Cordova All Stars...

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A few years back Jamie and I joined a bowling league with some family members (3 other couples).  from August to April, every week we met on Sundays to compete against others.  The point of us joining was to do something and have fun.  When we started, the majority of us sucked but every week, we were there... and most weeks, we had a great time.  We formed bonds and relationships that are still going strong today.  

 After a short while, we all began to focus on supporting each other and getting better.  Let me say that again... our focus (as a group) supporting each other and getting better.  We met at least one other time throughout the week to just hang out and bowl; we even got others to join in on the non-league bowling (now, how cool is that?).  The employees knew us and typically tried to make sure that we had what needed while we were there.  We became pretty consistent and close.  Bowling was were everyone got to be themselves and have a good time (strong bowler or not).  

 Why talk about it today?  Well, for one, Jamie and I went bowling on Friday.  While we had a good time, we both agreed that it isn't the same without the 'crew'.  We often miss the Wednesday night bowling over beer after a crazy day at work.  Regardless of what some people think, bowling is exercise.  Healthy competition is a great thing; everyone's averages increased and you could never be sure of who the winner would be.  The support and desire to become better was evident every time we bowled... so very many (yes 'very many') high fives.  It even got me and Jamie going out more (and not just to leave the city!).

 While I am not sure that I would bowl in another league that long, I did like the activity, relationship, and fun times that bowling instigated.  Don't get me wrong, there are other activities that could drive similar results, which we would enjoy.  The point is, for us, we don't get to enjoy that type of comradery anymore and we miss it often. 


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