What is IT ABOUT BOWLING that causes THIS TO HAPPEN!!

[MICHAEL]

First game 193,,, (not happy with it, but nothing to be upset with, even if its a little below my average), Then a 247,,,(ok, Now I am going places, might get a 700 yet,,,, THEN After a first frame strike, the bottom falls out,, 143,, WHAT,, double W H A T!!!!)

The lowest game that my Ice Cold Brain can ever remember! I went through the usual moves, to the left! Went through all my balls including the DV8 Lemon Drop misfit!

series was not particularly bad, 193, 247, and ###, 583, BUT WHERE DID THAT One forty three come from!

Have you ever had a series where the third game bottom literally dropped out like that!!

This happened Thursday, and its taken up to now to even write about it!! I am medicated, and that helps, but WHY!!

Why was I not able to adjust to the conditions??? I thought I did all the right moves... " I need to go back to the freezer,,, Iceman is starting to get hot just thinking about it! Maybe if I do the deep freeze, a (cooler mind will prevail!!)

[Stormed1]

Reality set in LOL. All you can do is laugh it off and go on to the next league night. When you get in a situation like that the best thing to do is forget about trying to strike and just keep sparing and grind out a 190 something. This advice was given to me years ago by Dick Weber after going 259-279-143 ( bad pair) 173 (hangover from game 3 and 247 in game 5. I ended up missing a check by 4 pins and match play bt 30.

[sprocket]

You're old. You will probably never bowl another good game. I'd quit if I were you. Might as well quit while you're ahead and save future embarrassment. I think it's time for more sedate activities like basket weaving or something.:p

[MICHAEL]

You're old. You will probably never bowl another good game. I'd quit if I were you. Might as well quit while you're ahead and save future embarrassment. I think it's time for more sedate activities like basket weaving or something.:p

thanks sprocket,,,, I just might..... save my self the embarrassment! Maybe your right :(

[dnhoffman]

Most likely carry down/ dead zone and a failure it adjust (or an over adjustment).

This is what separates guys who average 215-225 over 36 weeks from guys like me who average 195-205 over a whole season. Experience will remedy it but it doesn't happen over night.

[tccstudent]

Maybe you should just sit on the front porch in a rocking chair chewing tobacco and playing the banjo.

[MICHAEL]

Maybe you should just sit on the front porch in a rocking chair chewing tobacco and playing the banjo.


maybe I will, but its too cold at the present time. maybe to save money I will play my ovation guitar instead of a banjo.
I gave up chewing tobacco 7 years ago, ,,, , now that my life has no meaning, maybe I will take the habit up again.
Thanks for the advise tccstudent, have a nice day!

[MICHAEL]

I am sorry for taking up bowling, and maybe I was too old when I got started! Maybe their should be a poll, like with Aslan,,,,, , as to wither I should even be allowed to be on this site of youth!

Yes, I am getting older by the day,,, and last Thursday was proof of that.... (:(

It's HELL getting old,,, thanks for all your kind words....

Bowling was good to me while it lasted!! in less then 3 years, two 300s and a 780! But maybe your all correct in your assessment of me.

I am not Iceman, JUST, Mike, a crummy bowler that's too old to be bowling!

Maybe its time to quit..... I will have to sleep on it.... (when you get old you sleep a lot) has something to do with getting old, and losing your ability to bowl!

Maybe its time to hang up the pins, and quit laying the balls down.....

[vdubtx]

Pity party for ICEMAN. All invited. Come one come all.

BYOT

Seriously though ICEMAN, we have all been there. Nothing to do with age. Take it as a learning experience and move forward.

[tccstudent]

Iceman everyone is just jealous that they are not old enough to bowl in SASBA tournaments.

[Aslan]

Went through all my balls including the DV8 Lemon Drop misfit!
There's your problem. Too many ball changes. Aslan 101.


Have you ever had a series where the third game bottom literally dropped out like that!!

Ummm…YEAH! I've had more of those than I've had series where it DOESN'T drop out. At least your off game is a 143. When I was bowling with Bunny in our Thursday league my off game would be a 118. Not fun times.


You're old. You will probably never bowl another good game. I'd quit if I were you. Might as well quit while you're ahead and save future embarrassment. I think it's time for more sedate activities like basket weaving or something.:p well played.

[J Anderson]

I am sorry for taking up bowling, and maybe I was too old when I got started! Maybe their should be a poll, like with Aslan,,,,, , as to wither I should even be allowed to be on this site of youth!

Yes, I am getting older by the day,,, and last Thursday was proof of that.... (:(

It's HELL getting old,,, thanks for all your kind words....

Bowling was good to me while it lasted!! in less then 3 years, two 300s and a 780! But maybe your all correct in your assessment of me.

I am not Iceman, JUST, Mike, a crummy bowler that's too old to be bowling!

Maybe its time to quit..... I will have to sleep on it.... (when you get old you sleep a lot) has something to do with getting old, and losing your ability to bowl!

Maybe its time to hang up the pins, and quit laying the balls down.....

You're going to hang up your bowling sandals over a 143? Seriously???????

One bad game and you're ready to quit? That sounds more like an aluminum siding salesman that an X Iron worker!

[Stormed1]

All I could do was laugh about the 121 I shot last Friday in the 1st game

[josheaton16]

A few weeks ago i shot 246-290-164 still squeaked out 700 but the last game was disappointing. It happens though i was upset that day then just forget about it

[sprocket]

I saw a guy shoot 289-299-170 something

[tccstudent]

Ive seen two people open up with a 300 and not even hit a 600 series

[sprocket]

Ive seen two people open up with a 300 and not even hit a 600 series


No way!

[dnhoffman]

Ive seen two people open up with a 300 and not even hit a 600 series

No way I believe this

[tccstudent]

Achievement/Event Score 1,2,3,Series Org Bowled Center/Assoc
300 game 257,300,214,771 USBC 8/29/2013 The Lanes At Coffee Creek
Tulsa Area USBC
300 game 300,0,0,0 USBC 2/12/2011 Andy B's Family Entertainment Center
Tulsa Area USBC
800 series 288,245,278,811 USBC 2/14/2010 AMF Sheridan Lanes
Tulsa Area USBC
300 game 300,0,0,0 USBC 9/18/2008 Mickey's
Tulsa Area USBC
300 game 213,300,213,726 USBC 2/8/2008 Sahoma Lanes
Tulsa Area USBC
300 game 192,300,246,738 ABC 9/23/2003 Mickey's
Tulsa BA

the one on 9/18/2008 was 300 and two games in the 140,s

[Stormed1]

I have a customer I drill for shoot 300,300,197 and I bowled with a guy years ago who shot 148-300-149

[sprocket]

I had 290 one time on league and never had a double other than 11 in a row.

[tccstudent]

I shot a 675 once and only hit pocket 3 times all night

[bowlerRob2]

Every time I bowl below 150 I think of Tom Daugherty and his 100 game on TV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gyD-Mte2ZM


Then I don't feel so bad.

[MICHAEL]

Every time I bowl below 150 I think of Tom Daugherty and his 100 game on TV.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gyD-Mte2ZM


Then I don't feel so bad.

YES, I have seen that, LOL,,,, I guess we have all been there!!! LOL

[Mudpuppy]

First game 193,,, (not happy with it, but nothing to be upset with, even if its a little below my average), Then a 247,,,(ok, Now I am going places, might get a 700 yet,,,, THEN After a first frame strike, the bottom falls out,, 143,, WHAT,, double W H A T!!!!)

The lowest game that my Ice Cold Brain can ever remember! I went through the usual moves, to the left! Went through all my balls including the DV8 Lemon Drop misfit!

series was not particularly bad, 193, 247, and ###, 583, BUT WHERE DID THAT One forty three come from!

Have you ever had a series where the third game bottom literally dropped out like that!!

This happened Thursday, and its taken up to now to even write about it!! I am medicated, and that helps, but WHY!!

Why was I not able to adjust to the conditions??? I thought I did all the right moves... " I need to go back to the freezer,,, Iceman is starting to get hot just thinking about it! Maybe if I do the deep freeze, a (cooler mind will prevail!!)

Been happening to me all the time lately

[Perrin]

I've been having a similar issue the last few weeks.

not every time I bowl but occasionall I completed lose it.

133 - 234- 20*

or last night 203-167-224

it's like I just forget how adjustments work for a game.

[richardsymms]

Yeah I am old too. Those giving advice to quit are just Jealous cause they go to work while I go bowling :>)

[MICHAEL]

Yeah I am old too. Those giving advice to quit are just Jealous cause they go to work while I go bowling :>)

Good for you Richard!!! Being retired can be SWEET, esp when you have your health! Looked at your profile, nice series posted!! I think it was 795! What is your age, if you don't mind me asking,,, I am 65, but don't look a day over 63!!! NEVER QUIT RICHARD THE GREAT!!! It's only when you quit that you really lose!

Dream the impossible Dream,,, Throw the impossible game/series! Its only impossible if you think it is! Look at this old burnt out Iron Worker!! I Dream big and know in my bowling heart that I can get ONE more 300 ring, and that coveted 800!!!

I have had on good days when the planets are aliened perfectly, and the gradational pull of the moon is just right,, some close series to that 800, my best not long ago the 780!

When I hit that 800, I am going to have a party at my Man Cave like no one has ever seen in these parts!!!!! And your invited my retired friend!!!