Yesterday my daughter Trisha and I bowled as part of Team New Hampshire’s 2008 Bowlathon. It is always fun to make new friends and catch up with old ones (even if the little girl you met when she was four is now a freshman in high school!) We had 17 people from 5 families at our gathering. I want to thank the two Tricias (Tricia Thomas and Tricia Roy) for all their efforts putting the event together. Late last fall, I was entertaining the idea of hosting a Wii bowling event; I even have a half written blog post outlining the necessary elements, but then life got in the way. I provide administrative support for my Trisha’s brownie troop which among other things means being Cookie Mom. This weekend designated as cookie delivery weekend and I knew that having 1200 + boxes of cookies stacked in my living room would make hosting a bowling party a little challenging. So, we went to Windham, New Hampshire to bowl in person instead of virtually.
I grew up with 10 pin bowling, but here in New England, they favor candle pin bowling (straight skinny pins, and smaller balls without finger holes). It doesn’t matter which version I play, I stink at both. Today, we played glo-bowling (dim lights, lots of black lights). At first, I though the dim lights might make bowling easier. but the pins were lit by bulbs that were continuously changing color. Easier? eh, not so much.
Those who know me know I am not known for my grace and style. Today was no exception. I slipped at least 3 times and yes, once landed on my keester. Not being able to see clearly at a distance means you can’t see how hard people are laughing at you. As I struggled to put the ball where I wanted it, I had to wonder who’s brilliant idea it was to send the legally blind people BOWLING? That said, we did have fun, and it wasn’t really about the bowling, it was about getting together in NOAH’s name to have some fun and raise some money and today, we did of both.
I have photos, and as soon as I figure out how to post them, I will :)