in the 120s. I remember having a pretty decent handicap that helped me to be popular with some teams because it helped us alot when I would have a good off day. I wish you could be on a team with me. I bet if you got back into it you would get your average back up pretty quickly.