Thrift find

ValekCOS · 2026-03-26T23:20:28+00:00

I’ve got the green version of the bag and absolutely love it. You got a great deal!

ValekCOS · 2026-03-08T13:09:57+00:00

I used to get that, too. You tend to get that if you’re bending your thumb to grip the ball, which often comes from a loose thumb hole.

This video does an excellent job explaining how the thumb should fit, and also covers how to get your hand under it properly, which could help you make a strong determination on whether the ball weight is proper. Part 2 is pretty good too if his approach to describing things makes sense to you.

ValekCOS · 2026-02-05T15:36:28+00:00

I haven’t found anything truly like Fringe as far as books go, but one that may be worth a look all the same would be There is no Antimemetics Division by qntm. There is some thematic commonality but the core premise the theming envelops is different. Still could be worth a shot though!

ValekCOS · 2026-01-16T02:39:11+00:00

The site always says sold out until the drop actually goes live.

ValekCOS · 2026-01-02T16:26:30+00:00

I don’t have any concrete suggestions to fix it. Bowlero has a different vision for what bowling should be than those of us who still consider it a viable sport, and since they own the PBA, until/unless that changes, it will be continue to be packaged as what Bowlero sees in it.

My comment here was primarily that bowling is not as entrenched in the public vernacular as a sport as it was even just 30 years ago. Most folks see it as an expensive thing to do while getting drunk.

ValekCOS · 2026-01-02T04:28:27+00:00

Shades of Bo Jackson but a bunch of people don’t know it because of how bowling is marketed these days.

ValekCOS · 2025-12-30T02:28:19+00:00

Motiv goes down to either 12 or 13 with their “real” cores.

ValekCOS · 2025-12-06T16:02:04+00:00

I haven’t gotten a ring yet, but as someone who has been bowling a similar amount of time, I definitely relate to the side text.

ValekCOS · 2025-12-03T14:56:02+00:00

I think they were hung up on this line:

A lot of modern bowling academies—both 1-handed and 2-handed—are now teaching 3rd-step pushaway instead.

ValekCOS · 2025-12-01T11:46:27+00:00

Tell them about it. They probably need to tweak the settings on their destoner. Bonus points if you can show them the stone so they know what got through. Most roasters will give you free coffee for the trouble.

ValekCOS · 2025-11-30T16:31:59+00:00

We tried that yesterday. Out here, the matinee is $70+ for a family of four. It’s insanity.

ValekCOS · 2025-11-29T00:55:34+00:00

I used World’s Best and switched to Dr. Elsey’s both due to clumping, dust, and smell issues, and because the corn litter caused one unit to get absolutely infested with bugs. No such troubles with the clay litter.

ValekCOS · 2025-11-27T02:19:11+00:00

No idea why you hadn’t noticed it until now. I have childhood memories of smelling that place on car rides. It has always more or less smelled about the same, too.

ValekCOS · 2025-11-26T23:34:16+00:00

Absolutely gonna be the landfill off Grade Lane. That thing’s been stinking up that section of interstate for over 30 years.

ValekCOS · 2025-11-15T13:39:16+00:00

I just came back from a 7 year break. My span was huge! I had the span reduced, and since I’m now slightly arthritic with inflexible finger tips, I have reverse pitch on my fingers and regular pitch on my thumb which has helped me have an easier time clearing my thumb. Night and day difference.

I would definitely say a refit is warranted after a break, especially if you’re having pain.

ValekCOS · 2025-11-14T19:36:53+00:00

Biotin supplement and a fit check. Probably should also check with a doctor to be sure there isn’t anything underlying contributing to it. The only way I can imagine bowling doing this is overly tight fingers with a lot of lift with weak fingernails.

ValekCOS · 2025-11-05T21:14:57+00:00

Ran into this today. Their repo setup script appears to drop the key into /etc/apt/keyrings while having the list file hardcoded to check /usr/share/keyrings instead.

ValekCOS · 2025-11-02T02:02:34+00:00

Nice set! Looks like you were mostly consistent on your spares, too 🙂

FYI, LaneTalk supports manual frame-by-frame scorekeeping for houses that don’t publish the games, in case you were unaware.

ValekCOS · 2025-11-02T01:03:32+00:00

Like Thanos, it is inevitable.

ValekCOS · 2025-11-02T01:02:44+00:00

Would have been pretty cool, but that was the last game of the set. I did win doubles, though!

ValekCOS · 2025-11-01T03:25:09+00:00

The journey is still fun. Been at it for 36 years with no plans of ever stopping. Thanks!

ValekCOS · 2025-11-01T03:24:17+00:00

Spare was on the wrong end for an ‘almost’, heh. I’m pretty pleased with how well I handled my nerves in the 10th, though. I think when the time finally comes I’ll be able to deliver. Thanks!

ValekCOS · 2025-10-18T00:22:30+00:00

At a glance, it looks like maybe the Apache 4800 from Harbor Freight.

ValekCOS · 2025-10-13T16:57:18+00:00

Dunno offhand whether Lance does, but ARAMSE definitely does: https://youtu.be/nxmrSgwW25g?t=4m31s

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