R4TJ Holiday Bowling Party
EC: Skidmark, Pikachu, Redenbacher, Full House, YHC
FNGs: Had the place all to ourselves…
Warm Up: We left the parking lot abruptly at 5:30 – Couldn’t wait to get this over with started!
The Workout:
A few of us got started in the parking lot early for a little “Extra Credit”, pre-gaming for the company party. We didn’t go too overboard (well maybe Skidmark did a little) just a few miles to get us in the mood. These things are always a little dull. At least we were going to be doing something other than eating finger foods and staring at each other pretending to pay attention to the boss’s next big fish story. The Boss, or “Nantan” as he likes to be called is always doing something Crazy, Stupid, and Utterly-Pointless… OOOhhh, we’re impressed you and 3 of your buddies ran 200 miles through the mountains in like a day – big whoop!
You never know quite who plans to show up. I volunteered to take the lead on this one and sent out invitations (check out that banner up top) in plenty of time and a few extra nudges on the company Slack. Some of these funny and entertaining videos get a laugh and get people a little more excited about showing. It’s not like this event lasts forever… It’s not like running a marathon or anything.
Honest Abe rolled in right on time like he always does. McNugget promised to bring the Chicken Minis but none were to be found. He looked drowsy like he had eaten them all in the car on the way over. Shredder came, didn’t think he was into bowling… said he saw the map tucked in the invitation (look right) and that got his attention for some reason. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
187 and Lipstick showed up next. Now the fab 4 were all going to be here… FML… “remember that time we all nearly died running 200 miles” 
Alright, let’s get this over with started! The games were set. The fab 4 were on a team and got started first. They move fast and it’s best just to let them go. As we got started, Shredder suggested we sing some carols. I lead a few bars but it nevery really went anywhere. Was it me or was no one really feeling festive? Is Jingle Bells office appropriate? Shrug it off – let’s keep bowling.
The party split up into appropriate groups, it was nice though we always managed to come back together every once in a while and catch-up around the 6th frame. Everything was pretty decked out for Christmas, nice assortment of lights. Way better than the Nantan’s attempt at a light show the week before. I wouldn’t tell him that though “Great lights last week, huh boss!?” Gotta get that Christmas bonus.. with this years check I’m putting in a pool for the family..
At one point I was mid-stride, lining up a strike when I heard “Hey Buddy” from somewhere unknown in the distance. Come to find out Lipstick was doing his business and was trying to talk to us from the John. Man I hope he left that bathroom in some decent shape. If any of the other establishments we frequent knew what kind of presents he leaves around… we’d never be welcomed back.
Near the end of the event there was a bit of a snafu. The alley had to shut down one of the lanes around the 4th mile (our office measures the number of games in miles, strange right?). The guy came out from behind the pins to let us know. He only had one arm… maybe not too surprising I’m sure it gets a little tricky back there. He told us something about an icy bridge on the greenway??? That’s some pretty high level bowler tech lingo I guess…. We endured through the last 2 miles (games remember) and the party was at it’s end.
Remember: Don’t Eat Yellow Snow!
Mary: Mary got fired a few years ago. Tragic story, remind me to tell you sometime. Not here, not now…
Announcements:
- BRR Teams are forming – find your team and get signed up for 2021
T-Claps (Recognition):
- 187 thanked everyone for all the prayers and support, his M is doing well
Prayer:
- Prayers for cancer diagnosises in the extended families of Full House and Lipstick
- Prayers for all of those impacted by Covid, especially those
