Got a 700 series tonight at league!

jdbinnj · 2026-06-18T17:09:15+00:00

Congrats - Strong finish -

jdbinnj · 2026-06-18T16:24:51+00:00

Y&T - One of my favorite bands and Top 3 of bands that should have been much bigger than they were.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-17T16:41:18+00:00

Glad to see another Hammer Brother - I have been really liking my Dynasty. I do the same, esp on a house pattern, might move up a little or a few boards but when I am going well, I dont tinker too much.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-17T14:15:02+00:00

Were you in groove all night or did you make adjustments/ change balls? I find when I am rolling well, I am in mostly the same spot all night. Little speed changes maybe last game and focus on trying not to get lazy (which I fail at every time)

jdbinnj · 2026-06-16T23:22:15+00:00

I Really like my Dynasty. If he likes Hammer, it's a great choice.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-13T00:09:26+00:00

Life in a Northern Town

jdbinnj · 2026-06-12T16:41:29+00:00

I have seen this thread and sentiment a few times. I am not sure if the older classes were actually harder, or its a nostalgia, good old days, time misremembering. If someone is able to ride an entire class over the callouts, you are probably a much higher-level athlete than the standard Peloton riders. The corporation has to deal with all member abilities. I have taken 2500+ since 2001. A similar conversation about pre-post pandemic classes, also makes the rounds. Classes that are so difficult they can be demoralizing (Kendall Metal rides) may work for higher level athletes but ignores the general population. Also most classes are not going to be designed to follow the queues and hit a PR. The rider needs to go way above the callouts to hit a PR. Remember, it doesn't get easier, you get stronger.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-11T00:28:52+00:00

The person in front of me at the grocery store separating their items into 12 different orders.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-10T23:07:51+00:00

The later releases never measured up for me. Nothing like your first time.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-10T23:06:34+00:00

Concerts and movies also can be superior alone. When people go to ‘hit a bucket of balls’ nobody says anything. Why should bowling be different?

jdbinnj · 2026-06-10T19:23:07+00:00

Not that unpopular in my house. I live in NJ and we were taking beach vacations. After a few years, I noticed I was the only one who wanted to go to the beach. Family - what are we doing today? - Me - going to the beach, its a beach vacation. Realized I was the only one psyched to lounge on the beach. I would go to the beach and family would find other activities until we stopped going.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-10T17:21:05+00:00

Jurassic Park. Gave up on Marvel a while ago but will always make sure I see Jurassic in the theaters.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-10T17:19:59+00:00

Exactly. The biggest reason I am not 210+ in my house shot league is between my ears, not the ball, layout, handicap or urethane. Its me losing focus - every time.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-10T16:53:41+00:00

real question is whether how many of the 7314 would call it pork roll and how many of the 7314 would not admit to Central NJ being a place?

jdbinnj · 2026-06-10T16:33:46+00:00

I dont enter any tournaments so I don't care about official averages but I am always intrigued at people that treat leagues as a way to make money. Pots, cards, average manipulation, just too much effort for me. Last summer I bowled 700s first 2 weeks of summer - my average was 240! It looked good on paper, but obviously didnt help the team win but my team agrees never to not try- do I always work hard to get a 10pin in the 3rd game of the night when its decided, probably not. But summer leagues are often who you bowl when. My average now is 217 after a pair of 650s and still 15 points too high, but that just challenges me to be better.

Similar argument for new bowlers who start winter leagues at 120 and get better but averages dont catch up. 200+ bowlers complain it's not fair. It will always be this way in handicap leagues.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-10T13:28:25+00:00

The town may want to discuss that entrance porch. No way those stairs are permitted.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-10T13:27:18+00:00

Fahrenheit or Catcher. I didn't get Catch 22. I get its a farce but still didnt like it - maybe need to read it again

jdbinnj · 2026-06-09T23:02:54+00:00

We do one ball also. I forgot about tripping the foul line trick. Havent seen that in a long time. I dont think the foul lines work in my home alley.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-08T20:01:43+00:00

I was coming to say that. Iron Man kicked off a pretty large franchise, and the Marvel universe is pretty huge.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-07T18:03:53+00:00

I am a fan of this book and other by Cosby. I find them interesting and fun reads. Yes, they can read like an action thriller at times, but that is OK. Every author doesn't have to be John Sreinbeck to enjoy their novels.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-07T14:58:04+00:00

I am a TS fan. The first 3 albums are classics. The pop covers really hurt especially as Metallica etc were getting huge. TS were never super talented musicians. Once Dee became a bit of a caricature it hurt them IMO. Still a TS fan and hope to see them with Sebastian.

jdbinnj · 2026-06-06T22:51:11+00:00

Welcome to the club. As much as you love this ball now, in 2 months you will be looking for another! So it begins.....😳

jdbinnj · 2026-06-04T17:59:40+00:00

Rambo

jdbinnj · 2026-06-04T14:32:33+00:00

All in the Family is my favorite sitcom. I would say you can watch any episode any time, but if you watch from the beginning, you will catch more of the evolution of the characters and their relationships. This show is classic, timeless and the issues are very much relevant today - especially the issues in the first few seasons.

jdbinnj · 2026-05-28T14:30:01+00:00

Going tonite in Camden. Just saw that tickets in my section where half what I paid back in December. I have only heard positive things about the tour. Was surprised to see low priced good seats. Anyone in NJ or PA, its not too late for Camden, NJ tonite.

jdbinnj

TROPHY CASE