Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
Hi Everett, I guess because I bowled for so many years in a league and for fun while sighted, I can not get into the guide rail or standing at the foul line thing. I still want to do my standard 4 step approach thing. I have done ok by stepping away from the ball return, but what I want to try is to put something in the right channel that beeps or makes noise for me to use as a target. I think that with practice I could get so that I could still hit the second arrow from the right by judging over from the thing that is making noise in the right channel. Of course practice would be the thing. BTW I still have the trophy that my team won mostly because I bowled so much over average in the tournament bowl off. grin BFN Jim Ah say, son, you're about as sharp as a bowlin' ball. [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kitchensinc.net (440) 286-6920 Chardon Ohio USA --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
Hi 1. don't take a run up, well walk up approach. 2. Take some sticky tape with you and ask someone to lay a strip of tape so it runs about6 inches down the center of the lane, starting at the start of the lany. Then, at least you'll know where the exact center is and you'll have a point of reference. Works for me anyway. Darren - Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 10:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
I've noticed that that doesn't work as well for me. But a great person to ask would be Charles Rivard. Not only did he do that stereo review of Ten Pin Alley (anyone know whatever happened to that BTW?) but he's been a bowler since I believe 1970. In fact it's thanks in part to him that the physics of TPA and the rules are as accurate as they are. But I've heard he's pretty good. Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. - Original Message - From: Darren H [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:32 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing Hi 1. don't take a run up, well walk up approach. 2. Take some sticky tape with you and ask someone to lay a strip of tape so it runs about6 inches down the center of the lane, starting at the start of the lany. Then, at least you'll know where the exact center is and you'll have a point of reference. Works for me anyway. Darren - Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 10:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
Yeah, face the direction of the pins. and let go of the ball. Crash - Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
That's the point though. It's not always easy to do that when you can't see the pins. Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. - Original Message - From: Gary Whittington [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:32 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing Yeah, face the direction of the pins. and let go of the ball. Crash - Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
If only it were that simple. What's your top score? - Original Message - From: Gary Whittington [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:32 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing Yeah, face the direction of the pins. and let go of the ball. Crash - Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
You could also find out at the bowling alley, if they have bowling rail. This is normally sets at the start of the run away. The bowler can either run their hand along the rail to steady themselfs before the slid. The rail can also be used to cordinate the blind bowler. If not available, the best thing is have a sight person give some info before the match. Where you can count off your step from side to side and your approach. Then you can retain this info when the match starts. The five pocket points where you want the ball to swing overduring your release is hard enough for sight person to get in one release. I always had a hatch in my swing so I would had to step further to the right or left. Finally only to get good at some thing is practice and even if you are taking direction from some one behind you to help pick up the 7- 10 split the helper needs practice. Since they are have a different view point being and off the run way. Lastly many beers don't help that perspective. Crash - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:38 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing That's the point though. It's not always easy to do that when you can't see the pins. Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. - Original Message - From: Gary Whittington [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:32 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing Yeah, face the direction of the pins. and let go of the ball. Crash - Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
I find it's a matter of standing right. I sort of do the splits with one foot against either gutter, and if I'm doing the right thing, my center of gravity will be exactly down the center of the lane, of course, my balance is pretty awful so this doesn't always work, but someone with better physical coordination and balance could probably do it. Beware the Grue! Dark. - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:38 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing That's the point though. It's not always easy to do that when you can't see the pins. Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. - Original Message - From: Gary Whittington [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:32 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing Yeah, face the direction of the pins. and let go of the ball. Crash - Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1327 - Release Date: 12/03/2008 13:27 --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
Hi Everett, I use to belong to a blind bowlers league and we used a bowling rail which is set up on the left or right side of the alley and you use the free hand to follow the rail down the approach and after a few tries you get a feel of the alley. The rail is held up with two bowling balls and is out of the way of the other bowlers. I found that larger cities bowling alleys some times have these rails if you ask for them. I bought one for myself and it folded up into a package about three feet long and about six inches around. My average score was around 130, which I thought was a bit low, but we had blind bowlers that constantly got 200 or more. Hope you continue to bowl. Try your local bowling alley for a rail, they may be able to order one or one of the adaptive stores should be able to get you one. Brian- Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
Hi Everet. First congrats on trying out real bowling. It can be a lot of fun. I do not do it real often so I am therefore not all that great at it. What I usually do is to try to line up with either the left or right gutter and then move over a bit so that my right side is fairly centered. I do not do a walking approach because that is almost impossible to do without a rail which my local alleys do not seem to have. Biggest problem is staying consistant. I've been known to throw several strikes in a row with this method immediately followed by a gutter ball with no discernible change in technique. I think you will find that you get the most consistant results using a rail if you can get your hands on one. I intend to try to get my local alley to get one sometime. Good luck. Tom -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Everett Elam Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 3:44 AM To: Gamers Discussion list Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
I bowled on a weekly league of blind bowlers for about 30 years. Here's how we did it in Phoenix, Arizona, and a lot of blind bowlers do it this way. An Aluminum guide rail, about waist high, is placed along the same board at both ends. It is lined up with the center of the left-hand gutter for a right handed bowler, or along the right gutter for a left handed bowler. It is held in place with 2 bowling balls at each end which fit into holders for this purpose. Rubber feet on the bottom of each end prevent any marking up of the approach. The rail is either 12 or 15 feet in length, depending on how many lengths of aluminum tubing are used, and is set to that the far end is about 18 inches behind the fowl line. The bowler gauges the distance from the rail he or she must stand in order to roll a strike or convert a spare. A sighted person tells the blind bowler which pins remain after the first ball is rolled so that the bowler knows where to bowl the next ball. It takes lots of patience and practice, but bowling is a great game. My league average was 110 when I left the league due to my work schedule. Just bowling for fun with friends, I have bowled 2 games of 201, and they were within 6 weeks of one another. As far as the bowling rails are concerned, I don't know, off hand, where you can purchase them any more, although I will say that they were pretty expensive the last time I checked. Maybe around $60? But, yes, blind people can successfully bowl. I know from fun experience. HTH --- Laughter is the best medicine. Look around you and find a dose. - Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 3:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
Thanks. I would like to find that recording again, too, unedited. It was on a drive that has since crashed. --- Laughter is the best medicine. Look around you and find a dose. - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:58 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing I've noticed that that doesn't work as well for me. But a great person to ask would be Charles Rivard. Not only did he do that stereo review of Ten Pin Alley (anyone know whatever happened to that BTW?) but he's been a bowler since I believe 1970. In fact it's thanks in part to him that the physics of TPA and the rules are as accurate as they are. But I've heard he's pretty good. Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. - Original Message - From: Darren H [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:32 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing Hi 1. don't take a run up, well walk up approach. 2. Take some sticky tape with you and ask someone to lay a strip of tape so it runs about6 inches down the center of the lane, starting at the start of the lany. Then, at least you'll know where the exact center is and you'll have a point of reference. Works for me anyway. Darren - Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 10:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
If you can pick up a 7 10 split, you're wasting your time. You should be on the pro tour. Even they don't pick that one up very often. You can do it from either side of the 7, or either side of the 10, but all are pretty much impossible on a regular basis. --- Laughter is the best medicine. Look around you and find a dose. - Original Message - From: Gary Whittington [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:04 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing You could also find out at the bowling alley, if they have bowling rail. This is normally sets at the start of the run away. The bowler can either run their hand along the rail to steady themselfs before the slid. The rail can also be used to cordinate the blind bowler. If not available, the best thing is have a sight person give some info before the match. Where you can count off your step from side to side and your approach. Then you can retain this info when the match starts. The five pocket points where you want the ball to swing overduring your release is hard enough for sight person to get in one release. I always had a hatch in my swing so I would had to step further to the right or left. Finally only to get good at some thing is practice and even if you are taking direction from some one behind you to help pick up the 7- 10 split the helper needs practice. Since they are have a different view point being and off the run way. Lastly many beers don't help that perspective. Crash - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:38 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing That's the point though. It's not always easy to do that when you can't see the pins. Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. - Original Message - From: Gary Whittington [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:32 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing Yeah, face the direction of the pins. and let go of the ball. Crash - Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
Dang! If we were in the same city, I could use some tips. --- Laughter is the best medicine. Look around you and find a dose. - Original Message - From: Fun Times [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 6:25 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing Hi Everett, I use to belong to a blind bowlers league and we used a bowling rail which is set up on the left or right side of the alley and you use the free hand to follow the rail down the approach and after a few tries you get a feel of the alley. The rail is held up with two bowling balls and is out of the way of the other bowlers. I found that larger cities bowling alleys some times have these rails if you ask for them. I bought one for myself and it folded up into a package about three feet long and about six inches around. My average score was around 130, which I thought was a bit low, but we had blind bowlers that constantly got 200 or more. Hope you continue to bowl. Try your local bowling alley for a rail, they may be able to order one or one of the adaptive stores should be able to get you one. Brian- Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing
Yeah. That was a lot of fun to listen to. Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. - Original Message - From: Charles Rivard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 11:18 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing Thanks. I would like to find that recording again, too, unedited. It was on a drive that has since crashed. --- Laughter is the best medicine. Look around you and find a dose. - Original Message - From: Bryan Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 4:58 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing I've noticed that that doesn't work as well for me. But a great person to ask would be Charles Rivard. Not only did he do that stereo review of Ten Pin Alley (anyone know whatever happened to that BTW?) but he's been a bowler since I believe 1970. In fact it's thanks in part to him that the physics of TPA and the rules are as accurate as they are. But I've heard he's pretty good. Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. - Original Message - From: Darren H [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 5:32 AM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing Hi 1. don't take a run up, well walk up approach. 2. Take some sticky tape with you and ask someone to lay a strip of tape so it runs about6 inches down the center of the lane, starting at the start of the lany. Then, at least you'll know where the exact center is and you'll have a point of reference. Works for me anyway. Darren - Original Message - From: Everett Elam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2008 10:43 AM Subject: [Audyssey] bowling -- the real thing So I went bowling with my cousin and girlfriend a couple days ago and loved it. Problem with that is that I made myself look like a complete fool much of the time because I couldn't find a good technique to gage where things were. I usually line up with the little ball dispensor thingy and head out about eight steps, then let 'er go. Anyone got any techniques they use to bowl in real life... that is, if anyone relaly does bowl in real life here. This list is pretty eclectic as far as age range and interests, so I figured Id give it a try. Thanks guys. --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
