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Oh gosh, so many of our friends seem to be leaving us all too soon. My wife Vickii and I spent so many great years in Fay's company. A good friend who will be sadly missed. RIP Fay.

That's so sad. I knew he had a few problems but had no idea this was coming. As has already been said he will be missed. Rip Jim.

Yep good luck Jim hope you are still able to enjoy your time. Always respected your knowledge and opinions. Didn't always agree with you but that's what debate is all about isn't it. Again hope you are ok ... And I'm not that far behind you after over half a century on the lanes. Guess we have...

Belly, what you say makes sense. And CT whatever makes you think I hate the TBA? I (as I have said elsewhere) have been a ATBC/TBA member for fifty two years and have, as does every card holder, the right to express concern when the organisation tries to ' slip one by me'. This should have...

John why should we not be talking about it. This affects all league bowlers. It was kept very quiet by the TBA. Only proprietors were (to my knowledge) informed of the proposals. It only came out into the open when I reported that the TBA would not accept membership renewals until 1 January...

RobbieB says everything will be ok as the TBA will refund money into our bank accounts. You have to be kidding ! Who would be stupid enough to give these guys access to our bank accounts. And besides to keep the records of games bowled in each league and tournaments as well as someone who (like...

The only way to stop this money grab by the TBA is to do what you say Dave and don't register with them. If all proprietors do likewise then maybe they will get the message that rather than help the game, they are stabbing league bowling in the heart.! We need more league players, not less...

Yes indeed very sad. I met Vic so many years ago it scares me. It was at the very early Sydney Cup events at the old St. Leonard's Bowl. He was a member of a very strong Victorian team of guys that really enjoyed each other's mate ship. More of a spectator than a bowler in those days, I really...

David, As a proprietor, if any of these proposals are taken up (except not register with TBA) surely it will force you to increase your prices to both league and social play substantially! Again I ask why is this necessary? No one seems prepared to dispute the fact that nothing is done (byTBA)...

Jim Cross started this particular discussion four pages back by asking why there was little vigorous debate on Total Bowling these days. Well I thought I'd do a little stirring by asking what's going on with TBA membership for 2015. On the TBA website they say ' no membership for 2015 before 1...

Correct me if I'm wrong. Are we paying the way for coaches and managers to attend overseas events while the actual participants have to fund the trips themselves. If this is so it's a joke. Particularly when we see the results of recent tours. Any other sport and the coaches would be sacked. I...

The TBA has to regain some sort of profile in bowling centres. With this so called technical Information Age it is apparently assumed that league bowlers know of the TBA website and spend time checking it out. I'm here to tell you most of the lower average bowlers have no idea the website...

As has been said either of these proposals will rip the heart out of league bowling. There were very few low average bowlers at the Nationals like in the 'good old days' and why was that. Well one reason is that very few of those bowlers had any clue the event was on or that they in fact were...

I went through a similar process to John Velo. After bowling with 15lb not so good for a while I decided to try 16lb. It worked ok, but I felt it if I bowled more than four games. Also got some shoulder soreness .. Getting old I guess .. So I to went back to 14 lb. so far the scores are better...

I just today took delivery of a pair of Dexter shoes ordered from a local supplier. They came from overseas. No problems .. Perfect size and fit. Must admit that the former posts had me a little worried.

It's pretty obvious what took place. The four power players Osku, Jones, Rash and Bemo would have stripped the lanes clean. Both Rash and Belmo had low 170+ games. Pete Webber, also considered by some a power player, showed just what an 'experienced' veteran can produce when the chips are...

Jim, the guy who won the World Masters in Reno had two AMF balls .. one was 11lb and the other 11.5lbs. He was struggling in the first of the two game final before switching to the heavier ball in the second game for a 248 and the win. He later said the heavier ball went just a little 'longer'...

Believe me Jason is not the only bowler that 'put the wind up' a few of his fellow competitors. I was present in Reno (in 1994) after a Helicopter bowler won the World Masters using two old and battered balls. The more 'traditional style' competitors were horrified that this type of bowling...

Porky, it's a pity that you dont post here more often 'cause everything you say makes sense. On that occasion (with Jason) I and someone very close to me were assisting with the coaching and witnessed the distress the boy was in. We both approached the 'coach' and asked that he just let Jason...

I've got nothing against coaches who get accreditaion to improve their skills. But I dont think if you've got a bit of paper (that says your a coach) neccesarily makes you any better than someone who has been involved in the sport and coaching for many years. I also agree with Jim Cross's view...

Chin is correct when he talks about juniors dropping out of bowling when they hit eighteen and join the adult ranks. Suddenly there is no mum or dad to pick up the 'tab' and their wages are not that great at that time. I've always believed that we made a mistake by ending junior status at...

Yes it was a very special moment in our sport. A sport that had only just got started in Austraia and as such players were just beginning to learn 'the art' of the game. I've said it before on this site .. Joe was the player I've most enjoyed watching over all those years. He always involved...

How about Punk beats Rock at this weeks Pay per View. Rememmer rules changed .. no disqualification or count out .. probably with Lesnar's help. Then Cena v Punk at Wrestlemania. Rock has movie commitments I'm told. Just a thought....