Michael bowls a 300!!!!!

[got_a_300]

That league has the NEW High Tech Oil machine that runs on batteries, (kegal) not sure if that spelling is correct, It sprays the oil on the lane rather then uses wicks. It is the best oil in town!!!

Yeah if they are using the Kegel oiling machine then it will put out a consistent shot
from week to week our center is supposed to be getting one of the new Kegel oiling
machines next month. They are also going to be replacing the old worn out computer
scoring system hopefully as it is only something like 24+ years old or something like
that and the main computer stays on the fritz most of the time. LOL!!!!

[75lockwood]

That's not the model we have at NKC Pro Bowl. OURS moves differently from lane to lane, (much smoother, and cool), AND IT has NO POWER cord that needs to be tended to. It runs on batteries! They set it up at the start point, program it go do what ever lanes they want, and take off. They don't even have a mechanic there watching it anymore its so dependable!

Mike.... watch the whole video

[MICHAEL]

I think I am getting close to the 800..... have had this year,, 700, 725, and this 749,,, ( this was at the lanes with the Kegal machine senior league) Hey remember,,, I just started bowling at the burnt out age of 61,,, and I am 64 now!! LOL.... COOOOOMMMMEEEE ON 800,,, then my life will be complete... three great sons that are all doing well, and what they like in life, and my fantastic wife, JOYCE!!

[MICHAEL]

YEP,,, that's the baby they have at NKC PRO Bowl AMF! Its sweet,,,, they make them here in Missouri, I am told in St Joseph Mo. They guy that started the kegal line, I understand started out a lane mechanic, but had some ideas on how to improve the machines! And now he is a millionaire, and I have heard a pretty cool guy to work for.

[MICHAEL]

Nice accomplishment.

Honestly, around my home center, 300's have become so common that hardly anyone cheers when they are announced during league. Hopefully he got his on tougher conditions so he can brag about it! Still, it's something I've never been able to do, even on the blocked conditions of my house.

Hey I bowled a 274 on (The Turnpike oil pattern), have the sheet here in my file if you would like to see it,,,,was the highest game bowled on that pattern that day...LOL Don't mess with this Iron Worker, ( I am talking about oil patterns)!! A mark away from a perfect game on a SPORTS PATTERN... Iceman knows how to handle slick conditions!!

[MICHAEL]

maybe the fact that I am Iceman, gives me an unfair advantage on SLICK OIL patterns!! Oil and Ice both have one thing in common!! When bowling on them you have to be COOL,,, and know your stuff. Having trained on " Ice Lanes" up here in the North, it has given me the TOUCH, and knowledge need to handle the oil!
Being humble, as I am, I just want all you future super hero's to know, even Iceman has his off days!!

What separates a mortal from a super hero is "Never letting it get you down, always step up to the lanes and say to your self: Good, Better, BEST,,,,
Never let it rest,,,, till you good is Better,,,,,,, till your better is BEST!!

I say this to myself EVERY TIME I wall up to my Starting position!

[JPbowl]

Congratulations on the 300!

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> Originally Posted by billf
Ok, the USBC only gives one award per year, per bowler. Did the league request your 11 in a row award? If so, are you sure you will get a 300 ring?
If I'm misunderstanding this rule I'm sure Bowl1820 will correct me.
2. Adult Awards.
A member is eligible for one award in each of the following single game categories during a fiscal year (August 1-July 31):
a. 300*
b. 275 to 299 all averages are eligible
c. 250 to 274 with a 215 average or below
d. 225 to 249 with a 190 average or below
e. 200 to 224 with a 165 average or below
f. 175 to 199 with a 140 average or below
g. 150 to 174 with a 120 average or below
h. 125 to 149 with a 100 average or below
i. Eleven (11) strikes in a row when the score is 299 or less*
j. 75 Pins Over Average in a single game
3. Where a choice of awards is available in any category, the member is entitled to a choice of an award for the first score recorded. Any additional score in the same category that fiscal year will be officially recognized by USBC, but will not qualify for an award.
*Cannot be earned while pre or post bowling unopposed. (See CAQs in Chapter 4: 111a/1 and 111e/7.)
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' Members are eligible for one award per accomplishment each season'

This just means you have to pay for the others after the first

[Dartgod]

Congrat's on the 300!

I am also from the KC area and used to work with a guy many years ago with the last name Pence. Can't remember his first name for the life of me. He was a very good bowler though, as I remember. He was an auto mechanic. Any chance he's a relative? I believe his son was also a very good bowler.

Might have been Larry, but not sure.

[MICHAEL]

Congrat's on the 300!

I am also from the KC area and used to work with a guy many years ago with the last name Pence. Can't remember his first name for the life of me. He was a very good bowler though, as I remember. He was an auto mechanic. Any chance he's a relative? I believe his son was also a very good bowler.

Might have been Larry, but not sure.

No,,, do have some relatives in Missouri area! Funny some are related, and some of the Pence's are not! I just started bowing 3 1/2 years ago. I would love it if even ONE of my three sons bowled with me, but they are into golf, and I understand that!

I was an Iron Worker, local 10 for most of my working years... was drafted during the Vietnam area after college. Then returned to Iron work, and teaching in the apprentice program.

I wish I would have gotten started in bowing years ago!! Found out what an incredible sport it is way toooooo late!! LOL

[MICHAEL]

Congrat's on the 300!

I am also from the KC area and used to work with a guy many years ago with the last name Pence. Can't remember his first name for the life of me. He was a very good bowler though, as I remember. He was an auto mechanic. Any chance he's a relative? I believe his son was also a very good bowler.

Might have been Larry, but not sure.

Hummm how did you know my last name? Just curious..... No Larry's in my family linage that I know of! There are others with the same spelling that are not related. Maybe bowling run's in the Pence genes!!