Finally Went Bowling--4 Months Late March 30, 2013

Finally Went Bowling--4 Months Late

 

March 30, 2013

 

    

 

What I looked like in 1986 when I bowled last...

 

What I looked like when I bowled today...

 

     Way back in this blog, November 21, I put off bowling to shop for food for the Coalition for the Homeless.  But I never stopped thinking about it.

 

     Today, a most beautiful day in Orlando, I finally made it to the nearby bowling lanes.  My neighbor went with me, and we approached the lanes with a bit of nervousness.

 

     It turned out to be lovely, although my neighbor didn't bowl, and I'm sure I'll go back very soon. 

 

     There was a ball in the rack on the lane that fit my hand perfectly.  I was surprised that I felt a little fearful as I bowled the first few frames.  I was afraid of falling, not of bowling badly.  That feeling surprised me.

 

     I got more confident, and it was very nice to return to an activity that I had enjoyed.  The last time I bowled was in 1986.  That's a loooooooooonnnnnng time to be away from bowling, isn't it?

 

     Since I managed to make a strike and a spare, my bowling skills may make a comeback with lots of practice. 

 

     There are summer leagues, so I might give that a try, after I give bowling more practice time.  I'm so glad I went, and I am so glad I still like this familiar sport. 

 

     Maybe I'll find a partner and try tennis again...

 

Note:  Images are from a Google search on bowling.

 

 

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No Bowling Yet--Too Busy November 21, 2012

No Bowling Yet--Too Busy

November 21, 2012

 

 

     My trip to the bowling alley never happened, but I spent the day in a flurry of activities, nonetheless.  I believe that this is what retirement will actually look like.

 

     My neighbor helped me fill  two shopping carts with canned vegetables and canned fruit.  Winn Dixie donated a $10 gift card toward my purchases.  Thank you, Winn Dixie and its manager.   https://www.winndixie.com/Pages/Home.aspx

 

     Troy, the young man at Winn Dixie, boxed all of the canned goods and loaded my car, then we headed to the Coalition for the Homeless.  There we delivered the food to be added to tomorrow's Thanksgiving meal for the hundreds of people who will be waiting. 

 

      Both my friend and I were tired and happy at the same time.  It was a small part of many donations to those in need here in Orlando. 

 

     Afterwards, I spent the day with my son at an upscale mall, just wandering, and we ended up at IKEA.  He purchased decorations for his table for Thanksgiving.  We were both very grateful that we have homes, family, friends, and security at this holiday season.

 

      I'm hoping that you and  your friends and family share a wonderful meal together tomorrow.  Happy Thanksgiving.

 

     This feels better than bowling.  Maybe bowling can wait.

 

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