Dwayner Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 If you go to a bowling alley, look out for this guy, he is a legend: The story is as follows: "The legend began on a crisp October night in 1974, at a small 12-lane alley just outside of Roundlake, Illinois. League night was winding down and, as usual, some of the guys decided to stick around and roll a few games for money. About midway through the first game, the doors swung wide open and a pale figure with a bowling bag stood in the doorway. He walked in slowly, pointed at lanes nine and ten, then sat down to change his shoes. The locals' games had all but stopped as they gazed at him with curiosity and amusement. They noticed that just above the stranger's breast pocket was a hand-stitched name: Dick. Paying no mind to their low murmurs and stifled laughter, Dick put a brace around his wrist and pulled a gleaming white bowling ball from his bag. He squinted at the lane for a few seconds, then took a slow steady approach and sent the ball speeding toward the pins. The ball rumbled out toward the ten board, drowning out the whispers and chuckles, then slammed back into the pocket with a thunderous crash. As the pins lay scattered, some still spinning from the force, Dick turned back toward the ball return, nodded and smiled. And then he was gone. Before the other bowlers could ask him to join their league he vanished out the door and into the night. Those who were there that night never forgot what they witnessed, and many people have since claimed to have seen his thick sideburns, steely pink eyes and gleaming white ball in some small bowling alley, in some small town on some memorable evening." The "Albino Bowler", as he has come to be known, left such an impact that he is now an action figure: It's good to keep one around just for inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PullinFool Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 That's beautiful, man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allison Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I'd like to encourage that the bowling thing be put off until a feasability study can be done. The reason I am saying this is not because I have to work tomorrow night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Pub Club annex tonight! at the Deschutes Brewery, 1044NW Bond Street, Bend, OREGON. Several Seattle ne'er do wells will be in evidence at the Deschutes brew pub tonight in preparation for three days of test driving next years Telemark and xc gear at Mount Bachelor . Look for long haired fool in blue glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I wasn't that impressed with the Deschutes Brewery last time I was there. Lets get back to reality.It sounds like we should either go to the Zoo or the Alki this week. If someone is really down with the bowling alley thing then do some research. When are the league nights? etc... Where shall we drink?The ZooThe AlkiFigure it out while I go kill some trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hikerwa Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I am always partial to the Alki, It's been a while since I've been to one of these shindigs, but I would be tempted to go if it were here. I love the Zoo too, but parking sucks....Plus 75 cent burgers for you carnivores out there! See Ya later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 hikerwa said: I am always partial to the Alki, It's been a while since I've been to one of these shindigs, but I would be tempted to go if it were here. I love the Zoo too, but parking sucks....Plus 75 cent burgers for you carnivores out there! See Ya later. If Dave "Dingleberry swallower" Schuldt cant ride his bike there he wont show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted February 18, 2003 Author Share Posted February 18, 2003 I have ridden out to The Alki many times, it's not that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Dave_Schuldt said: I have ridden out to The Alki many times, it's not that far. You missed the point there genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 So, what's the deal- are you guys going to the Alki, or what? 'cause thats up in my 'hood, dawg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 well, come on people- I got things to do, people to see...what's it gonna be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayner Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Charlie said: So, what's the deal- are you guys going to the Alki, or what? 'cause thats up in my 'hood, dawg. Charles: I thought we's going bowling with the albino. - Dwayner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticNacho Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Hmmm.... I think I'll show up and be the youngest person there again. I like the Alki, I'm poor, and they serve nice cheap burgers. Plus, who can argue with the view? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icegirl Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 The Zoo! The Zoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Looks like the Alki is pulling into the lead based on poll results. So what time do we "call it"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I think it's late enough to call Pub Club. It looks like the Alki is the big winner this week. I know it's only by one vote, but hikerwa said he would show up, and he is the official host of the Alki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallstein Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 Anyone got a sofa I could crash on afterwards? Drikin and Drivin is BAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 come on guide boy, why dont you use your skillz and ferret out a micro bivi hole!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COL._Von_Spanker Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 erik said: come on guide boy, why dont you use your skillz and ferret out a micro bivi hole!!! I love trans-thread shit talkin' See you at the Alki. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted February 19, 2003 Author Share Posted February 19, 2003 Have fun boys and girls, I did an areal back flip on my nountain bike yesterday and landed on my shoulders and ass, I am looking forward to watching nova with a hot pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 I walked into Alki Tavern at 7 pm and saw no one there that I knew. The place reeked like a cesspool and looked like one. Every patron was smoking. The music was so loud you'd have to shout to carry on a conversation. I spun on my heel and left without waiting for anyone to show up. I'll never go back to that dive. I don't care if they gave away free microbrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted February 19, 2003 Author Share Posted February 19, 2003 It's better in the summer when they have the doors open. Is the roof still covered with a blue tarp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Dave_Schuldt said: It's better in the summer when they have the doors open. Is the roof still covered with a blue tarp? I didn't notice a blue tarp, but it was dark. It was really hot inside in addition to being smelly and loud. There was a huge Seattle PD van in the parking lot across the street. A paddy wagon? Since I didn't see any climbers, I figured they had all been arrested already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted February 19, 2003 Author Share Posted February 19, 2003 Any survivors from the smokey hell of the Alki? Did the cops haul Cave man away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COL._Von_Spanker Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 I ate 3 hamburgers. Yes it was smokey, but we don't need to start that one again. There was a hottie in leather that came in on her harley, but lo she was not a CC'er. My favorite part was when some folks left for a safety check it sort of cleared our area out a bit, so this couple was like "is someone sitting here" I said "yeah, thats why all the glasses are there" and they said "all of these seats?" as if I was makin' it up just to be a jerk. Then everyone came back plus some and they were trapped by a bunch of crass climbers. Ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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