well seeing i was the last person to service the kegel, i'll take the blame for the high scores
nearly 2 years ago, 2 non bowling men, went into business, as bowling centre proprietors, being naive to the industry, they brought crap machines, had lanes that wouldn't even pass sanction, not even marginally close, and oiled the lanes with a century 100 that looked as though it had been brought in from a paddock.
it was fabulous, av screens everywhere, loud music, great food
and of course, you averaged 170 on a good day, did 3 trouble calls a game, came out as black as the ace of spades.
in the last 12 months, they have poured just under a million dollars, to provide bowlers with the best possible machines, the highest scoring synthetic lanes in the country and of course the best lane machine in the world.
i often wonder if you would have complained more before the investment, or whether it has subdued it a little.
and you wonder why proprietors are reluctant to invest, because it doesn't matter how much you invest, you always complain.
chris has been working his butt off in the last 12 months, to gain the best possible conditions (not only lane but services provided) for his bowlers and his centre, within the industry and especially the tba, he has had the door slammed in his face time after time. chris himself bowls 30-40 games a week, he loves it more than all of you's put together.
this is not a plea, for apologies or anything of the sort, but please don't put a sour taste in his mouth, we have too many proprietors with one already.
this was not a direct slash at you craig, this is an observation made at many comments across both threads.
and congratulations dave on your wonderful performance, when you bowl 10-15 games a week on the same condition, week after week, performances of that scope are expected by someone the player of your calibre, obviously a few have forgotten you have a few fiq gold medals to your name
and last of all, well done nellie on the 300, for someone who has invested so much into the game, its very pleasing to see your efforts rewarded at last.