Well, it is a week away before I depart to Reno, Nevada to bowl in the USBC Senior Masters. I have been anticipating this event for a very long time. Not sure this is the first event that I should be bowling, it just happens to be the first tournament that I am eligible to bowl. I will be very nervous knowing that I will be competing against many bowlers who I grew up watching and admiring. I understand that it will be on very demanding lane conditions and that I should have put in more practice than I have over the last month since leagues have been over. I had a good year and have been bowling a PBA Experience League at Emerald Lanes trying to prepare myself for the tougher lane conditions that I will bowling on. I have a lesson scheduled for Sunday - July 8th with Mike Jasnau at the Bowling Stadium. I am looking forward to his critique and hope it gives me some things to work on and improve my game. After that I will jump into the Sweeper at 2:30 and then I am off to the practice session at 5:30. Well, I guess that is it for now. More updates to follow over the next couple of weeks.
I just wanted to share with you a blog that I have set up so I can communicate my experience over the next couple of weeks as I prepare to bowl in the USBC SENIOR Masters. Turning 50 should be a fun time and I will post any exciting events for that as well. Stay tuned for more exciting posts, pictures and other surprises.
National Bowling Stadium
QUOTE OF THE DAY
I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. (Michael Jordan)
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My favorite moments of our trip thus far
- 1) Kristi coming out of the trailer after drinking a glass of wine and saying "I think it must be the altitude, I'm loopy."
- 2) Salmon dinner on Tuesday
- 3) Having zero problems with the trailer after a tough weekend at Loon Lake
- 4) Tequila Sunrises in the evening
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About Me
- powell300
- Eugene, Oregon
- Compliance Manager State of Oregon
My Top Five Bowlers of All Time
- 1) Earl Anthony
- 2) Dick Weber
- 3) Walter Ray Williams
- 4) Pete Weber
- 5) Marshall Holman
My Favorite Bowling Links
Man's Best Friend
Kingpin Allie
MY FAMILY
My Wife - Kristi
My oldest son - Cory
My Son - Andrew
My Daughter - Melissa
My Mom & Dad - 51 years ago
Kristi's Mom & Dad
My Grandmother - Lucille Cook
Bowling Accomplishments
- PBA Member since 2010
- Ebonite Amateur Staff Member (2003 - Present )
- 2009/2010 Oregon Bowler's Association (OBA) Bowler of the Year
- 2008/2009 Northwest Senior Tour (NWST) All-Star Team
- 2007/2008 Northwest Senior Tour (NWST) Rookie of the Year
- 2007/2008 Northwest Senior Tour (NWST) All-Star Team
- 2007/2008 Oregon Bowler's Association (OBA) Rookie of the Year
- 2007/2008 Oregon Bowler's Association (OBA) All-Star Team
- 2007 E.S.B.A. High Average - (236)
- 2007 Oregon State Team Champion
- Northwest Senior Tour (NWST) Titles - (2)
- Southern Oregon Senior (SOS) Titles - (4)
- Southern Oregon All-Star (SOAS) Titles - (4)
- Oregon Bowler's Association (OBA) Titles - (3)
- 2006/2007 Emerald Valley USBC Bowler of the Year
- 2004/2005 Southern Oregon All-Stars (SOAS) Bowler of the Year
- 1994/1995 Eugene-Springfield Bowling Association (ESBA) Bowler of the Year
- 1977 Southern Oregon Masters Champion
- 844 High Series
- 800 Series - (13)
- 300 Games - (30)
- 299 Games - (7)
- 298 Games - (2)
- 11 in a row awards - (9)
6 comments:
Dennis,
I look forward to reading more about your bowling prowess and to see you blogging in general.
Good luck in Reno! Your odds at bowling should be better then in a casino!
Otto
Otto;
Thanks for commenting. I will be choosing my casino visits wisely. But, I do love to play Pai-Gow Poker, especially with all the free drinks you get.
Dennis,
I know you are going to do well. I have bowled with all of the guys out there and TRUST me YOU CAN COMPETE with them anytime and anywhere. Like I have always said You are one of the BEST WRONGHANDER I have ever seen or bowled against. Good luck and stay focused on that one shot and have a short memory of the not so perfect ones.
Mikey
Mikey;
Thanks for the kind words. I will try and stay focused on one shot at a time. Not my strong suit, but will try really hard at it. I know this is what separates the haves from the have nots.
We are with you all the way son, and oh by the way the picture of your Dad and I is 51 years ago, last year was our 50th wedding anniversay, that you and Kristi made sure we had a great day with family and friends to celebrate. So you are going to be 50 this year and we wish you all the best, just remember to enjoy every moment.
Sorry Mom;
How time flies when you're having fun.
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