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You might be thinking from the title that I met someone 3 times the size of Fat Jerry… but the fact is, on opening night for the Chinese Bowling Club’s long season, I faced Fat Jerry and his new band of cohorts.  That makes 3 straight weeks that I have had to bowl against Fat Jerry.

The night started off with an hour long meeting.  Way too long in my opinion.  What’s there to talk about?  Just bowl.  The intricacies and details about the league will manifest on their own right.    Usual start time is 8:30 p.m.  Yesterday, we were still practicing at 9:30 p.m.  I was already tired from staying out late for the 49ers season opener the night before, so it was purely adrenaline that was keeping the engine revving. 

Needless to say, Fat jerry was not too happy to see me.  I could tell.  He got really quiet and became unusually focused.  On other nights (when I am not his opponent), you can hear Fat Jerry laughing and joking with his dirty lookin’ friends 15 lanes away.  But tonight, he was facing the MHMICBC.

Helen and David seemed amped and ready to go.  Helen showed us her new engagement ring from Big Vic, and how Big Vic had to go to surgery the next day after proposing.  Apparently, she was operating with only 4 hours of sleep as she stayed by her new fiance as he was recuperating.  We congratulated her and joked that Big Vic wanted to lock her down in case he needs her to wait on him for the rest of her life.  After that, we got back to the misson at hand: Taking down Fat Jerry and (dirty) Friends.

Despite the volatility of our team, there is high hopes and expectations.  Having bowled Fat Jerry for two straight weeks, I knew we had to get off the line quick as I admit that once he gets confidence and momentum, he is difficult to take down.  Also, the league was using my summer average of 204 versus my previous book average of 180… so off the bat, we lost 24 points (a major hurdle).

1st Game:

Helen and Dave bowled 5-10 pins under their book average.  I storm out with a 233.  We destroyed Fat Jerry’s team by 80 pins. 

2nd Game (after waiting 10 minutes for one of Fat Jerry’s teammate, Trung To (Mah) to get his smoke on and come back):

Some bad breaks and fatigue had finally set in for me.  The adrenaline from the first game had wore out.  I managed only a 167 game.  I placed my new team on a difficult position to have to make up 35 pins against my average.  Helen readily complied with a 172 against her 145 average and Dave held steady with a little to spare with a 182 against his 171 average.  We win the second game by 40+ pins.

Game 3

The Olive Garden dinner was trying to creep out of my ass, yet I wanted to do my business at home and not the nasty bowling alley stalls.  Determined to keep my crap in check, I mustered a 165 game.  Helen faded to a 122 and David managed a 167.  We lose by 16 pins.

Final score: 3 wins (2 games & the Overall Points) and 1 loss.

Not a bad start considering the conditions (late night, and tired team) last night.  I’m proud of how my teammates performed and the mentality they brought into the start of the season.

3 week record against Fat Jerry:

Week 1: 4 wins, 0 losses

Week 2: 1 win, 3 losses

Week 3: 3 win, 1 losses

Final for the 3 weeks against Fat Jerry: 8 wins, 4 losses 

On a side note, Ali, Will, and Judge won all 4 games against a depleted Wong Sistas team.  But I must give credit where credit is due.  All of them shot over 500.  Off the bat, they are in first place!

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