It's been a long time since I was bowling. I think it was somewhere between kiddies. A long time ago my Dad was quite the bowler. I have fond memories of the alley down the street. It was the 70's and there were cans of Tab on every table and pinball machines to keep a little (bored) child entertained. I went to league night up until my Mom's back could no longer handle the sport. Years later I found myself liking the game from time to time. There would be the urge to make it back to the 70's and luckily most alleys seem transform me right back to that time. Maybe it's the same decor they have had since those days. Maybe it's the snacks. Or the dated music.
I've been wanting to get Ethan there for a while now...and tonight presented us with some time. Emily is off at a concert with her Dad so I had some special time for the little guy. I also have never challenged John to a game. Plus, I wanted to get my Dad out to do something that he used to love. It is not easy keeping a sad and cranky old man happy...but I will continue to try.
After a quick stop at a fast food restaurant and prior to a dessert of ice cream at a roadside joint we went bowling. Two games. My gutter ball was slowly but surely replaced by a couple of spares and a few strikes as well. Ethan used a rack to roll his ball down the alley. Pop had trouble lifting his 16lb and once light as a feather ball. But he didn't give up. He'll be sore in the morning but I hope he will think it was worth it. We were sure to hit the arcade for some air hockey, driving games and the beloved pinball. Ethan has a pocket full of vending goodies. It was a fun night to distract a little boy from the fun his sister was having and distract his grandfather from everything else....it was pretty fun kicking a little butt as well!!!
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