ever wanted to strangle another bowler?

[rv driver]

LOL...I don't know how he does that without the site timing out on him and it losing everything he's typed???

In a nutshell, my husband is the most NEGATIVE BOWLER I have ever encountered. This is difficult for me as I am a very positive thinking person. He is in most things....NOT bowling.

If he is scoring poorly, he grumbles to himself, but very LOUDLY. Sometimes with language I don't care for. Then if our team is behind in score around the 7th frame, he starts grumbling that "this game is lost".

I made him quit the fall/winter league at the half and replaced him with a friend of mine as I couldn't take the conversations that took place on the way home. Agreed to let him bowl the summer on conditions...1) no foul language that I can hear, 2) no temper tantrums, 3) no saying we've lost until it's mathematically impossible.

I must say that he has made great strides, and for the summer we probably only had 2 or 3 "incidents". So I guess I will let him bowl the fall/winter...lol. I just seem to bowl better when he's not bowling, but I guess this is good practice for me to bowl through adverse conditions.

Oh, and he's self-taught in most things and has excelled well, so he doesn't take to "suggestions" well, nor does he strive to learn more about the game in order to become a better bowler. So suffice it to say, that we don't look at bowling through the same eyes.

I used to be real negative like that about my bowling. Then I decided that life was too short to not enjoy the game.

[Perrin]

LOL...I don't know how he does that without the site timing out on him and it losing everything he's typed???

In a nutshell, my husband is the most NEGATIVE BOWLER I have ever encountered. This is difficult for me as I am a very positive thinking person. He is in most things....NOT bowling.

If he is scoring poorly, he grumbles to himself, but very LOUDLY. Sometimes with language I don't care for. Then if our team is behind in score around the 7th frame, he starts grumbling that "this game is lost".

I made him quit the fall/winter league at the half and replaced him with a friend of mine as I couldn't take the conversations that took place on the way home. Agreed to let him bowl the summer on conditions...1) no foul language that I can hear, 2) no temper tantrums, 3) no saying we've lost until it's mathematically impossible.

I must say that he has made great strides, and for the summer we probably only had 2 or 3 "incidents". So I guess I will let him bowl the fall/winter...lol. I just seem to bowl better when he's not bowling, but I guess this is good practice for me to bowl through adverse conditions.

Oh, and he's self-taught in most things and has excelled well, so he doesn't take to "suggestions" well, nor does he strive to learn more about the game in order to become a better bowler. So suffice it to say, that we don't look at bowling through the same eyes.

I find myself falling into similar habits. I've found that nights when my physical game isn't cooperating so much if I can keep the mental game positive I score MUCH better.
The thing I always try to remember is bowling is like every other sport.... the only thing that matters is the now... execute the best you can.
Last frame can't be changed and next frame isn't here yet.

[Mike White]

I was practicing yesterday and there was this guy that was bragging about winning 8 balls in the last year that makes me want to strangle someone I need some free balls

Any use for a Hammer Black Widow Assassin #15?
Currently Undrilled,
Could drill to your specs $115+shipping


Not free, but probably a close as you're gonna find.

I need to reconfirm that it is 15# since I'm not at the shop right now.

[Amyers]

I went to practice with my younger daughter and wife on Saturday and when I said I was going to practice my daughter said I don't like bowling with you when you practice which surprised me as we bowl teams on youth during the summer and she had not complained. I asked her if it was bowling with me or just practice and she said just practice. I asked her why and she says practice makes me angry. I said why she tells me that I mutter to myself and get upset during practice with my play. So I told her that's only when I'm working on something and not doing it right and that I'm not upset with her just myself.

We bowled the first two games I bowled well and was happy asked her how it was going no grumbling she said fine. Third game I switch balls throw the first two strikes then 9 spare. It goes down hill can't hit the broad side of a barn I keep my cool not showing that I was upset with myself. We come to the tenth frame I proceed to strike out in the tenth of course that just made it worse for me so then I'm grumbling to myself. She comes over and says see you just struck out the side in the tenth and your angry with yourself.

Just gives a idea of how others see us sometimes. How do you explain to a ten year old that your upset because you just proved you could do what you were supposed to be doing all along. By the way I don't kick ball returns, curse or beat down anyone even when I'm not happy with how I've been playing.

[Blomer]

Aghhhh...toady I went to the alley and was only one bowling. I started off with a 200 and 188. Then a lady and her son came in. Out of 24 lanes with me using two, this lady and her kid were put 2 lanes down. The lady hero was running the place usually spreads everyone out so I didn't want to strangle her. I wanted to strangle the 10 yr old. With bumpers up, he would throw, not roll, the ball at the spot that I line up at, at the dots near the ball return. One time he threw it and went in another lane, another time the ball went into the gutter, remember he was using bumpers, another time he knocked down the bumpers, falling down as he threw it. His mom was just sitting there watching him. Aghhh.....my last two games combined I didn't even get 200. I was so frustrated and wanted to get away!

[rv driver]

I went to practice with my younger daughter and wife on Saturday and when I said I was going to practice my daughter said I don't like bowling with you when you practice which surprised me as we bowl teams on youth during the summer and she had not complained. I asked her if it was bowling with me or just practice and she said just practice. I asked her why and she says practice makes me angry. I said why she tells me that I mutter to myself and get upset during practice with my play. So I told her that's only when I'm working on something and not doing it right and that I'm not upset with her just myself.

We bowled the first two games I bowled well and was happy asked her how it was going no grumbling she said fine. Third game I switch balls throw the first two strikes then 9 spare. It goes down hill can't hit the broad side of a barn I keep my cool not showing that I was upset with myself. We come to the tenth frame I proceed to strike out in the tenth of course that just made it worse for me so then I'm grumbling to myself. She comes over and says see you just struck out the side in the tenth and your angry with yourself.

Just gives a idea of how others see us sometimes. How do you explain to a ten year old that your upset because you just proved you could do what you were supposed to be doing all along. By the way I don't kick ball returns, curse or beat down anyone even when I'm not happy with how I've been playing.

People have declined to bowl with me in the past. Aslan will assert that it's due to my antiperspirant not working overtime. I think it was due to my less-than-sparkly attitude.

[rv driver]

Aghhhh...toady I went to the alley and was only one bowling. I started off with a 200 and 188. Then a lady and her son came in. Out of 24 lanes with me using two, this lady and her kid were put 2 lanes down. The lady hero was running the place usually spreads everyone out so I didn't want to strangle her. I wanted to strangle the 10 yr old. With bumpers up, he would throw, not roll, the ball at the spot that I line up at, at the dots near the ball return. One time he threw it and went in another lane, another time the ball went into the gutter, remember he was using bumpers, another time he knocked down the bumpers, falling down as he threw it. His mom was just sitting there watching him. Aghhh.....my last two games combined I didn't even get 200. I was so frustrated and wanted to get away!

It's worse when you're bowling next to frat boys who do that...

[Bunny]

I'm in the same boat as Ron Clifton when it comes to stuff like this (http://www.bowl4fun.com/ron/tip8.htm). Although, I can understand it can be pretty annoying if the person who is getting lucky is also show-boating and talking trash. But it still won't help your game to get pissed off about it.

Luck is just a part of bowling though.....some days, your opponent just can't do anything wrong and will get strikes off the most ridiculous shots. Best thing you can do is ride it out with a smile on your face, and stay positive in regards to your own game. For me, bowling well is more important than winning, and it's harder to bowl well when you're getting pissed off about someone else (whether it's their luck, behavior, or whatever).

Nice lil tidbit. Thanks for the link!

[Bunny]

Any use for a Hammer Black Widow Assassin #15?
Currently Undrilled,
Could drill to your specs $115+shipping


Not free, but probably a close as you're gonna find.

I need to reconfirm that it is 15# since I'm not at the shop right now.

Mike-I'm interested for my husband. He has a pearl and a hybrid. I think this solid will be a good addition. PM sent.

[tccstudent]

Bunny I just saw that post and was about to claim it but you did speak up first so if you don't jump on it I will