I gave it my all this week and came up a little short….
Game #1 – 149
Game #2 – 173
Game #3 – 111
My starting average going into the night was a 164, my average is now 159. I do however have the 3rd highest mens’ average.
This week we played Team Fruits & Nuts 2 of the team members are our good friends and they teamed up with 2 fabulous ladies.
We took 1 point for the week dropping us to 7th place.
Next week we play Team Spare Me.
Here are the latest and not so greatest.
Game #1 – 176
Game #2 – 155
Game #3 – 138
My starting average going into the night was a 168, my average is now 164
This week we played Team Downton Alley, 2 of the team members are our good friends and founders of the league. They recently formed a new team this year with some other returning members and have THE BEST shirts for this team name.
We took 1 point for the week keeping us in 5th place.
Next week we play Team Fruits & Nuts.
What a great night!
Game #1 – 217 YES you read that right. After many games I’ve broken 2o0 again.
Game #2 – 176
Game #3 – 174
My starting average going into the night was a 147, my average is now 168 (the highest average I have ever held)
This week we played Team Pinned Down, these guys have been around for a few years but are only a 3some with an occasional sub who only bowls with them.
We took 3 points for the week keeping us in 5th place.
Next week we play Team Downton Alley.
Bring On the Bowling!
Game #1 – 147
Game #2 – 153
Game #3 – 143
My starting average going into the night was a 158 carried over from last year, after the first night my average is now 147
This week we played Team Double Wood (at least that was their working name when we left Sunday night), this is a Team that consists of 2 players who have been on the league awhile and a former sub who took a couple years off.
We took 2 points for the week putting us in 5th place to start the season.
I am still on the Board for the league this year as are the other 2 members as well as the officers remaining unchanged.
My goal for the year is to get as many over 200 games as I can and really work to improve my game.
Next week we play Team Pinned Down.
We all have that one thing we like to collect. My weakness happens to be December Diamonds Mermen. Over the course of the past few years I have managed to possess 10 of them. Each year they are placed on the Christmas Tree with care, then placed back into their respective boxes when the tree comes down.
I present to you my Mermen.
Mario
Tonic
Taurus
Jack Hammer
Victor
Camo
Blaze
Mr. Martini
Santa Daddy
Salty
My Collection is by no means complete, I try to purchase at least 1 or 2 a year. My biggest problem is that there aren’t very many shops locally that sell them.
And so begins Year Number 8 of bowling!
New Team T Shirts are in order for this year, we even bought The Kid one to wear as well.
My true-love hath my heart, and I have his,
By just exchange one for the other given:
I hold his dear, and mine he cannot miss;
There never was a bargain better driven.
His heart in me keeps me and him in one,
My heart in him his thoughts and senses guides;
He loves my heart for once it was his own;
I cherish his because in me it bides.
His heart his wound receivèd from my sight;
My heart was wounded with his wounded heart;
For as from me on him his hurt did light,
So still methought in me his hurt did smart:
Both equal hurt, in this change sought our bliss,
My true love hath my heart and I have his.
-Sir Philip Sydney
I know I post this poem every year but it has special meaning to us as it was included in all 3 of our Ceremonies (Commitment, Civil union, and Wedding) in some fashion be it Invitations or Wedding vows. As the clock strikes Midnight we will be toasting in the New Year with our Friends and loved ones, as we always do. This year will be bittersweet as we celebrate without My Mom and Sister-in-Law who left us way too early but we share our tradition of celebrating with our son The Kid. Wherever you may be at Midnight I raise a glass to you! Year 17 may have kicked us while we were down but we vow that year 18 together will better than the last.
I know I am not usually this risque when it comes to blog posts but I couldn’t let the opportunity to brag post about this fantastic night go by without pictures. Proceed with Caution.
This is Go Go Gadget. He is Fiiiiiiiiine. He does Boylesque (I’m not sure if that is an actual word or not but I’m using it). Not only was he the pre show entertainment but he was also the Emcee for the evening.
Isn’t he cute all dressed up too?
I love the Christmas Bows in her hair.
This is Broadway Brassy, and man she needs to get noticed and quick. Although she kept her clothes on, she has a set of pipes on her and really wowed the crowd with 2 songs.
This is Poppy Tart in her Ballerina Outfit. Trust me when I say it didn’t stay on long.
This butt belongs to Go Go Harder, otherwise known as Chris Harder. This picture doesn’t do it justice.
During the intermission there was some more Go Go Dancing between the Burlesque acts. I figured if the drunk straight women can fawn all over him and take selfies then I could too. Don’t worry I slipped a few bucks into his thong.
Here we are at the end of the show with the host Go Go Gadget on the left. He has this problem with keeping any clothing on. In the middle is Poppy Tart who was a Mermaid for Gadgets last dance. And to the left is the Stage Elf for the evening, I can’t even remember his name but you bet your ass he got a few bucks tucked into his underwear.
This show was proudly presented by some local Poughkeepsie, NY businesses in conjunction with Big Gay Hudson Valley run by some friends of ours Steven (on the right) and Patrick (on the left) some pictures borrowed lovingly from their facebook page) and the Cuneen-Hackett Arts Center (run by the woman in the middle).
I present to you the 2014 Cookies. Some old standby recipes some new.
Bacon Fat Gingersnaps
https://bourbonandbrownsugar.wordpress.com/2014/12/13/bacon-fat-gingersnaps-with-a-hint-of-bourbon/
This was a new recipe for this year and I do believe these will become a staple in our household. Even The Kid likes them.
Vanilla Honey Sugar Cookies
http://www.yammiesnoshery.com/2011/12/vanilla-honey-sugar-cookies.html
Since we have a kid in the house I figure it might be good to try my hand at some Sugar Cookie Cut outs.
Coconut Macaroons
These are a staple at Christmas in my house, the recipe comes from my Cook’s Illustrated (the people who bring you America’s Test Kitchen) Cookbook. Their secret is half sweetened, half unsweetened coconut.
Pignoli
This recipe came from somewhere online, it was featured on Good Morning America and I believe from Sarah Moulton. I do one thing differently and that is mix the pine nuts in with the batter instead of pressing them on top.
Pecan Cracker Bark
http://www.gottobenc.com/promotions/recipes-nutrition/cooking/pecancrackercandy
This was a request last year from The Hubby and has quickly become The Kids favorite as well. I made 2 batches, one with Walnuts as I am allergic to Pecans. These are so easy I don’t know why I don’t make them for other holidays. Hmmmm maybe I will.
Here’s a good wish for all of my readers. I hope your day is filled with Food, fun, and Family (however you define them).
Fear the Drum Major 