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by preoakes
February 3rd, 2019, 1:11 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Help get bowling in the Olympics
Replies: 10
Views: 1958

Help get bowling in the Olympics

There is a movement to get bowling as an official sport in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. There is a survey and a petition to sign on http://www.bowlingforgold.com . It's being spearheaded by a bowler and he needs your help to push it. It's also on fb at Movement for Bowling in the Olympics. Please hav...
by preoakes
January 24th, 2018, 5:56 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: How many strikes in a row have you thrown?
Replies: 12
Views: 2388

Re: How many strikes in a row have you thrown?

This is mine also. Unfortunate for me didn't shoot 800 (799). I went front 3, wow I should re-rack that, eh, what ever, pocket 7-10, wiffed them both, the 28 in-a-row, I could feel the league watching me and tugged it, 3-6-10, chop. so I've got 264-300- and 235 for 9, (799 with a frame to go) I str...
by preoakes
January 22nd, 2018, 11:40 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: How many strikes in a row have you thrown?
Replies: 12
Views: 2388

How many strikes in a row have you thrown?

I'll start one just for fun. What is the most strikes in a row you've thrown? My answer is 28. Back 8, 300, front 8. Anyone else?
by preoakes
November 3rd, 2017, 4:48 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Chad Murphy FB post about lofting in the US Open
Replies: 27
Views: 4597

Re: Chad Murphy FB post about lofting in the US Open

The problem could be a simple fix. A different version of bowling in the New England area called Candlepin uses a "Lob Line" all other lane markings are the same, dots at 6 ft, arrows at 15ft. but a solid line at 10 ft (I think) requires you to have the ball touch the lane before the line ...
by preoakes
October 11th, 2017, 4:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: In need of pressional opinion. Thumb joint is in pain!
Replies: 8
Views: 3478

Re: In need of pressional opinion. Thumb joint is in pain!

The Milkman is an excellent pro shop guy in western Mass. He's in the Berkshires. Can you narrow the "upstate" part? Albany is considered upstate, that's just over an hour. If it's closer to Niagara, that'd be different. Might still be worth the trip. Mav? Thought?
by preoakes
January 29th, 2017, 11:57 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: BowlingChat Matchplay Championship 2017
Replies: 113
Views: 42430

Re: BowlingChat Matchplay Championship 2017

Got a little split happy. Extremely poor execution doesn't even begin to cut it. I just sucked.
by preoakes
November 25th, 2014, 9:23 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: bowling brackets
Replies: 4
Views: 1457

Re: bowling brackets

The bracket software that comes with the BLS secretary program has a setting to keep people from getting the same opponent in multiple brackets. So I would say redrawing is NOT cheating. However, the more brackets you run, the more chances to hit the same bowler in multiple brackets. Running only 3 ...
by preoakes
July 8th, 2014, 9:26 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Draft League
Replies: 4
Views: 1333

Re: Draft League

Our scratch league here has been a draft league since before I was old enough to bowl in it. (I'm 45). It's a 3 man team. All bowlers that want in put their name in the draft. Top (number of teams) are captains. Low captain drafts first out of the pool, working your way to high average. 2nd round, l...
by preoakes
October 14th, 2013, 1:06 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Sad news
Replies: 5
Views: 1704

Re: Sad news

Our home center, Mt Greylock Bowl, hosted a PBA regional in March of 2010. Double D won that event. He was an exceptionally fun person to talk to. He will truly be missed by everyone here.
by preoakes
September 25th, 2013, 3:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hydrophobic Technology
Replies: 24
Views: 4591

Re: Hydrophobic Technology

There is also the possibility that this would make the ball hydroplane down the lane. If that's the case, it wouldn't slow down getting to the breakpoint to have any kind of control when ( if? ) it hooks. Pretty cool technology tho.
by preoakes
September 25th, 2013, 3:30 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: Lane Project
Replies: 12
Views: 2664

Re: Lane Project

That looks awesome!! I can only imagine the looks you get from people that aren't expecting the arrows in your hall. Also, if I did this in my home, my 8 year old son would never stop bowling in the hallway. Toy pins, makeshift pins and anything he could find. LOL
by preoakes
August 23rd, 2013, 9:45 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: USBC Rep Asks For Input - Need Help To Respond
Replies: 52
Views: 9353

Re: USBC Rep Asks For Input - Need Help To Respond

Ok, my 2 cents. There HAS to be a better way to read what and where oil is on a lane. The tape reading system is awful. The tapes get screwed up going into the reader, they can't be read because it doesn't read the tab at the start right, etc. There simply has to be a better way. That said, the only...
by preoakes
August 4th, 2013, 3:35 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: PGA did it, now it's Bowlings turn
Replies: 129
Views: 27251

Re: PGA did it, now it's Bowlings turn

One hand..Both hands...Granny Style...as long as you stay behind the foul line why does it matter? I would make a rule that says the ball has to be on the lane before it passes the arrows. In the version of bowling known as Candlepin, they have a "lob line" at 10 feet from the foul line t...
by preoakes
July 29th, 2013, 4:34 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: 800 number one is in the books!
Replies: 19
Views: 2951

Re: 800 number one is in the books!

Congrats Kelly! It is "easier" after you put the first one on the board. 800 is by no means easy, but it helps to not have the monkey on your back. Congrats again!
by preoakes
July 22nd, 2013, 11:19 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Albany/Saratoga, NY - Mo Pinel Radical Seminar - 7/20 & 7/21
Replies: 71
Views: 45971

Re: Albany/Saratoga, NY - Mo Pinel Radical Seminar - 7/20 &

I had a lot of fun. I missed the last 2 because it fell on a bad weekend for me, but this one was an easy "I'm going." I enjoyedmeeting new people as well as getting to see Mav, Mike and Mo again. I am also looking forward to next year. Hope it hits a good weekend again. lol. Thanks again ...
by preoakes
July 22nd, 2013, 11:12 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: PGA did it, now it's Bowlings turn
Replies: 129
Views: 27251

Re: PGA did it, now it's Bowlings turn

I see a problem with the theory that 2 handed bowlers have a decided advantage. If that were true, there would be a slew of two handers tearing up the PBA tour. At this point, there is only a handful (pun intended) The fact is, Belmo is a great shot maker. That's why he is where he is. I personally ...
by preoakes
July 6th, 2013, 2:21 am
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: My favorite Pro Shop is....
Replies: 30
Views: 8900

Re: My favorite Pro Shop is....

Easy one! Mt Greylock Bowl Pro Shop. Tommy (TheMilkMan) got me on the site, got me to the first Mo Clinic in Albany, and is probably the most knowlegeable guy in our house. Always willing to help anyone. Knows what ball you should be throwing by your description of what your seeing blind, without le...
by preoakes
June 27th, 2013, 4:22 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: You might be on the THS
Replies: 34
Views: 8360

Re: You might be on the THS

moonlightPS wrote:preoakes beat me to it
LOL!! Sorry!!
by preoakes
June 26th, 2013, 4:21 pm
Forum: General Bowling
Topic: You might be on the THS
Replies: 34
Views: 8360

Re: You might be on the THS

If you have 8 boards of miss area to start the night, you might be on the THS.
by preoakes
June 25th, 2013, 4:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MR. PINEL!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 5741

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MR. PINEL!!!

A very Happy Birthday to you Mo!