Had the family from hell set up on the lane next to me

[J Anderson]

Every time I shoot practice I always ask if I can be off somewhere by myself. I understand they don't like to string bowlers all over the place (that's bad if you're working the machines in the back), but 9 times out of 10 they'll "buffer" an empty lane between me and the recreational folks. I always thank them and tell them I really appreciate it.

Depends on who's manning the counter, but most of the time my local center will try to put a buffer of at least one lane between a regular who is practicing and families with kids.

[ursus]

Where does one acquire a bottle of Holy Water?

[MICHAEL]

Holy water goes way back to ancient times! Even the Greeks had a machanical device that you put a coin in and out came a small amout of holy water! Used in many religious groups,, including the Catholics. Its water blessed by a prest. bishop, cardinal, pope ect. The Holy water refers to the water that, in Anglicanism, Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Oriental Orthodoxy and some other churches, has been sanctified by a priest. The water is sanctified for the purpose of baptism, blessing of persons, places or objects. It can also be used in bowling alleys when needed!! It melts, demons from hell!! Burns their skin, and in most cases causes them to run like hell!! HRR.... get it? Well I do sell the stuff if you want some, I charge a fair price, $52.21 a ounce! ( just a little goes a LOOOOOG way. Any one out there that would like to order some, just let me know!!! LOL...(:{

[martinezsam2495]

haha, you'd probably scare the crap out of them, shaking that water at their face, and say " The power of Christ repels you, now be gone you foul beast!"

[travkoiboi]

Always request end of lanes.... can't stand the parents who use the bowling alley as a daycare and just let their kids run free.

[eugene02]

I don't mind any lanes.. Prefer not to have the 1st and 2nd lane, Last 2nd and Last lane.. always having fault...

[billf]

Had a big clan during practice Monday next to me. I didn't mind though as the oldest girl was a real cute college girl. I thought maybe Aunt until her and all the little ones called the woman mom. Kids in all ranges up tp 20 years apart, glad it's not me!

[americantrotter]

Sitting at the wrong tables, bowling at the same time as others, standing in the next lanes space, spilling drinks, throwing stupid shots at the bumpers, getting and not using way too many balls, and general ignorance to those around you.

It's a neverending issue for me and as i mentioned upthread it's a myriad of people doing it. Still, I must have been those kids/young adults one day. Perhaps it's Karma.

[MICHAEL]

haha, you'd probably scare the crap out of them, shaking that water at their face, and say " The power of Christ repels you, now be gone you foul beast!"

never, NEVER spray Holy Water, our of your plastic squeeze bottle at children!!! It's not their fault! Point it at the parents!!! two squeezes will usually do the trick!! While anointing them with the holy water its important to say: " In the Name of the Lord, Jesus Christ, get a grip on your sons and daughters"! lol (

Remember while spraying them with the bottle in your left hand, Hold the Crucifix with your Right hand, with arm fully extended! This metod WORKS EVERY TIME! LOL

[panbanger]

Bowling last week there was a family 2 lanes over. The teenaged girl of the family actually bowled while talking on her cell phone. Quite a few frames, too. I was amazed.